On This Date: June 15, 1956

June 15, 1956 — Eddie Miller collects two hits and scores two runs to help Lehighton gain a 6-5 Tri-County League victory over Tamaqua. The winners, coached by Leon “Moose” Kunkle, use a three-run eighth inning to take the lead for good. Christman and Kuntz both add two hits, while Mullen and Buck each chip in with a hit and run scored. For Tamaqua, Bobby Lusky finishes with two hits and a run, while Jim Kristoff adds a hit and two runs scored.