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AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING

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EBAY Dozens of auctions claim gum was chewed by pop princess

Beware -- some of the wads are obvious fakes. By JAKE COYLE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK --


HAMILTON COUNTY Woman: Sex took place at work

The prosecutor said the affair was consensual. CINCINNATI (AP) -- A woman who accused Hamilton


Door-to-door salesman carried toilet to sell

Door-to-door salesman carried toilet to sell YOUNGSTOWN -- Samuel Haskins, 40, of West Delason


U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE MOST WANTED

U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE MOST WANTED Melkanoe Bowman The U.S. Marshal's Service Northern Ohio


Ohio competes with five states to land 470 space agency jobs

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Nearby Brook Park and the state are offering more than $9 million in incentives to


HOW SHE SEES IT Let's outsource CEOs instead of employees

Opinion: By SARAH ANDERSON KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE This Labor Day, American workers are facing great


Clinton's bypass to be ordinary surgery

Many doctors and nurses weren't available during the holiday weekend. ASSOCIATED PRESS Former


Best Bets on TV Tonight

Serial killer Ted Bundy (Cary Elwes) helps two investigators (Sam Jaeger and Bruce Greenwood)


AROUND THE HORN Sunday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 6, Rangers 5 BOSTON -- Curt Schilling pitched into the ninth inning for


SOUTH AVENUE Despite growth, some residents plan to stay

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER BOARDMAN -- South Avenue here seems to be in a


HELPING VICTIMS Who to contact

Emergency management officials recommend that those wishing to assist hurricane victims give cash


MAHONING COUNTY City has big plans for small schools

Educators are counting on students' enthusiasm to help the program grow. By NORMAN LEIGH


LABOR MARKET Voters zero in on jobs, economy

Analysts say the economy is gaining steam. WASHINGTON (AP) -- A spotty job market and stagnant


PLAYOFFS New York-Penn League

First Round (Best-of-3) Mahoning Valley vs. Auburn Monday: Auburn at Mahoning Valley, 7:05 p.m.


PGA One more good round and Singh will reign as No. 1

Craig Stadler won his second straight tournament. NORTON, Mass. (AP) -- Vijay Singh leads the PGA


LABOR DAY

LABOR DAY Workers' future k AS WE PAY HOMAGE today to the 147.9 million Americans who make up


STEELERS Dante Brown, Clancy released; Parker retained

Former YSU standout Russell Stuvaints was among those released. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Dante Brown and


COLLEGE FOOTBALL Harris sets record as WVU rolls past E. Carolina, 56-23

He rushed for a school record 337 yards and scored four touchdowns. By JOHN RABY ASSOCIATED


NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE And then there were four, including Scrappers

During a nine-game trip, the team lived up to its nickname. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS


FOOTBALL Poland, Ursuline good fit for both

The Bulldogs aren't afraid to play a tough non-league schedule. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS


BETTER CHOICES Less fat, sugar

College students can take a number of steps to make their eating choices more healthful. A few


NORTHFIELD RESULTS

NORTHFIELD RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--Lookslike Spring(R Steck)65.6017.803.00 Whosethemaster(B


Peter Fonda to receive Spirit of Montana award

Peter Fonda to receive Spirit of Montana award BOZEMAN, Mont. -- Actor, director and Montana


PBS 'Sacred Ground' documents battle over ground zero

Differences over the site's design caused the collaboration to crumble. By FRAZIER MOORE


Jury selection begins in slaying of banker

The suspect had knowledge of the victim's security system, prosecutors say. RIVERHEAD, N.Y. (AP)


Bearcats were not smooth Saturday

What a difference two years made! By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF COLUMBUS -- When


Quakes rattle western Japan

TOKYO (AP) -- Two strong earthquakes, one magnitude 6.9 and the second magnitude 7.3, rattled


Slovenia's consul general seeks closer ties with Cleveland group

CLEVELAND (AP) -- The only foreign diplomat assigned full-time to Ohio wants to strengthen ties


JOHN CRYER | A profile Actor finds he fits neurotic role in 'Two and a Half Men'

The sitcom has been garnering a big audience. By ELLEN GRAY KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS There are


HOW WE SEE THEM Vindicator football rankings

BIG SCHOOLS (Div. I-III) 1. Warren Harding (2-0), vs. Akron Buchtel. Mario Manningham's


Facilities look to expand services with weekend hours

Experts say the changes benefit patients and the hospitals. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Starting this


Serena's serves strong in sweep

Andy Roddick had an easy time over Guillermo Canas. NEW YORK (AP) -- Serena Williams served notice


SIEGE IN RUSSIA Did attackers already have arms at school?

President Putin admitted weakness and pledged to get tough on terrorism. LOS ANGELES TIMES


HEALTH Medicine program delivers patients online convenience

Some doctors are 'seeing' patients with Web calls. SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE Like many working


PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

SATURDAY'S RESULTS FOOTBALL AREA Cardinal Mooney 24, St. Thomas Aquinas 3 Warren Harding 30,


Ohio

Ohio Night drawings: Pick 3, 2-8-7 Pick 4, 4-1-3-6 Buckeye 5, 7-17-21-29-32 Super Lotto


MERCER COUNTY Sharpsville seeks aid for improvements

New sidewalks, period-style lighting and landscaping are in the plan. SHARPSVILLE, Pa. -- The


SHOPPING TIPS TO CHECK OUT

Whatever you do, don't go to the store hungry. By JOSH MOUND VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT For the


URBAN HARDSHIP Cleveland in the top 10 for difficulty

The Rockefeller study covered there decades of changes. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Cleveland, which had


'VOTE FOR CHANGE' Singer: Bush presidency has divided the nation

Mellencamp said he is disheartened by the division in his hometown. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS


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& lt;B & gt;BIASELLA & lt;/B & gt;, William, 90, of Youngstown; calling hours


BOXING Mega-bout for all the middleweight marbles is Sept. 18

Oscar De La Hoya is looking for a challenge; at age 39, Bernard Hopkins is growing stronger with


Calm during the storm

In the Atlantic Ocean, another hurricane, this one named Ivan, suddenly detonated into a Category 3


Today is Monday, Sept. 6, the 250th day of 2004. There are 116 days left in the year. Today is Labor

Opinion: Today is Monday, Sept. 6, the 250th day of 2004. There are 116 days left in the year. Today is Labor


HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Manningham's TD return gives Harding victory over Glenville

His 50-yard interception touchdown in the final minute led to a 30-26 win. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU


TRADITION Record crowds take part in Burning Man festival

In a related event, an elaborate Temple of Stars was burned late Sunday. BLACK ROCK DESERT, Nev.


AUTO MECHANICS TRAINING Program puts minorities on a career path

New programs try to steer minority students into auto mechanics careers. ATLANTA (AP) -- Latricea


SPECIALTY SPORTS ASSN. Matune on world series winner as 13-year-old

The Canfield eighth-grader was an all-tournament pick from his Brownlee's Arsenal team. CANFIELD


COURTS

MAHONING COUNTY Docket entries State vs. Robert Babcock, court imposes five years community


MARKET WINNERS

MARKET WINNERS 4-H champions GRAND CHAMPION MARKET LAMB Lindsay M. Yosay, 18, of Canfield.


E. CLEVELAND Mayor's downfall saddens residents

The mayor was shown on tape accepting an envelope of hundred-dollar bills. EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio


MERCER, PA. Spadafora incident involves intoxication

The junior welterweight boxer was placed under arrested after reckless actions in a vehicle.


FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS E-transactions here to stay -- bank on it

Banks that don't embrace new technology will be in trouble, banker says. SACRAMENTO BEE Before


PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN Personality gap challenges Kerry with swing voters

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS NANTUCKET, Mass. -- Forget the economy, it may just be the personality,


Sixth body found in Kansas City neighborhood

Sixth body found in Kansas City neighborhood KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A body found in July behind a


Today we celebrate the American worker

Opinion: The Labor Day weekend has traditionally marked the start of the presidential campaign, but not this


IN THE CUP | Area holes in one

Todd Pipoly of Boardman aced the No. 7 hole on the South Course at Mill Creek. He used a 5-iron on


De La Salle's streak over, but the sun will come up

The coach of the Bellevue, Wash. team gave most of the credit to his offensive line. SEATTLE (AP)


LSU outlasts Oregon State in OT

The Tigers benefited from their opponent's inaccuracies. ASSOCIATED PRESS BATON ROUGE, La. --


SCORES AND SUMMARIES

EAST American International 15, Bryant 7 Baldwin-Wallace 27, Allegheny 14 Brockport 42,


Louisville blanks Kentucky

Fresno State stunned Washington, 35-16. ASSOCIATED PRESS LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Lionel Gates ran for


COLLEGE FOOTBALL AT A GLANCE

SUNDAY'S SCORES Fresno St. 35, Washington 16 Louisville 28, Kentucky 0 Purdue 51, Syracuse 0


The evidence, please

Opinion: Los Angeles Times: It used to be that the FBI enjoyed a fearsome reputation for ferreting out


158TH ANNUAL CANFIELD FAIR Not a Cos for controversy

Cosby voiced some support for the men of the world. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF


GENESIS MISSION Stunt pilots to try to capture space capsule

They will have five chances to capture the capsule. SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- In a harrowing feat


YOUNGSTOWN 2010 Planners move on to next phase

The 2010 plan is to reflect the priorities expressed by neighborhood residents. By ROGER G. SMITH


SENIORS Taking retirement on the road (again) happens more often

Whether it's a J-curve or an about-face, seniors feel no need to stay put. By MARILYN GARDNER


GREEN BAY Packers released QB Couch

The West Coast offense befuddled the former NFL No. 1 draft pick. GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) --


IRAQ U.S. officials cast doubt on capture

Iraqi officials said 70 of the fugitive's supporters were killed in the firefight. COMBINED


NFL ROUNDUP | News and notes

Eagles: Running back Dorsey Levens was among the players cut Sunday. Levens, 34, was signed two


Top squash tips scales at 870.5 pounds

Giant pumpkins aren't as suitable for eating as other varieties. By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR


STOCK MARKET Company buybacks surprise experts

U.S. companies plan biggest stock buybacks since 1997. DOW JONES NEWSWIRES NEW YORK -- With the


BILL TAMMEUS We are called to sacred work

Opinion: Labor Day has turned into a time for taking a break from labor, for shutting down summer and for


Astros' Lamb has 4 RBIs in 10-5 triumph

Houston has won nine straight games. HOUSTON (AP) -- Mike Lamb has suddenly become a powerful part


HOW SHE SEES IT Children need help losing weight

Opinion: By DIANE ZUCKERMAN KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE My kids' new school binders and backpacks remind me


Purdue routs Syracuse, 51-0

Walter Reyes was held to 31 yards on 12 carries. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) -- No. 25 Purdue came


Happy 90th birthday

Happy 90th birthday CANFIELD -- Homer Miller, grounds superintendent at the Canfield Fair from


Salem tops Jefferson in volleyball

JEFFERSON -- Sarah Hamilton had an ace, seven kills and a block to spark the Salem High volleyball


BRITAIN

Opinion: BRITAIN The Times, London, Sept. 1: Foreign policy and national security are major themes in this


SLOT MACHINES State police to patrol casinos

Plainclothes troopers will be making the rounds at casinos. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pennsylvania


GATEWAY Nebraska's new offense explosive against WIU

ASSOCIATED PRESS LINCOLN, Neb. -- Joe Dailey threw for four touchdowns and ran for two others, and


BROWNS Sanders is Butch Davis' first draft-pick casualty

The Cleveland coach said this year's camp was the most competitive in his Berea experience.


GOING UNDERGROUND THE DIRT ON DIRT

By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER CANFIELD -- If you put a pond in your back yard, would


PRESIDENTIAL RACE American Muslims undecided

Muslim leaders endorsed Bush in the 2000 election. ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) -- As both Democrats and


PREP FOOTBALL AT A GLANCE

WEEKEND SCORES AREA Alliance 29, Poland 3 Austintown Fitch 8, Erie Cath. Prep 0 Beaver Local


SOAP SCOOP Daytime TV news

NOT GONE: Maureen Garrett returns as Holly on "Guiding Light" when new information about one of the


SCHOOL SEIZURE Russia admits deception

Early reports said there were only 354 hostages in the school. WASHINGTON POST MOSCOW -- The


MERCER COUNTY Hermitage to request funds for new tech center

The center would be geared to helping high-tech businesses locating in the park. By HAROLD GWIN


SWITZERLAND Luke Donald winner of European Masters

The Englishman won in Scandinavia six weeks ago. CRANS-SUR-SIERRE, Switzerland (AP) -- European


Learn the warning signs of heart disease

Certain factors put you at risk for a heart attack. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS NEW YORK -- Many people


DETROIT Frances gives Tigers time to recharge cells

Some players stayed behind in Florida to help their families. DETROIT (AP) -- After scrambling to


PRESIDENTIAL RACE Bush attacks Kerry's plan to increase tax rates

Kerry took a break Sunday to celebrate his daughter's birthday. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS


FOOTBALL Mooney rushes past Aquinas, 24-3

The Cardinals didn't get rolling until the second half for their second victory. By TOM WILLIAMS


U.S. HEALTH CARE With growth comes new kind of hospital

New hospitals are designed to promote faster healing and fewer errors. VINELAND, N.J. (AP) --


"We have fought the terrorists across the earth -- not for pride, not for power, but because the

Opinion: "We have fought the terrorists across the earth -- not for pride, not for power, but because the


First year brings gain

Eating large portions and snacking are main causes, a study showed. AUSTIN (AP) -- All-you-can-eat


I am immersed in education this year with four of my five children involved with schooling of

Opinion: I am immersed in education this year with four of my five children involved with schooling of


ANNUAL EVENT Country Tour offers glimpse at Mercer's farming industry

MERCER, Pa. -- The 20th annual Mercer County Country Tour featuring seven stops in the Jackson


NATION

NATION Expect discounts on rentals NEW YORK -- Did the summer pass by before you could schedule


HALL OF FAME | Campbell Memorial

Al Centofante -- A 1928 graduate of Campbell Memorial, Centofante was a teacher in the Campbell


MAC Marshall toppled by Troy

Ohio University enjoyed a blowout of VMI. ASSOCIATED PRESS HUNTINGTON, W.Va. -- DeWhitt


AMERICAN LEAGUE

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BYU holds off late Notre Dame surge for 20-17 victory

The Fighting Irish (0-1) next play Michigan. PROVO, Utah (AP) -- Notre Dame will have that game of


MLS ROUNDUP Saturday's games

Crew 3, Galaxy 1 COLUMBUS -- Ross Paule tallied his first career hat trick and the Columbus Crew


PENN STATE Fewer dropped passes please Joe

Penn State receivers caught 16 of 23 passes Saturday. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- A screen pass


VIETNAM WAR Lawyer seeks to charge ex-soldier

The former major could be recalled to duty because of his military pension. TOLEDO (AP) -- A


PREP FOOTBALL Mooney rushes past Aquinas, 24-3

The Cardinals didn't get rolling until the second half for their second victory. By TOM WILLIAMS


COLUMBIA, MO. Smith throws, runs Missouri past Arkansas State

The Chaney High graduate spearheaded a 52-20 romp in the season opener. COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) -- Brad