PHOTO: Strasburg Tigers High School Head Coach - Ernest Raber*
Ernest Raber, who took over the cage duties last Fall, today announced his resignation effective at the close of the current school term. He cited "public overemphasis on winning" as his reasons for resigning. During the past season, Strasburg posted a 6-13 overall record including a 2-6 mark in the Tuscarawas County Class "A" League. The Tigers lost to Stone Creek 57-41 in the county tournament opener.
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Raber, a native of Sugarcreek, also served as baseball coach and taught history and physical education. Prior to taking the Strasburg position, the 32-year-old Raber had served as basketball coach at Springfield Local High School near Toledo and two years at Lexington High near Mansfield. At Lexington, his teams were county champion and runner-up. His baseball squad won county titles during the two seasons. He also coached one year at Winterhaven, Florida. A graduate of Bowling Green University where he was a varsity cager. Raber has no plans for the immediate future. "I would like to leave coaching or remain in it on a Junior High level." he said in announcing his resignation. He also said he would like to advance into the school administration field.
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Raber succeeded Ed McGlumphy last Fall. McGlumphy, who was named to the position a year ago while he was at Stone Creek, resigned the post before he took over to return to Martins Ferry, his alma mater. McGlumphy would have succeeded Charles Caniford, Strasburg High School principal.
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Friday, May 1, 1959
The Daily Reporter
Dover, Ohio
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