Ethan Bryan

(Left to right: Ryan R., Ryan C., Tom, Coach Hartley, Me.) I’ve driven by the field taking Kaylea to violin lessons or Sophie to taekwondo, but I’d never seen it in person. The FED is one of the newest baseball fields in Springfield and ...
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Now, this is a story all about how My life got flipped turned upside down And I'd like to take a minute, just sit right there I'll tell you about a game of catch with Chris Jarr(att).  So close. Good try, good effort. "Swing for the ...
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Taiki is the catcher on his team. In Isesaki, Japan. He’s in Springfield to perform at the Japanese Fall Festival, sponsored by the Springfield Sister Cities Association. Taiki has studied Judo since the age of 9 and will demonstrate his ...
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Tropical Storm Gordon was a faithful travel companion all the way to Kansas City. Wind and rain and heavy clouds were interrupted by the rhythmic clicking of the windshield wipers. I stopped at the halfway point to check messages only to ...
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Before I perfected my benchwarming skills at Kickapoo, for the summer between junior high and high school, I practiced my benchwarming skills at Parkview. Occasionally I pitched or played middle infield or corner outfield, but mostly I ...
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