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Guam ready for Aussies in tournament

by Dave Delgado

Guam - Opening games for the Oceania AAA 18 Under Baseball Tournament starts Friday with the CNMI taking on New Zealand at 4pm at the Paseo Stadium. Guam will take to the field at 7:00 pm against Australia in the later game. The 4 teams are vying for a chance to represent their country in the 2012 International Baseball Federation 18 Under Baseball World Championships to be played in Korea.

The format will be double round robin with the first and second place teams to play a single game for Gold and Silver. Third and Fourth place teams after the round robin will play a single game for bronze.

The tournament is sponsored by Guam Major League Inc. and the Department of Parks and Recreation.