1949 College World Series
Encyclopedia
The College World Series
was played in Wichita, Kansas
from June 22 to June 25. The third tournament's champion was the Texas Longhorns
, coached by Bibb Falk
. The Most Outstanding Player
was Tom Hamilton
of the Texas.
College World Series
The College World Series or CWS is an annual baseball tournament held in Omaha, Nebraska that is the culmination of the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship, which determines the NCAA Division I college baseball champion. The eight teams are split into two, four-team, double-elimination brackets,...
was played in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, Kansas
Wichita is the largest city in the U.S. state of Kansas.As of the 2010 census, the city population was 382,368. Located in south-central Kansas on the Arkansas River, Wichita is the county seat of Sedgwick County and the principal city of the Wichita metropolitan area...
from June 22 to June 25. The third tournament's champion was the Texas Longhorns
Texas Longhorns baseball
The Texas Longhorns baseball team represents The University of Texas at Austin and competes in the Big 12 Conference of NCAA Division I.The Texas Longhorns are the winningest program in college baseball history in terms of win percentage with .740 and ranks second all-time in total wins to the...
, coached by Bibb Falk
Bibb Falk
Bibb August Falk was an American left fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians ....
. The Most Outstanding Player
College World Series Most Outstanding Player
The College World Series Most Outstanding Player is an award for the best individual performance during the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. The recipient of the award is announced at the completion of the College World Series Championship Game...
was Tom Hamilton
Tom Hamilton (baseball)
Thomas Ball Hamilton was a Major League Baseball player who played in 1952 and 1953 for the Philadelphia Athletics. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed, and he was 6'4" tall and 213 pounds...
of the Texas.
Participants
| School | Conference | Record (Conference) | Head Coach | CWS Appearances | CWS Best Finish | CWS Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's | 21–4 (n/a) | Frank McGuire Frank McGuire Frank Joseph McGuire was an American athletic coach who gained his greatest renown in collegiate basketball.... |
0 (last: none) |
none | 0–0 | |
| Texas Texas Longhorns baseball The Texas Longhorns baseball team represents The University of Texas at Austin and competes in the Big 12 Conference of NCAA Division I.The Texas Longhorns are the winningest program in college baseball history in terms of win percentage with .740 and ranks second all-time in total wins to the... |
SWC | 20–7 (12–3) | Bibb Falk Bibb Falk Bibb August Falk was an American left fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians .... |
0 (last: none) |
none | 0–0 |
| USC | CIBA California Intercollegiate Baseball Association The California Intercollegiate Baseball Association was a college baseball association that competed under the Pacific Coast Conference, much like a 'division' in modern day college athletic conferences. The association was formed in 1927 by USC, Cal, Saint Mary's College of California, Santa... |
36–12–1 (12–2) | Sam Barry Sam Barry Justin McCarthy "Sam" Barry was an American collegiate athletic coach who achieved significant accomplishments in three major sports. He remains one of only three coaches to lead teams to both the Final Four and the College World Series.-Early career:Barry was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota... |
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2–1 |
| Wake Forest Wake Forest Demon Deacons baseball The Wake Forest Demon Deacons baseball team is the intercollegiate baseball team of Wake Forest University. The program competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference... |
Southern Southern Conference The Southern Conference is a Division I college athletic conference affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Southern Conference football teams compete in the Football Championship Subdivision . Member institutions are located in the states of Alabama, Georgia, North... |
29–2 (13–1) | Taylor Sanford | 0 (last: none) |
none | 0–0 |
Bracket
Game results
| Date | Game | Winner | Score | Loser | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 22 | Game 1 | Wake Forest Wake Forest University Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational university in the U.S. state of North Carolina, founded in 1834. The university received its name from its original location in Wake Forest, north of Raleigh, North Carolina, the state capital. The Reynolda Campus, the university's main campus, is... |
2–1 | USC | |
| Game 2 | Texas Texas Longhorns baseball The Texas Longhorns baseball team represents The University of Texas at Austin and competes in the Big 12 Conference of NCAA Division I.The Texas Longhorns are the winningest program in college baseball history in terms of win percentage with .740 and ranks second all-time in total wins to the... |
7–1 | St. John's | ||
| June 23 | Game 3 | Texas Texas Longhorns baseball The Texas Longhorns baseball team represents The University of Texas at Austin and competes in the Big 12 Conference of NCAA Division I.The Texas Longhorns are the winningest program in college baseball history in terms of win percentage with .740 and ranks second all-time in total wins to the... |
8–1 | Wake Forest Wake Forest Demon Deacons baseball The Wake Forest Demon Deacons baseball team is the intercollegiate baseball team of Wake Forest University. The program competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference... |
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| Game 4 | USC | 12–4 | St. John's | St. John's eliminated | |
| June 24 | Game 5 | Wake Forest Wake Forest Demon Deacons baseball The Wake Forest Demon Deacons baseball team is the intercollegiate baseball team of Wake Forest University. The program competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference... |
2–1 | USC | USC eliminated |
| June 25 | Final | Texas Texas Longhorns baseball The Texas Longhorns baseball team represents The University of Texas at Austin and competes in the Big 12 Conference of NCAA Division I.The Texas Longhorns are the winningest program in college baseball history in terms of win percentage with .740 and ranks second all-time in total wins to the... |
10–3 | Wake Forest Wake Forest Demon Deacons baseball The Wake Forest Demon Deacons baseball team is the intercollegiate baseball team of Wake Forest University. The program competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference... |
Texas wins CWS |
Notable players
- USC: Jim BrideweserJim BrideweserJames Ehrenfeld Brideweser was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball who played from to for the New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers...
, Rudy Regalado - St. John's: Jack Kaiser
- TexasTexas Longhorns baseballThe Texas Longhorns baseball team represents The University of Texas at Austin and competes in the Big 12 Conference of NCAA Division I.The Texas Longhorns are the winningest program in college baseball history in terms of win percentage with .740 and ranks second all-time in total wins to the...
: Charlie GorinCharlie GorinCharles Perry Gorin , was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played in and with the Milwaukee Braves. He batted and threw left-handed....
, Tom HamiltonTom Hamilton (baseball)Thomas Ball Hamilton was a Major League Baseball player who played in 1952 and 1953 for the Philadelphia Athletics. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed, and he was 6'4" tall and 213 pounds...
, Murray WallMurray Wall (baseball)Murray Wesley Wall was an American middle relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played between the and seasons for the Boston Braves , Boston Red Sox and Washington Senators . Listed at , , Wall batted and threw right-handed... - Wake ForestWake Forest Demon Deacons baseballThe Wake Forest Demon Deacons baseball team is the intercollegiate baseball team of Wake Forest University. The program competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference...
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See also
- 1949 NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament1949 NCAA Division I Baseball TournamentThe 1949 Division I Baseball Tournament was the third NCAA sanctioned baseball tournament that determined a national champion. Texas would go on to win the championship, their first of 6 championships.-Tournament:...