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December 10, 1943 Nesquehoning holds visiting Mauch Chunk Catholic to just one point in the first half en route to a 46-22 victory. The win is the Nesquers 24th straight at home. The contest features 55 fouls and seven ejections. In fact, referee George Dugan delays the game on two occassions to calm the players. Joe Fedock finishes with a team-high 15 points for the winners, who jump out to a 14-1 halftime advantage, while Bobby Bamford adds 13.