1980 Big League World Series

The 1980 Big League World Series took place from August 16–23 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States. Buena Park, California defeated Orlando, Florida in the championship game.

1980 Big League World Series
Tournament information
LocationFort Lauderdale, Florida
DatesAugust 16–23
Final positions
Champions Buena Park, California
Runner-up Orlando, Florida

Teams
United States International
Broward County, Florida

Host		 Lethbridge, Alberta
Elks
Canada
Providence, Rhode Island

East		 West Germany

Europe
Chicago, Illinois

North		 Taipei, Taiwan

Far East
Orlando, Florida

South		 Mexico

Mexico
Buena Park, California

West		 Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico
Venezuela

Venezuela

Results

[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]

Opening Round

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— Puerto Rico 5
— Canada 1
—
   
— Taiwan 6
— Illinois 0
—
   
— California 16
— West Germany 1

Winner's Bracket

— — Bracket Final
         
1–0 Puerto Rico 3
— Venezuela 4
1–0 Venezuela 2
2–0 Taiwan 7
1–0 Taiwan 7
— Mexico 0
3–0 Taiwan 2
3–0 California 5
1–0 California 12
— Rhode Island 0
2–0 California 13
1–0 Host 1
— Host (F/9) 1
— Florida 0

Loser's Bracket

  — — — — Bracket Semifinal
                                               
    0–1 Illinois  
    0–1 Rhode Island     1–1 Puerto Rico 0  
        1–1 Illinois 1    
      1–1 Host 6  
      2–1 Illinois 2  
           
         
    2–1 Host 1
  3–1 Florida 4
     
       
      1–1 Venezuela 1
      2–1 Florida 2  
    0–1 Mexico 1    
    0–1 Florida 8     1–1 Florida 7  
0–1 West Germany 3     1–1 Canada 0  
0–1 Canada 7

Elimination Round

Semifinals Championship
      
3–0 Taiwan 2
3–0 California 5
4–0 California 3
5–1 Florida 2
3–1 Taiwan 1
4–1 Florida 5
1980 Big League World Series Champions

Buena Park, California

References
  1. Elks Drop Opening Contest in Big League World Series. Lethbridge Herald
  2. Orlando Wastes Scoring Chances, Bows to Broward. Orlando Sentinel
  3. Elks Eliminated from Big League World Series. Lethbridge Herald
  4. The West Got Here with Too Many Hits for the Local Boys. Fort Lauderdale News
  5. Hot BP Faces Taiwan Stars. Orange County Register
  6. Buena Park Is Assured Spot in Big League Final. Orange County Register
  7. USA South Eliminates Broward, Taiwan. Fort Lauderdale News
  8. Buena Park Takes Series With 3-2 Win. Orange County Register
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