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Archive for September 12th, 2008
Navy begins awarding death benefits electronically
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The U.S. Navy has followed the other military services by awarding death benefits electronically after a controversy erupted when a grieving father of a dead sailor was mistakenly jailed on fraudulent check charges.
The Navy will now use electronic fund transfers to pay the $100,000 death benefit to eligible beneficiaries [...]
Hawaii attack survivor tells tale of finicky shark
HONOLULU (AP) — A surfer who put his fingers into the mouth of a shark to pry himself free during an attack believes the fish took no further interest in him because it didn’t like the taste of his leg.
Todd Murashige, 40, spoke with reporters at The Queen’s Medical Center on [...]
Houston decides to stare down Ike instead of leave
HOUSTON (AP) — As a gigantic Hurricane Ike steamed through the Gulf of Mexico toward the Texas coast, officials in America’s fourth-largest city made a bold decision: Instead of fleeing, most residents here would stare down the storm.
Homeowners should board up windows, clear the decks of furniture and stock [...]
High school football Week 4: Amherst rolling behind big-play offense that can strike on the ground or through the air
The Amherst football players were pumping their fists as they began to run back to their sideline, excited that they had just tied the game and were going to force overtime against Southwestern Conference powerhouse Olmsted Falls. But as Comets coach Kevin Fell and his players looked under the goalposts, they didn’t see the [...]
The Top 10: Amherst still No. 1 in prep poll; Avon up to No. 2
The Chronicle-Telegram Top 10 is voted on weekly by the five full-time sports staffers. Ten points are awarded to first-place teams, nine for second, eight for third and so forth.
1. Amherst
RECORD: 3-0 POLL POINTS: 50 (5*) BREAKDOWN: The Comets maintain their place atop the poll, [...]
A must-win game already? Browns GM Savage turns up the heat, calls Steelers game critical
BEREA — The Browns defense may have trouble applying pressure, but not general manager Phil Savage. During his weekly radio interview Thursday, Savage raised the stakes for Sunday night’s game with the Steelers. “Quite frankly, it’s probably the biggest game that we’ve played since I’ve been here,” said Savage, who joined the team [...]
Browns notes: Stallworth doubtful for Steelers game, but Crennel not ruling him out
BEREA — Starting receiver Donte Stallworth worked outside with a trainer Thursday, but didn’t join his teammates for practice. Coach Romeo Crennel said he’s doubtful to play Sunday night against the Steelers. “I’m not ruling him out yet,” Crennel said. Stallworth strained a quadriceps before the Cowboys game Sunday [...]
Ohio State: Tressel says ‘Beanie’ is sore following workout, lists him as doubtful for Saturday’s game against USC
COLUMBUS — Ohio State coach Jim Tressel said Thursday it is doubtful that starting tailback Chris “Beanie” Wells will play Saturday night against No. 1 Southern California. Tressel said there was lingering soreness for Wells in his right foot after he worked out Wednesday night. Wells did not practice [...]
Indians struggle in loss to Orioles
BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles haven’t had many wins to celebrate lately, so they took particular delight in one that required solid pitching from a first-time starter and a rookie closer. Brian Bass kept the game close in his starting debut and Jim Miller earned his first big league save, helping the Orioles [...]
Bay volleyball team bounces back after loss: Rockets sweep Midview, forge three-way tie in West Shore Conference
BAY VILLAGE — A big 3-0 loss to Rocky River on Tuesday turned out to be just the motivation Bay’s volleyball team needed to get a big 3-0 win over Midview on Thursday. Facing a Middies team that was undefeated in the West Shore Conference, the Rockets shook off Tuesday’s disappointment and [...]