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Jarod Morrison, a 13-year-old pitcher, winces during a post-game news conference while icing a sore shoulder.
Jarod Morrison, a 13-year-old pitcher, winces during a post-game news conference while icing a sore shoulder.

Kids' game goes pro

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Ohio State vs. Marshall

Calling the shots
Tressel's history of keeping the offense simple in the opener might not fly against an unfamiliar Marshall team

Ohio State coach Jim Tressel normally serves something bland for his opening course, but tonight, he might have to throw in a touch of spice.

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Sotire Kididis plays the accordion for a Greek Festival rehearsal of the Hellenic Singers.
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Sotire Kididis plays the accordion for a Greek Festival rehearsal of the Hellenic Singers.

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Hellenic Singers voice pride in heritage

The Hellenic Singers will mark their 20th anniversary with appearances this weekend at the Greek Festival, presenting religious songs in the cathedral and folk tunes in the courtyard and hallways of their church.

The folk music is usually accompanied by traditional dancing, with members stepping from side to side or in a circle.

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Buckeye game by the numbers
Beyond the field action, facts and figures combine to form an impressive picture

The score matters, of course, but it isn't the only interesting number stemming from a Buckeye football game in Ohio Stadium.

As Ohio State University prepares for the season opener tonight at home against the Thundering Herd from Marshall University, we offer a collection of numbers you won't find in game recaps.

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