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Tracy, Carpentier home in Toronto as friendly teammates

Tracy, Carpentier home in Toronto as friendly teammates Eds: PMs. AP Photos FNG102-104 By


WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS THURSDAY 2nd--Double Choice (Gonzalez)3.002.402.40 Miss Gold Diva


NATIONAL LEAGUE Simon sorry about 'Sausage-gate'

Meanwhile, the Pirates held off the Brewers 5-4. MILWAUKEE (AP) -- The sausage saga ran its course


YOUNGSTOWN Mob hit man talks to crime task force

The former hit man is providing information about unsolved murders. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR


Vizquel out for additional month with injury

The Indians shortstop may miss the rest of the season. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Indians shortstop Omar


Family of girl killed in accident files lawsuit over lawn tractor

LISBON -- The family of a girl killed last summer in a lawn-tractor accident has filed a nearly $35


COURTS

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jeffrey M. Bryant, 29, of 2015 Cynthia Drive #103, Champaign,


Associated Press

Associated Press GETTING OUT THE WORD: The Episcopal Church's Diocese of Southern Ohio is using


Changed Harvick is back at track he loves

Changed Harvick is back at track he loves Eds: PMs. By MIKE HARRIS AP Motorsports Writer


YOUNGSTOWN Capitol Hill won't make education a priority, Ryan complains

The measure was passed largely along party lines. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER


Papelbon provides reason to celebrate

Under normal circumstances, the Lowell Spinners' arrival in the Mahoning Valley would be met with


RUNNING Kaulen finds motivation to finish marathon

She placed fifth in her first marathon with help from husband, Matt. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR


Teen slips into creek and nearly drowns

STRUTHERS -- A 14-year-old boy escaped a potential tragedy after being sucked into a sewage pipe at


Restoring a burned house -- and hope for their future

The Youthbuild Program gives young adults training and job opportunities. By ROB MEYER


NY-PENN LEAGUE Turning trial to triumph

Mike Conroy hit a game-winning triple to lead the Scrappers to a 6-5 win. By BRIAN RICHESSON


BASEBALL All-Star managers favor rule change for league rosters

Nine of the 12 reserves were their team's only All-Stars. NEW YORK (AP) -- Now that the All-Star


TOUR DE FRANCE U.S. Postal awaits mountains ahead

Four-time champion Lance Armstrong is in position to make his move. NEVERS, France (AP) -- All is


COLUMBIANA COUNTY Advance tickets for fair are for sale

LISBON -- Advance ticket sales for the Columbiana County Fair can be purchased at the fair office,


STANDINGS New York-Penn League

McNamara Division WLPct.GB Brooklyn (Mets)185.783-- Williamsport (Pirates)157.68221/2 Hudson


YOUNGSTOWN CRIME Comparison

Youngstown's crime statistics comparing 2002 with 2001. % 2002 2001CHANGE Murder3334-2.9 Rape


READING NEEDS Helping South Side kids

THE PROBLEMS Approximately 35 percent of city residents read below the fifth-grade level.


Thursday Sports In Brief

Thursday Sports In Brief By The Associated Press BASKETBALL EAGLE, Colo. (AP) -- A decision on


GENEVA WTO rules tariffs on steel are illegal

U.S. officials will appeal, so the tariffs will continue for a while longer. GENEVA (AP) -- The


AROUND THE WNBA Thursday's games

Rockers 68, Mercury 67 PHOENIX -- LaToya Thomas hit a short jumper with 3.2 seconds to play to


NBA Police want more info before charging Kobe

A decision on the case isn't expected until next week. EAGLE, Colo. (AP) -- Prosecutors say they


TPC of Michigan looks to bite back

TPC of Michigan looks to bite back Eds: PMs. AP Photos DTC101-102, 108-110 By MIKE HOUSEHOLDER


LOCAL

LOCAL Tressel honored kOHIO State football coach Jim Tressel autographs a football for David


WORLD AMATEUR BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS

WORLD AMATEUR BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS Thursday At Bangkok, Thailand Quarterfinals Light


WNBA STANDINGS

WNBA STANDINGS EASTERN CONFERENCE WLPctGB Charlotte126.667-- Detroit105.667 1/2


SAN JOSE, CALIF. Nations seek the sole right to use regional names for specific foods

Producers outside a geographical area couldn't use the area's name. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS SAN


A little etiquette goes a long way when Old Glory passes

Opinion: A little etiquette goes a long way when Old Glory passes EDITOR: During the recent holiday


Area athletes give back and find enjoyment

The program benefited the Mahoning County Council for Retarded Citizens. By JOHN BASSETTI


LEADERS

AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING GABRHPct. Mora Bal722645594.356 ISuzuki Sea8837766132.350 Mueller


SOUTH SIDE Church makes learning its goal

It discovered a dire need to improve reading, math and life skills. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL


Bowie leads, Sorenstam leaves

Bowie leads, Sorenstam leaves Eds: PMs. AP Photos VCRX101-112 VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP)


LORDSTOWN Village receives waterline grant

The 21-inch line is expected to be completed in early 2004. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL


Clippers answer challenge

Columbiana High football players volunteered to help the camp's summer program. By JOHN BASSETTI


GAME TIME Tonight

Who: Oneonta Tigers at Scrappers When: 7:05 p.m. Radio: WNIO-AM (1390)


LISBON Johnny Appleseed Festival likely won't happen this year

The festival moved to the county fairgrounds in 1999. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU


AL EAST Boston bats bludgeon tumbling Toronto, 7-1

The Red Sox swept the Blue Jays, who have lost 10 of 12. TORONTO (AP) -- The Boston Red Sox left


LITTLE LEAGUE SCHEDULE

LITTLE LEAGUE SCHEDULE TODAY Games at 6 p.m. unless noted 11 & amp; 12 baseball


Volunteers sought

Volunteers sought BOARDMAN -- The Red Cross is seeking volunteers to help out at its first aid


Fever 76, Liberty 69

Fever 76, Liberty 69 Eds: Stands for BC-BKL--WNBA Rdp. AP Photos NAF101-106 By MICHAEL MAROT


AROUND THE HORN Thursday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Athletics 5, Devil Rays 2 OAKLAND, Calif. -- Mark Mulder pitched a five-hitter


TRUMBULL COUNTY Fair kids won't get rained out

By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF BAZETTA -- A good, heavy rain can clear the midway of


Home state favorites hope to come through

Home state favorites hope to come through Eds: PMs. AP Photos MAG102-107 By ARNIE STAPLETON


YOUNGSTOWN Less than day after release, felon is behind bars again

The defendant's new bond is $250,000. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN


Mob hit man talks to crime task force

The former hitman is providing information about unsolved murders. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR


BIRTHS

Forum Health Northside Van A. and Kelly R. Salyers, 402 S. Davis St., Girard, boy, July 10. Mark


Less than day after release, felon is behind bars again

The defendant's new bond is $250,000. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN


Tressels, Watsons donate $250K to center

A room in Kilcawley Center was named for the benefactors. By ROB MEYER VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


Appleseed Festival likely won't happen this year

The festival moved to the county fairgrounds in 1999. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU


MILWAUKEE OPEN

MILWAUKEE OPEN Thursday At Brown Deer Park Milwaukee Purse: $3.5 million Yardage: 6,759;


MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES

AMERICAN LEAGUE INDIANS 3, YANKEES 2 10 INNINGS NEW YORKCLEVELAND abrhbiabrhbi ASrano


No more stock options

The change means the quick rise to being a Microsoft millionaire is gone. SEATTLE (AP) -- Even


MERCER COUNTY BHC official: Agency won't buy new car

The commissioner took exception to CEO's explanation. BY MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR


Pirates win, 5-4

Pirates win, 5-4 Pirates first baseman Randall Simon did not play in Pittsburgh's 5-4 victory


YSU Tressels, Watsons give $250K to center

A room in Kilcawley Center was named for the benefactors. By ROB MEYER VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


Commissioners OK site for district justice's office

Previous plans for the office had fallen through. MERCER -- A site for a new district justice's


Church makes learning its goal

It discovered a dire need to improve reading, math and life skills. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL