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A day at the ballpark (6-2-2019)

Posted by olabner on June 3, 2019June 3, 2019 in Fan, Minors, Springfield Cardinals

I got to the ballpark half an hour early to watch puppies and their parents parade around the stadium. The people smiled and the dogs sniffed my camera lens and waited for scratches. A Naturals hitter cracked a ball far…

The Hero’s Journey: A Child Wins Staring Contest, Receives a Baseball

Posted by olabner on April 24, 2019April 24, 2019 in Minors, Springfield Cardinals

According to the Baby Birds’ Twitter, “a couple of thousand kids” showed at the game today. They were grouped by their elementary schools. Judging by their “pitch” when they yelled they were about 10 or 11 years old. Luckily, the…

My first foul ball: Jerry Lumpe and Justin Paulsen

Posted by olabner on April 11, 2017May 30, 2017 in College, Grief, Missouri State

I hopped down the steps toward the Missouri State dugout in the fourth inning. Earlier that night I’d waited in line with sorority girls and golf players so we could offer two dollars and a glimpse of our photo ID in…

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