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On This Date: (Nov. 29, 1974)

November 29, 1974 - Five Jim Thorpe players finish in double-digit scoring as the Olympians roll to an 81-51 victory over Freeland. Thorpe grabs a three-point lead after the first quarter, but Berrae Meixell tallies nine points during the second frame to help the winners extend the advantage to 15 points by halftime. The margin swells to 24 points after three periods thanks to six points in the quarter from Bill Juracka. Bill Reick finishes with 19 points to pace the Olympians, while Juracka adds 15 and Meixell adds 13. Rich Reis also chips in with 12, with Don Serfass contributing 10.