On This Date: Jan. 8, 1971

January 8, 1971 — Don Herman collects a game-high 20 points to help Jim Thorpe register a 48-41 Anthracite League victory over Weatherly. Herman, Kevin Mosser, and Danny Albeck each hit a basket down the stretch as the Olympians, coached by Phil “Pip” Rader, close the game on a 7-0 run. Fran Schlenner finishes with 12 points for the winners, while Mosser and Jimmy Strubinger both chip in with five. For the Wreckers, Jay Hess tallies a team-high 12 points.