June 24, 1955 — Pete Wernett picks up the win and also has a big day at the plate to lead Jim Thorpe to a 10-5 Tri-County League victory over Lansford. Wernett pitches all nine innings, allowing six hits while striking out eight. Offensively, he finishes 3-for-4 with a triple and two RBIs. Mike Hodor contributes a pair of hits, one a triple, scores two runs and knocks in one, while Jimmy Kroculick adds two hits, a run and a pair of stolen bases. Mike Hurley also chips in with two hits and an RBI. For Lansford, John Horoschak collects three hits and a pair of runs, and Ted Fritz ends with a triple and three RBIs.