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Ozzie Guillen’s number to be retired CHICAGO (AP) — Ozzie Guillen got quite a surprise when the Chicago White Sox informed him on Friday that they will retire his No. 13 this season. The team caught the former All-Star shortstop and World Series-winning manager off guard by announcing he will be honored prior to the game against Cleveland on Aug. 8. “What a great surprise it was,” Guillen said. “Especially opening day, the way they did it.” Former White Sox star Scott Podsednik broke the news to his old manager during the telecast of the home opener against Toronto. ...

Beaver Local battles at Cope Invite

SALEM — The Salem girls track team feels like it is their duty to win the hometown F.E. Cope Invitational. The Quakers captured their sixth of the last seven team titles by totaling 138 points Thursday at Sebo Stadium, finishing 45 points ahead of runner-up Boardman. Salem won five ...

Oak Glen blanks Columbiana behind arm of Willey

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Kaden Dragisich had a single and double, while Noah Willey struck out 13 while walking just two in a 6-0 Oak Glen win over Columbiana on Thursday in baseball action. James Rohbeck had two hits for the winners. The Clippers scattered four singles. Avery Young took the loss with six strikeouts and a walk in 4 2/3 innings. Oak Glen is 3-8 and will host Steubenville Catholic Central on Monday. OG: 2-0-0-2-2-0-0—6-6-1 CO: 0-0-0-0-0-0-0—0-4-3 Lisbon 19, Malvern 1 MALVERN —Lisbon made quick work of Malvern with a 19-1 win in four innings on Thursday. ...

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Potters fall at home EAST LIVERPOOL — East Liverpool’s boys tennis team suffered a 3-2 setback against Indian Creek on Thursday. East Liverpool (1-1) will host Cambridge Saturday. Indian Creek 3, East Liverpool 2 FIRST SINGLES: Brady Dawson (EL) def. Jacob Cosby 6-1, 6-4 SECOND SINGLES: Garrett Cooper (EL) def. Sam Doera 6-0, 6-0 THIRD SINGLES: Rowan Stokes (EL) lost to Bo Paulman 5-7, 3-6 FIRST DOUBLES: Andrew Dalton-Logan Cornell (EL) lost to Wyatt Doan-Damian Bruno 2-6, 1-6 SECOND DOUBLES: Jude Brown-Hunter Estell (EL) lost to Gabe Kurm-William Kelly 1-6, ...

Beavers bash at the beach

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Addie Thurik had two singles and a triple while getting the win in the circle with four strikeouts and three walks in Beaver Local’s 9-3 softball win over Morgantown (W.Va.) on Wednesday in Myrtle Beach. Ciara Call continued her solid start to the season with two hits and four RBIs. Brenna Jones had a triple, single and three RBIs. Beaver Local (6-2) will play Knox Central this morning to wrap up its trip. Beaver Local vs. Morgantown (W.Va.) MO: 0-3-0-0-0-0-0—3-7-1 BL: 4-0-0-0-3-2-x—9-11-0 Oak Glen baseball MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Oak Glen’s ...

Potters stumble versus Edison

EAST LIVERPOOL — East Liverpool committed 10 errors in a 12-3 loss to Edison on Tuesday. Dre Brown had a double and two RBIs for the Potters. Carstin Suznevich took the loss with a strikeout and three walks in three innings. East Liverpool (0-3) hosts Buckeye Local today. ED: ...