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Aug 21, 2021

After Phillies End Losing Streak, 200 Fans Greet Club at Philadelphia Airport

Aug. 21, 1961 - Two hundred fans turned out in rain at Philadelphia International Airport today to greet the Phillies when they arrived...

Aug 20, 2021

Maris Hits No. 49, Mantle No. 46, as Yankees Top Tribe, 6-0

Aug. 20, 1961 - The Yankees advanced majestically on all fronts today before a gathering of 56,307, the season's largest paid attendance...

Aug 19, 2021

Giants Beat Dodgers, 5-0, for L.A.'s Sixth Straight Loss

Aug. 19, 1961 - Juan Marichal and Stu Miller combined on a five-hitter and Orlando Cepeda (pictured) supplied the power with his 34th...

Aug 18, 2021

Phillies Set Modern Record for Futility with 21st Consecutive Loss

Aug. 18, 1961 - The Philadelphia Phillies set a modern major league record for futility with their 21st consecutive defeat today, a 4-1...

Aug 18, 2021

Sixteen Percent Increase in Yankee Viewership on WPIX

Aug. 18, 1961 - The Mickey Mantle-Roger Maris home run derby apparently has stimulated viewing of the Yankees' baseball telecasts over...

Aug 17, 2021

Reds Regain N.L. Lead after Sweeping 3 in L.A.

Aug. 17, 1961 - The Cincinnati Reds headed home today from Los Angeles with high hearts and a one-game lead in the National League. The...

Aug 16, 2021

Maris Hits Nos. 47 and 48 as Yankees Beat White Sox, 5-4

Aug. 16, 1961 - Nothing activates Roger Maris's bat like the sight of a White Sox pitcher 60 feet 6 inches away. In precisely those...

Aug 15, 2021

Red Sox Rout Indians, 8-0, Wallop Five Homers

Aug. 15, 1961 - Frank Malzone (pictured) walloped two of Boston's five homers today as the Red Sox routed the Indians, 8-0. Gene Conley...

Aug 15, 2021

NFL: Giants Obtain Veteran Quarterback Y.A. Tittle from 49ers

Aug. 15, 1961 - Acting to strengthen their shaky quarterback position, the New York Giants today obtained Y.A. Tittle from the San...

Aug 14, 2021

Phillies Beaten by Cubs, 9-2, for 17th Consecutive Loss; Approach Record for Futility

Aug. 14, 1961 - Ernie Banks and Jerry Kindall drove in 7 runs today and led the Cubs to a 9-2 victory over Philadelphia. The decision...

Aug 13, 2021

Maris Hits 2 Homers, Mantle 1, as Yankees Split Doubleheader with Senators

Aug. 13, 1961 - It was with mixed emotions that the Yankees bade farewell to Griffith Stadium today after they had split a doubleheader...

Aug 13, 2021

NFL: Giants Edge 49ers, 21-20, in First Exhibition Game of '61

Aug. 13, 1961 - Dick Lynch (pictured) blocked an extra-point attempt and that proved the difference as the New York Giants edged the...

Aug 12, 2021

Podres Throws 5-Hitter as Red-Hot Dodgers Beat Cardinals, 5-1

Aug. 12, 1961 - Johnny Podres (pictured talking with a fan) registered his 15th victory of the season with a five-hitter today as the...

Aug 12, 2021

Blanda Leads Oilers to 35-17 Win over Raiders in AFL Exhibition

Aug. 12, 1961 - George Blanda's passing led the Houston Oilers to an easy 35-17 victory today over the Oakland Raiders in an exhibition...

Aug 11, 2021

Braves Beat Cubs, 2-1, as Spahn Gains 300th Victory

Aug. 11, 1961 - Warren Spahn, the Braves' 40-year-old left-handed pitching star, gained his 300th victory today by defeating the Cubs,...

Aug 11, 2021

Yankees Destroy Senators, 12-5, as Mantle Hits 44th, Maris 42nd

Aug. 11, 1961 - Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris slugged homers as the Yankees won their ninth straight and the Senators lost their seventh...

Aug 11, 2021

NFL: Bart Starr Leads Packers to 30-7 Victory over Dallas in Exhibition

Aug. 11, 1961 - Bart Starr, a former Alabama ace, passed the Green Bay Packers to a 30-7 victory over the Dallas Cowboys today in an...

Aug 10, 2021

Stallard Gets First Big-League Win as Red Sox beat Twins, 3-2

Aug. 10, 1961 - Tracy Stallard registered his first major-league victory in his 39th mound appearance today as the Red Sox defeated the...

Aug 10, 2021

Parilla Excels as Patriots beat Titans, 14-3, in AFL Exhibition Game

Aug. 10, 1961 - Vito (Babe) Parilla (pictured) twice led the Boston Patriots on long scoring marches today, leading to a 14-3 victory...

Aug 10, 2021

Most Yankee Fans Hope Maris or Mantle Break Ruth's Home Run Record

Aug. 10, 1961 - Of 50 people interviewed at Yankee Stadium today, 39 said they were unsentimental about Babe Ruth's 1927 record of 60...