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On This Date: (Aug. 1, 1982)

August 1, 1982 - Tamaqua collects double-digit hits in both ends of its doubleheader against Lehighton to gain a Pocono Mountain League sweep. Larry Lech finishes 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs and an RBI as the Travelers bang out 12 hits in the opener to win an 8-4 decision. Greg Machey adds a two-run hit, while John Heffler and Ed Valetine both contribute RBI singles. Valentine blasts a two-run homer during a 7-5 victory in the second game. Joe Ambrose goes 3-for-4 with two stolen bases as Tamaqua ends with 13 more hits.