1939 Amateur World Series
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The 1939 Amateur World Series was the second Amateur World Series. It was held in La Tropical Stadium in Havana, Cuba from August 12 through August 26, 1939.
Cuba won Gold, going 6-0 (one win went 11 innings against Nicaragua) to start a long history of success in the event. Esteban Macqiues (.250) led all players in runs (7), G. Toyo (.333) tied for the most hits (9) and Ernesto Estevez (.389) tied for the most doubles (2). Wenceslao Gonzalez (3 for 6) and Bernardo Cuervo (.200) tied for the lead with two triples apiece; Cuervo led with 6 RBI. Pedro "Natilla" Jiménez (2-0, 0.95) led in wins. Future major leaguer Connie Marrero was also on the team. Juan J. Torres was named tourney MVP but it is unclear why as he only hit .174.
Nicaragua took home Silver with a 3-3 record. Stanley Cayasso tied for the lead in both doubles (2) and homers (1), while Jonathan Robinson also went deep once. C. Newell stole the most bases (4).
United States was last at 0-6.
Source: A History of Cuban Baseball by Peter Bjarkman
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