1962 Senior League World Series

Tournament information
Location	Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Dates	August 17–18, 1962
Final positions
Champions	West Hempstead, New York
Runner-up	La Habra, California
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The 1962 Senior League World Series took place from August 17–18 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States at Bowman Field. West Hempstead, New York defeated La Habra, California, in the championship game. West Hempstead resident, Joseph J. Sarcona managed the team to victory. It was Long Island's first Little League World Series championship.

This was the first SLWS to feature the traditional geographical regions. It was the second, and final, edition to be held in Williamsport.

Teams

United States
West Hempstead, New York East
New London, Ohio North
Fort Lauderdale, Florida South
La Habra, California West

Results

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	Semifinals					Championship
	—	New York	3
	—	Ohio	2
						1–0	New York	8
						1–0	California	2
	—	California	5
	—	Florida	3			Third Place Game
						0–1	Ohio (Tie F/7)	11
						0–1	Florida	11

1962 Senior League World Series Champions
West Hempstead, New York

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