Brooklyn Dodgers lose the first game of an exhibition series in Japan

On October 19, 1956 — Playing below par after their seven-game World Series loss to the Yankees, the Brooklyn Dodgers lose the first game of an exhibition series in Japan to the Yomiuri Giants, 5 – 4. Nonetheless, the Dodgers will win 14 games, losing four, and tie one in the series.

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Brooklyn Dodgers lose the first game of an exhibition series in Japan