Article: The old ball game; Baseball in Japan.

Article: Baldacci visits Japan's baseball museum
Bangor Daily News Bangor, ME;  November 2, 2007 ;     378 words ......native Horace Wilson, who brought baseball to Japan in 1872. "If it wasn't for Horace...history of his efforts to introduce baseball to Japan. Wilson was from Gorham and came...and the history of baseball in Japan. "Baseball is a good way to keep good relations...

Article: Japan upset by IOC decision to drop baseball, softball from 2012 Games
AP Worldstream;  July 9, 2005 ;     511 words ......Dateline: TOKYO Japan did its best to keep baseball in the Olympic...bronze medal. Since baseball was first introduced...Barcelona Olympics, Japan's national team...This really hurts Japan," added JOC Secretary...Tsutomu Hayashi. "Baseball and softball are...

Article: Japan's World Cup heroics boosting soccer's popularity in land of baseball
AP Worldstream;  June 16, 2002 ;     634 words ......image of Japanese baseball. The home team's...clearly helped. After Japan won its first World...young people watch baseball anymore. Japan's strong performance...soccer has over baseball, however, is that...opportunity for Japan's players to come...

Article: Japan Defeats Cuba to Win First World Baseball Classic
The Washington Post;  March 21, 2006 ;     700+ words ...Japan 10, Cuba 6 Baseball, or yakyu, was imported to Japan in the 1870s by...inaugural World Baseball Classic, the often...diversion that made baseball matter in March, is in the books, and Japan is its first champion...trophy was awarded to Japan starter Daisuke...take pride in ...

Article: IN ATTRACTING US STARS, THE BASEBALL LEADERS OF JAPAN HAVE FOUND THAT THERE'S A COMMON DENOMINATOR . . . BIG MONEY TALKS
The Boston Globe;  July 19, 1988 ;     700+ words ......changing face of baseball in Japan, the role of the...US and Japanese baseball hierarchies. TOKYO...rulers of Japanese baseball are acutely aware...between America and Japan has been intense...traditionally peaceful baseball relationship between...the yen is drawing Japan ...

Article: NESN feature focuses on baseball in Japan 'Diamonds in the Far East' worth watching
Bangor Daily News Bangor, ME;  July 9, 2002 ;     532 words ......Diamonds in the Far East - Baseball in Japan, is a home run. The hour-long...students in 1872, sparking Japan's 130-year baseball love affair. From Wilson to...popularity, and unique style of baseball in Japan. Interviews with players like...

Article: Oly: Japan save-baseball campaign clashes with prince's funeral
AAP Sports News (Australia);  November 26, 2002 ;     356 words ...00-00-0000 Oly: Japan save-baseball campaign clashes with prince...Nov 26 AFP - The death of Japan's Prince Takamado, a sports...status of its national sport, baseball. Japan's two members of the International...decide whether or not to drop baseball and two other sports from...

Article: Take Me Overseas to the Ballgame . . .; Baseball Exchange Takes County Kids To Heart of Japan
The Washington Post;  August 3, 2006 ;     700+ words ......summer with a trip to Japan to participate in a baseball tournament as part...what life is like in Japan, about baseball there and about different...he wanted to go to Japan to experience the...country play high school baseball. "I really wanted...

Article: Japan National Treasures: Baseball Players
AP Online;  November 15, 2006 ;     510 words ......today the country's baseball players enjoy such...best pitcher in Japan, came a step closer...by top talent in Japan, where baseball dates back more...Japanese-style baseball emphasizes teamwork...reaffirming that Japan's game is top class...

Article: Squeeze play. (less temptation for American baseball players to sit out their contract disputes by playing in Japan)
The Economist (US);  January 30, 1988 ;     434 words ......when he arrived in Japan, was reportedly paid...salary in Japanese baseball. It is said that...attracted American baseball players since the...foreigners, and most of Japan's 12 major-league...Hanshin Tigers.) Japan's baseball is a lesser game...

Article: World Baseball Classic; Korea-Japan tiff decides Asian finalist.(Sports)
Manila Bulletin;  March 19, 2006 ;     345 words ......two triumphs already over Japan, will try to complete a humbling...victory Saturday at the World Baseball Classic. One of the Asian...Mexico on Thursday to allow Japan to advance in a complex tiebreaker system. Japan almost did not make it to...Kim In-Sik said. I think Japan has very strong ...

Article: Baseball scraps season-opening Japan visit
Charleston Gazette;  March 19, 2003 ;     700+ words ......actually arrived in Japan. Getting there...Major league baseball took no chances...Donald Fehr said. Baseball had already been...2004 season in Japan, probably against...though several baseball officials already were in Japan, setting up for...

Article: Baseball Cancels Season Opener in Japan
AP Online;  March 19, 2003 ;     700+ words ......Major league baseball decided Tuesday...the season in Japan wasn't worth the...though several baseball officials already were in Japan, setting up for...Major league baseball canceled the season-oseason-opening series in Japan between Seattle...

Article: WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC: IT'S JAPAN'S WORLD VICTORY OVER CUBA GIVES IT CHAMPIONSHIP JAPAN 10, CUBA 6.(Sports)
Daily News (Los Angeles, CA);  March 21, 2006 ;     700 words ......Writer SAN DIEGO - Japan needed an assist...game of the World Baseball Classic. It needed...in the seventh got Japan out of more trouble...two Major League Baseball players - Suzuki...and Oh hit 868 in Japan. Monday's game was...what Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud...