Published December 26. 2024 01:09PM
December 26, 1955 — Four players reach double-digit scoring as Summit Hill gains a 67-61 comeback victory over Emmaus in a Smith Hall Christmas Tournament contest. Abbie Lasky’s basket in the third quarter allows the Hillers to grab a lead after trailing by five points earlier in the frame. Dick Ackerman’s driving shot extends the margin to four, and the winners eventually increase the advantage to 15 before holding off a Green Hornet rally. Ackerman and Lasky both finish with 20 points, while Bobby Mullen adds 13 — which includes an 11-of-12 effort at the foul line. The winners, coached by Vernon Hontz, also receive 10 from Doug Paton.