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The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1976

Page

6

Dalton Bulldogs crush Indians 76 49 in league game

Dalton Bulldogs defeated the Indians 76 to 49 in Rittman as the visitors built a 20 13 first period lead and widened it to 40 23 at halftime Then 55 33 after three quarters with a bench heavy fourth period The Indians top scorers were Tim Fetter with 12 and Cam Bradford with 10 points.

Jim Hopton Dalton Rittman Dalton Bulldogs Indians Billiance Tim Fetter Cam Bradford Scott Pamer Mark Graber John Wachtel Bulldogs

Jim Wells Leads Sunset Bantams in Top League Bowls

Jim Wells posted a 161 game 71 over average and 303 series to lead in the Sunset Bantams Bowling League on Saturday. The Lane Leaders topped teams with a 654 game and 1304 series, while Midnight Delights posted a 647 game and 1830 series. Diane Warner led girls with 185 and 485, and S.C.C.S. topped high game at 887 with Wildcats 2461 in series.

Jim Wells Sunset Bantams Lois Wilson Sunset Girls Terry Noe Judy DeVore Ruth Mathys Midnight Delights Gary Clemmers Ron Spence Harold Snell Randy Smith Diane Warner S.C.C.S Wildcats

Rittman JV Wrestling Edges Doylestown 18-12

Rittman High School reserves edged Doylestown 18-12 in a meet that came down to the final bout. 98 pound Bill Hopton pinned his foe in the third period to give Rittman a 6-0 lead before Doylestown answered with pins by Casey Smith in the 1065 and Brian Selbee in the 119. Scott Freed pinned in the 138 to knot the score at 12-12, then Don Howell pinned in the 188 to clinch the victory. The next reserve match is set for December 16 at 6:00 in the AHS gym against Weat Holmes.

Rittman High School Bill Hopton Doylestown Rittman Casey Smith Brian Selbee Scott Freed Don Howell Weat Holmes AHS Mike Hopton Bob Arnold

Bluffton College names Barry Pickens captain at banquet

Pickens Chosen Squad's Captain Barry Pickens received honorable mention and was selected as next year's captain at Bluffton College Ohio football banquet. He is son of Mr and Mrs C J Pickens of 1 Lincoln Drive Rittman. The Beavers finished 1 9 under first year coach Roy Young with eight starters replaced from prior 5 3 1 season. Bluffton joins Hoosier Buckeye Conference with Findlay Defiance Wilmington Ohio and Indiana and others. Barry is a 1974 Bluffton grad and junior.

Barry Pickens Bluffton College Ohio C. J. Pickens Lincoln Drive Rittman Bluffton College “Beavers Roy Young Bluffton

Copley Posts High PCA League Honors

Jim Copley rolled a 233 high game and 617 high series to lead PCA Bowling League honors along with Jack Lance reaching the 601 mark. Everett Ringer bowled 65 pins over average for 228, Mary Boyes had the top women’s game at 200, and Diane Mann topped the ladies’ series with 483. The Misfits posted the high team game 1101 and high series 3090. Readout lists 200 games by Copley 233, Ringer 228, Lance 212 204, Pollio 212, Mann 209, Gammell 207, Miles Jackson Jr 201 201, Gardner 200, Boyes 200, Francis 200.

Jim Copley PCA Jack Lance Everett Ringer Mary Boyes Diane Mann Mike Pollio Jessie Mann Lawrence Gammell Miles Jackson Jr Dave Gardner Brady Francis

Walter Receives First Year Soccer Award at Bluffton College

Robert Walter sophomore from Rittman won a first year award for playing soccer at Bluffton College Ohio in fall 1976. The Beavers finished 3 8 1 under coach Shiv Gupta. Walter is the son of Mr and Mrs Harry Walter Jr Walter is a 1975 graduate of Rittman High School.

Robert Walter Rittman Bluffton College Ohio Beavers Shiv Gupta Walter Harry Walter Jr Elm Drive Bluffton General Conference Mennonite Church Rittman High School

Rittman Falls To Doylestown In 46-10 Wrestling Meet

Rittman varsity wrestlers were defeated by Doylestown Chipps 46-10. Key results include 96 lb Brian Jackson 7-6 loss, 112 lb Steve Rufener 3-2 win, 119 lb Chris Shook 10-0 win, 126 lb Jim Lance 6-0 win, and 132 and 138 lb Doylestown pins. The win tightens into 46-10. Next, Rittman hosts West Holmes on Thursday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m.

Jim Hopte Rittman Doylestown Chipps Brian Jackson Doylestown Steve Rufener Chris Shook Jim Lance Steve Fairchild Todd Hardgrove Tim Gammell

Undefeated JV Dominates Dalton In 45-34 Victory

The AHS junior varsity improved to 5-0 with a 45-34 win over the Dalton Bulldogs. John Wachtel and Scott Rosenberg led with 12 points each, while Rittman sparked a second half rally and the defense sealed the win. Next games include Orrville and Hillsdale.

Dalton Bulldogs Scott Rosenberg John Wachtel George Kelbly Dan Rusener Mark Robinson Brad Selbee Mike Arnold

School Menu and Price Control Note

School menu items listed for December 20 to 23 with meals and drinks. Christmas vacation noted December 23 to January 2. Price controls abolished November 9, 1946 except for rents rice and sugar.

Annex West Hill

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