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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1935
Page
8
Sterling's track squad, led by Bob Gebhardt and Sher, posted strong showings as 1935-36 district tournaments concluded. Rock Falls claimed a distant victory in basketball, while Sterling faced a tough schedule and earned praise for resilience amid rough weather and illness.
A brief item notes a 25 year old individual remains in the national archives, highlighting age and archival reference. The terse line suggests a biographical entry or catalog note tied to Talms.
The article describes student housing with room and board around $400 yearly, fraternity life, and ample athletic facilities at the University of Illinois. It notes 60 sports offerings, 15 basketball courts, 20 baseball diamonds, two swimming pools, and strong gym equipment valued at 2% acres of campus land. The piece mentions recent sports results and plans for spring sports, including golf, tennis, and football, highlighting campus expansion and intramural activity.
Spring football and track open with Captain Healey returning from measles and last year’s captain Rieger coaching. Many veterans gone from track, but strong newcomers join as Oak Park relays loom. Aiming for a standout finish to the 1934-35 athletic season.
Golf begins to emerge as players chase balls on a still frozen course while tennis preparations speed up as the weather warms, signaling spring sports in full swing.
Sterling fell to De Kalb on their home floor amid a season slump just before the tournament. The only other pre tournament game was a win at Rochelle where over a hundred students rode the train to attend. De Kalb topped the North Central conference with Sterling finishing second.
In the Freeport sectional tournament S H S cagers faced Harlem Consolidated Five of Rockford and then Oregon. Davidson fueled a second half rally but Rockford Giants held a 11 25 score. The team earned a runner up trophy and earned praise for defense and coach Whaley.
A series of brief bios describe Sterling High School staff and their diverse backgrounds. Smiling Miss Schick links to Abe Lincoln, Miss Ludens to Jean Harlow, and Miss Murphy to study in Europe. Others include Miss Neff in domestic science, Miss Bassett in commerce, Miss Mortensen in math and biology, Mrs. Davis in earlier teaching, shop master Mr. Timmons, music director Mr. Bailey, English IV teacher Miss Lovrien, Latin teacher Miss Forbes, debate coach Mr. Robbins, and his roles at Bement and Tampico High with ministerial ordination.
The fourth and final senior luncheon of the year will be held April 17. Lillian Voeltz and assistants will plan and supervise the noon fete with dancing to follow as usual.
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