On This Date: Jan. 11, 1966

January 11, 1966 — Paul Long tallies a team-high 18 points, including six key free throws in the final quarter, to help Tamaqua earn a 59-56 East Penn League victory over Phillipsburg. Long, Rich Krepak and John Mateyak all score four points in the third quarter to help the Blue Raiders, coached by Eli Purnell, turn a halftime deficit into a lead. George Krell contributes 17 points to the winning cause, while Ed Tomchick finishes with 11.