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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»

Lafayette (La.) Little League Earns First U.S. Berth in Little League Baseball World Series Capturing Southwestern Region Tournament

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

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 11, 2011) – Lafayette (La.) Little League completed an improbable comeback to earn the first U.S. berth in the 2011 Little League Baseball World Series with an 8-7 victory over Pearland Maroon Little League from Pearland, Texas, this evening.  The championship game completed the eight-team, seven-day Southwestern Region Tournament held at the George W. more»

Renovation of Little League Western Region Headquarters Complex Completed With Re-Dedication Ceremony

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

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (Aug. more»

Little League Museum Hosting Several Events During World Series

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 41 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 9, 2011) – The Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum will be hosting several events during the upcoming Little League Baseball World Series, including several showings of the movie, The Perfect Game.  The 65th Little League Baseball World Series will be played Aug. 18-28. more»

World Series Pin to Benefit Little League Relay for Life Team

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 41 weeks ago

A pin specially-designed for the Little League Baseball World Series later this month will benefit the Relay for Life Team at the Little League International offices in South Williamsport, Pa. more»

World Series Pin to Benefit Little League Relay for Life Team

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 41 weeks ago

A pin specially-designed for the Little League Baseball World Series later this month will benefit the Relay for Life Team at the Little League International offices in South Williamsport, Pa. more»

Karen Smith Selected as 2011 Little League Mom of the Year

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 41 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 4, 2011) – Karen Smith is just one of several million moms around the world, but she may be the epitome of the Little League mom. more»

Parents of Philadelphia Phillies Outfielder Shane Victorino Chosen as 2011 Little League Parents of the Year

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 42 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 4, 2011) – Dedication to family and community were the cornerstones of Shane Victorino’s childhood, and the Philadelphia Phillies outfielder has his parents, Mike and Joycelyn, to thank for that, which is why Little League International will honor them this August as the 2011 recipients of the George and Barbara Bush Little League Parents of the Year Award. more»

Youth Baseball Pitching Study Shows Overuse is Primary Cause of Arm Injuries

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 42 weeks ago
Anthony Branda, 12, of Dom's Bakery Hoboken Little League. (nj.com, Google images)

No Proof Curve Balls are More Dangerous than Other Pitches   more»

Arabian-American Little League of Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, to Receive Berth in Little League Baseball World Series

By Cindy Knier
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1 year 42 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 2, 2011) -- Arabian-American Little League of Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, will receive a berth in the 65th Little League Baseball World Series, it was announced today by Stephen D. Keener, President and Chief Executive Officer of Little League Baseball and Softball.

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Little League Baseball World Series Earns National Safety Award

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 42 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 1, 2011) – The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) will honor the Little League Baseball World Series and 11 other venues or events with their first Facility Achievement Awards.  The awards will be presented at the National Sports Safety and Security Conference and Exhibition in New Orleans on Aug. 4. more»

Segura Social Little League Earns Berth in Little League Baseball World Series Capturing Mexico Region Tournament

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 42 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. more»

Visa Applications Denied for Little League Team from Uganda

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 42 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 29, 2011) – Little League International has been advised today by the U.S. State Department that the Little League team from Kampala, Uganda that won the Middle East and Africa Region (MEA) Tournament, earning a berth in the 65th Little League Baseball World Series, will not receive visas to enter the U.S.   more»

Re-Dedication of Little League Western Region Headquarters Complex Set for Aug. 11

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 43 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 28, 2011) – A re-dedication ceremony will be the culmination of two years of renovation and construction at Little League Baseball and Softball’s Western Region Headquarters Complex in San Bernardino, Calif.  The ceremony will take place Aug. 11 at 5 p.m. more»

Kerry Cobb Selected as 2011 Howard and Gail Paster Little League Urban Initiative Volunteer of the Year

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 43 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 28, 2011) – Kerry Cobb knew he faced an uphill battle when he saw a need for a youth baseball program in Memphis, Tenn.  After four years of the same struggles any fledgling organization faces in trying to establish themselves, the Memphis Little League is flourishing under Mr. Cobb and his group of volunteers. more»

Little League Baseball and Softball Will Utilize Pointstreak Sports Technologies for Scoring Technology

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 43 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 22, 2011) – Pointstreak Sports Technologies and Little League International are pleased to announce they have reached a service agreement which will have Pointstreak provide real-time scoring, official statistics and administration services for the 2011 Little League International Tournaments. more»

“The Perfect Game” Is Coming to DVD, Blu-ray in August

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July 22, 2011
CHATSWORTH, Calif. (July 22, 2011) - On Aug.2, Image Entertainment plans to release on DVD and Blu-ray, The Perfect Game, a moving tale of “the little giants” who became the first international team to win the Little League Baseball World Series.

Thomas Taycher Is Little League’s 2011 Challenger Award Winner

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July 22, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 21, 2011) – Thomas Taycher and his family have been involved with programs for people, mostly children, with disabilities for many years. Their participation with disability related programs led to the call that began Mr. Taycher’s long association with Little League’s Challenger Division.

Thomas Taycher Is Little League’s 2011 Challenger Award Winner

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 44 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 21, 2011) – Thomas Taycher and his family have been involved with programs for people, mostly children, with disabilities for many years.  Their participation with disability related programs led to the call that began Mr. Taycher’s long association with Little League’s Challenger Division. more»

Another World Series First-Timer; Aruba North Little League Captures Caribbean Region Tournament

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 44 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 16, 2011) – Aruba North Little League from Oranjestad, Aruba, earned the fourth berth in the 2011 Little League Baseball World Series by winning the Caribbean Region Tournament today.  The newest region champion was a 4-2 winner over Elrod Hendricks West Little League from St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, in the championship game. more»

Another World Series First-Timer; Aruba North Little League Captures Caribbean Region Tournament

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July 17, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 16, 2011) – Aruba North Little League from Oranjestad, Aruba, earned the fourth berth in the 2011 Little League Baseball World Series by winning the Caribbean Region Tournament today. The newest region champion was a 4-2 winner over Elrod Hendricks West Little League from St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, in the championship game.

African Team Earns Berth in 2011 Little League Baseball World Series

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July 16, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 16, 2011) – For the first time in the 65-year history of the Little League Baseball World Series, a team from Africa will be in the field. Rev.
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Ching-Tang Little League Earns Berth in 2011 Little League Baseball World Series by Capturing Asia-Pacific Region Championship

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July 15, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 15, 2011) – Ching-Tang Little League from Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei, earned the second berth in the 2011 Little League Baseball World Series today by winning the Asia-Pacific Region Tournament. The Asia-Pacific Champions defeated a team from South Korea, 3-1, in the championship game.

Ching-Tang Little League Earns Berth in 2011 Little League Baseball World Series by Capturing Asia-Pacific Region Championship

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 44 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 15, 2011) – Ching-Tang Little League from Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei, earned the second berth in the 2011 Little League Baseball World Series today by winning the Asia-Pacific Region Tournament.  The Asia-Pacific Champions defeated a team from South Korea, 3-1, in the championship game. more»

Fred Lewers Named Little League Volunteer of the Year

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 45 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 13, 2011) – It is rare for someone to spend 50 years with the same company.  Florida resident Fred Lewers has spent 50 years in various positions with Little League Baseball and Softball, all as a local league volunteer. more»

Fred Lewers Named Little League Volunteer of the Year

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July 13, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 13, 2011) – It is rare for someone to spend 50 years with the same company. Florida resident Fred Lewers has spent 50 years in various positions with Little League Baseball and Softball, all as a local league volunteer.

Four Little Leaguers Earn Urban Initiative Baseball Camp Scholarship

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July 12, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 12, 2011) – Four Little Leaguers have been selected as the 2011 recipients of the Urban Initiative Baseball Camp Scholarship. As the recipient of the scholarship, they will receive round trip transportation and free tuition to the Little League Baseball Camp in South Williamsport, Pa.

Television Coverage to Showcase Little League International Tournament

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 45 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 11, 2011) – The Little League Baseball and Softball International Tournament will feature 69 televised games throughout the month of August.  ESPN and its family of networks, ABC, and the New England Sports Network (NESN) will provide the live coverage. more»

2011 Little League Baseball World Series International Bracket

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 45 weeks ago

International Bracket

Japan Region Champion – Hamamatsu Minami Little League (Hamamatsu City, Japan)

Asia-Pacific Region Champion – determined July 15

Caribbean Region Champion – determined July 16

Middle East and Africa Region Champion – determined July 17

Latin America Region Champion – determined July 23 more»

First Berth in 2011 Little League Baseball World Series Goes to Japan Region Tournament Champion Hamamatsu Minami Little League

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 45 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 9, 2011) – The Hamamatsu Minami Little League from Hamamatsu City, Japan, earned the first berth in the 2011 Little League Baseball World Series on July 9 by winning the Japan Region Tournament.  The Japan Champions defeated Seya Little League from Yokohama, Japan, 14-3, in the championship game. more»

Television Coverage to Showcase Little League International Tournament

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July 11, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 11, 2011) – The Little League Baseball and Softball International Tournament will feature 69 televised games throughout the month of August. ESPN and its family of networks, ABC, and the New England Sports Network (NESN) will provide the live coverage.

Joplin Little League Team Will Attend MLB All-Star Game

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July 12, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 11, 2011) - Twelve players and their coaches from Joplin (Mo.) South Little League will participate in festivities leading up to the Major League Baseball All-Star Game this week. Every player was affected by the May 22 tornado that devastated that area.

Douglas Galler Named Assistant Director of Little League’s Southwestern Region

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July 11, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 8, 2011) – Douglas Galler has been named the Assistant Director of Little League's Southwestern Region, it was announced today by Stephen D. Keener, President and Chief Executive Officer of Little League Baseball and Softball. One of five Little League regional offices in the U.S., the George W. Bush Little League Leadership Training Center is located in Waco, Texas.

First Berth in 2011 Little League Baseball World Series Goes to Japan Region Tournament Champion Hamamatsu Minami Little League

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July 9, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 9, 2011) – The Hamamatsu Minami Little League from Hamamatsu City, Japan, earned the first berth in the 2011 Little League Baseball World Series today by winning the Japan Region Tournament. The Japan Champions defeated Seya Little League from Yokohama, Japan, 14-3, in the championship game.

Little League Graduate Derek Jeter Hits 3,000

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July 9, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 9, 2011) -- Little League International extends its congratulations to New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter on achieving one of the most significant milestones in baseball - his 3,000th hit as a Major Leaguer.

Little League International Mourns the Passing of Massachusetts District 1 Administrator Don Gleason

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July 5, 2011
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., (July 6, 2011) - Little League International mourns the passing of Don Gleason, Massachusetts District 1 Administrator.

Little League Umpires Draw Assignment a World Away

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July 5, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 5, 2011) - Umpires, Chris Parker and Troy Lare, from the Bangor, Maine area will be part of the umpiring crew for the Asia-Pacific Region Tournament that begins this week in Harmon, Guam.

New Hampshire Little Leaguer Who Has Overcome Family Tragedy is Named Good Sport of the Year

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July 5, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 5, 2011) - Sometimes from the worst of tragedies comes something that takes some of the sting away. Colton Bullard, an 11-year-old Little Leaguer from Rye, N.H., is a shining example of that.

Truly, One in a Million; Little League Graduate, Who Earned Nation’s Highest Honor, Will be 2011 Hall of Excellence Enshrinee

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July 19, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 4, 2011) – When considering the implications of receiving the U.S. Military’s highest award for valor, the statistics are staggering.

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

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June 27, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 27, 2011) – Independence Day is next week and the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum is honoring active duty military with free admission to the museum through Labor Day. Also starting July 1, the museum will be open seven days a week.

Urban Initiative has Another Successful Jamboree Season

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June 24, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 24, 2011) - One of the main goals of the Little League Urban Initiative is to bring the benefits of Little League Baseball and Softball to boys and girls in urban neighborhoods by holding jamborees around the country that allow those same players the opportunity to participate in a tournament-style event.

Little League Tournament Play Brings Excitement to All Corners of Australia

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July 5, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 22, 2011) - The Australian Baseball Federation tournament season recently came to a conclusion with the completion of the 2011 Australian Little League Championships. Southern Adelaide Little League won the national title with a 2-1 victory over Perth North Metro Little League.

The Golden Bucket Award: Little League International to Recognize Facebook Helpers

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June 21, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 21, 2011) – Little League International’s Facebook pages, online for more than a year, have now grown to become “liked” by nearly 50,000 people around the world.

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

By steve barr, little league international
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1 year 48 weeks ago

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

The museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the open house with admission free all day. more»

2011 Little League Baseball World Series Schedule Announced

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June 22, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 16, 2011) – 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.

Team Hosts a Key Component in the Little League Baseball World Series Experience

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June 16, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 16, 2011) – 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.”

Rio Vista Little League Challenger Division to Participate in 2011 MLB All-Star Weekend Events

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June 15, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 6, 2011) - For the fourth consecutive year, teams from the Little League Challenger Division will participate in an exhibition game during Major League Baseball’s All-Star Weekend. This year’s game will be played at Chase Field, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, on July 8, 2011.

ESPN 3D Adds Little League World Series Games to its Broadcast Schedule

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June 15, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 15, 2011) – ESPN has added more than half of the Little League Baseball World Series games to its schedule on ESPN 3D, it was announced by the cable television network. ESPN was the first to announce in the United States an exclusive 3D network in January 2010.
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