The Cuban squad, managed by León Rojas, beat defending champion Venezuela, avenging a disappointing loss the previous year, with Connie Marrero out pitching Daniel Canónico.

The Dominican Republic had a strong finish to win the Silver Medal and beat Cuba in 2 of 3 match-ups.

Baseball Congress, but was instead represented by the Dade County Airmen, an Eastern Air Lines amateur club from Miami.

[7] Dominican dictator Rafael Trujillo reportedly ordered his team to withdraw, but the organizing committee managed to get him to change his decision.

[10] Cuban catcher Andrés Fleitas hit .405 (15-for-37) and was named Most Valuable Player, while pitchers Julio Moreno and Isidoro León won three games apiece and posted sub 2.00 earned run averages.