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District One Little League Tournament Opens
Stamford American's 1951 Little League World Series champions were honored on the 60th anniversary of their victory.
Tuesday marked the opening ceremonies for the District One Little League tournament, which got under way with defending champion North Stamford defeating Springdale, 5-2 in the first game.
During the opening ceremonies, which included the parade of the 14 teams competing, the 1951 Stamford American Little League World Series champions were honored on the 60th anniversary of their victory.
Pool play continues in the District One tournament through July 10 at various sites in the region.
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Group A includes National Lione (Stamford), North Stamford, Northrop (Stamford) , Redding, Ridgefield American, Springdale (Stamford) and Stamford American. Group B includes Darien American and National, Fedederal (Stamford), Norwalk, Ridgefield National, Weston and Wilton.
After round robin play within in each group, the two top finishers in each poll advance to a playoff tournament.
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The eventual winner qualifies for the section one tournament, to be hosted by Orange of District Four, July 20-27. The two sectional winners clash in a best-of-three series to determine the state champion.
The Connecticut state winner advances to the New England Regionals in Bristol from Aug. 4-14. The eight regional winners from around the country qualify for the Little World Series, to be played from Aug. 18-28 in Williamsport.
