1961 Senior League World Series

The 1961 Senior League World Series (then known as the "Senior Division Tournament") took place from August 22–25 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States at Bowman Field. Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania defeated Sylva, North Carolina in the championship game.

1961 Senior League World Series
Tournament information
LocationWilliamsport, Pennsylvania
DatesAugust 22–25
Final positions
Champions Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania
Runner-up Sylva, North Carolina

This was the inaugural SLWS.

Teams

United States
South Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Host
Sylva, North Carolina

Atmore, Alabama

Brook Park, Ohio

Harlan, Kentucky

Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania

North East, Maryland

Riverside, Rhode Island

Pompton Lakes, New Jersey

Results

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

  Opening Game First Round Semifinals Championship
                                     
Host 3  
Maryland 2     1–0 Host 1  
        Pennsylvania 2    
      1–0 Pennsylvania (F/8) 9  
      1–0 New Jersey 8  
        New Jersey 2    
        Alabama 0  
    2–0 Pennsylvania 8
  2–0 North Carolina 1
    North Carolina 9  
    Kentucky 0    
      1–0 North Carolina 6
      1–0 Rhode Island 0  
    Ohio 2    
    Rhode Island 6  
1961 Senior League World Series Champions

Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania

References

  1. Mexico Wins on No-Hitter. Bristol Daily Courier
  2. LL 'Seniors' in 2nd Round. Lock Haven Express
  3. Teams Meet Today for Senior LL Title. Clearfield Progress
  4. Natrona Takes Senior Honors. Dubois Courier Express
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