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Mar 30

Hawks Take Semifinal Series from Lakers, Now Face Warriors

Mar. 30, 1964 - As a decoration for his outstanding service under fire in tonight’s playoff victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, Len...

Mar 29

Lakers Top Hawks in L.A., Series Tied at 2-2

Mar. 29, 1964 - The Lakers climbed off the floor in the second half, and with the roaring approval of 13,862 L.A. Sports Arena fans,...

Mar 25

Lakers Win a Nailbiter in L.A.

Mar. 25, 1964 - Although 11,728 highly partisan fans died a thousand deaths, the Lakers, on Elgin Baylor’s 22-foot jump shot in the final...

Mar 23

Hawks Take 2-0 Series Lead on Lakers in NBA Semifinals

Mar. 23, 1964 - Chalk up two for the defense. That’s the answer you get if you ask one of the St. Louis Hawks how they gained a 2-0...

Mar 10

Hawks Destroy Knicks at the Garden

Mar. 10, 1964 - A “must” victory is not just a cliché. It’s getting to be a way of life for the St. Louis Hawks as they chase the San...

Dec 11, 2023

Celtics Dominate Hawks in Boston

Dec. 11, 1963 - Sharp-shooting John Havlicek and defensive star Bill Russell combined tonight to guide the Boston Celtics to their 19th...

Nov 21, 2023

Lakers Whip Hawks, Take Over First Place in Western Division

Nov. 21, 1963 - Jerry West’s amazingly accurate jump shooting gave Los Angeles a 21-point first-half lead tonight at the L.A. Sports...

Nov 11, 2023

Celtics Dominate Hawks, Run Record to 9-1

Nov. 11, 1963 - Boston’s Celtics are going to make a runaway of the NBA race unless someone discovers a method of stopping Bill Russell,...

Oct 23, 2023

Warriors Top Hawks in Tough Contest at Kiel Auditorium

Oct. 23, 1963 - Scrappy Al Attles (pictured) sparked the San Francisco Warriors to a 99-95 victory over the Hawks tonight at Kiel...

Oct 20, 2023

Knicks Trade Guerin to St. Louis

Oct. 20, 1963 - The New York Knicks are becoming a revolving door operation. Already beaten twice in two starts this season, they traded...

Apr 11, 2023

Lakers Eliminate Hawks, Will Face Celtics Again in Finals

Apr. 11, 1963 - The Los Angeles Lakers, playing the decisive seventh game of the NBA’s Western Division finals, cut loose with a...

Apr 9, 2023

Hawks Knot Series with Lakers at 3-3

Apr. 9, 1963 - A St. Louis Hawk that is cornered and crippled is a dangerous bird. The Los Angeles Lakers, 8,110 Kiel Auditorium fans,...

Apr 8, 2023

Lakers Top Hawks, Take 3-2 Series Lead

Apr. 8, 1963 - The Lakers emerged from their 2-game slump last night with a vengeance, and the largest basketball crowd in L.A. Sports...

Apr 6, 2023

Hawks Knot Series with Lakers at 2-2

Apr. 6, 1963 - Cliff Hagan (pictured) shot the Hawks right back into the NBA playoffs tonight with a fantastic point-a-minute performance...

Apr 5, 2023

Laker Coach Hits Officials

Apr. 5, 1963 - “When games are allowed to get as rough as this one was, all the finesse goes out of basketball,” said Los Angeles Lakers...

Apr 4, 2023

Hawks Top Lakers in Rugged Contest, L.A. Still Leads Series 2-1

Apr. 4, 1963 - Members of St. Louis’s “Gashouse Gang” baseball team of the 1930s were a bunch of sissies compared to the basketball team...

Apr 2, 2023

Lakers Top Hawks in Los Angeles as West Sinks Winner

Apr. 2, 1963 - Jerry West calmly tossed in a 15-footer in the last second of a wild finish, and as a result the Lakers scored a fantastic...

Mar 26, 2023

Hawks Top Pistons, Move On to NBA West Finals Against Lakers

Mar. 26, 1963 - The St. Louis Hawks won the opening round of the NBA’s Western Division playoffs by edging the Pistons in Detroit...

Mar 24, 2023

Pistons Overpower Hawks, 107-103

Mar. 24, 1963 - The St. Louis Hawks have never been noted for their shyness under the boards, but they lost a playoff game in Detroit...

Mar 22, 2023

Hawks Build 2-0 Series Advantage over Pistons

Mar. 22, 1963 - Just before he tore a copy of the box score in small pieces, Detroit Piston coach Dick McGuire jabbed his finger at two...