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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1947
Page
3
October 3 report praises the Warrior football squad, cross country runners, and cheerleaders. Coach Bill Jurkens and Lyle Marquis lead varsity football with Shorty Clar en Burger guiding frosh soph, while Gladys Ward manages the cheerleaders and inspires school spirit.
Ottawa Pirates under Coach Bill Novak defeated S H S 33 to 0 at home on October 12. The Pirates led 13 0 at half after two scores and added two more in the third period aided by interceptions. Strong Warriors defense faltered as Ottawa controlled the line of scrimmage throughout.
Sterling defeats Dixon 20 6 in Homecoming game as the Warriors surge with three first half touchdowns and key interceptions. Dietz Matznick and Prophet power the offense while Kenaga Santos Thielen and others make clutch plays as Sterling holds off a Dukes rally to finish ahead.
The Golden Warriors wrap up home season with a 14 to 12 win over Geneseo. Sterling led 7–0 early, Geneseo answered to take a 7–6 halftime edge, and late drives and turnovers shaped a tight, action filled finish.
Geneseo hosts the district cross country meet tomorrow with the COUPISE ground course set between 1.7 and 2 miles. Eight varsity runners are listed from the team, including Williams Stefanich McCormick Bowman Watson LeFevre and Ford with reserves Prentiss Ware Miller Anspateh and a fresh soph squad.
The column lists remaining games: Oct 31 Sterling at DekKath, Community at Rock Falls. Nov 7 Sterling at Morrison, Lyons at Community, Rock Falls at Rochelle. Nov 14 South Bend at Community. The text notes uncertainty about basketball season start and additional articles may appear briefly.
Pass interference on fourth down gave Sterling the ball at midfield. Galloway connected with Wenaga for a 15 yard TD shortly after, Bud Carl added the extra point, and Sterling held on 14 to 12. Roster mentions include Hussing and Pizarro with Sterling names.
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