July 11, 1956 — Pete Wernett and Eddie Kocha both collect two hits, one for extra bases, and score a run as Jim Thorpe registers a 9-1 Tri-County Legion victory over Lansford. Steve Kusko pitches a five-hitter for the winners, managed by Mickey Hoder and Jack “Chubby” Esrang, and finishes with eight strikeouts. Kocha delivers an RBI triple, while Wernett contributes a double. Thorpe uses a four-run first inning to grab a lead it will never lose. Kusko, Walt Ligenza and Bing all chip in with a hit and a run, and Johnny Dugan scores a pair of runs.