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Donovan heads home

   It’s that time of year again, when the best 12-year-old Little Leaguers around the world vie for a chance for Williamsport, Pennsylvania, to represent their state, country, territory or province in the fabled Little League world Series.
    Tonight starts the next round in regional play in Massachusetts, and there are few surprises as to which powerhouses are dominating their districts. Advancing, almost like clockwork, are Joe Schwartz of Worcester, Barnstable National, Everett and Peabody National.
    There are a couple of surprises, like the team representing the small bedroom community of Lynnfield.
    And then, there’s Walpole. It used to be that Walpole would be one of the surprises, but no longer. With dedicated coaching, strong fan base, talented kids and a pure love for baseball all around, Walpole has again become a highly respected baseball community, like the days when Joe Morgan and Johnny Turco played.
    Of course there was no Little League back then, and the chance now to play other …