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Seventeen Years and Sixteen Days 0
Jim Webb
- Editorials, Local News
- September 5, 2018
It doesn’t seem like that long ago that President George W. Bush attended the Little League World Series. The former president is a huge baseball fan, and at one time even owned the Texas Rangers. He was as excited about visiting the Little League World Series as the players who were participating. It was a
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Canadian Television Network Journalists Assist With Canadian Player’s Immigration Plight 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Sports
- August 29, 2018
One Little Leaguer from the Whalley Little League of Surrey, British Columbia, came within an eyelash of not being able to join his teammates here at the Little League World Series because of an immigration issue. The Little Leaguer, Dio Gama, was caught in a web, not of his making. According to Canadian Broadcasting Company
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Acronyms, All Stars and Analysis 0
Jim Webb
- Baseball, Editorials, Sports
- August 22, 2018
The Little League World Series is flying by like a ball hit off the bat of Yankee Giancarlo Stanton. Earlier this month the Pinstriper hit a home run against the Texas Rangers that registered an exit velocity of 121.7 miles per hour. If you like numbers and analysis, baseball is definitely the game for you.
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For the Love of the Game and Those Who Play It 0
Jim Webb
- Editorials, Sports
- August 15, 2018
Williamsport welcomes the World! What a wonderful time of year to be a baseball fan, and live right here in the West Branch Valley. If you are in town for the 72nd playing of the Little League World Series, it’s great to have you. Welcome to the home of Little League Baseball. I hope you
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Hwan-yeong, Bienvenido, Yōkoso, Welcome 0
Steph Nordstrom
- Editorials, Sports
- August 15, 2018
It’s once again one of my favorite times of the year. Welcome to all those joining us for the Little League World Series. If you need me in the next ten days or so, please check the photo wells at Volunteer and Lamade stadiums, as that is where I will most likely be hanging out!
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The ‘Wizard’ Continues Chamber Tradition 0
Scott Lowery
- Sports
- July 18, 2018
Recently I was watching a TV show that was highlighting some of the great baseball announcers of the past. Included was a segment from the 1985 NLCS playoff between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Los Angeles Dodgers made by Hall of Fame play-by-play announcer Jack Buck describing a walk-off home run hit by light-hitting
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Datres Keeps Family and Friends First on His Way to Major Leagues 0
Brett Crossley
- Sports
- July 11, 2018
Once a young player is old enough to realize what it means to play at the professional level, a small dream starts to grow as they progress through their respective sports. For some competitors, the dream continues to grow until it becomes a reality. It might not always be reaching the professional level. It could
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West Branch Hall of Fame To Honor 11 Inductees 0
Press Release
- Local News, Sports
- November 8, 2017
Two weeks ago the West Branch Valley Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame stepped up to the plate and successfully hosted the 55th Annual Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame Induction ceremonies in Williamsport. Among the 13 statewide honorees was Loyalsock Township High School basketball coach Ron Insinger, Pennsylvania’s all-time leader in boy’s high
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School Days and Football Friday Nights 0
Jim Webb
- Editorials
- August 23, 2017
Back to school time! It seems to get earlier each year. What happened to those days when you went back after Labor Day? I guess I’m probably dating myself there because it hasn’t been that way in a while. Still, heading back to the classroom during the second week of the Little League World Series,
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A Grand Slam Effort 0
Jim Webb
- Editorials
- August 24, 2016
Many of you have been reaching out to me about current events going on here at home, in Washington and of course in regarding Mr. Trump and Ms. Hillary. I’m taking a little break from that energy draining reality to enjoy all the good going on here in our little corner of Penn’s Woods. No
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Chicagoland Disgrace 0
Jim Webb
- Editorials
- February 18, 2015
No, I am not talking about our President. Jackie Robinson West Little League is the latest of cheaters to come to the Little League World Series. As I watched the story unfold it truly made me sad. It was such a special LLWS this past year. Great games and great teams made the 75th anniversary
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