February 4, 1953 — Dick Laub pours in a game-high 25 points and Lehighton rallies from an early double-digit deficit to gain a 77-67 Lehigh Valley League victory over rival Palmerton. Laub tallies 10 of his points during the second quarter as the Indians, who trailed by 12 after the first frame, pull within two points by halftime. Laub adds six more at the start of the third period as Lehighton takes the lead. Denny Roth finishes with 20 points for the winners, while Joel Samuelson contributes 19. The Blue Bombers receive a team-high 18 points from Dick Werkheiser.