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1963 World Series: Cleveland Guardians vs. Milwaukee Braves

Results

Game 1, October 2nd, 1963, Cleveland Stadium
Cleveland Takes World Series Opener, 7-5
The Cleveland Guardians powered past the visiting Milwaukee Braves, 7-5, in the opener of the World Series at Cleveland Stadium. Milwaukee center fielder Carl Yastrzemski went 2 for 4 with a home run, while scoring 2 times and driving in 2 for the losing squad. The Guardians now lead the series 1-0.
Willie McCovey helped his team take an early lead with a 2-run home run. It came in the first inning, making the score 2-0, Guardians.
"They say the first rule of the playoffs is to win the home games," McCovey said afterward. "It feels nice, but it is kind of what we were supposed to do."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Cleveland Stadium in Cleveland.
Guardians win series 1-0

Game 2, October 3rd, 1963, Cleveland Stadium
Milwaukee Win Evens Series at 1
Behind a bravura effort from starter Jack Sanford, the Milwaukee Braves topped the Cleveland Guardians by the score of 9-0 and got their first win in the 1963 World Series. Sanford threw 9.0 innings of shutout ball for the Braves. The win moves Milwaukee into a 1-1 tie with Cleveland.
Sanford delivered a quality start for Milwaukee. The 6-foot-0 right-hander allowed no earned runs on 2 hits over 9 innings of work.
"We lost," Cleveland manager Dutch Holland said later. "We'll deal with it. The series isn't over."
Game 3 is scheduled for Saturday at County Stadium in Milwaukee.
Series tied 1-1

Game 3, October 5th, 1963, County Stadium
Road Win Lifts Cleveland to 2-1 Lead in WS
Starter Chris Short was sensational for the Cleveland Guardians in his team's 5-2 triumph over the Milwaukee Braves in Game 3 of the World Series. Short pitched well, but Cleveland picked up the win to take a 2-1 lead in the series.
Cleveland used the timely hitting of Mike Hershberger to seize the win. The pinch hitter stroked a run-scoring single in the top of the seventh inning to put the Guardians on top, 2-1. It was his only hit in 1 at-bat, but it was a game-changer.
"Every team in baseball loses," Braves manager Bobby Hofman said. "We're in the playoffs and we still have the same guys that got us here. We'll bounce back."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at County Stadium in Milwaukee.
Guardians win series 2-1

Game 4, October 6th, 1963, County Stadium
Guardians Hammered by Causey, Drop Game 4 to Braves
Handed an opportunity to take a commanding lead in the World Series, the Cleveland Guardians could not close the deal.
Game 4 went into extra frames and the Milwaukee Braves emerged victorious, taking a 11-inning, walk-off win by the final score of 9-8. Milwaukee shortstop Wayne Causey was 3-6 with a home run and 2 singles, while scoring 2 times and driving in 2 in the win at County Stadium to drag the Braves back to parity. The clubs are now tied 2-2 in the best-of-7 series.
The clutch hit was provided by Tim McCarver. He delivered a walk-off run-scoring single off Ron Kline in the bottom of the 11th.
"It was a good day but I'm not letting my guard down," Causey said. "I'll let my guard down as soon as someone puts a big, fat championship ring on my finger."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at County Stadium in Milwaukee.
Series tied 2-2

Game 5, October 7th, 1963, County Stadium
Road Win Lifts Cleveland to 3-2 Lead in WS
In a pivotal Game 5, the Cleveland Guardians were hoping for a big game from starter Don Drysdale. They got one.
The right-hander shut out the Milwaukee Braves, proving to be the difference-maker as he led his club to a 1-0 victory. The Guardians took the 1-0 win over the Milwaukee Braves to seize a 3-2 lead in the best-of-7 series.
Drysdale allowed no runs over 9 innings. He also racked up 8 strikeouts.
Braves manager Bobby Hofman did not take questions after the game, telling assembled reporters that he would hold a press conference "if and when we win the World Series."
The next game is set to be played on October 9th, 1963 at Cleveland Stadium in Cleveland.
Guardians lead series 3-2

Game 6, October 9th, 1963, Cleveland Stadium
Cleveland Crowned Champions
It's party time in Cleveland. The confetti is flying and residents are smiling.
The Cleveland Guardians have reached the mountaintop, capturing the 1963 World Series today. They defeated the Milwaukee Braves 4-2 at Cleveland Stadium to officially wrap up the series 4-2.
Asked how it feels to be a champion, center-fielder Lenny Green was to the point.
"It feels great, like a million bucks. I'm so happy right now, not just for me but for all the guys," he said. "We put a lot of work into this and deserve to be champions."
The team is planning a victory parade and fan appreciation day later in the week. Cleveland finished the regular season 95-67 and claimed first place in the AL.
Guardians win series 4-2

World Series MVP: CF Lenny Green (Cleveland Guardians)

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Accomplishments
3+home runs: Jim Hickman--3 home runs and 6 RBIs
Jimmie Hall--3 home runs and 5 RBIs
Earl Battey--3 home runs and 4 RBIs
Jim Ray Hart--3 home runs and 7 RBIs
6+hits: Tommy Davis, 6 hits in 6 at-bats and 1 RBI
15+K: Jim Maloney (15 strikeouts)
Cycles: Jim Fregosi, 4 hits in 5 at-bats, 1 home run, and 1 RBI
No-hitters: Ron Necciai
20+win seasons: Sandy Koufax (21-10), Jack Sanford (20-8)
Triple Crown: Sandy Koufax, 21-10, 1.53 ERA, and 305 strikeouts
Hitting streaks: Curt Flood (21 games), Tony Gonzalez (20 games), Jim Fregosi (21 games), Tommy Davis (20 games)
Milestones
1,000 RBIs: Al Kaline
1,000 runs scored: Al Kaline, Roy Sievers, Alvin Dark
2,000 runs scored: Stan Musial
2,000 hits: Mickey Mantle, Duke Snider
2,000 strikeouts: Robin Roberts
2,500 strikeouts: Early Wynn
300 wins: Early Wynn

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Here are the player and team hitting and pitching leaders for the 1963 season:

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• SP Ray Sadecki of the Baltimore Orioles wins the AL Gold Glove Award at P.
• C Cam Carreon of the Chicago White Sox wins the AL Gold Glove Award at C.
• 1B Norm Siebern of the New York Yankees wins the AL Gold Glove Award at 1B.
• SSP Denis Menke of the Cleveland Guardians wins the AL Gold Glove Award at 2B.
• 3B Eddie Mathews of the Baltimore Orioles wins the AL Gold Glove Award at 3B.
• SSP Zoilo Versalles of the Kansas City Athletics wins the AL Gold Glove Award at SSP.
• LF Lou Brock of the Chicago White Sox wins the AL Gold Glove Award at LF.
• CF Vic Davalillo of the Washington Senators wins the AL Gold Glove Award at CF.
• RF Johnny Callison of the Cleveland Guardians wins the AL Gold Glove Award at RF.
• SP Bob Buhl of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Gold Glove Award at P.
• C Joe Torre of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Gold Glove Award at C.
• 3B Steve Boros of the San Francisco Giants wins the NL Gold Glove Award at 1B.
• 3B Woodie Held of the Los Angeles Dodgers wins the NL Gold Glove Award at 2B.
• 3B Clete Boyer of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Gold Glove Award at 3B.
• SSP Leo Cardenas of the Los Angeles Dodgers wins the NL Gold Glove Award at SSP.
• RF Billy Williams of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Gold Glove Award at LF.
• CF Willie Davis of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Gold Glove Award at CF.
• RF Jim King of the Milwaukee Braves wins the NL Gold Glove Award at RF.
• SP Don Drysdale of the Cleveland Guardians wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at P.
• C Johnny Romano of the Detroit Tigers wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at C.
• 1B Bill White of the Detroit Tigers wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at 1B.
• SSP Denis Menke of the Cleveland Guardians wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at 2B.
• 3B Eddie Mathews of the Baltimore Orioles wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at 3B.
• SSP Zoilo Versalles of the Kansas City Athletics wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at SSP.
• LF Willie McCovey of the Cleveland Guardians wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at LF.
• RF Hank Aaron of the New York Yankees wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at CF.
• RF Tony Oliva of the Los Angeles Angels wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at RF.
• SP Juan Pizarro of the Los Angeles Dodgers wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at P.
• C Joe Torre of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at C.
• 1B Orlando Cepeda of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at 1B.
• 3B Woodie Held of the Los Angeles Dodgers wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at 2B.
• 3B Ron Santo of the Chicago Cubs wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at 3B.
• SSP Jim Fregosi of the Chicago Cubs wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at SSP.
• LF Jimmie Hall of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at LF.
• CF Mickey Mantle of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at CF.
• RF Rocky Colavito of the Chicago Cubs wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at RF.
• CL Lindy McDaniel of the New York Yankees wins the AL Reliever of the Year Award—9-3 record, 25 saves, and a 1.98 ERA.
• RP Hal Reniff of the Chicago Cubs wins the NL Reliever of the Year Award—12-7 record, 20 saves, and a 2.31 ERA.
• 3B Jim Ray Hart of the Cleveland Guardians wins the AL Rookie of the Year Award—25 home runs, 87 RBIs, and 91 runs scored.
• LF Jimmie Hall of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Rookie of the Year Award—39 home runs, 121 RBIs, and 101 runs scored.
• SP Bob Veale of the Kansas City Athletics wins the AL Cy Young Award—18-10 record, 2.36 ERA, and 236 strikeouts.
• SP Sandy Koufax of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Cy Young Award—21-10 record, 1.53 ERA, and 305 strikeouts.
• RF Tony Oliva of the Los Angeles Angels wins the AL Babe Ruth Award—35 home runs, 142 RBIs, and 115 runs scored.
• SP Sandy Koufax of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Babe Ruth Award—21-10 record, 1.53 ERA, and 305 strikeouts..
• Dutch Holland of the Cleveland Guardians wins the AL Manager of the Year Award.
• Bobby Hofman of the Milwaukee Braves wins the NL Manager of the Year Award.

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• New York Mets C Walker Cooper retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals 3B Cass Michaels retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Angels SP Carl Scheib retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees 2B Putsy Caballero retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox RP Roy Wise retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs C Del Rice retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers 2B Don Hasenmayer retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians CF Bobby Thomson retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets SSP Alvin Dark retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants 2B Billy Goodman retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees 3B Willie Jones retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees 1B Ferris Fain retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies 1B Ted Kluszewski retired from professional baseball.
• Milwaukee Braves SP Mike Garcia retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees RP Windy McCall retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants C Joe Tipton retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers RP Dick Welteroth retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins DH Charlie Bicknell retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets SP Don Carlsen retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates 3B Ray Boone retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants LF Jim Delsing retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies RP Marv Rotblatt retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals SP Don Newcombe retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds 1B Gordon Goldsberry retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Angels SP Jim McDonald retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians 2B Fred Hatfield retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants CF Jim Busby retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants 2B Roy Hartsfield retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets 3B Randy Jackson retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Angels DH Paul Stuffel retired from professional baseball.
• Houston Colt .45's 2B Jim Brideweser retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Athletics RP Bob Mahoney retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox SSP Gene Verble retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox 2B Dick Young retired from professional baseball.
• Milwaukee Braves RP Joe Presko retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals SP Sam Jones retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies SP Harley Hisner retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers RP Al Corwin retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs SSP Jack Cusick retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox C Darrell Johnson retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians 1B Ken Landenberger retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox RP Ken Lehman retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Angels RP Virgil Jester retired from professional baseball.
• St. Louis Cardinals DH Milt Jordan retired from professional baseball.
• Milwaukee Braves LF Ray Jablonski retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Angels SP Thornton Kipper retired from professional baseball.
• Detroit Tigers RP Jim Willis retired from professional baseball.
• Cleveland Guardians 1B Fred Marolewski retired from professional baseball.
• New York Mets SP Connie Johnson retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles LF Paul Schramka retired from professional baseball.
• Cincinnati Reds RP Rinty Monahan retired from professional baseball.
• Kansas City Athletics SSP Billy Hunter retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox C Bob Oldis retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox SP Ruben Gomez retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Angels DH Vito Valentinetti retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox C El Tappe retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers RF Carlos Paula retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles 2B Billy Gardner retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates C Jim Robertson retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees C Charlie White retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs RP Mel Wright retired from professional baseball.
• Baltimore Orioles RP Bob Zick retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox RP Nellie King retired from professional baseball.
• Pittsburgh Pirates LF Danny Schell retired from professional baseball.
• Philadelphia Phillies RP Jose Santiago retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants 3B Jim Finigan retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago White Sox DH Fred Waters retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Angels DH Floyd Wooldridge retired from professional baseball.
• Minnesota Twins 1B Bert Hamric retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox LF Juan Delis retired from professional baseball.
• San Francisco Giants RP Herb Moford retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs DH Hal Griggs retired from professional baseball.
• New York Yankees RF Carl Powis retired from professional baseball.
• Boston Red Sox LF John Glenn retired from professional baseball.
• Los Angeles Dodgers CF Al Heist retired from professional baseball.
• Chicago Cubs SSP Eddie Kasko retired from professional baseball.
• The Detroit Tigers retired #30 in honor of Walker Cooper.
• Kansas City Athletics manager Molly Craft retires.
• Los Angeles Angels manager Jack Wisner retires.
• Washington Senators general manager Jimmy Welsh retires.
• The Los Angeles Dodgers fired general manager Bill Cox.
• The Pittsburgh Pirates fired manager Foster Edwards.
• The Pittsburgh Pirates signed manager Damon Phillips to a 5-year, $22,500 per year contract.
• The Kansas City Athletics signed manager Bill Beckmann to a 3-year, $16,000 per year contract.
• The Los Angeles Angels signed manager Kent Peterson to a 5-year, $19,000 per year contract.
• The Los Angeles Dodgers signed general manager Mike Green to a 3-year, $24,000 per year contract.
• The Washington Senators signed general manager Hunter Oyler to a 3-year, $12,500 per year contract.

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Here are the results of the 1963 Rookie Draft:
Round 1
Pick 1 - New York Mets: 1B Tony Perez, age 21
Pick 2 - Los Angeles Angels: RF Rusty Staub, age 19 out of college (University of Florida; Gainesville, Florida)
Pick 3 - Boston Red Sox: LF Alex Johnson, age 20
Pick 4 - Kansas City Athletics: SP Larry Dierker, age 17
Pick 5 - New York Yankees: RF Tony Conigliaro, age 18
Pick 6 - Chicago White Sox: CF Adolfo Phillips, age 21
Pick 7 - Milwaukee Braves: C Duke Sims, age 22
Pick 8 - Minnesota Twins: SP Bill Singer, age 19
Pick 9 - San Francisco Giants: 3B Paul Schaal, age 20
Pick 10 - Philadelphia Phillies: CF Johnny Briggs, age 19
Pick 11 - Detroit Tigers: CF Paul Blair, age 19
Pick 12 - Baltimore Orioles: RF Jim Northrup, age 23
Pick 13 - St. Louis Cardinals: SP Luis Tiant, age 22
Pick 14 - Houston Colt .45's: 1B Wes Parker, age 24
Pick 15 - Los Angeles Dodgers: LF Rick Reichardt, age 20
Pick 16 - Chicago Cubs: 1B Rich Reese, age 22
Pick 17 - Cincinnati Reds: LF Willie Crawford, age 17
Pick 18 - Washington Senators: LF Lou Piniella, age 20
Pick 19 - Pittsburgh Pirates: LF Walt Williams, age 19
Pick 20 - Cleveland Guardians: 1B Tony Horton, age 18
Round 2
Pick 1 - New York Mets: 1B Mike Hegan, age 21
Pick 2 - Los Angeles Angels: C Jack Hiatt, age 21
Pick 3 - Boston Red Sox: LF Danny Cater, age 23
Pick 4 - Kansas City Athletics: RP Phil Niekro, age 24
Pick 5 - New York Yankees: 3B Ed Spiezio, age 22
Pick 6 - Chicago White Sox: SSP Bert Campaneris, age 21
Pick 7 - Milwaukee Braves: C Randy Hundley, age 21
Pick 8 - Minnesota Twins: SP Sonny Siebert, age 26
Pick 9 - San Francisco Giants: CF Roger Repoz, age 23
Pick 10 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP Masanori Murakami, age 19
Pick 11 - Detroit Tigers: SP Marcelino Lopez, age 20 out of college (University of Michigan; Ann Arbor, Michigan)
Pick 12 - Baltimore Orioles: SSP Don Kessinger, age 21
Pick 13 - St. Louis Cardinals: SP Dave Boswell, age 18
Pick 14 - Houston Colt .45's: SP Mel Stottlemyre, age 22
Pick 15 - Los Angeles Dodgers: RP Ken Sanders, age 22
Pick 16 - Chicago Cubs: SP Blue Moon Odom, age 18
Pick 17 - Cincinnati Reds: RF Chico Salmon, age 22
Pick 18 - Washington Senators: RP Clay Carroll, age 22
Pick 19 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SP Steve Blass, age 21
Pick 20 - Cleveland Guardians: CL Billy McCool, age 19
Round 3
Pick 1 - New York Mets: CF Mickey Stanley, age 21
Pick 2 - Los Angeles Angels: 2B Bobby Knoop, age 25
Pick 3 - Boston Red Sox: RP Wayne Schurr, age 26
Pick 4 - Kansas City Athletics: C Dave Duncan, age 18
Pick 5 - New York Yankees: SSP Tommy Helms, age 22
Pick 6 - Chicago White Sox: RF Johnny Lewis, age 24
Pick 7 - Milwaukee Braves: SSP Sandy Alomar, age 20
Pick 8 - Minnesota Twins: SP Joe Sparma, age 21
Pick 9 - San Francisco Giants: CF Larry Stahl, age 22
Pick 10 - Philadelphia Phillies: SSP Sonny Jackson, age 19 out of college (Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina)
Pick 11 - Detroit Tigers: 1B Rick Joseph, age 24
Pick 12 - Baltimore Orioles: 2B Vern Fuller, age 19
Pick 13 - St. Louis Cardinals: SP Wally Bunker, age 18 out of college (UCLA; Los Angeles, California)
Pick 14 - Houston Colt .45's: SP Arnold Umbach, age 20
Pick 15 - Los Angeles Dodgers: C Jerry May, age 19
Pick 16 - Chicago Cubs: 2B Dalton Jones, age 19
Pick 17 - Cincinnati Reds: C Jerry McNertney, age 27
Pick 18 - Washington Senators: 2B Hal Lanier, age 21
Pick 19 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RP Jack Aker, age 23
Pick 20 - Cleveland Guardians: CL Bob Lee, age 25
Round 4
Pick 1 - New York Mets: 2B Paul Popovich, age 23
Pick 2 - Los Angeles Angels: RP Rick Wise, age 18
Pick 3 - Boston Red Sox: RP Dennis Ribant, age 22
Pick 4 - Kansas City Athletics: 2B Bobby Klaus, age 25
Pick 5 - New York Yankees: C Mike Brumley, age 25
Pick 6 - Chicago White Sox: C Jeff Torborg, age 21
Pick 7 - Milwaukee Braves: RP Jay Ritchie, age 26
Pick 8 - Minnesota Twins: RP John Gelnar, age 20
Pick 9 - San Francisco Giants: RP Mel Queen, age 21
Pick 10 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP Larry Miller, age 26
Pick 11 - Detroit Tigers: RP Jerry Hinsley, age 18
Pick 12 - Baltimore Orioles: C Pat Corrales, age 22
Pick 13 - St. Louis Cardinals: RP Dave Vineyard, age 22
Pick 14 - Houston Colt .45's: RP Pete Mikkelsen, age 24
Pick 15 - Los Angeles Dodgers: 3B Chico Ruiz, age 24
Pick 16 - Chicago Cubs: RP Dick Kelley, age 23
Pick 17 - Cincinnati Reds: 2B Ron Campbell, age 23
Pick 18 - Washington Senators: SP Ed Connolly, age 23
Pick 19 - Pittsburgh Pirates: C John Stephenson, age 22
Pick 20 - Cleveland Guardians: CF Joe Nossek, age 23
Round 5
Pick 1 - New York Mets: RP Bill Kelso, age 23
Pick 2 - Los Angeles Angels: RP Gordie Richardson, age 25
Pick 3 - Boston Red Sox: C Vic Roznovsky, age 25
Pick 4 - Kansas City Athletics: C Mike Ryan, age 21
Pick 5 - New York Yankees: 2B Marv Staehle, age 21
Pick 6 - Chicago White Sox: SSP Gil Garrido, age 22
Pick 7 - Milwaukee Braves: 1B Costen Shockley, age 21
Pick 8 - Minnesota Twins: SP Dick Estelle, age 21
Pick 9 - San Francisco Giants: 3B Johnny Werhas, age 25
Pick 10 - Philadelphia Phillies: 3B Bart Shirley, age 23
Pick 11 - Detroit Tigers: RP Frank Bork, age 23
Pick 12 - Baltimore Orioles: RP Tom Kelley, age 19
Pick 13 - St. Louis Cardinals: RP Dave Dowling, age 21
Pick 14 - Houston Colt .45's: RP Gary Kroll, age 22
Pick 15 - Los Angeles Dodgers: LF Jim Hicks, age 23
Pick 16 - Chicago Cubs: RP Dick Calmus, age 19 out of college (UCLA; Los Angeles, California)
Pick 17 - Cincinnati Reds: SP Frank Bertaina, age 19
Pick 18 - Washington Senators: SP Bob Meyer, age 24
Pick 19 - Pittsburgh Pirates: 1B Archie Moore, age 22
Pick 20 - Cleveland Guardians: RP Ed Sukla, age 20
Round 6
Pick 1 - New York Mets: RP Johnnie Seale, age 25
Pick 2 - Los Angeles Angels: RP Lee Gregory, age 25
Pick 3 - Boston Red Sox: RP Bill Wakefield, age 22
Pick 4 - Kansas City Athletics: SP Don Loun, age 23
Pick 5 - New York Yankees: RP John Flavin, age 21
Pick 6 - Chicago White Sox: RP John Purdin, age 21
Pick 7 - Milwaukee Braves: RP Jake Jaeckel, age 21
Pick 8 - Minnesota Twins: RP Bill Spanswick, age 25
Pick 9 - San Francisco Giants: C Dave Adlesh, age 20 out of college (Michigan State University; East Lansing, Michigan)
Pick 10 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP Dave Eilers, age 26
Pick 11 - Detroit Tigers: RP Dave Gray, age 20
Pick 12 - Baltimore Orioles: RP Jerry Fosnow, age 23
Pick 13 - St. Louis Cardinals: RP Dave Bennett, age 18
Pick 14 - Houston Colt .45's: RP Fritz Fisher, age 21
Pick 15 - Los Angeles Dodgers: RP Sterling Slaughter, age 21
Pick 16 - Chicago Cubs: RP John Braun, age 23
Pick 17 - Cincinnati Reds: RP Pete Charton, age 20
Pick 18 - Washington Senators: SP Pete Craig, age 23
Pick 19 - Pittsburgh Pirates: 2B Bill Bethea, age 21
Pick 20 - Cleveland Guardians: RP Darrell Sutherland, age 22
Round 7
Pick 1 - New York Mets: RP Ron Locke, age 21
Pick 2 - Los Angeles Angels: RP Chuck Nieson, age 21
Pick 3 - Boston Red Sox: 3B Bill Southworth, age 18
Pick 4 - Kansas City Athletics: RP Vern Handrahan, age 24
Pick 5 - New York Yankees: RP Don Bradey, age 29
Pick 6 - Chicago White Sox: C Joe McCabe, age 25
Pick 7 - Milwaukee Braves: LF Elvio Jimenez, age 23
Pick 8 - Minnesota Twins: RP Dave Bakenhaster, age 18
Pick 9 - San Francisco Giants: 1B Bill Roman, age 25
Pick 10 - Philadelphia Phillies: LF Bobby Guindon, age 20
Pick 11 - Detroit Tigers: LF Rex Johnston, age 26
Pick 12 - Baltimore Orioles: LF Dave Wissman, age 22
Pick 13 - St. Louis Cardinals: 3B Steve Hertz, age 18
Pick 14 - Houston Colt .45's: RP Bill Whitby, age 20
Pick 15 - Los Angeles Dodgers: C John Hoffman, age 20
Pick 16 - Chicago Cubs: 1B Paul Dicken, age 20

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-The Chicago Cubs traded 24-year-old SP Bob Hendley and 22-year-old RP Joe Bonikowski to the Houston Colt .45's, getting 35-year-old RP Dick Donovan and 20-year-old RP Dave McNally in return.
-The Boston Red Sox traded 32-year-old 1B Bill Skowron to the Cleveland Guardians, getting 26-year-old RP Bob Hartman and 24-year-old RF Mike Hershberger in return.
-The New York Yankees traded 29-year-old RF Roberto Clemente to the Detroit Tigers, getting 25-year-old SP Steve Barber and 24-year-old CF Jose Tartabull in return.
-The Los Angeles Angels traded 33-year-old SP Art Ceccarelli and 24-year-old LF Manny Jimenez to the San Francisco Giants, getting 24-year-old SSP Jimmy Stewart in return.
-The Chicago White Sox traded 26-year-old CF Gary Geiger to the Cleveland Guardians, getting 25-year-old SP Bob Sadowski in return.
-The Boston Red Sox traded 30-year-old RP Bob Davis, 24-year-old RP Bobby Bolin, and $296,000 in cash to the Los Angeles Dodgers, getting 24-year-old CF Mike White and 23-year-old RP Grover Powell in return.
-The Houston Colt .45's traded 35-year-old 3B Daryl Spencer and 24-year-old 3B Phil Linz to the Cincinnati Reds, getting 26-year-old C Tom Haller in return.
-The Washington Senators traded 30-year-old RP Dan Osinski and 24-year-old RF Al Luplow to the Baltimore Orioles, getting 28-year-old 2B Dick Tracewski in return.
-The Houston Colt .45's traded 34-year-old CF Bill Tuttle to the Minnesota Twins, getting 32-year-old LF Chuck Essegian in return.
-The New York Mets traded 26-year-old 1B Fred Whitfield to the St. Louis Cardinals, getting 19-year-old 1B Ed Kranepool in return.
-The New York Mets traded 30-year-old RP Jim Owens to the Minnesota Twins, getting 21-year-old 2B Cap Peterson in return.
-The Baltimore Orioles failed to sign 3rd round draft pick Vern Fuller. Did not receive compensation (no offer given).
-The Detroit Tigers failed to sign 4th round draft pick Jerry Hinsley.
-The Kansas City Athletics failed to sign 3rd round draft pick Dave Duncan. Did not receive compensation (no offer given).
-Pittsburgh Pirates owner Clayton Murphy, Sr. passes away. His son, Clayton Murphy, Jr., takes over as owner.
-No one was inducted into the 1964 class of the Baseball Hall of Fame.

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Spring training results
AL: Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, and Cleveland Guardians, 12-6
NL: Philadelphia Phillies, 13-5

1964 preseason predictions

American League
Cleveland Guardians, 100-62
Kansas City Athletics, 88-74
Baltimore Orioles, 86-76
New York Yankees, 86-76
Detroit Tigers, 84-78
Minnesota Twins, 84-78
Boston Red Sox, 81-81
Los Angeles Angels, 75-87
Chicago White Sox, 70-92
Washington Senators, 59-103

National League
San Francisco Giants, 94-68
St. Louis Cardinals, 94-68
Milwaukee Braves, 93-69
Chicago Cubs, 88-74
Philadelphia Phillies, 87-75
Cincinnati Reds, 86-76
Pittsburgh Pirates, 81-81
Los Angeles Dodgers, 77-85
Houston Colt .45's, 72-90
New York Mets, 40-122

OK, let's play ball (tomorrow)!!!

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Awards
1B Deron Johnson of the Boston Red Sox wins the AL Batter of the Month Award.
CF Bob Allison of the San Francisco Giants wins the NL Batter of the Month Award.
CL Dick Hall of the Kansas City Athletics wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Sandy Koufax of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award.
CL Bob Lee of the Cleveland Guardians wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award.
RF Chico Salmon of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award.

First-place teams
AL: Cleveland Guardians (9-5—1 game ahead of the Baltimore Orioles)
NL: St. Louis Cardinals (9-5—a half-game ahead of the San Francisco Giants)

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Awards
LF Tommy Davis of the Boston Red Sox wins the AL Batter of the Month Award.
3B Ron Santo of the Chicago Cubs wins the NL Batter of the Month Award.
SP Denny McLain of the Detroit Tigers wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Fred Newman of the New York Mets wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Denny McLain of the Detroit Tigers wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award.
1B Tony Perez of the New York Mets wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award.

First-place teams
AL: Baltimore Orioles (29-16—1 and a half games ahead of the Boston Red Sox)
NL: Pittsburgh Pirates (29-16—2 games ahead of the St. Louis Cardinals)

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Awards
CF Willie Mays of the Detroit Tigers wins the AL Batter of the Month Award.
CF Carl Yastrzemski of the Milwaukee Braves wins the NL Batter of the Month Award.
SP Whitey Ford of the Kansas City Athletics wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award.
CL Bob Miller of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Denny McLain of the Detroit Tigers wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award.
SP Mel Stottlemyre of the Houston Colt .45's wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award.

First-place teams
AL: Kansas City Athletics (52-32—2 games ahead of the Baltimore Orioles)
NL: Cincinnati Reds (45-34—2 games ahead of the Pittsburgh Pirates)

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Here are the team lineups for the 1964 All-Star Game:

AL
SP Dean Chance (CLE) - 11-3, 1.75 ERA, 128.2 IP, 0.93 WHIP, 6.4 K/9, 3.1 WAR
SP Al Downing (DET) - 6-6, 2.61 ERA, 120.2 IP, 1.10 WHIP, 8.2 K/9, 2.9 WAR
SP Whitey Ford (KC1) - 10-3, 2.21 ERA, 118.0 IP, 0.97 WHIP, 5.3 K/9, 2.7 WAR
SP Juan Marichal (KC1) - 10-4, 2.47 ERA, 134.2 IP, 0.89 WHIP, 5.9 K/9, 3.6 WAR
SP Denny McLain (DET) - 10-3, 1.92 ERA, 126.2 IP, 0.98 WHIP, 7.1 K/9, 1.9 WAR
SP Tom Parsons (WS2) - 4-5, 3.26 ERA, 69.0 IP, 1.28 WHIP, 4.7 K/9, 1.4 WAR
SP Chris Short (CLE) - 9-7, 1.69 ERA, 138.1 IP, 0.94 WHIP, 7.0 K/9, 4.3 WAR
CL Bob Lee (CLE) - 3-3, 12 SV, 0.64 ERA, 42.1 IP, 1.02 WHIP, 5.7 K/9, 0.9 WAR
CL Lindy McDaniel (NYY) - 6-5, 6 SV, 3.02 ERA, 53.2 IP, 1.14 WHIP, 7.0 K/9, 1.3 WAR
CL Al Worthington (CWS) - 9-1, 12 SV, 1.62 ERA, 61.0 IP, 1.07 WHIP, 6.6 K/9, 1.1 WAR
C Elston Howard (BAL) - .282/.349/.407, 241 AB, 6 HR, 120 wRC+, 2.3 WAR
C Johnny Romano (DET) - .214/.342/.447, 215 AB, 15 HR, 131 wRC+, 2.3 WAR
1B Deron Johnson (BOS) - .304/.357/.552, 306 AB, 17 HR, 2 SB, 165 wRC+, 4.0 WAR
1B Bill White (DET) - .310/.370/.473, 294 AB, 9 HR, 2 SB, 147 wRC+, 2.9 WAR
2B Joe Morgan (NYY) - .251/.382/.411, 263 AB, 10 HR, 7 SB, 139 wRC+, 3.8 WAR
3B Jim Ray Hart (CLE) - .276/.334/.510, 286 AB, 18 HR, 5 SB, 149 wRC+, 3.9 WAR
3B Brooks Robinson (MIN) - .277/.326/.394, 307 AB, 6 HR, 112 wRC+, 2.0 WAR
SSP Eddie Bressoud (BAL) - .286/.371/.477, 266 AB, 10 HR, 149 wRC+, 2.5 WAR
SSP Zoilo Versalles (KC1) - .321/.354/.552, 315 AB, 12 HR, 9 SB, 163 wRC+, 5.7 WAR
LF Tony Conigliaro (NYY) - .292/.357/.632, 250 AB, 21 HR, 186 wRC+, 3.6 WAR
LF Tommy Davis (BOS) - .339/.363/.486, 313 AB, 12 HR, 8 SB, 148 wRC+, 3.2 WAR
LF Willie McCovey (CLE) - .236/.324/.458, 275 AB, 17 HR, 132 wRC+, 1.9 WAR
CF Willie Mays (DET) - .305/.358/.597, 295 AB, 25 HR, 3 SB, 177 wRC+, 5.0 WAR
RF Tony Oliva (LAA) - .318/.344/.498, 327 AB, 12 HR, 8 SB, 146 wRC+, 3.5 WAR
RF George Thomas (BAL) - .330/.385/.464, 261 AB, 7 HR, 6 SB, 147 wRC+, 3.1 WAR

NL
SP Sandy Koufax (PHI) - 8-6, 1.89 ERA, 133.0 IP, 0.74 WHIP, 9.6 K/9, 6.0 WAR
SP Mickey Lolich (NYM) - 4-7, 2.62 ERA, 130.1 IP, 1.17 WHIP, 7.8 K/9, 2.4 WAR
SP Jim Maloney (SF) - 7-6, 2.71 ERA, 129.1 IP, 1.15 WHIP, 8.5 K/9, 1.9 WAR
SP Fred Newman (NYM) - 8-6, 2.03 ERA, 133.0 IP, 1.08 WHIP, 3.0 K/9, 1.8 WAR
SP Jim O'Toole (PIT) - 6-5, 3.45 ERA, 120.0 IP, 1.26 WHIP, 6.2 K/9, 2.8 WAR
SP Gary Peters (STL) - 8-6, 2.36 ERA, 137.0 IP, 1.01 WHIP, 6.9 K/9, 2.5 WAR
SP Juan Pizarro (LAD) - 9-5, 2.50 ERA, 133.1 IP, 1.08 WHIP, 5.7 K/9, 0.9 WAR
RP Steve Hamilton (STL) - 3-0, 2.20 ERA, 28.2 IP, 1.05 WHIP, 10.0 K/9, 0.8 WAR
CL Bob Miller (CIN) - 7-3, 13 SV, 1.36 ERA, 53.0 IP, 0.89 WHIP, 6.8 K/9, 1.9 WAR
CL Dick Radatz (PIT) - 5-2, 10 SV, 2.27 ERA, 47.2 IP, 1.03 WHIP, 9.3 K/9, 0.8 WAR
C Jim Pagliaroni (CIN) - .269/.331/.474, 234 AB, 11 HR, 131 wRC+, 2.3 WAR
C Joe Torre (PIT) - .355/.404/.547, 256 AB, 10 HR, 3 SB, 179 wRC+, 4.5 WAR
1B Norm Cash (CHC) - .267/.372/.493, 270 AB, 17 HR, 1 SB, 153 wRC+, 3.3 WAR
1B Orlando Cepeda (CIN) - .319/.378/.555, 301 AB, 15 HR, 4 SB, 173 wRC+, 3.2 WAR
1B Harmon Killebrew (SF) - .275/.378/.570, 207 AB, 17 HR, 178 wRC+, 3.5 WAR
1B Don Mincher (ML1) - .274/.340/.541, 307 AB, 19 HR, 157 wRC+, 3.3 WAR
2B Pete Rose (HOU) - .317/.371/.402, 189 AB, 1 HR, 6 SB, 132 wRC+, 1.7 WAR
3B Ron Santo (CHC) - .351/.384/.612, 325 AB, 13 HR, 3 SB, 190 wRC+, 5.2 WAR
SSP Jim Fregosi (CHC) - .300/.360/.498, 317 AB, 10 HR, 3 SB, 151 wRC+, 3.0 WAR
LF Jimmie Hall (CIN) - .332/.356/.537, 298 AB, 16 HR, 8 SB, 159 wRC+, 4.2 WAR
CF Mickey Mantle (STL) - .284/.386/.609, 271 AB, 24 HR, 3 SB, 181 wRC+, 3.7 WAR
CF Carl Yastrzemski (ML1) - .365/.435/.599, 197 AB, 10 HR, 1 SB, 204 wRC+, 2.6 WAR
RF Bob Allison (SF) - .309/.405/.659, 249 AB, 21 HR, 12 SB, 206 wRC+, 6.1 WAR (injured)
RF Frank Howard (LAD) - .310/.355/.511, 284 AB, 13 HR, 154 wRC+, 2.4 WAR
RF Frank Robinson (STL) - .319/.389/.583, 295 AB, 19 HR, 6 SB, 182 wRC+, 4.6 WAR
RF Billy Williams (PHI) - .329/.391/.519, 295 AB, 13 HR, 1 SB, 166 wRC+, 3.3 WAR

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July 7th, 1964, Fenway Park, Boston

Bressoud Dominates in 9-3 Win over NL All-Stars
All-Star Baltimore Orioles' shortstop Eddie Bressoud had a night to remember.
Not only did he take the field with the game's best players, he was also a huge factor in the 9-3 AL victory over the NL All-Stars.
"We had a meeting before the game, and I was struck by the talent in the room. Old stars, young stars, it's a game I'll never forget," Bressoud said. "I talked to a few of my friends from back home, and they told me to go out and win the game for them. I'm sure they'll be thrilled."

All-Star Game MVP: SSP Eddie Bressoud (Baltimore Orioles)

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Trades before the trading deadline:
-The Chicago White Sox traded 35-year-old CL Al Worthington to the Detroit Tigers, getting 22-year-old RF Jesus Alou in return.
-The San Francisco Giants traded 23-year-old RF Bob Chance to the Washington Senators, getting 37-year-old RP Rogers McKee and 21-year-old SSP Woody Woodward in return.

Awards
CF Roger Maris of the New York Yankees wins the AL Batter of the Month Award.
3B Ron Santo of the Chicago Cubs wins the NL Batter of the Month Award.
SP Steve Barber of the New York Yankees wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Gary Peters of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award.
LF Tony Conigliaro of the New York Yankees wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award.
RF Chico Salmon of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award.

First-place teams
AL: Detroit Tigers (63-43—2 games ahead of the Kansas City Athletics)
NL: Cincinnati Reds (58-46—a half-game ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies)

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Awards
SSP Zoilo Versalles of the Kansas City Athletics wins the AL Batter of the Month Award.
CF Mickey Mantle of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Batter of the Month Award.
SP Jim Bunning of the Kansas City Athletics wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Sandy Koufax of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Joe Sparma of the Minnesota Twins wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award.
RF Chico Salmon of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award.

First-place teams
AL: Detroit Tigers (79-56—3 games ahead of the Cleveland Guardians)
NL: Philadelphia Phillies (78-53—6 games ahead of the Cincinnati Reds)

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Awards
1B Deron Johnson of the Boston Red Sox wins the AL Batter of the Month Award.
1B Boog Powell of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Batter of the Month Award.
SP Bob Bruce of the Minnesota Twins wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Sandy Koufax of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award.
CF Tony Conigliaro of the New York Yankees wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award.
SP Mel Stottlemyre of the Houston Colt .45's wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award.

The 1964 World Series has been determined, and it’s the Cleveland Guardians (96-66) vs. the Philadelphia Phillies (100-62)!!!

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1964 World Series: Cleveland Guardians vs. Philadelphia Phillies

Results

Game 1, October 7th, 1964, Connie Mack Stadium
World Series Game 1 Goes to Philadelphia Thanks to Orsino
The Philadelphia Phillies started the World Series in style, downing the visiting Cleveland Guardians at Connie Mack Stadium by a score of 15-2 to grab an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-7 series. Phillies catcher John Orsino was 3-4 with a home run, a double, and a walk. He scored 3 times and drove in 3.
With Philadelphia leading 2-1 in the bottom of the second, Billy Williams hit a 2-run double off Cleveland pitcher Chris Short. It put the Phillies ahead 4-1.
"Before the game, I told the guys that what happened today would set the tone for the rest of the series," Guardians manager Dutch Holland said after the loss. "I'm really hoping I was wrong about that."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Connie Mack Stadium in Philadelphia.
Phillies lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 8th, 1964, Connie Mack Stadium
Cleveland Win Evens Series at 1
Behind a bravura effort from starter Dean Chance, the Cleveland Guardians topped the Philadelphia Phillies by the score of 6-3 and got their first win in the 1964 World Series. Chance threw 8.2 innings of 6-hit ball for the Guardians. The win moves Cleveland into a 1-1 tie with Philadelphia.
Willie McCovey helped his team jump on top from the get-go. His first time up in the top of the first, he hit a 0-1 curveball from Bob Friend for a 2-run home run, to give Cleveland a 2-0 lead.
"We lost," Philadelphia manager Jimmy Outlaw said later. "We'll deal with it. The series isn't over."
The next game is set to be played on October 10th, 1964 at Cleveland Stadium in Cleveland.
Series tied 1-1

Game 3, October 10th, 1964, Cleveland Stadium
Phillies Hammered by Hart, Drop Game 3 to Guardians
Riding the 2-hit performance of third baseman Jim Ray Hart, the Cleveland Guardians stopped the visiting Philadelphia Phillies, 6-4, in Game 3 of the World Series. Hart was 2-4 with a home run, while adding 4 RBIs and scoring once for the Guardians, who now lead the best-of-7 series, 2 games to 1.
A key moment came with two out in the bottom of the fifth. That's when Hart hit a fastball from Tony Cloninger for a 2-run home run, putting Cleveland up, 5-1.
"The rain was definitely not preferable," Hart said. "It worked out fine, I guess, but we'll be happy if we see the sun next time."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Cleveland Stadium in Cleveland.
Guardians lead series 2-1

Game 4, October 11th, 1964, Cleveland Stadium
Almost There: Cleveland On Cusp of World Series Triumph After 6-2 Win
The Cleveland Guardians got a strong performance from pitcher Denny Lemaster, who stymied the visiting Philadelphia Phillies en route to a win, 6-2, in Game 4 of the World Series. The Phillies could never get a bead on the left-handed Lemaster, who threw 8.0 innings allowing 2 runs. The Guardians now hold a 3-1 in the best-of-7 series.
Johnny Callison helped his team take an early lead with a 2-run single. It came in the first inning, making the score 2-0, Guardians.
Phillies manager Jimmy Outlaw did not take questions after the game, telling assembled reporters that he would hold a press conference "if and when we win the World Series."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Cleveland Stadium in Cleveland.
Guardians lead series 3-1

Game 5, October 12th, 1964, Cleveland Stadium
Philadelphia Wins to Cut Cleveland Lead to 3-2
Facing elimination, the Philadelphia Phillies were looking for a savior. For today, at least, Sandy Koufax delivered.
At Cleveland Stadium, the 28-year-old pitched a game for the ages to fend off the Cleveland Guardians and help the Phillies close their deficit in the World Series. Koufax threw a 9-inning, complete-game shutout in the 5-0 Philadelphia win, striking out 7 and allowing 4 hits. The Phillies now trail 3-2 in the best-of-7 series.
Koufax was sensational for Philadelphia. The left-hander, who finished 3rd in the NL in ERA with 3.25 in 1961, went the distance, shutting out the Guardians on 4 hits.
"Coach said he wanted eight innings, so I decided to do him one better," Koufax said later.
Game 6 is scheduled for Wednesday at Connie Mack Stadium in Philadelphia.
Guardians lead series 3-2

Game 6, October 14th, 1964, Connie Mack Stadium
Raucous Connie Mack Stadium Crowd Propels Phillies to 6-2 Victory; Series Tied at 3
The Philadelphia Phillies and the Cleveland Guardians will take the World Series to a decisive 7th game. In a must-win situation, the Phillies beat the Guardians, 6-2, at Connie Mack Stadium to force the series into what will essentially be a one-game playoff. Philadelphia right-hander Bob Friend had a big role in the win. He threw 6.0 innings of 4-hit ball.
Philadelphia grabbed control in the bottom of the seventh. With one out and a runner on 3rd, Joe Cunningham delivered a run-scoring single, to make it 3-2, in favor of the Phillies.
"We're one game closer to our goal," Philadelphia manager Jimmy Outlaw said later. "It isn't any more complicated than that."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Connie Mack Stadium in Philadelphia.
Series tied 3-3

Game 7, October 15th, 1964, Connie Mack Stadium
Cleveland Wins 1964 World Series!
It was all about winning for the Cleveland Guardians -- and win they did.
There was nothing fancy in how they went about it, players said, they just prepared mentally and physically and then went out and played baseball.
"We did the little things right and we did the big things right," said left-fielder Willie McCovey, who was named series MVP. "Now we're the league champions."
Cleveland defeated the Philadelphia Phillies by a score of 5-4 at Connie Mack Stadium to take the series 4-3.
"Sometimes you get lucky and sometimes you make your own luck," said Cleveland manager Dutch Holland. "We got lucky a few times, but mostly we did the right things by being prepared for each game and playing the game the way it's meant to be played."
Guardians win series 4-3

World Series MVP: LF Willie McCovey (Cleveland Guardians)

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Accomplishments
3+home runs: Tony Conigliaro--3 home runs and 5 RBIs
Ron Santo--3 home runs and 6 RBIs
15+Ks: Jim Maloney (15 strikeouts)
Cycles: George Thomas--4 hits in 5 at-bats, 1 home run, and 3 RBIs
Carl Yastrzemski--4 hits in 6 at-bats, 1 home run, and 3 RBIs
Johnny Callison--4 hits in 4 at-bats, 1 home run, and 5 RBIs
50+home runs: Willie Mays (50)
20+win seasons: Sandy Koufax (22-8), Chris Short (20-10), Steve Barber (21-6), Juan Marichal (20-9), Tony Cloninger (23-6), Dean Chance (21-8)
Hitting streaks: Leo Cardenas (23 games), Willie Davis (27 games), Bill White (22 games), Curt Flood (25 games), Chico Salmon (20 games)
Milestones
1,000 RBIs: Smoky Burgess
1,500 RBIs: Mickey Mantle
1,000 runs scored: Frank Robinson
1,500 runs scored: Mickey Mantle
2,000 hits: Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Al Kaline, Eddie Mathews
300 home runs: Rocky Colavito
2,000 strikeouts: Sandy Koufax

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Here are the player and team hitting and pitching leaders for the 1964 season:

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• SP Ray Sadecki of the Baltimore Orioles wins the AL Gold Glove Award at P.
• C Joe Azcue of the California Angels wins the AL Gold Glove Award at C.
• RF Rusty Staub of the California Angels wins the AL Gold Glove Award at 1B.
• 2B Bill Mazeroski of the Baltimore Orioles wins the AL Gold Glove Award at 2B.
• 3B Eddie Mathews of the Baltimore Orioles wins the AL Gold Glove Award at 3B.
• SSP Denis Menke of the Cleveland Guardians wins the AL Gold Glove Award at SSP.
• LF Tom Tresh of the California Angels wins the AL Gold Glove Award at LF.
• CF Vic Davalillo of the Washington Senators wins the AL Gold Glove Award at CF.
• CF Jackie Brandt of the Chicago White Sox wins the AL Gold Glove Award at RF.
• SP Gary Peters of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Gold Glove Award at P.
• C Joe Torre of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Gold Glove Award at C.
• 1B Norm Cash of the Chicago Cubs wins the NL Gold Glove Award at 1B.
• 2B Al Weis of the Los Angeles Dodgers wins the NL Gold Glove Award at 2B.
• 3B Clete Boyer of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Gold Glove Award at 3B.
• SSP Leo Cardenas of the Los Angeles Dodgers wins the NL Gold Glove Award at SSP.
• CF Mickey Stanley of the New York Mets wins the NL Gold Glove Award at LF.
• CF Willie Davis of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Gold Glove Award at CF.
• RF Jim King of the Milwaukee Braves wins the NL Gold Glove Award at RF.
• SP Joe Sparma of the Minnesota Twins wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at P.
• C Bill Freehan of the Minnesota Twins wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at C.
• LF Deron Johnson of the Boston Red Sox wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at 1B.
• 2B Joe Morgan of the New York Yankees wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at 2B.
• 3B Jim Ray Hart of the Cleveland Guardians wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at 3B.
• SSP Zoilo Versalles of the Kansas City Athletics wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at SSP.
• CF Tony Conigliaro of the New York Yankees wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at LF.
• CF Willie Mays of the Detroit Tigers wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at CF.
• CF Tony Oliva of the California Angels wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at RF.
• SP Fred Newman of the New York Mets wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at P.
• C Gene Oliver of the Milwaukee Braves wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at C.
• 1B Norm Cash of the Chicago Cubs wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at 1B.
• 3B Felix Mantilla of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at 2B.
• 3B Dick Allen of the Milwaukee Braves wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at 3B.
• SSP Jim Fregosi of the Chicago Cubs wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at SSP.
• LF Rico Carty of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at LF.
• CF Mickey Mantle of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at CF.
• LF Bob Allison of the San Francisco Giants wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at RF.
• RP Al Worthington of the Detroit Tigers wins the AL Reliever of the Year Award—4-2 record, 10 saves, and a 3.30 ERA.
• CL Stu Miller of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Reliever of the Year Award—6-5 record, 28 saves, and a 1.72 ERA.
• CF Tony Conigliaro of the New York Yankees wins the AL Rookie of the Year Award—42 home runs, 135 RBIs, and 105 runs scored.
• 2B Chico Salmon of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Rookie of the Year Award—8 home runs, 75 RBIs, and 95 runs scored.
• SP Dean Chance of the Cleveland Guardians wins the AL Cy Young Award—21-8 record, 2.03 ERA, and 207 strikeouts.
• SP Sandy Koufax of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Cy Young Award—22-8 record, 1.60 ERA, and 309 strikeouts.
• CF Willie Mays of the Detroit Tigers wins the AL Babe Ruth Award—50 home runs, 126 RBIs, and 12 runs scored.
• SP Sandy Koufax of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Babe Ruth Award—22-8 record, 1.60 ERA, and 309 strikeouts.
• Dutch Holland of the Cleveland Guardians is named AL Manager of the Year.
• Jimmy Outlaw of the Philadelphia Phillies is named NL Manager of the Year.