September 13, 1964 — Lehighton’s Arlie Kratzer captures the Mahoning Valley Country Club golf championship for the third straight year by defeating Jimmy Dougherty of Coaldale. Dogherty reaches the finals by downing a former champion — Stan Kozuch of Summit Hill. Kratzer finishes strong, shooting one-under over the final six holes. After starting the match slow, he gains the title by winning holes 22-26 and halving the 27th hole.