November 27, 1951 - Palmerton opens its season on a good note, pulling away from Hellertown in the fourth quarter for a 69-57 victory. Harry Mihalik scores a game-high 28 points for the Blue Bombers, who only hold a three-point lead heading into the final frame. Fred Oravec contributes 20 points to the winning cause, while Joe Foran’s club also receives 11 points from Dick Werkheiser.