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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1935
Page
8
Sterling prepares for a head on fight with DeKalb in a decisive North Central Conference showdown that could tie for the crown if Sterling beats DeKalb and Rochelle. Blues hope strong student support boosts their bid as Dixon game scraps earlier reshaped the standings.
Report on Sterling High stadium shows ongoing interest with new financing and construction ideas. Hope grows for a timely solution to provide the much needed structure for Sterling, with frequent suggestions being offered.
Geer’s quintet defeated King’s team 6 to 1 in the decisive G A A tournament final. Captains listed include Doris Geer and Ruth Johnson among ten squad leaders who began with ten teams.
Captain Margaret Gebhardt leads the seniors to a 20-14 victory over the juniors in the final round of the inter-class tournament. Harriet Ports aided coaching as the seniors edged the juniors after the freshies upset the sophomores in the opener.
The note quotes Charlotte Knuth saying she could find nothing about the author in either living or dead books, suggesting a mystery around author identity in the works discussed. The remark highlights gaps in biographical information and prompts questions about attribution and provenance.
Sterling's debate squads show potential for an excellent season with home wins over Rochelle and DeKalb and plans for the conference tourney at DeKalb on March 2. The A squad visits Dixon today aiming for two more decisions as twenty members participate in practice debates.
The upcoming game against Rock Falls should energize the home crowd and influence the result as the team seeks a repeat over Sterling this season. A strong rooting section is expected to boost performance in the pivotal matchup.
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