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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1934
Page
2
D McClanathan provides insights into Sterling and Rock Falls ahead of the inter-city championship on Thanksgiving day. Sterling’s backfield averages 141 pounds vs Rock Falls 70, while Sterling team averages 150 and Rock Falls 169. Lineups by home position jersey numbers and weights are listed.
Coach Whaley has formed a large basketball drill squad before the season opens. Intensive practice will begin after football ends, and the Sterling team will face Rock Island in the first bout here. Sterling carries a 64-21 record over the past four years, making this an eye opening, strong test for the new squad.
The article notes uncertainty about a junior-senior game this year but confirms a Last Tackle Day for seniors. It recalls grads remembering brutal hits from bulky seniors, with humor about whether the injuries were fatal or lasting, yet smiles remained.
Bud Sundberg won the final cross country meet with a 5:49 time in a two mile race. Sims finished second and Heller, a freshman, was third on a cold day as runners ended the season well conditioned after early training.
S H S alumni George Bresnahan rose to become head track and cross country coach at the University of Iowa. Born in Ida Grove, he moved to Sterling, graduated in 1910, studied at Wisconsin, served in World War I, and became Iowa chief track coach in 1921. His teams set strong Western Conference records and he coached world class stars.
Robert Snavely, 31, elected to membership in Grinnell College's Men's Forensic club. The senior, a Phi Beta Kappa member, is one of six new members chosen after try-outs. University of Illinois figures Gerdes Hendricks and Speer welcome The Script with praise to their joint boudoir.
Thanksgiving clash pits Sterling, Rock Falls as city and regional champions. Sterling holds North Central title and city crown, Rock Falls tops its conference. the Turkey Day game promises a mammoth crowd and heated rivalry amid a season summary of recent wins and ties.
Coach Scheid will take the boys to Chicago Illinois on the 24th for an out of town game. Both teams have just one loss and the open date game should be spirited. Thanks to Mr Lloyd Brown for helping secure tickets.
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