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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1978
Page
6
Milan native Dean Riedy named Sportsman of the Year at Norwalk Raceway Park awards dinner. He is a national record holder and races with two mechanics, Jim Beare and Bob Imbody, traveling weekly from March to October to compete in multiple brackets at the Norwalk track.
In NBA’s busiest day, the Knicks edged the Nuggets 143-141 in overtime. Willis Reed was ejected after a confrontation with referee Hue Hollins, while Bob McAdoo exploded for 32 second-half points to seal the win. Other results included Philadelphia over Golden State 99-87 and Seattle beating Boston 103-92 as league action produced a flurry of upsets and standout performances.
Western Reserve Roughriders edged Plymouth 77 to 66 in overtime after a tight game. Dave Timbs scored 26 points including 8 in overtime while Blane Baker led Plymouth with 29. Norm Welch added 26 for Western Reserve as WR prepares to visit St. Paul in Norwalk Thursday.
Willard principal Jerry Stackhouse announced the Flashes versus Norwalk has been moved to Tuesday due to snow. Junior varsity girls tip at 3 45, followed by girls varsity, then boys junior varsity around 6 45 and boys varsity afterward.
Atlanta general manager Mike Gearon said he has asked the NBA to act after Ricky Sobers allegedly punched Tom McMillen in the stomach during Saturday night’s game. McMillen left the floor but was not seriously injured and returned to play.
In Tampa Stadium eighties NFL stars headline the Pro Bowl to cap the 1977 season. Bob Griese starts for the host AFC with Ken Stabler backing him, Nat Moore as main target, Franco Harris and Lydell Mitchell in the backfield. The NFC counters with Pat Haden, Walter Payton and Lawrence McCutcheon, Sammy White at receiver, playing before an estimated crowd of 50,000.
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