Youth athletic organizations in the city are struggling to maintain access and engagement, which means fewer young people can benefit from the opportunities sports provide.
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The slow fade of youth sports in Milwaukee
Fewer kids are playing sports, including baseball in Milwaukee, as the competitive gap between baseball in the city and suburbs continues to grow.
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United Community Center to drop Felix Mantilla Little League
After several decades of running the Felix Mantilla Little League on the South Side, United Community Center announced on Facebook that this season was its last.
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District 3 police, residents bond on the ball diamond
Next Door Foundation organized a softball game to strengthen relations between District 3 police and residents.
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Students swing for the fences in baseball essay contest
Fourth- through ninth-grade students are invited to enter an essay contest about how they used values demonstrated by Jackie Robinson, the first African American baseball player in the major leagues, to overcome personal barriers. Prizes include a trip to the World Series.