1924 - Boston Braves third baseman Tony Boeckel is killed in an automobile accident. Boeckel spent five seasons in Boston hitting .286/.343/.388 in 668 games.
1953 - The Braves acquire pitcher Russ Meyer from the Phillies in exchange for first baseman Earl Torgeson. They then flip Meyer sending him to Booklyn for Rocky Bridges and Jim Pendleton. Not finished, they deal Bridges to Cincinnati for Joe Adcock. Adcock will go on to appear in over 1,200 games with Milwaukee while hitting 239 home runs and driving in 760 runs.
MLB History
1915 - Home Run Baker announces his retirement following a contract dispute with Connie Mack and will sit out the 1915 season.