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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1948
Page
4
In the West High gym on March 11 Sterling fell 57 to 38 to East Rockford in the sectional tournament second game. Early on Sterling trailed after a strong first quarter but Rockford pulled away as Bressler spearheaded the Rams offense late. Sterling vows another run at the Sweet Sixteen next season.
The G A A held a March 13 play day at the coliseum with ten invited schools Lanark Polo Walnut Oregon Morrison Mendota Fulton Rock Falls and Sterling Community. Girls split into groups to play basketball bowling ping pong and badminton then awards were given and a dance followed.
Sterling high school's 8 H 8 team claimed the Dixon regional basketball title with a 55 44 final over Dixon after edging Amboy 66 59 in semifinals. East Rockford had earlier defeated Sterling in the opening game of the sectional tourney.
In class bowling tournaments Juniors undefeated 2–0 while Lost one. Seniors went 1–2. Sophomores led, Juniors second, Seniors third, Freshmen last. Participants included six Seniors seven Juniors five Sophomores nine Freshmen. Joyce Van Horne led with 147, Vera Kraft 142, sophomore Joan Sénglekins earned third with 120, freshman Kay Eshleman fourth with 119.
Capt. Tom McCormick thanked supporters after receiving the regional tournament trophy. He and line were lauded by Coach Gene Hall and assistants. Max Baumgardner and Ray Wenaga earned all conference second string. McCormick also received honorable mention. Track workouts begin at the stadium soon as a great season is anticipated.
Harry Kidd of The Daily Gazette praised as a truce backer of the Sterling squad. He wrote cage game stories with non partisan sportsmanship, earning student thanks from S. H. S. fans. Sterling lost to Rockford in the sectional, though led early before Rockford pulled away.
Biography chronicles Chet Chester Sherman born 1908 in Lexington Oklahoma. He moved to Minnesota and Knoxville Tennessee for schooling, excelled in football and track, coached at Manlius Thompson Geneva and Sterling, improving frosh-soph programs. 1946 NC SC track crown noted.
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