ON THIS DATE

Published January 06. 2010 05:00PM

By Kevin Egan

January 6, 1949 Coaldale shuts out Mahanoy Township in the first quarter and then hangs on to post a 45-39 victory. The Tigers, who gain a 13-0 first-quarter start, receive a game-high 22 points from Ted Lithgow. Bill Firman contributed nine points to the win while Joe Lopez also chips on with seven points.