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On This Date: (Feb. 11, 1958)

February 11, 1958 — Bernie Semmel hits three late free throws to help Lehighton to a 66-64 Lehigh Valley League victory over host Palmerton.The Indians, coached by Denny Roth, take an 11-point lead into the fourth quarter only to see the Bombers rally, but Semmel provides the necessary points at the line to give his team the win. Semmel ends with a team-high 19 points, while Dick Obert finishes with 17. Lehighton also receives 11 points from both Ed Miller and Art Dietz. For Palmerton, Dennis Bonser ends with a game-high 21 points.