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Aug 5, 2023

Mets’ Roger Craig Loses 18th in a Row

Aug. 5, 1963 - Slim right-hander Roger Craig of the New York Mets managed a slight smile yesterday and said “I don’t feel sorry for...

Aug 4, 2023

Yanks Win Nightcap over Baltimore on Mantle’s Pinch Hit Homer

Aug. 4, 1963 - The New York Yankees split a double-header with the Baltimore Orioles before 39,432 today at Yankee Stadium. First, the...

Aug 3, 2023

Koufax Hurls another Shutout as Dodgers Top Colts, 2-0

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

Aug 2, 2023

Orioles’ Robin Roberts Now 3-0 Against Yankees

Aug. 2, 1963 - Robin Roberts, given his unconditional release by the Yankees early last season, sat sweaty before his Oriole locker...

Aug 1, 2023

Cards Top Reds, 3-2

Aug. 1, 1963 - George Altman, who had his troubles at Busch Stadium when he played for the Cubs, finally appears to be making himself at...

Aug 1, 2023

Mantle Promotes Billiards Business

Aug. 1, 1963 - Mickey Mantle (pictured with his wife Merlyn) dedicated his talents today to the pursuit of a professional athlete’s most...

Jul 31, 2023

Yanks Top K.C. on Tresh’s 9th-Inning Blast

July 31, 1963 - Tom Tresh’s ninth-inning home run with two out, nobody on, and the count 0-2 gave the New York Yankees a 3-2 victory over...

Jul 31, 2023

Mets Lose Again

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...

Jul 30, 2023

Stengel Gets Birthday Wish

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

Jul 30, 2023

Roebuck Hits Alston after Dodgers Trade Him to Washington

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

Jul 29, 2023

Duke: Dodgers Won’t Flop Again

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,...

Jul 29, 2023

Piersall Suspended for Brush with Umpire

July 29, 1963 - American League President Joe Cronin today fined the Los Angeles Angels’ Jim Piersall (pictured sliding home at Fenway...

Jul 28, 2023

Anti-Castro Demonstrators Converge on Cuban Pitcher at Yankee Stadium

July 28, 1963 - Eight anti-Castro demonstrators ran out on the field at Yankee Stadium today and wrapped a Cuban flag around the...

Jul 28, 2023

Mays Homer Wins It for Giants, Top Pirates 3-1

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...

Jul 27, 2023

Angels Top Red Sox as Piersall Makes Strong Debut for Los Angeles

July 27, 1963 - On a sizzling day in Boston, the Los Angeles Angels survived 102-degree heat and humidity to overtake the Red Sox and...

Jul 27, 2023

Yanks’ Victory Preceded by Old-Timers Day Contest

July 27, 1963 - Baseball greats of yesteryear took center stage today as the Yankees staged their 17th annual Old-Timers Day. This year’s...

Jul 26, 2023

Reds’ Offense Explodes, Top Braves 11-1

July 26, 1963 - Joe Nuxhall posted his eighth victory tonight as the Cincinnati Reds finally turned on their vaunted power and walloped...

Jul 26, 2023

New York Mets Set Another Unenviable Record

July 26, 1963 - The New York Mets pulled it off today. They established a major league record no other team wants. Without hesitation,...

Jul 26, 2023

Wally Moon: Dodgers Will Win the Pennant

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

Jul 25, 2023

Burdette Wins Pitchers’ Duel with Spahn on Senior Citizens’ Day

July 25, 1963 - It was Senior Citizens’ Day today at Milwaukee’s County Stadium, and three oldsters on the field did not disappoint....