Warrior Cindermen Rival In Interclass Track Meet
Sterling Township High School track aims for the Interclass title under coaches Dietz Howard Hunsberger and Musgrove. The next varsity meet is a triangular on Tuesday April 18 with Oregon Rochelle and Sterling facing Rochelle’s strong squad and Oregon’s usual contenders.
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Sterling Township High School
DuWayne Dietz
Robert Howard
Floyd Hunsberger
Homer Musgrove
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Rochelle High School
Golfers To Host Dixon On Monday
SHS golf team hosts Dixon Monday for the second match of the season following a season opener against Clinton last Thursday April 6. New head coach Donaldson, a guidance counselor and former golf professional, brings experience and high hopes for the team.
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SHS Netmen Open Season Versus Clinton River Kings
SHS tennis coach Gene Hall reports 31 players trying out for the net squad as the team aims to beat Clinton on April 10 and West Rockford on April 12. Five lettermen return with seniors Denny Jokerst Garry Warren June Lee and Terry Snedecker leading. juniors include Bill Feather and Steve Hendricks. Freshmen and sophomores show depth. home court should boost the Warriors as they prep for East Rockford and Moline road tests.
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Clinton River Kings
West Rockford
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Denny Jokerst
Garry Warren
June Lee
Terry Snedecker
Bill Feather
Steve Hendricks
Terry Brooks
Lee Johnson
Larry Seldon
Dave Helms
Sophs
Steve Kanaka
Ronnie Borum
Tom Schuneman
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Moline
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Season Sees Boys Train For Future Team Strength
Mr. Donaldson notes this year focuses on training and learning to keep the team strong for future years. He says the season is worthwhile if students gain sufficient skill to enjoy the game as much as he does.
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Donaldson
Unusual Background Of Spring Sports In Ancient Greece
The piece traces track and field origins to ancient Greece with events like running, jumping, throwing, discus, and javelin. It notes Roman quadrennial meets until 394 A.D., revival in 19th century England, and the first U.S. track meet in New York City in 1870s. Golf and tennis histories are touched, with development in Scotland and England.
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James IV
Ss Club Carnival Set for April 15
The Sterling S Club announces its annual spring carnival on April 16 at 6 30 pm in the SHS fieldhouse with booths games and prizes. Admission 50 cents includes a chance at two transistor radios and other door prizes. A dance follows in the girls gym until midnight. The carnival king and queen will be crowned at the dance.
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