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Stories published July 22, 2003

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Friday's Sports Transactions

Friday's Sports Transactions By The Associated Press BASEBALL American League TEXAS RANGERS


PENNSYLVANIA Road work problems inevitable this week

HERMITAGE, Pa. -- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will close a section of Lamor Road


STEELERS Cowher ready for vacation

The Pittsburgh coach dislikes the new training camp trend in the NFL. PITTSBURGH (AP) --


WARREN Police probe cross burning

The cross in front of the apartment building was quickly extinguished. By STEPHEN SIFF and PEGGY


CONNIE MACK TOURNAMENT Falcons work fast, furious

The Astro Falcons remained unbeaten behind Frank Turocy's pitching. By MATT BIXENSTINE


FRIDAY'S TRANSACTIONS

FRIDAY'S TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League CLEVELAND INDIANS--Traded OF Shane Spencer and


MINOR LEAGUES (AAA) INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE

MINOR LEAGUES (AAA) INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE North Division WLPct.GB Buffalo (Indians)5441.568--


STANDINGS New York-Penn League

McNamara Division WLPct.GB Brooklyn (Mets)228.733-- Williamsport (Pirates)218.724 1/2 Hudson


Armstrong suffers in torrid time trial

The American looked vulnerable on a steamy day, giving Jan Ullrich hope. CAP'DECOUVERTE, France


SHARON-FARRELL March to take a stand to say goodbye to crime, drugs

FARRELL, Pa. -- The ERASE anti-drug coalition and Sharon/Farrell Weed & amp; Seed are having a


MOUNTAINEER RACE TRACK & amp; GAMING RESORT From small change comes big changes Taking a gamble with slot machines has paid off well for W.Va. destination

Mountaineer plans to add an upscale golf course, boutiques and homes. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR


ATP Mercedes Cup Results

ATP Mercedes Cup Results By The Associated Press Friday At TC Weissenhof Stuttgart, Germany


AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball & amp; softball

BASEBALL NEO Continental Colt (ages 15-17) Newton Falls 3, Girard FOP 1 -- Undefeated Newton


BIRTHS

St. Joseph Anthony and Angela Gaugler, 10038 Cableline Road, Newton Falls, boy, July 18. Layla


Athletes learn rules the hard way

Responsibility is a interesting, and sometimes, a dangerous thing. For examples, we have to look


YSU

YSU Penguins offer publication package YOUNGSTOWN -- YSU's marketing department is offering a


SCHEDULE | Columbiana County Fair

When: July 28-Aug. 3. Where: County fairgrounds, Lisbon. Admission: $5 daily; free for children


Looming deficit should be reality check for Washington

Opinion: It did not take long for reality to set in. No, it is not possible to have it all. It is not


MONDAY DRAWINGS

MONDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 4-3-4 Pick 4, 5-0-4-8 Buckeye 5, 1-3-6-7-17


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Boy's death casts a pall on summer

Within hours, the storm drain was surrounded with flowers. & lt;a href=mailto:siff@vindy.com


GAME TIME Tonight

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


GIRARD Mayor: Use Leather Works funds elsewhere

Melfi wants the former factory site to be a national priority. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR


AROUND THE HORN Friday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Blue Jays 4, Red Sox 1 BOSTON -- Kelvim Escobar gave Toronto its second straight


NASCAR WINSTON CUP Gordon feels good about New England chances

He needs a strong race to keep his Winston Cup hopes alive. LOUDON, N.H. (AP) -- Two disappointing


Thomas Bjorn73-70-69--212-1

Thomas Bjorn73-70-69--212-1 Davis Love III69-72-72--213E Sergio Garcia73-71-70--214+ 1 Ben


TOUR DE FRANCE RESULTS

TOUR DE FRANCE RESULTS FRIDAY At Cap'Decouverte, France 12th Stage 29.19-mile individual


TOUR DE FRANCE Despite fall, Armstrong stretches lead over Jan Ullrich

The defending champion leads by more than a minute. LUZ-ARDIDEN, France (AP) -- After another


MEDICAL PROFESSION Aspiring doctors to test clinical skills

The new test will be costly, and students must travel to test sites. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Starting


Baseball Expanded Standings

Baseball Expanded Standings At A Glance By The Associated Press All Times EDT AMERICAN


Canfield Fair deadline

Canfield Fair deadline CANFIELD -- The deadline for registration forms and fees for 2003 Canfield


AMERICAN LEAGUE Everett delivers White Sox a 4-3 win over Indians

Chicago won its fourth in a row while Cleveland lost its sixth straight. CHICAGO (AP) -- Carl


Rain, wind blast Valleys

The Trumbull County 911 Center was flooded. & lt;a href=mailto:gwin@vindy.com & gt;By


Special to The Vindicator

Special to The Vindicator PACKED HOUSE: Music fans enjoy listening to singer Kenny Rogers at


LEAGUE ALL-STARS | Baseball

CITY SERIES First team John Shaffo, Chaney, pitcher/infielder, senior Chris Hlinka, Chaney,


WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW

NORTHFIELD RESULTS FRIDAY 1st--Redandwhiteallover12.804.202.10 Red Miles(C Wyers)3.202.10


COLUMBIANA COUNTY

COLUMBIANA COUNTY Divorces granted Lucia Koch vs. Frank Koch. Dissolutions granted Pam


LIBERIA Rebels, forces battle for key area of port

After a large attack Monday, Liberians called for support from the United States. MONROVIA,


WINNING NUMBERS | July 12-18

OHIO Friday 7/18 Night drawings: Pick 3, 8-0-1 Pick 4, 9-9-5-8 Buckeye 5, 3-7-13-17-20 Mega


BASEBALL

BASEBALL BB Rooners -- of the Greater Akron Baseball Federation will conduct tryouts for fall


AREA GOLF RESULTS

MEN Vindicator (Pine Lakes) -- Low gross: Mike Vargo, Don Kniska, 36; Dave Johnstone, 39; Jim


COLUMBIANA COUNTY Bell casting, other events ring in bicentennial at fair

Visitors can watch as workers craft the bell. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU LISBON


THURSDAY'S GAMES

THURSDAY'S GAMES American League Toronto 5, Boston 2 Baltimore 2, Anaheim 1 N.Y. Yankees 5,


Teachers on Teachers

Opinion: Christian Science Monitor: A federal mandate to use standardized tests for students in public


WNBA ROUNDUP | Friday's games

Liberty 56, Sting 48 NEW YORK -- Vickie Johnson tied her career high with 27 points to help New


SCRAPPERS Losing streak reaches 6 games

Ryan Goleski hit his second home run of the season. JAMESTOWN, N.Y. -- A change of scenery did


WARREN Strip-searches not routine with arrests, mayor says

The law director does not believe the officers knowingly violated the law. By PEGGY SINKOVICH


BRITISH OPEN Love works way into lead

But nothing is what it seems at Royal St. George's, and no lead is safe. SANDWICH, England (AP) --


CONNIE MACK TOURNAMENT 'Rondinelli railroad' blows past Trojans

Rick Banna recovered from a rough first inning to defeat the Toledo team. By BILL SULLIVAN


Powter power

Powter power k TV FITNESS GURU Susan Powter is stopping at several bookstores in the region this


Report card on players passes expectations

Coach Wayne Zetts and his overachieving Campbell Memorial team reached the Division III regionals.


WNBA STANDINGS

WNBA STANDINGS EASTERN CONFERENCE WLPctGB Detroit125.706-- Charlotte128.60011/2


Tornado hits city's East Side

Damage estimates are expected to come in at more than $1 million. & lt;a


VETERANS

VETERANS Korean War Memorial AUSTINTOWN -- Korean War Veterans Association Chapter 137 of the


LOS ANGELES LAKERS Bryant charged with one count of sexual assault

Kobe Bryant admitted committing adultery, but not a crime. LOS ANGELES TIMES EAGLE, Colo. --


Voinovich's commitment to Valley remains strong

Opinion: While the presentation of a $1.3 million check from the federal government was the obvious main


CANFIELD Opera comes to Italian Festival

Organizers are working to attract children to the annual celebration. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR


MAJOR LEAGUE STATISTICS

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LIBERIA Foreign-aid workers, journalists evacuated

Liberia's president called for President Bush to 'bring some sanity' to the country. MONROVIA,


Mayor: Use Leather Works funds elsewhere

Melfi wants the former factory site to be a national priority. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR


Team low on wins, but Conkey high in ranking

Ursuline entered the postseason with a 6-15 record. The senior pitcher was 10th-ranked in his class.


AUSTINTOWN School board prepares for levy

The operating levy would be set at 5.9 mills and the bond issue at 2.9 mills. By IAN HILL


TOUR DE FRANCE 12th stage

Stage: Gaillac to Cap' Decouverte. A crucial 29-mile individual time trial with riders racing


Boat collectors really know craft Antique boat collectors meet in Salem where their prized craft were made.

By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR BUSINESS WRITER SALEM -- Doug Comstock brought his most


RACING Kenseth conquers rare pole position

His team's weakness this season has been qualifying. ASSOCIATED PRESS LOUDON, N.H. -- Winston


VALLEY SURVEY Insurance expenses sicken physicians

Some doctors are contemplating early retirement or leaving Ohio. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR


NOTEBOOK | From Royal St. George's

Falling back: Greg Norman wasn't expected to contend in the British Open to begin with. On Friday,


BAYLOR BASKETBALL Dotson charged in Dennehy death; no body yet found

The former roommate reportedly confessed to killing Patrick Dennehy. CHESTERTOWN, Md. (AP) -- The


OSU to investigate academic allegations

OSU to investigate academic allegations Ohio State formed a special committee Friday to


Sept. 11 commission finds getting to the truth is tough

Opinion: Times Union, Albany, N.Y.: The longer the Bush administration continues to withhold important


BUSCH SERIES Green holds off Harvick to retake series lead

The 1994 series champion now has a 36-point lead in the standings. LOUDON, N.H. (AP) -- David


Son replaces Rooney as Steelers' president

Son replaces Rooney as Steelers' president PITTSBURGH -- Dan Rooney named his son, Art Rooney II,


LEADERBOARD Second round

Davis Love III69-72--141-1 S.K. Ho70-73--143+1 Thomas Bjorn73-70--143+1 Alastair Forsyth74-70


AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees' Benitez closes Indians

New York rallied for five runs off Brian Anderson and Jason Boyd. NEW YORK (AP) -- Armando Benitez


PNC PARK Pirates' Suppan matches 2002 win total

The pitcher, who has been mentioned in trade talks, beat the Brewers. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Jeff


TRUMBULL COUNTY Two deputies honored for saving crash victims

The deputies pulled two women from a burning vehicle. By JAYME RAMSON VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


Rained out!

Monday's rained-out game will be made up as part of a doubleheader. & lt;a


Man United coming

Man United coming Get ready, America: The globe's mightiest sports franchise is coming your way.


BRITISH OPEN SCORES

BRITISH OPEN SCORES FRIDAY At Royal St. George's Golf Club Sandwich, England Purse: $6.24


Eds: UPDATES

Eds: UPDATES Friday's Sports Transactions By The Associated Press BASEBALL American League


RAY SWANSON | Keystoner McClendon on shaky ground

Capsules for the 32 NFL teams at the start of training camp. The top six in each conference are the


MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES

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