May 18, 1962 – The Jim Thorpe Minor League race is thrown into confusion as the A’s defeat the favored Braves in a 21-15 slugfest. The two teams combined for 22 hits. For the A’s, Leo O’Donnell hits his second home run in as many games and finishes 4-for-4 at the plate. George Albert and Joe Rader also hit round trippers for the winners, while Daniel Albert belts one over the fence for the Braves. The winning pitcher is Walter Boyle.