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This Day in Braves History: Russ Nixon takes over as manager

1919 - Boston holds Hank Gowdy Day at the ballpark as he plays in his first game after returning from the Army. Gowdy singles on the first pitch he sees but the Braves fall to the Reds 10-4.

1920 - Jack Scott allows three hits as the Braves beat the Reds 7-0.

1928 - Jack Slattery quits as manager of the last place Braves and is replaced by Rogers Hornsby.

1945 - The Braves acquire Mort Cooper from the Cardinals. Cooper had been involved in a salary dispute with the Cardinals and was threatening to leave the club if his demands were not met.