1951 Amateur World Series
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The 1951 Amateur World Series was the 9th Amateur World Series and was unusual in several ways. First off, it was the only Amateur World Series ever held in Mexico
, taking place in Mexico City
. Secondly, it was the last time the Cuba national baseball team
participated in and did not win an Amateur World Series or Baseball World Cup for 56 years, until the 2007 Baseball World Cup
. The Series was played from November 1 through November 19, 1951.
Cuba had certainly fared well in the preliminary round, going 9-1 with a one-run loss to Puerto Rico. Venezuela also was 9-1, followed by Puerto Rico (7-3) and the Dominican Republic (7-3). Failing to advance to round two were Nicaragua
(6-4), Costa Rica
(5-5), Panama
(5-5), Colombia
(4-6), Mexico
(2-8), Guatemala (1-9) and El Salvador
(0-10).
In the final round, Puerto Rico
went 3-0 to win the Gold Medal. Venezuela
claimed the Silver with a 2-1 mark, while Cuba was a disappointing 1-2; both losses were by 7-6 scores. The Dominican Republic
was 0-3 in the medal round.
Bert Bradford of Nicaragua led the tourney with a .481 aveerage and 25 hits, while the Dominicans had the top home run threat, Walter James, with 3. Puerto Rico's Sotero Ortiz led in runs (21) and stolen bases (10) while teammate Ramon Maldonado hit 8 doubles, the most. Overall, statistics are very limited from this tournament.
Mexico
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, taking place in Mexico City
Mexico City
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. Secondly, it was the last time the Cuba national baseball team
Cuba national baseball team
The Cuba national baseball team is the national team of Cuba. The team is made up of amateur players from the Cuban national baseball system, as there are no professional sports leagues in Cuba...
participated in and did not win an Amateur World Series or Baseball World Cup for 56 years, until the 2007 Baseball World Cup
2007 Baseball World Cup
The XXXVII International Baseball Federation Baseball World Cup was held in the Republic of China from November 6 through November 18, 2007. Four stadiums hosted...
. The Series was played from November 1 through November 19, 1951.
Cuba had certainly fared well in the preliminary round, going 9-1 with a one-run loss to Puerto Rico. Venezuela also was 9-1, followed by Puerto Rico (7-3) and the Dominican Republic (7-3). Failing to advance to round two were Nicaragua
Nicaragua national baseball team
The Nicaragua national baseball team is the national baseball team of Nicaragua. Considered the best in Central America along with Panama It represents Nicaragua in international tournaments.- Placings :Olympic Games* 1992 : did not qualify...
(6-4), Costa Rica
Costa Rica national baseball team
The Costa Rica national baseball team is the national baseball team of Costa Rica. The team is controlled by the Costa Rican Amateur Baseball Federation, and represents the nation in international competitions. The team is a member of the Pan American Baseball Confederation.-Placings:World Cup :...
(5-5), Panama
Panama national baseball team
The Panama national baseball team is the national team of Panama. They are currently the 16th ranked baseball team in the world.- Roster :PitchersManuel Acosta,Albenis Castillo,Bienvenido Cedeno,Bruce Chen,Manuel Corpas,Jorge Cortez,...
(5-5), Colombia
Colombia national baseball team
The Colombia national baseball team is the national baseball team of Colombia. The team represents Colombia in international competitions.- Placings :Baseball World CupPan American Games : 3rdIntercontinental Cup : 8th : 5th...
(4-6), Mexico
Mexico national baseball team
The Mexico national baseball team is the baseball team which represents Mexico in international tournaments. They are currently the eighth ranked baseball team in the world.-Pan American Games:*1951 Bronze Medal *1963 Bronze Medal...
(2-8), Guatemala (1-9) and El Salvador
El Salvador national baseball team
The El Salvador national baseball team is a national team of El Salvador and is controlled by the Federación Salvadoreña de Béisbol. It represents the nation in senior-level men's international competition. The team is a member of the COPABE....
(0-10).
In the final round, Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico national baseball team
The Puerto Rico National Baseball Team is a team that is selected by the Puerto Rican Baseball Federation to compete in major international events in representation of Puerto Rico...
went 3-0 to win the Gold Medal. Venezuela
Venezuela national baseball team
The Venezuela national baseball team is the national team of Venezuela. They are currently ranked seventh in the world by the International Baseball Federation.-World Baseball Classic:...
claimed the Silver with a 2-1 mark, while Cuba was a disappointing 1-2; both losses were by 7-6 scores. The Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic national baseball team
The Dominican Republic national baseball team is the national baseball team of the Dominican Republic.-World Baseball Classic Roster:- Dominican Republic:Manager: 17 Felipe Alou...
was 0-3 in the medal round.
Bert Bradford of Nicaragua led the tourney with a .481 aveerage and 25 hits, while the Dominicans had the top home run threat, Walter James, with 3. Puerto Rico's Sotero Ortiz led in runs (21) and stolen bases (10) while teammate Ramon Maldonado hit 8 doubles, the most. Overall, statistics are very limited from this tournament.
Final standings
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