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May 11, 2022

Harry Belafonte To Challenge Georgia Segregation Laws

May 11, 1962 - Harry Belafonte, appearing with his revue at a Toronto theatre, said today he planned to take his troupe to Georgia to...

May 10, 2022

O'Dell Remains Unbeaten as Giants Top Cardinals, 6-0

May 10, 1962 - Unbeaten Billy O’Dell (pictured), pitching in wind gusting over 40 miles an hour, set down the St. Louis Cardinals on four...

May 9, 2022

Mets Acquire Marv Throneberry

May 9, 1962 - Marv Throneberry, a first baseman, was purchased today by the New York Mets from the Baltimore Orioles. Though the...

May 9, 2022

Yankees Break Up Monbo's No-Hitter, Top Red Sox, 4-1

May 9, 1962 - Just before his Red Sox took the field today, Manager Mike Higgins said: “Stopping these Yankees is tough. There’s no...

May 8, 2022

Giants Top Cardinals, 4-3

May 8, 1962 - The San Francisco Giants broke the Larry Jackson jinx at eight games tonight by beating the St. Louis Cardinals, 4-3....

May 7, 2022

Herb Score Demoted to Minors

May 7, 1962 - Herb Score, the one-time strikeout ace of the American League, was farmed to the minor leagues today by the Chicago White...

May 6, 2022

Mantle Clouts Three Homers as Yankees Split Doubleheader with Senators

May 6, 1962 - The Yankees performed some prodigious feats in their double-header with the Washington Senators at Yankee Stadium today...

May 5, 2022

Belinsky of the Angels No-Hits the Orioles, 2-0

May 5, 1962 - Bo Belinsky, who vowed he would become a star in the American League, lived up to his promise tonight when he pitched a...

May 5, 2022

Shirelles' "Soldier Boy" Hits No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100

May 5, 1962 - Hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 today is “Soldier Boy,” by The Shirelles. The song’s lyrics are a profession of love...

May 5, 2022

Malcolm X Holds Press Conference in Los Angeles

May 5, 1962 - Malcolm X, Minister of Nation of Islam Mosque No. 7 in Harlem, traveled to Los Angeles and held a news conference today...

May 5, 2022

Attorney General Kennedy Urges Emphasis on Civil Rights

May 5, 1962 - Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy urged today that the nation put as much emphasis on the advancement of civil rights at...

May 5, 2022

Black Muslims Clash with Police in Los Angeles

May 5, 1962 - Charges of violence and brutality were exchanged between Los Angeles officials and Negro leaders after the death this week...

May 4, 2022

Bosox Post 12 Runs in Single Inning, Top White Sox, 13-6

May 4, 1962 - The Boston Red Sox defeated the White Sox, 13-6, tonight on the strength of a 12-run inning, the biggest in the major...

May 3, 2022

Giants Explode for 16 Hits, Top Pirates 8-4

May 3, 1962 - Willie Mays greeted the relief appearance of Elroy Face with a double to spark a 4-run rally in the eighth inning for the...

May 2, 2022

Cards Top Colts as Gibson Dominates

May 2, 1962 - Bob Gibson continued his mastery over the Houston Colts tonight by pitching the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-hit, 4-1 victory...

May 1, 2022

Senators Top Red Sox as Burnside Pitches 4-Hitter

May 1, 1962 - Pete Burnside (right) pitched a 4-hitter tonight and snapped the Washington Senators’ 13-game losing streak by beating the...

May 1, 2022

L.A. Police Chief William H. Parker in War of Words with Malcolm X

May 1, 1962 - Police Chief William H. Parker (pictured left with Mayor Sam Yorty) warned the criminal complaints committee of the Los...

Apr 30, 2022

Giants Beat Pirates, 4-1, Take Lead in National League

Apr. 30, 1962 - The Giants vaulted over Pittsburgh into first place in the National League today by beating the Pirates, 4-1. Willie Mays...

Apr 30, 2022

New Ray Charles LP, "Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music," On Sale Now

Apr. 30, 1962 - On sale in local record stores today is “Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music,” by pianist and singer Ray Charles....

Apr 30, 2022

President Kennedy Welcomes Nobel Prize Winners to White House

Apr. 30, 1962 - Much of the cream of scientific America gathered at the White House last night for a dinner honoring Nobel Prize winners....