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...
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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...
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