1995–96 Cuban National Series

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The 35th Cuban National Series was dominated by Villa Clara, seeking to match Industriales' record of four straight titles from the early 1960s. However, the Leones were able to defend their record by upending the Naranjas in the final.

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Standings

Source: [1]

Playoffs

Semifinals Finals
      
A Pinar del Río 0
B Industriales4
B Industriales4
C Villa Clara 2
C Villa Clara4
D Santiago de Cuba 2

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References

  1. "Las 40 primeras Series Nacionales". Granma (in Spanish). Archived from the original on December 27, 2014.

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