1989 Big League World Series Explained

Tourney Name:	Big League World Series
Year:	1989
Country:	United States
Num Teams:	11
Champion Other:	Taipei, Taiwan
Second Other:	Maracaibo, Venezuela
Prevseason:	1988
Nextseason:	1990

The 1989 Big League World Series took place from August 12–19 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States. Taipei, Taiwan defeated Maracaibo, Venezuela in the championship game. It was Taiwan's third straight championship.

This year featured the debut of the Central America region.^[1]

Teams

United States	International
Broward County, Florida District 10 Host	Surrey, British Columbia, Canada Canada
Dover, Delaware East	Panama City, Panama Central America
Chicago, Illinois North	Ramstein, West Germany Europe
Orlando, Florida South	Taipei, Taiwan Far East
San Leandro, California West	Carolina, Puerto Rico Puerto Rico
	Maracaibo, Venezuela Venezuela

Results

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Notes and References

1. Probability Of Expansion Leads To Format Changes. http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1989-06-22/sports/8901310961_1_venezuela-usa-broward-county-all-stars-format . Sun-Sentinel.
2. Broward Ousts Puerto Rico From Series. http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1989-08-17/sports/8902260413_1_broward-puerto-rico-first-pitch . Sun-Sentinel.
3. Venezuela Eliminates Broward Home Runs Lead To A 3-1 Victory. http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1989-08-18/sports/8902260655_1_broward-all-stars-sixth-inning-home-homer . Sun-Sentinel.
4. Venezuela To Face Taiwan For Title. http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1989-08-18/sports/8902260655_1_broward-all-stars-sixth-inning-home-homer . Sun-Sentinel.
5. Far East Keeps Title, Beats Venezuela 1-0. http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1989-08-20/sports/8902270073_1_venezuela-base-runner . Sun-Sentinel.