Published May 31. 2024 11:59PM
June 1, 1949 - Frank Radocha collects two hits, one a triple, and scores a pair of runs to help Coaldale earn a 7-3 Panther Valley League victory over Nesquehoning. Johnny “Midnight” Kozak goes the distance on the mound for the winners, scattering eight hits and striking out seven in his nine innings of work. Andy Yarosky and Marty Marek both finish with two hits and a run for Coaldale, coached by Buck McIntyre, while Tom Willing also ends a pair of hits. Charley Hontz chips in with a hit and two runs. For Nesquehoning, Joe Kenny leads the way with two hits and a run.