1968 Big League World Series

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.

1968 Big League World Series
Tournament information
LocationWinston-Salem, North Carolina
DatesAugust 7–10
Final positions
Champions Charleston, West Virginia
Runner-up New Hyde Park, New York

This was the inaugural BLWS.

Teams
United States
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Southwest Forsyth
Host
New Hyde Park, New York

East
Indianapolis, Indiana

North
Charleston, West Virginia

South
Barstow–Victorville, California

West

Results

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

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


1968 Big League World Series Champions

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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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