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This Day in Braves History: Dale Murphy hits 300th career homer

1961 - In their first appearance in Boston since moving to Milwaukee, the Braves defeat the Red Sox 4-1 in an exhibition game.

1987 - Dale Murphy hits his 300th career home run to help the Braves beat the Pirates 5-4.

MLB History

1931 - Babe Ruth becomes the first major league players to hit 600 career home runs as the Yankees beat the Browns 11-7.

1949 - Thrown bottles by Phillies fans in response to a trap call by umpire George Barr results in the first forfeiture in the major leagues in seven years.