1968 Senior League World Series

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1968 Senior League World Series
Tournament information
LocationGary, Indiana
DatesAugust 13–18, 1968
Final positions
ChampionsNew York (state) New Hyde Park, New York
Runner-upFlorida West Tampa, Florida
← 1967
1969 →

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

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United States International
Indiana Gary, Indiana
East Glen Park
Host
Canada Fort William, Ontario

Canada
New York (state) New Hyde Park, New York

East
Mexico Matamoros, Mexico

Latin America
Ohio Dayton, Ohio
Dayton View
North
Florida West Tampa, Florida

South
California Sacramento, California
Grant
West

Results

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Upper round 1Upper round 2Upper finalWorld Championship
Florida Florida4
Ohio Ohio0
1–0Florida Florida2
1–0California California6
California California4
Canada Canada3
2–0California California0
2–0New York (state) New York2
Indiana Indiana0
New York (state) New York3
1–0New York (state) New York6
Mexico Mexico0
3–0New York (state) New York6
4–1Florida Florida3
Lower round 1Lower round 2Lower round 3Lower final
0–1Mexico Mexico0
0–1Ohio Ohio21–1Ohio Ohio32–1California California
0–1Canada Canada02–1Ohio Ohio03–1Florida Florida
2–1Florida Florida3
1–1Florida Florida6
0–1Indiana Indiana2
1968 Senior League World Series Champions

New Hyde Park, New York

References

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  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