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Youngstown's Brad Smith, a standout at the University of Missouri, outplayed the nation's leading

BREEDERS' CUP RACE CAPSULES

BREEDERS' CUP RACE CAPSULES DISTAFF Purse: $2 million. Distance: 11/8 miles. Group: 3-year-

Friend testifies about buying bullets, holster for defendant

The pages of the Muslim holy book had been hollowed out to hold a gun. & lt;a

PLAYOFF PICTURE Who's in, who's out

An unofficial look at where area teams stand in the playoff picture.

TOP 25 Vols need 5 OTs to outlast 'Bama ennessee wins in in five Alabama regular 2-48-2-l story to run full

Tennessee prevailed on Casey Clausen's 1-yard quarterback sneak. ASSOCIATED PRESS TUSCALOOSA,

WIN, PLACE &amp; amp; SHOW

NORTHFIELD RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--Grandpa Ike(T Hall)3.802.802.10 Karl Hanover(A

OSU FOOTBALL Buckeyes' Tressel senses trouble

Ohio State, which lost its lone road game, faces the Hoosiers today. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) -- Jim

NBA PRESEASON GLANCE

NBA PRESEASON GLANCE EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGB Miami52.714-- New

Red-hot Chaney subdues Canfield, 55-13

After an opening loss to Fitch, the Cowboys have won nine straight. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU VINDICATOR

Westminster symposium to examine churches' positions on homosexuality

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- Westminster College will have the second in a series of diversity symposiums

PENNSYLVANIA State-test evaluators watch for red flags on pupils' exams

The state tests are monitored for pupil safety concerns. HARRISBURG (AP) -- When evaluators pore

BIG TEN Ohio St. overruns Indiana for win

The Buckeyes amassed 603 total yards in a 35-6 romp past the Hoosiers. By JOHN BASSETTI

PENNSYLVANIA Brinkley eyes rushing mark for Philadelphia

The West Catholic High senior neared the all-time rushing record. ASSOCIATED PRESS Philadelphia

PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

FOOTBALL OHIO FRIDAY Ada 18, Lafayette Allen E. 13 Akr. Buchtel 41, Akr. Garfield 0 Akr.

NFL MATCHUPS | Today's games

DETROIT (1-5) at CHICAGO (1-5) Time: 1 p.m. Series history: Bears lead 82-59-5. Last meeting:

Cayson excels on special teams

The Warren Kennedy graduate is the Penguins' top rusher. & lt;a href=mailto:mollica@vindy.com

Poland tops Struthers with kick in overtime

Shawn O'Halloran booted a 28-yard field goal as the Bulldogs won 31-28. By DAVE DEVEREUX

Iowa rebounds, hands Nittany Lions fourth straight loss

Penn State matched its worst skid under Joe Paterno. IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) -- Iowa came up with the

DAVE BARRY Pi &amp; ntilde;atas bring out the animal in kids at birthday parties

Iraqi weapons of mass destruction: Were they a real threat? Did they, in fact, exist? If so, will

COLUMBUS 2 area OSU students help design, build record-setting electric car

The students are engaged in practical experience while studying. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR

Penguin power reigns at event

Youngstown State University's Homecoming 2003 is highlighted by the unveiling of 30 fiberglass

Today is Sunday, Oct. 26, the 299th day of 2003. There are 66 days left in the year. On this date in

Opinion: Today is Sunday, Oct. 26, the 299th day of 2003. There are 66 days left in the year. On this date in

Fires ravage homes, kill 15

Officials believe arsonists started some of the fires. SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (AP) -- With wind-

PA. COMMISSIONS Officials mull game-fish merger

The study also will look at alternative funding sources. HARRISBURG (AP) -- A government agency is

GATEWAY Northern Iowa builds lead, holds off Western Illinois

Western Kentucky routed Indiana State, 59-14. ASSOCIATED PRESS MACOMB, Ill. -- Tom Petrie threw

FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Michael Robinson

The FBI and the Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force are asking the public to help find the

Strong ground game lifts Liberty to outright TAC-8 championship

By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT LIBERTY -- The Liberty High football team rode a bruising

WORLD SERIES Marlins readying to reel in the Yankees

Editor's note: Game 6 was not completed in time for this edition. NEW YORK (AP) -- The Florida

NASCAR-BUSCH

NASCAR-BUSCH Aaron's 312 Results Saturday At Atlanta Motor Speedway Hampton, Ga. Lap

ATP St. Petersburg Open Results

ATP St. Petersburg Open Results Saturday At Sports Complex "Petersburgsky" St. Petersburg,

NEW CASTLE Saturday hours return to library

The state Legislature has not finalized library funding. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE

Forensic pathologist agrees to take position here, allowing work to be done locally

The county has been without a forensic pathologist since July 2002. & lt;a

HUBBARD Special event wins approval from seniors

About 50 seniors attended Operation Golden Years. HUBBARD -- "A fantastic event," said Wila

WEBSTER | Coins Set from Canada features walrus

The Atlantic walrus, a rare and endangered species, is the subject of Canada's just-issued platinum,

Two men face charges

Two men face charges YOUNGSTOWN -- Police arrested and jailed two city men, ages 21 and 22, after

June Carter Cash's daughter found dead

June Carter Cash's daughter found dead CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -- The daughter of late country music

SYD KRONISH | Stamps 'World Heritage' to show U.S. parks

Every country has its share of beautiful national parks recognized for their unique scenery. To help

City opens investigation of police strip-search allegations

A sergeant says he never instructed anyone to perform strip-searches. & lt;a

WARREN Strip-search report finds frequent use

Public-housing unit officers said they were following orders, the report states. By PEGGY

Rehab and recovery are dominant themes after 3-5 start

If Cleveland had a game, QBs Tim Couch and Kelly Holcomb couldn't play. BEREA (AP) -- Ah, the bye

PREP SOCCER Fitch girls defeat Hoover for crown

The 5-2 win brought the Falcons their first-ever Division I district title. By PAUL TRGOVAC

GIRARD Couple grow weary in fight to rid west side neighborhood of blight

Although it is zoned residential, it's a commercial area. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL

Facts and figures about the Social Security program:

Facts and figures about the Social Security program: In 2003, nearly 47 million Americans will

WEATHERSFIELD SCHOOLS District enlists pupils to spread word on levy

Loss of revenue and increased cost of services prompted the levy effort. By MARY SMITH

NOTRE DAME Late field goal lifts Boston College past Irish, 27-25

The Eagles have beaten the Irish four of the last five years. BOSTON (AP) -- At least Boston

No. 13 Michigan stops No. 10 Purdue, 31-3

The Wolverines' win sets up their clash with Big Ten leader Michigan State. ASSOCIATED PRESS ANN

NEW CASTLE Back on schedule

New Castle Public Library is expanding its hours to include Saturdays. The hours were reduced last

BUDGET REQUESTS

BUDGET REQUESTS Mahoning County Here are the 2004 budget requests submitted by some of Mahoning

STAMBAUGH STADIUM Strong second half helps Mooney slide past Boardman

By PAUL TRGOVAC VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT YOUNGSTOWN -- Two third quarter touchdown runs and a

FRIDAY'S RESULTS WEEK 10 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Metro Athletic Conference Alliance 16, Niles 13 Poland 31, Struthers 28 OT Inter-County League

OHSAA COMPUTER RATINGS How they fared

DIVISION I Region 1 1, Mentor (10-0) def. Euclid 2, Warren Harding (10-0)def. Fitch 3, Cle.

Howland beats JFK 34-14; playoffs await both teams

By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF HOWLAND -- The high school football season has only

Fire at Liberty home

Fire at Liberty home LIBERTY -- Fire in a bedroom of a one-story home at 2530 Tibbets-Wick Road

Coming Monday

Coming Monday A series previewing the NBA rookie season of LeBron James and the Cleveland

Malone retiring as coach after 46 years

HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) -- Hamilton Badin football coach Terry Malone, who has a 359-117-8 record in 46

NHL AT A GLANCE

NHL AT A GLANCE EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLTOLPtsGFGA Philadelphia212171315

KEYSTONE CLIPS 'Senior Follies' seeks local talent

The Shenango Valley Senior Community Center is looking for talent for its first "Senior Follies,"

FRIDAY'S SPORTS TRANSACTIONS

FRIDAY'S SPORTS TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League ANAHEIM ANGELS--Agreed to terms with Bud

Bowling Green cruises past No. Illinois, 34-18

Miami rallied to beat Kent State for its seventh straight win. ASSOCIATED PRESS BOWLING GREEN --

Latest I-80 bridge proposal addresses safety concerns

Local officials remain concerned about access for emergency vehicles. & lt;a

MONDAY DRAWINGS

MONDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 6-3-2 Pick 4, 4-0-4-2 Buckeye 5, 5-19-20-30-

BLOOD DRIVES

BLOOD DRIVES MONDAY Pellin Ambulance, 10808 Akron-Canfield Road, Ellsworth Township, 3-8 p.m.

COLUMBIANA CO. County officials: No chief, no sweat

Commissioners say they may fill the post once the city's finances are better. By NORMAN LEIGH

MAHONING COUNTY BUDGET '04 requests fail to meet expectations

Funding requests total some $60 million for 2004. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER

Balancing act to begin for James, Cavs

The pressures, expectations and a long, rugged schedule await the young rookie. CLEVELAND (AP) --

RAY SWANSON Stone nearing record for wins

Bob Stone of Greenville High School could be the winningest football coach in Mercer County history.

SOCIAL SECURITY Seniors continue juggling act

Social Security's 2.1-percent cost-of-living increase for 2004 won't cover all seniors' added

YSU

YSU Volleyball YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown State volleyball team was handed a 30-18, 30-23, 30-

Flat tires preceded shooting

The Pittsburgh boxer was released on $50,000 bail. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- An argument over two flat

PGA FUNAI CLASSIC SCORES

PGA FUNAI CLASSIC SCORES Saturday Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Purse: $4 million Disney's Magnolia

PennDOT seeks input on Highland Road plan

HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Highland Road would be widened to add a center turning lane between Pa. Route 18

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY Sanders leads solid area showing

McDonald finished a surprising third to advance to the Division III state meet. By JOE SCALZO

MIKE BRAUN Pheasants stocked for Pa. hunters

Hunters in Pennsylvania took to the fields Saturday for the opening day of that state's pheasant

WEATHERSFIELD RMI workers vote to reject pact offer

Employees say they'll report to work, but a lockout is possible. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.

Judge upholds ruling on Zuppo suspension

The player's family had sued the OHSAA in an attempt to allow him to play. By BRIAN RICHESSON

CART Bruno Junqueira will be on front row for the Gold Coast Indy

SURFERS PARADISE, Australia (AP) -- Bruno Junqueira of Brazil will be on the front row today for the

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY McCluggage ready for final test

Maplewood and McDonald finished 1-2 for the Division III team title. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR

SCOTT SHALAWAY Discouraging unwanted guests

Some people complain of squirrels eating all their bird food. Others decry hungry pigeons. My

Repair work will close part of S. Mercer Street

Repair work will close part of S. Mercer Street NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Effective Monday, South Mercer

LAWRENCE COUNTY Rabbit owner alleges rights were violated

The man contends he was charged after he refused to turn over his rabbits. By LAURE CIOFFI

WHAT'S DOING?

HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION Lowellville Rod & amp; Gun Club, Nov. 10-11, 12, 6 p.m. to 10

PGA Singh surges to lead; Woods falls six back

Vijay Singh could pass Tiger on the money list. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) -- Vijay Singh thinks

PREP GIRLS SOCCER Davis scores four goals; Poland gains regional

The Bulldogs conquered Hubbard, 4-1, to win the Division II district title. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU

FIGHT SCHEDULE

FIGHT SCHEDULE National TV in parentheses Thursday At Irvine Marriott, Irvine, Calif., Ivan

BREEDERS' CUP Medaglia d'Oro listed as favorite in race today

Funny Cide, Volponi and Ten Most Wanted are also expected to challenge. ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) --

MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE Rare high rankings follow MAC teams in showcase game

It's the first time two ranked teams have met since 1973. BOWLING GREEN (AP) -- Josh Harris wasn't

INTER-COUNTY LEAGUE Leigh rallies Mineral Ridge to 24-21 win over host McDonald

He scored twice and ran for 119 yards as the Rams locked up second place. By GREG GULAS

NASCAR Pole-sitter Newman will ride momentum into today's 500-miler

He has five straight top-five finishes going into the Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500. HAMPTON, Ga. (AP)

GOLD COAST INDY Brazilian captures pole slot

Paul Tracy, who qualified fifth-fastest, has 226 points to Bruno Junqueira's 198. SURFERS

CHILDREN'S HEALTH Study shows bad eating habits beginning in early childhood

Parents also were letting toddlers and infants eat certain foods too early in life. SAN ANTONIO

Trainer Mandella enjoys a first

He is the first trainer to win four races on a Breeders' Cup card. ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -- Richard

BROWNS Green eyes homecoming

Cleveland takes on New England and Green was a Boston College star. FOXBORO, Mass. (AP) -- William

Today is Monday, Oct. 27, the 300th day of 2003. There are 65 days left in the year. On this date in

Opinion: Today is Monday, Oct. 27, the 300th day of 2003. There are 65 days left in the year. On this date in

Harding finishes perfect

The Raiders rallied in the second half to beat Fitch 26-14. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS

MUSEUMS | Area attractions

Arms Family Museum of Local History -- 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown, (330) 743-2589: The period rooms

Associated Press

Associated Press YOSEMITE SCENE: One of the six U.S. national parks featured in the United Nations

WINNING NUMBERS | October 18-24

OHIO Friday 10/24 Night drawings: Pick 3, 0-0-8 Pick 4, 7-3-1-4 Buckeye 5, 7-24-32-34-35 Mega

Froelich brothers, Ekis propel Titans

Scott Froelich tied a school record in Westminster's 49-20 win over Grove City. By BILL ALBRIGHT

Salem rips past East Liverpool

SALEM -- Lance Buckley gained 122 yards on 17 rushes and scored on a 5-yard touchdown run as Salem

Austintown doesn't need to be stymied by clashes

Opinion: Lisa L. Oles insists that she can be a team player if she is elected to the Austintown Board of

Law snarls effort to recall officials

The group is requesting Howland Township records. & lt;a href=mailto:siff@vindy.com &

Trumbull voters must view sales tax issue objectively

Opinion: When Trumbull County commissioners imposed a 0.5 percent increase in the sales tax earlier this

CROSS COUNTRY Moving on

A list of area runners who qualified for Saturday's state meet at Scioto Downs in Columbus.

HUNTING Tragedy in S. Dakota pheasant season

Dozens of dogs died after hunting in unusually high heat. MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL STAR TRIBUNE

NOTRE DAME Irish hope to end skid with victory over BC

Notre Dame is 4-7 since the Eagles pulled the upset last year. BOSTON (AP) -- Notre Dame will wear

WEATHERSFIELD RMI workers reject contract

Employees say they'll report to work, but a lockout is possible. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.

BIRTHS

St. Elizabeth Keith and Michele McCaughtry, 798 Youngstown-Lowellville Road, Lowellville, girl,

Wycoff's extra point kicks give Lisbon 14-12 edge over United

HANOVERTON -- Lisbon kept its Division V playoff hopes alive as it turned back host United, 14-12,

JOHN KOVACH | Colleges Kohl is Walsh's Female Athlete of the Year

NORTH CANTON -- Shannon Kohl, who completed an outstanding softball career at Walsh University this

MISSOURI Another stellar day for Brad Smith

The Chaney High graduate ran for 291 yards in a 62-31 win over Texas Tech. COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) --

Land deal curiouser and curiouser

Opinion: Nowhere in the proposed arena project files in Youngstown City Hall is there a document that details

Baby hospitalized after vehicle hits stroller

YOUNGSTOWN -- A small child was taken to St. Elizabeth Health Center on Saturday afternoon after

Newman earns pole in fastest lap of year

The difference between the top two fast cars was 0.041 second. HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) -- Even before

Tiger ties Nelson's record, trails Singh by four shots

Woods made the cut in his 113th consecutive event at the Funai Classic. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.

LOTTERY RESULTS

SATURDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings Pick 3, 1-9-3 Pick 4, 7-4-4-1 Buckeye 5, 4-14-17-24-31

DISTRICT Beaver Local routs Edison

LISBON -- Jake Robinson and Josh Pastore each rushed for over 100 yards and scored two touchdowns to

STEELERS Bulger brings Rams back to hometown

The St. Louis quarterback grew up in Pittsburgh and even worked for the team. PITTSBURGH (AP) --

AREA COLLEGES Davis helps Thiel pummel Bethany; Hiram snaps skid

Edinboro had no problem with Slippery Rock, 20-3. GREENVILLE, Pa. -- Kennard Davis returned two

Car bomb kills 6 in Fallujah

Two American patrols were ambushed near Mosul on Monday night. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- A car bomb

Women's World Cup Ski Results

Women's World Cup Ski Results At Soelden, Austria Saturday Giant Slalom 1. Martina Ertl,

THE NUMBERS Illinois St. 35, YSU 25

Illinois St.126314--35 Youngstown St.03715--25 First Quarter ISU--FG Carroll 43, 11:22 ISU--

NHL ROUNDUP Saturday's games

Stars 3, Blue Jackets 2 COLUMBUS -- The Dallas Stars regained their offense -- and reversed a

WORLD SERIES Marlins pick Josh Beckett

NEW YORK (AP) -- Andy Pettitte freely admits he figured the Florida Marlins were finished. Fact

Biffle passes Waltrip to win Aaron's 312

HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) -- Greg Biffle passed Michael Waltrip for the lead with 10 laps left to win the

TRI-COUNTY LEAGUE Clippers clinch title in win over Leetonia

Columbiana completed an undefeated season with a 26-21 win. By ERIC HAMILTON VINDICATOR

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