On This Date: Dec. 22, 1961

December 22, 1961 — Metro Ketz pours in a game-high 23 points to help Coaldale pull out a 59-58 victory over host Minersville. The Tigers, coached by Geno Poli, trail by five points entering the fourth quarter, but Ketz and Ed Kassak score early in the frame to put their team ahead. Kassak finishes with 16 points for the winners, who outscore their opponent by a 17-8 margin at the free throw line. George Priggins chips in with seven points, while Tom Durich adds six.