1970 Senior League World Series

1970 Senior League World Series

Tournament information
Location	Gary, Indiana
Dates	August 17–23, 1970
Final positions
Champions	West Tampa, Florida
Runner-up	Throggs Neck, New York

The 1970 Senior League World Series took place from August 17–23 in Gary, Indiana, United States. West Tampa, Florida defeated Throggs Neck, New York in the championship game.

This year featured the debut of the Caribbean region.

Teams

United States	International
Gary, Indiana Junedale Host	Windsor, Ontario Canada
Throggs Neck, New York East	Caguas, Puerto Rico Caribbean
Painesville, Ohio North	Brussels, Belgium Europe
West Tampa, Florida South	Monterrey, Mexico Latin America
Santa Ana, California West

Results

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Winner's Bracket

	Opening Game					First Round					—					Bracket Final
						1–0	Mexico	0
	—	Puerto Rico	1			—	Canada	4
	—	Mexico	2								1–0	Canada	3
											1–0	New York	6
						—	New York	4
						—	Indiana	3
																2–0	New York	4
																2–0	Florida	11
						—	California (F/8)	3
						—	Belgium	2
											1–0	California	1
											1–0	Florida	3
						—	Ohio	0
						—	Florida	15

Loser's Bracket

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Bracket Semifinal

0–1

Puerto Rico

1

1–1

Canada

5

0–1

Indiana

6

1–1

Indiana

6

2–1

Mexico

1

2–1

Indiana

2–1

Ohio

1–1

California

1

0–1

Belgium

1

1–1

Ohio

2

0–1

Ohio

12

1–1

Mexico

7

Elimination Round

	Semifinals					World Championship
	2–0	New York	4
	2–0	Florida	11
						3–0	Florida	2
						3–1	New York	1
	2–1	New York	5
	3–1	Ohio	2

1970 Senior League World Series Champions
West Tampa, Florida

References

1. Win Opening Tests in Little League Play. Greensburg Daily News
2. Gary Hosts Sr. L.L.. Tipton Daily Tribune
3. Stays Alive. Xenia Daily Gazette
4. Gary Nine Wins Twice. The Indianapolis Star
5. West Tampa Wins Little League Title. Greensburg Daily News