July 29, 1959 Phil "Pip" Rader pitches a six-hitter to lead Jim Thorpe to a 6-2 Tri-County League win over Palmerton. Rader also knocks in a run at the plate. Ed Gargula collects a pair of hits and an RBI for the winners, co-managed by Ronnie Esrang and Fritzie Watto. Charley McHugh aids the cause with a hit, two runs scored and an RBI. Thorpe also receives a hit and run scored from James Billig. For Palmerton, Joe Carazo bangs out three hits.