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.
Teams United States South Williamsport, PennsylvaniaHost Sylva, North Carolina Atmore, Alabama Brook Park, Ohio Harlan, Kentucky Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania North East, Maryland Riverside, Rhode Island Pompton Lakes, New Jersey
Results Mexico Wins on No-Hitter. Bristol Daily CourierLL 'Seniors' in 2nd Round. Lock Haven ExpressTeams Meet Today for Senior LL Title. Clearfield ProgressNatrona Takes Senior Honors. Dubois Courier Express
1961 Senior League World Series ChampionsNatrona Heights, Pennsylvania
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