Hoops Hooliganism: Basketball Brawl Brings Central Pennsylvania League to Boiling Point

March 12, 1917, was supposed to be a momentous day for basketball enthusiasts in Central Pennsylvania, but what transpired was a far cry from the friendly competition the fans were expecting. The top contenders, Lebanon and Reading, were locked in a heated battle for the championship title of the Central Pennsylvania Basketball League. The stage was set for a thrilling showdown at Reading, with the winner taking home the honors for the season. But little did they know, the rival teams were about to unleash their inner hooligans.