Sterling Rock Falls football game report notes 301 yards
In Rock Falls game Sterling rushed for 301 yards to Rock Falls 100 with Ernie Hubbart and Larry Fenner prominent in the running. Linemen Earl Nelson Hunky Buell Duhm Book Andreas Adama Ridge and blocking backs aided the effort. DeKalb visits next. homecoming on November 9 features a Sterling Clinton clash and dance.
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Rock Falls
Sterling
Ernie Hubbart
Larry Fenner
Earl Nelson
Buell
Duhm
Book
Andreas
Adama
Ridge
Sterling-Clinton
Sterling High defeats Morrison 34 to 0 in home game
Sterling High’s wild juggernaut beat Morrison 34 0 at the local field on September 20. Two Morrison players suffered broken bones in the lopsided victory as Hubbart led with 117 rushing yards and Ridge scored twice through a 66 yard completion to Ridge and a Griesser pass for six.
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Sterling High
Morrison
Sterling
Hubbart
Ridge
Larry Fenner
Leon Gould
Griesser
Shuman
Morrisan
Wolf
Riser
Fenner
Teamwork Earns 14-12 Win from Mendota
The Blue and Gold warriors opened their 1940 conference football season with a 14 to 12 victory at Mendota on September 27. Sterling scored in the third after a long drive and a late lateral, with Woodyatt and Hubbart contributing on the scoring play. Mendota answered with a late second half surge including a pass to Faber for a touchdown, but Sterling’s defense and kicking secured the win. Sterling gained 832 yards to Mendota's 275, with Sterling completing four of seven passes and Mendota seven of thirteen.
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Ted Scheid
Blue and Gold Warriors
Mendota
Mendoza
Sterling
Downa
Hubbart
Seno
Griesser
Woodyatt
Steadman
Leno
Faber
Mendota High School
Gym Classes Organize Under New State Law
Instructor Scheid has organized 1940 41 gym classes for all boys. A new state rule requires freshmen and sophomores to take gym, even if they play football. Juniors and seniors attend gym once weekly, and football players in those grades are exempt. Activities include calisthenics, volleyball, pyramid building, boxing, wrestling, softball, square and social dancing.
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Scheid
Cross Country Seeks Candidates for Vacant Spots
Coach EB EK Small has issued the call for candidates as training is set to begin soon. The cross country team faces many vacancies to fill.
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EB. EK. Small
Sterling High Opens Season with 18 0 Win Over Rock Falls
Sterling High opened its 1940 football season on September 13 with an 18 to 0 victory at the stadium over Rock Falls. Fenner scored twice on 42 and 78 yard runs, Hubbart intercepted a pass and returned 78 yards, and Kitten Book starred on the line as Sterling built a strong lead and closed out the game.
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Sterling High
Rock Falls
Sterling
Hubbart
Wolf
Larry Fenner
Fenner
Era Falls
Lawton
Mendota Frosh-Sophs Play Week One Scoreless
Coach Bud Terhune's frosh sophs opened the 1940 season at Mendota under Friday night lights. Neither side scored as Sterling reached Mendota's 30 while Mendota pushed four first downs. Anning averaged 3.6 yards per carry and Beecher 4.4. Sterling gained 91 rushing yards to Mendota's 93 and led 27 passing yards to none for Mendota. Next up is DeKalb at the local stadium.
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Bud” Terhune
Mendota
Sterling
Mendota Progreead
H. 5. Warriors
Bud” Anning
Sterling High Stadium Dedication Honored by Officials
The Sterling High School Stadium was officially dedicated Friday evening September 13 with nearly 3000 fans at the ceremony and football game versus Rock Falls. Distinguished guests included C. W. Whitten and H. B. Poeter, who praised the stadium and spoke to attendees.
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Sterling High School
Rock Falls
C. W. Whitten
State Athletic Association
H. B. Poeter
National High School Asociation
Freshman-Sophomore Game Precedes Conference Tilt
DeKalb faces tough test as Coach Jim Trees leads an orange and black squad in a 8 15 kickoff after a 7 o clock preliminary at the local stadium. Sterling seeks upset, Belvidere, Princeton and Dixon visits loom in NCIC play as Terhune fields a young, inexperienced squad in the north central Illinois circuit.
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Sterling
Mendota
Jim Trees
DeKalb
Trees
Sterling Township Girls Open Year With Freshmen Party
Members of Sterling Township high school Girl's Athletic Association held a party in the gym Thursday after school for about 200 freshmen. Each entrant received a half cartoon to pair for a game as they joined in the Virginia Reel and a round of Here we go round the mountain. Barbara Bell chaired the event with officers and sport managers introduced by Harriet Giddings of the G A R. Individual sports begin this week under Helen Walker with archery led by Helen Dimond and tennis by Garnett Kosier.
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Sterling Township High School Girl's Athletic Association
Barbara Bell
Harriet Giddings
Beverly Andey
Jean Hoffman
Jean D
Helen Dimond
Helen Becker
Garnet Kosier
Darda Lubben
Betty
Helen Walker
Vivian Wolf
Eileen Corrigan
Garnett Kosier
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Serta
Smt
Bob Griesser
Phil Schamp
Phil
Charlie Cartsinger
Billmaker
John G. Terhune
Bobby Wolf
Capt
N.C. 1
Frosh
Sterling Vs
Belvidere
Princeton
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