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This Day in Braves History: September 3

1926 - The Braves give up a National League record 12 runs in the fifth inning of a 17-3 loss to the Giants. 17-year old Mel Ott goes 3-for-3 at the plate and steals a base.

1927 - Doc Gautreau sets a major league record by stealing home twice against Brooklyn. No one else will duplicate this feat until Vic Power in 1958.

1956 - The Braves set a home night game attendance record by drawing 47,604 fans for a doubleheader split against the Redlegs.

1957 - Warren Spahn tosses his 41st shutout in an 8-0 win over Chicago.