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, 1961
Final positions
ChampionsPennsylvania Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania
Runner-upNorth Carolina Sylva, North Carolina
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This was the inaugural SLWS.

Teams

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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

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

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

References

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  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