December 13, 1972 - Jim Kmetz tallies 24 points and pulls down 14 rebounds to help Jim Thorpe pull away from Freeland for a 67-50 victory. The Olympians, coached by Chuck Hanna, close the contest on a 23-9 run, which is aided by a 13-of-14 effort at the free throw line. Charlie McGuire, who finishes the contest with 15 points, goes 7-of-8 at the line during that stretch. Gene Binder contributes 10 points and eight boards, while Frankie Albert chips in with eight points. Thorpe ends the game shooting 27-of-30 at the charity stripe.