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Dispelling the stories and myths about minor-league baseball park Ewing Field.

Paul Simonetti tells Jack Hirsch all about the day he boxed in the same ring as Frazier and Ali PAUL SIMONETTI answers the phone with a degree of suspicion. In this day of robocalls that attitude is to be expected. But his demeanor quickly changes when he realises why he is being contacted. The flood of wonderful memories start to come back to Simonetti, now 71, as he gushes over the details of the most exciting night of his life. Simonetti [ pictured above centre] was a small heavyweight from ...

The Salem-Keizer Volcanoes have found a new beginning in an independent league. Author: Joe Raineri (KGW) Updated: 6:41 PM PST January 26, 2021 The Salem-Keizer Volcanoes baseball team was looking for a new beginning when baseball starts later this spring. While they’ll no longer be affiliated with the San Francisco Giants or the Northwest Minor League, they’ll be coming back in a brand new league. The team just announced they are joining a newly formed leagu...

Your guide to plant-based dining in Madison Boost your meals with more vegetables through a plant-based diet. January 21, 2021 8:55 AM Maija Inveiss Updated: A spread of plant-based dishes from Maharani Indian Restaurant Alongside vegetarian and vegan diets is a concept called “plant-based” eating. Lexie Palmer, aka @thehealthyavo on Instagram, says eating plant-based means incorporating lots of veggies and grains into her diet while avoiding packaged foods. Palmer...

Flower power: 10 of the best plant-themed boxers 2. GEORGES ‘THE ORCHID MAN’ CARPENTIER A former world light-heavyweight champion, the supremely gifted Carpentier famously challenged Jack Dempsey for the world heavyweight championship in what was boxing’s first-ever million-dollar gate. 3. TIGER FLOWERS The first African-American to win the world middleweight crown, Flowers took the title from Harry Greb, before successfully defending against the same man. He lost the belt to Mickey Walke...

Dec 30, 2020 Keizer Volcanoes are sponsoring New Years Eve fireworks. “The community needs something to enjoy and rally around and we are happy to be able to provide that,” said Volcanoes’ CEO Mickey Walker. “It’s time to put 2020 behind us and look forward to 2021! We want to provide something Fun and safe for families to do and everyone loves fireworks!” The Stadium’s first-ever New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show is set for Thursday, Dec. 31. Stadium gates will open at 7:30 p.m., s...

Dec 30, 2020 Keizer Volcanoes are sponsoring New Years Eve fireworks. “The community needs something to enjoy and rally around and we are happy to be able to provide that,” said Volcanoes’ CEO Mickey Walker. “It’s time to put 2020 behind us and look forward to 2021! We want to provide something Fun and safe for families to do and everyone loves fireworks!” The Stadium’s first-ever New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show is set for Thursday, Dec. 31. Stadium gates will open at 7:30 p.m., s...

Dec 30, 2020 Keizer Volcanoes are sponsoring New Years Eve fireworks. “The community needs something to enjoy and rally around and we are happy to be able to provide that,” said Volcanoes’ CEO Mickey Walker. “It’s time to put 2020 behind us and look forward to 2021! We want to provide something Fun and safe for families to do and everyone loves fireworks!” The Stadium’s first-ever New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show is set for Thursday, Dec. 31. Stadium gates will open at 7:30 p.m., s...

Dec 30, 2020 Keizer Volcanoes are sponsoring New Years Eve fireworks. “The community needs something to enjoy and rally around and we are happy to be able to provide that,” said Volcanoes’ CEO Mickey Walker. “It’s time to put 2020 behind us and look forward to 2021! We want to provide something Fun and safe for families to do and everyone loves fireworks!” The Stadium’s first-ever New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show is set for Thursday, Dec. 31. Stadium gates will open at 7:30 p.m., s...

School’s out, the snow has started to fly and the roster of Christmas baking shows on Netflix is bursting with sprinkles and peppermint. Haul out those baking tins and parchment paper! It’s time to get some cakes in the oven. For inspiration this holiday, Cap Times turned to a handful of inventive local bakers who document their work on Instagram. We asked each of them for two things. Libby Beske of @beskebakes makes festive holiday cookies like these cute Christmas gnomes, showcasing...