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Aug 12, 2023

Phils Come Back to Beat Giants, 3-1

Aug. 12, 1963 - Frustrated and almost futile for seven innings as they tried desperately to break their losing streak, the Phillies came...

Aug 11, 2023

Giants Top Phillies, Move Within 3½ of Dodgers

Aug. 11, 1963 - Willie Mays’ daily hit was a big one again today, and the Giants, with a 5-1 victory over the Phillies at Connie Mack...

Aug 10, 2023

Dodgers Top Reds as Drysdale Sets Strikeout Record

Aug. 10, 1963 - In winning a big one for the Dodgers tonight, Don Drysdale became the third pitcher in National League history to record...

Aug 9, 2023

Mets Top Cubs as Craig Finally Ends Losing Streak

Aug. 9, 1963 - The Ballad of Roger Craig, a woeful tale of one of the great right-handed tragic heroes of modern times, came to a...

Aug 6, 2023

Dodgers Top Cubs at Wrigley as Wills Raps Four Hits

Aug. 6, 1963 - For the fifth time this season, Don Drysdale allowed the Cubs one earned run today in hurling the Dodgers to a 4-1 victory...

Aug 5, 2023

Cubs’ Ernie Banks Hospitalized

Aug. 5, 1963 - Ernie Banks, in the throes of his worst batting slump since joining the Chicago Cubs in 1953, entered Chicago’s Wesley...

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...

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 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 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 21, 2023

Braves Sweep Doubleheader from Dodgers

July 21, 1963 - The Milwaukee Braves blasted 8 Los Angeles pitchers for 26 hits today and won a doubleheader from the Dodgers in...

Jul 19, 2023

Dodgers Top Braves as Hondo Goes Deep Twice

July 19, 1963 - Frank Howard came off the bench to drill his 14th and 15th home runs tonight, but it was rookie Ken McMullen’s 2-run...

Jul 13, 2023

“Family Day” a Hit at Polo Grounds, but Mets Lose Again

July 13, 1963 - One of the most charming of all Met promotions preceded the club’s 14th straight loss to the Dodgers: a contest between...

Jul 12, 2023

Dodgers Top Mets as Koufax Produces Third Consecutive Shutout

July 12, 1963 - Sandy Koufax performed as advertised at the Polo Grounds today. The 27-year-old left-hander from Brooklyn, generally...

Jul 10, 2023

A Familiar Story at the Polo Grounds as Dodgers Top Mets, 1-0

July 10, 1963 - Sometimes the Mets are slowly tortured into defeat, but today at the Polo Grounds they were dispatched with one quick...

Jul 8, 2023

Koufax Hurls Another Shutout as Dodgers Sweep Doubleheader from Reds

July 8, 1963 - Sandy Koufax pitched his eighth shutout of the season in the opener and Doug Camilli hit a two-run homer in the second...

Jul 5, 2023

Dodgers Capture 1-0 Thriller over Reds as Podres Shines

July 5, 1963 - Two pitches were all that prevented Johnny Podres from turning in a perfect game tonight as the veteran southpaw gave...