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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1939
Page
2
Sterling High defeated Morrison 20 to 0 in a Friday night game at the new stadium dedication attended by about 2,000. Jim Brown and Ernie Hubbart sparked the offense with a TD pass to Brown, Easley added a 15 yard score, and Griesser connected with Jones for a third TD.
Sterling Blue and Gold opened the 1989 season by beating Clinton 21 to 7 on Clinton’s field September 15. Bob Easley and Ernie Hubbart sparked the offense with 94 yards combined. touchdowns came from Betts Ridge and Hubbart, with J Brown kicking two extra points. Jim Jones and Bob Propheter led defensive play as acting captain.
Only nine candidates have reported for Coach E. E. Small's cross country team this season. No definite schedule has been announced as the sport is non conference. Several meets are expected before the season ends and a possible invitational meet may be held at Galesburg tomorrow between halves of the Knox Ripon football game.
Spirit returns as S. H. S. students cheer again after a referee halted cheering due to signal issues. The narrative notes a “23” Ford driven by Jack Phelps on Friday afternoon with Mr. Eades aboard, signaling a local scene and revived school spirit.
Intercity clash ends 0 0 as Sterling and Rock Falls play on Rock Falls field. Both sides frittered chances with strong defense and multiple punts. game marks first scoreless tie in this series. Key players include Betts Ridge Hubbart Easley and Propheter for Sterling and Edens Jones Ridge for Rock Falls.
The locker system remains crowded but will ease once the stadium is finished. Football and track equipment will be stored at the stadium. Gym classes this year have been alternated to reduce crowding. Freshmen and sophomores share sections, as do juniors and seniors.
Miss Donovan Heater, who taught Home Economics here last year, has accepted a county position with headquarters in Tallulah Illinois, marking a key personnel shift for the local education staff.
September 15 Sterling at Clinton 21 to 7. September 22 Morrison at Sterling 20 to 0. September 29 Sterling at Rock Falls 0 to 0. October 6 Community at Sterling. October 13 Sterling at DeKalb. October 20 Mendota at Sterling. October 29 Savannah at Sterling Homecoming. November 3 Sterling at Belvidere. November 11 Dixon at Sterling. B Team: September 30 Sterling at Rock Falls. October 28 Savannah at Sterling. November 11 Dixon at Sterling.
Rock Falls reserve team trampled Sterling 13 to 0 at Rock Falls after the varsity game. A 35 yard Woodyatt run was wiped out by a penalty, then Rock Falls drove forward until a fumble near Sterling’s goal line. Barnhart scored on an eight yard run after a blocked punt. Extra point failed. Rock Falls added another score later. Sterling used substitutes. Next reserve game is DeKalb on October 13.
Clinton enthusiasts at the first Clinton High School versus Sterling High School game were disappointed by no halftime music due to band nonparticipation in activity tickets and poor marching rehearsal. Superintendent notes added costs of the football program require students to buy tickets, enabling access to games and other activities. Also, Clinton High is providing football shoes for players this year, a first in the school’s football history. Marian Reaver, class of 1939, assists Edna Good in the office.
Community High faces Sterling tonight at the new athletic field in a pivotal football showdown. Coach Strzepek brings the Community team seeking to avenge two straight losses to Sterling, with 1987 a 13 7 victory for Community and last year a 7 6 win for Community. Sterling, unbeaten in their first three games, counters with a strong lineup as coaches Scheid and Brandau claim peak form.
The G A A held Play Day on September 25 at the new athletic field welcoming freshman girls. Senior and underclass girls acted as big sisters guiding the freshmen through events like three deep, squirrel in the cage, and baseball. Captains led teams Cubs Betty McCombs White Sox Doris David Reds Vina Pollack Giants Jean Beatty with White Sox the pennant winner.
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