Minnesota’s Harmon Killebrew ties an American League record with four home runs in a doubleheader, a split with the Red Sox. Minnesota loses, 11 – 2, after winning the opener 13 – 4. The Killer has three homers in the lid lifter.

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Minnesota’s Harmon Killebrew ties an American League record with four home runs in a doubleheader, a split with the Red Sox. Minnesota loses, 11 – 2, after winning the opener 13 – 4. The Killer has three homers in the lid lifter.

1963 – At Chavez Ravine in Los Angeles, 476 lonely fans watch the Angels and Orioles game. The Angels win, 7 – 2, behind Bo Belinsky.

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1963 – At Chavez Ravine in Los Angeles, 476 lonely fans watch the Angels and Orioles game. The Angels win, 7 – 2, behind Bo Belinsky.

Rookie Dick Nen crushes St. Louis’ pennant hopes with a 9th-inning game-tying home run off reliever Ron Taylor. Ron Perranoski wins, 6 – 5, in 13 innings for a three-game sweep of the threatening Cards. Nen’s home run is his only hit in eight at bats with the Dodgers.

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Rookie Dick Nen crushes St. Louis’ pennant hopes with a 9th-inning game-tying home run off reliever Ron Taylor. Ron Perranoski wins, 6 – 5, in 13 innings for a three-game sweep of the threatening Cards. Nen’s home run is his only hit in eight at bats with the Dodgers.

In the Polo Grounds’ final game, Mets lose to Phillies 5-1
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In the Polo Grounds’ final game, Mets lose to Phillies 5-1

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In the Polo Grounds’ final game, played in front of a paltry 1,752 patrons, Jim Hickman of the Mets hits the last home run in the 52-year history of the Coogan’s Bluff ballpark. The iconic stadium, which served as the home of the Giants (1911-1957), Yankees (1913-1922), and Mets (1962-63), first opened its doors on June 28, 1911.

Dodger ace Sandy Koufax establishes a National League record for shutouts thrown by lefties in a season with 11

Dodger ace Sandy Koufax establishes a National League record for shutouts thrown by lefties in a season with 11

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Dodger ace Sandy Koufax tosses a four-hitter, blanking St. Louis at Sportsman’s Park, 4-0. The southpaw’s scoreless effort establishes a National League record for shutouts thrown by lefties in a season with 11, five shy of Grover Cleveland Alexander’s major league mark set in 1916 with the Phillies.

The Dodgers and Cardinals begin a first-place showdown before 32,442 fans at Busch Stadium Stan Musial hits final homerun of career

The Dodgers and Cardinals begin a first-place showdown before 32,442 fans at Busch Stadium Stan Musial hits final homerun of career

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1963 – The Dodgers and Cardinals begin a first-place showdown before 32,442 fans at Busch Stadium. Ron Perranoski saves a 3 – 1 win for Johnny Podres and the Dodgers.

Jesus, Matty, and Felipe Alou Make History: All three brothers played in the same outfield on September 15, 17 & 22, 1963.

the three Alou brothers – Felipe, Jesus, and Matty – play in the San Francisco Giants’ outfield at the same time

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1963 – The Colts surrender just seven hits in sweeping a twinbill from the Mets, 5-4 and 5-0. Turk Farrell goes the distance on four hits in the opener while fanning eleven. Chris Zachary and Hal Woodeshick combine for a three-hit shutout in the nightcap. Teenager Rusty Staub and Johnny Weekly go deep in the second game.

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1963 – The Colts surrender just seven hits in sweeping a twinbill from the Mets, 5-4 and 5-0. Turk Farrell goes the distance on four hits in the opener while fanning eleven. Chris Zachary and Hal Woodeshick combine for a three-hit shutout in the nightcap. Teenager Rusty Staub and Johnny Weekly go deep in the second game.