This Day in History: 1928-04-30
Andrew Kurieck was the winner of the Mahwah School’s annual marble tournament. Mr Forte was the referee as 50 boys and two girls vied to represent Mahwah in the local play-off against the winners from Allendale, Waldwick and Ramsey. Kurieck was 13 years old and a student in grade 6B. The New Jersey Championships were to be held in Paterson. In June, the National Shoot-Off was scheduled for Altantic City. The tournament was sponsored by the Paterson Call newspaper. The competition was held in a ten foot ring, with six children in a set, requiring a first, second and a final round to determine the winner. (Bristow)