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On This Date: (Feb. 27, 1950)

February 27, 1950 - Mauch Chunk Catholic jumps out to a big lead early and hangs on for a 46-43 Anthracite Catholic League victory over St. Jerome’s. Vince Krebs scores a game-high 16 points for the winners, who finish the first quarter with a 19-6 advantage. The Chunkers, co-coached by Joe and Franny O’Donnell, also receive nine points from both Ed “Crow” Crowley and Juracka while Eugene “Hector” McLaughlin chips in with eight. For the Lions, who rally within two points with a big second half, Joe Zetusky and Bob Tuto finish with 12 apiece.