ON THIS DATE

July 31, 1955 Johnny "Doley" Smith blasts a two-run homer to help the Jim Thorpe Indians claim the Carbon-Schuylkill League title with a 4-1 victory over Bowmanstown. Louie Huber gains the pitching win, tossing all nine innings. Roy Gover collects two hits, one a triple, and scores two runs while "X" Wernett finishes with a pair of hits and an RBI. For Bowmanstown, Mel Everett bangs out three hits and scores a run.