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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1970
Page
2
Coach Gene Hall fields a young Warriors squad with eight freshmen and more. Top players Ken Massey and Steve Dickenson headline the lineup as the team prepares for a 1970 tennis season delayed by basketball and Easter vacations. Assist coach Gordy Nunemaker emphasizes fitness.
Jeff Metcalf reports Sterling's Golden Warrior golf squad, under Coaches Barragree and Nelson, is gearing up for the 1970 season with four returning seniors Al Killion Dave Bates Jim Olson and Kirt Kradle plus two top juniors Roger Wilkins and Gary Taylor. Taylor led last year’s District Meet with an 84 at Spring Creek, pacing Sterling to a third place finish.
The Sterling tennis teams traveled to Clinton Iowa on March 30 where the varsity won eight of nine matches and the junior varsity won all eight. Standout victors included Steve Dickenson Gary Helms Bill James Greg Jokerst and Bruce Nelson in singles with district doubles wins by Dickenson Benson Helms James and Jokerst Nelson.
Smoke Signals recalls Sterling basketball woes from December to February as they endured a brutal 9 of 10 slide. After losses to Rock Island Alleman and Ottawa they regrouped under Coach Hall, winning 8 of the final 10 and thriving in the regional tournament with a stronger fast break and renewed confidence.
Sterling track opens season at the Normal Relays with high finishes. Dan Breed places second in the long jump at 20 9 1/2 feet and fourth in the high hurdles. Dan Over fifth in the mile after a late stumble. Butch Rowland third in pole vault at 12 10. Frye and Sisson exit semifinals in sprint races. Mile and two mile relays show solid early form.
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