Published May 14. 2021 12:06PM
May 14, 1968 - Rod Moreira throws a two-hit shutout to lead Slatington to a 7-0 Lehigh Valley League victory over rival Palmerton. Moreira receives three runs of support in the first inning as Dave Reese delivers a two-run single and Robert Hankee adds an RBI double. The Bulldogs, coached by William Reese, add insurance with a four-run fourth frame as Norm Handwerk and Warren Reitz both hit run-scoring triples. Reese and Handwerk both finish with two hits and a couple runs scored, while Benninger also chips in with two hits.