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This Day in Braves History: September 18

1928 - The Braves and the Cubs combine for a National League record eight double plays. The Cubs win the game 8-3.

1962 - Hank Aaron hits his 40th home run of the season and Tommie Aaron drives in three runs to help the Braves to a 10-5 win over the Dodgers.

MLB History

1920 - National League directors name a committee to draw up an agreement and give five American League clubs an ultimatum to join by November 1 or the New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox will leave the AL and join a 12-team National League.