August 9, 1977 - Todd McLaughlin has a big day at the plate to help Tamaqua gain a 9-3 Panther Valley Little League Tournament victory over Lansford. McLaughlin finishes with three hits and six RBIs, including a home run and a run-scoring triple. Todd Lepage tosses three shutout innings and strikes out three to earn the victory. Glenn Ward and Todd Tracy both score multiple runs for Tamaqua, while Wally O’Donnell and Paul Ruzicka each contribute a hit and a run. For Lansford, Mark Lazar ends with a hit and a run.