June 21, 1973 — Den Strohl collects two hits, two runs and two RBIs to help Palmerton earn a 9-8 Lehigh Valley Legion victory over Parkland. Strohl delivers a two-run single during a five-run seventh inning. George Kurtz opens the scoring in the third frame when his single chases home both Conrad “Smokey” Everett and Randy Smith. Jerry Serfass and Smith add RBI singles in the contest, while Jim Kurtz scores a couple of runs. Dean Meckes gains the pitching win, striking out six over seven innings.