ON THIS DATE

Published January 06. 2011 05:00PM

By Kevin Egan

January 6, 1949 Ted Lithgow's big game propels Coaldale to a 45-39 victory over Mahanoy Township. Lithgow hits for a game-high 22 points for the Tigers, who outscore their opponent by a 13-0 margin in the first quarter. The winners, coached by Tom Raymer, also receive nine points from Bill Firman while Joe Lopez chips in with seven.