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

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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