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Concussion Information Provided for Little League Volunteers

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January 27, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Jan. 25, 2012) – Little League Baseball and Softball has always been at the forefront regarding the safety and well-being of children.

Little League International Congratulates Barry Larkin on His Election to the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

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January 18, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., (Jan. 10, 2012) - Barry Larkin, a former National League Most Valuable Player and World Series Champion, has participated in various Little League-related functions over the years. Little League International applauds his recent election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.

Little League’s 2012 Rulebooks Now Available for Purchase

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January 10, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Jan. 10, 2012) - The 2012 Little League rulebooks have arrived and are available for purchase. As in previous years, the retail price for each of the three books (Baseball, Softball and Challenger Division) is $7 each.

Little League Museum Plans Night at the Museum for Girl Scouts

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 22 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLAMSPORT, Pa. (Dec. 13, 2011) – Area Girl Scouts will have the opportunity to earn a fun patch and stay overnight at the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum Jan. 14-15 for its second Night at the Museum. more»

Little League Museum Holiday Hours; Toys for Tots Offer Winding Down

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 22 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Dec. 12, 2011) – The holidays will soon be here and the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum will operate under special hours. Additionally, time is running out for its Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots promotion. more»

2012 Little League Baseball World Series Ticket Lottery Now Active

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 23 weeks ago

Each year, Little League International provides an opportunity for Little League fans to receive tickets to the Little League Baseball World Series Championship game through the Little League Baseball World Series Ticket Lottery. more»

Little League Announces Significant Policy, Rule, and Regulation Changes for 2012

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 25 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Nov. 23, 2011) – Little League International today announced the full list of significant changes that will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2012, to the policies, rules and regulations of the program. more»

Bulletin: Significant Policy, Rule, and Regulation Changes for 2012

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SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Nov. 23, 2011) - Little League International today announced the full list of significant changes that will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2012, to the policies, rules and regulations of the program.

More Options Now Available in Teen Baseball Divisions of Little League

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 26 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Nov. 16, 2011) – Little League International today announced a change to the regulations for 2012 that will allow more options in the teenage divisions of baseball.

Effective Jan. 1, 2012:

The Senior League Baseball Division (previously limited to players league age 14-16) may now include players league age 13-16. more»

More Options Now Available in Teen Baseball Divisions of Little League

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SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Nov. 16, 2011) – Little League International today announced a change to the regulations for 2012 that will allow more options in the teenage divisions of baseball.

Dates and Sites for 2012 Little League World Series Tournaments Announced

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 27 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Nov. 14, 2011) – The dates and sites for the eight Little League World Series tournaments in 2012 were approved Friday by the Little League International Board of Directors, it was announced by Stephen D. Keener, President and Chief Executive Officer of Little League Baseball and Softball. more»

Little League International Board of Directors Approves Promotions for Five Senior Staff Members

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 27 weeks ago
Little League International staff members, From left, Patrick W. Wilson, Daniel Kirby, Elizabeth DiLullo-Brown, Melissa Singer and Dave Houseknecht have each received promotions. Mr. Wilson, the former Vice President of Operations, assumes the title of Senior Vice President of Operations and Program Development; Mrs. Brown, moves from Senior Marketing Executive to Vice President of Marketing and Strategic Partnerships; Dave Houseknecht, the Chief Financial Officer is now the Senior Vice President of Administration and Chief Financial Officer; Melissa Singer assumes the title of Vice President and Treasurer; and Risk Management Director Dan Kirby is now the Vice President of Risk Management. The Little League International Board of Directors acted on these promotions at its Nov. 11, 2011 annual meeting in South Williamsport.

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Nov. 14, 2011) – The Little League International Board of Directors, at its annual meeting recently convened in South Williamsport, Pa., announced that five members of the Little League Baseball and Softball Senior Staff have received promotions. more»

Four New Members of the Little League International Board of Directors Take Their Seats at Annual Meeting

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 27 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Nov. 11, 2011) – The Little League International Board of Directors convened today for its annual meeting in South Williamsport, Pa., with four new members taking their seats on the 25-member board. more»

Little League International Receives Grant from Eureka Resources to Offset Police Overtime at Little League Baseball World Series

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 28 weeks ago
Stephen D. Keener, President and Chief Executive Officer of Little League Baseball and Softball, third from left, receives a donation from Dan Ertel, the Chief Executive Officer of Eureka Resources, LLC. The funds provided by Eureka Resources will be used to help compensate local police agencies for overtime worked during the 2011 Little League Baseball World Series. Also pictured are, Jeff C. Wheeland, far left, Lycoming County Commissioner; Pennsylvania Senator Gene Yaw, second from left; Ben Landon, second from right, South Williamsport Borough Councilman and Chairman of the Borough’s Public Safety Commission; and Vince Matteo, President of the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce.

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Nov. 3, 2011) – Little League International announced today it has received a donation from Eureka Resources, LLC, to help compensate local police agencies for overtime worked during the 2011 Little League Baseball World Series. more»

Little League International Announces Bat Rules Changes for 2012 Season

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SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Nov. 3, 2012) – In an effort to provide timely information on bat rules, Little League International today announced the bat specifications and standards for the 2012 season.

Little League Museum Is Collection Center for Toys for Tots Program

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 28 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Nov. 3, 2011) – Anyone bringing a new, unwrapped toy with a value of at least $10 to the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum in South Williamsport, Pa., can experience the joy of giving as well as receiving this holiday season.

The museum and the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program have joined forces to make the holidays brighter for everyone. more»

Five New Members Begin Terms on Little League International Advisory Board

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 29 weeks ago
Members of the Little League International Advisory Board began their two-day meeting today at Little League International. Members of the Board include, Front row (left to right): Bob Olson, Dave Wetmore, Irwin Altman, Rob Fitch, Brent Shuff. Back row (l to r): Joe Wendler, Leonard Ricchiuti, Frederick Lorentsen, Noel Corrales, Phil Rizzo. Not present were Board members Larry Brown and Travis Ellis.

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Oct. 28, 2011) – Five people with more than 120 years of combined experience in the Little League Baseball and Softball program are set to begin their terms on the Little League International Advisory Board it was announced by Stephen D. Keener, Little League International President and Chief Executive Officer. more»

Little League Museum and Lycoming College Business Class to Host Cub Scout Event

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 30 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Oct. 19, 2011)—Members of the Cub Scouts are invited to join the students of Lycoming College for “Sunday Funday Field Day” from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, at the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum in South Williamsport. more»

Little League International Hosts Training Program for New Volunteer District Administrators

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 31 weeks ago
The 25 new Little League District Administrators who are taking part in an education/training seminar at Little League International take time from their two-day session for a photo. Seated (left to right): Franzisco Lucio Tippmann, Kat Kelly, Kim Betzsold, Jamye Royal, Ginger Barrett, Fred Cantor, Carl Thompson , Bill Bunten, John Miller. Middle row (l to r): Paul Flanagan (Little League International Board of Directors Member and West Virginia DA), John Donaldson , Mike Burton, Stephen Smith, Stevelyn Parris, Joseph Liberatore, Mike Valenti, Devon Corrigan, Edward Reynoso. Back row (l to r): Patrick Wilson (Little League Vice President of Operations), Glenn Landry, Robert Wheeler, Jim McGehrin, Joseph Flintosh, Rod Moore, Gijs Selderijk, Carlton Jones, Juan Rivera.

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Oct. 14, 2011) – An educational program to provide information and training for new District Administrators will be conducted this weekend at Little League International. The two-day training session is being conducted today and Saturday. more»

Little League Museum Hosts Monster Mash Baseball Bash on Oct. 22

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 32 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Oct. 7, 2011) – The Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum will host an evening of child-friendly Halloween activities on Saturday, Oct. 22. The museum, part of the Little League International complex on Route 15 in South Williamsport, will be the site of the seventh annual Monster Mash Baseball Bash from 6 to 8 p.m. more»

Little League Museum Hosts Monster Mash Baseball Bash on Oct. 22

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 32 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Oct. 7, 2011) – The Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum will host an evening of child-friendly Halloween activities on Saturday, Oct. 22. The museum, part of the Little League International complex on Route 15 in South Williamsport, will be the site of the seventh annual Monster Mash Baseball Bash from 6 to 8 p.m. more»

Free Admission Offered Saturday to Little League Museum for Smithsonian Magazine’s Annual Museum Day

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 34 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Sept. 21, 2011) – The Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum will be one of more than 1,000 museums across the country offering free admission Saturday (Sept. 24) in conjunction with the Smithsonian magazine’s seventh annual Museum Day.  The Little League Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. more»

Hopkins (Minn.) Area Little League is 2011 ASAP Winner

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 36 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Sept. 7, 2011) – One of the major considerations in every decision made by Little League Baseball and Softball is the safety of the players, coaches and volunteers in the program.  In 1995, ASAP (A Safety Awareness Program) was established to encourage local leagues to formulate a safety program that could be used as their guideline. more»

TODAY’S LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP DELAYED

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 38 weeks ago

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 28, 2011) – Today's Little League Baseball World Series Championship Game, scheduled for a noon start, will not begin until later in the afternoon, it was announced by Little League International.
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U.S. Claims the Little League World Series Championship

By Allie Weinberger, Little League Baseball and Softball
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1 year 38 weeks ago
U.S. West celebrates their World Series Championship win at the 65th annual Little League Baseball World Series. (Photo by Michael Blackwell)

There has been an earthquake and a tropical storm. Rain delays, first-time teams, hometown favorites, new attendance records. more»

Little League Baseball World Series Championship Game Moved Up to Noon on Sunday

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 38 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 26, 2011) – Because of the pending arrival of Hurricane Irene on the Northeastern coast of the U.S., Sunday’s Little League Baseball World Series Championship Game has been moved from 3 p.m. to noon.

The Consolation Game, originally scheduled for 11 a.m. on Sunday, has been cancelled and will not be played. more»

Little League Awards Breakfast Honors Recipients

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 38 weeks ago
Little League International held its Awards Breakfast, annually a part of the Little League Baseball World Series, this morning at the Genetti Hotel in Williamsport, Pa., honoring its 2011 recipients. Pictured (left to right) is: Dr. Davie Jane Gilmour, Chairman-Elect of the Little League International Board of Directors; Karen Smith, Little League Mom of the Year; Thomas Taycher, Little League’s Challenger Award winner; Colton Bullard, the winner of the Good Sport Award; Fred Lewers, Little League’s Volunteer of the Year recipient; Kerry Cobb, the recipient of the Howard and Gail Paster Little League Urban Initiative Volunteer of the Year award; and, Stephen D. Keener, President and Chief Executive Officer of Little League Baseball and Softball.

Little League International held its Awards Breakfast, annually a part of the Little League Baseball World Series, yesterday morning at the Genetti Hotel in Williamsport, Pa., honoring its 2011 recipients.  Pictured (left to right) is: Dr. more»

Keystone Little League Baseball Team Falls 2-0 to the West

By Allie Weinberger, Little League Baseball and Softball
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1 year 38 weeks ago
Photographer Michael Blackwell captured this shot of Keystone Little League, Clinton County, PA, against Huntington Beach, CA, at the 65th annual Little League Baseball World Series.

It was a dream run from a dream team of locals with a lot of talent and even more heart, but it wasn’t to be in 2011, as the Mid-Atlantic champs from nearby Keystone Little League raised their caps to a resounding cheer after falling to the West All-Stars, 2-0, in Thursday night’s elimination contest at Howard J. Lamade Stadium. more»

New Ticket Policy Enacted for Thursday Night's Game at LLB World Series

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 38 weeks ago

A new ticket policy is in place for the Thursday  8 p.m. game involving the Mid-Atlantic team in the Little League Baseball World Series. more»

Fowler Twins, Dave and Don Fowler, Named Recipients of the 2011 W. Howard Hartman Friendship Award

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 39 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 22, 2011) – Dave and Don Fowler have been volunteering as members of the grounds crew for the Little League Baseball World Series since 1996.  For their numerous hours spent manicuring the fields for the World Series, they have been selected as the recipients of the 2011 W. Howard Hartman Little League Friendship Award. more»

Two Game Times Switched at Little League Baseball World Series Games on Monday, Aug. 22

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 39 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 21, 2011) – Two of the game times scheduled for Monday, Aug. 22, at the Little League Baseball World Series have been switched.  

Based on recommendations from local law enforcement, to help with crowds, traffic control and security on the Little League Baseball World Series Complex, the following changes have been made:   more»

Plaque Will Honor Little League Baseball World Series Uncles

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 39 weeks ago
Stephen D. Keener, President and Chief Executive Officer of Little League Baseball and Softball, is joined by Mrs. Ann Plankenhorn, the wife of Fred Plankenhorn. Mr. Plankenhorn served as an uncle for the Little League Baseball World Series for 44 years before passing away last year. Through a generous gift from Mrs. Plankenhorn, a plaque recognizing World Series “uncles” with 15 or more years of service was created to recognize the efforts of those Little League volunteers. The plaque will be located outside the office used by the ‘uncles” during the World Series, which is located in the recreation room on the upper floor of the Dining Hall in the Creighton J. Hale International Grove.

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 19, 2011) – Team hosts, or “uncles,” have been an integral part of the success of the Little League Baseball World Series since the early 50s. more»

My Wish for the World’s Children

By Tonya Anderson
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1 year 39 weeks ago

I wish that all the world’s children would be treated the way Little League Baseball players are treated at the World Series. Once they arrive at Little League Headquarters, they are given brand new uniforms, shoes and equipment. They live in a beautiful housing complex equipped with a swimming pool and video games. The cafeteria supplies plentiful meals three times a day, with evening snacks. more»

Grand Slam Parade Videos

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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1 year 39 weeks ago
The Keystone Little League aboard a float during the Grand Slam parade (Patrick McCarty)

The Grand Slam parade in Williamsprot, kicking off the 65th annual Little League Baseball World Series (by Patrick McCarty)

Keystone LL Arrives in Williamsport

By NorthcentralPA.com
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1 year 39 weeks ago
Keystone LL arrives at the Little League Baseball headquarters.

Keystone Little League from Clinton County, Pa., earned the final spot in the 2011 Little League Baseball World Series today with a 5-2 victory over Paramus (N.J.) Little League in the championship game of the Mid-Atlantic Region Tournament. more»

Why I Love the Little League World Series

By Tonya Anderson
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1 year 39 weeks ago
State Representative Richard Mirabito, his wife, Sara, and their son, Rocco, walk in the 2010 Grand Slam Parade.

I woke up at 4:45 a.m.on this gorgeous, brisk, clear Pennsylvania morning and I could feel the excitement of the day.  It is one of those summer days that you know are just going to be beautiful and perfect. Today is the official first day of the Little League World Series. more»

Best Way to See the Little League Baseball World Series – and How to Get There

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 40 weeks ago
The Little League World Series field in South Williamsport

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 16, 2011) – Large crowds at the Little League Baseball World Series are normal. But with a local team in the Series for the first time in more than four decades, even larger crowds are expected this year. more»

2011 Little League World Series Schedule

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 48 weeks ago
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With just two months remaining, the countdown to the 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.
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Families of Little Leaguers Michael Cammarata, Christina Taylor-Green to Throw Ceremonial First Pitches

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 40 weeks ago

10-Year Anniversary of Sept. 11 to Be Recognized At 65th Little League Baseball World Series more»

ESPN gods have arrived

By Tonya Anderson
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1 year 40 weeks ago
A local waitress takes a lunch order and reports that tips from out-of-towners are "pretty good."

Yesterday, I was sitting in Starbucks, drinking my tall Kenya with room for cream, reading the Williamsport Sun-Gazette.  Bridgette had made it for me before I had asked for it.   more»

Schedule Change for Friday, Aug. 19 at Little League Baseball World Series

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 40 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 16, 2011) – Because of unique admission policies at the Little League Baseball World Series, and security considerations, the playing times and venues for two Little League Baseball World Series Games will be switched on Friday. more»

Challenger Exhibition Game at Little League Baseball World Series to be Televised Live by WVIA

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 40 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 15, 2011) – More than a half-century ago, games played at the Little League Baseball World Series were first televised.

Since 2001, an exhibition game has been played by teams that are a part of Little League’s Challenger Division.  This year, for the first time, that game will become a part of the television coverage of the World Series. more»

Keystone Little League Earns Berth in Little League Baseball World Series as Mid-Atlantic Region Champion

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 40 weeks ago
Keystone Little League (Facebook)

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LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL MID-ATLANTIC REGION CHAMPIONSHIP GAME TO BE COMPLETED

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 40 weeks ago

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 14, 2011) – The Championship Game of the 2011 Little League Baseball Mid-Atlantic Region Tournament at the A. Bartlett Giamatti Leadership Training Center in Bristol, Conn. has been suspended by rain. more»

Harney Little League Earns Berth in Little League Baseball World Series

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 40 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 13, 2011) – Harney Little League from Rapid City, S.D., earned a berth in the 2011 Little League Baseball World Series today after winning the Midwest Region Tournament held at the Reuben F. Glick Little League Center in Indianapolis, Ind. more»

Ocean View Little League Earns Berth in Little League Baseball World Series by Capturing West Region Tournament Title

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 40 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. more»

Billings (Mont.) Big Sky Little League First Montana Team to Earn Berth in Little League Baseball World Series

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 40 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. more»

Langley (B.C.) Little League Captures Canada Region Tournament and Little League Baseball World Series Berth

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 40 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 13, 2011) – Langley Little League from Langley, British Columbia, earned a spot in the 2011 Little League Baseball World Series by capturing the Canada Region Tournament Championship today with an 11-0 victory over Valleyfield (Quebec) Little League.  The six-team, eight-day tournament was played in North Vancouver, British Columbia. more»

Start Time for Little League Baseball Mid-Atlantic Region Championship Game Moved to Sunday, 11 a.m., Eastern U.S. Time

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 40 weeks ago

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 13, 2011) – The Championship Game of the 2011 Little League Baseball Mid-Atlantic Region Tournament to be played Sunday, Aug, 14, at the A. Bartlett Giamatti Leadership Training Center in Bristol, Conn., has been moved to 11 a.m.  The game will air live on ESPN2 at the re-scheduled time. more»

Cumberland (R.I.) American Little League Captures New England Region Tournament and Little League Baseball World Series Berth

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 40 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 13, 2011) – The bats for Cumberland (R.I.) Little League came alive just in time and that is the reason they are moving on to the 2011 Little League Baseball World Series after capturing the championship of the New England Region Tournament today.  The Rhode Island State Champions defeated Andover (Mass.) National Little League, 13-7, for the title at the A. more»

North Oldham Little League Captures Great Lakes Region Tournament and Little League Baseball World Series Berth

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 40 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 13, 2011) – North Oldham Little League from La Grange, Ky., behind a pitching masterpiece by Griffin McLarty, earned a berth in the 2011 Little League Baseball World Series today with a 3-0 victory over West Side Little League from Hamilton, Ohio, in the championship game of the Great Lakes Region Tournament. more»

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