July 19, 1962 - Jackie Figura sparks Nesquehoning to a 6-5 victory over Jim Thorpe in the District 18 Little League tournament. Figura goes the distance on the mound, scattering six hits. At the plate, he finishes with a pair of hits - including a sixth-inning RBI single that scores Pete Malaska with the eventual winning run. Ron Zabroski drills a home run for the Nesquers, while Milan Skodacek ends with a hit and two runs. For Thorpe, Randy Smith collects two hits and scores a run. Richard Armbruster adds a homer.