1972 Big League World Series

The 1972 Big League World Series took place from August 14–19 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Orlando, Florida defeated Inglewood, California in the championship game.

1972 Big League World Series

Tournament information
Location	Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Dates	August 14–19
Final positions
Champions	Orlando, Florida
Runner-up	Inglewood, California

Teams

United States	International
Fort Lauderdale, Florida Host	Windsor, Ontario Canada
New Hyde Park, New York East	Heidelberg, West Germany Europe
Gary, Indiana North
Orlando, Florida South
Inglewood, California Centinela Valley West

Results

[1][2][3][4]

Winner's Bracket

	—					—					Bracket Final
	—	Canada	2
	—	New York	11
						1–0	New York	2
						—	Florida	4
											1–0	Florida	2
	—	California	3								2–0	California	0
	—	Indiana	1
						1–0	California	10
						1–0	Host	1
	—	West Germany
	—	Host

Loser's Bracket

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Bracket Final

2–1

California

5

1–1

Host

1

3–1

California

7

0–1

Canada

5

2–1

Canada

5

0–1

West Germany

2

1–1

Canada

8

2–1

New York

5

0–1

Indiana

4

1–1

New York

12

Elimination Round

	Semifinals					World Championship
	1–0	Florida	2
	2–0	California	0
						2–0	Florida	5
						4–1	California	4
	3–1	California	7
	2–1	Canada	5

1972 Big League World Series Champions
Orlando, Florida

References

1. East Entry Defeated 4-2. Williamsport Sun Gazette
2. Finals Slated for Tomorrow. Williamsport Sun Gazette
3. South-West Final in Big League Play. Williamsport Sun Gazette
4. Orlando Outshines West Stars 5-4 in 'Big' Windup. Fort Lauderdale News