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NATION Study finds 7 million per year seek treatment for sports injuries

Doctors say the answer is prevention, not giving up physical activities. By MARTIN MILLER LOS


Clarett is back at practice, hasn't yet made perfect

Opinion: Maurice Clarett is back on the football field at The Ohio State University, but only for the


HELOISE Pharmacist offers prescription for safety

Dear Heloise: My husband is a pharmacist and offers this suggestion, especially now that identity


BASKETBALL

BASKETBALL WNBA STANDINGS EASTERN CONFERENCE WLPctGB y-Detroit249.727--


U.S. OPEN TENNIS Belgians just rivals battling for top spot

Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin-Hardenne are the top two seeded women. NEW YORK (AP) -- Before the


Teachers accepted the same contract offered to classified employees.

Teachers accepted the same contract offered to classified employees. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS


BASEBALL

BASEBALL Favorite Odds Underdog National League MONTREAL 51/2-61/2 Philadelphia


PREP FOOTBALL AT A GLANCE

WEEKEND SCORES AREA Fitch 27, Chaney 14 Rayland Buckeye 48, Wilson 6 Cloverleaf 40, Timken 6


PENNSYLVANIA 6 northwest counties declared disaster areas

The funds would pay 75 percent of costs for damage to public facilities. STAFF/WIRE REPORT


Granite Construction gets waterline work

Granite Construction gets waterline work NEW MIDDLETOWN -- Granite Construction Inc. of Beaver


King's dream is unfulfilled, but progress has been made

Opinion: As we mark the 40th anniversary today of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech


Today is Tuesday, Aug. 26, the 238th day of 2003. There are 127 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Aug. 26, the 238th day of 2003. There are 127 days left in the year. On this date


WEDNESDAY DRAWINGS

WEDNESDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 8-3-0 Pick 4, 7-2-8-6 Buckeye 5, 4-11-13-


Terrorist attacks in Iraq prove an interesting point

Opinion: Terrorist attacks in Iraq prove an interesting point EDITOR: In spite of cries to the


St. Elizabeth

St. Elizabeth Todd and Lori Worsencroft, 160 Circleview Drive, New Middletown, boy, Aug. 25.


AUSTINTOWN ODOT goes on notice

The township could cut the grass and charge ODOT. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


SATURDAY'S GAMES

SATURDAY'S GAMES American League Boston 7, Seattle 6, 10 innings Anaheim 14, Detroit 8, 10


GIRARD Online and updated: Volunteer handles city's Web site

The city's Web site is designed as a tool to achieve economic prosperity. By TIM YOVICH


TRAFICANT CASE Bucheit gets 2-year-term for bribery, lying

The retired contractor is paying his lawyer $25,000 with Florida property. By PATRICIA MEADE


KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Neat freak's obsession is driving her crazy

Dear Annie: My husband, "Elton," is a neat freak in the extreme. Nothing is ever clean enough for


STANDINGS Wild Card

American League WLPctGB Boston7555.577-- Oakland7555.577-- Kansas City6762.51971/2


Another QB is out

Another QB is out Chad Pennington of the New York Jets became the second starting quarterback to


ITALY

Opinion: ITALY La Repubblica, Rome, Aug. 20: If the attack on the U.N. building carries Saddam's signature


AUTO RACING Castroneves wins, leads IRL standings

NAZARETH, Pa. (AP) -- Helio Castroneves claimed the top spot in IRL the driver standings, and gave


YSU Tuition payment process is improved

Payments used to be sent to the university's bursar's office. YOUNGSTOWN -- A new system for


Clarke victorious by 4 shots

Darren Clarke scored his second win in the World Golf Championship series. AKRON (AP) -- Darren


Rock performer Ted Nugent will not perform at the 2003 Canfield Fair. Nugent's picture erroneously

Rock performer Ted Nugent will not perform at the 2003 Canfield Fair. Nugent's picture erroneously


The wait is over: YSU takes center stage at Stambaugh Stadium

Jon Heacock begins his third year as the Penguins' coach. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS


Associated Press

Associated Press STILL AT IT: Musician John Mellencamp takes a break at his Belmont Studio in


Father: Maurice will sit first six games

Myke Clarett got the information from a source on the university's board of trustees. ARLINGTON,


LOCAL

LOCAL Softball team places high ROCK HILL, S.C. -- The Ohio Stars 18 and under fast-pitch


Sherlock: Put brakes on funding racetrack

A commissioner said Mahoning County can't afford to pay for the racetrack. By BOB JACKSON


SHANKSVILLE, PA. Flight 93 task force considers proposal for national park

The main objective is to prevent commercialization around the site. SHANKSVILLE, Pa. (AP) -- A


MORNING SICKNESS | Strategies to battle nausea

Before you get out of bed in the morning, eat dry toast, crackers or cookies -- whatever works best.


BREAST CANCER RESEARCH Will electrical test replace mammograms?

The new test is more comfortable, less expensive and could have better results. By HILARY WALDMAN


Trucker hats have a strong following

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Here is the question: Are trucker hats cool? They are, of course, the


MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES

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PREP FOOTBALL | Weekend Leaders

RUSHING Shaun Lane, Hubbard, 197 yards, 15 carries, 1 TD Dustin Steward, Southeast, 158 yards,


Replacing linemen on both sides of the ball is key for Penn State

Five offensive linemen and three on defense are gone this year. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Larry


Miss Backus, Robert Stoddard to wed in Florida

XJamye Elizabeth Backus, 3265 Hummingbird Hill Drive, Poland, and Robert Brandon Stoddard, 21 Ann


STAMBAUGH BUILDING Renovation work will go on during bankruptcy case

A judge approved a new business plan for the downtown office building. THE VINDICATOR By DON


REGION

REGION Ohio Edison seeks cause of downtown blackout YOUNGSTOWN -- Ohio Edison was working Monday


AMERICAN LEAGUE Piniella credits pitching for Tribe's weekend sweep

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Tampa Bay manager Lou Piniella discovered a key difference between the


Man wounded in head by shot

LEETONIA -- Police are investigating a shooting at a Leetonia home that left a 19-year-old in


AT A GLANCE Ohio State

Coach: Jim Tressel, 18th season overall, third at Ohio State (156-62-2 overall, 21-5 at Ohio State).


UNITED STATES Will 2 new drugs give Viagra competition?

Unseating Viagra will be difficult because of its brand recognition. LONDON (AP) -- Viagra, the


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Edward J. Palguta, legal age, 701 Mabel Ave., Youngstown, and


WEEKEND TRANSACTIONS

WEEKEND TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League CLEVELAND INDIANS--Signed INF Benji Gil and


PENNSYLVANIA MALPRACTICE Administration looks to refute argument over caps

Officials plan to show the details of payouts in lawsuits. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- As the


Our security's weak link

Opinion: San Jose Mercury News: Protecting airports, bridges, power plants and other parts of the nation's


AGENDA

AGENDA WEDNESDAY Business Committee of the Youngstown Board of Education, 6:15 p.m., board


False coroner prank

False coroner prank HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Police say a prankster claiming to be the county coroner has


NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE Scrappers have a 'professional look' in their 5-1 victory

Ryan Goleski's three-run home run sent the Scrappers past Jamstown. By BRIAN RICHESSON


BOARDMAN Road project begins

The project will take a year and is expected to help relieve traffic congestion. By BOB JACKSON


AT A GLANCE Penn State

Coach: Joe Paterno, 37th season, all at Penn State (336-101-3). 2002 record: 9-4 (5-3 Big Ten, 4th


Mosquito spraying

Mosquito spraying STONEBORO, Pa. -- Weather permitting, insecticide will be sprayed here Tuesday


Browns, Falcons are in different situation

A playoff spot rode on the outcome of their regular season finale last year. CLEVELAND (AP) --


NEC LEADERBOARD Final round

hDarren Clarke65-70-66-67--268-12 Jonathan Kaye68-69-65-70--272-8 Davis Love III66-70-68-69--


NFL N.Y. Jets are latest to lose QB to injury

Chad Pennington will be replaced by veteran Vinny Testaverde. NEW YORK (AP) -- Vinny Testaverde


BABE RUTH WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS Never-say-die attitude was difference

Youngstown's 14-year-old team came back from an 0-2 start to win the crown. By MARK W. MILLER


An international flavor at the Canfield Fair

An international flavor at the Canfield Fair CANFIELD -- The Mahoning Valley International Civic


PRESEASON AT A GLANCE

STANDINGS AMERICAN CONFERENCE East WLTPctPFPA New England3001.0007031 Buffalo210.6677280


Longtime grocery in Boardman closes

BOARDMAN -- A long-standing grocery institution here is no more. Rulli Bros. store on South Avenue


NASCAR Nothing to come easy for Busch

He was booed heartily in Victory Lane Saturday night. By DAVID POOLE KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS


Popovec-Schiavone troth announced, wedding planned

XStefanie Popovec of Canfield and Daniel Schiavone Jr., 2907 Olde Winter Trail, Poland, have planned


Separate group pays coordinator's salary

This year's ceremony commemorating the crash will be private. SOMERSET, Pa. (AP) -- The woman who


SCOUTING REPORT | Big Ten

MICHIGAN WOLVERINES 2002: 10-3 overall; 6-2 Big Ten (3rd) Coach: Lloyd Carr. Returning


Length of ban is not specific

OSU and the NCAA discussed the range of Maurice Clarett's ban. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ohio State and


YSU enrollment increases to 12,789 for fall semester

YSU enrollment increases to 12,789 for fall semester YOUNGSTOWN -- Enrollment is up again at


New Castle Community Y receives donations, praise

New Castle Community Y receives donations, praise NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- The New Castle Community Y


COLLEGE SAVINGS Investors have options other than the 529 plan

Income, the future and saving abilities all affect investors' choices. By ANDREA COOMBES CBS


Lisbon officials establish new traffic flow at McKinley Elementary School

LISBON -- The traffic pattern at McKinley Elementary School will be changed to improve safety for


Candidate files lawsuit

Mahoning election officials admit a mistake was made. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS


Buckeyes will focus on task at hand

Distractions didn't bother Ohio State last year in its run to the national title. COLUMBUS (AP) --


Police chief plans to hire 20 officers

New cops will have one year to move into the city. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER


Wedding planned by Abby Sferra, David Courtney

XAUSTINTOWN -- Announced by Bonny and Mike Tarantino, Burr Oak Court, is the engagement of their


GAIL WHITE We have a way with words, and Webster's has noticed

The cackhanded agony aunt was sitting in her gimme cap eating the killer app Frankenfood she spent


Focus, fire rekindled

By MARK W. MILLER VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF SEBRING -- Now that Sebring High has taken care of a


"They wish Father John Geoghan had time to be in prison to reflect."

Opinion: "They wish Father John Geoghan had time to be in prison to reflect." Attorney Mitchell Garabedian


PENNSYLVANIA State leads N.J. in drug industry

The manufacturers produce relatively few jobs, however. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Pennsylvania has


STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.10 2.19 Bank One,.84,38.6838.75 Clear Channel, 42.41


MAHONING COUNTY Gains says assistant prosecutors maintain practices on own time

It's up to the Legislature to make judges full time, a prosecutor says. By PATRICIA MEADE


New look for team

New look for team k A NEW LOGO, a better league and more talented players please promoters of the


Officials play down U.S.-North meeting

Representatives at the six-nation summit had differing opinions on progress. BEIJING (AP) -- Fresh


Southington schools block fountains over bacteria

Southington schools block fountains over bacteria SOUTHINGTON -- Pupils and teachers returned to


Laws on books already cover animal proposal in Niles

Opinion: Laws on books already cover animal proposal in Niles EDITOR: I am writing this letter in


Summit spurs hope for continued talks

U.S. officials played down a meeting of the American and North Korean delegates. BEIJING (AP) --


MINOR LEAGUES INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE (AAA)

MINOR LEAGUES INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE (AAA) North Division WLPct.GB Pawtucket (Red Sox)7758.570--


PIRATES Sexson's hit gives Milwaukee sweep

The Brewers have a six-game winning streak. MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Richie Sexson and the Milwaukee


IRL-FIRESTONE INDY 225 RESULTS

IRL-FIRESTONE INDY 225 RESULTS SUNDAY At Nazareth Speedway Nazareth, Pa. Lap length: 1 mile


REUNIONS

XThe annual Kieffer reunion will be held Sunday at Stacy Pavilion in Austintown Park. The event will


MAHONING COUNTY Election board prunes ballots

Several measures and candidates lacked enough petition signatures. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL


Victory despite injury

Lindsay Davenport overcame an injured left foot to advance in the U.S. Open. NEW YORK (AP) --


Deadline looms for city to form plan that would make dam safe

Breaching the dam could take 11/2 to two years, the state project manager says. By TIM YOVICH


LEADERS

AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING GABRHPct. ISuzuki Sea12854094180.333 Mueller Bos11741870137.328


DIANE MAKAR MURPHY In choice of dryer vs. sunshine, I'll hang tough

There's something about a laden clothesline that makes me homesick, that makes me want to climb


STANDINGS New York-Penn League

Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue Jays)5015.769-- Scrappers (Indians)3333.50017 1/2


YOUNGSTOWN Defendant testifies via videotape

Wayne Gilliam told police he heard gunshots but didn't see who fired them. By BOB JACKSON


Kung overcomes slow start to win LPGA event

Don Pooley captured the Champions Tour Allianz event by three strokes. ASSOCIATED PRESS


Outfielder Mike Conroy has made big strides in Cleveland's organization

The Scrappers' outfielder has impressed the Indians' brass. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS


MOUNTAINEER RESULTS

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS SUNDAY 1st--Grande Mocha (Birzer)8.004.003.00 Poker Hand


Today is Monday, Aug. 25, the 237th day of 2003. There are 128 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Monday, Aug. 25, the 237th day of 2003. There are 128 days left in the year. On this date


HARLEY

HARLEY Company profile William Harley and Arthur Davidson publicly debuted their first


AMERICAN LEAGUE

AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayIntr New York7949.617--z-8-2W-137-2642-


FUEL Nation's stations pump up gas prices

Prices are soaring as international supplies fall. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR The nation's


LITTLE LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP Florida is routed by Japan, 10-1

Yuutaro Tanaka struck out 14 and Hokuto Nakahara hit a grand slam. SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) --


Matter of life and death

Opinion: Washington Post: On Thursday Virginia unveiled its new online organ donation registry, which already


COLUMBIANA CO. Knox School Road project gets OK for federal help

The county will have to make up for wetlands displaced by the undertaking. By NORMAN LEIGH


MAHONING VALLEY Disaster recovery centers will close

After the centers are gone, flood victims can still call FEMA for aid. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR


GREAT LEGS Making the three diamonds

An expert offers three exercises to get those flabby legs in shape. By WENDY NAVRATIL CHICAGO


TODAY

TODAY 11 a.m. (USA) Tennis: U.S. Open. 7 p.m. (FOXSO) WNBA: Sting at Rockers. 7 p.m. (FOXSP)


Tour at Toths' gardens

Tour at Toths' gardens HUBBARD -- The seventh annual garden tour at the home of Rodney and Kay


NEC INVITATIONAL SCORES

NEC INVITATIONAL SCORES SUNDAY Firestone Country Club Akron, Ohio Purse: $6 million


AIRLINES United loses money in July but posts operating gain

The airline risks losing its financing if it doesn't turn a profit by Oct. 31. CHICAGO (AP) --


Miss Rice to wed Douglas Spencer in October rite

XBELOIT -- Barbi Rice and Douglas Spencer, both of 16318 W. Calla Road, are engaged. The


ROUNDUP | Training camp news and notes

Lions: Cornerback Chris Cash likely is out for the season after injuring two ligaments in his left


Seat belt patrol in Liberty

Seat belt patrol in Liberty LIBERTY -- Township police and the Ohio State Highway Patrol are on


AROUND THE HORN | Sunday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 7, Orioles 0 NEW YORK -- Jose Contreras made a rousing return from the


SCHEDULE MONDAY

SCHEDULE MONDAY GOLF, BOYS Austintown Fitch at North Canton Hoover, 4:15 p.m. Ursuline vs.