On This Date: June 16, 1965

June 16, 1965 — Ed Tomchick collects three hits, knocks in two runs, and scores a pair of runs to help Tamaqua down Drums, 10-2, in a Greater Hazleton American Legion game. The winners, who take control of the contest by scoring seven runs in the sixth inning, receive a solid pitching outing from Ron Greenzweig. The Tamaqua hurler allows just four hits during his seven innings of work. Paul Long also finishes with three hits, while Steve Middlecamp adds two hits and a run scored. Greenzweig and Bud Donald each chip in with a hit and a run.