Published February 28. 2017 12:14PM
February 28, 1961 - A big second half propels Jim Thorpe to a 68-44 Black Diamond League victory over Summit Hill. Jackie Morgan scores a game-high 16 points for the Olympians, who outscore their opponent by a 45-19 margin over the final two frames. Terry Watto and Mike Cibik each score four points early in the second half during a 12-2 run that gives Thorpe, coached by Kenny Kline, the lead for good. Watto finishes with 16 points, while Don Deemer contributes 10. Cibik finishes the contest with eight. For the Hillers, Paul Velitsky tallies a team-high 12 points.