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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1963
Page
4
In two weeks of Rittman Babe Ruth League play the Orioles beat the Colts 12-6 and the Yankees 11-8 to pull even for first with a 2-1 record. Jerry Brickey and Dan Tackett pitched for the Orioles in the 12-6 win while Tackett earned the 11-8 victory over the Yankees.
Akron Golf Pro Association members will play in the first annual Steve Wolfe Memorial Tournament at Rawiga Country Club on July 14. One pro teams with three club members in a best ball format with an entry fee of 10 dollars per player. Half of the proceeds go to prizes and the rest to the memorial foundation. Dorotney, Rawiga pro, leads the event honoring Steve Wolfe who helped grow the course.
Jim Welling nearly pitched a no hitter for the Indians in Babe Ruth League play. Scott Hartman opened with a leadoff double and was left stranded as Welling dominated, striking out eight while his team collected seven hits. Jerry Gordon Ted Schumacher Jerry Gordon and Ted Schumacher each had two hits, with Gordon adding a triple. The Indians improved to two wins in three starts with a solid defensive lineup and key players named in the field.
Ohio Lily Society hosts its second annual lily show at Kingwood Center Mansfield on Sunday July 14. Registration 7 30 to 9 10 a m. exhibit open to public 12 noon to 8 p m. Best of Show wins the society cup. Sweep stakes trophy and rosettes awarded. Special rosettes and bulb prizes listed. midsummer gardens also showcased.
The Rittman pool offers a full slate of swim lessons for both adults and youngsters guided by Barb Lewis. Weekly times include morning sessions for beginners ages 5 to 10 and 10 plus, noon lifecare, and evening lifesaving classes. private lessons and senior lifesaving fill remaining slots. Fees include 25 cent and 50 cent options with special programs like the 50 mile swim and swim and stay fit. Contact Miss Lewis at 925 5876 between 6 and 9 pm.
Esther Swartz-Kretzinger daughter of Mrs. Austin Gift is chosen as director for Ross County Society for Crippled Children day camp near Chillicothe. She will also serve as craft director for 200 children at Camp Pittenger near Tiffin. Her husband Clyde Kretzinger is assistant director and Esther will be a senior at Otterbein College in the fall.
George Allenbaugh, 77 Pinewood, is named chief engineer for Akron Brass. He will lead the newly created research and development department housed in a new Spruce Street research center with a modern testing laboratory under construction. The unit will test new firefighting products as part of a company push on R and D.
Rittman Booster Club aims for a 5000 dollar yearly goal with a booster rocket named 5G rocket to be placed downtown. President Dom Calabria and chairman Lyman Gish outline a 12 event calendar including a car wash white elephant sale and dances. Membership chief Homer Pyle targets 500 members, 100 already joined after one week.
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