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On This Date: (Feb. 8, 1966)

February 8, 1966 - Jim Thorpe tops the century mark in cruising to a 106-43 Anthracite League victory over Hazle Township. Joe Morgan scores 10 of his 22 points in the first quarter as the Olympians, coached by Phil Rader, gain a 10-point lead. The margin swells to 33 in the second frame as Bobby Brown connects for 20 of his game-high 26 points during Thorpe’s 36-point quarter. Dennis Balliet finishes with 13 points for the winners, while Keith Miller and Mike Tessitore both end with 12.