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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1937
Page
8
Dear Daddy we miss you. Twelve years have passed since you left us. Your memory remains bright in our hearts. Forever in our thoughts Mina Rupp and family recall your love and guidance on this day.
In a tight opener last week the Rittman Junior High boys were unable to stop Liga who dropped 38 points helping Wadsworth Centralized win. The game stayed close through three quarters before a late burst with three quick field goals iced the victory. Nine games remain as Skraha Simonton and McGee lead the squad toward a winning season.
The upcoming game features a youthful Wadsworth squad led by a core of this year’s form, with seventh graders Wenger Moalak and Rupp likely to see action. Doylestown travels to town for a Friday tilt at 4 30 PM, with a box score highlighting the Centra lized fame.
Lifters from Barberton and Rittman will compete in Friday night eliminations in the Candy Kitchen basement to select five finalists. This local event aims to determine the top lifters for an upcoming meet.
Carl Thompson and Tony Cordas say a competition between men from Catch Town and the Akron Y team is planned with the date to be announced later.
Rittman High Indians upset Canal Fulton 34 to 21 at home aided by strong second half defense. Yarman scored 22 for Rittman while Hobbs led Fulton with 10. Bouvee and Ditch anchored a standout defensive effort for the winners.
Bud’s Billiards led Barberton’s B W team into overtime after a fast scoring contest. Simonton of Rittman top scored as the overtime period decided a 35 34 final.
A round of notes on radio and stage figures highlights Sing Qroaby puffing a pipe while singing during rehearsals, Bob Burns patenting a bazooka, Kate Smith planning Christmas travel, Carlton Kadell and Miaward McBride weighing costumed talent moves, Julie Gibson’s stage name quirk, Leopold Stokowski approving radio organ use, and Conrad Nagel guiding CBS productions and film projects.
Shamrocks face Creston Friday in a County Sports League contest. A game with CCC camp of Wooster, set for Saturday at Rittman, was postponed due to gymnasium access problems.
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