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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1971
Page
2
Neil Boyer previews the Warriors football season noting renovated stadium seating, 17 returning lettermen, improved fitness and teamwork. The team aims for a strong start with next week's opener against Newman and expects solid fan support despite potential crowd size.
Sterling fresh-soph team led by Coach Gordon Nunemaker finished 12-5. Bill James hit .476 to earn top batting honors, with contributions from Bill Bromley Kim Deets Marc Batman Kent Fisher Mel Leseman Orlando Sandoval Gary Stewart Jon Welsh. Welsh pitched 41 innings to lead with a 4-2 mark. Deets Fisher Fullmer James Leseman Peach also pitched. MVP went to Jon Welsh. hustle award to Tim Beveroth. Cement Glove Award went to Mike Stockwell and Kent Fisher for fielding miscues. Jim Hand Memorial Flying Foot Award notes reckless running. Gary Stewart was this year’s luckys Wwinner.
Sterling’s baseball schedule shows a 17 win 3 loss season with a string of victories. Notable results include Sterling 10 Comanche 2 and Sterling 14 Galena 4, with wins against Northeast High School, Dixon American Legion, and Morrison American Legion. The team carried a fifteen game win streak spanning games against Northeast Iowa and Digh American Legion.
This feature recalls the STHS Golden Warriors Baseball team and coach Glen James. It highlights a 15 game win streak, rising fan attendance, and key players Frank Lee Greg Schott Jim Hand Bill James plus the loss of three seniors after the season. It notes future seating needs and lists varsity letter winners.
Braves begin the 1971 football preparation on August 26 under Coach Jim McKinzie with 43 players, aiming to defend the NCIC title after a 7-1 previous season. Starting positions are open as all players compete fiercely to build another victorious campaign.
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