1981 Division III College World Series
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The 1981 Division III College World Series was held in Marietta, OH. Marietta College defeated Ithaca College in the championship game, reversing the final from a year ago. 2B John Schaly of Marietta was named the Most Outstanding Player of the tournament.
[edit] Participating Teams
| School | Conference | Record (Conference) | Head Coach | CWS Appearances | CWS Best Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ithaca College | Independent Collegiate Athletic Conference | 29-7-1 | George Valesente | 3 (last:1980) | 1st |
| Marietta College | Ohio Athletic Conference | 59-5 | Don Schaly | 3 (last:1980) | 2nd |
| North Carolina Wesleyan College | Dixie Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | 33-13 | Tony Guzzo | 0 (last:none) | none |
| University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | 31-4 (12-0) | Russ Tiedemann | 2 (last:1980) | 4th |
[edit] Game Results
| Game | Winner | Score | Loser | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh | 13-3 | North Carolina Wesleyan College | |
| Game 2 | Marietta College | 6-5 | Ithaca College | |
| Game 3 | Ithaca College | 7-6 | North Carolina Wesleyan College | NC Wesleyan eliminated |
| Game 4 | Marietta College | 12-6 | University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh | |
| Game 5 | Ithaca College | 11-3 | University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh | UW Oshkosh eliminated |
| Game 6 | Marietta College | 14-12 (12 Inn) | Ithaca College | Marietta wins CWS |
| Division III College World Series
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