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Dec 27, 2023

Paralyzed French Jockey Comforted by Campanella, Paralyzed Ex-Dodger

Dec. 27, 1963 - Claude Deleuze (left), a 26-year-old, 110-pound French jockey who was injured in a racing fall two weeks ago and is...

Aug 31, 2023

Ralph Houk Pleased with Yanks’ Performance This Month

Aug. 31, 1963 - Last year the Yankees had a 17-19 record in August, and Ralph Houk feared this month when it began this year. But August...

Aug 30, 2023

Dodgers Down Giants as Drysdale Shines

Aug. 30, 1963 - Dodger Stadium prolonged its magic spell tonight as the Dodgers took another game from the hated Giants and dropped them...

Aug 30, 2023

Bernstein Battles Baseball at Bowl

Aug. 30, 1963 - Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic made their first appearance at the Hollywood Bowl last night since 1960,...

Aug 30, 2023

Twins Go On Home Run Binge in Sweep of Senators

Aug. 30, 1963 - The Minnesota Twins went on a record-breaking home run binge yesterday as they belted 12 in an overwhelming sweep of the...

Aug 29, 2023

Dodgers Flatten Giants, 11-2, as Koufax Wins 20th

Aug. 29, 1963 - Sandy Koufax, given the most lavish support any Dodger pitcher has had in 45 games, pitched a 3-hitter tonight and became...

Aug 28, 2023

N.L. Race Tightens as Reds Top Dodgers

Aug. 28, 1963 - Things got so tough for the Dodgers today that Frank Howard even tried to bunt with his club six runs behind in the...

Aug 28, 2023

Yanks Down Bosox as Bouton Comes within 3 Outs of No-Hitter

Aug. 28, 1963 - Jim Bouton (right with Tony Kubek), the 23-year-old flame-throwing right-hander of the Yankees, came within three outs of...

Aug 27, 2023

Giants Top Cards, Gain Second-Place Tie

Aug. 27, 1963 - The Giants gave hurler Jack Sanford a big cushion today, and he did the rest, beating the Cardinals, 7-2, at Candlestick...

Aug 26, 2023

Will the Dodgers Fold Again?

Aug. 26, 1963 - Will the Dodgers fold again in this year’s National League pennant race? Those are fighting words to manager Walter...

Aug 26, 2023

Houk to Keep Mantle on the Shelf

Aug. 26, 1963 - Under the New York Yankees’ master plan, Mickey Mantle will do little or no playing the rest of the season. Instead, he...

Aug 26, 2023

Wills of Dodgers to Perform in Vegas after Season’s End

Aug. 26, 1963 - Maury Wills of the Los Angeles Dodgers will sing in Las Vegas after the baseball season ends, it was announced today. He...

Aug 25, 2023

Yanks and Chisox Split Doubleheader

Aug. 25, 1963 - A pair of brilliant young lefthanders dominated the long double bill at Yankee Stadium today as the White Sox and Yankees...

Aug 24, 2023

Mets Surpass Last Season’s Victory Total

Aug. 24, 1963 - The greatest New York Met team ever assembled proved its claim to that title today by posting its 41st victory of the...

Aug 24, 2023

Stan: Cards “Still in the Race”

Aug. 24, 1963 - Stan Musial (pictured) was saying before last night’s game that he hasn’t felt much of anything now that his playing days...

Aug 23, 2023

Red Sox Top White Sox as Stuart Slams 33rd Homer

Aug. 23, 1963 - Cocky Dick Stuart can always say he topped Ted Williams. When the Pirates traded Stuart to the Red Sox last winter, he...

Aug 23, 2023

Los Angeles Bids Stan the Man a Fond Farewell

Aug. 23, 1963 - The Los Angeles Dodgers and Southern California fandom said farewell to Stan (The Man) Musial on the occasion last night...

Aug 22, 2023

Giants Top Braves as Mays Excels

Aug. 22, 1963 - Juan Marichal survived a grand slam by Joe Torre today and pitched his 19th victory of the season as the Giants gained an...

Aug 21, 2023

Dodgers Top Cards, Koufax Still Seeking 20th Victory

Aug. 21, 1963 - Sandy Koufax, seeking his 20th victory, started for the Dodgers today against Curt Simmons of the Cardinals. The Dodgers...

Aug 21, 2023

Wild Beanball Brawl Between Yanks and Indians in the Bronx

Aug. 21, 1963 - A bitter beanball battle between Cleveland and New York pitchers resulted in one of the wildest free-for-alls in Yankee...