1965 Senior League World Series

The 1965 Senior League World Series took place from August 19–21 in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Monterrey, Mexico defeated El Campo, Texas in the championship game. This was the first SLWS held in Des Moines.

1965 Senior League World Series
Tournament information
LocationDes Moines, Iowa
DatesAugust 19–21, 1965
Final positions
ChampionsMexico Monterrey, Mexico
Runner-upTexas El Campo, Texas
← 1964
1966 →

This year marked the first appearance by a Canadian team.

Teams

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United States International
  Norwich, Connecticut

East
  Stoney Creek, Ontario

Canada
  Merrillville, Indiana

North
  Monterrey, Mexico
Del Norte
Latin America
  El Campo, Texas

South
  San Jose, California
West Branham Hills
West

Results

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Opening Round Semifinals Championship
1–0   Texas 4
  Canada 1   Connecticut 0
  Texas 7 2–0   Texas 0
1–0   Mexico 5
  Mexico 2
  California 2 1–0   Indiana 1
  Indiana 5 Third Place Game
0–1   Connecticut 9
1–1   Indiana 7
1965 Senior League World Series Champions
 
Del Norte LL
Monterrey, Mexico

References

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  1. ^ Senior Little League Baseball World Series. Jasper Herald
  2. ^ El Campo Nine in Senior Finals. San Antonio Express-News
  3. ^ Monterrey Erupts Against El Campo. Anderson Sunday Herald