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On This Date: (Jan. 5, 1951)

January 5, 1951 - John Yanchura scores a team-high 17 points to help Lansford pull away from Mauch Chunk for a 56-37 victory. Tied at 15-15 in the second quarter, Steve Butcher hits a pair of free throws to start an 11-4 run that gives the Panthers - coached by Mike Oriel - a lead they will never relinquish. Marvie Evans contributes 12 points to the win, while Bob Holmes ends with 11. For Mauch Chunk, George Hewitt finishes with a game-high 19 points.