December 20, 1971 — Palmerton opens its match against Tamaqua with four consecutive pins en route to an eventual 39-22 victory. Mike Solt gets the Blue Bombers off to a good start with a fall at 95 pounds in 2:15. Skip Lilly follows with another six-pointer at 103, registering his pin at the 5:53 mark. Rick Brownmiller continues the run with a fall in 4:26 at 112, while Joe Solt puts Palmerton ahead 24-0 after his mat slap in 4:55 at 120. The winners also receive a pin from Billy Graver at 138 in 1:28. Keith George (154), Dave Wheeler (165) and Ed Garcia (heavyweight) add decision wins for the Bombers.