On This Date: Feb. 10, 1972
February 10, 1972 — Lehighton receives four pins to help defeat Catasauqua, 33-19, and clinch the Lehigh Valley League wrestling championship. The Indians, who claim their first-ever league title by going 7-0 in the LVL, receive falls from Larry Weaver (123 pounds), Mike Knesevitch (157), Lance Barry (168), and George Barkanic (heavyweight). The winners, coached by Rollie Alger, also receive decision wins from Bruce Troutman (95 pounds), Harry Eisenhower (106), and Joe Houser (183).