NHL PRESEASON SUMMARY

NHL PRESEASON SUMMARY
BLUE JACKETS 3, RANGERS 2
N.Y. Rangers002--2
Columbus120--3
First Period--1, Columbus, Nash 1 (Sydor, Vyborny), 18:12 (pp).
Second Period--2, Columbus, Nash 2 (Vyborny, Cassels), 5:19 (pp). 3, Columbus, Wright 1 (Hartigan, Richardson), 12:56.
Third Period--4, New York, Nedved 3 (Lampman, Kovalev), 11:20. 5, New York, Lindros 1 (penalty shot), 18:25.
Shots on goal--New York 6-8-15--29. Columbus 6-10-11--27.
Goalies--New York, Markkanen, LaBarbera. Columbus, Denis, Brathwaite. A--14,135.
SCHEDULE
Wednesday's Games
Columbus 3, N.Y. Rangers 2
Detroit 9, Boston 0
N.Y. Islanders 2, New Jersey 1
San Jose 3, Phoenix 0
Today's Games
Detroit at Washington, 7 p.m.
Tampa Bay at Carolina, 7 p.m.
Columbus at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m.
Dallas at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.
San Jose at Colorado, 9 p.m.
Minnesota at Calgary, 9 p.m.
Phoenix at Vancouver, 10 p.m.
Friday's Games
Atlanta at Carolina, 7 p.m.
New Jersey at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.
Toronto at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.
Boston vs. Montreal at Manchester, N.H., 7:30 p.m.
Columbus at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m.
Nashville at St. Louis, 8 p.m.
NOTICES
FLAG FOOTBALL
All-Out Sports -- will put on a 4-on-4, double-elimination tournament for players age 18 and up at St. Anne's Church on Saturday. Register by Sept. 26. Call (330) 797-3995.
League of Champions -- will put on a 4-on-4 tournament for players age 12-18 and up at St. Anne's Church this weekend. For details call (330) 797-3995.
LCAA -- The Local Competitive Athletic Association is seeking teams of players ages 12-15 for its youth flag football league, and also is looking for players to compete in its 4-man flag football league. For more information, call 724-667-7088 or see web-site www.lcaasports.com.
FOOTBALL
Austintown Fitch vs. Cardinal Mooney -- tickets will be sold Thursday at the south circle ticket office at 6 p.m.
HBA Tailgate party -- for Youngstown State vs. Southwest Missouri State game will be Oct. 4 from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. For details call (330) 965-9779.
HBA Browns-Steelers party -- will be at its office on Oct. 5 at 8 p.m. For details call (330) 965-9779.
SOFTBALL
Reid Lamport, Poland softball coach -- will hold a 10-week clinic. For details call (330) 757-1306.
YOUTH SPORTS
Slippery Rock University -- has a girls basketball camp for players in grades 1-8 on Oct. 25. For details call (724) 738-4447.
Slippery Rock University -- has a wrestling clinic for athletes in grades 7-12 on Nov. 1. For details call (724) 738-2722.
SAFETY TRAINING
American Red Cross -- will have a sports safety training course on Oct. 10. For details call (330) 726-6063.
BASEBALL
Steve Krivonak -- is conducting his fall outdoor hitting program for boys and girls. Live batting practice as well as machine are available. Small groups to allow for individual attention. For details call (330) 533-7544.
The Mahoning Valley -- Basketball Officials Association will offer an OHSAA basketball class fro anyone interested in becoming a licensed high school basketball official. Classes will begin Oct. 3. Anyone interested can get more information by contacting Mike Butch Sr. by calling (330) 792-7072.
Indoor sessions -- for players age 13-18 will be held at the Creekside Golf Dome on Mondays from 5-8 p.m. The 16-week program starts Nov. 3. For details call (330) 755-5676.
VOLLEYBALL
LCAA -- The Local Competitive Athletic Association is seeking players for its coed volleyball league. For more information, call 724-667-7088 or see web-site www.lcaasports.com.
COACHING VACANCIES
Warren Harding High -- The school is seeking two varsity assistant track coaches. Any interested candidate is asked to send a letter of interest to Dan Reardon, varsity track coach, Warren Harding High, 860 Elm Rd. NE, Warren, Ohio 44483.