1968 Big League World Series

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1968 Big League World Series
Tournament information
LocationWinston-Salem, North Carolina
DatesAugust 7–10
Final positions
ChampionsWest Virginia Charleston, West Virginia
Runner-upNew York (state) New Hyde Park, New York
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The 1968 Big League World Series took place from August 7–10 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States. Charleston, West Virginia defeated New Hyde Park, New York in the championship game.

This was the inaugural BLWS.

Teams[]

United States
North Carolina Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Southwest Forsyth
Host
New York (state) New Hyde Park, New York

East
Indiana Indianapolis, Indiana

North
West Virginia Charleston, West Virginia

South
California BarstowVictorville, California

West

Results[]

[1][2][3][4][5]

  Opening Round Round 2 Semifinals Championship
                                       
  West Virginia West Virginia (F/8) 5  
  California California 2     1–0 West Virginia West Virginia 3  
    New York (state) New York 2    
      2–0 West Virginia West Virginia 3  
      1–0 North Carolina North Carolina 1    
  North Carolina North Carolina 7          
  Indiana Indiana 3        
          3–0 West Virginia West Virginia (F/9) 3
            2–1 New York (state) New York 2
      0–1 New York (state) New York 9        
      1–1 California California 5          
  0–1 California California           1–1 North Carolina North Carolina    
  0–1 Indiana Indiana         1–1 New York (state) New York  
     
   


1968 Big League World Series Champions
Flag of West Virginia.svg
Charleston, West Virginia

References[]

  1. ^ Little Loop Play Continues Today. Kannapolis Daily Independent
  2. ^ Charleston Wins, 3-2 on Run by Taschler. Charleston Gazette-Mail
  3. ^ Barstow Eliminated. Ontario Daily Report
  4. ^ Charleston Big League Club Nears Title After Turning Back Winston-Salem 3-1. Charleston Gazette-Mail
  5. ^ Tabor's Single Gives Charleston Boys National Title. Charleston Gazette-Mail
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