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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1945
Page
3
Sterling routed Cmnnarie 61 to 11 on January 2 as first string played mostly in the opening and third periods. Mel Leseman led with 14 points on seven field goals, followed by Melchi with 9 and Robinson with 7. Community's Leadman top-scored for his team with 4 points.
Coach Bernie Mitchell moves Kenny Haag to the Varsity while Gene Zeller returns from eligibility. Melvin Leseman leaves Feb 5 for the Navy. Intramural play reshapes standings ahead of the Sterling regional. Ottawa Community Dixon Rock Falls DeKalb Hall Township on tap. Through 11 games Leseman 128 Robinson 83 Melchi 71. team total 440 to 279 for opponents.
The G A A invites members to start the new year with individual sports and classes. Basketball begins with Monday or Thursday after school, with practice games and class competition led by Marie Lucas. Bowling sessions continue Thursday noon supervised by Mrs Peterson. 63 girls earned bowling credit and can earn a year letter with 50 more points.
In the DeKalb Holiday Tournament East Rockford survives round play and defeats Waterman 50 to 42 in the final. Rock Falls loses to East Rockford in the semifinals, while Waterman edges Morrison 39 to 37 in a thriller. Joliet and Sycamore were eliminated earlier.
The record shows multiple close losses and a top scorer with 41 points. Harmon tallies 36 and 11 in one game, Dixon 24, Preoklin Grove 42, Milledgeville 26, and Clinton 27 in another. Haag 26 and Doom 24 contribute, with Tavenner noted among leaders.
The Golden Warriors defeated the Rockets 48 to 26 on January 16. Mel Leseman led with 16 points including seven baskets and four free throws, while Robinson added 14 and Melchi 13. Bogott led Rock Falls with 14 points.
Coach Bernie Mitchell's Warriors earned a Christmas victory at Dixon Friday night, finishing 47 to 30. Melv Leseman led with 22 points on nine field goals and four free throws, while Jerry Linton added eight.
Sterling overwhelmed Mendota Falls on January 5, building leads from 13 to 2 after one period to 31 to 6 at halftime. Leseman sparked offense with rapid baskets, Duhm contributed strongly, and Sterling outpaced Mendota with steady scoring from multiple players including Herzler, Keiser, and Wilhelm.
The Sterling team eyes revenge as Ottawa visits the coliseum after a December 15 27 to 38 loss to Mitchels. Since then Sterling's only other defeat came at DeKalb in a 25 to 31 game, signaling a potential 8 H. 8S. win if they perform as trained.
Ike Foy, famed left guard of the 44 Gridiron Warriors, returns to action after a hip injury. Elwood is vice president of the senior class and active in student government, while nicknames Moe Ewood and Ike reflect his humor. After graduation the Navy may claim him. his future plans remain undecided. He is noted for vanilla cakes, Don’t Fence Me In, and a familiar Model A on Sterling streets, with possible journalistic interest seen at the Gazette.
Ottawa Defense beat Sterling by outscoring them after the first half. Ottawa led 13 11 at halftime and pulled away in the third quarter, with Ottawa holding the pace and Sterling's rebounding woes and missed set shots sealing the loss.
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