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The New England Region is one of ten United States regions that currently send teams to the Little League World Series, the largest youth baseball competition in the world. The region's participation in the Little League World Series dates back to 1957, when it was known as the East Region .
A court case began on Pepe's behalf, which was supported by NOW. Ultimately, in 1974, the New Jersey Superior Court decided that Little League Baseball must allow girls to play. [4] [1] Pepe became a minor celebrity and drew media attention to various women's causes at the time. [1] [4] The New York Yankees made her an honorary "Yankee for a ...
Maria Pepe played Little League baseball in 1972, paving the way for a lawsuit that opened the doors for other girls to play. Maria Pepe played Little League baseball in 1972, paving the way for a ...
The 2020 Little League World Series was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic; The 2021 Little League World Series only featured United States teams for the first time since 1975. Two teams from each of the 8 U.S. regions participated in the World Series (regional champion and runner-up)
Aug. 14—One foot the other way might have resulted in a stunning win to open the Little League Baseball World Series for the Salem Youth Baseball 10-12-year-old All-Stars. Instead, Grayson ...
Little League Baseball (World Series) South Williamsport, Pennsylvania: 1947 10–12 years old Intermediate League Baseball (World Series) Livermore, California: 2013 11–13 years old Junior League Baseball (World Series) Taylor, Michigan: 1981 13–14 years old Senior League Baseball (World Series) Easley, South Carolina: 1961 13–16 years old
The 12-year-old Weaver is just the 22nd girl to play in the tournament’s history. The first Little League World Series was held in 1947. With bases empty, Stella hit a hard grounder to short and ...
The following year, a second league was formed in Williamsport, and Little League Baseball grew to become an international organization with nearly 200,000 teams in every U.S. state and more than 80 countries. [6] Kathryn "Tubby" Johnston Massar was the first woman to play in a Little League baseball game, in 1950.