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First Berth in 2012 LLBWS Goes to Asia-Pacific's, Kuei-Shan Little League

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July 11, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 8, 2012) – The Kuei-Shan Little League from Taoyuan County, Chinese Taipei, earned the first berth in the 2012 Little League Baseball World Series today by winning the Asia-Pacific Region Tournament. The Asia-Pacific Champions defeated Hong Kong (China) Little League, 12-2, in the championship game.

See Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the Gang in “Peanuts at Bat” at the James V. Brown Library; and the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum

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July 5, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 5, 2012) – The James V. Brown Library and the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum are teaming up to offer an exhibition about one of the most lackluster baseball teams known to the sport and managed by Charlie Brown.

Obtain Passport at Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum and Visit Local History

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July 5, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 5, 2012) – The Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum has joined with seven other museums to participate in a new passport program this month that will provide holders with one total admission fee to each of the museums.

Obtain Passport at Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum and Visit Local History

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45 weeks 3 days ago

The Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum has joined with seven other museums to participate in a new passport program this month that will provide holders with one total admission fee to each of the museums. more»

“Peanuts at Bat” at Library, Little League Museum

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45 weeks 3 days ago

he James V. Brown Library and the Peter J.

McGovern Little League Museum are teaming up to offer an exhibition about one of the most
lackluster baseball teams known to the sport and managed by Charlie Brown. more»

Judy Watts Selected as 2012 Little League Mom of the Year

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45 weeks 3 days ago

The bond between a mother and her children can be something that is impossible to break. After a recent, possible life-changing situation in the lives of Judy and Cameron Watts, that bond has become even stronger. more»

Texas Native, Greg Hodges, Named Little League Volunteer of the Year

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45 weeks 3 days ago

Except for a few years of his life when he was attending college, Greg Hodges has been associated with Little League Baseball and Softball. more»

Judy Watts Selected as 2012 Little League Mom of the Year

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July 3, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 3, 2012) – The bond between a mother and her children can be something that is impossible to break. After a recent, possible life-changing situation in the lives of Judy and Cameron Watts, that bond has become even stronger.

Pennsylvania Little Leaguer Earns Stirrat Scholarship

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July 2, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 2, 2012) – Jason Ardan, an 11-year-old Little Leaguer from Scranton, Pa., has been named the recipient of the Robert H. Stirrat Little League Baseball Camp Scholarship. As the recipient of the scholarship, Ardan earns round-trip transportation and free tuition to the Little League Summer Baseball Camp held in South Williamsport, Pa.

Texas Native, Greg Hodges, Named Little League Volunteer of the Year

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July 2, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 2, 2012) – Except for a few years of his life when he was attending college, Greg Hodges has been associated with Little League Baseball and Softball. From his initial experience as a player in the West Columbia (Texas) Little League to his current work in many different capacities in the Needville (Texas) Little League, Mr.
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Pennsylvania Little Leaguer Earns Stirrat Scholarship

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45 weeks 4 days ago
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Jason Ardan, an 11-year-old Little Leaguer from Scranton, Pa., has been named the recipient of the Robert H. Stirrat Little League Baseball Camp Scholarship. As the recipient of the scholarship, Ardan earns round-trip transportation and free tuition to the Little League Summer Baseball Camp held in South Williamsport, Pa. more»

Help Decide Who Will Win The HHonors Outstanding Coach Contest

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July 11, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 11, 2012 ) - As a proud sponsor of Little League® Baseball and Softball and to celebrate the achievements of Little League coaches across the U.S., Hilton HHonors launched the HHonors Outstanding Coach Contest.

Four Little Leaguers Earn Urban Initiative Baseball Camp Scholarship

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June 27, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 27, 2012) – Four Little Leaguers have been selected as the 2012 recipients of the Urban Initiative Baseball Camp Scholarship. As a recipient of the scholarship, each will receive round trip transportation and free tuition to the Little League Baseball Camp in South Williamsport, Pa.

Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum Expands Hours for Summer

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June 27, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 26, 2012) – The Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum will be expanding its hours of operation this week for the months of July and August.

Little League Museum Expands Hours for Summer; Opens New Exhibit

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46 weeks 2 days ago

The Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum will be expanding its hours of operation this week for the months of July and August. more»

Little League International Mourns the Passing of Former New York District 24 Administrator Ralph Perricone

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June 23, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 22, 2012) - Little League International mourns the passing of former New York District 24 Administrator Ralph Perricone. He was 86.

Little League International Mourns the Passing of Little League Baseball World Series ‘Uncle’ Paul Fullmer

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June 23, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 22, 2012) - Little League International mourns the passing Little League Baseball World Series “Uncle” Paul Fullmer. He was 87.

Batter Up! Chiquita Joins With Little League For a FanFun Filled Summer

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June 25, 2012
CINCINNATI, OH (June 7, 2012) – To kick-off a multi-year partnership, Chiquita Brands (NYSE: CQB) and Little League Baseball, Inc. are bringing Chiquita FanFun to consumers this summer.
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Team Hosts for Little League Baseball World Series

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47 weeks 4 days ago

One of the key components in the Little League experience enjoyed by the 16 teams who earn their way to the Little League Baseball World Series is the role played by the team hosts or “uncles” and “aunts.” more»

66th Little League Baseball World Series Schedule Announced

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47 weeks 4 days ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 14, 2012) – With just two months remaining, the countdown to one of the summer’s most popular sporting events, the Little League Baseball World Series, began today with the announcement of the pairings and schedule by Stephen D. Keener, President and Chief Executive Officer of Little League Baseball and Softball. more»

Chicago Hosts Final Little League Urban Initiative Baseball Jamboree

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June 15, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 15, 2012) – Since the Little League Urban Initiative Jamboree concept transitioned from one national tournament to numerous state/regional tournaments in 2010, the initiative for boys and girls in urban neighborhoods has prospered. This year is no different with the addition of one jamboree and new venues.

Brian Pickering Named Little League Western Region Assistant Director

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June 15, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 15, 2012) – Brian Pickering has been named Assistant Director in Little League’s Western Region, it was announced by Stephen D. Keener, President and Chief Executive Officer of Little League Baseball and Softball. The Western Region office, the Little League Western Region Headquarters Complex, is located in San Bernardino, Calif.

66th Little League Baseball World Series Schedule Announced

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June 15, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 14, 2012) – With just two months remaining, the countdown to one of the summer’s most popular sporting events, the Little League Baseball World Series, began today with the announcement of the pairings and schedule by Stephen D. Keener, President and Chief Executive Officer of Little League Baseball and Softball, at the annual luncheon.

Team Hosts a Key Component in LLB World Series Experience

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July 23, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 14, 2012) – One of the key components in the Little League experience enjoyed by the 16 teams who earn their way to the Little League Baseball World Series is the role played by the team hosts or “uncles” and “aunts.”

Olympian Crystl Bustos Delivers More Than Hitting Tips at Urban Initiative Clinics

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June 12, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 12, 2012) - The Little League Urban Initiative recently held hitting clinics in Tampa, Fla., and Houston, Texas, in which Olympic softball player Crystl Bustos served as the instructor.
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Scott Spillman Named to Position with Little League Baseball and Softball

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June 8, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 7, 2012) – Scott Spillman has been named Little League’s Sponsorship and Marketing Coordinator, it was announced by Stephen D. Keener, President and Chief Executive Officer of Little League Baseball and Softball. Mr. Spillman will be a member of the Marketing Department at Little League International in South Williamsport, Pa.

Scott Spillman Named to Position with Little League Baseball and Softball

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49 weeks 21 hours ago

Scott Spillman has been named Little League’s Sponsorship and Marketing Coordinator, it was announced by Stephen D. Keener, President and Chief Executive Officer of Little League Baseball and Softball. Mr. Spillman will be a member of the Marketing Department at Little League International in South Williamsport, Pa. more»

Trevor Smith Adds a Game-Winning Grand Slam to His Inspirational Story

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June 6, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 6, 2012) - In Greer S.C., Northwood Little Leaguer Trevor Smith came to bat in the bottom of the sixth inning with two outs, the bases loaded and his team, the Brewers, trailing the undefeated Giants, 1-0. Trevor, 12, hit a game-winning grand slam, which is certainly memorable for any child.
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Two Shortstops, Both Little League Alumni, Taken in First 12 Picks of Major League Draft

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June 7, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 5, 2012) - Two young shortstops, Carlos Correa and Gavin Cecchini, that played Little League Baseball were picked in the first round of the Major League Draft, including the first overall pick.

Oregon Hosts Little League Urban Initiative Softball Jamboree

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May 31, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 30, 2012) – Since the Little League Urban Initiative Jamboree concept transitioned from one national tournament to numerous state/regional tournaments in 2010, the initiative for boys and girls in urban neighborhoods has prospered. This year is no different with the addition of one jamboree and new venues.

Baseball Factory’s Little League Experience Draws Throng of Players

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June 6, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT , Pa. (May 30, 2012) - The Little League Experience, hosted by Little League International and powered by Baseball Factory, welcomed 66 players over the Memorial Day weekend.

Washington Little League Uses FanFest Concept to Build Community

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May 23, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 23, 2012) - One of the marketing ideas used by many of the large sporting events the last few years to help draw fans to the event is the FanFest concept. Most of the events involve interactive games the fans can take part in, many times geared toward children.

Minor League Baseball’s Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees Unveil Local Field Rehabilitation Program

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May 23, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 23, 2012) - Michael Felter Field, home of Moosic Little League, near Scranton, Pa., will be the first benefactor of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees’ new Little League rehabilitation program.

Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum Offers Free Admission to Active Duty Military and their Families

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May 22, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, PA (May 22, 2012) – The Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum is among more than 1,500 museums participating in the Blue Star Museum program for 2012. The program begins May 28 and runs through Labor Day.

Georgia Hosts Little League Urban Initiative Baseball Jamboree

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May 22, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 22, 2012) – Since the Little League Urban Initiative Jamboree concept transitioned from one national tournament to numerous state/regional tournaments in 2010, the initiative for boys and girls in urban neighborhoods has prospered. This year is no different with the addition of one jamboree and new venues.

Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum Open House Recognizes National Little League Week

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May 21, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 18, 2012) – Little League International and the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum will open its doors to the public for free tours and other events on Saturday, June 16, in recognition of National Little League Week.

Little League Honors Top County Seniors With Stotz Scholarship

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May 16, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 16, 2012) – Each spring Little League Baseball and Softball rewards high school scholars in the area with the Carl E. Stotz Little League Baseball Scholarship. The 10 recipients exemplify the same ideals as the founder of the world’s largest organized youth sports program: good citizenship, hard work, character, courage and loyalty.

Little League International Mourns the Passing of Michael Thompson, Longtime Supporter of Little League in Tullahoma, Tenn.

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May 16, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 16, 2012) - Little League International mourns the recent passing of Michael Thompson, a longtime coach and supporter of the Little League in Tullahoma, Tenn. He was 45.

Northern California Hosts Little League Urban Initiative Softball Jamboree

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May 15, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 15, 2012) - The Little League Urban Initiative Northern California Jamboree, will be hosted by Stockton Eastern Little League. It will feature teams from seven leagues and more than 100 players (the participating leagues are listed at the end of the release). Games will be played at Eastside Community Park in Stockton, the home of Stockton Eastern Little League.

Houston Hosts Little League Urban Initiative Baseball Jamboree

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May 15, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 14, 2012) – Since the Little League Urban Initiative Jamboree concept transitioned from one national tournament to numerous state/regional tournaments in 2010, the initiative for boys and girls in urban neighborhoods has prospered. This year is no different with the addition of one jamboree and new venues.

Little League Experience Offers Children Unique Baseball Training Opportunity

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The Little League Experience, hosted by Little League International and powered by Baseball Factory, will be held over the Memorial Day weekend, May 26-28, for the third consecutive year in South Williamsport, Pa. more»

Little League International Mourns the Passing of Long-time Little League Volunteer Michael Thompson

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May 11, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 11, 2012) - Little League International mourns the passing of Tullahoma (Okla.) American Little League volunteer Michael Thompson. He was 45.

Fitness: How Much Training Is Too Much for Young Athletes?

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May 24, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 11, 2012) - Jill Barker, a columnist for the Montreal Gazette, authored an interesting story about training for youth athletes that references the pitch count used by Little League Baseball.

Little League Experience Offers Children Unique Baseball Training Opportunity

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May 10, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 10, 2012) - The Little League Experience, hosted by Little League International and powered by Baseball Factory, will be held over the Memorial Day weekend, May 26-28, for the third consecutive year in South Williamsport, Pa.

Florida’s Challenger Jamboree Expands Participation by 100 Players in Its Third Year

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May 9, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 9, 2012) – Clearwater, (Fla.) Little League was the host for the third annual Florida Challenger Jamboree.

Little League’s Green Acres Recovering from 2011 Flood

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May 9, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 9, 2012) – Little League’s Green Acres facility in Hillsgrove, Pa., has operated Summer Baseball Camp for decades, but there will be no campers enjoying Sullivan County’s rolling hills this year, as a result of the flood that devastated the camp last fall.

Spring Meeting of Little League International Board of Directors Results in New Directors, New Division of Play

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May 8, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 8, 2012) – As a result of voting conducted online by volunteer District Administrators around the world, the Little League International Board of Directors on Saturday approved a measure to create a new division of Little League Baseball. The vote took place at the annual Spring Meeting, held at the Little League Western Region Headquarters in San Bernardino, Calif.

Joplin South Little League Continues Rebuilding Effort

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May 8, 2012
Joplin, Mo. - (May 8, 2012) - Sunny Jim Park, the home of Joplin (Mo.) South Little League, was completely destroyed by an EF5 tornado less than one year ago. Recently, another step was taken by the league to get back on its feet.
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Florida Hosts Little League Urban Initiative Baseball and Softball Jamborees

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May 1, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (April 30, 2012) – Since the Little League Urban Initiative Jamboree concept transitioned from one national tournament to numerous state/regional tournaments in 2010, the initiative for boys and girls in urban neighborhoods has prospered. This year is no different with the addition of one jamboree and new venues.

Tobyhanna Little League awarded more than $95,000 by the Baseball Tomorrow Fund for the installation of Musco Sports Lighting Equipment

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April 30, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - (April 27, 2011) - The Baseball Tomorrow Fund (BTF) awarded a grant in the amount of $95,686 to the Tobyhanna (PA) Little League for the installation of Musco Sports Lighting on fields at its home facility, Coolbaugh Township Municipal Park.
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