Sterling to Attend Whiteside County Track Meet 1937
Sterling High School coach Ted Scheid leads the 1937 track squad to the second Whiteside County Meet on Sterling’s new track if finished, otherwise Rock Falls. Returning lettermen include Captain Heller Vallee Shaw Davidson Stabler and Longabaugh. Merrill Taber is out with a burned hand. Key contenders are Frye Ot ten Wolf Gebhardt Johnson Young Janssen Higgens Jurkens Marcher Koster Frey Reitzel Becker Healey.
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Ted Scheid
Whiteside County
Sterling
Rock Falls
Heller
Sterling Tennis Team Beats Princeton in Key Match
Sterling defeats Princeton two matches to none as Puckett and Cies win singles. Puckett beats Ekinger 6-4 6-2 while Cies takes the final 6-4 4-6 6-3. Rutt and Stevenberg lose in doubles 6-3 6-1. coach Brandau praised for improving program.
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Sterling
Princeton
Puckett
Cies
Ekinger
Oppon
Rutt
Stevenberg
Brandau
Roman Banquet May 21 Hosts Latin Club Program
Freshmen Romans attend a Roman banquet with entertainment and Latin prefaced by remarks from Sue Ulbright and Mr Eades. The program includes Rome and the Modern World a play with roles for Ruth Lois Smyre Elaine Dorothy Bissell Elmer Barraclough Bob Salm Virgil Lewis Kornman Mary Beth Harrison and musical solos by Evelyn Linton Betty Jane Long and Mrs Eades. Gaudeamus Igitor is performed with Miss Forbes and Miss Echternach as co sponsors of the Latin Club.
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Sue Rlbright
Eades
Rome
Ruth
Lois Smyre
Elaine
Dorothy Bissell
Cicero
Elmer Barraclough
Caesar
Bob Salm
Virgil—Lewis Kornman
Roman
Mary Beth Harrison
Evelyn Linton
Betty Jane Long
Mrs. Eades
Gaudeamus Igitor
Golf Team Shines in Meet With Princeton
Coach Hoogeveen’s squad posted solid scores at the Bureau Valley course in a meet with Princeton. Lawton McCandless 92 Paul Hubbard 111 Clinton Taber 112 led the five competing players as Johnson Jr and Bob O’Rourke rode along without scoring. Return matches vs Princeton Dixon Community Morrison are planned. The seniors won the girls volleyball tournament with freshmen falling to sophomores 21 49 on day one and sophomores beating juniors 44 23. sophomores then defeated seniors 51 33.
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Hoogeveen
Princeton
Lawton McCandless
Paul Hubbard
Clinton Taber
Paul Johnson, Jr
Bob O’rourke
Bureau Valley
Elmer Barra
Whaley Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at S H S
Script interviewer recaps Whaley's departure after twenty years in coaching including fourteen at S H S. Whaley cites time limits due to shop work but praises players and six regional titles. Brandau expresses cautious optimism and respect for Whaley while confirming no contract yet.
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Whaley
Brandan
Brandau
S. H. S. Cagers
Mr. Whaley
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Freeport
Clinton
Dixon
Rock Island
Champaign
Hugh Whaley
The
Blue and Gold Wagers
Miss Forbes
Miss Echternach
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