February 5, 1954 — A bucket from Art George and a free throw by Jim Oravec late in the fourth quarter prove to be the difference as Palmerton earns a tight 40-37 Lehigh Valley League victory over host Northampton. The Blue Bombers, coached by Win Evans, trail by a point at halftime before outscoring the Kids in the second half. George finishes with a game-high 13 points while Oravec ends with 10. The winners, who take over first place in the LVL’s second half, also receive six points from both Bob Mlkvy and Willard Fritzinger.