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On This Date: July 23, 1975

July 23, 1975 — Tom Shober and Gary Barna both collect three hits to help power Nesquehoning to a 14-1 victory over Jim Thorpe in the Panther Valley Little League Tournament. After the winners grab the lead with a five-run first inning, the two deliver back-to-back homers in the third inning to extend the advantage. Vito Focht also chips in with an RBI single in the frame. Anthony Damiano takes care of the pitching duties, allowing just five hits and a walk while striking out 10. Shober finishes with four runs scores, while Sam Cusanelli adds two hits.