On This Date: Jan. 31, 1969

January 31, 1969 — The Stulginsky brothers combine for 32 points to help Marian pull out a 59-55 Anthracite League comeback victory over Jim Thorpe. Ed Stulginsky, who finishes with a game-high 19 points, sparks a third-quarter run that helps the Colts rebound from a 12-point halftime deficit. Bill Stulginsky nets six of his 13 points in the final frame as Marian takes the lead. John Teprovich also tallies six in the fourth period to help seal the win. Teprovich finishes with 10 points, as does Tom Andregic. For Thorpe, Hal Hydro nets a team-high 18 points.