1961 Senior League World Series

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

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, Pennsylvania Host	Sylva, North Carolina
Atmore, Alabama	Brook Park, Ohio
Harlan, Kentucky	Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania
North East, Maryland	Riverside, Rhode Island
Pompton Lakes, New Jersey

Results

	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