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WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW

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INJURY REPORT

ARIZONA CARDINALS (1-2) AT ST. LOUIS RAMS (1-2) -- Arizona Cardinals: OUT: DE Kenny King (toe); WR


PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

SATURDAY'S RESULTS FOOTBALL AREA Warren JFK 17, Steubenville Catholic Central 0 Southington


TRUMBULL COUNTY

TRUMBULL COUNTY Docket U.S. Bank NA vs. Cheryl Palmer, foreclosure. Trumbull County Treasurer


Baseball Expanded Standings

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


COLLEGE STATION, TEX. Rutherford, receivers ignite Pitt

Pitt's passing attack proved to be too much for Texas A & amp;M in a 37-26 win. COLLEGE


MAJOR LEAGUE STATISTICS

AMERICAN LEAGUE TEAM BATTING ABRHHRRBIAvg Boston57009561650234927.289


Police probe car break-ins

Police probe car break-ins BOARDMAN -- Township police are investigating two dozen car break-ins


By JOE SCALZO

By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF COLUMBUS -- A few minutes into the postgame press


NHL Giguere's pads inspired league reduction rule

Teams will be fined $25,000 if goalies use oversized pads. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS In NHL lore,


CLEVELAND Tim Couch is ready to mount a comeback

The former starter gained a new perspective during his sideline stint. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Wearing a


Tangles in tapestry of languages

By COREY BALLANTYNE SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR I still remember my first words in French very


NFL STANDINGS

AMERICAN CONFERENCE EastWLTPctPFPAHomeAwayAFCNFCDiv Buffalo210.66776341-0-01-1-02-1-00-0-01-1-0


LPGA Daniel slips, but shares lead

Beth Daniel ballooned to a 73, but still tied Annika Sorenstam for the top spot. PORTLAND, Ore.


LATE FRIDAY Bonds highlights Giants' surge toward playoffs

Barry Bonds approached Willie Mays' career home run total in beating L.A. ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN


Canfield golf fares well

Canfield golf fares well The Canfield High girls golf team plays in as many tough 18-hole


Ohio St. must find running game

It's hardly pretty, it's definitely not very entertaining, but the end result for 19 games now has


INDIANS Halladay sets Blue Jays record with his 22nd win

The Toronto pitcher passed the mark set by Roger Clemens and Jack Morris. TORONTO (AP) -- Becoming


YSU FOOTBALL Terracina earns praise

The Penguins' placekicker was named a National Player of the Week. & lt;a


HOCKEY Phantoms edge U.S. team, 3-2

Youngstown evened its record in its home opener against the U.S. team. By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR


TOP 25 Turnovers topple No. 10 Oregon

Virginia Tech won easily while Arkansas needed double overtime to win. ASSOCIATED PRESS EUGENE,


JOHN KOVACH | Colleges Jones, Newberry named to Titans' hall

NEW WILMINGTON -- Two former Youngstown City Series athletes -- Aldridge Jones (East High) and


Steelers, Titans renew their rivalry

It's the teams' third meeting in less than a calendar year. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The rivalry began


NASCAR With huge points lead, Kenseth can play it safe

Matt Kenseth's season has mirrored his low-key personality. TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) -- At this point,


GATE TO THE ARTS YSU sculpture at Bliss Hall

The Vindicator/Bruce Palmer Dan Lawrence, a spatial-arts major at Youngstown State University,


Lawsuits force mayor to delay probe of police

A community information session is planned for Oct. 17 in a church. & lt;a


BIG 12 Jayhawks control Brad Smith in 35-14 defeat of rival Missouri

The Chaney High graduate was held to 33 yards rushing. LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) -- Bill Whittemore and


COLUMBIANA Newly remodeled library opens with fresh ideas

Retirees enjoy reading newspapers while sipping coffee from the library cafe. By NANCY TULLIS


GIRLS TENNIS

GIRLS TENNIS Sectional tournaments DIVISION I Jackson sectional Where: North Park Tennis


Kosovo's elusive peace

Opinion: Chicago Tribune: In recent days, there has been talk about a place that had almost been forgotten in


BOARDMAN Goldsteins Furniture continues dream with its fourth store

Goldsteins is set to open a new store in the midst of other furniture retailers. By DON SHILLING


PREVIEW Steelers vs. Titans

When: 1 p.m. TV/radio: KDKA (2); WICT-FM (95.1), WBBG-FM (106.1). Series history: Steelers lead


PEACE RACE N. Lima nurse adds to training

After four years of running, Cheryl Sosnowski became a Peace Race champ. BY JOHN KOVACH


Canfield-Poland soccer clash

By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT CANFIELD -- For Canfield High athletes, just playing Poland


If money were not an issue, one in four would keep working full time, 39 percent would throttle down

If money were not an issue, one in four would keep working full time, 39 percent would throttle down


BAZETTA Kmart warehouse workers OK pact

Workers will receive $1,000 in payments in the contract's first year. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR


MUSCLE MAN: Austin Simmons, 7, right, shows his biceps to Anthony Douglas, 6, during an after-school

MUSCLE MAN: Austin Simmons, 7, right, shows his biceps to Anthony Douglas, 6, during an after-school


CROSS COUNTRY Jake Lape runs Spartans to win

COLUMBIANA -- Jake Lape of the Boardman High cross country team placed fifth in 18 minutes, 36


BIG TEN Michigan rips Indiana, 31-17

The Wolverines committed four turnovers, yet led 31-3 before the Hoosiers rallied. ASSOCIATED


STANDINGS

STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayIntr x-New York10061.621--6-4W-


COLLEGE FOOTBALL

COLLEGE FOOTBALL Chaney's Brad Smith excels at Missouri Fanfare: I am writing to ask where are


PREP SOCCER Lakeview defeats Ursuline

Kelli Willis scored two goals for the Mooney girls. STRUTHERS -- Danny Myers had a goal and an


Springfield trustees

Springfield trustees NEW SPRINGFIELD -- Springfield Township trustees will meet in special session


GIRLS GOLF Preparation has made Canfield title contender

The Cardinals went 10-0 in the MAC to win their fifth straight championship. By JOE SCALZO


WCI STEEL Creditors patient despite losses

Some creditors have faced bankruptcies with other steel customers in the past. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY


RAY SWANSON | Keystoner Walter Reno was mighty mite in ring

As a young man, Walter Reno took a lot of hits. He also dished out a lot of them. Now 81, the


MAHONING VALLEY Helping victims cope with disasters

Counselors will be able to help victims deal with the trauma of disasters. By BOB JACKSON


NFL PREVIEWS | Today's games

ARIZONA (1-2) at ST. LOUIS (1-2) Time: 1 p.m. Series history: Rams lead 26-21-2. Last meeting:


CHAMPIONS TOUR Nelson's birdie putt on 18 provides lead at Hickory Classic

Joe Inman is right behind after a tour career-low of 63. CONOVER, N.C. (AP) -- Larry Nelson's


PREP VOLLEYBALL Poland edges Boardman to claim invitational title

Aubrey Walker served 15 straight points for West Branch. BOARDMAN -- The Poland High volleyball


MAHONING VALLEY Plan to help disaster victims cope mentally

Counselors will be able to help victims deal with the trauma of disasters. By BOB JACKSON


NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE DaimlerChrysler exec resigns from board

Juergen E. Schrempp is the second director to leave the NYSE board. FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) --


READ TO WIN

READ TO WIN '04 car can be yours kTHE VINDICATOR'S "Read to WIn" program can make you the winner


ROCHESTER, N.Y. Kodak's new mediation program manages disputes in workplace

Companies are settling disputes with peer panels to avoid court cases. WASHINGTON POST


Event satisfies the ears and the stomach

The Boardman High School Marching Band marched up the midway at the township's Oktoberfest. At


Raikkonen earns pole for today's Grand Prix

The 73-lap race is at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Kimi Raikkonen might not


SALEM TOWNSHIP Eagleton's Glen work is delayed

With one potential funding source delayed, the county is seeking money elsewhere. By NORMAN LEIGH


UNDER INVESTIGATION

UNDER INVESTIGATION Vendors Tony Delmont, director of the Trumbull County Maintenance


Race for Mahoning prosecutor heating up

Opinion: If their recent verbal jousting is any indication, Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul Gains and his


GATEWAY CONFERENCE Auburn snaps Western Kentucky's winning streak

The Hilltoppers were manhandled by their Division I-A opponent. ASSOCIATED PRESS AUBURN, Ala. --


Cubs snap postseason losing skid

Chicago beat Atlanta, 4-2, for its first playoff win on the road since 1945. ATLANTA (AP) -- On


URGENT

URGENT Cubs 4, Pirates 2, 1st game; Cubs 7, Pirates 2, 2nd game Eds: UPDATES with second game


REGION

REGION Kmart center workers OK three-year contract BAZETTA -- Workers at the Kmart Distribution


THE NUMBERS YSU 34, Liberty 3

YSU017710--34 Liberty3000--3 First Quarter LU--FG Kiovsky 30, 12:21 Second Quarter YSU--


NATIONAL LEAGUE Another Astros loss to Brewers ends Houston's playoff hopes

The Giants and Braves both lost in their home-field advantage race. ASSOCIATED PRESS HOUSTON --


St. Elizabeth

St. Elizabeth Christopher and Dawn Dedonato, 1815 Canfield Road, Youngstown, boy, Sept. 26.


EXPANSION Big East lawsuit vs. ACC forges ahead

League schools are pursuing damages against Miami and the ACC. HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) -- While Big


YOUNGSTOWN Police attend to the elderly in need

Officials say neighbors should keep an eye on elderly neighbors. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.


CART Adrian Fernandez regains his touch

He appeared to be back in the groove for the Grand Prix of the Americas. MIAMI (AP) -- Adrian


NEW YORK Former chiefs at Tyco, Rite Aid on trial in Wall Street scandals

NEW YORK (AP) -- Two of the first cases from the long procession of Wall Street scandals that


FRIDAY'S GAMES

FRIDAY'S GAMES American League N.Y. Yankees 11, Baltimore 2, 1st game Baltimore 3, N.Y.


Blue Jays 5, Indians 4

Blue Jays 5, Indians 4 Eds: SUBS 9th graf to RESTORE first reference to Hudson TORONTO (AP) --


COLUMBIANA CORNER Bell returned to courthouse

Columbiana County's bicentennial bell has been returned to the lobby of the county courthouse in


WRIGLEY FIELD Cubs clinch crown with sweep of Bucs

Chicago will open the playoffs Tuesday in Atlanta. CHICAGO (AP) -- The taste of victory was so


NFL STATISTICS

TEAM STATISTICS AVERAGE PER GAME AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE OFFENSE YardsRushPass Kansas


Penn State loses conference opener to Minnesota

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Justin Fraley's timing was perfect. Fraley intercepted Michael


YSU

YSU Cross country NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Freshman cross country runner Laura Davies finished 25th


YOUNGSTOWN Police attend to elderly in need

Officials say neighbors should keep an eye on elderly neighbors. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.


Special to The Vindicator

Special to The Vindicator ON THE RUN: Youngstown State's Josiah Doby (8) breaks into the open


WEST MIDDLESEX Petition drive gets wheels, and skate park gains OK

The town's young people got the public and elected officials behind the idea. By HAROLD GWIN


PROVIDENCE, R.I. Great White still tours to help make amends

Some families of the victims still criticize the band. By JACK HAGEL ASSOCIATED PRESS


NATION

NATION Company based in Canada acquires John Hancock BOSTON -- Canada-based Manulife Financial


PENNSYLVANIA Edinboro upsets PSAC rival

Robert Morris routed St. Francis 36-6. ASSOCIATED PRESS EDINBORO, Pa. -- Justin Bouch completed


SOCIOECONOMICS Do ethnic names divide culture?

Researchers differ on whether 'black-sounding' names hurt job seekers. BOSTON (AP) -- When


OKTOBERFEST

Special to The Vindicator/Kristen Shaffer Carol Blair of Lisbon sits at her display and watches


U.S. faces North Korea with political overtones

The talented Americans expect the North Koreans to be strongly motivated. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Hamm.


PREP GOLF | Tournament preview

DISTRICT TOURNAMENTS BOYS DIVISION II Where: Windmill Lakes Golf Course, Ravenna When:


STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.222.33 Bank One, .84,38.0538.06 Clear Channel, 37.00


Germany 6, Argentina 1

Germany 6, Argentina 1 WASHINGTON -- Germany was nearly through an impressive first round of the


Bullets fired into 3 homes in city; nobody injured

YOUNGSTOWN -- Three houses were shot up over the weekend. Early Sunday, police found that 10 to


HERMITAGE EPA decision to remove landfill from Superfund list elicits concern

By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU HERMITAGE, Pa. -- The federal Environmental Protection


PREVIEW Browns vs. Bengals

Time: 1 p.m. TV/radio: WKBN (27), WOIO (19); WKBN-AM (570); WNCD-FM (93.3). Series history: Browns


PGA Armour widens his lead

He's trying to break the tour's tournament scoring record of 256. SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Tommy


WARREN Council debates solutions to demolition delays

There are at least 70 houses that have been condemned. & lt;a href=mailto:dick@vindy.com


LEETONIA Amber Alert to be installed

Amber Alert is needed in small towns as well as cities, the chief said. By NANCY TULLIS


YOUNGSTOWN U.M. Community Center marks 80 years of caring

An open house is scheduled for Friday. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER


HARRY POTTER Publisher targets older readers

Ads for the books targeting adults will appear in several magazines in October. By HILLEL ITALIE


AMERICAN LEAGUE Tigers stage huge comeback to win and avoid history

Detroit rallied past the Twins to escape a record-tying 120th loss. ASSOCIATED PRESS DETROIT --


OLYMPICS Greece denies any serious lapses in security

ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- The Greek government and Olympic organizers on Saturday denied a report that


Commissioners blast judge over high court ruling

The auditor stepped in to defend Judge Dellick. & lt;a href=mailto:bjackson@vindy.com &


BOSTON Canadian insurer to acquire Hancock

The companies say the deal will cut $255 million a year in expenses. BOSTON (AP) -- Canada-based


LATE FRIDAY BOXSCORE

NATIONAL LEAGUE DIAMONDBACKS 7, CARDINALS 6 ST. LOUISARIZONA abrhbiabrhbi Vina 2b4001SFinley


SURVEY Pay keeps rising for chief officers at top nonprofits

NEW YORK (AP) -- The chief executives of the country's largest nonprofit organizations won median


MID-AMERICAN Cribbs' TD throws power Kent State; Miami beats rival

Northern Illinois defeated Iowa State, 24-16. ASSOCIATED PRESS KENT -- Joshua Cribbs threw two


AGENDA

AGENDA TUESDAY Weathersfield Township trustee caucus, 10 a.m., township administration building


KEYSTONE CLIPS A concrete effort for vocal HOF

Arranging for musical artists inducted in to the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in Sharon to put their


Maurice Clarett ruling is expected by Feb. 1

The lawsuit asks the judge to throw out the current NFL rule. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Lawyers for Maurice


NOTEBOOK | From Ohio Stadium

Big Ben: Senior tight end Ben Hartsock caught five passes for 51 yards -- including a nifty 17-yard


4 Mahoning Valley centers have no plans for layoffs

The do-not-call list has boosted business for one local calling company. & lt;a


Zwick is nervous in first action

The Ohio State coaches had an idea of getting Justin Zwick in the game. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR


BASEBALL STANDINGS

BASEBALL STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayIntr y-New


WEST LAFAYETTE, IND. Purdue finally beats Notre Dame, 23-10

The Boilermakers avoided turnovers that spelled previous defeats to the Irish. WEST LAFAYETTE,


FOOTBALL DiFiore's TD strikes key Warren JFK win over Steubenville Catholic Central

WARREN -- John DiFiore passed for two first-quarter touchdowns Saturday to lead the Warren John F.


GEORGIA Highly-recruited D.J. Shockley adjusts to backup role at quarterback

The sophomore probably won't start a game until he is a senior. ATHENS, Ga. (AP) -- Sometimes, as


TRUMBULL COUNTY Warren, Lordstown discuss water pact

The entities have been operating under a contract that expired in 2001. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS and


WARREN 3 companies ID'd in county scheme also did business with city before '03

The mayor said he wanted the city to use local companies. By STEPHEN SIFF and PEGGY SINKOVICH


PENNSYLVANIA Wet and wild Westminster nets season's first win

Lowellville High graduate Joe Getsy quarterbacked the Titans to victory. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR


AMERICAN LEAGUE Roger Clemens captures 310th victory; A's lose

The Rocket is expected to start Game 3 of the Twins-Yankees series. ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK


Electric bills to drop by 5%

Estimated annual savings are $20 for households and up to $150 for businesses. & lt;a


Latest rejection of grant for airport makes no sense

Opinion: Absent a full explanation from U.S. Department of Transportation officials for why the Mahoning


National Guard deployment

National Guard deployment NEWTON FALLS -- About 150 members of the Ohio National Guard's 1-107th


MORTUARY DEGREES Funeral industry opens up to women

Women make up more than half of students in funeral education. CHICAGO TRIBUNE CHICAGO -- Talk


TUESDAY DRAWINGS

TUESDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 0-8-6 Pick 4, 9-6-6-2 Buckeye 5, 1-3-17-25-28


BASEBALL

BASEBALL Rondinelli Tuxedo 16u - tryouts will be held for the 2004 season for ages16 and under.


Reyes gets 162 yards and two TDs, as Syracuse routs Toledo

He is tied for third in career touchdowns for the Orangemen. SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) -- Walter Reyes


GOLD CUP Mineshaft continues winning

The 4-year-old colt registered his third straight Grade I victory. NEW YORK (AP) -- Mineshaft