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Senior League World Series (Asia–Pacific Region)
The Senior League World Series – Asia-Pacific Region (formerly the Far East Region) is one of six international regions that currently send teams to the World Series in Easley, South Carolina. The region's participation in the Senior League World Series (SLWS) dates back to 1972. It has produced the most championships (17) of any region, all won by Taiwan. Taiwan won nine straight titles from 1972–1980, the longest streak for any Little League division. Taiwan has not competed at the Senior League level since 1996. They won every regional tournament they entered. Senior World Series Opens Sunday In Kissimmee Orlando Sentinel. Asia-Pacific Region Countries * * * * * * Region Champions ''As of the 2022 Senior League World Series.'' Results by Country ''As of the 2022 Senior League World Series.'' See also Asia-Pacific Region in other Little League divisions: * Little League — Far East ''(defunct)'' ** Asia-Pacific & Middle East **Japan * Intermediate League *Junior Le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each, taking turns batting and fielding. The game occurs over the course of several plays, with each play generally beginning when a player on the fielding team, called the pitcher, throws a ball that a player on the batting team, called the batter, tries to hit with a bat. The objective of the offensive team (batting team) is to hit the ball into the field of play, away from the other team's players, allowing its players to run the bases, having them advance counter-clockwise around four bases to score what are called " runs". The objective of the defensive team (referred to as the fielding team) is to prevent batters from becoming runners, and to prevent runners' advance around the bases. A run is scored when a runner legally advances around the bases in order and touches home plate (the place where the player started as a batter). The principal objective of the batting team is to hav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hualien City
Hualien City (; Wade-Giles: Hua¹-lien² Shih⁴; Hokkien POJ: ''Hoa-lian-chhī'' or ''Hoa-liân-chhī'') is a county-administered city and the county seat of Hualien County, Taiwan. It is located on the east coast of Taiwan on the Pacific Ocean, and has a population of 106,368 inhabitants. Name Hualien County annals () record that the city was called "Kilai" () until the early twentieth century. This name refers to the Sakiraya Taiwanese aborigines and their settlement. After Taiwan came under Japanese rule in 1895 its governors sought to change the name because "Kilai" is pronounced the same as the Japanese word for . The name was eventually changed to . After World War II the incoming Kuomintang-led Republic of China retained the Kanji spelling but shortened the name to just , or ''Hualien'' via Chinese romanization. History The Spaniards built mines for gold in Hualien in 1622. Permanent settlements began in 1851, when 2,200 Han Chinese farmers led by Huang A-fong (黃 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1990 Senior League World Series
The 1990 Senior League World Series took place from August 12–18 in Kissimmee, Florida, United States. Taipei, Taiwan defeated Danville, California in the championship game. It was Taiwan's third straight title. In an effort to boost attendance, the Host team was re-introduced. Teams Results Yet Another World Title For Taiwan Orlando Sentinel The ''Orlando Sentinel'' is the primary newspaper of Orlando, Florida, and the Central Florida region. It was founded in 1876 and is currently owned by Tribune Publishing Company. The ''Orlando Sentinel'' is owned by parent company, '' Tribune P .... Winner's Bracket Loser's Bracket Placement Bracket Elimination Round References {{Little League Senior League World Series Senior League World Series 1990 in sports in Florida ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1989 Senior League World Series
The 1989 Senior League World Series took place from August 14–19 in Kissimmee, Florida, United States. Pingtung, Taiwan defeated Surrey, Canada twice in the championship game. It was Taiwan's second straight title. This was the final SLWS to feature 8 teams, a host team would be added in 1990. Teams Results Cinderella Goes Home Alone Orlando Sentinel. References {{Little League Senior League World Series Senior League World Series The Senior League World Series is a baseball tournament for adolescence aged 13 to 16 years old that began in 1961. In 2017, the tournament was moved from Bangor, Maine to Easley, South Carolina. (Easley was the site of the Big League World Seri ... 1989 in sports in Florida ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1988 Senior League World Series
The 1988 Senior League World Series took place from August 15–20 in Kissimmee, Florida, United States. Pingtung, Taiwan defeated Maracaibo, Venezuela in the championship game. Teams Results Taiwanese Are Best In Seniors Far East Team Whips Venezuela In Final Orlando Sentinel. References {{Little League Senior League World Series Senior League World Series The Senior League World Series is a baseball tournament for adolescence aged 13 to 16 years old that began in 1961. In 2017, the tournament was moved from Bangor, Maine to Easley, South Carolina. (Easley was the site of the Big League World Seri ... 1988 in sports in Florida ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1987 Senior League World Series
The 1987 Senior League World Series took place from August 17–22 in Kissimmee, Florida, United States. Athens, Ohio defeated Tampa, Florida twice in the championship game. Teams Results 12 Errors Result In Pennant Loss For Tampa Bay Orlando Sentinel The ''Orlando Sentinel'' is the primary newspaper of Orlando, Florida, and the Central Florida region. It was founded in 1876 and is currently owned by Tribune Publishing Company. The ''Orlando Sentinel'' is owned by parent company, '' Tribune P .... References {{Little League Senior League World Series Senior League World Series 1987 in sports in Florida ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1986 Senior League World Series
The 1986 Senior League World Series took place from August 11–16 in Kissimmee, Florida, United States. Taipei, Taiwan defeated Brenham, Texas in the championship game. This was the first SLWS held in Kissimmee. Teams Results Osceola County Stadium Gets Senior Series In '87 Orlando Sentinel References {{Little League Senior League World Series Senior League World Series The Senior League World Series is a baseball tournament for adolescence aged 13 to 16 years old that began in 1961. In 2017, the tournament was moved from Bangor, Maine to Easley, South Carolina. (Easley was the site of the Big League World Seri ... 1986 in sports in Florida Sports competitions in Florida Sports in Kissimmee, Florida Events in Kissimmee, Florida ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1985 Senior League World Series
The 1985 Senior League World Series took place from August 12–18 in Gary, Indiana, United States. Pingtung, Taiwan defeated Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles nl, In vrijheid verenigd"Unified by freedom" , national_anthem = , common_languages = Dutch English Papiamento , demonym = Netherlands Antillean , capital = Willemstad , year_start = 1954 , year_end = 2010 , date_start = 15 December , ... in the championship game. This was the final SLWS held in Gary. Teams Results Taiwan Wins Senior Series. Kokomo Tribune References {{Little League Senior League World Series Senior League World Series 1985 in sports in Indiana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1984 Senior League World Series
The 1984 Senior League World Series took place from August 13–18 in Gary, Indiana, United States. Altamonte Springs, Florida defeated Pingtung, Taiwan in the championship game. Teams Results Altamonte Ballplayers on Top of the World. Orlando Sentinel The ''Orlando Sentinel'' is the primary newspaper of Orlando, Florida, and the Central Florida region. It was founded in 1876 and is currently owned by Tribune Publishing Company. The ''Orlando Sentinel'' is owned by parent company, '' Tribune P .... References {{Little League Senior League World Series Senior League World Series 1984 in sports in Indiana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1983 Senior League World Series
The 1983 Senior League World Series took place from August 15–20 in Gary, Indiana, United States. Pingtung, Taiwan defeated Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles in the championship game. Teams Results Senior Little League The Spokesman-Review ''The Spokesman-Review'' is a daily broadsheet newspaper based in Spokane, Washington, the city's sole remaining daily publication. It has the third-highest readership among daily newspapers in the state, with most of its readership base i .... References {{Little League Senior League World Series Senior League World Series 1983 in sports in Indiana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1982 Senior League World Series
The 1982 Senior League World Series took place from August 16–21 in Gary, Indiana, United States. Santa Barbara, California defeated Orange Park, Florida Florida is a state located in the Southeastern region of the United States. Florida is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the northwest by Alabama, to the north by Georgia, to the east by the Bahamas and Atlantic Ocean, and ... in the championship game. Teams Results Gary Honors to California. Lethbridge Herald References {{Little League Senior League World Series Senior League World Series 1982 in sports in Indiana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1981 Senior League World Series
The 1981 Senior League World Series took place from August 17–22 in Gary, Indiana, United States. Georgetown, Delaware defeated Danville, California in the championship game. Taiwan's streak of nine consecutive SLWS titles ended as they finished in third place. The mark of nine straight championships still stands for all divisions of Little League baseball, and softball. Teams Results The Danville, Calif., West team ousted Taiwan from the.. United Press International United Press International (UPI) is an American international news agency whose newswires, photo, news film, and audio services provided news material to thousands of newspapers, magazines, radio and television stations for most of the 2 ... References {{Little League Senior League World Series Senior League World Series 1981 in sports in Indiana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
