Jimmy Piersall Speaks Out
Mar. 27, 1964 - Whether he lands a job with the Angels or not, colorful Jimmy Piersall (pictured with Phil Silvers) will have his own...
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- Mar 17
Red Sox Donate Opening Day Receipts to JFK Library
Mar. 17, 1964 - When the Red Sox open their Fenway Park season with the Chicago White Sox on April 17, the big favorite to win will be...
- Mar 12
Ted Williams Speaks Out on Red Sox Prospects
Mar. 12, 1964 - “Rico Petrocelli is the most advanced of the young Red Sox players — Tony Horton is the best hitter — Tony Conigliaro...
- Dec 14, 2023
Yastrzemski Wins A.L. Batting Title
Dec. 14, 1963 - Carl Yastrzemski, 24-year-old Boston Red Sox outfielder, won the American League batting title in 1963, official averages...
- Dec 10, 2023
Knicks’ Gene Conley Questioned by FBI over “Bomb” Remark
Dec. 10, 1963 - Gene Conley, the Red Sox pitcher and New York Knicks’ center, has a habit of getting into unusual situations. Like the...
- Sep 21, 2023
Twins Split Doubleheader with Red Sox as Killebrew Homers Four Times
Sept. 21, 1963 - Harmon Killebrew of the Twins hit four home runs today — three in the first game and one in the second — to take the...
- Aug 28, 2023
Yanks Down Bosox as Bouton Comes within 3 Outs of No-Hitter
Aug. 28, 1963 - Jim Bouton (right with Tony Kubek), the 23-year-old flame-throwing right-hander of the Yankees, came within three outs of...
- Aug 15, 2023
Yankee Subs Chip in for Victory over Bosox
Aug. 15, 1963 - The Yankee fleet of super-subs was at it again today as Johnny Blanchard, playing right field for sore-handed Roger...
- Jul 29, 2023
Piersall Suspended for Brush with Umpire
July 29, 1963 - American League President Joe Cronin today fined the Los Angeles Angels’ Jim Piersall (pictured sliding home at Fenway...
- Jul 27, 2023
Angels Top Red Sox as Piersall Makes Strong Debut for Los Angeles
July 27, 1963 - On a sizzling day in Boston, the Los Angeles Angels survived 102-degree heat and humidity to overtake the Red Sox and...
- Jul 2, 2023
Red Sox Slugger Furious at Being Left Off All-Star Team
July 2, 1963 - Bitter first baseman Dick Stuart, his one-day benching by Red Sox manager Johnny Pesky lifted, lashed out today at his...
- Jul 2, 2023
Pesky Comments on Benching of Dick Stuart
July 2, 1963 - After the game at Yankee Stadium last night, Boston skipper Johnny Pesky commented on his benching of slugger Dick Stuart....
- Jul 1, 2023
Pesky Benches Bosox Slugger Dick Stuart for “Lack of Hustle”
July 1, 1963 - Boston Red Sox manager Johnny Pesky benched slugger Dick Stuart (pictured) before tonight’s game with the New York Yankees...
- Jun 30, 2023
Yanks Destroy Red Sox, Sweep Doubleheader
June 30, 1963 - The New York Yankees fattened their American League lead by sweeping a doubleheader from the Boston Red Sox, 4-2 and...
- Jun 29, 2023
Yankees Top Red Sox as Terry Pitches Six-Hit Shutout
June 29, 1963 - Ralph Terry pitched a six-hit shutout and Elston Howard (pictured) and Tommy Tresh hit home runs today as the New York...
- Jun 22, 2023
Yanks Sweep Doubleheader from Red Sox at Fenway
June 22, 1963 - The pennant pretensions of the Boston Red Sox suffered a compound fracture today when the Yankees, before a combined...
- Jun 11, 2023
Detroit Clobbers Red Sox as Kaline Homers Twice
June 11, 1963 - Al Kaline blasted two home runs at Tiger Stadium last night to help power Detroit to a 6-1 victory over the Boston Red...
- Jun 8, 2023
Red Sox Top O’s in Baltimore as Malzone Paces Attack
June 8, 1963 - Bill Monbouquette (pictured) pitched the Boston Red Sox to an 8-hit, 7-1 victory today over the Baltimore Orioles at...
- May 31, 2023
Yanks Top Sox in 10 at Fenway
May 31, 1963 - Ralph Terry threw three home run balls yesterday, so the Yankees were forced to go to overtime before beating the Red Sox,...
- May 21, 2023
Twins Club Red Sox Out of First
May 21, 1963 - The Minnesota Twins were making booming noises with their bats at Fenway Park last night — smashing three home runs in the...
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