1968 Big League World Series Explained

Tourney Name:	Big League World Series
Year:	1968
Country:	United States
Num Teams:	5
Champion Other:	Charleston, West Virginia
Second Other:	New Hyde Park, New York
Nextseason:	1969

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
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

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Notes and 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