LOCAL

LOCAL
S. Range athletesare nominated
NORTH LIMA -- Russell Dawson and Kendra Shook of South Range High have been nominated for the Wendy's High School Heisman Award, which honors the nation's top seniors who best exemplify a supreme "scholar-citizen-athlete."
A member of the Raiders' football team the last four years, Dawson is also involved in Key Club, blood drive and FTA. He is a member of National Honor Society, Student Council and the Homecoming Court.
A sprinter on the Raiders' track team, Shook is president of Key Club and Academic Challenge. She volunteers at the elementary school and Tod Children's Hospital, and has participated in Youth Leadership of Mahoning Valley and Rotary Youth Leadership.
Open house
STRUTHERS -- An open house is planned at Tri-County Sports Complex Saturday from 3-4 p.m.
Various recent improvements at the indoor soccer facility will be showcased. Registration of individuals and teams for league play, which begins Nov. 1, will be taken.
TCSC offers soccer leagues for youth under age 6 through adults, high school divisions and co-ed play.
For details call (330) 755-1661 or (330) 540-1412.
Correction
Cleveland Browns coach Butch Davis' record against the Pittsburgh Steelers is 0-5. An incorrect number was printed in Tom Williams' column in Wednesday editions.
Fighters in action
WHEELING, W. Va. -- Middleweight Brian Dunlow of Youngstown will fight George Klinesmith of Steubenville Oct. 11 during a boxing show at Wheeling Island Racetrack and Gaming Center.
Heavyweight Chris Koval of Youngstown will go against Toby Vaughn of Cleveland. Light heavyweight Percy Phillips of Youngstown will take on Gary Wolfe of Petersburg.
The main event of eight bouts is the highly anticipated eight-round welterweight rematch featuring Maynard Reed of Steubenville and Abdul Blackburn of Columbus.
REGION
Rockies claim Herrerafrom Cleveland
DENVER -- The Colorado Rockies claimed left-hander Alex Herrera off waivers from the Cleveland Indians on Thursday.
Herrera had a 9.00 ERA in 10 relief appearances with Cleveland this year after he was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on July 1.
Bucs acquire Stewartfrom San Diego Padres
PITTSBURGH -- Minor league left-hander Cory Stewart was acquired Thursday by the Pittsburgh Pirates from the San Diego Padres as the player to be named in the Brian Giles trade.
The 23-year-old Stewart was 12-7 with a 3.72 ERA in 24 starts for the Padres' Double-A Mobile farm club. He shared the Southern League lead in victories and tied for third with 133 strikeouts.
To make room for Stewart on their 40-man roster, the Pirates released left-hander Jeff D'Amico (9-16, 4.77 ERA), who led the N.L. in losses.
NATION
Setback for Bryant
EAGLE, Colo. -- In a setback for Kobe Bryant, the judge in the rape case refused to force his accuser to testify at a preliminary hearing and said the proceedings will probably be kept open to the public.
The decision to keep the hearing open could prompt Bryant's defense team to waive the Oct. 9 proceeding and head straight to trial. Either way, Bryant still must appear next week for a bail hearing, Judge Frederick Gannett said.
The judge also turned down defense requests to see the woman's medical records.
Heatley stable
ATLANTA -- Atlanta Thrashers star Dany Heatley was transferred from Grady Hospital to St. Joseph's Hospital, where he is listed in stable condition.
Heatley was the driver in a one-car accident Monday night that left teammate Dan Snyder unconscious and in critical condition.
Snyder's condition had not changed as of Thursday.
NFL news
* New York Jets defensive lineman John Abraham was charged with drunken driving after he drove his sports utility vehicle into a fire hydrant and lightpole, police said.
The accident occurred Wednesday night on Long Island, police said. Abraham and the two passengers in the vehicle were not injured.
* Carolina Panthers right tackle Jordan Gross was fined $5,000 by the NFL for hitting an Atlanta defensive player as the player attempted to get up off the ground on Sunday.
* Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Will Overstreet had season-ending surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left shoulder.
Vindicator staff/wire reports