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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1945
Page
3
The Sterling team earned regional bragging rights by defeating Rock Falls Dixon and others in a three win stretch. Track season opened last Monday with workouts continuing despite the loss of several graduates. The first meet is slated for April 14 at the Geneseo Day Relays.
Varsity coaches Musgrove Mitchell and Sherman attended the state basketball finals last Thursday Friday and Saturday. Basketball major letter winners will be announced in the next issue of the Script.
The piece notes changing drinks and colors at Goshert’s with lime cherry and lemon phosphates. It highlights fad leaders Claude Brown Bill Robinson Keith Behrens and peers promoting bright plaid shoe strings red corduroy hats and bold socks. Jukebox favorites and local visitors including the Phantom Boys are mentioned as the hangout winds down for now.
A nostalgic reflection on two old trophy cases and the memories they hold from 1901 to 1941. The piece blends student pride with sentiment, noting football, basketball, track, debate, music, and the worn but priceless value of past achievements.
In February the G A A of 8 H 8 joined the Illinois League of High School Girls Athletic Associations. The first state activity was a telegraphic basket shooting tourney with 131 schools and 24 trials per spot. New members initiated after school under Marion Wolf. ceremony in the school library with candles and songs.
The Junior Hi Y club met at the YMCA on Monday March 12 with Rev. Bechtel as guest speaker on Lising up Yourself. David Paulson and Herbie Shannon cooked a hamburger supper. A meeting is set for March 26 and every two weeks after, inviting all freshman and sophomore boys.
In the last regular game the Golden Warriors rallied late to edge Hall Township 20 to 30. Frankie Melchi led Sterling with seven points and one free throw, while Dick Keiser added six points on three baskets. Frosh soph won 35 31 with Girton scoring four points.
Larry Deusch, senior athlete in the 8S group, plays right end and right guard on the Warrior football team and competes in basketball and track. He is a high hurdler, guards in basketball, and aims to design various objects while remaining active socially. He enjoys Spike Jones music and Moonlight in Vermont.
The Rockford sectional finals see Rochelle defeating Sterling 36 to 33 after a tense game. Earlier, Sterling beat Dixon 48 to 30 and Rock Falls edged Amboy 43 to 31 as regional play featured high scorers like Bill Robinson and Bogott in varied results.
Physical education starts tumbling and trampoline work this month. First session covered rolls, hand and head stands, cartwheels, hand springs, and seven fundamental bounces. Trampoline review included seven bounces and front flips from a knee drop. Next session will add bent dive from the feet bounce and a swing routine using the seven bounces.
After the track men relocate to the stadium, intramural events switch to the coliseum. Sec and tram pa work will be offered on Monday and Wednesday nights at four. Wrestling sessions run Tuesday and Thursday nights.
Six new Jr. Rotarians Bill Scott James May and Stan Ridge were entertained by the Rotary Club during the past three weeks. The Junior Rotarians for the next three weeks are Lester Wade Jerry Jones and Robert Reitzel.
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