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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1945
Page
5
Frank Tiny Melichi was elected by state sports writers to the All Star eleven as an end on OUR undefeated school team. The event honors the school and coach, while a later dance for the S Club raises funds for pins. Sterling faces Geneseo Maple Leafs tonight with varsity at 8 and Fresh-Soph at 7.
The Warriors meet rugged East Rockford sharpshooters on their court tomorrow. Last year Sterling reached the sectional tournament at West Rockford with East Rockford also in the field, earning a sweet sixteen berth by winning the event.
The Sterling Warriors defeated the Community Comets 68 to 20 in the opener. Sterling raced to an 8-2 lead, led 16-8 after the first quarter, and widened the gap to 42-16 by the fourth. Key scorers included Melchi Gould Robinson Linton and Hey for Sterling, with Leadman Stark and Fiorini among Community scorers.
In a preliminary game between 8 H 8 and Community, Community rallied to force overtime. Gutierrez Sword and Yell sparked a late comeback, with Matera sealing the 18 17 overtime win for Community after Sterling led 16 12.
Sterling defeated a fast Freeport squad 40 to 31 in the second game of the season. Robinson and Gould led the Warriors with key baskets as Sterling built a 16 to 10 halftime lead and maintained control through the second half.
In the American League intra-mural basketball tournament started on December 12. She-Knee’s Yankees beat Roscoe Black’s Pirates 23 to 20 with Church totaling 13 points. Bud Foulds led the Tigers with 7, as Girton’s Gunners were edged by a fast Tiger squad.
The Sterling 8 H. S. team beat the Clinton River Kings by one point in overtime. Gould scored seven and six for 20, Burridge added five field goals and four free throws, and Price tied the game in the final seconds before an overtime winner. Final score 42 to 41.
Clinton tops the Junior Warriors 24 to 23 after leading 11 to 9 at halftime. Clinton built a small third quarter edge before holding on as Sterling surged then Clinton regained the lead in the final period.
The Frosh-Sophs were overwhelmed by Freeport's quick shooting, losing 43 to 24. Ed Hussing led Sterling with 2 and 7, Stout scored 19 for the Pretzels, and Mellinger fouled out in the fourth. Freeport led 10-3 after one, 26-11 at halftime, with a 9-9 final quarter.
The G A A offers blue and gold basketball pins showing a cheerleader with a megaphone and the phrase Yea Warriors priced with cookbooks and the Household Magazine total 3 50. Leaders Lola Stern and Ethel Proprietor head two student groups. The losing team hosts a party for winners. After school activities include volleyball and bowling. Basketball starts after Christmas vacation.
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