Published January 12. 2017 12:27PM
January 12, 1960 - Richie Conahan leads four Tamaqua players in double-digit scoring, as the Blue Raiders register a 65-58 Black Diamond League victory over Weatherly. Conahan finishes with a game-high 17 points, while George Tomchick contributes 14. The winners, coached by "Pinky" Purnell, use a 21-of-36 effort at the free throw line to make the difference. Dave Wehr tallies 13 points, with Walt Haggerty adding 10. For the Wrcekers, Kermit Hinkle ends with a team-high 14 points.