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Curbstoners

BOARDMAN — The Boardman Police Department’s K-9 core will speak about security measures at public sporting events at the Curbstone Coaches’ noon luncheon Monday at the Blue Wolf Banquet Center.

The public is invited.

Trumbull Hall of Fame

WARREN — The Sixth Annual Trumbull County Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremonies are scheduled for October 26 at the Golden Gate Restaurant/Banquet Center.

There will be 11 enshrinements.

The inductees are: Joe Campana, Sr. (golf), James Cramer (basketball), Joe Novak (football), Ed Pryts (football), Jodi Reidel (track and field), Barry Reinhardt (wrestling) and Joe Rich (posthumous/football).

Also Rusty Rosenberger (boxing), Ed Stroud (baseball), Keith Vens (posthumous/tennis) and Warren Vens (tennis).

Tickets can be obtained at (330) 540-2733.

Golden anniversary

YOUNGSTOWN — Ursuline High School will recognize the 50th anniversary of the Ursuline-Cardinal Mooney football rivalry on Oct. 17.

The inaugural game was Oct. 17, 1958 at South Stadium with Mooney winning, 8-6, before 9,000 fans on a touchdown pass from Jim Traficant to Jack Vasko.

The reunion schedule spans two days, starting Oct. 16 at 11 a.m. with a lunch at Ursuline.

The lunch will feature 1958 team members and a pep rally at 12:30.

On Oct. 17, a super tailgate party at 5:15 is planned in the Bryson Street lot before an on-field introduction prior to kickoff at YSU’s Stambaugh Stadium.

Each 1958 team member will receive a throwback jersey and football alumni will sit in a reserved seating area.

Phantoms prevail

BLAINE, Minn. — The Mahoning Valley Phantoms clobbered the Bismarck Bobcats 5-1 for their third win at the Sherwood NAHL Showcase.

Goaltender Jordan Tibbett (2-0-0) stopped 35 of 36 Bismarck shots, keeping his goals against average at 1.00.

The Phantoms’ special teams scored twice on the power play while shutting down the Bobcat power play on all six attempts. The Phantoms have killed off 22 straight power plays.

Bismarck forward Cody Keefer’s fourth goal of the year gave Bismarck a 1-0 lead.

Michael Pateras slapped a rebound past Bobcats goalie Matt Grogan and Brandon Saad added a power play marker a minute later to give the Phantoms the lead.

Cole Schneider scored a second-period goal and had three points.

Women’s bowling dinner Oct. 5

YOUNGSTOWN — The 41st annual achievement awards dinner and 32nd hall of fame induction will take place Oct. 5 at the ITAM Centre on Meridian Rd., the Youngstown-Salem USBC Women’s Bowling Association announced.

The dinner will honor outstanding women for their accomplishments during the 2007-2008 season.

During the hall of fame ceremony, Helen Miller will be inducted into the achievement category, while Natalie McBride will be inducted as a Star of Yesteryear.

Tickets can be purchased by calling (330) 799-7999.

State

Steinbach out today

CLEVELAND — Browns guard Eric Steinbach didn’t make the trip to Baltimore because of a shoulder injury and won’t play today against the Ravens.

Steinbach missed all week of practice and was downgraded from questionable to out on Saturday when the Browns flew to Maryland.

Steinbach’s loss is another blow to Cleveland’s offense, which has produced just one touchdown in eight quarters after scoring 402 points last season. The six-year veteran has missed just one start in 81 career NFL games.

With Steinbach out, Seth McKinney will likely start at left guard. The Browns could have Ryan Tucker, who has experience at guard and tackle, available for the first time this season. He recently returned to practice after undergoing hip surgery in June.

Krause to speak

CANTON — Paul Krause, the Pro Football Hall of Famer enshrined in 1998, will be the speaker Monday at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Luncheon Club.

The luncheon club meets at Tozzias, 4210 12th St. NW, Canton, from September through mid-May, featuring speakers primarily from the sports world.

Lunch is served starting at 11 a.m., with the program beginning about 12:10 p.m. and concluding at 1 p.m.

nation

Gallant Bloom

NEW YORK — Indian Blessing romped to a 61‚Ñ4-length win over three rivals Saturday in the $142,500 Gallant Bloom Handicap for fillies and mares at Belmont Park.

Last season’s champion 2-year-old filly, Indian Blessing earned her eighth win in 10 starts. Corey Nakatani was simply along for the ride on the 1-5 favorite

Second in the early stages, Indian Blessing took charge approaching the head of the stretch and steadily increased her margin. Elope got second with Porte Bonheur third and Zada Belle the trailer.

The time was 1:16.24 for the 61‚Ñ2 furlongs on the fast track.

Numminen off to new start with Sabres

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Teppo Numminen seems happier than he’s been in more than a year.

The Buffalo Sabres defenseman, who failed his physical on the first day of training camp in 2007 due to a heart ailment, got a clean bill of health Saturday.

“It’s nice to be back in the routine and doing things I’ve always done,” said Numminen, who re-signed with the Sabres after undergoing heart valve surgery last season. “It’s a nice comfortable feeling.”

world

Ronaldo focusing on knee, not future team

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Ronaldo is just focused on rehabbing his knee, not what team he may play for in the future.

In an interview with The Associated Press and SNTV, Ronaldo downplayed recent comments that he would like to play for Manchester City or Paris Saint Germain.

The 31-year-old three-time FIFA player of the year ruptured a tendon in his left knee in a Serie A match in February. He has been without a club since his contract with AC Milan expired in June, but recently said he would like to play in England or France.

Vindicator staff/wire report