In 1954, the World Cup was held in Brazil, where the United States ended up undefeated and proclaimed themselves World Champions. The silver went to the local Brazil, and the bronze to the Philippines
It was played in a group format, and in the fight for the medals the United States finished with a (9-0) balance, beating Brazil, who only lost one game (8-1), the last one of the series and who dedicated the championship (62-41) to the USA, and the Philippines, who with their (5-2) won a whole World Bronze.
United States 62
*Edward – 14p
*Born – 12p
*Stratton – 11p
*Sheets – 8p
*Penwell – 7p
Retherford – 4p
Kelley – 4p
Minter – 2p
Waine Gott – 0p
Johnson – 0p
Hamilton – 0p
Brazil – 41
*Pasos – 12p
*De Azevedo – 6p
*De Almeida – 6p
*Bombarda – 4p
*Facci – 4p
Bonifetti – 3p
Pereira – 0p
Gedeao – 0p
Monteiro – 0p
De Carli – 0p
Fonseca – 0p
