baseball

Apr 2014 5

Baseball And Cracker Jacks

2014 Articles, Food Fun, Margaret Mendel, Sports

by Margaret Mendel

It’s that time of year again. When the smell of spring is in the air I get all excited waiting to hear those first cracks of the major league baseball bats. The weather might still be a bit unpredictable but rain or shine the baseball season starts the first week in April. There are maybe a dozen major league players that I like to watch, and I cheer the demise of a few teams I consider rivals to my hometown boys, but there’s only one yummy treat I think about when it comes to baseball. Cracker Jacks.

Dec 2013 28

Sports Highlights in 2013: Local and National

2013 Articles, Larry Ham, Reedley News, Sports

by Larry Ham

Looking back on the year in sports is always a little difficult. Not because there's not much to talk about, but because it's hard to remember everything that happened, especially events from the beginning of the year.

Jun 2013 25

Summer Baseball Fun With Visalia Rawhide

2013 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Sports

by Lorie Lewis Ham

This Valley is lucky to have more than one great sports team to support and enjoy. This time of year all sports minded people are thinking baseball. If you love baseball, why not support the Visalia Rawhide. To see what they are up to this year we chatted with Josh Jackson, Rawhide Media Relations Manager.

Apr 2013 22

42: Movie Review

2013 Articles, Larry Ham, Movies, Sports

by Larry Ham

42 is the story of Jackie Robinson's first two seasons in the Brooklyn Dodger organization; first with the 1946 Montreal Royals, and then with the 1947 Dodgers, becoming the first African-American to play in the modern major leagues.

Apr 2013 13

Top Five Baseball Movies of All Time

2013 Articles, Larry Ham, Movies, Sports

by Larry Ham

It’s the opening weekend for the new movie 42, based on the life of Jackie Robinson, the first black man to play major league baseball in the modern era. I haven’t seen it yet, and when I do, you’ll see a review here at KRL, but I thought you might enjoy my list of the five best baseball movies ever made.

Mar 2013 30

New Baseball

2013 Articles, Terrific Tales

by Herschel Cozine

I was eleven years old. Living as I did in a small town with houses separated by acres of farmland, I had no birthday party. But my family was there. And cake and ice cream. And presents.

Mar 2013 16

Immanuel Baseball

2013 Articles, Education, Reedley News, Ryne Preheim, Sports

by Ryne Preheim

As Spring comes into view, and the flowers start to bloom, every Immanuel student is aware of the time...Baseball Season. This season’s team comes with some new additions to their roster that are sure to make an impact in the team’s standings this year.

Mar 2013 9

Reedley College Baseball

2013 Articles, Education, Larry Ham, Reedley News, Sports

by Larry Ham

Reedley College Baseball coach Steve Pearse knows what it takes to build a successful college baseball program. He came to Reedley College three years ago from UCLA--one of the most distinguished programs in the nation. He also played baseball at Fresno State, another successful program. Although the Tigers are off to a slow start this season, the signs are already there that Reedley College baseball is on the way back to prominence. Coach Pearse recently took some time to answer a few questions.

Jan 2013 17

Former Major League Pitcher Speaks At Reedley College

2013 Articles, Education, Larry Ham, Reedley News, Sports

by Larry Ham

Former major league pitcher Dennis Springer will be the guest speaker this Saturday night at the Reedley College Baseball kickoff dinner, at six p.m. at the Reedley Community Center. Dennis pitched for Reedley College in the mid eighties before spending eight years in the big leagues, pitching for six teams, including the Angels and the Dodgers. I had a chance to ask Dennis a few questions leading up to Saturday night’s banquet.

Jan 2013 12

Ryan Wood, Immanuel School’s Superintendent Who Goes Way Above & Beyond

2013 Articles, Education, Lorie Lewis Ham, Reedley News

by Lorie Lewis Ham

Because we feel that those who educate our children are among the unsung heroes in our world, we at KRL like to profile local people in education who go above and beyond what they are required to do. This month we are doing our first Immanuel Schools profile on Ryan Wood, who is their Superintendent and High School Principal.