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Browns sign draft center-piece, focus on remaining five picks

Cleveland signed center Jeff Faine to a five-year contract. BEREA (AP) -- The Cleveland Browns


MIKE BRAUN North and south shoot it out for Ohio skeet trophy

A group of skeet shooters from northern Ohio prevailed Saturday over their counterparts from the


KORDELL STEWART Former Steeler gets acquainted to life with Bears

The former "Slash" has a new home in Chicago. BOURBONNAIS, Ill. (AP) -- Nine years ago, Kordell


NASCAR Newman captures his fifth pole to extend his season series lead

Ryan Newman has demonstrated a liking for the Pocono Raceway track. LONG POND, Pa. (AP) -- Ryan


BROWNS TRAINING CAMP News and notes from Berea

Still no rookies: None of the Browns' draft picks have signed contracts so far, which is costing


I SCREAM, YOU SCREAM: Lee Sattler of Boardman, left, enjoys a vanilla cone at the new Bruster's Ice

I SCREAM, YOU SCREAM: Lee Sattler of Boardman, left, enjoys a vanilla cone at the new Bruster's Ice


TOUR DE FRANCE Today's 19th stage will be crucial as Armstrong bids for fifth straight win

Lance Armstrong enters the time trial with a 65-second lead on Jan Ullrich. SAINT-MAIXENT-L'ECOLE,


JACK WOLLITZ Rains make finding fish not as easy

About 200 years ago in England, Samuel Taylor Coleridge penned a line that is on the lips of


Coalition: Change leadership of police

An ex-city detective says a policeman strip-searched a woman on a street. & lt;a


Astros 3, Cubs 1

Astros 3, Cubs 1 By MICHAEL A. LUTZ AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) -- Tim Redding allowed just


Kent officials send their thanks for English treatment of Curtis

KENT (AP) -- Officials in this city where British Open champion Ben Curtis went to college have sent


SOMERSET, PA. Ex-governor speaks at ceremony for rescue of 9 miners

People want to touch and get inside the yellow capsule used in the rescue. SOMERSET, Pa. (AP) --


SENIOR BRITISH OPEN SCORES

SENIOR BRITISH OPEN SCORES Saturday At Turnberry Golf Club, Ailsa course Turnberry, Scotland


WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW

NORTHFIELD RESULTS FRIDAY 1st--S A Blue Jacket 9.404.402.40 Full Count (D Hawk)3.402.40 He's


IF YOU GO | Military museum

IF YOU GO | Military museum What: World War II Vehicle Museum and Learning Center rally and swap


New Castle racer wins stock division at Soap Box Derby

It was the Pennsylvania youth's first year in competition. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS AKRON -- Nicolas


RixSportsFax

RixSportsFax Date: 07/26/03 To: Sports Department From: Rick Rathburn (rick@tdds.com)


TOUR DE FRANCE RESULTS

TOUR DE FRANCE RESULTS Saturday At Nantes, France 19th (penultimate) Stage 30.4-mile


RACING ROUNDUP Hamilton secures pole for Busch 250; Tracy, Hornish are fastest before races

This is Bobby Hamilton's first pole of the season, third of his career. COMBINED DISPATCHES


HIRING COACHES Lions' Millen is fined for minority violation

The president didn't interview any minorities prior to hiring Steve Mariucci. DETROIT (AP) --


Township takes lead as center for growth

Many township residents welcome the new businesses. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


MAHONING VALLEY Paving projects remain on schedule despite rain

One Mahoning County paving program is done; another will start soon. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR


FRIDAY'S TRANSACTIONS

FRIDAY'S TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL Major League Baseball MLB--Suspended St. Louis OF Albert Pujols


Governor promotes Lake Erie as resource

Taft, an avid fisherman, was the first to catch a large fish on the trip. By ROB MEYER


HUBBARD MILITARY MUSEUM Their mission: bring World War II to life

One military equipment vendor from Boardman makes the hobby a family affair. By TIM YOVICH


STANDINGS New York-Penn League

McNamara Division WLPct.GB Brooklyn (Mets)2710.730-- Williamsport (Pirates)2412.66721/2


SCOTT SHALAWAY Readers provide hummer update

Last week I mentioned that, after a slow start, the hummingbirds in my backyard were having a good


Former Metrodome employee says he fixed air flow to help Twins

Former Metrodome employee says he fixed air flow to help Twins MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- A former


YOUNGSTOWN Three local car crashes lead to arrests, charges

A 13-year-old girl was injured in one of the crashes. YOUNGSTOWN -- Police arrested two men and a


FRIDAY'S GAMES

FRIDAY'S GAMES American League Toronto 5, Baltimore 3 N.Y. Yankees 4, Boston 3 Minnesota 6,


Injured Garcia sticks to light drills in camp

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- Jeff Garcia won't be able to show off his arm strength until his back


Fair participants get settled in

The birth of a Jersey calf caused quite a stir around the dairy barns. & lt;a


Sebring garage sale set

Sebring garage sale set SEBRING -- Sebring Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring its annual


Worth the wait: Club completes renovation

The course at Tippecanoe Country Club received a $3 million facelift. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR


BAYLOR UNIVERSITY Dennehy's family gathers his belongings; still few answers

Patrick Dennehy's body has not been found. WACO, Texas (AP) -- In a rental truck filled with


THURSDAY'S GAMES

THURSDAY'S GAMES American League Tampa Bay 15, Boston 9 Minnesota 6, Kansas City 2 Baltimore


GAME TIME Tonight

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


Wall Street and the states

Opinion: Washington Post: Anyone who's watched the scandals that engulfed Wall Street over the past few years


NASCAR WINSTON CUP

NASCAR WINSTON CUP PENNSYLVANIA 500 LINEUP After Friday qualifying; race Sunday At Pocono


JACOBS FIELD Twins rally past Tribe after trailing by four

Doug Mientkiewicz hit a tie-breaking double in the ninth for a 6-5 win. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Early


Another sell out of Bucs' players

The other day, an Indians fan asked a Pirates fan how he was doing after the Bucs traded third


PETE MOLLICA | Golf Course will capture your attention

It's less than an hour's drive away, but area golfers will be well rewarded for the short trip when


BROWNS For Policy, one down and seven to go

The president has Courtney Brown in the fold, and now eyes seven draft picks. By JOE SCALZO


Tsao is first person from Taiwan to pitch in a major league game

DENVER (AP) -- Chin-hui Tsao of the Colorado Rockies could become the biggest thing for Taiwanese


Top pick Polamalu signs with Steelers, joins camp

LATROBE, Pa. (AP) -- Too bad the Pittsburgh Steelers didn't negotiate directly with first-round


Rockers 89, Mystics 78

Rockers 89, Mystics 78 CLEVELAND (AP) -- Penny Taylor scored a season-high 22 points and Betty


IN THE CUP! Area Holes in One

Bruce Friedrich aced the No. 6 hole at Pine Lakes Golf Club in Hubbard. He hit a 5-iron on the 179-


MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES

AMERICAN LEAGUE TWINS 6, INDIANS 5 MINNESOTACLEVELAND abrhbiabrhbi ShStwrt rf5130Crisp


NASCAR NOTEBOOK | From Pocono Raceway

Future move? Tony Stewart's supposed negotiation for a new ride with Chip Ganassi is either the


Mud runs from creek area to invade Hubbard businesses

Water was about an inch from the ceiling of St. Patrick Church's basement. & lt;a


BROWNS TRAINING CAMP Couch-Holcomb QB duel assumes center spotlight

Their teammates opened camp with politically-correct support. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS


Lawsuit takes NFL to task on heat issue

Kelci Stringer claims the NFL fosters a "deadly culture" of abusive exercise. COLUMBUS (AP) -- The


NATIONAL LEAGUE Homers help Bucs thump Cardinals

Reggie Sanders and Brian Giles connected in a 10-5 win. ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Reggie Sanders and Brian


Working to reopen lane

Working to reopen lane HARMARVILLE, Pa. (AP) -- One southbound lane of Route 28 in Harmar Township


TODAY

TODAY 1 p.m. (17/62) (8) (53) Baseball: Yankees at Red Sox. 1 p.m. (ESPN) Swimming and diving:


Research gives students unique opportunities

Students on the research team have traveled to Japan and Germany. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR


Friday's Sports Transactions

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


HIGHLIGHTS Tour de France

A look at Friday's 18th stage of the Tour de France: Stage: Bordeaux to Saint-Maixent-L'Ecole, a


TURNBERRY, Scotland (AP) -- Carl Mason shot a 5-under-par 65 Saturday for a one-stroke lead over

TURNBERRY, Scotland (AP) -- Carl Mason shot a 5-under-par 65 Saturday for a one-stroke lead over


WARREN Officials investigate storm sewers, ditches

Students on the research team have traveled to Japan and Germany. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR


TOUR DE FRANCE

TOUR DE FRANCE FRIDAY RESULTS At Bordeaux, France 18th Stage 124.0-mile leg from Bordeaux to


LATROBE, PA. Maddox is the Steelers' starting QB, but salary doesn't reflect that status

He enters the season as one of the NFL's lowest-paid starting quarterbacks. LATROBE, Pa. (AP) --


AROUND THE HORN | Friday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 4, Red Sox 3 BOSTON -- Derek Jeter's sacrifice fly in the ninth inning


American Legion player dies after being struck in face with baseball

American Legion player dies after being struck in face with baseball HELENA, Mont. (AP) -- An


COLORADO News cameras OK'd for Bryant's hearing

There are no restrictions on what the cameras can record. EAGLE, Colo. (AP) -- News cameras will


Pirates put reliever Lyon on disabled list

The Bucs got the pitcher Tuesday in a trade with the Red Sox. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pittsburgh


BASEBALL STANDINGS

BASEBALL STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayIntr New York6339.618


YOUNGSTOWN Party becomes annual event

A group of friends decided to create a day that kids long remember. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL


SANDLOTS Livi wins, Rondinelli falters in NABF event; teams will meet today

Jolly Joe's and one of two Astro Falcons teams won in tournament play. STRUTHERS -- Livi Steel


ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball and softball

BASEBALL Junior League (ages 13-14) Boardman 16, Bucyrus 3 -- Eddie Rohan, Corey Susany, Geoff


Mariners 11, Rangers 5

Mariners 11, Rangers 5 AP Photos TSW101-111 By JIM COUR AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) --


GREATER HARTFORD OPEN Whaley elated and sad as PGA adventure ends

Peter Jacobsen held the 36-hole lead at 10-under 130. CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) -- Suzy Whaley's ever-


RAY SWANSON | Keystoner Pirates, Forbes Field, hot dogs, peanuts = nostalgic memories

The ride from Sharpsville to Pittsburgh and on to Forbes Field seemed like an eternity. If you


Corps seeks input on local dams

The effect of dam removal on flooding would be minimal, corps officials say. & lt;a


WNBA STANDINGS

WNBA STANDINGS EASTERN CONFERENCE WLPctGB Detroit146.700-- Charlotte139.5912


British Open winner humble in against-all-odds exploits

Opinion: To understand what 26-year-old Ben Curtis, a PGA rookie from Ohio, accomplished Sunday in Sandwich,


Flood insurance?

Flood insurance? k MANY STANDARD home insurance policies do not include flood insurance. Learn how


COLLEGE BASEBALL Schutz caps Cincinnati career as a champion volunteer

The Bearcats' standout from Canfield won a March of Dimes award. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR


Benson seeks doctors' advice

The starter wants more opinions on his shoulder before continuing to pitch. PITTSBURGH (AP) --


Knight Ridder Tribune

Knight Ridder Tribune THE WINNER: Nicolas Sibeto of New Castle, Pa., heads down the track at the


SENIOR BRITISH OPEN Unheralded Mason outduels big names

Carl Mason upstaged his playing partner, Tom Watson. TURNBERRY, Scotland (AP) -- Tom Watson's bid


MEMORIAL DEDICATION

MEMORIAL DEDICATION In the Mahoning Valley Korean War Veterans Association Chapter 137 of the


MINOR LEAGUES

MINOR LEAGUES INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE (AAA) North Division WLPct.GB Buffalo (Indians)5744.564--


AREA SCORES

WOMEN Sunrise Ladies (Dogwood) -- Net plus putts: (A) Gail Tessean; (B) Nancy Moore; (C) Polly


JOHN KOVACH | Colleges Janeen Masternick leaves rich legacy at Boardman

BOARDMAN -- The Masternick family of Boardman will send its seventh sibling to college this year --


Associated Press

Associated Press PRESENTING HIS CASE: Philippine Navy Lt. Sr. Grade Antonio Trillanes talks to the


Impressed by Wedge, Tribe extends contract

The first-year manager will guide the Indians through 2006. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Eric Wedge has made


Bobby Bonds 'fine' after open-heart surgery

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Bobby Bonds underwent open-heart surgery on Friday, the latest medical setback


AKRON New Castle racer wins stock division at Soap Box Derby

It was the Pennsylvania youth's first year in competition. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS AKRON -- Nicolas


Single mother welcomes donation of Dodge Caravan

The Warren day-care center donated a van to the needy mother. By ROB MEYER VINDICATOR STAFF


MONDAY DRAWINGS

MONDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 4-0-5 Pick 4, 6-7-7-3 Buckeye 5, 19-27-32-33-


LPGA Inkster's 64 creates tie with Jones

Annika Sorenstam is playing without her regular caddie. EVIAN, France (AP) -- Juli Inkster shot a


PGA GREATER HARTFORD

PGA GREATER HARTFORD FRIDAY SCORES At TPC at River Highlands Cromwell, Conn. Purse: $4


BOXING Vanderpool pats self on back for Vargas 'opportunity'

The junior middleweight fight will be televised tonight on HBO. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Fitz


WARREN To build playground, group hopes volunteers will come

The nonprofit organization typically does projects in larger cities. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR


Soldiers arrest Saddam bodyguard

A U.S. soldier was killed Monday when a grenade was dropped on his convoy. TIKRIT, Iraq (AP) --


AMERICAN LEAGUE

AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING TEAM ABRHHRRBIAvg Boston36926331090141610.295


Thomann gets first semifinal date with ATP

ASSOCIATED PRESS INDIANAPOLIS -- Nicolas Thomann, who turned professional in 1996, reached his


Mickelson-Garcia share spotlight

RANCHO SANTA FE, Calif. (AP) -- The lights came on, and the best two players blinked. Tiger Woods


Body found in area where authorities have been searching for basketball player

Body found in area where authorities have been searching for basketball player Eds: RETRANSMITTING


Concern for others

Concern for others Canfield's Brad Schutz capped his Cincinnati baseball career as a champion


GROVE CITY, PA. 1979 Grove City College grad becomes trustees chairman

GROVE CITY, Pa. -- A 1979 graduate of Grove City College has been elected chairman of its board of


AREA CALENDAR | Upcoming events

JULY TODAY -- First Mike Hartzell Memorial golf outing at Countryside. Shotgun start is set at 9


SHOOTING

SHOOTING Vienna Cougars competing at national championship Several members of the Vienna Cougars


As part of renewal, officials work at removing eyesores

Despite efforts, some buildings remain that residents and officials have identified as eyesores.