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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1974
Page
2
A reader laments closed recreation facilities in Sterling while Rec Center is busy with league activities. He suggests schools open gymnasiums to the public in winter with a supervisor, arguing it would boost physical fitness and use idle spaces.
Sterling competed in the NCIC Volleyball Tournament at Dixon with Dixon, Geneseo, LaSalle-Peru, Mendota, Ottawa, Princeton, Rock Falls, and Sterling. Sterling beat LaSalle-Peru 2-1, lost to Dixon 0-2, defeated Ottawa 2-1, and beat Ottawa 2-1 in a rematch, finishing third behind Dixon and Princeton while Geneseo, Rock Falls, LaSalle-Peru, and Mendota failed to place.
Sterling beat Geneseo 84 to 83 after a late free throw, led by Mike Stockwell with 32 points and Stan Gaffey 22. The varsity record moved to 2-5. Holiday tournament losses to Hinsdale Central 53 73 and Belvidere. Braves then defeated Geneseo 70 56 led by Edison 17 and Williams 22, improving to 7-1, then a 63 46 win over Newman. Followed by a win over Kewanee.
Inter scholastic girls basketball begins with a January 17 practice at Challand Jr High. All practices and home games occur there under coach Miss Strong. Must have school insurance and a physical to practice. First game February 5 at Geneseo. schedule includes five home and four away games. admission is free.
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