August 21, 1949 - Tom Willing collects three hits, one a double, and scores two runs to help lead Coaldale to a 9-5 victory over Lansford in the first game of their Panther Valley League playoff series. Al Zummers goes all nine innings on the mound for the winners, allowing eight hits and four walks while striking out four. Dan Conahan contributes two hits and a run, while Cal Mock adds a pair of hits. Coaldale also receives a hit and run scored from Zummers, Charley Hontz, Steve Lehotsky and Paul Radocha.