1970 Big League World Series

The 1970 Big League World Series took place from August 17–22 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States. Lincolnwood, Illinois defeated San Fernando/Simi Valley, California twice in the championship game. This was the first BLWS held in Fort Lauderdale.

1970 Big League World Series

Tournament information
Location	Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Dates	August 17–22
Final positions
Champions	Lincolnwood, Illinois
Runner-up	San Fernando/Simi Valley, California

This year marked the first appearance for the European, and Latin American regions.

Teams

United States	International
Fort Lauderdale, Florida Host	Thunder Bay, Ontario Fort William Canada
New Hyde Park, New York East	Rhineland-Palatinate, West Germany Ramstein Air Base Europe
Lincolnwood, Illinois North	San Juan, Puerto Rico Latin America
Charleston, West Virginia Charleston East South
San Fernando/Simi Valley, California North Valleys West

Results

[1]

First Round

Second Round

Third Round

Semifinals

Championship

Winner's Bracket

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New York

5

—

West Virginia (F/9)

6

1–0

Illinois

10

1–0

West Virginia

5

—

Illinois

9

—

West Germany

0

2–0

Illinois

2

2–0

California

4

—

Puerto Rico

1

—

California

3

1–0

California

6

1–0

Florida

0

—

Florida

—

Canada

3–0

California

0

5

3–1

Illinois

6

10

Loser's Bracket

0–1

New York

17

0–1

West Germany

3

1–1

West Virginia

1

1–1

New York

4

2–1

New York

5

0–1

Puerto Rico

7

2–1

Puerto Rico

3

2–1

Illinois

8

0–1

Canada

0

1–1

Florida

1

3–1

New York

5

1–1

Puerto Rico

3

1970 Big League World Series Champions
Lincolnwood, Illinois

References

1. Lincolnwood Wins 1st Game In Double-Header at Florida. Van Nuys Valley News