August 1, 1948 — Lansford bangs out 17 hits en route to an 8-5 Panther Valley League victory over Summit Hill. “Dubby” Derby leads the way for the winners with a 4-for-5 performance, which includes a double and two runs scored. Larry Furey contributes three hits, one a double, and a run while Eddie Gildea also finishes with three hits. Lansford, which scores two runs in the opening inning and never trails, also receives two hits and a run from Joe “Gummy” Stianche and a pair of hits from “Stosh” Porambo. For the Hillers, Billy Haldeman ends with three hits and three runs.