On This Date: Jan. 4, 1974

January 4, 1974 — Jay Mayes tallies 12 of his 14 points in the third quarter to help Lehighton rally for a 68-56 Lehigh Valley League victory over Palmerton. The Indians, coached by Jim Smith, trail by 14 points midway through the second frame before starting their comeback. Blaine Dietz finishes the contest with a game-high 22 points, while Denny Rehrig matches Mayes with 14. The winners, who outscore their rivals by a 22-10 margin in the third, also receive eight points from Kevin Koch. For the Bombers, Jim Hay nets a team-high 21 points.