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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1951
Page
3
Marv Kaiser led Sterling with 21 points as SHS edged the Dixon Dukes 47 to 45 in the regional tournament. Dixon started strong but SHS outscored them in the second half, finishing with even 16 field goals and clutch free throws to seal the win.
SHS Warriors walloped Lee Center 94 to 15 in the February 27 tournament opener. Bob Galloway poured in 29 points and Ray Gebhardt added 16 as Sterling built a 10 0 start and coasted. Barry Musgrove 12 Chuck Cole 10 Ken Green 9 led Sterling’s balanced attack while Debotal led Lee Center with nine.
Sterling falls 73 68 to Kewanee in the Moline Sectional at Moline. Jim Galloway scores 34 points on 13 field goals and 8 free throws to set a Wharton Fieldhouse scoring mark. Kaiser 19 for Sterling. Addis 25 for Kewanee.
The SHL Warriors lost 55 45 to the Dixon Dukes on February 17. Dixon led 17 14 after one, tied at 29 29 at halftime, and held a 39 36 edge after three. Kaiser fouled out late. Gebhardt came in strong as Dixon used its height to gain the win with Acker leading the Dukes at 8 8 24.
Our congratulations go to Bob Anderson Lyle Matznick and Art Kraft for competing in the state meet. Special kudos to Bob Anderson for finishing third.
Sterling frosh sophs defeated Dixon frosh sophs 38 to 15 at Dixon. Don Puterbaugh scored 4 and 2 for 10, Ramon Gonzalez added 2 and 8 for 7, Kenley led Dixon with 2 and 2 for 6, and Sterling outscored Dixon 12 to 5 in the final period.
Hall frosh-sophs beat Sterling 22-21 on February 16 as a last second tip-in decided the game. Sterling leaders included Lino Carrillo with 3 and 1 for 10, Powell and Marquis each added 5 points, while Wright led Hall with 11 points and ca added 3.
Sterling defeated the Community Comets 53-45 at the Sterling Coliseum on March 2 to clinch the regional tournament. Marv Kaiser led with 15 points, Bob Pough added 13, Jim Galloway 10, while Matt Papoccia scored 13 for the Comets and Hellem 11.
The Golden Warriors of Sterling defeated the Red Devils of Hall 62 to 47, their fourth straight win. Hall fouled repeatedly and lost three players as Sterling shot 18 free throws. Marv Kaiser and Jim Galloway led SHS pressure, with reserves contributing 19 points and Kaiser adding 18. Marty led Hall with 14 points.
The GAA bowling season ended March 1 after February 7 8 high score rounds with Ruth Kim ball Mimi Sheldon and Pat Howe leading. February 21 22 saw Elaine Siex Marlene Metzner Eileen Miner Maxine Wallis Audrey Bos and Shirley Brown as the top team. New 150 Club members are Leola Clark Wanda Rhoades Jean Allen and Marlene Metzner. New Turkey Club members include Mimi Sheldon Elaine Siex Metzner and Eileen Miner. Roller skating begins Tuesdays 4 to 530 with 15 cent fees and free instruction. sign up by the mentee afternoon to meet a 30 participant minimum.
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