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On This Date: (May 7, 1997)

May 7, 1997 — After spotting Weatherly an early three-run lead, Jim Thorpe scores the game’s final 10 runs to gain a 10-3 Schuylkill league victory. Catherine Henning’s RBI double breaks a tie game and puts the Olympians ahead to stay. Shanna Garber extends the margin with a run-scoring single. The winners, coached by Mike Huber, secure the decision with a five-run sixth inning. Angela Gula starts the uprising with an RBI single, while Henning follows with another run-scoring hit. Sara Sebelin widens the gap with a two-run single. Katie Smith gains the pitching win, tossing shutout ball after the first inning and striking out eight.