On This Date: Dec. 18, 1973

December 18, 1973 — Rich Oertner pours in a game-high 34 points to power Slatington to a convincing 81-48 victory over Jim Thorpe. Oertner, who also pulls down 11 rebounds, tallies 12 of his points in the third quarter as the Bulldogs use a 26-9 frame to pull away. Pete Reese scores 15 points for the winners, coached by Glenn Rissmiller, while Ronnie Jones adds 11 points and collects 12 boards. For the Olympians, Billy Juracka finishes with 22 points and 10 rebounds.