1961 Senior League World Series

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

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.

This was the inaugural SLWS.

Teams

United States
Pennsylvania South Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Host 		North Carolina Sylva, North Carolina

Alabama Atmore, Alabama

 Ohio Brook Park, Ohio

Kentucky Harlan, Kentucky

 Pennsylvania Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania

Maryland North East, Maryland

 Rhode Island Riverside, Rhode Island

New Jersey Pompton Lakes, New Jersey

Results

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

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