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Newspaper
Dixon Telegraph
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1989
Page
9
Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers is named MVP for the second time in three years. The Lakers won 57 games this season, compared with 47 for Jordan’s team, ending a debate over who deserved the honor.
In a dated column, the writer argues over what MVP means and asserts Michael Jordan is the Bulls' core and most valuable player, equating him to the car’s essential components. The piece contrasts Jordan with Magic Johnson, contending Jordan is the key driver of his team’s success and questions the NBA Lottery system.
Rockford prep guard Brad Lindsay, the all time leading scorer at Rockford Jefferson, will join Sauk Valley Community College as a scholarship signee. Coach Russ Damhoff also announced walk ons Ray Newcomer and Eric Grasser from Franklin Center and Amboy respectively, plus 6-7 center Sean Fowkes of Dixon as another potential Redmen contributor.
Rick Sutcliffe rebounded to a 5-3 win over Houston, allowing three hits through seven, as Dwight Smith delivered a bases clearing triple off Danny Darwin. Cubs benefited from Deshaies' control issues, scoring four in the fifth before holding on. Grace, Cascenzo and Biggio featured in the late action.
Raynor MotorSports of Dixon searches for the right balance and predictability in its Indy 500 car after recent testing. Derek Daly and engineer John Ward emphasize smooth handling on the 2.5 mile track as the team prepares for the qualifying week and a final test session before race day.
McPherson, a Dixon High School PE and drivers education instructor and former boys basketball head coach from 1986 to 1988, confirms he interviewed for the Galesburg High School head coaching post. He says the interview went well and notes Galesburg’s strong basketball tradition.
Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers earned his second NBA Most Valuable Player award with 664.5 points and 424 first place votes, narrowly beating Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls who had 598.8 points and 27 first place votes. Karl Malone followed, while Patrick Ewing and Hakeem Olajuwon trailed. Johnson averaged 22.5 points, led free throws at .911, and posted career highs in three-point goals, attempts, and assists as Los Angeles finished 57 25 and captured the Pacific Division title.
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