July 13, 1956 - Jimmy Kroculick belts a three-run homer to help power Jim Thorpe to a 6-1 Tri-County League victory over Tamaqua. Kroculick’s blast, which also scores Phil “Pip” Rader and Johnny “Yock” Dugan, comes during a four-run third inning. Steve Kusko contributes two hits and scores a pair of runs, while Kroculick and Walt Ligenza both end with two hits. Eddie Kostishion, who chips in with a hit and a run, also earns the pitching win, allowing just four hits and one walk while striking out two.