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Indiana Little Leaguer Earns Stirrat Scholarship

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June 8, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 8, 2011) – Sam Hughes, a 12-year-old Little Leaguer from Pittsboro, Ind., has been named the recipient of the Robert H. Stirrat Baseball Camp Scholarship. As the recipient of the scholarship, Hughes earns round-trip transportation and free tuition to the Little League Summer Baseball Camp held in South Williamsport, Pa.

Pro Football Hall of Fame Memorabilia Makes Up New Exhibit at Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum

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1 year 50 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT – A small part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame has made its way to the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum in South Williamsport. more»

Pro Football Hall of Fame Memorabilia Makes Up New Exhibit at Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum

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June 6, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 6, 2011) – A small part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame has made its way to the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum in South Williamsport, Pa.

Final Little League Urban Initiative Jamboree in Chicago This Weekend

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June 6, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 6, 2011) – After a successful first year of hosting state jamborees, Little League’s Urban Initiative has almost doubled the number of events this spring, hosting seven jamborees. The final event, the Illinois State Jamboree, will take place June 10-12 in Chicago.

Little League International Mourns the Passing of Hayden Walton

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June 3, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 3, 2011) – Little League International today mourns the passing of Hayden Walton, who died after an accident during a Junior League Baseball game in the Winslow (Ariz.) Little League.

Former Major League Reliever Dan Smith Records a “Save” For the Kids of Joplin, Missouri

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June 3, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 3, 2011) - During his career, former Major League pitcher Dan Smith usually received the calls in the bullpen. But this week, Mr. Smith made the call to get some relief help.

Georgia’s Peachtree City Little League Hosts First Challenger Division State Jamboree

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June 2, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 31, 2011) – There is a first time for everything, and as the volunteers and participants at the inaugural Georgia State Little League Challenger Jamboree experienced, special moments and memories are what you make of them whenever they come.

Little League Mourns the Passing of Jim Joseph

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May 28, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 27, 2011) -- Little League is saddened to learn of the recent passing of Jim Joseph, District Administrator for Wisconsin District 1. Mr. Joseph had been District Administrator for Wisconsin District 1 since 1997. He was nominated by his peers for, and served the U.S.
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Three Little League Urban Initiative Jamborees This Weekend

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May 26, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 26, 2011) – After a successful first year of hosting state jamborees, Little League’s Urban Initiative has almost doubled the number of events this spring, hosting seven jamborees. Three events will take place over the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. Richmond, Va., Atlanta and Houston will each host a jamboree, May 27-29.

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

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May 25, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 25, 2011) – 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.

Carl E. Stotz Scholarship Winners Announced

By steve barr, little league international
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2 years 4 days ago

The 2011 Carl E. Stotz Scholarship Luncheon was held today at Little League International. The annual scholarship program, which was created in 1994, has exceeded the $117,000 mark for total monies presented to scholarship honorees.

Riley Wentzler from Muncy (Pa.) Junior and Senior HS and Hannah Facey of
St. John Neumann Regional Academy, were recognized as the top more»

Little League Honors Top Lycoming County, Pa., Seniors With Stotz Scholarship

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May 19, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 18, 2011) – 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.

Next Little League Urban Initiative Jamboree Set for Northern California

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May 17, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 17, 2011) – After a successful first year of hosting state jamborees, Little League’s Urban Initiative has almost doubled the number of events this spring, hosting seven jamborees. Jamborees in Los Angeles and Tampa, Fla., have been completed. The next event on the calendar, the Northern California Jamboree, will be held May 20-22 in Stockton, Calif.

Pay it Forward with Hope and Inspiration

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May 18, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 16, 2011) – There are few words in our language that evoke the kind of negative thoughts the word “cancer” does. And when the word “cancer” is associated with a child, you can multiply those thoughts ten-fold.

Little League Foundation President Howard Paster Honored by Columbia School of Journalism

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May 16, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 16, 2011) - A distinguished alumnus of the Columbia University School of Journalism, Howard Paster, President of the Little League Foundation, was presented the Dean’s Medal for Public Service during an April ceremony at Columbia’s Low Library.

The Next Little League Urban Initiative Jamboree Set for Florida

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May 6, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 5, 2011) – After a successful first year of hosting state jamborees, Little League’s Urban Initiative has almost doubled the number of events this spring, hosting seven jamborees. The first event, the Southern California Jamboree, took place April 29-May 1 in Los Angeles. The next event, the Florida State Jamboree, will be held May 13-15 in Tampa, Fla.

Is My Bat OK? Three Easy Steps

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May 6, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 6, 2011) - This algorithm is designed to let you know if your bat is currently usable in the various divisions of Little League for the 2011 season.

Heavy-Hitter: Little League Graduate Julian Vandervelde Grows from World Series Slugger to NFL Draft Pick

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May 6, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 4, 2011) - At 12 years old, Julian Vandervelde was a power-hitting first baseman for Davenport (Iowa) East Little League in the 2000 Little League Baseball World Series. Now, Julian is on the verge of playing in the National Football league (NFL) following his selection by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round of league’s amateur player draft.

PA District 1 Administrator, Interscholastic Umpire Bill Dithrich Selected as Recipient of National High School Spirit of Sport Award

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May 6, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 3, 2011) Little League Pennsylvania District 1 Administrator Bill Dithrich, a Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) umpire, was recently selected as a 2011 national recipient of the “National High School Spirit of Sport Award” by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).
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Little League Urban Initiative Offers Opportunity to Attend Little League Baseball Camp through Scholarship Program

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May 6, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 3, 2011) – For more than 10 years, the Little League Urban Initiative has created opportunities for children in urban and metropolitan neighborhoods throughout the United States to play Little League in their communities.

Little League International Mourns the Passing of Bo Boyd, President of Disney Consumer Products, Former Trustee of Little League Foundation

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May 3, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (April 21, 2011) – Retired Disney Consumer Products Chairman Barton K. “Bo” Boyd, a trustee of the Little League Foundation from 1991-to-2004, passed away earlier this month. He was 68.

Umpires Selected for Eight Little League World Series

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May 3, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (April 21, 2011) – The umpires who will be working the eight Little League World Series have been selected after going through a lengthy and stringent selection process. Appointment as a member of the umpiring crew for a World Series is the highest honor Little League Baseball and Softball can bestow on an umpire.

Little League International Mourns the Passing of Oregon’s South Salem Little League President Michael Spidell

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April 21, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (April 19, 2011) - Michael Spidell, President of South Salem Little League, passed away on April 11. He was 57. A native of Pocatello, Idaho, Mr. Spidell served as South Salem Little League President for several years.

Softball Players, Coaches from Little League Urban Initiative Leagues Benefit from Clinics

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April 15, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (April 15, 2011) - The Little League Urban Initiative, in collaboration with Subway, the official restaurant of Little League Baseball and Softball, recently provided a free softball players’ clinic in Newark, N.J., and a softball coaches clinic on the North side of Chicago.

Snap Shot Season: 2011 Little League Photo Contest Has Begun

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April 13, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Apr. 12, 2011) - The annual Little League Baseball and Softball Photo Contest will gather entries and award recognition to three photographers for their images depicting Little League Baseball and Softball activities.

Michael Serino Nominated to Represent Eastern Region on Little League International Board of Directors

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April 12, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (April 12, 2011) - Little League’s Eastern Region has nominated one of its members for election to the Little League International Board of Directors, it was announced today by Stephen D. Keener, President and Chief Executive Officer of Little League Baseball and Softball. The election took place recently in a vote by the region’s District Administrators.

Little League Cardmaker App Released for iPhone, Android

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April 12, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Apr. 12, 2011) - Little League Cardmaker is a fun way to make custom baseball cards for your favorite Little League stars! Use your iPhone or Android phone to take his/her photo, choose a division, pick from one of many Little League picture frames and create your trading card!

Little League Museum Earns Grant from Lycoming County Visitors Bureau

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April 8, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (April 8, 2011) – The Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Lycoming County Visitors Bureau as part of an initiative to grow tourism in the county. The grant is part of the Lycoming County Travel and Tourism Initiative.

New York Life Joins Little League Baseball and Softball as Exclusive Life Insurance Company Sponsor

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April 8, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (April 8, 2011) - New York Life Insurance Company, the largest mutual life-insurance company in the United States, has become a sponsor of Little League Baseball and Softball, making the New York City-headquartered company the Official Life Insurance Sponsor of Little League Baseball and Softball.
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Little League Museum Hosting Kids’ Day on April 30

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April 5, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (April 5, 2011) - There will be something for every child at the ninth annual Kids’ Day hosted by the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum on Route 15 in South Williamsport. The event will be held Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Little League Museum Hosting Kids’ Day on April 30

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2 years 7 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT– There will be something for every child at the ninth annual Kids’ Day hosted by the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum on Route 15 in South Williamsport. The event will be held Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. more»

Little League's Urban Initiative Jamborees Begin with Event in California

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April 6, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (April 4, 2011) – After a successful first year of hosting state jamborees, Little League’s Urban Initiative has almost doubled the number of events this spring, hosting seven jamborees. The first event, the Southern California Jamboree, will take place April 29-May 1 in Los Angeles.

Drive, Determination & Destiny: World Champion Cody Ross Decided in Little League Being a Big Leaguer Was His Calling

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April 1, 2011
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., (March 31, 2011) - Nicknamed “Smiles,” Cody Ross, outfielder for the World Champion San Francisco Giants, did his clutch-best to turn playoff smiles upside down for all of the Giants’ opponents throughout the 2010 Major League Baseball postseason. Mr. Ross played a key role in San Francisco winning its first World Series Championship since 1954.

Logos for 2011 Little League World Series Unveiled

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2 years 16 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT – The logos Little League Baseball and Softball will use as the centerpiece for each of its eight World Series events have been selected after several months in the creative process.  Russell Athletic, a Little League national sponsor, designed the logos that will be used this year. more»

Little League Announces Changes to Policies, Rules, Regulations

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2 years 28 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT – Little League Baseball and Softball, the world’s largest and most-respected youth sports organization, has announced the changes to the Policies, Rules and Regulations for the 2011 season.   
The exact wording of the changes will appear in the 2011 rule books, which will become available in the coming weeks. more»

Roberto Clemente Exhibit at Little League Museum

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2 years 36 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT – The Smithsonian Institution’s traveling exhibit honoring the life and legacy of former Pittsburgh Pirate All-Star outfielder Roberto Clemente will make a two-month stop at the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum beginning Saturday. more»

Little League Baseball World Series Results

By NorthcentralPA.com
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2 years 38 weeks ago

Looking for results and standings of the 2010 Little League Baseball World Series?

Click the link below for the most recent scores and games.
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Going Once, Going Twice: Subway ‘Baseball DeSIGNS’ Tour Ends with Charitable Auction

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2 years 38 weeks ago

SUBWAY® Restaurants opened bidding of the unique baseballs which are part of the second annual SUBWAY® Baseball DeSIGNS program. more»

LLBWS Day 8 Notebook: Heavy schedule

By Teddy Cahill
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2 years 38 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT -- The rain that washed out Monday night’s action at the Little League Baseball World Series continues to play havoc with the players’ schedules.

After defeating Columbus, Ga., 12-5 Friday afternoon, Waipahu, Hawaii, advances to play in the US finals on Saturday. The West champions will play on five consecutive days, a tall order for Little Leaguers. more»

LLBWS Day 7 Notebook: Making strides in Ukraine

By Teddy Cahill, Mark Price, and Mark Rogoff
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2 years 38 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT -- The game of baseball is often referred to as “America’s Pastime”. No doubt it is a staple of Americana. As James Earl Jones said in the movie Field of Dreams, “The one constant through all the years…has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time.” more»

Pearland Texas Little League Baseball Team Advances to U.S. Championship

By Robin Van Auken
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2 years 38 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT -- Pearland Little League battled against amazing odds to come back and defeat a Washington team, that beat them yesterday.

Thursday's 7-5 win by the Texans over Auburn has advanced them to the U.S. title game Saturday afternoon against Hawaii on Saturday. more»

LLB Award Winners Honored at Event

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2 years 38 weeks ago

The award winners at Little League Baseball and Softball Awards Breakfast are joined by some of the presenters following the event.  Left to right: Little League International Board of Directors Chairman Dennis Lewin; George and Barbara Bush Parent of the Year Margie Sabathia-Lanier; Volunteer of the Year Mike Messick; Good Sport of the Year Cody McCoy; Trey Prewitt who nominated his mom, Tyl more»

LLBWS Day 6 Notebook: Help from a Star

By Teddy Cahill, Mark Price and Allie Weinberger
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2 years 38 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT -- Preparing to face the most dominant team so far in this year’s Little League Baseball World Series, the boys from Chitre, Panama received a phone call after lunch today from Astros outfielder Carlos Lee, a native of Aguadulce, Panama.

Panama last entered a team in the World Series in 2004. Lee spoke to that team as well. more»

LLBWS Day 5 Notebook: Weather You Like It or Not

By Teddy Cahill, Mark Rogoff, and Allie Weinberger
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2 years 38 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT -- Garett Argianas, chief meteorologist at Hartford's Fox Connecticut (FOXCT), is serving as a volunteer public address announcer at the Little League World Series for the fifth year in a row. He also presided over the East Region tournament (New England and Mid-Atlantic) in Bristol, Conn., for the ninth straight season. more»

LLBWS Day 4 Notebook: Rain, Rain, Go Away

By Teddy Cahill, Mark Price, Mark Rogoff, and Allie Weinberger
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2 years 39 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT -- The final two games of Day 4 of the Little League Baseball World Series were rained out. more»

Pittsburgh Pirate Parrot Will be at Little League Museum Thursday

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2 years 39 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT – It is not a spaceship, nor a plane, but a bird that will be making its way to the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum on Thursday during the Little League Baseball World Series. more»

WRAK is Little League’s Howard Hartman Friendship Award Recipient

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2 years 39 weeks ago

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT – For more than five decades, WRAK AM 1400 in Williamsport, Pa., has broadcast the Little League Baseball World Series to the world over the radio. more»

LLBWS Day 3 Notebook: Take the Long Way Home

By Allie Weinberger, Mark Rogoff and Mark Price
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2 years 39 weeks ago

WILLIAMSPORT, PA -- The West region champions from Waipio Little League in Waipahu, Hawaii had a long way to go to get to South Williamsport, Pa. In fact, five little leagues in the international bracket had a shorter distance to travel than the representatives of the US West. That leaves just three teams further away than Hawaii’s 4,806 travel miles. more»

2010 Little League Baseball Grand Slam Parade video online

By NorthcentralPA.com
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2 years 39 weeks ago

Thanks to Patrick McCarty for videoing the 2010 Grand Slam parade through downtown Williamsport.

The 6th annual Grand Slam Parade wound its way through Millionaires' Row and
downtown sections of Williamsport and is the community's way to welcome the world to
Williamsport as we host the 2010 Little League World Series.
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Send a Message to a 2010 Little League Baseball World Series Participant

By Little League Baseball and Softball
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2 years 39 weeks ago

Little League Baseball's “Extra Innings” e-mail exchange is a way to send a World Series participant an email. more»

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