1948 Little League World Series Explained

Dates:August 25–August 28
Num Teams:8
Champion Other: Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
Second Other: St. Petersburg, Florida

The 1948 Little League World Series was held from August 25 to August 28 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.[1] The Lock Haven All Stars of Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, defeated the St. Petersburg All Stars of St. Petersburg, Florida, in the championship game of the 2nd Little League World Series.[2] The event was referred to as the National Little League Tournament,[3] as "World Series" naming was not adopted until the following year.

Teams

Middletown, Connecticut
St. Petersburg, Florida
Hammonton, New Jersey
Corning, New York
Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
West Shore, Pennsylvania
Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Alexandria, Virginia

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Notes and References

  1. News: Wmsport Advances in Little League Tourney . Pottsville Republican . . 18 . August 26, 1948 . August 24, 2018 . newspapers.com.
  2. News: Lock Haven Captures Little League Title . . . 30 . August 29, 1948 . August 24, 2018 . newspapers.com.
  3. News: Little League to Start Tournament . Standard-Sentinel . . 12 . August 26, 1948 . August 24, 2018 . newspapers.com.