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Summary
Story of the Asahi Baseball Organization, a baseball team sponsored by Matsujiro Miyasaki . The team was formed when discrimination against Asians was high in Canada. However, the Asahis drew overflowing crowds and even toured Japan. Details of the fate of the team during WWII and following. Roy Yamamura was the most prominent player and when his playing days were over he continued helping younger players.
Title
For the Love of the Game - Japanese Canadian Baseball
Author
Adachi, Pat
Publisher
Pacific Citizen
Date
12/01/99
Object ID
1900.4440