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On This Date: (Sept. 15, 1973)

September 15, 1973 - Bob Shaffer runs for 142 yards and two touchdowns and also throws a scoring pass to help Lehighton gain a 30-14 Lehigh Valley League victory over Stroudsburg. The Indians, coached by Andy Silock, also receive 121 yards rushing and a score from Bobby Rhyder. Lehighton opens the scoring in the first quarter as Jimmy Tkach’s interception starts a drive that ends with a Gary Serfass 8-yard TD run. Rhyder’s 7-yard tally in the second extends the lead, while Shaffer’s 9-yard scoring pass to Jimmy Snyder precedes his TD runs of 43 and three yards.