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CHEATING IN BASEBALL Sosa not the first -- or the last -- to bend rules
Baseball has a long list of players who have tiptoed outside the rules. ASSOCIATED PRESS Now
CINCINNATI P & amp;G ads come under fire as too antagonistic
Procter & amp; Gamble is accused of bashing competitors unfairly. CINCINNATI (AP) --
Carlow College's top nun plans a big exit
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Sister Grace Ann Geibel plans to go out in style when she resigns as president of
BRIBERY TRIAL Cafaro rebuts characterization of Detore as scapegoat in scheme
The prosecution rested its case this morning. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER
WIMBLEDON Agassi tosses image aside
After skipping the event in past years, Andre Agassi returns with a new attitude. WIMBLEDON,
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth John and Melinda Depietro, 4865 Hopkins Road, Youngstown, boy, June 20. Keasha
INTERLEAGUE Lopez, Ramirez key Braves' rout of Baltimore
Wes Helms hit two home runs to lift Milwaukee past Minnesota, 8-1. ASSOCIATED PRESS ATLANTA --
Soccer fans in France boo American team
Soccer fans in France boo American team For the second straight game, fans at the Confederations
MERCER COUNTY Cash gifts aid tornado recovery
All of the payouts have gone directly to people who suffered loss in the storm. by HAROLD GWIN
COLLEGES ACC expects to conclude its expansion talks soon
The five schools suing the ACC will have a teleconference of their own today. RICHMOND, Va. (AP)
U.S. SOCCER Brazil holds off Americans
The United States was dominated in a 1-0 loss. LYON, France (AP) -- Maybe last year's World Cup
BOARDMAN POLICE New crime unit zeros in on blacks, some calls say
The police initiative will run through August. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
Musgrave fends off Wood to win NASCAR truck race
MILLINGTON, Tenn. -- Ted Musgrave raced close to the lead, then shoved his way past Jon Wood with 14
NHL Blue Jackets select Russian forward in first round of draft
Columbus added Ohio center Dan Fritche in the second round. COLUMBUS (AP) -- The Columbus Blue
WNBA Thompson helps lead Comets past Rockers, 63-62
ASSOCIATED PRESS HOUSTON -- Tina Thompson had 17 points -- including a decisive layup with 12
GOLF Baird inches closer to win in rain-delayed PGA event
Tiger Woods is six strokes back in the Buick Classic. ASSOCIATED PRESS HARRISON, N.Y. -- Tiger
Williams taking swings after surgery
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- New York Yankees center fielder Bernie Williams took 35 swings off a tee from
The county is looking for more foster families.
The county is looking for more foster families. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU
PBS Series explores the faith of blacks
The program looks at blacks in history and how their faith sustained them. By FRAZIER MOORE
MAJOR LEAGUE STANDINGS
AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayIntr New York4329.597--z-8-2W-320-1723-
No tomorrow: Subchapter 3
Opinion: Ohio residents unsettled by the editorial above can take some consolation in that they at least get
NHL DRAFT Pens go against grain, select goalie Fleury with No. 1 draft pick
Fleury is only the second goalie in league history to be picked No. 1 overall. PITTSBURGH (AP) --
LOCAL
LOCAL A place to play By early this afternoon, young children will grace a Youngstown site and
Analysts expect the Federal Reserve to reduce a key interest rate
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Federal Reserve is prepared this week to drop a key interest rate to its
MBA degrees at YSU
MBA degrees at YSU YOUNGSTOWN -- The Williamson College of Business Administration at Youngstown
Sosa decides to take 'exile' from the media
CHICAGO TRIBUNE CHICAGO -- Dusty Baker refuses to call Sammy Sosa's decision to stop talking to
8 rescued Chihuahuas to go up for adoption
By MATT BIXENSTINE VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER OLLY WARDLE, SHELTER director at Angels for
NILES Bicentennial bell to be forged with pupils' help
The tour's first stop in the Mahoning Valley is at Cafaro Field. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR
Muslims will show patriotism July 4
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- A joint convention of the Islamic Circle of North America and the Muslim
PITTSBURGH Pirates win 15-inning marathon -- again
The Indians lost for the second straight night, this time on a wild pitch. PITTSBURGH (AP) --
CART Despite rain, Tracy wins pole for G.I. Joe 200
Paul Tracy remains one point behind leader Bruno Junqueira. PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Paul Tracy won
TORNADO RELIEF
TORNADO RELIEF Money spent The committee set up to oversee spending of about $90,000 donated to
Poultry eats a lot of corn
Poultry eats a lot of corn Poultry producers use 20 percent of Ohio's corn crop, 84.6 million
Associated Press
Associated Press RETURNING HOME: Pope John Paul II waves as he leaves the Banja Luka airport after
HIGH FIVE The week's biggest hits
TELEVISION 1. "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," CBS. 2. "Everybody Loves Raymond," CBS. 3.
INTERLEAGUE PLAY White Sox lead crosstown series
The Sox have hit Cubs' starting pitching well all weekend. ASSOCIATED PRESS CHICAGO -- Mark
Tammy Tabak and Bob Thomson to be married in August ceremony
XCAMPBELL -- John and Elaine Tabak, 521 Porter Ave., are announcing the engagement of their
Adopt a Chihuahua
Adopt a Chihuahua k ANGELS FOR ANIMALS recently rescued a group of eight Chihuahuas and one
ATLANTA Coke faces probes into finances, practices
Coke suffers from lawsuit and probes into its finances. WASHINGTON POST A crisis is never
LATE FRIDAY Simon and the Bucs stop here -- finally
A 15th-inning home run gave the Pirates a 5-4 win over the Indians. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pirates
SOCCER Beckham is extremely popular in Japan
A study shows he's the most-liked male foreigner in TV commercials. TOKYO (AP) -- English soccer
FAST TRACK TO MAJORS Using uncertainty to his advantage
Dontrelle Willis is best known for his unusual throwing style. MIAMI (AP) -- A year ago, Dontrelle
PHILADELPHIA Former teacher gets prison for child porn
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- A federal judge sentenced a former teacher at a suburban high school Friday to
COLLEGE WORLD SERIES Rice beats Stanford on error in the 10th
The two teams play again today in the second game of the best-of-3 series. OMAHA, Neb. (AP) --
Wharmby's fast start leads to 10-5 victory over Roth Brothers
STRUTHERS -- Greg Mentrek collected three hits, including a double, as Wharmby Sports defeated Roth
SOCCER ROUNDUP Saturday's games
MLS MetroStars 1, Galaxy 0 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Mike Magee's goal in the 65th minute gave
Halloran-Inglis wedding is set for July 19
XAnnouncing plans for their forthcoming wedding are Cara Halloran, 2392 Montana Ave., Cincinnati,
The Vindicator
The Vindicator NEW AND READY: Easter Seals of Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana Counties is
Standing tall
Standing tall Nearly a quarter of a century since it appeared overnight at the U.S. Open, the
YOUNGSTOWN Low prices make Marc's No. 2 drugstore; market share expected to rise even more
The new chain in town will grow more popular with time, a professor says. THE VINDICATOR,
SCRAPPERS From one field to another
After flirting with football, Eric Johnson is back with Mahoning Valley. By BRIAN RICHESSON
NASCAR Drivers set to road race at Infineon
One of the many challenges on a road race is to stay on the track. SONOMA, Calif. (AP) -- Stock
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
NORTHFIELD RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--Dawns Fly Bye(Mc Kirgan)3.202.802.60 Comingfirstover(S
BOXING Lewis stops Klitschko in 6th-round TKO
Ring doctor Paul Wallace ordered referee Lou Moret to stop the fight. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Lennox
NOTEBOOK | From the College World Series
Balancing the field: Limited scholarships have advantages and disadvantages for major college
HOWLAND ODOT says yes to road to store
The director of ODOT has ordered a study of the 46/82 intersection. By STEPHEN SIFF and PEGGY
REGION
REGION New Kentucky stores add to Rainbow Rentals chain CANFIELD -- Rainbow Rentals opened four
INDIANS On the farm
Buffalo Bisons, Triple A, Buffalo, N.Y. Akron Aeros, Double A, Akron, Ohio Kinston Indians,
SAVINGS Workers in their 20s ignore retirement
Some say they can't see that far ahead to save or that they're paying off loans. KNIGHT RIDDER
FRIDAY'S LATE BOXSCORES
INTERLEAGUE PADRES 5, MARINERS 3 SEATTLESAN DIEGO abrhbiabrhbi ISuzuki rf5130Kotsay cf4100
Giving raises as if there is no tomorrow: Chapter 2
Opinion: Back in February, we ran an editorial headlined, "Public employees get raises as if there is no
USA TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS
USA TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS Saturday At Cobb Stadium Stanford, Calif. All race
HALL OF FAMER Much to remember about Larry Doby
Doby, the first black player in the American League, passed away this week. By BOB VANDERBERG
Zetts is North MVP, but South reigns
Zetts is North MVP, but South reigns Ernie Wheelwright caught three scoring passes to lead the
MAHONING VALLEY SCRAPPERS
MAHONING VALLEY SCRAPPERS Today -- Auburn, 2 p.m. Monday -- Batavia, 7 p.m. Tuesday --
Authorities believe the jet crashed when those aboard confronted terrorist hijackers and became
Authorities believe the jet crashed when those aboard confronted terrorist hijackers and became
Doesn't want Campbell to be another Columbine
Opinion: Doesn't want Campbell to be another Columbine EDITOR: This is in response to a letter of June
ON AREA DIAMONDS| Youth baseball and softball
BASEBALL Tri-T Colt Testa Construction 5, Poland Home Savings 4 -- Craig Bletso pitched six
STANDINGS | New York-Penn League
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue Jays)401.000-- Scrappers (Indians)31.7501 Jamestown
ODOT says yes to road to store
The director of ODOT has ordered a study of the intersection of Routes 46 and 82. By STEPHEN SIFF