Iowa’s Little League World Series team accused of sign stealing in wild drama
An Iowa team is headed to the Little League World Series, but it’s being accused of cheating to get there. The Iowa team’s tournament-clinching victory is facing accusations that they were illegally stealing signs.
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An Iowa team is headed to the Little League World Series, but it’s being accused of cheating to get there. The Iowa team’s tournament-clinching victory is facing accusations that they were illegally stealing signs. Davenport Northwest, who defeated Whitefish Bay of Wisconsin, 7-6, in Friday’s Midwest Regional Championship to earn a trip to Williamsport, were accused of stealing signs and tipping off their hitters during the bottom of the second inning. A baserunner on second, from Davenport Northwest, was seen gesturing toward his teammate in the batter’s box, which the Whitefish Bay seemed to catch on to.
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- An Iowa team is headed to the Little League World Series, but it’s being accused of cheating to get there. The Iowa team’s tournament-clinching victory is facing accusations that they were illegally stealing signs.
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Iowa’s Little League World Series team accused of sign stealing in wild drama
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