Miscellany

Rain interrupted the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa., after Guadalupe, Mexico, reached the semifinals with a soggy, abbreviated 3-0 victory over Surrey, British Columbia. Five games will be played today.

Port Angeles, Wash., staved off elimination with an 8-3 win over Altamonte Springs, Fla., in the Babe Ruth World Series in Clifton Park, N.Y. Port Angeles will take on South Shore of Staten Island today in a loser-out contest.

Romania became the first European nation to qualify for next year’s World Cup after its 4-2 victory over Macedonia maintained its perfect record with seven wins in Group Eight.