The Little League World Series Experience Across Nations
Jay Bennett profiles the Little League World Series, tracing its history from 1939 to Williamsport. The piece highlights how players travel from 104 countries, the global mix of teams, and the unique culture at International Grove where youths bond beyond language and sport.
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Peoria
Poland
Williamsport
Pennsylvania
Lance van Auken
Little League
van Auken
International Grove
Illinois
Alabama
Connecticut
Puerto Rico
Korea
Japan
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Three youths share secrets of being good sports
Jim O a 12 year old baseball football golf and wrestling says good sportsmanship starts with meaning it when you tell the other team good game. Aurora S a 10 year old softball runner notes teamwork matters most while Dan O a 10 year old soccer quitter cites bad sportsmanship as a reason to stop.
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Jim O
Jim
Dolphins
Dan Marino
Yankees
Derek Jeter
Aurora S
Aurora
Dan O
Dan
Coaches and family shape Elena and Katrina's resolve
Elena, 13, East Islip NY, thanks her Tae Kwon Do instructor, teachers, mom, dad, and little sister for support. Katrina, 11, Burnaby BC, credits coaches and friends for belief and happiness that fuel her effort. Both describe mentors as key to their growth.
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Katrina
Burnaby
British Columbia
Canada
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