Published June 11. 2016 09:02AM
June 11, 1950 - Charlie Hontz collects four hits, one a double, and scores a run to help Coaldale gain a 7-5 Panther Valley League win over Tamaqua. Winning pitcher Tony Adamec tosses all nine innings, allowing six hits and three walks while striking out four. Steve Sterzen chips in with two hits for Coaldale, who uses a five-run third inning to take the lead for good. The winners also receive a hit and run scored from Johnny Danyo and Mike Gregus. For Tamaqua, Jimmy Young finishes with two hits and a run.