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  • Williamsport Sun-Gazette: August 28, 1967 -West Tokyo Series Champs0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    West Tokyo did what no one but the Japanese thought they could do, win the Little League World Series, But much to the surprise of the more than 27,000 fans, West Tokyo won the 1967 classic Saturday at Howard J. Lamade Memorial Field 6-1 over Chicago, Illinois.  In winning the world championship for 11 and

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  • No Runs, No Hits, No Errors and Nobody Left on Base0

    Jim Webb

    Normally, this is the time of year I welcome the world to Williamsport for the playing and festivities of the Little League World Series. Hopefully, next year my column is just that. Can you imagine a year ago if one of those seers of the future would have told you where our Nation would be

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  • Making the Right Call0

    Scott Lowery

    Those of you familiar with Little League Baseball, particularly those who may be umpires or have some understanding of baseball rules, may be aware of the organization’s publication ‘Making the Right Call.’ The booklet provides case studies; presenting various baseball situations and invites the reader to make what they think may be the right call.

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  • City Police K9 Program in Full Swing

    City Police K9 Program in Full Swing0

    Dave Bellomo

    Due to the generous donations, the largest of which was $43,000 made by Greg Ciocca on behalf of Ciocca Toyota dealerships, the first K9 unit in many years has been working the streets of Williamsport. The generous donation enabled the Williamsport Bureau of Police (WBP) to send Police Officer Tyson Minier and his four-legged partner,

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  • Hiawatha River Cruises Back In Business

    Hiawatha River Cruises Back In Business0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    For almost 40 years, the Hiawatha Riverboat has been plying the local waters of the Susquehanna River from its home at Susquehanna State Park in the city’s west end. The pleasure cruises of this fine craft were in doubt for a while this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, Hiawatha officials from River Valley

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  • Play Ball?0

    Jamie Spencer

    ? With Lycoming County going green, many area Little Leagues are now scrambling. I mentioned to you a few weeks back that everything was at a complete standstill. Little League International had just pulled the plug on the 2020 World Series, and the future was unknown. Unprecedented territory for Williamsport’s favorite pastime. There have been

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  • Wait Until Next Year0

    Scott Lowery

    Despite our current ‘social distancing’ and ‘yellow’ directives, one thing remains constant; ‘people do talk.’ It has now been three weeks since Little League International President and CEO Steve Keener put out the word everyone thought was coming but still didn’t want to hear — the cancellation of the 2020 World Series. Although social conversations

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  • Host Community to Feel the Void0

    Scott Lowery

    By Scott Lowery While the news media accounts of the Little League World Series sent around the world, each August carry the dateline Williamsport, PA; as all the locals know since the late 1950s, it is South Williamsport that calls the Series home. As the Borough Manager & Public Safety Director of the host community,

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  • County Hall Corner: Life and Livelihood in the Balance1

    Larry Stout

    Imagine a scenario where there is a fire down the street where you live, and you were told you had to abandon your home as a preventive measure. And after some time passes, and the fire appears to be under control, you ask when you can return to your home, and you are told that

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  • Drop the Mic0

    Scott Lowery

    The announcement was not a surprise. Most folks were hoping against hope that it wouldn’t come. But Little League International President & CEO Steve Keener’s April 30 pronouncement that this year’s World Series and related regional tournaments would not be played will leave a huge void not only in our community but around the world.

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  • No LLWS. But There’s Golf0

    Jamie Spencer

    I finally got the call from the bullpen kids. Heading back to work tomorrow morning. I really enjoyed my time away. Taught school, played some hoops and fished every single day. 41 straight. My little sidekick took the news rather hard. Jensen has been my best buddy throughout it all. I am going to miss

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  • Virtuality0

    Scott Lowery

    While watching a recent TV show, the near irrelevancy of the once-popular encyclopedias was a subject of discussion. In today’s fast-paced technology-driven world with information available at the touch of a finger or voice command, it is easily understood how those once familiar door-to-door knowledge salesmen are now a thing of the past. To a

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  • Cabin Fever0

    Scott Lowery

    Adding to the grimness of what we all have been dealing with, the weather outside was dreary and raining as the dawning of another day of homebound isolation dawned upon us. Jean, entering the bedroom as I was pulling myself out from under the covers, glanced up at the bookcase over our bed and asked,

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  • You Can’t Do That0

    Scott Lowery

    If you attended a high school basketball game during the recently completed season, you most likely would have heard student cheering sections erupt with the phrase ‘you can’t do that’ when an opposing player violated the playing rules. Nothing malicious, it was just a fun-loving jab letting an opponent know he/she messed up. Sports, whether

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  • The Last Game0

    Scott Lowery

    With the high school basketball season rapidly winding down, South Williamsport’s players sat despondently in a quiet locker room as their hopes for a playoff berth took another hit. Standing before them that Friday evening, the Mountaineers coach, Rob Houseknecht, stood stoically — momentarily silent. When he began to address his team, he spoke in

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  • Remembering Two of The Baggy Pants Boys of 19390

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    It was with great sadness last week when it was learned that two of the “Baggy Pants Boys of 1939,” Bill Bair and Al “Sonny” Yearick had died. They were two of the thinning ranks of the boys who played on those first three Little League teams 81 years ago. Bill and Al were two

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  • Pin Trading Williamsport Winter Classic To Take Place At the Liberty Arena/KAOS Fun Zone January 24-260

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Pin trading as a hobby has mushroomed in recent years, particularly here in Williamsport, the home of the Little League World Series, where the opportunity to obtain and trade pins of various types is greatly enhanced. A large event celebrating this hobby, called the “Williamsport Winter Classic” will take place January 24 to 26 at

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  • Thomas Named to Bowman Field HOF

    Thomas Named to Bowman Field HOF0

    Scott Lowery

    Among the baseball dignitaries to be gathered at the January 15 Williamsport Crosscutters annual Hot Stove Banquet will be a face many may not recognize, but as soon as he opens his mouth the recognition will most likely be there. Following the past 20 years of distinguished service as the team’s Public Address announcer the

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  • Looking Back On Some of My Most Interesting and Notable Stories From 20190

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Besides being the end of the decade, 2019 was an interesting year. During this year, I was fortunate enough to have written many stories that I hope the readers of Webb Weekly found enjoyable. I want to look back now on some of my favorite and most notable stories from the year just passed. Several

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  • How About a Resolution?0

    Scott Lowery

    HAPPY NEW YEAR! Like when you do something for the first time, it seemed a bit strange to write the date 2020 as I prepared for this first column of the new year. Most likely many of us will have a few ‘date stumbles’ when we write our first check or fill out information at

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  • Pedie McDonald: Loyalsock Athletics’ Most Beloved and Fervent Fan

    Pedie McDonald: Loyalsock Athletics’ Most Beloved and Fervent Fan0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    At every Loyalsock High School athletic and even Loyalsock Little League game, there is always one unmistakable and enthusiastic person present at all of them — that is Pedie McDonald. No Loyalsock game would be complete without him being there. Pedie is a very special part of such contests. Pedie is the son of the

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  • Saluting Our Veterans0

    Scott Lowery

    First and foremost, may we all take a moment to pause and reflect upon the bravery and sacrifice made by all those men and women who have proudly worn our country’s uniform in the all-too-many battles that have been fought over the years to protect our way of life and keep us free. May your

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  • The Rest of the Story0

    Scott Lowery

    Legendary radio broadcaster, Paul Harvey, often entertained and informed his listeners with show segments he would entitle as ‘the rest of the story.’ Such is the case for me today. In a column penned at the conclusion of this year’s Little League Baseball World Series (Schreppel’s Strike), I referenced the occasion of South Williamsport resident

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  • Deciding Who Deserves a Do-Over0

    Jim Webb

    Before I get started, tip of my Little Mountaineer Little League cap to a wonderful lady, Dori Rankinen, chairperson of the South Williamsport Mummers’ Parade. Dory has done a fantastic job breathing life back into the event and keeping a great tradition marching down the streets of South Side. It’s great that the Mummers’ Committee

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  • Memories are Made of This0

    Scott Lowery

    Most of the flag-waving, cardboard-sliding, Simba-video-watching thousands who attended last month’s Little League Baseball World Series weren’t even born when Dean Martin’s 1955 hit record ‘Memories are Made of This’ was released. But those who witnessed the small-fry classic saw a variety of firsts that made the 2019 series a memorable one. The combination of

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  • Another Great Series

    Another Great Series0

    Jamie Spencer

    Congratulations to my friends at Little League International. The 2019 World Series was off the charts. I just wanted to say thanks for another great experience. The Spencers made it over to Lamade and Volunteer on a few occasions. My son is obsessed with Little League baseball, and he witnessed most if not all of

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  • Schreppel’s Strike

    Schreppel’s Strike1

    Scott Lowery

    As the ball snuggled securely into the catcher’ glove, a broad smile crossed the face of his battery mate. As he walked towards the dugout, the cheers of the crowd cascaded down upon him from the stands and grassy slopes surrounding Lamade Stadium. No, this wasn’t the final out of the championship game, or even

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  • Drum Corps Association World Championships To Be Held Here Labor Day Weekend0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Some of the world’s finest drum and bugle corps will be competing at Williamsport Area High School’s STA Stadium Friday, August 30 through Sunday, September 1. Twenty-five of these drum corps will strutting their stuff at the Drum Corps Association World Championships. This event has been described as the “Super Bowl of Drum Corps Competition.”

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  • Much More Than a Field of Dreams0

    Jim Webb

    The Little League World Series is a celebration of all that is right on God’s green earth. What a welcoming act the Grand Slam Parade has become. I am amazed every year how the folks of the West Branch Valley wrap their arms around the teams during the event. It is a huge hug of

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  • What a Time…0

    Steph Noviello
    • August 21, 2019

    It is a great time to live in the Williamsport area. People from all over the world are focused on our little town and it is always exciting and makes me proud to be from Williamsport. Good luck to all the remaining Little League teams! Because we send to print the Friday before you read

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  • 1969 Newberry LLWS Team Come Together For Nostalgic Gathering0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Rusty Sechler’s kitchen table was littered with photographs, newspaper clippings and various other artifacts from the 1969 Newberry Little League’ All-Stars World Series team and its run to that Series. But at that same time, there was the laughter, stories, and memories of the players from that team that gathered at Rusty’s house on the

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  • Baseball…Then and Now0

    Dave Bellomo

    Well it’s that time of year again. Kids are cramming to finish, or start, their Summer reading assignments. Parents are quietly looking forward to their kids getting back to school and into a daily routine. Summer is winding down. Oh, and if you are from Central Pennsylvania there is that small sporting event called the

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  • Series Sidebars0

    Scott Lowery

    Answering questions and providing support at a hectic pace, Brian McClintock, Little League Baseball’s Senior Director of Communications, took time from his World Series duties to address some of the most often asked-about topics surrounding the small-fry classic. Team Uniforms “This year Adidas became the new uniform partner for Little League International. They have done

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