On This Date: Jan. 20, 1967

January 20, 1967 — Four Jim Thorpe players reach double-figure scoring, allowing the Olympians to post a 60-53 Anthracite League comeback victory over Weatherly. Dennis Balliet leads the way for Thorpe, coached by Phil Rader, collecting a team-high 21 points. Mike Tessitore contributes 14 points, while Clem McGinley adds 11 points and pulls down 21 rebounds. The winners, who trail by three points at halftime, also receive 10 points and 17 boards from Eugene Sweeney. For the Wreckers, Henry Panckeri collects a game-high 24 points.