1967 World Lacrosse Championship

The 1967 World Lacrosse Championship was the first World Lacrosse Championship for men's field lacrosse teams and was played in Toronto, Canada during May 1967. The United States won the round robin tournament.[1]

1967 World Lacrosse Championship
Tournament details
Host country Canada
Dates17-22 May
Venue(s)East York Stadium, Toronto, Canada
Final positions
Gold  United States (1st title)
Silver  Australia
Bronze  Canada
Fourth place England
1974 →

The United States were represented by their National Champions the Mount Washington Lacrosse Club from Baltimore. They beat England, Canada, and Australia.[2] Canada was represented by box lacrosse players from the Peterborough Petes and Green Gaels.

Results
Team 1  Score  Team 2
England  9–11  Australia
United States  15–3  England
Canada  11–8  England
Canada  10–18  Australia
Canada  7–18  United States
United States  25–11  Australia

Standings
Pos Team P W D L Pts
1 United States33006
2 Australia32014
3 Canada31022
4 England30030

References
  1. "International Lacrosse Events History" (PDF). Federation of International Lacrosse.
  2. "ALL-TIME FIL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS". US Lacrosse.
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