1968 Haarlemse Honkbalweek
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The 1968 Haarlemse Honkbalweek was the fourth edition of the Haarlemse Honkbalweek, held every two years. It was held from July 20 to July 28, 1968 in Haarlem, Noord-Holland. Five teams competed in the tournament and the tournament was won by the Grand Rapids Sullivans.
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[edit] Competing teams
The following teams participated in the tournament:
| Team | Nation | Previous appearances |
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| Italy |  Italy | none |
| Netherlands |  Netherlands | 1961, 1963, 1966 |
| Netherlands Antilles |  Netherlands Antilles | 1966 |
| Grand Rapids Sullivans |  United States | 1963 |
[edit] Game results
No game results available
[edit] Final rankings
| Rank | Team |
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| 1 | Grand Rapids Sullivans
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| 2 | Netherlands
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| 3 | Netherlands Antilles
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| 4 | Italy
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[edit] Awards
The following awards were handed out:
- Most Valuable Player: Jack Benedict,
Grand Rapids Sullivans
- Most Spectacular Player: Wilfred de Caster,
Netherlands Antilles
- Homerun King: Jack Benedict, Grand Rapids Sullivans
- Best Hitter: Matt Rockwood, Grand Rapids Sullivans
- Best Pitcher: Dick Weinrich, Grand Rapids Sullivans
- Dutch Most Valuable Player: Boudewijn Maat,
Netherlands
- Best Dutch Pitcher: Herman Beidschat, Netherlands
- Best Dutch Rookie: Johnny Jonkers, Netherlands
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