Published May 14. 2013 05:02PM
May 14, 1979 Pete McGuire slugs a two-run home run and also contributes an RBI single to help Jim Thorpe edge Weatherly, 8-7, in Hughie McGeehan League action. The Olympians, coached by Tony Forte, score two runs in each of the first three innings. Ed Kementovic, who gains the pitching win, adds a triple and run scored while Dave Carrigan chips in with an RBI single. Barry Haupt also delivers a key double. For the Wreckers, Jim Suitch hits a two-run homer.