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Print- In the Nick of Time: Pratto Base Hit Gives Ocean View Little League the 2011 Little League Baseball World Series TitleSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 28, 2011) West first baseman Nick Pratto’s two-out, bases loaded single gives Ocean View Little League from Huntington Beach, Calif., a 2-1 walkoff win over Japan in the 2011 Little League Baseball Championship.
- Fowler Twins, Dave and Don Fowler, Named Recipients of the 2011 W. Howard Hartman Friendship AwardSOUTH 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.
- West Region’s Hilo Little League, Hawaii, hammers Southwest, Is the Senior Baseball ChampionHilo (Hi) Little League was swinging heavy bats for much of the Senior League Baseball World Series played in Bangor, Maine. In an 11-1, five-inning win over Rose Capital East Little League from Tyler, Texas, the 2011 World Champs scored seven runs in the third inning the set up an easy win.
- Michigan State Champion Wins Junior League Softball World Series ChampionshipCroswell Lexington Little League from Croswell, Mich., exploded for nine runs in its first two at-bats today and used that momentum to post a 10-0 win over Palma Ceia/West Tampa Little League in the championship game of the Junior League Softball World Series. The game was halted after five innings because of the 10-run rule.
- Palma Ceia Little League from Florida Wins Junior League Baseball World Series ChampionshipPatrick Kiszla hit a two-run home run in the second inning to account for all the runs Palma Ceia Little League from Tampa, Fla., would need to win its first Junior League Baseball World Series title today. The Florida State Champions defeated Shing-Ming Junior Little League from Taoyuan, Chinese Taipei, 2-1, in the championship game.
- Sterling (Ill.) Little League Wins Little League Softball World Series ChampionshipSterling (Ill.) Little League was able to score in only one inning of its Little League Softball World Series Championship game, but it was enough to earn its first championship. A seven-run third inning propelled the Illinois State Champions to a 7-5 victory over Midway Little League from Waco, Texas.
- Plaque Will Honor Little League Baseball World Series UnclesSOUTH 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.
- Families of Little Leaguers Michael Cammarata, Christina-Taylor Green to Throw Ceremonial First PitchesSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 16, 2011) - On Sept. 11, 2001, New York City firefighter Michael Cammarata was last seen entering the World Trade Center as the Twin Towers were burning. On the same day that Michael lost his life, Christina-Taylor Green was born, and so forged a bond between the lives of these two Little Leaguers.
- Best Way to See the Little League Baseball World Series – and How to Get ThereSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 1, 2012) – Large crowds at the Little League Baseball World Series are normal. So, the best way to make the day a memorable one is to arrive early.
- **** Bulletin**** Schedule Change for Friday, Aug. 19 at Little League Baseball World SeriesSOUTH 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.
- Challenger Exhibition Game at Little League Baseball World Series to be Televised Live by WVIASOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 15, 2011) - More than a half-century ago, games played at the Little League Baseball World Series were first televised.
- Keystone Little League Earns Berth in Little League Baseball World Series as Mid-Atlantic Region ChampionSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 15, 2011) – 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. The first three innings of the game were played Saturday (Aug. 13), before the game was suspended because of rain. Rain most of the day on Sunday forced the game to be completed today.
- Ocean View Little League Earns Berth in Little League Baseball World Series By Capturing West Region Tournament TitleSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 13, 2011) – Ocean View Little League from Huntington Beach, Calif., rode the right arm of Hagen Danner and some clutch late-inning hitting to win the West Region Tournament today and a berth in the 2011 Little League Baseball World Series. The Southern California Champions defeated Red Bluff (Calif.) Little League in the championship game, 2-1, in front of packed crowd at Al Houghton Stadium at the Little League Western Region Headquarters Complex in San Bernardino, Calif.
- Little League International Mourns the Passing of Howard Paster, President of the Little League FoundationSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 11, 2011) - Little League International today mourns the passing of one of its greatest friends, Howard Paster.
- **** BULLETIN **** LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL MID-ATLANTIC REGION CHAMPIONSHIP SUSPENDED UNTIL MONDAY, 10 A.M., EASTERN U.S. TIMEWILLIAMSPORT, 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. The game is scheduled to resume on Monday at 10 a.m. Eastern U.S. Time and at the point where play was halted.
- **** BULLETIN **** LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL MID-ATLANTIC REGION CHAMPIONSHIP GAME TO BE COMPLETEDWILLIAMSPORT, 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. Little League intends to complete a full six-inning game or reach the point of a regulation game (four innings, or three-and-half innings if home team is leading) when playing conditions improve.
- Harney Little League Earns Berth in Little League Baseball World SeriesSOUTH 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.
- **** BULLETIN **** Start Time for Little League Baseball Mid-Atlantic Region Championship Game Moved to Sunday, 11 a.m., Eastern U.S. TimeWILLIAMSPORT, 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.
- Billings (Mont.) Big Sky Little League First Montana Team to Earn Berth in Little League Baseball World SeriesSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 13, 2011) – Billings Big Sky Little League became the first team from the state of Montana to earn a berth in the Little League Baseball World Series today by winning the Northwest Region Tournament. The Montana State Champions posted a 7-1 victory over Bend (Ore.) South Little League in the championship game played at the Little League Western Region Headquarters Complex in San Bernardino, Calif.
- Delaware District 3 Blanks ASOFEM Little League from Puerto Rico to Claim 2011 Senior League Softball World Series TitleSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 13, 2011) - Sisters Logan and Regan Green combined on a four-hitter for Delaware District 3 representative Laurel Little League, which defeated Latin America’s ASOFEM Little League from Puerto Rico, 2-0, in the 2011 Senior League Softball World Series Championship Game played Saturday in Lower Sussex, Del.
- Langley (B.C.) Little League Captures Canada Region TournamentSOUTH 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.
- World Series Pin to Benefit Little League Relay for Life TeamSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 11, 2011) - 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.
- Cumberland (R.I.) American Little League Captures New England Region Tournament and Little League Baseball World Series BerthSOUTH 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. Bartlett Giamatti Little League Leadership Training Center in Bristol, Conn.
- North Oldham Little League Captures Great Lakes Region Tournament and Little League Baseball World Series BerthSOUTH 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.
- Warner Robins (Ga.) American Little League Returning To Little League Baseball World Series After Capturing Southeastern Region TournamentSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 12, 2011) – Warner Robins (Ga.) American Little League will make its third trip to the Little League Baseball World Series in the last five years after earning the Southeastern Region Championship with a come-from-behind, 4-2 victory today over New Tampa Little League from Tampa, Fla. The Georgia State Champions scored all four runs in its last at-bat in the top of the sixth inning to earn the win.
- Lafayette (La.) Little League Earns First U.S. Berth in Little League Baseball World Series Capturing Southwestern Region TournamentSOUTH 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. Bush Little League Leadership Training Center in Waco, Texas.
- Renovation of Little League Western Region Headquarters Complex Completed With Re-Dedication CeremonySAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (Aug. 11, 2011) – The Western Region Headquarters of Little League Baseball and Softball was formally re-dedicated today in a ceremony outside the newly-refurbished administration building. The headquarters complex, located in San Bernardino, Calif., serves as the center for 11 states, almost 4,000 teams and more than 570,000 players. The region includes the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
- Michigan District 9 Repeats as Big League Softball World Series ChampionKALAMAZOO, Mich. (Aug. 10, 2011) – In a rematch of the last year’s Big League Softball World Series title game, Michigan District 9 from Grand Rapids, again defeated Philippines District 1, capturing a 9-2 win and the 2011 Championship.
- Little League Museum Hosting Several Events During World SeriesSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 10, 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.
- Doug Glanville: Revisiting My Little League RootsSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 6, 2011) - An ESPN essay by Doug Glanville, who earned a degree in systems engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, and played in nine major league seasons with the Cubs, Phillies and Rangers. He serves on the board of Athletes Against Drugs and on the board of the MLBPAA (MLB Players Alumni Association). Doug was an analyst for ESPN's coverage of the Big League Baseball World Series in Easley, S.C.
- Little League International Mourns the Passing of Maine District 6 Umpire Tony PereiraSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., (Aug. 5, 2011) - Anthony Arthur “Tony” Pereira, a volunteer in Maine District 6, passed away on July 20. He was 46.
- Karen Smith Selected as 2011 Little League Mom of the YearSOUTH 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.
- Little League Urban Initiative Baseball Camp Scholarship Recipients Revel in Chance to Visit Williamsport, Play on Championship FieldsSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT (Aug. 4, 2011) – A trio of Little Leaguers, who are playing baseball through their home league’s participation in the Little League Urban Initiative, are enjoying the rewards of receiving scholarships to Little League Baseball Camp.
- Parents of Philadelphia Phillies Outfielder Shane Victorino Chosen as 2011 Little League Parents of the YearSOUTH 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.
- South Carolina District 7 Holds Off Late Charge by Defending Champions to Win 2011 Big League Baseball World SeriesSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 4, 2011) - Despite building a 6-0 lead through four innings, South Carolina District 7 from Greenville, S.C., had to withstand a furious rally by Latin America Region Champion San Juan, Puerto Rico District 1, to post a 9-7 win in the 43rd Big League Baseball World Series title game.
- Arabian-American Little League of Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, to Receive Berth in Little League Baseball World SeriesSOUTH 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.
- Segura Social Little League Earns Berth in Little League Baseball World Series Capturing Mexico Region TournamentSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 31, 2011) – Segura Social Little League from Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico, earned its third trip the Little League Baseball World Series late Saturday night with a 4-1 victory over Mitras Little League from Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, in the championship game of the Mexico Region Tournament. The seven-day, 14-team tournament was played in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico.
- Youth Baseball Pitching Study Shows Overuse is Primary Cause of Arm InjuriesSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 3, 2011) - A five-year study, recently concluded by the Department of Exercise and Sport Science at the University of North Carolina, found that the primary cause of arm injuries in youth baseball players was overuse. It also failed to show an increased risk of arm injury due to breaking pitches, such as curve balls.
- Rotterdam Little League from the Netherlands Earns Berth in Little League Baseball World Series Capturing Europe Region TournamentSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 29, 2011) - Rotterdam Little League from Rotterdam, Netherlands, yielded only seven runs in its seven games on its way to the Europe Region Championship and the league’s first berth in the Little League Baseball World Series. The new Europe Champion captured the title today with a 7-1 win over South Moravia Little League from South Moravia, Czech Republic.
- Little League Baseball World Series Earns National Safety AwardSOUTH 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.
- Re-Dedication of Little League Western Region Headquarters Complex Set for Aug. 11SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 29, 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. at the region’s administration building in between the semifinal games of the Little League Baseball Northwest Region Tournament.
- Visa Applications Denied for Little League Team from UgandaSOUTH 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.
- Gran Maracay Little League from Venezuela Earns Berth in Little League Baseball World Series Capturing Latin America Region TournamentSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 23, 2011) – Another first-time Little League Baseball World Series qualifier, Gran Maracay Little League from Maracay, Venezuela, won the Latin America Region Tournament today to earn one of the 16 spots in the World Series field. The newest Latin America Champion defeated Falcon Little League from Cartegena, Colombia, 13-6, in the title contest played in San Jose, Costa Rica.
- Kerry Cobb Selected as 2011 Howard and Gail Paster Little League Urban Initiative Volunteer of the YearSOUTH 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.
- Little League Baseball and Softball Will Utilize Pointstreak Sports Technologies for Scoring TechnologySOUTH 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. This will be the second consecutive year in which Little League has utilized Pointstreak’s in-game baseball scoring system for tournament play.
- “The Perfect Game” Is Coming to DVD, Blu-ray in AugustCHATSWORTH, 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.
- Television Coverage to Showcase Little League International TournamentSOUTH 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.
- Thomas Taycher Is Little League’s 2011 Challenger Award WinnerSOUTH 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.
- Another World Series First-Timer; Aruba North Little League Captures Caribbean Region TournamentSOUTH 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.
- Ching-Tang Little League Earns Berth in 2011 Little League Baseball World Series by Capturing Asia-Pacific Region ChampionshipSOUTH 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.
- Fred Lewers Named Little League Volunteer of the YearSOUTH 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 ScholarshipSOUTH 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.
- Douglas Galler Named Assistant Director of Little League’s Southwestern RegionSOUTH 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.
- Joplin Little League Team Will Attend MLB All-Star GameSOUTH 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.
- Little League Graduate Derek Jeter Hits 3,000SOUTH 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.
- First Berth in 2011 Little League Baseball World Series Goes to Japan Region Tournament Champion Hamamatsu Minami Little LeagueSOUTH 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.
- Truly, One in a Million; Little League Graduate, Who Earned Nation’s Highest Honor, Will be 2011 Hall of Excellence EnshrineeSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 4, 2011) – When considering the implications of receiving the U.S. Military’s highest award for valor, the statistics are staggering.
- Little League Urban Initiative Offers Opportunity to Attend Little League Baseball Camp through Scholarship ProgramSOUTH 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 Massachusetts District 1 Administrator Don GleasonWILLIAMSPORT, Pa., (July 6, 2011) - Little League International mourns the passing of Don Gleason, Massachusetts District 1 Administrator.
- Little League Umpires Draw Assignment a World AwaySOUTH 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 YearSOUTH 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.
- Little League Tournament Play Brings Excitement to All Corners of AustraliaSOUTH 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.
- Urban Initiative has Another Successful Jamboree SeasonSOUTH 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.
- Team Hosts a Key Component in the Little League Baseball World Series ExperienceSOUTH 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.”
- Son of Fallen Army Serviceman Finds Solace in Playing Little LeagueSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 13, 2011) - On May 26, Army Staff Sgt. and Little League volunteer Ergin V. Osman, 35, a native of Harrison Township, Mich., perished from wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit in Kandhar province, Afghanistan.
- The Golden Bucket Award: Little League International to Recognize Facebook HelpersSOUTH 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.
- ESPN 3D Adds Little League World Series Games to its Broadcast ScheduleSOUTH 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.
- 2011 Little League Baseball World Series Schedule AnnouncedSOUTH 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.
- Rio Vista Little League Challenger Division to Participate in 2011 MLB All-Star Weekend EventsSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 15, 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.
- Pro Football Hall of Fame Memorabilia Makes Up New Exhibit at Peter J. McGovern Little League MuseumSOUTH 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.
- Indiana Little Leaguer Earns Stirrat ScholarshipSOUTH 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.
- Former Major League Reliever Dan Smith Records a “Save” For the Kids of Joplin, MissouriSOUTH 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.
- Little League International Mourns the Passing of Hayden WaltonSOUTH 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.
- Georgia’s Peachtree City Little League Hosts First Challenger Division State JamboreeSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (June 2, 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.
- Final Little League Urban Initiative Jamboree in Chicago This WeekendSOUTH 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 Mourns the Passing of Jim JosephSOUTH 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. Central Region on, the Little League International Board of Directors for three years, starting in 2004.
- Three Little League Urban Initiative Jamborees This WeekendSOUTH 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 WeekSOUTH 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.
- Pay it Forward with Hope and InspirationSOUTH 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 Honors Top Lycoming County, Pa., Seniors With Stotz ScholarshipSOUTH 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 CaliforniaSOUTH 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.
- Little League Foundation President Howard Paster Honored by Columbia School of JournalismSOUTH 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.
- Is My Bat OK? Three Easy StepsSOUTH 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 PickSOUTH 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.
- The Next Little League Urban Initiative Jamboree Set for FloridaSOUTH 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.
- PA District 1 Administrator, Interscholastic Umpire Bill Dithrich Selected as Recipient of National High School Spirit of Sport AwardSOUTH 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).
- Bridge Re-Named for Little League Founder Carl StotzSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug. 24, 2011) – A bridge on the Susquehanna River, previously called the Market Street Bridge, was formally re-named for Carl E. Stotz, the late founder of Little League, this morning in a ceremony on the south end of the span.
