March 8, 1955 - Jim Oravec pours in a game-high 30 points to power Palmerton to an 84-55 victory over Saint Clair in a District 11 Class A semifinal contest. Oravec tallies 10 of his points in the opening quarter as the Blue Bombers, coached by Win Evans, gain a five-point advantage. The high scorer adds eight more in the second period as the winners use a 26-10 frame to put the game out of reach. Bob Mlkvy contributes 17 points to the Palmerton cause, while Les Sweitzer finishes with 16. Fred Reinhard also chips in with eight points.