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MINOR LEAGUES

MINOR LEAGUES INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE (AAA) North Division WLPct.GB Pawtucket (Red


KOBE BRYANT Defense pounces to plug leaks

The Lakers' star is to appear in court this afternoon. EAGLE, Colo. (AP) -- A day before Kobe


9/11 ATTACKS Papers reveal details of plan

The case alleges that other would-be hijackers and planes were involved. ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) --


NOTEBOOK From the Pan-Am Games

Overcoming illness: Pan American Sports Organization president Mario Vazquez Rana, hospitalized with


MAJOR LEAGUE LEADERS

NATIONAL LEAGUE GABRHPct. Pujols StL11141899156.373 Helton Col114424102150.354 Renteria


WEATHERSFIELD TRUSTEES Flooding concerns overflow at meeting

A second pickup of flood-damaged items will be Friday. By MARY SMITH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT


Board plans quick action on repairing flood damage

Board plans quick action on repairing flood damage HOWLAND -- Replacing a flood-damaged gymnasium


WNBA ROUNDUP Tuesday's games

Liberty 69, Stars 60 NEW YORK -- Crystal Robinson scored 18 points and New York held San Antonio


BOXING Tyson burned through millions

Mike Tyson has filed for bankruptcy and is suing Don King. NEW YORK (AP) -- A diamond necklace


Sex-abuse case against priest will go to court

YOUNGSTOWN -- A judge has ruled that a lawsuit filed last year by two local men alleging sexual


Surprise party aboard Liberty Belle honors Orlando 40th anniversary

XBOARDMAN -- Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Orlando of 5290 Jeannelynn St., were guests of honor during a


Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Drapp honored on their 50th year of marriage

XSTRUTHERS -- Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Drapp of Struthers were honored July 11 at a family dinner party


TUESDAY'S TRANSACTIONS

TUESDAY'S TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL--Suspended Houston 2B Jeff Kent two games


COLUMBUS Ohio State opens drills without Clarett

The sophomore tailback is being probed by the NCAA and an OSU committee. COLUMBUS (AP) --


Stacey Behnke to be bride of Shane Adams

XAUSTINTOWN -- Stacey Marie Behnke, 4150 Pembrook Road, and Shane Donavon Adams of Austintown are


Disaster assistance

Disaster assistance COLUMBUS -- Eight storm and flood-stricken Ohio counties, including Trumbull,


MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER

MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER Eastern Division WLTPtsGFGA Chicago844282920 MetroStars854282723 New


BASEBALL

BASEBALL Favorite Odds Underdog National League Atlanta 71/2-81/2 MILWAUKEE HOUSTON 7-8


LAWRENCE COUNTY Hill View finances probe to end soon

The results of the financial audit will be turned over to the state police. By LAURE CIOFFI


THE PACKARD Classic and classy

The first chapter tells about the company's start in Warren. By THERESA M. HEGEL VINDICATOR


YOUNGSTOWN Man expected to plead to shooting into crowd

The proposed prison term will be concurrent with a Pennsylvania sentence. By BOB JACKSON


Injured lineman Jones expected to end stay in hospital today

Willie Jones was injured during Monday's Hall of Fame game. CANTON (AP) -- Kansas City Chiefs


OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS

XHector and Deana (Trehaire) Julia of Altamonte Springs, Fla., are announcing the birth of their


GAME TIME Tonight

Who: Scrappers at Jamestown Jammers When: 7:05 Radio: WNIO-AM (1390)


ON TOUR This week's golf events

PGA TOUR The International Schedule: Thursday-Sunday. Course: Castle Pines Golf Club (7,559


YOUNGSTOWN Man pleads guilty to shooting

The prison term will be concurrent with a Pennsylvania sentence. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR


BROWNS Couch, Holcomb listed as starting QB

Coach Butch Davis says he already knows who Saturday's starter will be. BEREA (AP) -- Browns coach


POLICE CALLS

Summary of police activity for Canfield city and Austintown Township: CANFIELD July 27


AROUND THE HORN Tuesday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Athletics 7, Tigers 2 DETROIT -- Rookie Rich Harden won again, pitching six


Frances Hambrick Mr. Williamson to be married Oct. 11

XAnnouncement is being made by Carole and Hugh Hambrick, 540 Shelton Drive, Aberdeen, N.C., and


REGION

REGION Pittsburgh airport traffic decreases from last year PITTSBURGH -- Passenger traffic at


Parents rely on routine in caring for 1-year-old quintuplets

The Canfield couple has five times the work, but five times the love. By ROB MEYER VINDICATOR


Murray recalls Hall of Fame memories

The week was equivalent of a fraternity Hell Week and equally secret. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS


TOY REPAIR Her patients are real dolls, but 'doctor' is out

Illness has forced the owner to close her doll hospital after 58 years. HUMMELSTOWN, Pa. (AP) --


REVIEW Espionage memoir intriguingly recalls creation of the CIA

Portions of the book are bedeviled by lack of details, however. By LEV RAPHAEL KNIGHT RIDDER


Holmes-Pfahler engagement is revealed

XFrancis and Kathy Holmes of Towncrest Drive, Beavercreek, and William and Lorene Pfahler of St.


A NO-SHOW

A NO-SHOW On C3 Maurice Clarett didn't show up for an arranged meeting with newly inducted Hall


CAMPUS NOTES In the Spotlight

YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY Nine students who graduated this spring received Outstanding


NBA Terry Porter is hired to coach Milwaukee

The 17-year NBA veteran was an assistant coach with the Kings last season. MILWAUKEE (AP) --


A shot of prevention

Opinion: St. Louis Post-Dispatch: SARS, that mysterious and deadly upper respiratory illness, captured world


NFL ROUNDUP | Training camp news and notes

Cowboys: Darren Woodson says he didn't need a clarification from Emmitt Smith on his negative


Welcome back

Welcome back J.R. Bremer had to struggle just to make it to the NBA. Now, he finds himself


Talking Tehran down

Opinion: Los Angeles Times: From the shah through the ayatollahs and into the elected regime now battling


AMERICAN LEAGUE

AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayIntr New York6842.618--z-6-4W-131-2137-


California trio leads at women's amateur

GLADWYNE, Pa. (AP) -- Irene Cho, Jane Park and Sarah Huarte -- all Californians -- led the field


PUBLISHING

PUBLISHING Hydra founder announces name change for company NEW YORK -- Hydra Publishing, a


MONDAY'S GAMES

MONDAY'S GAMES American League Minnesota 3, Baltimore 2 Tampa Bay 10, Toronto 1 Kansas City


BIRTHS

St. Elizabeth Jeremy Litz and Nicole Beckner-Litz, 1214 Willard Ave., Warren, boy, Aug. 6. David


Motocyclist dies

Motocyclist dies YOUNGSTOWN -- Aaron M. Tringhese, 25, of Brookfield Avenue, Boardman, was killed


Ex-Pirates ace Schmidt blanks Bucs in Pac Bell

The Giants' leader retired 16 of the first 18 batters he faced. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Though Jason


TODAY

TODAY 2 p.m. (ESPN) Baseball: Royals at White Sox. 6:30 p.m. (FOXSO) Baseball: "Indians


Scrappers beat Muckdogs 4-3

By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF NILES -- So what if Matt Lawton wasn't the designated


LEETONIA Cherry Valley Coke Ovens Park seeks $5,500 for storm damage

Some areas of the park's hiking trails washed away. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU


Furniture for pets just begs to indulge pampered animals

by Jackie White KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS My upholstered dining chairs are shredded because my


Celebration held for Yuhas 50th anniversary

XSTRUTHERS -- A reception at The Oak View was held Aug. 9 in celebration of the golden wedding


Stowaway kitten finds new home

NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va. (AP) -- Mercedes the traveling kitten's days on the road are over. The 9


Santarelli 50th is celebrated at family events

XBOARDMAN -- Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Santarelli, 985 Afton Ave., were joined by their family as they


Pannunzios mark their 50th at family dinner

XCANFIELD -- Mr. and Mrs. William Pannunzio, 421 Findlay Ave., were honored Aug. 9 at a family


WTA Tour Nordea Nordic Light Open Results

WTA Tour Nordea Nordic Light Open Results By The Associated Press Tuesday At Tapiola Tennis


ATP Tennis Masters Montreal Results

ATP Tennis Masters Montreal Results By The Associated Press Tuesday At du Maurier Stadium


KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox Being poor isn't illegal, but their drug use is

Dear Annie: My husband and I have two young children and an extremely strong marriage. I can talk


United board taps teacher for athletic post

HANOVERTON -- United Board of Education is seeking a seventh-grade science teacher after hiring John


Police arrest 2 after separate chases

YOUNGSTOWN -- Two drivers were arrested on felony drug charges after separate police pursuits


COLUMBUS Springer drops plan to run

Springer promised to remain active in the state's Democratic Party. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR


LOWELLVILLE Former football coach pleads guilty in sex case

The plea shaved more than 17 years off the former coach's possible sentence. By BOB JACKSON


Contracts need to be settled before the principal's post can be filled.

Contracts need to be settled before the principal's post can be filled. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS


THOMAS STEEL STRIP Union approves contract including raises and bonuses

Retirees also benefit, with improvements in prescription drug coverage. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY


SURPLUS FOOD

SURPLUS FOOD Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 467 Cohasset Drive, Youngstown, various


Associated Press

Associated Press ATTENTION GRABBER: Dave Breggin, head of the Colorado Hummer Club, says his 1995


Trustee believes in work for Valley

Millicent Counts is a graduate of YSU. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER


STANDINGS New York-Penn League

Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue Jays)3711.771-- Batavia (Phillies)2226.45815


$54M medical fraud settlement sets record

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Tenet Healthcare Corp. will pay $54 million to settle allegations that at


Outstanding families take an unexpected vacation

Opinion: The year was 1963, and John F. Kennedy was president. The nation was grappling with the issue of


Brkic-Myers troth is announced; wedding planned

XBOARDMAN -- Richard and Rose Myers, 5967 Glenridge Road, are announcing the engagement of their


WNBA

WNBA EASTERN CONFERENCE WLPctGB Detroit196.760-- Charlotte1412.53851/2 Indiana1312.5206


LOTTERY RESULTS

FRIDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Mega Millions, 6-9-35-40-43 Mega Ball, 42 Night drawings: Pick 3, 1-5-7


COURTS

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert J. Bricker, 32, of 6685 Struthers Road, Poland, and


THE CAREYS \ On the House Picket fence adds charm, keeps kids and pets in

A picket fence doesn't have to be confined to white painted wood. By JAMES and MORRIS CAREY


SHARON Cops catch suspect after 2-hour chase

The suspect made a bad move when he ran into a house on Orchard Street. SHARON, Pa. -- It took


SOUTHINGTON BOE ends talks with employees

The nonteaching workers are to take a strike vote today. By ERIC GROSSO VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT


NILES School improves weak test scores

Lincoln Elementary removed from state's school improvement list. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR


COLUMBIANA COUNTY Agency seeks funds for business-loan plan

Commissioners will decide on the final design for an improved 911 system. By NORMAN LEIGH


BOXING SCHEDULE

BOXING SCHEDULE National TV in parentheses Friday At The Altel Arena, North Little Rock, Ark.


STEELERS Randle El's bag of tricks will take center stage

With Kordell Stewart gone, the former quarterback has the spotlight. ASSOCIATED PRESS LATROBE,


U.S. falls to Brazil to remain gold-less

The U.S. hasn't won a gold medal in basketball since 1983. SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP)


WARREN Council seeks EPA's advice

Two councilmen worry that harmful elements may get into the sewage system. By DENISE DICK


AMERICAN LEAGUE Indians, Davis blow chance

Jason Davis needed only one more out to give the Indians another shutout. CLEVELAND (AP) -- For


Girl's family works to locate rapist

By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- He left her for dead. That's how


Today is Thursday, Aug. 7, the 219th day of 2003. There are 146 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Thursday, Aug. 7, the 219th day of 2003. There are 146 days left in the year. On this date


LEISURE TIME Backyard pools aren't just for swimming anymore

Pools have become an extension of living space. By ELAINE GASTON KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS


Mr. and Mrs. Williams are honored at reception marking 30th anniversary

XYOUNGSTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Alan D. Williams Sr., 1161 Miami Ave., were guests of honor during a


BOARDMAN Park district renewal levy to appear on Nov. ballot

The park district is supported by a total on 1-mill in property tax. BOARDMAN -- A 0.3-mill


PBA SENIOR

PBA SENIOR MANASSAS OPEN RESULTS TUESDAY At Bowl America Manassas Mansassas, Va. Match


Nostalgia and comfort are strong elements in designs of contemporary furniture

As the media have noted repeatedly in recent months, this uneasy world has triggered a renewed


TRUMBULL COUNTY Officials push tax; a resident pans it

Commissioners are expected to put the sales tax increase on the fall ballot. By STEPHEN SIFF


"It is my hope that the church in America and the rest of the Anglican Communion will have the

Opinion: "It is my hope that the church in America and the rest of the Anglican Communion will have the


LOCAL

LOCAL Workshop to help writers of fiction HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Local author Susan Dexter will hold


WARREN Officers cleared of citizens' complaints

There was not enough evidence to show cops exceeded their authority. By DENISE DICK and STEPHEN


Garnett signs lifetime Adidas contract

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Kevin Garnett signed a lifetime endorsement contract with Adidas, the world's


CLEVELAND Bremer: Joining Cavaliers is dream come true

The Cleveland Heights native is elated to be playing for his hometown team. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The


JAMESTOWN, PA. Newfoundland dogs to compete in water

JAMESTOWN, Pa. -- The Penn-Ohio Newfoundland Club Inc. will have its 15th annual Water Test Saturday


POPULATION

POPULATION Migration The U.S. Census Bureau released figures showing migration patterns for the


'KING BONGO' | A review A colorful but bumpy ride through Cuba

Musician King Bongo searches for his missing sister after a bombing. By STEPHEN G. MICHAUD


ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Jackson-Milton High School -- has an opening for Athletic Director. Prior high


BOARDMAN PLAZA Will court visitor quack cases?

To put it delicately, there are eggs, but ducklings are doubtful. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR


METRO AREA Census: Exit rate exceeds arrivals

People moved from this area for better job opportunities, an expert says. By DAVID SKOLNICK


HARRISBURG State workers' contract includes same-sex benefits

Rules will be written to define who qualifies as a domestic partner. HARRISBURG (AP) --


'Nuts' continue on-air jabber

"And you're back with John "Jabberjaws" Jackson on SportsNut 1420 AM, and let me share a beef I have


MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES

AMERICAN LEAGUE MARINERS 2, INDIANS 1 SEATTLECLEVELAND abrhbiabrhbi ISuzuki rf4130Crisp


Firefighters rescue man stuck in flood

TRANSFER, Pa. -- Firefighters said they had to rescue a motorist who drove his car into standing


Salem cleanup funds

Salem cleanup funds SALEM -- City council has appropriated about $10,000 extra to cover the


Penguins get ready for full contact

The hoot 'n holler drill will be held this morning while another practice is tonight. By PETE


YANKEE LAKE Elections panel complaint: Mayor lives outside village

Mayors are required to live in the village they represent. YANKEE LAKE -- This village is so


SALEM Couple faces charges after raid at home

The same two people were victims of a crime last year. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU


AMERICAN LEAGUE Moyer wins 15th as Seattle edges Tribe, 2-1

The Mariners improved to 6-1 against the Indians this season. CLEVELAND (AP) -- C.C. Sabathia can


Keep your eyes on the road, hands on the steering wheel

Opinion: We can accept warnings about the danger of talking on a cell phone while driving. We can even accept


Buckeyes back discards meeting with Hall of Famer Marcus Allen

Maurice Clarett didn't show despite his Warren Harding coach's invitation. WARREN (AP) -- Not even


NFL PRESEASON

NFL PRESEASON AMERICAN CONFERENCE East WLTPctPFPA Buffalo000.00000 Miami000.00000 New


AUDITIONS Where to try out for roles

ACTORS "Mame." Barrow Civic Theatre, 1223 Liberty St., Franklin, Pa., (814) 437-3440 or (800) 537-


YSU

YSU Patteson selected for Pan Am Games YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State sophomore Tiffany Patteson


ATP MASTERS MONTREAL

ATP MASTERS MONTREAL TUESDAY At du Maurier Stadium Montreal Purse: $2.45 million Surface:


No. 16: Top coach

No. 16: Top coach k OUR 16TH-RANKED Mahoning Valley sports legend, as determined by Vindicator


BROWNS Couch selected to start tonight

Coach Butch Davis gave Tim Couch the nod at quarterback against the Titans. CLEVELAND (AP) --