January 16, 1962 — Palmerton hits 23 free throws to help gain a 61-45 Lehigh Valley League victory over rival Slatington. Billy Heydt benefits most from the foul line, collecting 12 of his 14 points from the stripe. The Blue Bombers, coached by Mike Marcellino, outscore the Slaters in every quarter to secure the win. Mike Hudock leads Palmerton with a team-high 17 points while Terry Steinmetz finishes with 15. Slatington, which shoots just 7-of-22 from the free-throw line, receives a game-high 19 points from Ed Kern and 11 from Denny Lazorchek.