ON THIS DATE

Published December 06. 2011 05:01PM

By Kevin Egan

December 6, 1955 Terry Eckart tallies a game-high 25 points and Palmerton pulls away after a close first quarter to roll past Nazareth, 64-29. The Blue Bombers, coached by Win Evans, lead 15-13 after the first frame but outscore their opponents 49-16 the rest of the way. Bob Mlkvy finishes right behind Eckart with 23 points while the winners also receive eight points from Pete Gulden.