February 19, 1954 — Tamaqua converts 23 times from the foul line, including eight by Dave Evans, to pull out a 59-56 Black Diamond League victory over Coaldale. The Blue Raiders, who trail by 12 points after three quarters, outscore the Tigers by a 23-8 margin in the final frame to rally for the win. Evans finishes with a game-high 18 points, while Ron Schock and Charlie Kellner both add 13 points for Tamaqua, coached by Eli “Pinkey” Purnell. For Coaldale, Jim Price tallies a team-high 16 points, while John Zelnick chips in with 11.