January 8, 1958 — Pete Cheplick scores a game-high 20 points to help Coaldale pull out a 65-62 Black Diamond League upset victory over favored Tamaqua. Cheplick, along with Greg Posta and Pal Evans, lead the Tigers to a 19-11 spread in the third quarter to help snap a halftime tie and give the host team a lead. The Raiders rally in the fourth frame but miss 13 of their final 17 free throws to secure the win for Coaldale, coached by Tom Leonard. Posta ends with 17 points, while Evans chips in with 11. Billy Yelsh tops Tamaqua with 19 points.