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OLD-TIMERS BACK IN FIRST BOARDMAN — The Chester Old-Timers pounded out 23 hits in a 12-2 win over Poland on Sunday. Chester took over first in the Youngstown 50-plus league with the win and moves to 9-1. Kevin Ferell picked up the victory on the mound. Dave Smith led the team at the plate with three doubles and a single. Mike Home, Rob Fester and Bobby Vaughn had three hits, while Doug Comm, Joe Krause and Nathan Six had two hits. Chester plays Springfield at 3 p.m. on Sunday at Oak Glen. GIBBS WINS IN IOWA NEWTON, Iowa (AP) — Ty Gibbs didn’t question his crew chief’s ...

Hoaglin went from skinny Bulldog to Pro Bowl

HILTON HEAD, S.C. — Former Cleveland Brown Fred Hoaglin, one of East Palestine High School's most distinguished athletes in school history, died suddenly on Aug. 1 at the age of 82 with his wife Jan by his side. The 1962 East Palestine High School graduate helped the 1960 Bulldogs ...

Phillis claims national championship

United High School graduate Mitch Phillis lived up to his nickname as the Dark Horse. In two months, Phillis went from an unknown to winning the 2026 Pop-A-Shot National Championship on Friday night. "Unbelievable," he said. "I can't believe it." Phillis stunned the crowd at the ESPN ...

Mountaineer sees uptick in live wagering

NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va, — As Mountaineer Casino, Resort & Races prepares to host its marquee event, the Grade III West Virgina Derby, there is enthusiasm in the racing community given recent improvements and increased interest in the local product from a business standpoint. Mike Bish, who ...

Lightly raced Zinhal has a shot at West Virginia Derby

NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va. — Augustin Stables’ Zinhal, who has made only four starts in his career but has shown promise, will stretch out to 1 1/8 miles in the $400,000 Grade III West Virginia Derby at Mountaineer Casino, Resort & Races on Sunday, August 9. Zihnal, at 6-1 on the morning line with Hall of Famer John Velazquez named to ride, is one of eight 3-year-olds entered in the Derby. The nine-race program begins at 5 p.m. Zihnal, a Quality Road gelding, was bred by his owner, George Strawbridge. He made his first start for trainer Jonathan Thomas at Santa Anita Park in Southern ...