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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1944
Page
4
The Clinton Frosh-Sophs faced Sterling at Clinton on December 14 in a rough contest. Both teams tallied 14 fouls, with Ken Gould of Sterling the high scorer at seven points.
The Sterling frosh sophs finished a four game slate with three wins after a 22 to 18 victory over Dixon last Friday. Gould scored ten points as Sterling built an early lead and held on with steady defense.
Sterling 35, Community 19 as the frosh-sophs stretch their winning streak to three with a win at the coliseum. Community struggled, scoring no baskets in the first half and only three points from free throws, while Sterling built a 13 point edge and exploded for 17 in the third period.
Ottawa High School dropped to 1 4 after losing to Sterling led Warriors 30 24 at the liseum on December 21. Duhm and Leseman each scored three baskets with two free throws, while Floyd Hunsberger and Jerry Linton guided the defense and Ottawa trailed early before a late push.
Warriors lost to Dixon by 27 to 26 in a disputed game at the coliseum. Floyd Hunsberger led scoring with 10 points while Jerry Linton and Melvin Leseman added brief injuries and points. A spectator fired a gun, disrupting play as Bucky Wolf missed a crucial shot.
Sterling edged Community 30 to 19 at the coliseum after a rough contest. Hunsberger scored 12 for Sterling while One-armed O'Malley led Community with 6 as both teams fouled aggressively.
Hi Tri girls gathered at the Y W C A on December 16 for a Christmas party. Ruth Goodnight opened with devotions as Bonnie Bell led carols and an exchange of gifts around the tree. A short meeting set a committee to decorate the basement for after school meetings. Members are Connie Doermann Ruth Goodnight Susie Janssen and Marion Wolf.
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