Heinbaugh, Vitoli win NOPGA tournament

Heinbaugh, Vitoli win NOPGA tournament

NEWBURY TOWNSHIP

Youngstown native Sydney Heinbaugh and Warren’s Joey Vitali finished in first place in the Northern Ohio PGA series event on Thursday at Punderson Golf Course. Heinbaugh won the girls 16-19 competition by shooting 87 to finish 15 over par. Vitali shot a 78 to win the boys 13-15 division.

Among the other local top finishers, Struthers’ Nicholas Brydich was just a stroke behind the winner in the boys 16-19 division as he shot 75. In the boys 13-15 category, Warren’s Gannon Fridley took third by shooting 81 on the day and Bristolville’s Anthony Clark shot 86 to take sixth place. Poland’s Zachary Jacobson and Mineral Ridge’s Ryan Theis each competed in the boys 16-19 division. They finished in 15th and 17th place, respectively.

Ohio Make a Wish selling Cavs piece

The Make a Wish Foundation of Ohio is selling a framed photo piece commemorating the Cleveland Cavaliers’ NBA championship to raise funds for the organization.

The piece is 18x22 and includes a Game 6 commemorative ticket, an on-court celebration photo, a photo of LeBron James with the Finals MVP and Larry O’Brien trophies and a card showing playoff results by opponent.

The pieces cost $99 and have been provided by Nikco Sports. For more information, call 1-800-345-2868 or visit nikcosports.com.

Parto’s Golf to host Family Fun Friday

YOUNGSTOWN

Parto’s Golf Learning Center on Rt. 616 in Youngstown is hosting a Family Fun Friday today. Family Fun Friday’s are held on the last Friday of each month. Admission is $5 per person and covers a small basket of range balls, one round of mini golf and one round on the par 3 course. Additional games are $2 each.

On Sunday, there is a parent-child scramble at 10 a.m. Cost is $20 per team and includes lunch. For more information, call 330-743-6718.

GYBA cleaning out Boardman office

BOARDMAN

The Greater Youngstown Bowling Association is cleaning out its office at 7255 Glendale Ave. on Sunday.

Three desks, four filing cabinets, metal shelving and chairs are for sale. Items must be paid for with cash. Doors will be open from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, call 330-530-8217.

Sandusky accuser asks to limit questioning

HARRISBURG, PA.

A man who claims he told Penn State football coach Joe Paterno in 1976 that he was sexually abused as a teen by Jerry Sandusky asked a judge to protect his identity and limit questioning by lawyers in a lawsuit brought by Paterno’s family against college sports’ governing body.

Lawyers for the man called John Doe 150 said he gave a sworn deposition in October 2014 in a related case, brought by Penn State against its insurer over coverage for Sandusky-related claims, and that he should not have to endure another one.

He previously testified under oath about his abuse claims “and his reporting of the abuse to Coach Joseph Paterno and Penn State,” his lawyers said.

Nevada planning new fantasy sports system

LAS VEGAS

A new gambling platform set to be approved in Nevada will further blur the lines between sports betting and fantasy sports.

It comes as the daily fantasy sports industry argues in the face of legal challenges across the country that its games aren’t gambling. It distanced itself from the newly developed system.

The Nevada Gaming Commission was expected to approve a gambling license for Henderson-based US Fantasy to operate its sports system.

It essentially blends both forms of wagering but with different ways of paying out money. In US Fantasy, a gambler bets against others, with winnings dependent on what others bet.

Staff and wire reports