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Cuba captured the competition with an undefeated record of 6-0, behind a strong Pitching effort by Agapito Mayor , who posted a 3-0 record (2 as a Starter , 1 in Relief ) and won Most Valuable Player honors. His three Wins in the CBWS still a series record. The offensive support came from Monte Irvin , who hit .389 and led the hitters with two Home Run s and 11 RBI ; Al Gionfriddo , the champion bat with a .533 Average (8-for-15); Chuck Connors , who hit .409 with five Runs and five RBI, and Sam Jethroe , a .320 hitter with three Triples , six runs, and five RBI. Cuba, Managed by Fermin Guerra , also collected a 4–0 Shutout by Ed Wright (the first in Series history) and Complete Game wins from René Solís and Conrado Marrero . Venezuela, managed by José Antonio Casanova , ended second with a 3-3 mark. The team was led by pitcher José Bracho (2-0), Catcher Guillermo Vento (.375) and First Baseman Dalmiro Finol , who also hit the first home run in Series history. Panama finished third with a 2-4 record. The team, managed by Leon Treadway , had a solid pitching staff that included Sam Jones and Pat Scantlebury but was victim of a low-run support. Puerto Rico ended in fouth place with a 1-5 record. The team was led by Shortstop -manager Artie Wilson (.346, three Stolen Base s), Quincy Trouppe (.444), Luke Easter (.400, 7 RBI), and Wilmer Fields , who hit the first Grand Slam in Series history and collected seven RBI.
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