[1] Due to the interruption of sporting events caused by World War II, these were the first championships held since 1942.

[2] It was the location's 5th time hosting out of 6 total events, but following 1948 the championships would not return to Chicago until 2018.

Four-time defending champions Illinois, who won the last event in 1942, were bested by Gene Wettstone-led Penn State.

The individual all-around championship was won by Ray Sorensen from Penn State.

However, newspaper recaps of the event reported participation by Navy who scored 0 points.