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AROUND THE HORN Friday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Athletics 3, Devil Rays 1 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Ted Lilly pitched six solid
SWANSON | Keystoner Ex-Sharon star will be sentenced Thursday
It's a big week for former Sharon High football standout Marlin Jackson -- perhaps the biggest in
Gravity Games are pinnacle for Struharik
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PITTSBURGH QB woes cause Harris headache
Rod Rutherford is expected to play at some point but won't start tonight's opener. PITTSBURGH (AP)
LOTTERY RESULTS
SATURDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings Pick 3, 6-8-1 Pick 4, 6-6-0-7 Buckeye 5, 12-22-29-31-32
WALKER CUP Bill Haas rallies U.S. to 7-5 lead
The U.S. is attempting to recapture the Walker Cup after two straight losses. GANTON, England
Astros 5, Padres 4
Astros 5, Padres 4 Ap Photos GOS101-104 SAN DIEGO (AP) -- The surging Chicago Cubs had already
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Docket Alice Morrell vs. Sparkle Market, settled and dismissed. ABN AMRO
KAREN SUE MILLER | Profile Body-builder riding high via natural means
The Beaver Local/YSU grad is a Ms. Universe and a Ms. International body-building champion. By
NATIONAL LEAGUE Bagwell's 3-run HR powers Astros' win over San Diego, 5-4
Jeff Bagwell's 32nd homer in the fifth inning gave Houston a 5-3 lead. SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Jeff
A murderer, not a martyr, is put to death in Florida
Opinion: The execution of Paul Hill by the state of Florida for the 1994 murders of a doctor who performed
METRO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE West Branch outlasts Salem in OT, 19-13
The Warriors rallied to win for the second week in a row. By ERIC HAMILTON VINDICATOR
NFL opener on Thursday draws well on ABC
NEW YORK (AP) -- The NFL's first Thursday night season opener drew higher ratings for ABC than last
PATRICIA C. SYAK | Symphony notes 'Kiss Me Kate' to bring delight, humor to Powers Auditorium
"Kiss Me Kate," the delightfully raucous Tony award-winning musical with hit after hit by the great
MAHONING VALLEY Consumers will face increasing cost of gas
People shopping for a good deal on natural gas will be disappointed. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR
BEAVER FALLS, PA. Participants play volleyball in the buff
BEAVER FALLS, Pa. (AP) -- As many as 1,700 spectators and participants are expected to gather this
JOHN KNAPICK FIELD Campbell suffers 58-35 defeat to Beaver Local
The Beavers (3-0) ran for 463 yards. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT CAMPBELL -- Senior
INDIANS White Sox topple Tribe to hold first
The 5-3 victory keeps Chicago tied with Minnesota in the AL Central. CHICAGO (AP) -- Carlos Lee
Schools community can aid superintendent search
YOUNGSTOWN -- Members of the Youngstown city schools community are invited to participate in a
Scores turn out to urge retaining East High name
People are uniting under the East High banner, alumni say. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR STAFF
Akron 11, Altoona 6
Akron 11, Altoona 6 phiar ALTOONA, Pa. (AP) -- The Akron Aeros scored six runs in the first
Planes, helicopters will drop rabies vaccine
Planes, helicopters will drop rabies vaccine For the eighth year, Ohio health and wildlife
DU banquet schedule
OHIO: Sept. 19, Mahoning County, Youngstown; Sept. 20, Coshocton County, Coshocton; Sept. 24,
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BROWNS Defensive unit is ready to fire back at naysayers
BEREA (AP) -- They can't stop the run or pass. They're too young. There are no playmakers. The
FINAL STANDINGS New York-Penn League
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MAHONING VALLEY Consumers to face dramatic increase in natural gas costs
People shopping for a good deal on natural gas will be disappointed. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR
TOP 25 Deacons demolish N.C. State
Wake Forest grabbed a surprising 28-10 halftime lead. ASSOCIATED PRESS WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. --
ICL/TCL Dominic sparks Ridge to victory
His big plays rallied the Rams past United, 45-27. By DAVE DEVEREUX VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
Chaney graduate makes the Colts
Anthony Floyd's NFL debut could be today in Cleveland Browns Stadium. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR
MAHONING COUNTY Chiefs group blasts incarceration rate
An FBI agent says something in Mahoning County is 'definitely wrong.' By PATRICIA MEADE
DAVE BARRY Flower-girl training requires patience, extensive planning
I'm not saying it's easy to be the father of the bride. I'm just saying it can't be any more
Who will pay the high cost of the war on terrorism?
Opinion: President Bush has pledged to do "whatever is necessary" to bring peace to Iraq, and has said he'll
Hubbard rips Struthers
Shaun Lane rushed for 222 yards in a 20-7 victory. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
BOXING
BOXING Sept. 12 At The Orleans Hotel-Casino, Las Vegas, Humberto Soto, Mexico, vs. Luis Fuentes,
Witness saw child beaten, police say
A witness said the caregiver burned the child's right hand with a lighter. & lt;a
YSU
YSU Jugenheimer sets record YOUNGSTOWN -- Junior Kim Jugenheimer set a school single-game record
REDS 4, CARDINALS 2
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OSU win too close for comfort
By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF COLUMBUS -- Yuck. Most of the 104,000 fans who came to
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox score biggest shutout win over Yanks in N.Y.
The 11-0 romp eclipsed the previous most-lopsided shutout win in 1919. NEW YORK (AP) -- Not even
MAJOR LEAGUE LEADERS
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West Branch bests Mooney
BELOIT -- Amanda Benner served a perfect service game and finished with 20 points Saturday as the
STANDINGS Wild card races
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Niles gets 2nd, downs Rayen
The Red Dragons jumped out to 17-0 half time lead and coasted to a 24-6 win. By JAMIE TRINA
Dodd helps Eagles beat Penn State
The running back scored on his first carry of the game. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Horace Dodd
Midrange sanctions cut prison population
The prosecutor's prison commitments are not up as much as his flier says. By PATRICIA MEADE
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES WEEK 3- Sept. 5, 2003
Chaney 24, Boardman 18 Niles 24, Rayen 6 Poland 51, Wilson 12 Akron East 45, Timken 0 Mooney
BRAVES 9, PIRATES 2
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MERCER COUNTY Scenic tour lets drivers choose pace
Animal and grain farms and horticulture are featured on the tour. MERCER, Pa. -- A free, self-
ST. LOUIS Reds rally to win in 12th behind Pena, relief corps
The Reds' relievers threw 11 scoreless innings in a 4-2 win over the Cards. ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The
AL CENTRAL White Sox rebound past Indians
Former Pirate Esteban Loaiza won his 19th game. CHICAGO (AP) -- An early four-run lead got away
CORTLAND Newest cop will be oldest on the force
Jones was recently the chief in Johnston Township but was fired earlier this year. By PEGGY
Residents plead for relief from fair traffic
One woman complained of being stopped for hours on her own street. & lt;a
Newest cop will be oldest on the force
Jones was recently the chief in Johnston Township but was fired earlier this year. By PEGGY
Agassi, Roddick move into Open semis while weary fall around them
Agassi, Roddick move into Open semis while weary fall around them Eds: SUBS 6th graf to UPDATE
PHILLIES 1, METS 0
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WARREN Mother: agency wouldn't help
The defendant's son told her in court to 'quit crying and tell the truth.' By PEGGY SINKOVICH
DISTRICT Tigers rip Bulldogs in first win
Julian Caraballo led Springfield with 111 yards and two touchdowns. EAST PALESTINE -- Julian
NATIONAL LEAGUE Pirates rally to split twinbill with Braves
Pittsburgh won the nightcap 5-3 after losing the opener 3-2 in 10 innings. ATLANTA (AP) -- Craig
CARDINAL CLASSIC
CARDINAL CLASSIC Team Results: 1. Canton Central Catholic 307. 2. University School 311. 3.
Little guys get a chance
Opinion: Philadelphia Inquirer: Forget David vs. Goliath allusions. Instead, let's view the Philadelphia
McGee trails by 1
McGee trails by 1 Gil Morgan closed with a pair of birdies for a 7-under 65 Friday to take a one-
PIRATES 5, BRAVES 3
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SEASON-IN-REVIEW Tailspin hampers Scrappers, but Kubiak finds silver lining
By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF NILES -- The Mahoning Valley Scrappers' 2003 season
WACO, TEXAS Amid scandal, Baylor tries to regain sense of normalcy
Recent reports of unethical incidents haven't deterred some from their support. WACO, Texas (AP)
WHAT'S DOING?
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION CORRECTION: Lake Milton Fish & amp; Game Club, Bedell Road, 11
Isabel Allende releases first children's book
Isabel Allende releases first children's book By MARIA-BELEN MORAN Associated Press Writer
S. Range weathers Hickory
The Raiders prevailed despite surrendering a 20-3 lead. By JOHN BUTERA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
Dems read politics in Taft's school visit
Democratic legislators from the Valley aren't impressed with the reading program. & lt;a
TRADE Indians get pitcher Lee from LA in return for outfielder Requena
To make room, Cleveland put shortstop Omar Vizquel on the disabled list. ASSOCIATED PRESS The
Twins 10, Rangers 7
Twins 10, Rangers 7 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Cristian Guzman hit a three-run triple and Juan Rincon
Don't ignore what's right with America, study urges
Lessons focus on the nation's ills and ignore its democratic glory, critics say. WASHINGTON (AP)
SCRAPPERS, NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE FINAL STATISTICS
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Mooney, Ursuline trample opponents
CLEVELAND -- The Cardinal Mooney High football team scored 31 unanswered points Friday in a 31-6
Post-race fights draw penalties and apologies
Kevin Harvick will be without some of his crew members this weekend. ASSOCIATED PRESS NASCAR's
Inside
Inside A preview of today's Browns, Steelers, Bengals and 49ers season openers, and a look at all
AL PENNANT CHASE Mariners need 13 innings to defeat O's
Ichiro Suzuki hit a two-run homer and Carlos Guillen drove in three runs. BALTIMORE (AP) -- The
Martinez, Red Sox win easily over Yankees
The win cuts the New York lead to 21/2 games. NEW YORK (AP) -- This one was a laugher for Pedro
MIKE BRAUN DU banquet focus on Gilboy wetland
This year's Ducks Unlimited Mahoning Valley Chapter banquet will mark the final year for donations
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
FRIDAY'S RESULTS FOOTBALL AREA Chaney 24, Boardman 18 Niles 24, Rayen 6 Poland 51, Wilson
ASSOCIATED PRESS
ASSOCIATED PRESS UNCASVILLE, Conn. -- Ruth Riley was more than the Connecticut Sun could handle,
AMERICAN LEAGUE Pierzynski connects on bobblehead day
His two-run blast against Texas helped the Twins remain tied for first place. ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The BCS needs to fix own problems
Mark Twain wrote in "Eruption": The political and commercial morals of the United States are not
WNBA Shock rolls to opening win, 73-63
Ruth Riley led Detroit in the series opener with Connecticut. ASSOCIATED PRESS UNCASVILLE, Conn.
Community Cup
Community Cup kJEFF MIKESELL of the Youngstown YMCA competes in the tug of war at this year's
U.S. OPEN TENNIS Agassi dominates Coria to gain semifinal for ninth time
Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin-Hardenne won women's semifinals. NEW YORK (AP) -- Ah, what a
KEYSTONE CLIPS Performers coming from Ukraine
The 165-member Kyiv Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will kick off the guest artist series at 8 p.m.
Colts' Floyd ready if called to action
The Chaney High graduate will wear an Indianapolis uniform today. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR
OHIO STATE NOTEBOOK | From Ohio Stadium
On a roll: Ohio State extended its winning streak to 16 games -- the longest active streak in the
BY JOHN BUTERA
BY JOHN BUTERA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT NORTH LIMA-RYAN MAXWELL'S 27 YARD TOUCHDOWN RUN WITH
CHAMPION'S TOUR Morgan takes 2-stroke lead at Kroger Classic
In second place, Doug Tewell wasn't happy with his putting. MAINEVILLE, Ohio (AP) -- Gil Morgan
Surgery for Vizquel; Ludwick out for season
Surgery for Vizquel; Ludwick out for season CLEVELAND (AP) -- Indians shortstop Omar Vizquel had
AMERICAN LEAGUE
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JACK WOLLITZ Location tops lure selection
A question at the top of just about every angler's list has to do with which lures or baits the fish
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT Joseph Sylvester is serving time in prison for accosting Nicole Pascarella
Showtime for Holcomb
Showtime for Holcomb Kelly Holcomb spent three years in Peyton Manning's shadow and two more in
GAS OFFERS Choices
Ten gas marketers are offering plans in Dominion East Ohio's territory. Per thousand cubic feet,
Lowellville runs past Warriors 7-0 for third straight victory
LOWELLVILLE -- Jeff Peterson rushed for 82 yards and Jack Noble gained 79 more Friday as the
YSU, OSU have their day in the sun
Youngstown State University cheerleader Deanna Theodore leads fans in a cheer of "Go Youngstown" in
MONDAY DRAWINGS
MONDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 7-1-1 Pick 4, 0-1-2-0 Buckeye 5, 9-12-19-22-
TOP 10
TOP 10 Wings and wine The best wine cellars in the sky in Business Class, from Business Traveler
PA. PARKS McConnell's Mill, Moraine
Hikes, several nature programs and a scavenger hunt are among the programs and events offered this
Grissom walks Giants to 5-4 victory in 11th
He drew a bases-loaded walk that lifted the San Francisco past the Diamondbacks. ASSOCIATED PRESS
PREP FOOTBALL STANDINGS & amp; SCHEDULE
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Mercer mayor is on eligible bachelor list
MERCER, Pa. -- The young mayor of Mercer says he feels honored to be featured in a teen magazine as
Today is Sunday, Sept. 7, the 250th day of 2003. There are 115 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Sunday, Sept. 7, the 250th day of 2003. There are 115 days left in the year. On this date
Hood's TD as time expires lifts Chaney past Spartans
By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF BOARDMAN -- When Chaney quarterback Justin Hood builds a
BUSCH SERIES RACING Sauter gets win with wild finish
He bumped out Matt Kenseth on the final turn for his second career win. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) --
JOHN KOVACH | Colleges Castillo's two sons playing soccer for Westminster
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- For the first time in about 15 years, Rigo Castillo is not roaming a soccer
SCOTT SHALAWAY Making the sounds of late summer?
As nighttime temperatures drop into the 50s, it's once again a pleasure to sleep with the windows open and no fans or air conditioners droning all night long.