The Eastern League season began on approximately April 1 and the regular season ended on approximately September 1. This was the last season until 1994 in which the league was separated into two divisions, as it would move to one division beginning with the 1983 season.
The West Haven A's defeated the Lynn Sailors three games to zero to win the Eastern League Championship Series.
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Lynn Sailors defeated Glens Falls White Sox 2 games to 0.
West Haven A's defeated Lynn Sailors 3 games to 0.