Published August 01. 2017 12:17PM
August 1, 1956 - Bob Lusky collects four hits and scores three runs to help Tamaqua roll to a 16-3 Tri-County Legion win over Palmerton. The winners, coached by Don Evans, break a tie game with nine runs in the sixth inning. Larry Leitzel, who finishes with three hits and three runs, collects two hits in the big frame. Jim Kristoff pitches all nine innings for the mound victory, and also helps his own cause with four hits and a run. Steve Yasenchak adds three hits and a pair of runs, while Bill Alonge finishes with two hits and two runs.