Biography
Ritter made a very brief appearance in the Pacific Coast League in 1929, pitching one inning for the Hollywood Stars. For the remainder of the season, Ritter pitched for Mesa in the Arizona State League, going 8-8.3 The next season, Ritter pitched for El Paso in the Arizona State League.4 Later, he pitched semi-professionally for the Texon Oilers.5
Ritter died on September 28th, 1988 in Lowell, AR.6 He was buried in Elm Springs Cemetery in Elm Springs, AR.7
Excerpts
"Walter Ritter, new twirler for the [El Paso] Texans, went the route for the local club and was also punished badly. Ritter pitched for Mesa in the league last year, winning eight and losing eight games."8
''"Wally Ritter, from the Arizona-Texas League, who also has seen action with Hollywood in the Pacific coast [is with Texon]."9
Stats
Statistics at Baseball-Reference.com.
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El Paso Evening Post, 7/2/1930
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El Paso Evening Post, 7/2/1930
5
Abilene Reporter-News, 8/10/1932
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El Paso Evening Post, 7/2/1930
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Abilene Reporter-News, 8/10/1932