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Lawrence Club forced to close
Lawrence Club forced to close For 62 years, the Lawrence County Sportsmans Association offered
UNITED WAY Getting creative with fund raising
A Women's Leadership Initiative has been launched to bolster fund raising. By HAROLD GWIN
INTER-COUNTY LEAGUE Damore-to-Dickson pass nets McDonald 13-12 win
The comeback victory over Lowellville dealt a blow to the Rockets' playoff hopes. LOWELLVILLE --
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Louisville's Shelton breaks loose on ground
He rushed for 128 yards and scored three touchdowns in a 47-28 win over Tulane. LOUISVILLE, Ky.
WATSON TOWNSHIP, PA. Teacher recalls community, simplicity of one-room school
This last teacher at the last one-room school says all her kids turned out good. TIDIOUTE, Pa.
COLLEGES Rice plans to leave WAC to join Conference USA
HOUSTON (AP) -- Rice will leave the Western Athletic Conference along with Southern Methodist and
MAURICE CLARETT Judge will decide on evidence release
The prosecution has no case without it against the suspended OSU running back. COLUMBUS (AP) --
Ex-executives of Nicklaus-owned firm sentenced
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- A former executive of a defunct construction company owned by Jack
COLUMBIANA COUNTY
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Divorces granted Jamie Novak vs. Steven Novak. New complaints James Cagnon
NHL ROUNDUP News and notes
Sprained wrist was anything but: Playoff secrets aren't so secret once the postseason ends and a new
EDUCATION 3 from area to compete for awards
They were chosen based on their scores on a qualifying test. Three area students are among the
NASCAR Gordon's pole gives him hope for points
Jeff Gordon is focusing on a run for second place in the points standings. MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP)
RAY SWANSON | Keystoner Wilson leaving job at Hickory course
Tom Wilson is heading south. Wilson, general manager of the Hickory VFW Golf Course in Hermitage,
OHIO Dalton snaps Smithville's 22-game winning streak
After losing its first game the week before, Dalton stopped Smithville. ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER
OHIO
OHIO Primitive weapons deer season starts Monday The antlered-only special early primitive deer
LIBERTY Apple butter bash: quite a spread
Apple butter has become the focus of a Liberty gathering. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Vujaklya, Pastore key Beaver Local to ninth
Senior tailback Josh Pastore exceeded 1,000 yards rushing in the Beavers' 55-20 win. LISBON --
BOWL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Oklahoma is in a familiar place -- first in the rankings
It marked the third straight year Oklahoma has led the season's first standings. ASSOCIATED PRESS
BIG TEN Iowa, Ohio St. boast hard-hitting defenses
Today's winner will remain in contention for the Big Ten title. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Iowa-Ohio State
TRUMBULL COUNTY Conference reviews case of maintenance manager
The county had no one watching the ordering process, an official said. & lt;a
SOUTH RANGE 7, MINERAL RIDGE 3
SOUTH RANGE 7, MINERAL RIDGE 3 South Range0007--7 Mineral Ridger0030--3 MINERAL RIDGE -- Brian
TRUMBULL COUNTY Hubbard wins, 33-19; Girard has 1st TAC loss
The Indians' quarterback was ejected for double unsportsmanlike conduct penalties. By JAMIE TRINA
Brother back from Iraq for wedding
Saturday was a special day for two reasons for Brian Hites. First, he was getting married, and
TRUMBULL ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Gillespie's score in OT delivers Newton Falls
His 14-yard TD run gave the Tigers a 21-14 triumph over Lakeview. NEWTON FALLS -- Matt Gillespie
STATE GOLF
STATE GOLF COLUMBUS -- Final results from the boys and girls Division I state golf tournament.
YSU FOOTBALL Marshall wins MVR award for relief role
Matt Briggs and Nick Terracina also earned honors. & lt;a href=mailto:mollica@vindy.com &
Attorney says Delmont will skip job-status hearing
The conference will still be held, prosecutors say. By STEPHEN SIFF and PEGGY SINKOVICH
Rookie's spree jazzes team to 87-86 victory
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Rookie Aleksandar Pavlovic scored 17 points in 18 minutes to lead the Utah
STATE TENNIS
STATE TENNIS COLUMBUS -- Final results from the 2003 OHSAA Girls State Tennis Tournament.
HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER Mooney girls breeze to sectional crown with 10-0 win
The Cardinals got goals from nine different players against Maplewood. STRUTHERS -- Nine players
CROSS COUNTRY Moore survives challenge to qualify
Boardman's Jessica Moore placed eighth in the district to make it to the regional. VINDICATOR
Based on his record, Clark gets Howland endorsement
Opinion: Based on his record, Clark gets Howland endorsement Things are good in Howland Township; not
BASKETBALL
BASKETBALL Jackson-Milton schools -- are looking for seventh-grade coaches for the boys and girls
THE NUMBERS | YSU 30, Indiana State 24
YSU707106--30 Indiana State010770--24 First Quarter YSU--Rycraft 6 run (Terracina kick), 10:57
GOLF Els tops Clark to advance to semifinal
Ernie Els is seeking to tie the record in the World Match Play Championship. VIRGINIA WATER,
Halliburton again
Opinion: Washington Post: Hydraulic fracturing is not an activity with which most people are familiar, but
STEEL VALLEY CONFERENCE Mooney rallies to spill Ursuline, 24-21
The Cardinals overcame a 14-point deficit to conquer their arch-rivals. By BRIAN RICHESSON
DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY Salem boys, girls sweep Div. II titles
McDonald's boys and Maplewood's girls won the Division III championships. By MARK W. MILLER
MIKE BRAUN Lawrence club will move for progress
For 62 years, the Lawrence County Sportsmans Association offered several generations a place where
James plays point guard, shows two sides in defeat
The rookie scored 16 points but was not accurate and committed seven turnovers. LOS ANGELES (AP)
SATURDAY'S SUMMARY
SATURDAY'S SUMMARY WEST MIDDLESEX 21, KENNEDY CATHOLIC 7 W. Middlesex7077--21 Kennedy
Clippers 95, Cavaliers 90
Clippers 95, Cavaliers 90 sssar By CHRIS SHERIDAN AP Basketball Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) --
SOUTH BEND USC's Leinart burns Notre Dame for 351 yards
The No. 5 Trojans won, 45-14, to remain in contention for a BCS bowl bid. SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) --
Pitt fan asks for end to favoritism of Penn State
Pitt fan asks for end to favoritism of Penn State Fanfare: As a daily subscriber to The
Be our next winner!
Be our next winner! kTHE VINDICATOR resumes its "Read to Win" program Monday. By correctly
COLLEGE FOOTBALL AT A GLANCE
EAST Albright 49, Juniata 31 Alfred 33, Utica 13 Amherst 41, Wesleyan, Conn. 0 Assumption
Mission cuts back to focus on hungry and homeless
The mission closed its thrift shops and recycling program. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE
METRO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Poland maintains hopes for playoffs
The Bulldogs blanked Canfield, 13-0, behind two lengthy marches. By JOHN BUTERA VINDICATOR
ICL First-place Clippers win, stay unbeaten
United, Lisbon and Crestview won by substantial margins. EAST PALESTINE -- Chris Harmon and Adam
Right weather helps Pa. farmers reap good harvests of other crops
This year's apple harvest was expected to be 19 percent larger than last year's. HARRISBURG (AP)
BASEBALL Cubs' Wood, Prior ran out of gas in playoffs
The two pitchers entered the NL Series with momentum, then just fizzled. CHICAGO TRIBUNE CHICAGO
LEHMAN, Pa. (AP) -- Simple assault charges were filed against four high school football players
LEHMAN, Pa. (AP) -- Simple assault charges were filed against four high school football players
MOUNT UNION Raiders roll past John Carroll
The Ohio Athletic Conference leaders will clash in Alliance next Saturday. By JOHN BUTERA
Ada 28, Lima Cent. Cath. 26
Ada 28, Lima Cent. Cath. 26 Akr. Buchtel 58, Akr. Firestone 6 Akr. Garfield 55, Akr. Central-
WORLD SERIES Beckett vs. Mussina in Game 3 tonight
Tied 1-1, the series shifts to Pro Player Stadium. MIAMI (AP) -- The upper deck is ringed with
McCarver broadcasting series for record 14th time
Broadcaster Tim McCarver is matching Yogi Berra's World Series records. ASSOCIATED PRESS Tim
KEYSTONE CLIPS Agriculture, veterinary grads get reduced loans if they stay
Graduates of Pennsylvania agriculture and veterinary medicine programs can reduce their student loan
WORLD SERIES Dragging Yankees, Marlins recharge
The World Series opens tonight at New York's Yankee Stadium. NEW YORK (AP) -- Aaron Boone got a
TRUMBULL MAINTENANCE Probe shows a department, workers with no direction
Sections of the report did not become public until a few days ago. By STEPHEN SIFF and PEGGY
SCHEDULE World Series
Saturday: Florida 3, N.Y. Yankees 2 Sunday: N.Y. Yankees 6, Florida 1, series tied 1-1 Today:
DIV. II BOYS SOCCER Canfield's wish granted with win over Howland
The Cardinals wanted to play Cardinal Mooney for the district title. They will Thursday. &
HARRISBURG. House considers income tax boost
The income tax would rise from 2.8 percent to 3.25 percent Jan. 1. HARRISBURG (AP) -- A plan to
Today is Sunday, Oct. 19, the 292nd day of 2003. There are 73 days left in the year. On this date in
Opinion: Today is Sunday, Oct. 19, the 292nd day of 2003. There are 73 days left in the year. On this date in
JOHN KOVACH | College Hlebovy has role in Hiram's two volleyball records
HIRAM -- Jennifer Hlebovy, a freshman hitter for the Hiram College volleyball team from Boardman
Maruyama has big lead
Maruyama has big lead With an ever-present smile and a 5-foot-7 frame, Shigeki Maruyama doesn't
NHL Penalties are the big factor in Penguins' winless record
Pittsburgh has been short-handed too much because of the penalties. CANONSBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Eddie
LOYSBURG, Pa. (AP) -- When the Northern Bedford High School Panthers play host to rivals such as
LOYSBURG, Pa. (AP) -- When the Northern Bedford High School Panthers play host to rivals such as
NHL Capsules
NHL Capsules By The Associated Press DALLAS (AP) -- Jason Arnott had a goal and an assist, and
YOUNGSTOWN SLAYING Kin recall self-reliant woman
The victim's daughter cried as she looked at candles placed by neighbors. & lt;a
WORLD SERIES Memories abound in 100th anniversary
The Fall Classic has produced wonderful moments that many fans will recall. MILWAUKEE JOURNAL
MAHONING TWP. Residents to prepare for fall cleanup
The refrigerant gas must be removed from refrigerators and air conditioners. HILLSVILLE, Pa. --
Red Sox still in the 'what if' stage
Boston remains without a championship since 1918. BOSTON (AP) -- General manager Theo Epstein knew
Interstates 79, 80 delays
Interstates 79, 80 delays GROVE CITY, Pa. -- There will be temporary lane closings and
Man who was questioned is found dead
A 12-gauge shotgun was found on the floor near the young man. YOUNGSTOWN -- A 19-year-old man
WHAT'S DOING?
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION Lowellville Rod & amp; Gun Club, Nov. 10,11,12, 6 to 10 p.m. pre-
Mancini stands out in Boardman race
Opinion: In making a decision on the race for Boardman Township trustee, voters need to ask themselves the
MONDAY DRAWINGS
MONDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 2-7-3 Pick 4, 9-4-9-6 Buckeye 5, 9-11-13-17-
VOLLEYBALL Fitch and Boardman advance to district
Lakeview won a sectional title while Western Reserve upset Maplewood. STOW -- Maggie Case scored
USOC reform OK'd nearly unanimously
CLEVELAND (AP) -- The U.S. Olympic Committee got a jump on Congress by approving a wide-reaching
AROUND THE NHL
AROUND THE NHL Friday's game Stars 4, Capitals 2 DALLAS -- Jason Arnott had a goal and an
Annual birdseed sale
Annual birdseed sale WARREN -- Trumbull Area Multipurpose Environmental Education Laboratory is
ANGLING TIPS Jack Wollitz
Anglers who aren't ready to put their rods away for the winter yet should consider sampling the fine
BIG TEN Purdue 26-23 winner over No. 14 Wisconsin
Michigan's Chris Perry has run for 999 yards and scored 14 times this season. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Terror, weapons concern Bush
Bush arrived in Singapore today. SINGAPORE (AP) -- President Bush pressed for more Asian help in
BUSCH SERIES Bobby Hamilton Jr. nips Sauter for third win
The race tightened the championship standings among the top five drivers. MILLINGTON, Tenn. (AP)
ICL Late TD keeps Raiders unbeaten
South Range and Mineral Ridge came into the 7-3 game top-scoring offenses. By GREG GULAS
NILES Study recommends changes in police department
The report notes that the distrust and friction didn't occur overnight. & lt;a
The Vindicator
The Vindicator FROM US TO YOU: The same video conference technology that linked the Mahoning
Former Baylor player charged with murder drops extradition battle
Former Baylor player charged with murder drops extradition battle Eds: UPDATES thruout with
Fitch beats Boardman 34-26, remains in the playoff hunt
The Falcons held off the Spartans, 34-26, to remain a playoff contender. By ERIC HAMILTON
METRO-ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Howland cruises to league title, 57-28
The Tigers defeated the Struthers Wildcats in near-perfect game. By PAUL TRGOVAC VINDICATOR
GREEN -- Whitney Zunic scored two goals and had an assist as the Canfield High girls soccer team
GREEN -- Whitney Zunic scored two goals and had an assist as the Canfield High girls soccer team
PAC Westminster wins on final bounce
Thiel's last-second field goal attempt bounced off the crossbar. By BILL ALBRIGHT VINDICATOR
Children alone in car
Children alone in car YOUNGSTOWN -- City police charged a woman with child endangerment after they
PGA Maruyama builds 5-stroke lead
Shigeki Maruyama had nine birdies for an 8-under 64 after two rounds. GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) --
SLIPPERY ROCK, PA. Journalist, gilder to share their expertise
One of the speakers has had his work appear in major U.S. newspapers SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. -- A
BIG TEN CONFERENCE Buckeyes' win is 'special'
Ohio State's special teams accounted for 17 points in the victory over Iowa. By BRIAN RICHESSON
PHILADELPHIA Test case for eligibility set this week
Recruitment and open-enrollment policy will be in the spotlight. ASSOCIATED PRESS A Delaware
STANDINGS
AMERICAN CONFERENCE EastWLTPctPFPAHomeAwayAFCNFCDiv Miami410.800105581-1-03-0-03-1-01-0-02-0-0
Wells to face Penny in World Series opener
Wells to face Penny in World Series opener Eds: ADDS background on Penny in 20th graf By RONALD
Baseball, Big East have issues
Major League Baseball was five outs away from what I would consider a major league embarrassment:
TOURNAMENT PAIRINGS | Prep soccer, volleyball
BOYS SOCCER DIVISION I Saturday Austintown Fitch at Kent Roosevelt, 7 p.m. Tuesday North
PREVIEW | Browns vs. Chargers
Records: Cleveland 3-3, San Diego 0-5. Time: 1 p.m. TV/radio: WKBN (27), WOIO (19); WKBN-AM (570),
WARREN DiFiore tosses three TD passes in 47-15 romp over Campbell
The Red Devils had to beat Warren JFK to keep their playoff hopes alive. By DAVE DEVEREUX
CLEVELAND Browns not overlooking winless Chargers
Defensive end Kenard Lang of Cleveland knows that hungry teams can win. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The San
PREVIEWS | Today's games
DALLAS (4-1) AT DETROIT (1-4) Time: 1 p.m. Series history: Lions lead 9-8. Last meeting: Lions
MIDDLEFIELD, OHIO Hit the trail at charming park
Swine Creek offers trails, fishing and yearly activities. By REBECCA SLOAN VINDICATOR
CORTLAND Council extends report deadline
A developer has two weeks to reveal how he plans to fix drainage problems. & lt;a
NOTEBOOK | From Ohio Stadium
Hard hitting: Before Michael Jenkins returned a punt 52 yards for a first-quarter touchdown,
JOHN BASSETTI Bowling Chicase is named District 10 director
Andy Chicase Jr. was named the new District 10 director for the Ohio State Bowling Association
INJURY REPORT
BALTIMORE RAVENS (3-2) AT CINCINNATI BENGALS (1-4) -- Baltimore Ravens: OUT: WR Ron Johnson (knee).
Folks put stock in gunsmith
The 'gentleman of gun world' builds his reputation on passion and skill. By Sam Cook KNIGHT
PITTSBURGH Excessive rainfall squashes hopes for pumpkin crops
Late planting, underpollination and mildew all affect the yields. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Finding the