1936 - The Boston Braves’ new owners conduct a survey of newspaper reporters asking for help in coming up with a new name for the franchise. The reporters select Bees, which will be used through the 1940 season before the franchise decides to switch back to “Braves.”
1954 - The New York Giants trade Bobby Thomson and Sam Calderone to the Milwaukee Braves in exchange for pitchers Johnny Antonelli, Don Liddle, Billy Klaus and cash. Antonelli will win 21 games in the upcoming season while leading the NL with a 2.30 ERA.