March 31, 1973 - Chuck Kinek tosses a five-hitter to help Palmerton gain a 5-2 victory over Jim Thorpe. Kinek allows just one walk and strikes out seven to earn the pitching win. John Szukics collects two hits, including a two-run single in the first inning that helps the Blue Bombers gain a 3-0 lead. Denny Strohl finishes with two hits and a run scored for Palmerton, coached by Fred Young, while Conrad Everett, Dean Meckes, and Terry Rodgers each add a hit and run scored. For the Olympians, Bernie Bott and Tony Petrucci both collect two hits.