1939 – The Yomiuri Giants beat the Hanshin Tigers, 4 – 2, to clinch the Japanese league pennant. The Giants will win the pennant for the next four years.

On ,December 11 1939 — 1939 – The Yomiuri Giants beat the Hanshin Tigers, 4 – 2, to clinch the Japanese league pennant. The Giants will win the pennant for the next four years.


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Baseball Reference December 11

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National Pastime December 11

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