May 14, 1950 — Tamaqua prepares for the Panther Valley League by rolling past Lakeside, 12-2, in an exhibition contest at the Dutch Hill field. Gus Pajakinas collects three hits, one a double, and scores three runs for the winners, who use a six-run fourth inning to take control. Tom Willing also finishes with three hits and scores twice, while Jimmy Young adds a hit and three runs scored. Frank Wolfe gains the pitching win and contributes a hit and run scored at the plate. The winners also receive two hits from Roy Calabrese.