Jimmy Piersall Speaks Out
Mar. 27, 1964 - Whether he lands a job with the Angels or not, colorful Jimmy Piersall (pictured with Phil Silvers) will have his own...
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Mar 17
Red Sox Donate Opening Day Receipts to JFK Library
Mar. 17, 1964 - When the Red Sox open their Fenway Park season with the Chicago White Sox on April 17, the big favorite to win will be...
Mar 12
Ted Williams Speaks Out on Red Sox Prospects
Mar. 12, 1964 - “Rico Petrocelli is the most advanced of the young Red Sox players — Tony Horton is the best hitter — Tony Conigliaro...
Dec 14, 2023
Yastrzemski Wins A.L. Batting Title
Dec. 14, 1963 - Carl Yastrzemski, 24-year-old Boston Red Sox outfielder, won the American League batting title in 1963, official averages...
Dec 10, 2023
Knicks’ Gene Conley Questioned by FBI over “Bomb” Remark
Dec. 10, 1963 - Gene Conley, the Red Sox pitcher and New York Knicks’ center, has a habit of getting into unusual situations. Like the...
Sep 21, 2023
Twins Split Doubleheader with Red Sox as Killebrew Homers Four Times
Sept. 21, 1963 - Harmon Killebrew of the Twins hit four home runs today — three in the first game and one in the second — to take 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 15, 2023
Yankee Subs Chip in for Victory over Bosox
Aug. 15, 1963 - The Yankee fleet of super-subs was at it again today as Johnny Blanchard, playing right field for sore-handed Roger...
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 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 2, 2023
Red Sox Slugger Furious at Being Left Off All-Star Team
July 2, 1963 - Bitter first baseman Dick Stuart, his one-day benching by Red Sox manager Johnny Pesky lifted, lashed out today at his...
Jul 2, 2023
Pesky Comments on Benching of Dick Stuart
July 2, 1963 - After the game at Yankee Stadium last night, Boston skipper Johnny Pesky commented on his benching of slugger Dick Stuart....
Jul 1, 2023
Pesky Benches Bosox Slugger Dick Stuart for “Lack of Hustle”
July 1, 1963 - Boston Red Sox manager Johnny Pesky benched slugger Dick Stuart (pictured) before tonight’s game with the New York Yankees...
Jun 30, 2023
Yanks Destroy Red Sox, Sweep Doubleheader
June 30, 1963 - The New York Yankees fattened their American League lead by sweeping a doubleheader from the Boston Red Sox, 4-2 and...
Jun 29, 2023
Yankees Top Red Sox as Terry Pitches Six-Hit Shutout
June 29, 1963 - Ralph Terry pitched a six-hit shutout and Elston Howard (pictured) and Tommy Tresh hit home runs today as the New York...
Jun 22, 2023
Yanks Sweep Doubleheader from Red Sox at Fenway
June 22, 1963 - The pennant pretensions of the Boston Red Sox suffered a compound fracture today when the Yankees, before a combined...
Jun 11, 2023
Detroit Clobbers Red Sox as Kaline Homers Twice
June 11, 1963 - Al Kaline blasted two home runs at Tiger Stadium last night to help power Detroit to a 6-1 victory over the Boston Red...
Jun 8, 2023
Red Sox Top O’s in Baltimore as Malzone Paces Attack
June 8, 1963 - Bill Monbouquette (pictured) pitched the Boston Red Sox to an 8-hit, 7-1 victory today over the Baltimore Orioles at...
May 31, 2023
Yanks Top Sox in 10 at Fenway
May 31, 1963 - Ralph Terry threw three home run balls yesterday, so the Yankees were forced to go to overtime before beating the Red Sox,...
May 21, 2023
Twins Club Red Sox Out of First
May 21, 1963 - The Minnesota Twins were making booming noises with their bats at Fenway Park last night — smashing three home runs in the...
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