1960s Timeline

Aug. 12, 1963 - Frustrated and almost futile for seven innings as they tried desperately to break their losing streak, the Phillies came...

Aug. 11, 1963 - Willie Mays’ daily hit was a big one again today, and the Giants, with a 5-1 victory over the Phillies at Connie Mack...

Aug. 10, 1963 - In winning a big one for the Dodgers tonight, Don Drysdale became the third pitcher in National League history to record...

Aug. 9, 1963 - The Ballad of Roger Craig, a woeful tale of one of the great right-handed tragic heroes of modern times, came to a...

Aug. 6, 1963 - For the fifth time this season, Don Drysdale allowed the Cubs one earned run today in hurling the Dodgers to a 4-1 victory...

Aug. 5, 1963 - Ernie Banks, in the throes of his worst batting slump since joining the Chicago Cubs in 1953, entered Chicago’s Wesley...

Aug. 3, 1963 - Sweaty and superlative Sandy Koufax, the best pitcher in baseball, won his 18th game and registered his 10th shutout on a...

July 31, 1963 - If nothing else, Roger Craig is the most consistent pitcher of the year. The tall right-hander did last night what he did...

July 30, 1963 - It was a wonderful birthday celebration for Casey Stengel tonight. The Mets won. Earlier in the day, when friends from...

July 30, 1963 - A bitter Ed Roebuck flung a parting blast at Dodger manager Walter Alston today as the veteran reliever prepared to move...

July 29, 1963 - If it will put Walter O’Malley’s mind at ease, the Dodgers need not worry about the Mets, whom they entertain tomorrow,...

July 28, 1963 - Willie Mays blasted a 2-run homer today that sparked the San Francisco Giants to a 3-1 victory over the Pittsburgh...

July 26, 1963 - Los Angeles Dodger outfielder Wally Moon (pictured) flatly predicted a National League pennant for Los Angeles this year...

July 21, 1963 - The Milwaukee Braves blasted 8 Los Angeles pitchers for 26 hits today and won a doubleheader from the Dodgers in...

July 19, 1963 - Frank Howard came off the bench to drill his 14th and 15th home runs tonight, but it was rookie Ken McMullen’s 2-run...

July 13, 1963 - One of the most charming of all Met promotions preceded the club’s 14th straight loss to the Dodgers: a contest between...

July 12, 1963 - Sandy Koufax performed as advertised at the Polo Grounds today. The 27-year-old left-hander from Brooklyn, generally...

July 10, 1963 - Sometimes the Mets are slowly tortured into defeat, but today at the Polo Grounds they were dispatched with one quick...

July 8, 1963 - Sandy Koufax pitched his eighth shutout of the season in the opener and Doug Camilli hit a two-run homer in the second...

July 5, 1963 - Two pitches were all that prevented Johnny Podres from turning in a perfect game tonight as the veteran southpaw gave...