Sterling Stars Run for Yardage and Homecoming Plans
In the Rock Falls game Sterling produced 301 rushing yards to Rock Falls’ 100 as Ernie Hubbart and Larry Fenner shared glory along with sturdy line play from Earl Nelson Hunky Buell Duhm Book Andreas Adama Ridge and blockers. The piece looks ahead to DeKalb visit and notes homecoming on November 9 with Sterling-Clinton football and a dance.
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Rock Falls
Sterling
Ernie Hubbart
Larry Fenner
Earl Nelson
Buell
Duhm
Book
Andreas
Adama
Ridge
Sterling-Clinton
Sterling High routs Morrison 34 to 0 in season opener
Sterling Highs wild attack rolled to a 34 0 victory over Morrison on September 20 at the local field. Two Morrison players suffered broken bones in the game. Hubbart scored the first touchdown and added the extra point. Ridge and Griesser connected on key plays while Fenner and Griesser contributed to the score. Sterling gained 432 yards to Morrison 92 with 16 first downs.
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Sterling High
Morrison
Sterling
Hubbart
Ridge
Larry Fenner
Leon Gould
Griesser
Shuman
Wolf
Riser
Fenner
Teamwork Surges to 14-12 Victory Over Mendota
The Blue and Gold Warriors win their 1940 conference opener at Mendota 14 to 12 led by Sterling and Hubbart. Mendota mounts a late first quarter score and a strong passing attack, with Leno and Faber connecting for a touchdown, while Sterling completes four passes and gains 332 yards for the victors.
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Ted Scheid
Blue and Gold Warriors
Mendota
Mendoza
Sterling
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, while juniors and seniors attend once a week. Football players in upper grades are exempt. Activities include calisthenics, volleyball, pyramid building, boxing, wrestling, softball, square and social dancing, making gym enjoyable.
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Scheid
Cross Country Team Seeks Candidates for Vacancies
Coach E. E. Small issued the call for candidates as training is set to begin soon. The cross country squad has many vacancies to fill.
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Cross Comaiey
E. E. Small
Sterling High Opens Season with 18 Point Victory over Rock Falls
Sterling High opened its 1940 football season at the stadium on September 13 with an 18 to 0 win over Rock Falls. Fenner scored on a 42 yard run and later 78 yard TD runs by Fenner and Cap tain Hubbart returned a Rock Falls pass for a 78 yard score. Kitten Book starred on the line as Sterling’s defense held Rock Falls in the final quarter to secure the win.
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Sterling High
Rock Falls
Sterling
Hubbart
Larry Fenner
Fenner
By Falls
Wolf
Lawton
Scoreless Tie Opens Mendota Frosh-Soph Season
Coach Bud Terhune's frosh-sophs opened the 1940 season at Mendota with a scoreless game. Sterling reached Mendota's 30 yard line while Mendota matched gains. Anning averaged 3.6 yards per carry Beecher 4.4 yards. Sterling had 91 rushing yards to Mendota 93 with 27 passing yards to none. Next game is Friday against DeKalb at the local stadium.
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Bud” Terhune
Mendota
Sterling
H. S. Warriors
Bud” Anning
Bob Beecher
Sterling High School Stadium Dedicated Amid Prominent Guests
The Sterling High School Stadium was officially dedicated Friday evening September 13 with nearly 3000 fans at the ceremonies and the following football game against Rock Falls. Distinguished guests included C. W. Whitten and H. B. Poeter who praised the stadium.
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Sterling High School
Rock Falls
C. W. Whitten
State Athletic Association
H. B. Poeter
National High School Association
Freshman Sophomore Game Precedes Conference Tilt
DeKalb led by Coach Jim Trees meets Sterling in a double header with a 7 pm preliminary and 8:15 pm main event at the local stadium. Sterling, Belvidere, Princeton and Dixon are noted NCIC foes with varied records as Coach Terhune fields a younger squad at Dixon.
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Sterling
Mendota
Jim Trees
DeKalb
Trees
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Bob Griesser
Phil Schamp
Phil
Charlie Cartsinger
Hce
Ellmaker
John G. Terhune
Bobby Wolf
Capt
N.C. 1
Frosh
Sterling Vs
Belvidere
Princeton
Sterling Township High School Girl’s Athletic Association
Barbara Bell
Harriet Giddings
Beverly Ander
Jean Hoffman
Stary
Jean
Helen Dimond
Helen Becker
Garnet Kosier
Darda Lubben
Betty D
Helen Walker
Vivian Wolf
Eileen Corrigan
Garnett Kosier
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