On This Date: April 9, 1975

April 9, 1975 — Jan Krawchuk wins three events to help Palmerton’s track team post an 80-38 Lehigh Valley League victory over Northampton. Krawchuk captures the 100 in a time of 10.7 and claims the long jump with a distance of 18-9 1/4. He also takes the triple jump with a mark of 41-10. The Blue Bombers, coached by Art George, also receive a pair of wins from Steve Kocher, who earns first in the shot put (46-8 3/4) and discus (127-9 1/2). Other Palmerton athletes to post individual wins include Dale Costenbader (880), Brad Browne (mile), John Pitts (two mile), and Roy George (high jump).