Published August 24. 2020 01:42PM
August 24, 1961 - Joe Sweeney pitches a two-hitter to help Coaldale gain a 7-4 victory over Nesquehoning in a Panther Valley Little League Tournament contest. The winners, who trail 3-0 early in the game, use a four-run fourth inning to take the lead for good. George Makovec collcts two hits and scores a run for Coaldale, while Jim Gould adds a hit and a pair of runs. Both Bob Maruschak and John Furey chips in with a hit and a run. For the Nesquers, Joe Malaska ends with a hit and two runs scored.