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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1961
Page
3
The Sterling Braves edged Newman in a hard fought game as Cheshier connected with Wallace on a 4 yard TD pass and Niko added the extra point. Sterling’s defense and a late stand preserved the win while Rodriguez stopped Newman on the extra point attempt.
The Sterling Braves and the Shooting Stars opened the season in a scoreless game dominated by defense. Most of the first half favored Sterling in Sterling territory while the second half leveled. A late offside nullified Rameriz’s end zone run on a Newman 30 yard drive. Starting Braves lineup included Locos Miller Shumaker Shaffer Seloover Beecher Zaeske Buntley Doty Bock McClin.
Sterling Golden Warriors meet DeKalb Barbs in a NCIC game at SHS Stadium under lights. Warriors seek momentum after two wins including ending a 14 game skid, while DeKalb won their opener against Aurora and then fell to West Rockford. Starter projections list Niko at fullback and Gonzales at quarterback.
Sterling built a 6-0 lead on a Wallace 70 yard TD pass but Rock Falls answered with a TD to tie 6-6 at halftime. Wallace added a 26 yard rushing TD and Handel’s extra point proved decisive as Sterling held on with late defense and missed extra point by Rock Falls.
Warriors edge Dixon 28 to 29 as Joe Martinez and Dan Needy sweep first and second. Ken Harrington strong finish despite illness. Sterling totals 38 to win area meet with Dan Needy and Joe Martinez placing 2nd and 3rd. Coach Don Wigginton eager for turnout before home meet.
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