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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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Those We Love Are Alive in Memory
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A Tail That Inspired Thousands
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Don’t Let Inattentive Drivers Fool You
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Avoid Costly April Fools’ Day Jokes Like This One
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Sheet Pan Chicken Dinner
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Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Did you know? • The first pro games of America’s national pastime were played during the Civil War “in the wake of a young nation’s darkest days,” according to the Baseball Hall of Fame. • Play continued even during WWI and WWII, even as many players served their country abroad. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt issued the “Green Light Letter” during WWII, encouraging play to continue as a “morale booster during difficult times.” (We know just what a morale booster a game can be now!) • As fighting settled down abroad, the civil rights movement began at home and Jackie Robinson and other pro players became symbols of integration during the tumultuous struggle for equality in the 1960s. As opening day approaches, we’re looking forward to getting back at bat and in the stands to enjoy a beloved local tradition. If you’re looking to enroll your child in an area baseball or T-ball program, visit Fun4STLKids.com . You can search by grade, area, and type of program (e.g., recreational, tournament). Complete information about ticketing and attendance policies for the Cardinals hasn’t yet been released, but you can view the full 2021 schedule at Cardinals.com/schedule . We hope this season will be a home run!
The love for baseball in St. Louis is undeniable. Even The Wall Street Journal, not exactly known for its sports coverage, ran an article a few years ago called “Why St. Louis Is the Ultimate Baseball Town.” In it, St. Louis is dubbed as “baseball-crazed” and home to “the most dedicated and supportive fans in the game.” That pretty much sums it up. But last year’s pandemic restrictions threw a curveball into the local and major leagues, which was especially hard on area baseball fans. Taking a look back at baseball history, 2020 will no doubt be remembered as the year spring training was canceled and opening day was delayed, then postponed indefinitely, ultimately shortening the season for all teams. Last year’s shortened season is extremely atypical, as pro games have continued even through wars abroad and upheaval at home. Here’s a little history: Take Me Out to the Ballgame St. Louis’ Beloved Sport Returns
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