1968 Senior League World Series

Summary

The 1968 Senior League World Series took place from August 13–18 in Gary, Indiana, United States. New Hyde Park, New York defeated West Tampa, Florida in the championship game. It was the third straight title for New York. This was the first SLWS held in Gary.

1968 Senior League World Series
Tournament information
LocationGary, Indiana
DatesAugust 13–18, 1968
Final positions
ChampionsNew York (state) New Hyde Park, New York
Runner-upFlorida West Tampa, Florida
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Teams edit

United States International
  Gary, Indiana
East Glen Park
Host
  Fort William, Ontario

Canada
  New Hyde Park, New York

East
  Matamoros, Mexico

Latin America
  Dayton, Ohio
Dayton View
North
  West Tampa, Florida

South
  Sacramento, California
Grant
West

Results edit

[1][2][3][4][5]

Upper round 1Upper round 2Upper finalWorld Championship
  Florida4
  Ohio0
1–0  Florida2
1–0  California6
  California4
  Canada3
2–0  California0
2–0  New York2
  Indiana0
  New York3
1–0  New York6
  Mexico0
3–0  New York6
4–1  Florida3
Lower round 1Lower round 2Lower round 3Lower final
0–1  Mexico0
0–1  Ohio21–1  Ohio32–1  California
0–1  Canada02–1  Ohio03–1  Florida
2–1  Florida3
1–1  Florida6
0–1  Indiana2
1968 Senior League World Series Champions
 
New Hyde Park, New York

References edit

  1. ^ Gary Squad in Reversal. Hammond Times
  2. ^ No-Hitter Highlights Senior Play. Hammond Times
  3. ^ West Tampa Eliminates East Glen Park by 6-2. Hammond Times
  4. ^ Title Games Spice Card. Hammond Times
  5. ^ New York Nine Captures Title. Hammond Times