Colts Top Dodgers as Rusty Staub Homers
June 3, 1963 - Dick (Turk) Farrell, a 20-game loser last season, held the Los Angeles Dodgers hitless until there was 1 out in the eighth...
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- Dec 28, 2022
Drysdale Sentenced in Speeding Case
Dec. 28, 1962 - Don Drysdale, the fireballing Los Angeles Dodger pitcher who can throw a baseball upwards of 90 miles per hour, pleaded...
- Nov 26, 2022
Yankees Trade Moose Skowron to Dodgers for Stan Williams
Nov. 26, 1962 - The New York Yankees moved into the spotlight today as the minor league convention opened in Rochester by swinging one of...
- Aug 9, 2022
Aug. 8, 1962 - Dodgers Win; Catcher Johnny Roseboro Reveals Career Goals
Aug. 9, 1962 - Gold Glove catcher Johnny Roseboro (pictured left), whose two-run homer last night provided the Dodgers with the winning...
- Jul 23, 2022
Four Men Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
July 23, 1962 - In a 38-minute ceremony, four men were formally inducted today into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Inscribed bronze...
- Apr 26, 2022
Dodgers Top Cubs, 12-5, as Willie Davis Hits Two Homers
Apr. 26, 1962 - The Los Angeles Dodgers hit four homers today, two of them by Willie Davis (pictured), and defeated the Chicago Cubs at...
- Apr 24, 2022
Koufax Strikes Out 18 Cubs as Dodgers Win, 10-2
Apr. 24, 1962 - Sandy Koufax of the Los Angeles Dodgers struck out 18 batters today and matched the modern major league mark he already...
- Apr 11, 2022
Dodgers Top Reds on Koufax's Four-Hitter
Apr. 11, 1962 - Sandy Koufax’s four-hit pitching performance, combined with timely Dodger extra-base hits, gave Los Angeles a 6-2 victory...
- Apr 9, 2022
Dodger's New Stadium in Chavez Ravine is Dedicated
Apr. 9, 1962 - Eager citizens, proud civic leaders, and jubilant baseball dignitaries today joined to dedicate the Los Angeles Dodgers’...
- Feb 27, 2022
Duke Snider Named Dodger Captain
Feb. 27, 1962 - Duke Snider, the 35-year-old outfielder beginning his 15th National League season, today was named captain of the Los...
- Oct 11, 2021
MLB: Dodgers Manager Walt Alston Gets New Contract
Oct. 11, 1961 - Walt Alston (pictured with Dodgers owner Walter O’Malley) was signed today to a new one-year contract to manage the...
- Sep 18, 2021
Cubs Top Dodgers 5-3, Drop 4 Behind Reds
Sept. 18, 1961 - Home runs by Ed Bouchee, Don Zimmer, and George Altman brought the Cubs a 5-3 victory over Los Angeles today and dropped...
- Sep 15, 2021
Koufax Sets N.L. Season Strikeout Record
Sept. 15, 1961 - Sandy Koufax set a National League season record for strikeouts by a left-hander today while the Dodgers routed Warren...
- Sep 12, 2021
Phillies Destroy Dodgers, 19-10
Sept. 12, 1961 - A former Dodger, Don Demeter (pictured right with Ruben Amaro), drove in 7 runs with 3 homers and a single today as the...
- Sep 4, 2021
Dodgers Top Giants, 4-0, Gain in N.L. Race
Sept. 4, 1961 - Don Drysdale pitched a two-hitter and scored his first success against San Francisco in a year today as the Dodgers...
- Aug 29, 2021
Koufax Tosses 2-Hitter, Strikes Out 12, in 2-1 Victory over Cubs
Aug. 29, 1961 - Sandy Koufax raised the Dodgers' pennant hopes today by pitching a 2-hitter for a 2-1 victory over the Cubs. The...
- Aug 27, 2021
Reds Sweep Doubleheader from Dodgers, Gain Separation in N.L. Race
Aug. 27, 1961 - The Cincinnati Reds beat the Los Angeles Dodgers twice today, 6-5 and 8-3, removing temporarily (and possibly for good)...
- 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 6, 2021
Dodgers Wallop Cubs, 11-4, Gain First Place in the National League
Aug. 6, 1961 - Frank Howard drove in four runs with a homer, a triple and a double as the Dodgers defeated the Cubs, 11-4, today. The...
- Jul 29, 2021
Reds Drop Into Second Place Behind Dodgers After 7-6 Loss to Cubs
July 29, 1961 - Home runs by Ernie Banks (pictured), Billy Williams and Ron Santo powered the Cubs to a 7-6 victory today that tumbled...
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