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January 17, 1956 - Bob Mlkvy pours in a game-high 40 points to help Palmerton roll to a 100-69 Lehigh Valley League victory over Lehighton. Mlkvy hits on 15 field goals and 10 free throws to account for his second 40-point game of the season. The Blue Bombers, coached by Win Evans, actually trail early in the second quarter but use a 24-12 stretch to build a double-digit lead. Pete Gulden contributes 24 points to the winning effort, while Terry Eckart finishes with 19. Palmerton ends the contest making 40 shots from the floor.