ON THIS DATE

Published June 01. 2012 05:01PM

By Kevin Egan

June 1, 1945 Joe Watto collects two hits and steals five bases including one of home to help Mauch Chunk gain a 5-4 Panther Valley League victory over Lansford. Winning pitcher Larry Getz scatters 11 hits and four walks while striking out 11. Xavier Wernett and Heydt both contribute a hit and run scored for Mauch Chunk. In a losing effort, Eddie Kusko finishes with three hits.