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Jul 4, 2023

Dodgers Offense Explodes, Top Cards 10-7

July 4, 1963 - Like a carload of cherry bombs blowing sky-high, the Dodgers exploded for 8 runs in the sixth inning tonight — 4 on a...

Jul 4, 2023

Musial Is an All-Star for Record 24th Time

July 4, 1963 - Stan Musial was named to the National League All-Star team for a record 24th time today by Manager Alvin Dark of the San...

Jul 3, 2023

Dodgers Top St. Louis as Koufax Pitches Three-Hitter

July 3, 1963 - Sandy Koufax pitched a three-hitter tonight for his seventh shutout as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cardinals,...

Jul 3, 2023

Reds Edge Colts in Houston

July 3, 1963 - Cincinnati rookie Pete Rose (pictured) scored all the way from first base on a pickoff attempt that misfired and gave the...

Jul 3, 2023

Dodgers Take Over National League Lead

July 3, 1963 - The Los Angeles Dodgers took over the National League lead from St. Louis last night. They defeated the Cardinals, 1-0, at...

Jul 2, 2023

Yanks Top White Sox as Young Hurler Al Downing Shines

July 2, 1963 - “It was a curveball, belt high, that broke over the plate,” said 22-year-old left-hander Al Downing (pictured), the man...

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 1, 2023

Dodgers Win Nailbiter over Braves

July 1, 1963 - A classic 1-1 thriller between the Dodgers and the Braves was broken up today when pinch-hitter Wally Moon (pictured)...

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

Tony Cloninger Dominates Dodgers in L.A., ’63 Attendance Passes Million Mark

June 30, 1963 - Financially, the Dodgers were a smashing success today as home attendance soared above the 1 million mark, but they...

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 29, 2023

Cardinals Dominate National League All-Star Lineup

June 29, 1963 - The St. Louis Cardinals, placing three-quarters of their brilliant infield on the first team, took over the New York...

Jun 29, 2023

Spahn Beats Dodgers in Their Home Park for First Time Since 1948

June 29, 1963 - Warren Spahn retired the first 19 batters, finished with a 3-hitter, and broke a 15-year jinx last night as the Milwaukee...

Jun 28, 2023

Cards Top Colts as Gibson Shines

June 28, 1963 - The St. Louis Cardinals protected their National League lead today, breezing past the Houston Colts, 9-2. Bob Gibson...

Jun 28, 2023

“Home Run” Baker Is Dead

June 28, 1963 - John Franklin “Home Run” Baker (pictured right in 1921), a baseball slugger of the “dead-ball” era, died today at his...

Jun 27, 2023

White Sox Take Series from Yankees, 3-1

June 27, 1963 - The Yankee hopes of showing the White Sox who was boss in the American League came down with a crash today in Chicago....

Jun 26, 2023

Cards Win Second Straight Over Giants, Tighten Grip on First Place

June 26, 1963 - Tim Harkness and five hardworking pitchers turned in one of the Mets’ more heroic efforts today at the Polo Grounds. It...

Jun 25, 2023

Yankees Drop Second Straight to White Sox

June 25, 1963 - The Yankees, who scored three straight triumphs in Boston after losing the opener of a four-game series, won’t be...

Jun 24, 2023

Giants Top Cards, Regain National League Lead

June 24, 1963 - Southpaw Billy Pierce saved Juan Marichal’s 12th victory today with 2-and-a-third perfect innings of clutch relief and...