The winning New York Numbers numbers for August 31, 1987 were: evening 7-4-4.
Sum is the digits added together (5+5+0 = 10). Root sum keeps adding until one digit is left (10 → 1+0 = 1) — many regular players track it in their notebooks. Odd/Even marks each digit O or E (5-5-0 = OOE). High/Low marks 0–4 as L and 5–9 as H (5-5-0 = HHL).
| Date | Draw | Numbers | Sum | Root |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 1987 | Evening | 7-4-4 | 15 | 6 |
| Aug 30, 1987 | Evening | 7-1-2 | 10 | 1 |
| Aug 29, 1987 | Evening | 9-0-0 | 9 | 9 |
| Aug 28, 1987 | Evening | 9-7-5 | 21 | 3 |
| Aug 27, 1987 | Evening | 4-2-4 | 10 | 1 |
| Aug 26, 1987 | Evening | 7-6-8 | 21 | 3 |
| Aug 25, 1987 | Evening | 2-5-9 | 16 | 7 |