December 29, 1979 - Five Times News area wrestlers win individual titles at the annual Jim Thorpe Christmas Wrestling Tournament. Tamaqua and Panther Valley both crown two champs, while the host Olympians gain one gold medal. The Blue Raiders’ Dave Kemmerer registers a pin in 2:19 at 100 pounds to claim his first place, while teammate Randy McHugh also posts a fall in 2:31 at 121 for his championship. PV’s Marty Maurer battles to a 1-0 victory in the 157-pound finals, while the Panthers’ Ron Goides flattens his opponent in 1:12 at heavyweight to close out the tourney. Thorpe’s champ comes at 187, where John McGowan records a pin in 59 seconds.