January 12, 1974 - Five straight wins between 114 and 140 pounds help Tamaqua gain a 36-21 wrestling decision over Jim Thorpe. The Blue Raiders, coached by Paul Dodson, drop the first two matches before reeling off the five consecutive victories. Perry Breiner (114 pounds), Allan Steigerwalt (121) and John Bachert (128) all register pins to put Tamaqua ahead. Bruce Steigerwalt follows with a decision at 134, and Greg Confer completes the run with another fall at 140. The Raiders also receive a pin from Paul James at 157, with Mike Burns adding a one-point decision win at 169.