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1959 San Francisco Giants
83-71
Third place in National League
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Day-by-Day Summary

REGULARS BA HR RBI
1B Orlando Cepeda .317 27 105
2B Daryl Spencer .265 12 62
SS Eddie Bressoud .251 9 26
3B Jim Davenport .258 6 38
OF Willie Mays .313 34 104
OF Willie Kirkland .272 22 68
OF Jackie Brandt .270 12 57
C Hobie Landrith .251 3 29
  Other position players:
Felipe Alou (.275, 10, 33), Andre Rodgers (.250, 6, 24), Willie McCovey (.354, 13, 38), Bob Schmidt (.243, 5, 20), Leon Wagner (.225, 5, 22), Danny O'Connell (.190, 0, 0), Dusty Rhodes (.187, 0, 7), Jose Pagan (.174, 0, 1), Jim Hegan (.133, 0, 0), Hank Sauer (.067, 1, 1), Bob Speake (.091, 0, 1), Roger McCardell (.000, 0, 0)
 
STARTERS W-L ERA SV
L Johnny Antonelli 19-10 3.10 1
R Sam Jones 21-15 2.83 4
L Mike McCormick 12-16 3.99 4
R Jack Sanford 15-12 3.16 1
BULLPEN
R Stu Miller 8-7 2.84 8
R Al Worthington 2-3 3.68 2
R Gordon Jones 3-2 4.33 2
R Eddie Fisher 2-6 7.87 1
R Bud Byerly 1-0 1.38 0
  Other pitchers:
Joe Shipley (0-0, 4.50), Dom Zanni (0-0, 6.55), Billy Muffett (0-0, 5.40), Marshall Renfroe (0-0, 27.00), Curt Barclay (0-0, 54.00)
 

Wednesday, January 14
Former Giant John Ganzel dies in Orlando, FL at the age of 85.
Wednesday, January 21
Future Giant Ricky Adams is born in Upland, CA. Future Giant Jose Uribe is born in San Cristobal, D.R. Former Giant Hooks Wiltse dies in Long Beach, NY at the age of 79.
Saturday, February 14
Future Giant Alejandro Sanchez is born in San Pedro de Macoris, D.R.
Wednesday, March 11
Future Giant Chuck Hensley is born in Tulare, CA.
Sunday, March 29
Former Giant Johnny Allen dies in St.Petersburg, FL at the age of 54.
Friday, April 10
» Defeated Cardinals (0-1), 6-5Sportsman's Park III (1-0)1-0
» Starters: Johnny Antonelli vs Larry JacksonFirst--
» Major-league debuts: Gary Blaylock (Cardinals)
Saturday, April 11
» Defeated Cardinals (0-2), 5-2Sportsman's Park III (2-0)2-0Won 2
» Starters: Sam Jones vs Ernie BroglioFirst--
» Major-league debuts: Ernie Broglio and Howie Nunn (Cardinals)
Sunday, April 12
» Defeated Cardinals (0-3), 6-3Sportsman's Park III (3-0)3-0Won 3
» Starters: Mike McCormick vs Vinegar Bend MizellFirst--
Tuesday, April 14
» Lost to Cubs (2-1), 5-2Seals Stadium (0-1)3-1
» Starters: Dave Hillman vs Jack SanfordSecond½ out
Wednesday, April 15
» Defeated Cubs (2-2), 7-1Seals Stadium (1-1)4-1
» Starters: Moe Drabowsky vs Johnny AntonelliSecond1 out
» Major-league debuts: Joe Schaffernoth (Cubs)
Thursday, April 16
» Lost to Cubs (3-2), 11-3Seals Stadium (1-2)4-2
» Starters: Glen Hobbie vs Sam JonesThird1 out
Friday, April 17
» Lost to Cardinals (2-5), 4-1Seals Stadium (1-3)4-3Lost 2
» Starters: Vinegar Bend Mizell vs Mike McCormickFourth1½ out
Saturday, April 18
» Defeated Cardinals (2-6), 8-1Seals Stadium (2-3)5-3
» Starters: Lindy McDaniel vs Jack SanfordSecond1½ out
Sunday, April 19
» Defeated Cardinals (2-7), 3-1Seals Stadium (3-3)6-3Won 2
» Starters: Larry Jackson vs Johnny AntonelliSecond2 out
Monday, April 20
» Lost to Dodgers (6-3), 2-1Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (0-1)6-4
» Starters: Sam Jones vs Don DrysdaleThird2½ out
Tuesday, April 21
» Lost to Dodgers (7-3), 9-7Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (0-2)6-5Lost 2
» Starters: Stu Miller vs Stan WilliamsFourth2½ out
Wednesday, April 22
» Defeated Dodgers (7-4), 6-3Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (1-2)7-5
» Starters: Jack Sanford vs Carl ErskineThird2½ out
Friday, April 24
» Defeated Cubs (6-6), 4-3Wrigley Field (1-0)8-5Won 2
» Starters: Johnny Antonelli vs Dave HillmanThird2 out
» Major-league debuts: Don Eaddy (Cubs)
Saturday, April 25
» Lost to Cubs (7-6), 5-3Wrigley Field (1-1)8-6
» Starters: Sam Jones vs Bob AndersonThird2 out
Sunday, April 26
» Defeated Cubs (7-7), 3-2Wrigley Field (2-1)9-6
» Starters: Jack Sanford vs Glen HobbieThird½ out
Wednesday, April 29
» Lost to Pirates (6-8), 3-2Forbes Field (0-1)9-7
» Starters: Johnny Antonelli vs Ron KlineFourth2 out
Friday, May 1
» Defeated Braves (9-5), 6-4County Stadium (1-0)10-7
» Starters: Sam Jones vs Carl WilleyThird1½ out
Saturday, May 2
» Defeated Braves (9-6), 8-5County Stadium (2-0)11-7Won 2
» Starters: Jack Sanford vs Joey JayFirst--
Sunday, May 3
» Lost to Braves (10-6), 9-4County Stadium (2-1)11-8
» Starters: Johnny Antonelli vs Lew BurdetteSecond1½ out
Monday, May 4
» Defeated Reds (11-9), 6-5Crosley Field (1-0)12-8
» Starters: Mike McCormick vs Bob PurkeyFirst--
Tuesday, May 5
» Lost to Reds (12-9), 5-2Crosley Field (1-1)12-9
» Starters: Sam Jones vs Don NewcombeSecond1½ out
Thursday, May 7
» Lost to Dodgers (14-11), 2-1Seals Stadium (3-4)12-10Lost 2
» Starters: Stan Williams vs Jack SanfordFourth1½ out
Friday, May 8
» Defeated Dodgers (14-12), 9-3Seals Stadium (4-4)13-10
» Starters: Danny McDevitt vs Johnny AntonelliThird1½ out
» Major-league debuts: Roger McCardell (Giants)
Saturday, May 9
» Lost to Dodgers (15-12), 6-5Seals Stadium (4-5)13-11
» Starters: Don Drysdale vs Sam JonesFourth1½ out
Sunday, May 10
» Lost to Dodgers (16-12), 3-2Seals Stadium (4-6)13-12Lost 2
» Starters: Johnny Podres vs Mike McCormickFourth2 out
Monday, May 11
» Defeated Pirates (12-15), 14-4Seals Stadium (5-6)14-12
» Starters: Bennie Daniels vs Jack SanfordFourth2 out
Tuesday, May 12
» Lost to Pirates (13-15), 6-5Seals Stadium (5-7)14-13
» Starters: Vern Law vs Johnny AntonelliFourth2½ out
Future Giant Kevin Bass is born in Redwood City, CA.
Wednesday, May 13
» Defeated Phillies (11-17), 6-0Seals Stadium (6-7)15-13
» Starters: Ruben Gomez vs Sam JonesThird2 out
Thursday, May 14
» Defeated Phillies (11-18), 8-0Seals Stadium (7-7)16-13Won 2
» Starters: Ray Semproch vs Mike McCormickThird2 out
Friday, May 15
» Lost to Reds (16-13), 5-2Seals Stadium (7-8)16-14
» Starters: Don Newcombe vs Jack SanfordFourth2½ out
Saturday, May 16
» Defeated Reds (16-14), 9-2Seals Stadium (8-8)17-14
» Starters: Brooks Lawrence vs Johnny AntonelliSecond2½ out
Sunday, May 17
» Defeated Reds (16-15), 9-1Seals Stadium (9-8)18-14Won 2
» Starters: Bob Purkey vs Stu MillerSecond2½ out
Monday, May 18
» Lost to Braves (20-10), 4-2Seals Stadium (9-9)18-15
» Starters: Warren Spahn vs Sam JonesSecond3½ out
Tuesday, May 19
» Lost to Braves (21-10), 8-1Seals Stadium (9-10)18-16Lost 2
» Starters: Joey Jay vs Jack SanfordSecond4½ out
Wednesday, May 20
» Defeated Braves (21-11), 6-3Seals Stadium (10-10)19-16
» Starters: Bob Buhl vs Mike McCormickSecond3½ out
Friday, May 22
» Lost to Dodgers (21-18), 2-1Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (1-3)19-17
» Starters: Johnny Antonelli vs Don DrysdaleThird4½ out
Saturday, May 23
» Defeated Dodgers (21-19), 4-2Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (2-3)20-17
» Starters: Sam Jones vs Stan WilliamsSecond3½ out
Sunday, May 24
» Defeated Dodgers (21-20), 6-1Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (3-3)21-17Won 2
» Starters: Jack Sanford vs Danny McDevittSecond3 out
Monday, May 25
» Lost to Dodgers (22-20), 8-0Seals Stadium (10-11)21-18
» Starters: Johnny Podres vs Mike McCormickSecond3 out
Former Giant Dave Brain dies in Los Angeles, CA at the age of 81.
Tuesday, May 26
» Defeated Dodgers (22-21), 6-4Seals Stadium (11-11)22-18
» Starters: Sandy Koufax vs Stu MillerSecond3 out
Wednesday, May 27
» Defeated Cardinals (18-23), 9-4Seals Stadium (12-11)23-18Won 2
» Starters: Gary Blaylock vs Johnny AntonelliSecond3 out
Thursday, May 28
» Defeated Cardinals (18-24), 5-4Seals Stadium (13-11)24-18Won 3
» Starters: Larry Jackson vs Sam JonesSecond2 out
Friday, May 29
» Lost to Cardinals (19-24), 4-2Seals Stadium (13-12)24-19
» Starters: Vinegar Bend Mizell vs Jack SanfordSecond3 out
Saturday, May 30
» Defeated Cubs (23-23), 5-2Seals Stadium (14-12)25-19
» Starters: Bob Anderson vs Mike McCormickSecond3 out
Sunday, May 31
» Defeated Cubs (23-24), 6-3Seals Stadium (15-12)26-19Won 2
» Starters: Glen Hobbie vs Johnny AntonelliSecond2½ out
Monday, June 1
» Defeated Braves (28-17), 11-2County Stadium (3-1)27-19Won 3
» Starters: Sam Jones vs Joey JaySecond1½ out
Tuesday, June 2
» Lost to Braves (29-17), 3-0County Stadium (3-2)27-20
» Starters: Stu Miller vs Bob RushSecond2½ out
Wednesday, June 3
» Lost to Braves (30-17), 7-4County Stadium (3-3)27-21Lost 2
» Starters: Jack Sanford vs Bob BuhlSecond3½ out
Thursday, June 4
» Defeated Braves (30-18), 11-5County Stadium (4-3)28-21
» Starters: Mike McCormick vs Lew BurdetteSecond2½ out
Friday, June 5
» Lost to Reds (24-26), 7-2Crosley Field (1-2)28-22
» Starters: Johnny Antonelli vs Don NewcombeSecond2½ out
Saturday, June 6
» Defeated Reds (24-27), 13-3Crosley Field (2-2)29-22
» Starters: Sam Jones vs Bob PurkeySecond1½ out
Sunday, June 7
» Defeated Reds (24-28), 5-3Crosley Field (3-2)30-22Won 2
» Starters: Jack Sanford vs Brooks LawrenceSecond2 out
» Lost to Reds (25-28), 7-1Crosley Field (3-3)30-23
» Starters: Mike McCormick vs Orlando PenaSecond2 out
Monday, June 8
» Lost to Pirates (29-26), 12-9Forbes Field (0-2)30-24Lost 2
» Starters: Stu Miller vs Ron KlineSecond3 out
Tuesday, June 9
» Defeated Pirates (29-27), 6-2Forbes Field (1-2)31-24
» Starters: Johnny Antonelli vs Vern LawSecond2 out
Wednesday, June 10
» Defeated Pirates (29-28), 11-7Forbes Field (2-2)32-24Won 2
» Starters: Sam Jones vs George WittSecond1 out
Thursday, June 11
» Lost to Pirates (30-28), 12-9Forbes Field (2-3)32-25
» Starters: Jack Sanford vs Bob FriendSecond2 out
Friday, June 12
» Defeated Phillies (21-34), 3-0Shibe Park (1-0)33-25
» Starters: Mike McCormick vs Jack MeyerSecond1 out
Saturday, June 13
» Defeated Phillies (21-35), 2-1Shibe Park (2-0)34-25Won 2
» Starters: Johnny Antonelli vs Ray SemprochSecond1 out
Sunday, June 14
» Lost to Phillies (22-35), 7-5Shibe Park (2-1)34-26
» Starters: Sam Jones vs Gene ConleySecond1½ out
» Lost to Phillies (23-35), 6-3Shibe Park (2-2)34-27Lost 2
» Starters: Joe Shipley vs Robin RobertsSecond1½ out
Tuesday, June 16
» Lost to Reds (29-32), 2-1Seals Stadium (15-13)34-28Lost 3
» Starters: Don Newcombe vs Mike McCormickSecond2 out
Wednesday, June 17
» Defeated Reds (29-33), 7-5Seals Stadium (16-13)35-28
» Starters: Orlando Pena vs Johnny AntonelliSecond½ out
Thursday, June 18
» Defeated Reds (29-34), 8-3Seals Stadium (17-13)36-28Won 2
» Starters: Joe Nuxhall vs Al WorthingtonSecond½ out
Friday, June 19
» Defeated Braves (36-28), 4-3Seals Stadium (18-13)37-28Won 3
» Starters: Bob Buhl vs Sam JonesFirst--
Saturday, June 20
» Lost to Braves (37-28), 4-1Seals Stadium (18-14)37-29
» Starters: Lew Burdette vs Mike McCormickSecond½ out
Sunday, June 21
» Lost to Braves (38-28), 13-3Seals Stadium (18-15)37-30Lost 2
» Starters: Warren Spahn vs Johnny AntonelliSecond1½ out
Monday, June 22
» Defeated Pirates (37-33), 4-1Seals Stadium (19-15)38-30
» Starters: Ron Kline vs Eddie FisherSecond1 out
» Major-league debuts: Eddie Fisher (Giants)
Tuesday, June 23
» Lost to Pirates (38-33), 5-1Seals Stadium (19-16)38-31
» Starters: Vern Law vs Sam JonesSecond2 out
Wednesday, June 24
» Defeated Pirates (38-34), 4-3Seals Stadium (20-16)39-31
» Starters: Bob Friend vs Johnny AntonelliSecond2 out
Thursday, June 25
» Lost to Pirates (39-34), 3-1Seals Stadium (20-17)39-32
» Starters: Harvey Haddix vs Stu MillerSecond2 out
Friday, June 26
» Defeated Phillies (25-44), 8-0Seals Stadium (21-17)40-32
» Starters: Jim Owens vs Mike McCormickSecond2 out
Saturday, June 27
» Lost to Phillies (26-44), 7-4Seals Stadium (21-18)40-33
» Starters: Gene Conley vs Eddie FisherThird2 out
Sunday, June 28
» Defeated Phillies (26-45), 6-0Seals Stadium (22-18)41-33
» Starters: Ray Semproch vs Johnny AntonelliThird2 out
Monday, June 29
» Defeated Dodgers (43-34), 6-4Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (4-3)42-33Won 2
» Starters: Jack Sanford vs Roger CraigSecond1½ out
Tuesday, June 30
» Defeated Dodgers (43-35), 2-0Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (5-3)43-33Won 3
» Starters: Sam Jones vs Don DrysdaleSecond1½ out
Thursday, July 2
» Lost to Cubs (38-37), 10-4Wrigley Field (2-2)43-34
» Starters: Eddie Fisher vs Glen HobbieSecond1½ out
Friday, July 3
» Defeated Cubs (38-38), 4-0Wrigley Field (3-2)44-34
» Starters: Johnny Antonelli vs Dave HillmanSecond1½ out
Saturday, July 4
» Defeated Cardinals (36-41), 10-3Sportsman's Park III (4-0)45-34Won 2
» Starters: Mike McCormick vs Larry JacksonFirst--
Sunday, July 5
» Lost to Cardinals (37-41), 4-2Sportsman's Park III (4-1)45-35
» Starters: Jack Sanford vs Ernie BroglioSecond2 out
» Defeated Cardinals (37-42), 4-2Sportsman's Park III (5-1)46-35
» Starters: Sam Jones vs Gary BlaylockSecond2 out
Thursday, July 9
» Defeated Reds (35-46), 3-2Crosley Field (4-3)47-35Won 2
» Starters: Mike McCormick vs Don NewcombeFirst--
Friday, July 10
» Defeated Reds (35-47), 8-6Crosley Field (5-3)48-35Won 3
» Starters: Stu Miller vs Jim O'TooleFirst--
Saturday, July 11
» Defeated Reds (35-48), 5-3Crosley Field (6-3)49-35Won 4
» Starters: Johnny Antonelli vs Jim BrosnanFirst--
Sunday, July 12
» Lost to Braves (45-35), 4-2County Stadium (4-4)49-36
» Starters: Jack Sanford vs Lew BurdetteFirst--
Monday, July 13
» Lost to Braves (46-35), 3-0County Stadium (4-5)49-37Lost 2
» Starters: Sam Jones vs Warren SpahnFirst--
Thursday, July 16
» Lost to Phillies (32-53), 6-4Shibe Park (2-3)49-38Lost 3
» Starters: Mike McCormick vs Robin RobertsFirst--
» Defeated Phillies (32-54), 1-0Shibe Park (3-3)50-38
» Starters: Johnny Antonelli vs Gene ConleyFirst--
Friday, July 17
» Defeated Pirates (48-43), 4-1Forbes Field (3-3)51-38Won 2
» Starters: Sam Jones vs Ron KlineFirst--
Saturday, July 18
» Defeated Pirates (48-44), 4-3Forbes Field (4-3)52-38Won 3
» Starters: Eddie Fisher vs Harvey HaddixFirst--
Sunday, July 19
» Lost to Pirates (49-44), 3-2Forbes Field (4-4)52-39
» Starters: Stu Miller vs Vern LawFirst--
Monday, July 20
» Lost to Dodgers (52-43), 3-2Seals Stadium (22-19)52-40Lost 2
» Starters: Don Drysdale vs Johnny AntonelliFirst--
Former Giant Morrie Arnovich dies in Superior, WI at the age of 49.
Tuesday, July 21
» Lost to Dodgers (53-43), 1-0Seals Stadium (22-20)52-41Lost 3
» Starters: Roger Craig vs Sam JonesFirst--
Wednesday, July 22
» Defeated Cardinals (46-48), 6-1Seals Stadium (23-20)53-41
» Starters: Dick Ricketts vs Mike McCormickFirst--
Thursday, July 23
» Defeated Cardinals (46-49), 5-1Seals Stadium (24-20)54-41Won 2
» Starters: Vinegar Bend Mizell vs Jack SanfordFirst--
Friday, July 24
» Defeated Cubs (47-48), 6-5Seals Stadium (25-20)55-41Won 3
» Starters: Dave Hillman vs Johnny AntonelliFirst--
Saturday, July 25
» Lost to Cubs (48-48), 5-3Seals Stadium (25-21)55-42
» Starters: Art Ceccarelli vs Stu MillerFirst--
Sunday, July 26
» Lost to Cubs (49-48), 7-3Seals Stadium (25-22)55-43Lost 2
» Starters: Bob Anderson vs Mike McCormickFirst--
Tuesday, July 28
» Lost to Phillies (41-56), 3-2Seals Stadium (25-23)55-44Lost 3
» Starters: Jim Owens vs Sam JonesFirst--
Wednesday, July 29
» Lost to Phillies (42-56), 3-1Seals Stadium (25-24)55-45Lost 4
» Starters: Don Cardwell vs Johnny AntonelliSecond1½ out
Future Giant Dave LaPoint is born in Glens Falls, NY. Former Giant Boileryard Clarke dies in Princeton, NJ at the age of 91.
Thursday, July 30
» Defeated Phillies (42-57), 7-2Seals Stadium (26-24)56-45
» Starters: Robin Roberts vs Mike McCormickFirst--
Friday, July 31
» Defeated Pirates (50-54), 4-3Seals Stadium (27-24)57-45Won 2
» Starters: Harvey Haddix vs Jack SanfordFirst--
Saturday, August 1
» Defeated Pirates (50-55), 9-5Seals Stadium (28-24)58-45Won 3
» Starters: George Witt vs Sam JonesFirst--
Sunday, August 2
» Defeated Pirates (50-56), 5-3Seals Stadium (29-24)59-45Won 4
» Starters: Ron Kline vs Johnny AntonelliFirst--
Monday, August 3
Future Giant Jim Gott is born in Hollywood, CA. Future Giant Mike Jeffcoat is born in Pine Bluff, AR.
Tuesday, August 4
» Lost to Braves (58-45), 6-1Seals Stadium (29-25)59-46
» Starters: Warren Spahn vs Mike McCormickSecond1 out
» Major-league debuts: Jose Pagan (Giants)
Wednesday, August 5
» Defeated Braves (58-46), 4-1Seals Stadium (30-25)60-46
» Starters: Bob Buhl vs Jack SanfordFirst--
Thursday, August 6
» Defeated Braves (58-47), 7-1Seals Stadium (31-25)61-46Won 2
» Starters: Lew Burdette vs Sam JonesFirst--
Friday, August 7
» Defeated Reds (50-57), 3-2Seals Stadium (32-25)62-46Won 3
» Starters: Jim O'Toole vs Johnny AntonelliFirst--
Saturday, August 8
» Lost to Reds (51-57), 9-6Seals Stadium (32-26)62-47
» Starters: Jay Hook vs Mike McCormickFirst--
Sunday, August 9
» Defeated Reds (51-58), 4-3Seals Stadium (33-26)63-47
» Starters: Don Newcombe vs Jack SanfordFirst--
Monday, August 10
» Defeated Cardinals (54-61), 3-2Sportsman's Park III (6-1)64-47Won 2
» Starters: Sam Jones vs Larry JacksonFirst--
Tuesday, August 11
» Defeated Cardinals (54-62), 5-4Sportsman's Park III (7-1)65-47Won 3
» Starters: Johnny Antonelli vs Vinegar Bend MizellFirst--
» Major-league debuts: Bob Duliba (Cardinals)
Thursday, August 13
» Lost to Cubs (55-57), 20-9Wrigley Field (3-3)65-48
» Starters: Jack Sanford vs Art CeccarelliFirst--
Friday, August 14
» Lost to Cubs (56-57), 7-5Wrigley Field (3-4)65-49Lost 2
» Starters: Sam Jones vs Glen HobbieFirst--
Saturday, August 15
» Defeated Cubs (56-58), 6-4Wrigley Field (4-4)66-49
» Starters: Jack Sanford vs Moe DrabowskyFirst--
Sunday, August 16
» Lost to Cubs (57-58), 5-4Wrigley Field (4-5)66-50
» Starters: Johnny Antonelli vs Bob AndersonFirst--
Monday, August 17
» Defeated Reds (56-63), 6-3Crosley Field (7-3)67-50
» Starters: Mike McCormick vs Jim O'TooleFirst--
Future Giant Brad Wellman is born in Lodi, CA.
Tuesday, August 18
» Lost to Reds (57-63), 7-0Crosley Field (7-4)67-51
» Starters: Eddie Fisher vs Don NewcombeFirst--
Wednesday, August 19
» Lost to Braves (64-55), 5-2County Stadium (4-6)67-52Lost 2
» Starters: Jack Sanford vs Lew BurdetteFirst--
Thursday, August 20
» Defeated Braves (64-56), 5-3County Stadium (5-6)68-52
» Starters: Sam Jones vs Warren SpahnFirst--
Friday, August 21
» Defeated Phillies (52-71), 6-0Shibe Park (4-3)69-52Won 2
» Starters: Johnny Antonelli vs Robin RobertsFirst--
» Defeated Phillies (52-72), 10-6Shibe Park (5-3)70-52Won 3
» Starters: Mike McCormick vs Ray SemprochFirst--
Saturday, August 22
» Defeated Phillies (52-73), 8-1Shibe Park (6-3)71-52Won 4
» Starters: Al Worthington vs Jim OwensFirst--
Monday, August 24
» Lost to Pirates (65-61), 6-0Forbes Field (4-5)71-53
» Starters: Sam Jones vs Bob FriendFirst--
Tuesday, August 25
» Defeated Pirates (65-62), 12-5Forbes Field (5-5)72-53
» Starters: Johnny Antonelli vs Ron KlineFirst--
Wednesday, August 26
» Lost to Pirates (66-62), 5-4Forbes Field (5-6)72-54
» Starters: Jack Sanford vs Bennie DanielsFirst--
Thursday, August 27
» Lost to Phillies (53-75), 7-2Shibe Park (6-4)72-55Lost 2
» Starters: Mike McCormick vs Jim OwensFirst--
» Lost to Phillies (54-75), 2-1Shibe Park (6-5)72-56Lost 3
» Starters: Al Worthington vs Don CardwellFirst--
Former Giant Claude Jonnard dies in Nashville, TN at the age of 62.
Friday, August 28
» Defeated Dodgers (70-59), 5-0Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (6-3)73-56
» Starters: Sam Jones vs Don DrysdaleFirst--
Sunday, August 30
» Lost to Dodgers (71-59), 7-6Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (6-4)73-57
» Starters: Johnny Antonelli vs Larry SherryFirst--
Monday, August 31
» Lost to Dodgers (72-59), 5-2Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (6-5)73-58Lost 2
» Starters: Jack Sanford vs Sandy KoufaxFirst--
Wednesday, September 2
» Defeated Cubs (62-68), 4-3Seals Stadium (34-26)74-58
» Starters: Art Ceccarelli vs Mike McCormickFirst--
Thursday, September 3
» Defeated Cubs (62-69), 8-5Seals Stadium (35-26)75-58Won 2
» Starters: Bob Anderson vs Johnny AntonelliFirst--
Friday, September 4
» Lost to Cubs (63-69), 2-1Seals Stadium (35-27)75-59
» Starters: Glen Hobbie vs Jack SanfordFirst--
Saturday, September 5
» Defeated Cardinals (63-74), 3-2Seals Stadium (36-27)76-59
» Starters: Vinegar Bend Mizell vs Johnny AntonelliFirst--
Sunday, September 6
» Lost to Cardinals (64-74), 1-0Seals Stadium (36-28)76-60
» Starters: Larry Jackson vs Mike McCormickFirst--
Monday, September 7
» Defeated Cardinals (64-75), 4-2Seals Stadium (37-28)77-60
» Starters: Bob Gibson vs Sam JonesFirst--
Wednesday, September 9
» Defeated Pirates (71-69), 7-2Seals Stadium (38-28)78-60Won 2
» Starters: Harvey Haddix vs Jack SanfordFirst--
Thursday, September 10
» Lost to Pirates (72-69), 5-3Seals Stadium (38-29)78-61
» Starters: Vern Law vs Johnny AntonelliFirst--
Friday, September 11
» Lost to Phillies (60-82), 1-0Seals Stadium (38-30)78-62Lost 2
» Starters: Robin Roberts vs Mike McCormickFirst--
Saturday, September 12
» Defeated Phillies (60-83), 9-1Seals Stadium (39-30)79-62
» Starters: Humberto Robinson vs Sam JonesFirst--
Sunday, September 13
» Defeated Phillies (60-84), 1-0Seals Stadium (40-30)80-62Won 2
» Starters: Don Cardwell vs Jack SanfordFirst--
Monday, September 14
» Lost to Reds (71-74), 4-1Seals Stadium (40-31)80-63
» Starters: Jim Brosnan vs Johnny AntonelliFirst--
Tuesday, September 15
» Defeated Reds (71-75), 13-6Seals Stadium (41-31)81-63
» Starters: Jay Hook vs Mike McCormickFirst--
Wednesday, September 16
» Lost to Braves (80-65), 2-0Seals Stadium (41-32)81-64
» Starters: Lew Burdette vs Sam JonesFirst--
» Major-league debuts: Al Spangler (Braves)
Thursday, September 17
» Defeated Braves (80-66), 13-6Seals Stadium (42-32)82-64
» Starters: Warren Spahn vs Jack SanfordFirst--
Saturday, September 19
» Lost to Dodgers (81-66), 4-1Seals Stadium (42-33)82-65
» Starters: Roger Craig vs Johnny AntonelliFirst--
» Lost to Dodgers (82-66), 5-3Seals Stadium (42-34)82-66Lost 2
» Starters: Don Drysdale vs Mike McCormickFirst--
Sunday, September 20
» Lost to Dodgers (83-66), 8-2Seals Stadium (42-35)82-67Lost 3
» Starters: Johnny Podres vs Sam JonesThird1 out
Tuesday, September 22
» Lost to Cubs (72-78), 5-4Wrigley Field (4-6)82-68Lost 4
» Starters: Jack Sanford vs Dave HillmanThird2 out
Wednesday, September 23
» Lost to Cubs (73-78), 9-8Wrigley Field (4-7)82-69Lost 5
» Starters: Johnny Antonelli vs Bob AndersonSecond2 out
Saturday, September 26
» Defeated Cardinals (69-83), 4-0Sportsman's Park III (8-1)83-69
» Starters: Sam Jones vs Vinegar Bend MizellSecond1½ out
Sunday, September 27
» Lost to Cardinals (70-83), 2-1Sportsman's Park III (8-2)83-70
» Starters: Mike McCormick vs Larry JacksonSecond3 out
» Lost to Cardinals (71-83), 14-8Sportsman's Park III (8-3)83-71Lost 2
» Starters: Marshall Renfroe vs Bob MillerSecond3 out
» Major-league debuts: Marshall Renfroe (Giants)
Saturday, October 10
Future Giant Jim Weaver is born in Kingston, NY. Former Giant Bunny Hearn dies in Wilson, NC at the age of 69.
Saturday, November 28
Former Giant Blondy Ryan dies in Swampscott, MA at the age of 54.
Monday, November 30
Former Giant Jack Scott dies in Durham, NC at the age of 68.
Friday, December 11
Former Giant Doc Marshall dies in Clinton, IL at the age of 85.

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