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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS
FOOTBALL OHIO FRIDAY'S SCORES DIVISION I Region 3 Dublin Coffman 31, Marion Harding 22
SATURDAY'S TRANSACTIONS
SATURDAY'S TRANSACTIONS HOCKEY National Hockey League ATLANTA THRASHERS--Reassigned F Kamil
Federal subpoenas issued
Several deputies and the Austintown police chief received subpoenas. By PATRICIA MEADE and BOB
Baghdad bomb kills U.S. soldier
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Iraqi insurgents killed an American soldier in a roadside bombing in Baghdad
Today is Sunday, Nov. 2, the 306th day of 2003. There are 59 days left in the year. On this date in
Opinion: Today is Sunday, Nov. 2, the 306th day of 2003. There are 59 days left in the year. On this date in
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
PITTSBURGH STEELERS Today -- at Seattle, 1 p.m. YOUNGSTOWN STATE Saturday -- Football at
PENNSYLVANIA Wilkes-Barre senior surpasses Ismail's mark
Josh Mason has scored 36 touchdowns this season. ASSOCIATED PRESS Josh Mason, a senior at
NASCAR Hamilton captures short race
Bobby Hamilton Jr. won the rain-cut race; Scott Riggs took the points lead. AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP)
CLEVELAND BROWNS Holcomb to start at QB Sunday against Chiefs
BEREA (AP) -- Quarterback Kelly Holcomb will return to the Cleveland Browns' starting lineup this
MERCER, PA. Officials set deadline for planning viaduct adjustment
PennDOT will step in if the Dec. 1 deadline isn't met. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU
SYD KRONISH | Stamps USPS nears end of interesting year
It's been an interesting 12 months for the U.S. Postal Service. At year's end, the USPS released
FINAL NUMBERS UNI 47, YSU 9
YSU3060--9 Northern Iowa719147--47 First Quarter UNI--Mays 47 pass from Petrie (Wingert kick),
The legislation would level the playing field between the criminals and victims, one walker said.
The legislation would level the playing field between the criminals and victims, one walker said.
Major League Soccer Playoff Glance
Major League Soccer Playoff Glance By The Associated Press All Times EST Semifinals (Two-leg
NBA ROUNDUP Friday's games
Raptors 82, Wizards 79 TORONTO -- Vince Carter scored 18 of his 26 points in the second half as
WEST VIRGINIA Mountaineers surge to pummel C. Florida
The Golden Knights lost, 36-18. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) -- West Virginia let Central Florida stay
EBONY HALL OF FAME HOF induction caps Johnson's baseball career
Youngstown's Henry Johnson is one of 13 individuals to be inducted Friday. BY JOHN KOVACH
BOARDMAN Cops get grant to battle holiday crime
The police initiative will last through January. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
Phantoms edge Soo, 2-1
Phantoms edge Soo, 2-1 BOARDMAN -- A goal by Matt Lombardo with 3:54 remaining lifted the
CAMPUS NOTES In the spotlight
ASHLAND UNIVERSITY Integrated science major Danica Hull of Boardman is a member of the
For help with college financial aid and scholarship searches, send for the National Academic Funding
For help with college financial aid and scholarship searches, send for the National Academic Funding
VOLVO MASTERS LEADING SCORES
VOLVO MASTERS LEADING SCORES SATURDAY At Club de Golf Valderrama Sotogrande, Spain Purse:
When the system fails, the children suffer
Opinion: There is something wrong with a system that allows -- no, encourages -- a couple to adopt six or
Inside
Inside Unheralded Columbiana had its season ended with a loss to Orrville in the Division III
NATIONAL LEAGUE Sosa will stay with Cubs final 2 years
He declined free agency to stay with Chicago for the last two years of his pact. CHICAGO (AP) --
National Basketball Association
National Basketball Association All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGB
Associated Press
Associated Press IN RESPONSE: Paul Bremer, U.S. chief administrator in Iraq, takes a question at a
COLLEGE FOOTBALL AT A GLANCE
THURSDAY Boise St. 50, BYU 12 Fla. International 55, Jacksonville 12 McNeese St. 38, Texas
VA-SJ rally ends Mooney's season
The Cardinals came back from a 20-7 deficit. By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
VOLLEYBALL Orrville ends Columbiana's best season
The unseeded Clippers advanced to the regional final. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--Saanich Sam7.605.404.60 Mr. Royal Twist (C.Rojas)8.807.00
CALIFORNIA FIRES
CALIFORNIA FIRES NFL should make better decisions Fanfare: Of course football must go on!
BIG EAST Fitzgerald's NCAA record helps Pitt defeat Boston College, 24-13
The wide receiver has a touchdown catch in 14 straight games. BOSTON (AP) -- Larry Fitzgerald knew
YSU
YSU Volleyball CHICAGO -- Youngstown State (9-13, 1-8 Horizon League) fell to Loyola in straight
GENERAL ELECTION
GENERAL ELECTION Sample ballots for Tuesday's voting kSAMPLE BALLOTS for races and issues on
Kent center out
Kent center out Kent State junior center Nate Gerwig had knee surgery this week and will miss the
What's proper punishment for man without remorse?
Opinion: Based on testimony in the trial of Martin J. Koliser Jr. he is a man who showed no respect for the
MCKEESPORT, PA. Woman describes what brought about castration situation
Sex-change operations are costly and rarely covered by insurance companies. McKEESPORT, Pa. (AP)
BIG TEN Perry carries Wolverines to 27-20 win
Chris Perry was a workhorse as Michigan knocked off its in-state rival. ASSOCIATED PRESS EAST
INJURY REPORT
CAROLINA PANTHERS (6-1) AT HOUSTON TEXANS (2-5) -- Carolina Panthers: DOUBTFUL: LB Dan Morgan
BOYS DIVISION II REGIONAL SOCCER MEET Mooney ousted by Chagrin Falls
The Cardinals' long undefeated streak was snapped, 2-0, in a regional final. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU
AUTO RACING Kenseth will try to protect his big points lead today
He has a 258-point lead entering the third-to-the-last race of 2003. AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- The
PATRICIA C. SYAK | Symphony notes Park and Warwick to debut with audience favorites
Two women of musical note will make their Youngstown Symphony Orchestra debuts in the coming weeks.
Whitehall-Yearling ends Chaney's year
The Cowboys couldn't hold a 15-3 halftime lead and lost 18-15. By TODD BELL VINDICATOR
MIKE BRAUN Group opposes horsepower limit increase at Pymatuning
Cleveland Chapter #23 of Muskies Inc., a national muskellunge fishing organization, has posted a
STATE CROSS COUNTRY How area athletes fared
DIVISION I Girls Individual: Brittany Durkin (Boardman), 127th. DIVISION II Boys Mooney:
SCOTT SHALAWAY The fascinating small trees of fall
Early October brought the first hard frost to the ridge this year. We've had several more since, and
MONDAY DRAWINGS
MONDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 8-0-2 Pick 4, 9-1-8-3 Buckeye 5, 4-6-14-15-16
CROSS COUNTRY
CROSS COUNTRY NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- The Thiel College men's cross country team finished in third
DIVISION V Lisbon ousts top seed Gilmour
Josh Grafton scored touchdowns in the Blue Devils' upset. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
GRADUATES
GRADUATES Bachelor's degrees, unless otherwise noted; majors are listed if provided. HIGH-TECH
ICE HOCKEY Phantoms checked by league's top team
The Soo Skaters had their way at the Ice Zone for a 6-1 victory. By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR
SATURDAY'S SUMMARIES NETS 98, WIZARDS 85
SATURDAY'S SUMMARIES NETS 98, WIZARDS 85 NEW JERSEY (98)--Jefferson 6-12 7-7 19, Scalabrine 5-9
Sammy is happy
Sammy is happy Sammy Sosa turned down a chance to pursue free agency Friday, announcing that he is
MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE Led by dynamic duo, Marshall thumps Akron
Earl Charls and Butchie Wallace paced the ground attack in a 42-24 win. ASSOCIATED PRESS
GATEWAY CONFERENCE Salukis rally to beat WKU and stay perfect
Southern Illinois overcame a 24-13 deficit to win, 28-24, for a 9-0 record. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Howland wins in double OT
Tony Davis scored the go-ahead TD, then the Tiger defense did the rest. By BRIAN RICHESSON
Gagliardi ties mark for coaching wins
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- John Gagliardi tied Eddie Robinson as college football's career victory
CLEVELAND Browns hoping for turnaround
Cleveland hopes its injured players return to help turn the losing tide to winning. CLEVELAND (AP)
SOUTH BEND Florida State pummels Irish
Chris Rix passed for 327 yards and three scores. SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) -- Chris Rix got revenge of
NATION Study finds urban schools alienate the better teachers
Researchers examined districts in the Southwest, East and Midwest. By JAY MATHEWS WASHINGTON
GREENVILLE, PA. Thiel keeps benefit striding on
The college has set a goal of $50,000 for the two-day walk-a-thon. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
Mooney and Salem both run, finish 2-3
Both teams qualified for the state meet after Salem won an 11th-hour appeal. By JOE SCALZO
FBI probe gives mayor a boost
President Bush has been stumping for Republicans. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Mayor John Street's re-
DIVISION III Beaver Local dominates Gallia Academy
The Beavers did most of their damage on the ground. By ERIC HAMILTON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
Oklahoma dominates; No. 4 Georgia defeated
No. 12 Nebraska lost to No. 16 Texas. ASSOCIATED PRESS NORMAN, Okla. -- Jason White threw for
PENNSYLVANIA Franklin thwarts Hickory's late bid
The Hornets overcame a 15-point deficit, but came up short in a 22-20 loss. By BILL ALBRIGHT
Board debates hiring of assistant for top post
Most board members say it's better to have more than one candidate. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR
ST. JOHN'S (MINN & gt;) 'Stick to basics,' Gagliardi was told
The Johnnies' coach can tie the NCAA record for most wins. MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL STAR TRIBUNE
STRIP-SEARCHES Review is slated for Warren probe
The mayor supports the law director's decision. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
HIGH SCHOOL New York star rewrites prep football recordbook
Mike Hart has more points and touchdowns than anyone. NEDROW, N.Y. (AP) -- Coach Bill Spicer will
COLUMBUS Virginia firm makes Issue 1 ads
Issue 1 is the final piece of Gov. Taft's plan to support high-tech ventures. COLUMBUS (AP) --
Skate Canada Results
Skate Canada Results By The Associated Press Saturday At Mississauga, Ontario Women
FOOTBALL Harding wallops Solon
The Raiders next will play Lakewood St. Edward. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
INDUCTEES Trumbull County Sports Hall of Fame
Dale Blaney, a Hartford native, was a standout basketball player, who averaged 21.9 points and led
Electrical fire in home
Electrical fire in home YOUNGSTOWN -- A South Side woman was in stable condition Saturday
WHAT'S DOING?
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION Western Reserve Fish and Game, 1058 w. Third St., Niles, Nov. 21, 6-10
AUSTINTOWN Feeling the heat as cuts loom
If the police levy doesn't pass, firefighters will likely face layoffs, trustees said. By IAN HILL
BCS Finally, Trojans getting their due
USC has moved up to No. 2 behind Oklahoma. ASSOCIATED PRESS Miami's first regular-season loss in
Grand-Am Rolex Results
Grand-Am Rolex Results By The Associated Press Saturday At Daytona International Speedway
NBA It's official: McGrady is the leader of Orlando Magic
The talented and versatile player was designated the Magic's official captain. ORLANDO, Fla. (AP)
MAHONING COUNTY Mental health replacement levy would provide $3.2 million
The mental health levy would cost the owner of a $100,000 home an additional $15 a year. By
FCA makes presence felt
FCA makes presence felt For the last 10 years, the Steel Valley Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Holcomb to start at QB Sunday against Chiefs
BEREA (AP) -- Quarterback Kelly Holcomb will return to the Cleveland Browns' starting lineup this
Lenders try to halt pension payment
The union says its pension plan is part of the company's contractual obligation. By CYNTHIA
PBA PEPSI OPEN RESULTS
PBA PEPSI OPEN RESULTS SATURDAY At Spectrum Lanes Wyoming, Mich. Round of 16 (Best-of-7;
HARRISBURG Senators disagree with House
The Senate stripped a lot of 'walking-around money' from the spending bill. HARRISBURG (AP) --
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS James has been very impressive in his first two contests as a pro
The Cleveland Cavaliers will play the Trail Blazers in Portland tonight. PHOENIX (AP) -- The reign
AUSTINTOWN No clear favorite in race for trustee
The firefighters and police unions chose not to endorse the incumbent. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR
ANGLING TIPS Jack Wollitz
Shorter days and cooler weather trigger game fish to key on the high-protein forage prevalent in
Raiders ramble to 35-21 victory
South Range's squib kick on the second half kickoff helped the Raiders rally. By TOM WILLIAMS
REGIONAL VOLLEYBALL Today's matches
DIVISION I FITCH (22-4) vs. MENTOR (24-3) Game time: 4 p.m. at Hudson High School. Notebook:
National Hockey League
National Hockey League At A Glance By The Associated Press All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE
NHL ROUNDUP Saturday's other games
Islanders 4, Mighty Ducks 1 UNIONDALE, N.Y. -- Alexei Yashin scored the Islanders' third goal on
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
FOOTBALL SATURDAY'S SCORES OHIO DIVISION I Region 1 Lakewood (7-3) at Mentor (10-0) Cle. St.
An investigation is needed into issues at Lincoln Place
Opinion: An investigation is needed into issues at Lincoln Place EDITOR: A couple of weeks ago, I read a
SEATTLE Cowher, Steelers seek a resurgence on Seahawks' turf
With his team 2-5, coach Bill Cowher is working toward another turnaround. SEATTLE (AP) -- Don't
SOCCER ROUNDUP MLS playoffs
Revolution 2, MetroStars 0 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Rookie Pat Noonan and Dario Fabbro each scored
DIVISION V Warren Kennedy hands Smithville first-round defeat
Quarterback John DiFiore scored three touchdowns for the Eagles. By MARK W. MILLER VINDICATOR
PNC PARK Pirates will reduce ticket prices in response to weak attendance
The Bucs will cut ticket prices for nearly 30 percent of PNC Park's seats. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The
ALL-STAR GAME ROSTERS Northeast Ohio Youth Football League
National Conference (Blue) Alliance Little Aviators: Mike Baker, Chris Carillo, Dailen Cotti,
CROSS COUNTRY Rockets repeat as state champ
Freshman Andy Arnio placed third to lead Maplewood past McDonald. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR
What a Retief
What a Retief Retief Goosen looked as unflappable as ever Saturday in the Chrysler Championship.
Cincinnati loses 24-17 to South Florida
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Lee Roy Selmon Jr. intercepted a pass in the second overtime to give South
YOUNGSTOWN 6 YSU educators receive awards for excellence
Educators from several area colleges were named top instructors. YOUNGSTOWN -- Six Youngstown
S. Range sophomore earns 12th in state race
Andra Sanders overcame a hip injury to become one of Ohio's elite runners. By JOE SCALZO
NHL ROUNDUP Friday's games
Capitals 2, Thrashers 1 WASHINGTON -- Alexander Semin scored his first NHL goal to help Washington
OHIO OUTDOORS Turkey shoots a chance to win prizes
The event is named after shooters trying to win a turkey for their Thanksgiving dinner. WEST
Penguins win in OT, but Lemieux injured
Ryan Malone scored the winning goal after Mario Lemieux was shelved early. PITTSBURGH (AP) --
PENNSYLVANIA Downingtown QB passes for 511
The sophomore's efforts in a 53-34 loss could be a state record. ASSOCIATED PRESS Downingtown
A.L. EAST Little wants chance at Orioles' job
He was the eighth person to interview for the position. BALTIMORE (AP) -- Grady Little is ready to