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INJURY REPORT
CLEVELAND BROWNS (4-7) AT SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (7-4) -- Cleveland Browns: OUT: CB Lewis Sanders (groin);
NFC Eagles expect challenge from Fox
The former Giants coach has had plenty of success against Donovan McNabb. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- No
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Jawad Williams made a critical 3-pointer with 1:27 left and No. 9 North Carolina
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Jawad Williams made a critical 3-pointer with 1:27 left and No. 9 North Carolina
PREP ICE HOCKEY Canfield falls to Midview in tournament's opening round
The Cardinals had defeated Boardman earlier in the day. By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
CAVALIERS Hamilton gives James difficulty in 92-88 defeat
Detroit's win extended Cleveland's 31-game road losing streak. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- LeBron
NATIONAL STUDY Mercer Co. ranks 18th for safety
Youngstown ranked 48th in the ranking of America's most dangerous cities. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS
Area trio plays role in JHU's 10 wins
Three area high school graduates have become part of a football transformation that has taken place
Michael Jackson: no longer a thriller, now a freak show
Opinion: Michael Jackson's family, friends, fans and lawyers are claiming that the Jackson is being framed.
DEER HUNTING Ohio and Pennsylvania
OHIO The deer gun season will be open each day from Monday through Sunday, from a half-hour before
NHL ROUNDUP Friday's other games
Flyers 4, Hurricanes 2 PHILADELPHIA -- Kim Johnsson assisted on three goals and the Philadelphia
MATCHUP | Today's games
ARIZONA (3-8) at CHICAGO (4-7) Time: 1 p.m. Series record: Bears lead 53-26-6. Last meeting:
Who: Browns vs. Seahawks
Who: Browns vs. Seahawks When: 4:15 p.m. Where: Seahawks Field, Seattle. TV/Radio: WKBN (27),
Marion Local-Columbus Grove, Stats
Marion Local-Columbus Grove, Stats ascstfrh Maria Stein Marion Local 07190--26 Columbus Grove
Schilling accepts trade to Boston
Schilling accepts trade to Boston Eds: PMs. LEADS with 9 grafs to CLARIFY that deal rewrites
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
FRIDAY'S RESULTS GIRLS BASKETBALL AREA Austintown Fitch 40, Chaney 34 Warren JFK 46, Newton
MATCHUP Browns vs. Seahawks
CLEVELAND (4-7) At SEATTLE (7-4) Time: 4:15 p.m. TV/Radio: WKBN (27), WOIO (19), KDKA (2); (
MIKE BRAUN Ohio, Pa. hunters ready for deer
Close to a million hunters in Ohio and Pennsylvania will be trying their luck at harvesting a white-
PITTSBURGH Rucinsky scores twice to subdue Penguins
Pittsburgh goalie Marc-Andre Fleury lost his sixth consecutive decision. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Martin
Brink, Salem ready to play
The successful former Springfield coach now takes over the Quakers' program. & lt;a
No. 16 Gonzaga 82, Georgia 76, OT
No. 16 Gonzaga 82, Georgia 76, OT SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) -- Ronny Turiaf scored all 11 of Gonzaga's
Officiating upsets Aces coach, but Columbus Academy wins
Amanda-Clearcreek was stopped inches short of the goal line late in the game. MASSILLON (AP) --
RPI 40, Springfield 34
RPI 40, Springfield 34 SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) -- Dan Cole completed 26 of 44 passes for 348 yards
No. 21 Notre Dame 78, Mount St. Mary's, Md. 64
No. 21 Notre Dame 78, Mount St. Mary's, Md. 64 By TOM COYNE AP Sports Writer SOUTH BEND, Ind.
HEINZ FIELD Bengals hope to end skid in Pittsburgh
Cincinnati has lost its last three road games against the Steelers. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Not even
PITTSBURGH PENGUINS Lemieux's raise to be held back
Even with Lemieux's rollback, the Penguins will lose about $5 million. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Owner-
No. 5 Georgia 34, Georgia Tech 17
No. 5 Georgia 34, Georgia Tech 17 By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) -- Georgia
Santa in Liberty
Santa in Liberty LIBERTY -- A township gathering will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the
Northwestern 69, Northwestern St. 61
Northwestern 69, Northwestern St. 61 Eds: SUBS graf to CORRECT that Jermaine Spencer added 13
FITCH GIRLS TOP CHANEY, 40-34
Fitch rallied from a scoreless first-period to turn back Chaney. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR
ASSOCIATED PRESS
ASSOCIATED PRESS BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) -- Freshman quarterback Justin Haddix threw three first-
No. 23 TCU 79, BYU 74
No. 23 TCU 79, BYU 74 PROVO, Utah (AP) -- Amy Pack scored 18 points and had five rebounds to lead
OHIO WILDLIFE Hot lines open longer hours during deer seasons
SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Ohioans seeking information about the upcoming white-tailed deer hunting
No. 12 Illinois 75, Temple 60
No. 12 Illinois 75, Temple 60 By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Roger
Iowa 70, No. 17 Louisville 69, OT
Iowa 70, No. 17 Louisville 69, OT INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Greg Brunner scored a career-high 26
MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE Harris keys Bowling Green past Toledo, 31-23
The Falcons will play Miami of Ohio for the MAC championship. BOWLING GREEN (AP) -- Josh Harris
Virginia 35, No. 21 Virginia Tech 21
Virginia 35, No. 21 Virginia Tech 21 By HANK KURZ Jr. AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.
NHL Devils' undefeated streak is shattered by Stars, 2-0
New Jersey went a team record-tying 13 straight games without a loss. DALLAS (AP) -- The defending
Texas A & amp;M Kingsville 49, Central Oklahoma 6
Texas A & amp;M Kingsville 49, Central Oklahoma 6 hkrjm KINGSVILLE, Texas (AP) -- Larry
Pine-Richland-Bradford Sums
Pine-Richland-Bradford Sums Pine-Richland914014--37 Bradford7000--7 First Quarter Bra--
Mike Stoops hired at Arizona
Mike Stoops hired at Arizona Eds: LEADS with 4 grafs to UPDATE with school's announcement; picks
Reward offered to find woman
The woman, who had lived near Rogers, disappeared when she was 24. & lt;a
MONDAY DRAWINGS
MONDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 3-4-8 Pick 4, 8-4-4-7 Buckeye 5, 2-3-6-9-17
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Larry Kittel and Janet Yount, 1465 Dogwood Drive, Youngstown, girl, Nov.
Slippery Rock-Aliquippa Sums
Slippery Rock-Aliquippa Sums Slippery Rock8700--15 Aliquippa86014--28 First Quarter Ali--D.
ANGLING TIPS Jack Wollitz
There is something to be said for simplifying your approach to fishing for your favorite species.
PENNSYLVANIA | Girls basketball preview
GREENVILLE Coach: Mike Murray, third season (18-28). 2002-03 record: 8-14. Returning
Global war on AIDS depends on honesty
Opinion: There was a major development Monday in the worldwide effort to stop the spread of AIDS, an
A family touch for Smoky Hollow
A family touch for Smoky Hollow k BOB BARKO JR., his fianc & eacute;e Katie Bolan and Bolan's
YOUNGSTOWN RANKED 48TH IN THE RANKING OF AMERICA'S MOST DANGEROUS CITIES.
Youngstown ranked 48th in the ranking of America's most dangerous cities. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS
Small school districts confront big challenges
School district consolidations are rare, the education department said. By DENISE DICK
PITTSBURGH Steelers enter pivotal game with room for improvement
Another loss will give them as many defeats as in the past two seasons combined. PITTSBURGH (AP)
Top 25 Capsules
Top 25 Capsules By The Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) -- Georgia did its part. Now, the Bulldogs
Women's Top 25 Capsules
Women's Top 25 Capsules By The Associated Press DURHAM, N.C. (AP) -- Iciss Tillis scored 23
TOP 25 ROUNDUP | Women's college basketball
No. 2 Texas 97, Navy 46 HONOLULU -- Nina Norman scored 18 points and Heather Schreiber added 14
No. 4 Duke 119, Stephen F. Austin 53
No. 4 Duke 119, Stephen F. Austin 53 DURHAM, N.C. (AP) -- Iciss Tillis scored 23 points and Mistie
BIG EAST Mistakes hurt 'Cuse in defeat to Rutgers
Struthers graduate Walter Reyes had 40 yards on 18 carries for Syracuse. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.
DIVISION III FOOTBALL Benedictine blanks Kenton for state title
The Bengals' defense -- and Raymond Williams -- highlighted the victory. CANTON (AP) -- The
Workers have begun tearing down four giant busts of Saddam Hussein.
Workers have begun tearing down four giant busts of Saddam Hussein. KIRKUK, Iraq (AP) -- U.S.
Springdale-Bishop Carroll Sums
Springdale-Bishop Carroll Sums Eds: RETRANSMITTING to fix slug. Springdale14006--20 Bishop
PENNSYLVANIA HUNTING Antler rules causing some complaints
Deer hunters feeling restraints of rules OIL CITY, Pa. (AP) -- Some hunters are complaining that
MATCHUP | Bengals vs. Steelers
CINCINNATI (6-5) At PITTSBURGH (4-7) Time: 1 p.m. TV/Radio: WKBN (27), WOIO (19), KDKA (2);
No. 3 Michigan St 77, Penn 52
No. 3 Michigan St 77, Penn 52 Eds: Retransmitting to correct slug EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) --
HARRISBURG House rejects proposal to remove restriction on state-owned farmland
Farmland preservation advocates praised the state House vote. HARRISBURG (AP) -- A proposal to
BROOKFIELD Township trustees consider dredging and damming Yankee Run Creek
The thunderstorm of July 21 caused flooding in the area. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
PENNSYLVANIA Easton will play two games in three days
Easton will play in a state semifinal today after playing on Thanksgiving Day. ASSOCIATED PRESS
W. Illinois 43, Montana 40, 2OT
W. Illinois 43, Montana 40, 2OT By AMY BETH HANSON Associated Press Writer MISSOULA, Mont.
GIRLS BASKETBALL SEASON OPENER Fitch struggles early, repels Chaney
The Falcons rallied from a scoreless first period to turn back the Cowgirls, 40-34. By JOHN KOVACH
A road less traveled: Bengals seek rare win in Pittsburgh
A road less traveled: Bengals seek rare win in Pittsburgh Eds: Also moved in advance for release
Blackout is a wake-up call
Opinion: Times Herald-Record, Middletown, N.Y.: A three-month international investigation has concluded that
MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE Miami of Ohio keeps winning streak alive
The RedHawks routed Central Florida and broke the conference scoring record. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Schools will get 3 heart starters
The department is seeking more donations to buy additional defibrillators. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
GOLF Solid final shot lifts Sorenstam at Skins Game
LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) -- Annika Sorenstam made history and a spectacular final shot Saturday to
Uncle Sam wants (no, needs) more science students
Opinion: Christian Science Monitor: Even though the United States ranks among the top three nations in
Colgate 19, UMass 7
Colgate 19, UMass 7 Eds: UPDATES with second round opponent By JOHN KEKIS AP Sports Writer
No. 7 Penn St. 69, No. 9 Kansas St. 56
No. 7 Penn St. 69, No. 9 Kansas St. 56 FREEPORT, Bahamas (AP) -- Tanisha Wright had 23 points in
Couch's injury just slightly sprained knee
BEREA (AP) -- Browns quarterback Tim Couch sustained a sprained knee ligament in Sunday's loss at
TOP 25 MEN Pitt snares 25th straight at home
The Panthers' home winning streak is fourth-longest in Division I. ASSOCIATED PRESS PITTSBURGH
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) -- Michael Vick wants to keep the Houston Texans guessing, so he
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) -- Michael Vick wants to keep the Houston Texans guessing, so he
Ithaca 33, Montclair St. 13
Ithaca 33, Montclair St. 13 hojmb UPPER MONTCLAIR, N.J. (AP) -- Pete Celebre rushed for two
Michael Stewart is back in good graces with Cavs
He went from banishment to the starting lineup. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS AUBURN HILLS, Mich. --
No. 18 Boise State 56, Nevada 3
No. 18 Boise State 56, Nevada 3 BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- Ryan Dinwiddie threw for 375 yards and four
COLUMBIANA COUNTY
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Divorces asked Christina Conoboy, 31293 state Route 62, Salem, vs. Steve
NBA ROUNDUP Friday's other games
Hawks 95, Heat 83 ATLANTA -- Shareef Abdur-Rahim scored 34 points, setting a season high for the
NFL Browns' Thompson could get his chance
An injury-riddled linebacking corps could put Chaun Thompson in the lineup. KNIGHT RIDDER
SCOTT SHALAWAY Migrants can be sporadic visitors
Cardinals, chickadees, woodpeckers, and goldfinches headline any poll of most popular feeder birds.
2003 TURKEY TROT 2 MILE
2003 TURKEY TROT 2 MILE 1. Scott Hilditch, Stow, OH, 10:14; 2. Aaron Thornton, McDonald, OH,
LOCAL
LOCAL Correction YOUNGSTOWN -- The nose of McDonald A.C. fighter Larry Polling was not broken as
BROWNS Green still absent from locker room
His NFL-imposed four-game suspension ended Monday. BEREA (AP) -- William Green's strange and
TRUMBULL COUNTY Small school districts confront big challenges
School district consolidations are rare, the education department said. By DENISE DICK
DIVISION II FOOTBALL Avon Lake pounces on opportunity to beat Trenton Edgewood
Swirling wind and blowing snow negated passing downfield. MASSILLON (AP) -- Jon Schroeder scored
SPECIAL EVENTS
SPECIAL EVENTS Pearl Harbor Day match planned at club Dec. 7 The Youngstown Rifle and Pistol
No. 7 Tennessee 20, Kentucky 7
No. 7 Tennessee 20, Kentucky 7 By MURRAY EVANS Associated Press Writer LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) --
Who: Steelers vs/ Bengals
Who: Steelers vs/ Bengals When: Today, 1 p.m. Where: Heinz Field, Pittsburgh. TV/Radio: WKBN
49ers play in Baltimore
49ers play in Baltimore Ravens cornerback Chris McAlister has another tough assignment today
YSU MEN'S BASKETBALL Penguins subdue St. Francis for first victory of the season
Junior Khari McQueen scored a career-high 12 points in the 77-61 win over the Red Flash. By JOE
No. 24 West Virginia 45, Temple 28
No. 24 West Virginia 45, Temple 28 By JOHN RABY AP Sports Writer MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) --
Schilling joins Red Sox
Schilling joins Red Sox Arizona right-hander Curt Schilling accepted a trade to Boston on Friday
Recent additions include pizza and coffee shops and two insurance offices.
Recent additions include pizza and coffee shops and two insurance offices. & lt;a
Church represents an inner-city oasis
A North Side church offers a taste of heaven. YOUNGSTOWN -- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
WHAT'S DOING?
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION -- Hunter, trapper and bowhunt education, Ohio, call (800)
Seattle offense is gearing up for stretch run
Seattle offense is gearing up for stretch run Eds: Also moved in advance for release Sunday, Nov.