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On This Date: (June 11, 1971)

June 11, 1971 - Rick Sassaman pitches no-hit ball for five innings and Tamaqua’s offense explodes for 11 runs in the second inning during an 18-1 legion victory over Northern Valley. Sassaman sets down the first 17 batters he faces before allowing a solo homer in the sixth. He finishes with a two-hitter, striking out 12 and walking none. Sassaman also collects a pair of hits and scores two runs. Glen Behr and Tom Yelito each contribute two hits and three runs scored, while Den Kamp adds a pair of hits including a double. The winners also receive a triple and run scored from Thad Kosciolek.