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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1978
Page
10
Milton Richman describes the fan autograph dispute with Thurman Munson after a Minnesota game. Munson refused a fraternity paddle signature, claimed self defense, while a Bloomington police file cites an assault complaint. Richman cites mixed views on autograph etiquette and fame.
Cleveland Indians ace Wayne Garland will undergo shoulder surgery on his right rotator cuff and will miss the rest of the 1978 season. After a nagging stiffness and bouts of tendinitis, doctors in Los Angeles recommended the procedure, which could be performed Friday, ending Garland's pitching for this year.
South Central pounded St Paul for 11 runs as Jon Fishbaugh limited the Flyers to one hit and drove in two. Tony Hall Mike Clark and Bob Wilhelm added two hits each as the Trojans built a 5-0 lead in the first and added four more in the fourth. St Paul’s lone run came on a second inning rally.
Tiffin Columbian edged Norwalk 3-2 in a tight Northern Ohio League meet to stretch Norwalk’s skid to four straight losses. Barney Trapp won at number one singles 6-2 6-2, Gary Daugherty evened the match with 6-1 6-2 at two, while Jim Hoffman sealed the Tiffin win with 5-7 7-4 6-1 at three.
Monroeville girls track won nine events and beat Western Reserve 63 45. Jen Hite long jump 16 6 42, Julie Pickworth shot put 28 4 2, Penny Ackerman high jump 4 6, Sue Hohler discus 71 1. Mona Jackson edged Sue Schaffer in 110 hurdles. Annette Moore led with 110 and 220 dashes, Debbie Steiber mile, Roni Jo Gilbert 440, Barb Wilhelm 880, and Eagles 440 relay team posted 57.9.
Greg Heit led St Paul with a mile win in 4 49 8 a 880 victory in 2 17 4 and a 10 18 6 two mile teammate Cam Mushett placed third in both races Todd Moore won the 43 6 low hurdles Pat Rinner swept the long jump 17 11 and high jump 5 10 while second in the discus 1104 behind Charlie Fritz 119 8 indicating the Flyers were unable to secure a second dual win of the season against Black River.
Galion started strong with its top two singles players and routed Willard 5-0 in a Northern Ohio League match. Dixon won 6-0 6-1 over Lillo, Erilsten defeated Gritt 6-0 6-1, Widman edged McLendon 6-3 7-5, Supron and Casey won 6-3 6-3, and Smith Babock won 6-2 6-4. Willard coach Gill called Galion the league favorite. Galion improved to 1-0 in NOL and 14-1 overall, while Willard fell to 4-7 in the league and 7-7 overall.
Earl Campbell, Heisman winner from Texas, chosen by the Houston Oilers as the first pick. The New York Jets selected Chris Ward of Ohio State as their No. 1 pick, with Terry Miller of Oklahoma State named by Buffalo. Ward is 6-2, 275, a three year Ohio State starter and two time All America. Miller ran for 1,680 yards on 314 carries and 14 touchdowns in 1977.
In two probate actions, executors are appointed for Myrtle M. Hoffman and Josephine S Blackert in Norwalk, Huron County Ohio. The notices list addresses, court case numbers 27256 and 27282, and judge Thomas E. Heydinger with deputy clerks. A separate sale notice details items including a Lickety Boy Hydraulic Splitter valued at 800, a 1964 Pontiac four door sedan at 50, antique wagon at 75, and two draft horses at 100 each, with sale terms and the property used to satisfy an execution for David P. King.
Multiple ads seek applicants in Milan Norwalk Sandusky and Vermilion Ohio for nurses aides accountants technicians office workers drivers and retail positions. Listings include Moravian Villa Nor walk Mead Motor Sales Nor west Nor east and area employers with equal opportunity statements and contact methods.
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