Little Dot #1
In "Rough and Tumbled," young Richie dreams of joining his neighborhood friends for a game of baseball, but his mother insists he stay indoors to practice dancing. Using a music box and clever lighting, he fakes his routine and slips out the window, only to find his friends' ball game under threat from a bully. With quick moves learned from dance, Richie defends their equipment in a surprising showdown. Written by Larz Bourne and illustrated by Steve Muffatti, this charming 1953 tale captures childhood mischief and ingenuity in a 10-cent comic.
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Richie wants to play baseball with the kids in the neighborhood, but Mrs. Rich insists that he stay inside and practice his dancing. Using some clever lighting and a music box, Richie creates the illusion that he is practicing his dance moves while he sneaks out the window to play ball. Meeting his friends, he plays ball until a bully tries to steal their equipment. Richie fights back, utilizing his dance steps to outmaneuver the bully.
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