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Article: Washington loads bases for Pony League World Series

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One of the area's most prestigious summer athletic traditions will continue when the 2009 Pony League World Series, for 13-and 14- year olds, takes place in Washington, home of Pony Baseball and Softball. The series, an eight team, two-division, double elimination tournament, will begin Aug. 7 and conclude Aug.15 with the 1 p.m. championship game.

This summer's Pony League World Series (Pony is an acronym for Protect Our Nation's Youth.) will mark the 46th time in the 58-year history that Washington will present the event.

Washington presented the first 12 championships from 1952 through 1963 and also served as the site from 1968-1973, 1976, and 1981- 1982. The event has taken place every ...

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