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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1950
Page
4
A first person account of a Twirp date night with BoBo, detailing delays, awkward driving, seating envy, and a post film meal at Goshert's. The narrator describes boyish control, social pressures, and the cost split amid humorous mishaps and a memorable big night.
Pete Hoogeveen's Pee Wee basketeers defeated Dixon 33 to 19 on February 9 led by McCoy with 11 points. The Frosh Heavies beat Dixon 23 to 22 in a tight finish as John Dillon hit the winning basket in the last five seconds. Dillon and teammates Jack Walters, John Marquis, and Dillon each had five points to share top honors.
SHS Frosh Soph beat Hall Township Frosh Soph 48 to 32 on February 10 for their ninth straight win. The Papooses led 17 to 7 after the first quarter as Don Knight and Barry Musgrove contributed seven and eight points, and Dick Czuprynski totaled eleven with five field goals and a free throw.
GAA hosted a series of intra club matches with sophomores edging seniors 33 to 32 while juniors defeated sophomores 16 to 4 and seniors beat freshmen 26 to 21. Six mixed teams list many players including captains Fenner Wederstrasse Nusbaum Kosier Wilkinson and others.
The narrator describes a relaxed gathering with friends featuring Canasta at home and a refrigerator raid. They note it was their idea to take the fellows home and reference a conclusion of Twirp season as being enjoyable in a different way. They mention another double date planned for tomorrow night.
A valentine narrates its life from design to sale to a girl's scrapbook. The piece traces production from artist color choice to printing and packaging, and the anxious hope of being chosen. It concludes with the emotional relief of a warm Valentine day reception and continued life in a dusty scrapbook.
Reminder that Twirp season runs March 17 to 20 and rules prohibit boys asking girls for dates or girls accepting dates. Authors warn violations may affect the Script and call for adherence to boundaries and appropriate conduct during the event.
The SHS Warriors beat Geneseo Maple Leafs 64 to 39 on February 3. Kenaga led scoring with 17 points, followed by Cliff Garriott with 10 and Jim Galloway, Art Thielen, and Ed Wells each with 9 points.
Bob Peugh plans to stay home while George Wechsler would go out with Bill Stewart. Others joke about staying in, acting out, or spending money. Some commentaries tease the season with light banter and puzzled questions.
SHS Frosh Sophs edged Ottawa as Sterling opened scoring and Musgrove led with 14 points on five baskets and four free throws. The game swung with the lead trading hands until SHS pulled away to win 48 to 38.
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