1997 Senior League World Series

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1997 Senior League World Series
Tournament information
LocationKissimmee, Florida
DatesAugust 10–16
Final positions
ChampionsVenezuela San Francisco, Venezuela
Runner-upCalifornia Yucaipa, California
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The 1997 Senior League World Series took place from August 10–16 in Kissimmee, Florida, United States. San Francisco, Venezuela defeated Yucaipa, California in the championship game. It was Venezuela's second straight championship.

Teams[]

United States International
Florida Union Park, Florida
District 3
Host
Canada LaSalle, Ontario
Turtle Club
Canada
Michigan Saginaw, Michigan
North Saginaw
Central
England Huntingdon, England
RAF Alconbury
Europe
Pennsylvania Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
Lewisburg
East
Guam Hagåtña, Guam
Central
Far East
Florida Jacksonville, Florida
Arlington
South
Venezuela San Francisco, Venezuela
San Francisco
Latin America
California Yucaipa, California
Yucaipa American
West

Results[]

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

Winner's Bracket

Opening Game Bracket Final
1–0 Canada Canada 4
Canada Canada 3 Florida Host 6
Florida Florida 2 1–0 Florida Host 5
1–0 Michigan Michigan 0
Michigan Michigan 7
Guam Guam 6
2–0 Florida Host 2
2–0 Venezuela Venezuela 9
California California 1
Venezuela Venezuela 3
1–0 Venezuela Venezeuala 5
1–0 Pennsylvania Pennsylvania 0
England England 4
Pennsylvania Pennsylvania 11

Loser's Bracket

  Bracket Final
                                     
  1–1 Michigan Michigan 0  
0–1 Florida Florida 11   1–1 Canada Canada 0     2–1 Florida Florida 16    
0–1 England England 0   1–1 Florida Florida 3         3–1 Florida Florida 4
      3–1 California California (F/8) 5
0–1 California California 9         2–1 Florida Host 1    
0–1 Guam Guam 2   1–1 Pennsylvania Pennsylvania 2     2–1 California California 2  
  1–1 California California 3  

Placement Bracket

  Third Place Game
                                     
  2–2 Florida Host 10  
0–2 England England 1   1–2 Canada Canada 7     2–2 Canada Canada 0    
0–2 Guam Guam 7   1–2 Guam Guam 4         3–2 Florida Host 16
      3–2 Pennsylvania Pennsylvania 2
        3–2 Florida Florida    
  1–2 Michigan Michigan 4     2–2 Pennsylvania Pennsylvania  
  1–2 Pennsylvania Pennsylvania 7  

Elimination Round

  Semifinals     World Championship
                 
  2–0 Florida Host 2  
  2–0 Venezuela Venezuela 9    
      3–0 Venezuela Venezuela 10 · 3
      4–1 California California 13 · 0
  3–1 Florida Florida 4    
  3–1 California California (F/8) 5   Third Place Game
 
3–2 Florida Host 16
  3–2 Pennsylvania Pennsylvania 2
1997 Senior League World Series Champions
Flag of Venezuela 1930-2006.svg
San Francisco, Venezuela

References[]

  1. ^ 1997 Senior League Baseball World Series Tournament. [1] Littleleague.org
  2. ^ Venezuela Pounds Union Park In Series. [2]. Orlando Sentinel.
  3. ^ California, Venezuela Meet In Senior Final. [3]. Orlando Sentinel.
  4. ^ Venezuelan Team Recovers To Blank California For Title. [4]. Orlando Sentinel.
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