1950 Little League World Series

1950 Little League World Series
Tournament details
DatesAugust 23–August 26
Teams8
Final positions
ChampionsTexas Houston, Texas
Runner-upConnecticut Bridgeport, Connecticut
← 1949
1951 →

The 1950 Little League World Series was held from August 23 to August 26 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.[1] The Houston Little League of Houston, Texas, defeated Bridgeport Little League of Bridgeport, Connecticut, in the championship game of the 4th Little League World Series.[2]

Attendees at the championship game included James H. Duff, Governor of Pennsylvania, and Ford Frick, president of the National League (and later Commissioner of Baseball).[2] The Houston Little League team was managed by former MLB player Jeff Cross.[2]

  1. ^ "Pairings Announced for Little League Playoffs". Public Opinion. Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. AP. August 22, 1950. p. 5. Retrieved August 24, 2018 – via newspapers.com.
  2. ^ a b c "Houston Takes Little League Title". The Philadelphia Inquirer. August 27, 1950. p. 64. Retrieved August 24, 2018 – via newspapers.com.