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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1978
Page
7
Edison High Booster Club plans a two night drive led by Athletic Director Jim Whittington and the Complex Committee to raise funds for football field lighting and the new fieldhouse. The district map and home mailers explain the need, with $500 pledges earning two lifetime passes to Edison home events.
Norwalk coach John Derrer leads a resilient Truckers as they resume a 2-0 game against Shelby after rain delays. They head to Ohio State on Friday with potential state tournament play and a $2.50 admission, while players like Russell and Arlin pace the squad and Witter rises to team RBI lead.
Washington Bullets upset Seattle SuperSonics 120-116 in overtime before a record crowd of 39,457 at Kingdome to even the series at two games apiece. Charles Johnson sparked the comeback with 12 points in the second half and six in overtime, while Bob Dandridge led with 23 points. Dennis Johnson paced Seattle with 33 points before Jack Sikma fouled out late. The teams return to Seattle Center Coliseum for game five.
The Norwalk Jaycees will hold a junior track meet on June 10 at Whitney Field with five age brackets for both boys and girls. Ages seven to 15 are eligible. entry forms are available at local grade schools or the Huron County Bank. Winners advance to the state meet later this summer.
In the American League East Bennett Electric leads with a 40 run tally and Bible Reality at 4. Western division leaders include Gilchrist Home Improvement and Reineck's Cafe with strong hitters such as Tom Green and Mike Carter topping the batting list. Individual leaders feature Tom Green 667 hits and Casey Fogg .619 in the division race as high performers across Huron County Bank Bennett Electric and Reineck's Cafe.
New York UPI reports Baltimore ace Jim Palmer threw back to back shutouts over Detroit 3-0 and secured the American League player of the week award. Palmer completed both games, reaching 200 major league wins as he joined 73 others in that milestone.
The Chicago Bears announced eight rookie signings including No. 1 pick Brad Shearer of Texas, winner of the 1977 Outland Trophy. Also signed were Herman Jones and Ben Zambiasi, plus free agents Reggie Arnold, Dewey Mitchell, Gary Forystek, and Tony DiRienzo.
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