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Scrappers drop 13-inning contest

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa.

The Mahoning Valley Scrappers have lost three in a row and five of thier last six games after losing 1-0 to the Williamsport Crosscutters in 13 innings.

In the bottom of the 13th with two outs and a runner at second, the Scrappers’ Ryan Perez threw a wild pitch that allowed the Crosscutter’s Rodolfo Duran to advance to third. Five pitches later, Luke Maglich singled home Duran.

Geury Ortiz got the win for Williamsport (1-4), tossing two innings without giving up any hits or walks. Mahoning Valley (1-4) managed three hits to Williamsports’ 11. Gabriel Mejia hit a double while Emmanuel Tapia and Erlin Cerda each hit a single. The Scrappers face the Crosscutters again today at 7:05.

HOF autograph session tickets going on sale

CANTON

One day after being formally enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, six members of the Class of 2016 — Edward J. DeBartolo, Jr., Tony Dungy, Brett Favre, Kevin Greene, Marvin Harrison, and Orlando Pace — will be on hand at the Hall of Fame’s Event Center to participate in an exclusive autograph session.

It’s set for Aug. 7 from 3-4:30 p.m.

Tickets to the Class of 2016 Autograph Session go on sale to the public on June 28 at 10 a.m. The price for the exclusive signing is $425 plus a $20 processing fee.

Tickets may purchased online only at www.ProFootballHOF.com.

A Class of 2016 Autograph Session ticket also entitles the holder to admission into the Hall of Fame on Aug. 7. Full information and rules for the Class of 2016 Autograph Session are also found on the Hall’s website.

The Class of 2016, that includes two deceased members, Ken Stabler and Dick Stanfel, will be enshrined into the Hall during a ceremony in Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on August 6. The new class will bring the total number of all-time greats who have earned a bronzed bust in Canton to 303.

Ex-OSU golfer wins Mid-Ohio tournament

CANTON

Columbus native Scott Anderson won the 2016 Mid-Ohio Amateur Championship on Tuesday.

The former Ohio State golfer shot 75 in the final round, beating fellow ex-Buckeye Michael Cress by three stroke. Scott carded five bogeys and a birdie.

Manziel involved in hit-and-run accident

DALLAS

Johnny Manziel reported a hit-and-run accident to Dallas police earlier this week, and a representative of the troubled quarterback says he wasn’t seriously injured.

Senior Cpl. DeMarquis Black told The Associated Press the accident happened Monday night, and Manziel had a witness from his vehicle and an impartial witness. Manziel attorney Bob Hinton said police told him the vehicle was damaged on the driver’s side.

Manziel’s spokeswoman, Denise Michaels, said the former Cleveland player told her he hit his head but didn’t have a concussion or other injury.

Manziel remains unsigned with training camp about five weeks away for most NFL teams.

The Browns took Manziel 22nd overall in the 2014 draft. They cut him in March after two tumultuous seasons marked by inconsistent play and headlines about his partying and drinking.

Pens’ Rutherford named GM of the year

LAS VEGAs

Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford was named the NHL’s top executive on Wednesday at the NHL awards. Rutherford, who was hired in 2014, earned 90 first place votes, beating Washington Capitals GM Brian MacLellan, who had 56 first-place votes. Sullivan’s notable moves this season include trading for Phil Kessel, the team’s leading scorer in the playoffs and defenseman Trevor Daley. He fired coach Mike Johnston mid-season and replaced him with Mike Sullivan.

Staff/wire report