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AMERICAN LEAGUE Indians sweep pair by 3-2 scores
Angel Santos and Ryan Ludwick lifted the Tribe past the Angels. CLEVELAND (AP) -- By the time day
PIRATES Sanders, Giles lead Pittsburgh past Rockies, 10-4
Bucs pitcher Jeff D'Amico won for the first time in six starts. DENVER (AP) -- Reggie Sanders and
NATIONAL LEAGUE Expos ace finishes what he started
Livan Hernandez helped Montreal solve its problems on the road. ASSOCIATED PRESS HOUSTON --
Experiencing the times
Re-enactors gather to live out the Middle Ages with fighting and socializing. By LAURE CIOFFI
SOCCER ROUNDUP | Saturday's games
WUSA CARY, N.C. -- Kelly Smith's missed penalty shot during injury time completed a disappointing
PENN STATE Offseason overloaded with media distractions
Joe Paterno claims the students are better, but under a bigger microscope. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP)
HOW TO JOIN SSSSH Simple steps
Perform an anonymous act of kindness and then send a short description to: Hal Reichle, P.O. Box
Rockers beat Indiana Fever 66-62 despite late flurry
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Chasity Melvin scored 19 points and the Cleveland Rockers withstood a flurry of
NATIONAL LEAGUE Gagne sets record for straight saves to start year
He set the major league record with 39 straight saves, and has 47 overall. LOS ANGELES (AP) --
NFL STANDINGS
BASEBALL STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayIntr New York7044.614
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
NORTHFIELD RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--Cam Volo(L Rich)6.404.403.60 Sportscenter A(J
GETTING TO KNOW YOU Stark County schools in MAC and Federal League
METRO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE ALLIANCE AVIATORS Division: III (football); II (most other sports)
CLEVELAND Martinez sidelined for 15 days
The rookie catcher and ex-Scrapper is on the disabled list with a sprained ankle. CLEVELAND (AP)
WNBA Ford leading candidate for rookie of year
The Detroit Shock standout doesn't like to be compared to her father, Karl Malone. SCRIPPS HOWARD
INDIANS Ludwick's single gives Tribe 3-2 win over Angels in 13 innings
He broke an 0-for-10 slump in the first game of a doubleheader. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The odds were
AGENDA
AGENDA TUESDAY Eagle Heights Academy Board of Education, 5 p.m., academy auditorium, 1833 Market
Relief center helps dampened spirits
The center will remain open next week for assistance. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
SCENIC VISTA PARK
SCENIC VISTA PARK Upcoming events Columbiana County Park District programs planned for the rest
NFL Mariucci gets win in debut as Lions top Steelers
Coach Steve Mariucci won his first game behind quarterback Joey Harrington. DETROIT (AP) -- Steve
Unbeaten Soto wins in W.Va. Derby race
CHESTER, W.Va. (AP) -- Unbeaten Soto held off favored Dynever by a neck Saturday to win the $600,000
YOUNGSTOWN Aiming high, youths improve neighborhood
The group built a pavilion and last year put in playground equipment. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY
'Pull a Reichle,' but keep it secret
Hal Reichle's anonymous good deeds live on through SSSSH. By MATT BIXENSTINE VINDICATOR STAFF
COLUMBIANA CORNER Police easily spot 'lost' boy
Salem police were called to an East State Street business recently when a customer couldn't find her
Baseball Expanded Standings
Baseball Expanded Standings At A Glance By The Associated Press All Times EDT AMERICAN
IN ENTERTAINMENT: To deserved cheers of his audience, Joe Cocker handled 17 songs from four decades
IN ENTERTAINMENT: To deserved cheers of his audience, Joe Cocker handled 17 songs from four decades
SINGING OUT: Paul Bishop, a member of the Youngstown-based band My Sister the Sun, performs at Vex
SINGING OUT: Paul Bishop, a member of the Youngstown-based band My Sister the Sun, performs at Vex
Bristol Schools sign-up
Bristol Schools sign-up BRISTOLVILLE -- Registration for pupils new to Bristol Schools will be
Housing complex to make its debut
The $22 million project is the largest residential development in Youngstown in nearly a decade,
CLEVELAND 4 teens from Valley charged in attacks
STAFF/WIRE REPORTS CLEVELAND -- Joshua Langenheim, 19, of Austintown and three juveniles from the
Taylor is gone from Liberia, but strife and death remain
Opinion: Charles Taylor isn't exactly where he belongs -- that would be in a jail cell awaiting trial for war
NASCAR Pole-sitter hopes practice makes perfect
Jeff Gordon hopes to regain his Watkins Glen dominance. WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) -- A victory by
Staten Island's DeSalvo hopes for happy return
The New Castle native will pitch today's doubleheader opener against Mahoning Valley. By BRIAN
The Vindicator
The Vindicator BALANCING ACT: Connie Fedor, a feng shui practitioner from North Kingsville, Ohio,
PGA TOUR Love maintains big lead at The International event
The Tour veteran has a 10-point lead over John Rollins. CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (AP) -- Davis Love III
Boardman, Fitch face a Stark reality
The new members can't reign in football because they don't play a full league slate. By JOE SCALZO
ALLIANCE Area teams set for Buick Scramble sectional play
Alliance Country Club will host one of four sectionals in Northern Ohio. ALLIANCE -- The Buick
INTERNET Ask Jeeves pushes $6M campaign, excluding butler
The campaign aims to gain more respect for the fifth-place search engine. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- It
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Ersted put on disabled list with hamstring tendinitis
The injury has been nagging him all season long. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Anaheim Angels outfielder Darin
NATIONAL LEAGUE Padres beat Reds 1-0 in 12 innings Friday
Mark Kotsay hit the game-winning double in the 12th. SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Six Cincinnati pitchers
Missile-plot sting nets 3
An FBI agent posed as a terrorist interested in buying the missile. WASHINGTON (AP) -- A suspected
Warren school situation has turned into a political fiasco
Opinion: Warren school situation has turned into a political fiasco EDITOR: I have lived in Warren most
KEYSTONE CLIPS July rain drowns out average
So, how wet was it during the month of July? Very wet, according to data kept by the Shenango
AT A GLANCE | PGA Championship
When, where: Thursday-Sunday, Oak Hill Country Club (East course), Rochester, N.Y. Course facts:
NATION
NATION State cites Jim Beam after bourbon spills into creek WEST POINT, Ky. -- Nearly all of the
WNBA ROUNDUP | Saturday's games
Liberty 65, Mystics 56 WASHINGTON -- Crystal Robinson scored 18 points to lead New York, snapping
Dancing the night away at Italian fest
This is the first year Italian dancing lessons were offered. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR STAFF
INDY RACING LEAGUE Castroneves sets record in gaining Emerson pole
The top five drivers surpassed the previous track record. MADISON, Ill. (AP) -- Helio Castroneves
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Joseph and Stacy Trobek, 123 Moore St., Hubbard, boy, Aug. 9. Gregory and Georgina
Official: See map before repair
Reduced-rate loans and online applications are aimed at speeding the recovery. & lt;a
MAHONING, SHENANGO VALLEYS Heavy downpours leave areas flooded
The forecast calls for more scattered storms today and Monday. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR STAFF
SCHEDULES
SCHEDULES MONDAY CROSS COUNTRY Youngstown Road Runners Club Preseason Classic (at Boardman), 4
NFL Giants: TE in middle of media frenzy
Jim Fassel, New York's coach, expects slip-ups. By DAVE GOLDBERG AP FOOTBALL WRITER Jeremy
2004 OLYMPICS U.S. basketball team begins practice
The U.S. men launched drills to prepare for the Olympic qualifying meet. NEW YORK (AP) -- For the
2 players just miss hitting for the cycle
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) -- Lou Collier and Trace Coquillette each singled, doubled and homered as the
Mooney's outlook much brighter
Struthers, with 10 starters back on offense, could be the MAC's surprise team. & lt;a
BASEBALL Campanella MVP awards to be sold
His widow will auction off many other prized possessions this month. EXTON, Pa. (AP) -- The widow
INTEREST RATES Policy-makers expected to sustain 45-year low
Long-term interest rates have been climbing since June. WASHINGTON (AP) -- A key short-term
A cloudy future for Clarett in Columbus
Maurice Clarett was never really a college student and from the look -- and smell -- of things, he
FRIDAY'S GAMES
FRIDAY'S GAMES American League Baltimore 10, Boston 4, 1st game Baltimore 4, Boston 2, 2nd
New housing rules aim to cut flooding
The subdivision changes went into effect Tuesday. & lt;a href=mailto:siff@vindy.com &
Ursuline's Davidson selects Michigan St.
The senior guard said she's always wanted to play in the Big Ten. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT GIRARD
MAHONING VALLEY Communities begin assessing flood damage
Some parking lots are designed to flood to keep water off streets, an official said. By JOHN W.
Suspect appears in court
An FBI agent posed as a terrorist interested in buying the missile. NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- A
WENDY'S CHAMPIONSHIP FOR CHILDREN Despite her poor putting, Candie Kung shares lead
Michele Redman set the course record with a 63 to climb into third place. DUBLIN (AP) -- Just wait
FEMA takes applications from victims of flooding
Calling FEMA is the first step toward getting help. & lt;a href=mailto:rgsmith@vindy.com
Special to The Vindicator/Mike Drozda
Special to The Vindicator/Mike Drozda CAR POOL: This scene was common in several areas after rains
CART Rookie Hunter-Reay has No. 2 spot in front row
Paul Tracy has the pole for today's Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio. LEXINGTON (AP) -- Pole winner Paul
Schools' assessments fall short
Basic math proficiency is one factor of the 'No Child Left Behind' law. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS
NATIONAL LEAGUE Glavine excited over last outing
He posted his first win since July 4, a 3-1 decision over Arizona. PHOENIX (AP) -- Tom Glavine is
SCRAPPERS Staten Island's DeSalvo hopes for happy return
The New Castle native will pitch today's doubleheader opener against Mahoning Valley. By BRIAN
U.S. DISTRICT COURT
U.S. DISTRICT COURT Bankruptcies/Chapter 7 Celeste Renee Jones, 2909 Idlewood Ave., Apt. 3,
Ellsworth Road to close
Ellsworth Road to close YOUNGSTOWN -- Ellsworth Road, between Bailey and Duck Creek roads in
Report address changes
Report address changes NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Lawrence County residents with address changes caused by
Thousands flock to 2003 Vex Fest
The 12-hour concert showcased downtown's potential and local musicians' talent. By MATT BIXENSTINE
AMERICAN LEAGUE Millar hits milestone home run as Boston rallies past Baltimore
Manny Ramirez became the fastest player to hit 100 home runs for Boston. ASSOCIATED PRESS BOSTON
FEDERAL LEAGUE | History
1964 -- Formed by Massillon Jackson, Canton South, Canton Glenwood, Magnolia Sandy Valley, Massillon
Athletics 7, White Sox 2
Athletics 7, White Sox 2 CHICAGO (AP) -- Ramon Hernandez homered twice and drove in a career-high
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.11 2.25 Bank One,.84,39.4839.49 Clear Channel,
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Multi-year contracts on way out because of poor performances
This season has seen a staggering amount of bad contracts. By LARRY STONE THE SEATTLE TIMES
NASHVILLE, TENN. Titans turn back Browns' late bid to save 10-6 win
Cleveland nearly rallied to win behind quarterback Josh Booty in the waning seconds. NASHVILLE,
PAN AMERICAN GAMES Brazil loses protest after defeat by U.S.
The American team was credited with an extra point early in the overtime contest. SANTO DOMINGO,
APPROVAL: Bill Vuletich, center, is among the crowd cheering the performance of the band Oreon
APPROVAL: Bill Vuletich, center, is among the crowd cheering the performance of the band Oreon
NFL PRESEASON ROUNDUP Saturday's other games
49ers 24, Chiefs 6 KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Ken Dorsey threw two touchdown passes and Tim Rattay added
Eagles' Branon Whiting trying to regain form at defensive end
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) -- Full-contact drills and scrimmages never felt so good to Brandon Whiting.
Agency assists Warren brothers; others who need help should call
The men just bought the house about a month before the flooding. & lt;a
Woods, Els still seeking season's first major win
The world's No. 1 and No. 2 players have just one more chance. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) -- Tiger Woods
Group remembers vet with good deeds
Group remembers vet with good deeds kAS A TRIBUTE to Hal Reichle, right, who lived in the
PGA CHAMPIONSHIP Woods' success tinged by majors
The world's best golfer has one more chance to snap his majors streak. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) -- By
LATE FRIDAY BASEBALL Bonds hits 35th as Giants beat Phillies
San Francisco was even playing with a patched-up infield. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Barry Bonds and
Purtzer cards 66 to lead by shot
BLAINE, Minn. (AP) -- Tom Purtzer birdied the final hole to cap a six-under 66 and grab a one stroke
Lewis and Edwards to meet today
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- When Marvin Lewis takes the field for the first time as an NFL head
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP Stephenson, Cardinals topple Braves, 3-1
St. Louis ended an eight-game losing streak against Atlanta. ASSOCIATED PRESS ST. LOUIS --
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Carter on comeback trail with the Saints
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Dale Carter remembers the life he once led. He remembers the expensive cars, the
PIRATES LATE FRIDAY Wilson leads Rockies to 13-6 win over Pittsburgh
He now leads the majors with 112 RBIs after driving in three against the Bucs. DENVER (AP) --
KENT STATE Noted speaker will address graduates
The speaker earned master's and doctoral degrees at Kent. KENT -- Dr. Judy L. Genshaft, sixth
Hot air balloon liftoff
Hot air balloon liftoff NORTH JACKSON -- The Northeast Ohio Balloon Pilots Association Hot Air
FEDERAL LEAGUE Boardman, Fitch face a Stark new reality
The new members can't reign in football because they don't play a full league slate. By JOE SCALZO
Special to The Vindicator
Special to The Vindicator TITLE SHOT: Amanda Stevens has her eye on another crown. The 17-year-old
LABEL, RULE Mondesi lashes out at Yankees following trade
He said he didn't get a fair treatment from manager Joe Torre. PHOENIX (AP) -- Now that Raul
HEWLETT-PACKARD Company unveils new digital products
Sales may be hampered by a dismal Christmas shopping season. SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Hewlett-
MISS TEEN USA PAGEANT Memory of dad drives Miss Ohio
Having overcome adversity, she is competing to be crowned Miss Teen USA. By MATT BIXENSTINE
CLEVELAND Teens charged in attacks on homeless
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Four teenagers from the Youngstown area were charged Saturday with attacking