1983 Little League World Series

The 1983 Little League World Series took place between August 23 and August 27 in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The East Marietta National Little League of Marietta, Georgia, defeated the Liquito Hernandez Little League of Barahona, Dominican Republic, in the championship game of the 37th Little League World Series.

1983 Little League World Series
Tournament details
DatesAugust 23–August 27
Teams8
Final positions
ChampionsUnited StatesGeorgia (U.S. state) East Marietta National Little League
Marietta, Georgia
Runner-upDominican Republic Liquito Hernandez Little League
Barahona, Dominican Republic
← 1982
1984 →

The championship game did not feature a team from Taiwan for the first time since 1976. Their six consecutive finals appearances remain a record by one country or U.S. state.

Teams

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United States International
  Chicago, Illinois
Central Region
Jackie Robinson West Little League
   Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Canada Region
Fleurimont Little League
  Stamford, Connecticut
East Region
American Little League
  Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Europe Region
Persian Gulf Little League
  Marietta, Georgia
South Region
East Marietta National Little League
   Osaka, Japan
Far East Region
Osaka Yodogawa Little League
  Sacramento, California
West Region
Pacific Little League
  Barahona, Dominican Republic
Latin America Region
Liquito Hernandez Little League

Championship Bracket

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Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
          
 
August 23
 
 
  Illinois2
 
August 25
 
  Georgia7
 
  Connecticut8
 
August 24
 
  Georgia9
 
  Connecticut 8
 
August 27
 
  California2
 
  Georgia3
 
August 23
 
  Dominican Republic1
 
  Japan1
 
August 25
 
  Saudi Arabia0
 
  Japan0
 
August 24
 
  Dominican Republic3 Third place
 
  Dominican Republic8
 
August 26
 
  Canada2
 
  Connecticut3
 
 
  Japan11
 

Position Bracket

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Games A & BGame D
 
      
 
August 24
 
 
  Saudi Arabia0
 
August 26
 
  Illinois15
 
  California0
 
August 25
 
  Illinois5
 
  Canada0
 
 
  California10
 
Game C
 
 
August 26
 
 
  Canada0
 
 
  Saudi Arabia2
1983 Little League World Series Champions
  
East Marietta National Little League
Marietta, Georgia

Champions Path

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The East Marietta National LL had an undefeated record of 11–0 to reach the LLWS.[1][2] In total, their record was 14–0.

Round Opposition Result
Georgia State Tournament
Opening Round   Moreland-Grantville LL 10–0
Winner's Bracket Semifinals   Belvedere LL 5–1
Winner's Bracket Finals   Murphey Candler National LL 3–0
Championship   Warner Robins American LL 11–7
Southern Regional
Opening Round   Bellevue Western American LL 6–0
Quarterfinals   Continental LL 10–0
Semifinals   Lenoir LL 17–3
Southern Region Championship   Vienna American LL 5–4

Notable players

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References

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  1. ^ "Georgia State Tournament Results". Unpage.com. Retrieved October 12, 2010. [dead link]
  2. ^ "East Region Tournament". Unpage.com. Retrieved October 12, 2010.
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