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Charity gameis Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN -- Prior to Saturday's men's basketball game with Butler at Beeghly Center, the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity will stage the second annual Basketball "Game of Hope."
Monies collected will go the fraternity's national philanthropy, actor Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang and the Youngstown State University Rich Center for Autism.
The game is set for 3:30 p.m.
Tickets cost $6 with a $3 donation from each ticket going to the Game of Hope philanthropy.
The game will pit current members of Phi Kappa Tau fraternity against a team of area All-Stars.
Serving as honorary coaches for the game are WKBN news anchor Robb Schmidt and Herb Washington, owner of the Youngstown SteelHounds.
Playing for the All-Stars will be: Jay Williams, newly-elected mayor of the City of Youngstown; State Rep. Ken Carano (59th District); State Rep. John Boccieri (61st District); Jeff Pegg, past president of Northeast Ohio Education Association; and James Sutman, CEO/Iron and String Life Enhancement.
Also in action will be John Donahoe, General Motors/Lordstown Plant Manager; Jim Kaster, GM/Lordstown union president's; Jim Graham, UAW 1112; radio personalities Jerry Mac and Dan Rivers; Ron Strollo, YSU Executive Director of Athletics; Sen. Marc Dann; and John McNally, Mahoning County Commissioner.
Penguins runat Squirrel Classic
KENT -- Satara Freeman placed second in the 60-meter hurdles and Danielle Bolt finished second in the 60-meter dash as the Youngstown State track and field team competed at the Black Squirrel Classic.
Freeman's time of 8.97 seconds was a personal-best time and moved her into third place on YSU's all-time list in the event.
Bolt finished with a time of 7.83 in the 60m dash.
Damian Wright led the men's squad with a third-place finish in the 60-meter dash (7.06).
In the field events, Bethany Anderson finished fourth in the weight throw with a mark of 54-9 1/2 and fifth in the shot put (43-1).
Amy Hill placed fifth in the weight throw (48-6 1/4), and Stephanie Jarvis added a fifth-place finish in the pole vault (9-6 1/4).
For the men, Adam Lewis finished sixth in the 60-meter hurdles (8.72) and Jarrod Davis placed third in the weight throw (60-10 1/2).
Joe Lahmon recorded personal-best marks in both throwing events with a 52-5 1/2 in the weight throw and 47-11 in the shot put.
LOCAL
Tri-T baseball
POLAND -- A meeting for prospective teams in Tri-T baseball is set today at 7 p.m. at the Poland Community Baseball administration building on Sheridan Road.
A representative of each team is required to attend. For more information, call Jim DeChellis at (330) 755-6949.
'Flip your lids' nighta success for 'Hounds
YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown SteelHounds general manager George Manias said the team collected more than 730 items in the "Flip Your Lids" night Saturday when Youngstown dropped a 2-1 decision to Wichita at the Chevrolet Centre in front of the first official sellout of 5,717 fans.
Jeff Christian's second-period goal started a storm of fleece and cotton from the stands as fans threw hats, scarves and gloves on the ice for charity. All items collected will be donated by the SteelHounds to Goodwill Industries.
"We would like to thank the Mahoning Valley community and SteelHounds fans for their generosity this past weekend," Manias said. "We were overwhelmed with the response for this promotion and feel that along with our previous toy drive and food drive we are showing that we are indeed committed to this community as more than just an entertainment vehicle.
"We believe in giving back and with initiatives such as these and what we have planned in the future, the SteelHounds are committed to making a positive influence in this community," Manias said. The SteelHounds play host to the Odessa Jackalopes Friday night at 7.
Mercer Raceway
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Mercer Raceway Park celebrated the 2005 season Saturday with the annual awards banquet at Normandy Banquet Center.
The top 10 drivers in all divisions received their point fund awards and plaques.
The champions also received an engraved watch and an embroidered jacket. They were: Rod George, Luxaire Heating & amp; Cooling Sprint Cars; Gary Smoker, Campbell-Peterson Trail & amp; (358) Modifieds; Brian Booher, Tire Express Stock Cars; Curt Bish, Jr., Maurer's Trading Post Strictly Stocks; and Paul Kapuchuck, 360 Sprint Cars.
The "Legacy" Award, named for Bill Emig, was presented to Rod George. The "Horizon" Award was given to Brad Rapp of Shippenville, Pa., and Bryan Shaffer of New Castle, Pa.
Three "Outstanding Achievement" Awards were handed out to Mike Anderson of Harmony, Pa.; Doug Stanley of North Benton, and Bob Felmlee of Franklin, Pa.
Jack "Skinny" Hall of Mercer was presented the "Living Legend" Award.
The "Majestic" Award went to Ken and Charlene Turner.
Vindicator staff/wire report