Published October 23. 2023 12:39PM
October 23, 1954 - Jackie Diehl throws for one touchdown and runs for another as Nesquehoning builds a lead and then hangs on to earn a 19-13 victory over Coaldale. Diehl connects with Steve Kusko on a 53-yard scoring strike to give the Nesquers an advantage in the opening quarter. Nick Digilio’s interception in the second frame sets up the next tally as a 13-yard gain by Tony Damiano leads to Diehl’s 1-yard TD run. The winners add a needed TD in the third period when Kusko tosses a 58-yard scoring pass to Tony Malaska.