On Saturday, August 27, 1921, Ridgeway had another exciting day. Harry Rich, an aviator and stunt man, was hired by local businessmen to entertain the crowds. He planned to “loop-the-loop, hang by his teeth from the plane in midair upside down, and flirt with death in other flying features.” The businesses also offered special bargains that day. Shoppers would find “before the war” prices on many things. The day ended with a baseball game between Ridgeway and Bethany. Both teams were “loaded for bear” and it was expected to be a competitive game. People were invited to “Come spend the day in Ridgeway! Come!” (Ridgeway Journal, Aug 25, 1921)
Sadly, the next week’s paper reported the Ridgeway team lost to Bethany by a score of 13-4. (Ridgeway Journal, Sep 1, 1921)
