European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - February 11, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                It s magic Johnson map in West Romp by Mark Heisler the los Angeles times Orlando Fla. A if parting this was it was such Sweet sorrow. If it turns out to be prelude instead do not be surprised. The master of any moment magic Johnson returned from a three month absence sunday scored 25 Points in the West a 153-113 Romp and was named the most valuable player of the National basketball association All Star game. And this Story is not winding Down. In four months he will join the . Olympic team. After that he keeps getting closer to saying he will come Back next season and sunday he went right to the Edge. Asked if he plans to return to the Aba if he feels Good after the olympics he replied a probably.  that was not Vintage Johnson the player sunday a if you ask me How fall Star commentary on Page 25 played i played oks but it was the Vintage showman. E he made nine of 12 shots. E he hit three 3-pointers in the fourth Quarter including a spectacular 25-footer on his final attempt of the Day. E he hit a 15-foot jump Hook Over Detroit a Dennis Rodman who had never eased up before and was not about to Start Here. A Dennis told me a in a Gonna guard you Tough. You re not scoring on me a a Johnson said. A i  wait to Post him  the game dominated by Johnson a appearance which had become a National controversy was More theater and less a contest. The East players seemed to accept supporting roles and did not even Muster All Star level intensity. The 40-Point margin was an All Star game record. It was More a collection of moments. A Johnson and Isiah Thomas exchanging their usual pre game kiss on the Cheek standing at half court in a Thicket of mini cams and stick microphones. A the crowd cheering 15 seconds before Johnson was introduced and for the next 1 40, until the Star spangled Banner. A the East players breaking their line while the crowd applauded and crossing the floor to embrace Johnson first Thomas then Michael Jordan Charles the stars and stripes february 11,1992 b Page 28inside sports Cook outlasts Azinger in Hawaii a Page 21 Fords dominate qualifying at Daytona a Page 22 College basketball Roundup Aba Union Settle pay Cap suit a Page 25 a Page 27 Barkley Patrick Ewing and on Down the line. A first of All i was shocked a Johnson said later. A but i enjoyed every hug every High five that i received. A those Are the things that you take with you forever. You take this whole moment. You bottle it up and you never let it out. A a it a like in a in a dream and i done to Ever want to Wake up because i got the Aba Back in me for a Day and its  it could not be said by game time that All doubts about the propriety of his appearance had disappeared. The West controlled the opening tip and the Ball went to Johnson whose pass was intercepted. His first shot was a Short Hook which he left Short. He rebounded the miss and was fouled. When he hit the first free throw a fan yelled a a map a not to be denied his Chance to contrib magic Johnson interrupts his three month retirement to can 25 Points on sunday. Ute to the moment the official scorer gave Johnson credit for a second Quarter shot that he missed but Houston s Otis Thorpe tipped Back in. Thorpe said what everyone was saying a a it Sall  Johnson entered the fourth Quarter with 16 Points but Portland a Clyde Drexler had 22 and How would it look giving the map to the no. 2 scorer not to worry. Johnson got into a three Point Duel with Washington Bullet Ace Michael Adams. Johnson made 24 percent of his three pointers last season and less than that this pre season but now he knocked in two in a Row. Adams made his first missed his second. Late in the game Johnson was guarding Thomas who started Speed dribbling Back and Forth Between his legs looking to penetrate. Johnson made him take a 20-footer, which Thomas missed. The crowd roared. Then Johnson guarded Jordan who settled for another jump shot and missed. The crowd roared louder. Then Johnson hit his 25-footer. A if this is going to be it for me i wanted to go out this Way a Johnson said. Blair brings Home the Gold an Bonnie Blair Albertville France apr Bonnie Blair brought her own cheering Section All Way from Home and then gave them something to cheer. Blair turned melting ice into olympic Gold monday defending her 500-meter Speed skating title on a soggy French track and finally putting the United states on the Board after three pointing Days. The 27-year-old Blair who had not acknowledged her wildly enthusiastic fans during warmups raised her arms above her head after the race stripping off her Hood and waving As she skated another Loop of the Digap track. Blair a time of 40.33 was Well off the world and olympic record of 39.10 that she set on the indoor track in Calgary in 1988, but it was easily enough to bring the United states its first medal at the Albertville games. Be Qia obo 27, of China took the Silver in 40.51. Christa Lud ing of Germany who was Christa Rothenburger when she dulled Blair for the Gold and the world record in Calgary won the Bronze Here with a time of 40.57. Blair of Champaign 111., kissed and hugged Long time rival luding As they stood on the platform after receiving their medals. Blair earlier turned to face the huge contingent of american fans holding her Gold in one hand and waving with the other. Her imported Hometown crowd including her Mother her Brothers and Sisters cousins and Boyfriend was both Early and excited. A Blade Mem Bonnier and a Best wishes Bonnie Blair on your quest for the Gold were among the Many signs another proclaimed Blair the favorite skater of the Champaign police department. The Start of the race was delayed one hour because of the ice conditions on the outdoor track. The afternoon was sunny with temperatures in the lower 50s, and water formed wide puddles on the track before Sunset. The one hour delay did not chill Blair a supporters. A group of about 50 people from Champaign was joined by several Hundred fans from around the United states including California Texas Illinois Wisconsin and Florida. Blair said last week that she Felt very comfortable skating now. A my skates seem at Home on the ice again a she said