On This Date: Feb. 3, 1959

February 3, 1959 — Billy Yelsh pours in a game-high 29 points to help lead Tamaqua to a convincing 86-58 Black Diamond League victory over Lansford. Yelsh tallies 27 of his points over the first three quarters as the Blue Raiders build a 28-point advantage. The winners, coached by Eli Purnell, also receive 22 points from Bill Storch. George Willing contributes 11 points to the victory, which pushes Tamaqua’s record to 15-1. For the Panthers, Bob Brennan collects a team-high 20 points.