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On This Date: (Aug. 3, 1970)

August 3, 1970 — A six-run third inning powers Tamaqua to an 8-3 Panther Valley Little League tournament victory over Coaldale. Craig Truskey and Dave Angst both deliver two-run singles in the third for the winners, who erase a 3-1 deficit with the big frame. Joe Barrett pitches a three-hitter for Tamaqua, managed by Al Yelito, and strikes out 10. He also helps his own cause with two hits and a pair of runs scored. Bede Portz adds two hits and two runs, while Jim Abromitis ends with a pair of hits and a run. For Coaldale, Tom Frendak collects two hits and knocks in two runs.