1961 Senior League World Series (original) (raw)
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1961 Senior League World Series
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Williamsport, Pennsylvania |
| Dates | August 22–25, 1961 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania |
| Runner-up |  Sylva, North Carolina |
| ← —1962 → |
The 1961 Senior League World Series (then known as the "Senior Division Tournament") took place from August 22–25 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States at Bowman Field. Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania defeated Sylva, North Carolina in the championship game.
This was the inaugural SLWS.
| Opening Game | First Round | Semifinals | Championship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Host |
1 | ||
| Host |
3 | Pennsylvania |
2 |
 Maryland |
2 | Pennsylvania (F/8) |
9 |
 New Jersey |
8 | ||
| New Jersey |
2 | ||
 Alabama |
1 | ||
| Pennsylvania |
8 | ||
| North Carolina |
1 | ||
| North Carolina |
9 | ||
 Kentucky |
0 | ||
| North Carolina |
6 | ||
 Rhode Island |
0 | ||
 Ohio |
2 | ||
| Rhode Island |
6 |
| 1961 Senior League World Series Champions |
|---|
 Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania |