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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1944
Page
3
Freeport edged Sterling 28 to 25 at the Coliseum after a tense finish. Ken Duhm led the Warriors with seven baskets and two free throws as both teams traded leads and the Pretzels sealed the win in the final two minutes.
The piece notes high school basketball enthusiasm with blue and gold dress at the Dixon game and highlights G A A rooting efforts. It lists early scoring leaders Ken Duhm 53, Floyd Hunsberger 50, Melvin Leseman 46, plus Bucky Wolf 25 and Jerry Linton 11, and describes intramural teams and odd game antics.
The Junior Golden Warriors fought hard on December 11 to crush Rock Falls 25-6 in the opening game of the year. Rock Falls failed to score in the first and last periods as the Wolverines dominated throughout.
The Frosh-Sophs defeated Freeport 26 to 20 on December 21 at the coliseum. Freeport led 0-11 in the opening quarter as Sterling's Warriors began with a strong run. In the second quarter Freeport added eight points to Sterling's two, then the final two quarters saw Freeport score twelve and Sterling thirteen.
A gym class investigation reveals a student’s watch was taken during the session. The class searches coats and pockets in hopes of locating the timepiece, highlighting a lapse in attention amid coaching challenges.
Local fans will see Geneseo Mapleleaves in the Coliseum as the Warriors host them at 8 30, with Geneseo frosh sophs not traveling and coach Chester Sherman arranging a 7 00 start with Tampico. Geneseo varsity mixes solid wins with sudden upsets and should not be underestimated. The band performs at halftime and between games. 8 H 8 plays Rock Falls next week at Rock Falls.
The Sterling cagers opened the holidays with a 45 to 24 victory over Hall Town ship on Hall's floor. Melvin Leseman led the Warriors with 15 points as Panizzi of Hall was held scoreless. Coach Mitchell’s zone defense impressed as the team showed strong fight this season.
The Golden Warriors beat Clinton 25 to 27 in a tight game played December 14. Sterling led 13-9 first half, trailed 13-5 in the third, then surged in the final two minutes to seal the win amid a crowded footballlike contest and disputed officiating.
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