1968 Senior League World Series

1968 Senior League World Series
Tournament information
LocationGary, Indiana
DatesAugust 13–18, 1968
Final positions
Champions New Hyde Park, New York
Runner-up West Tampa, Florida

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.

Teams

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

[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

  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