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Texas Judge Restores Tulsa 12U, Allows Boerne Game

8/12/2026

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Summary

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Texas Judge Ryan Luna issued a restraining order on August 11, 2026 that reinstated Tulsa National 12U after its August 10 disqualification for an ineligible player.
Luna said Tulsa showed a probable right to relief and that the disputed player never played.
The order lets Tulsa face Boerne Little League at 6 p.m. ET in Waco on August 11, 2026, after Boerne beat Ascension Parish 4-1 on August 10.

History

Historical Context

In 1975 Little League Baseball barred all international teams after Taiwan’s dominance—outscoring U.S. squads 120-2 and sparking age-fraud concerns that led to a ban. A 12-1 vote later repealed the restriction and tightened eligibility rules, a precedent echoed in Texas Judge Ryan Luna’s August 11 2026 order reinstating Tulsa National’s 12U team.

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Story summary

Texas Judge Ryan Luna issued a restraining order on August 11, 2026 that reinstated Tulsa National 12U after its August 10 disqualification for an ineligible player.
Luna said Tulsa showed a probable right to relief and that the disputed player never played.
The order lets Tulsa face Boerne Little League at 6 p.m. ET in Waco on August 11, 2026, after Boerne beat Ascension Parish 4-1 on August 10.

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