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In the News (Wed 16 Dec 09)

  
  L O T T E USA. Inc.
Lotte is committed to the development of health related products for our consumers and to the improved education of health related issues.
In South Korea, the Lotte Group Research and Development nationally certified laboratory, undertakes the development of the next-generation of foods, the study of genetics, life sciences and the anticipated changes in lifestyles for the 21st century.
The Lotte scholarship Foundation provides funds to outstanding students in elementary, middle and high schools as a venue to encourage the development of able young people and the support of academic research activities.
www.lotteusainc.com /about_us.html   (845 words)

  
 The Giants
Newspapers of the day wouldn't print pictures of fl men, but if a reader saw a team named the Giants coming to town, then he or she would know that it was a fl team.
1998 Giants won 90 and lost 72 in their debut season but plunged to 75 and 87 in 1999.
Junior Giants is a non-competitive, non-fee baseball program for at-risk youth 5-18 years old during the summer months in areas where youth-oriented programs are needed most -- in the inner cities and outlying rural areas.
members.aol.com /TGJDIR3/nickname.htm   (2812 words)

  
 Lotte Giants - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Lotte Giants (Korean: 롯데 자이언츠) are a professional baseball team in Busan, Korea.
They are one of the original franchises of the Korean baseball league, whose first season was 1982.
They are owned by the Lotte company and have twice won the Korean league championship (1984 and 1992).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lotte_Giants   (106 words)

  
 YONHAP NEWS
Lotte finished seventh in the eight-team Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) this past season after remaining at the bottom for four out of five years from 2000.
Lotte, however, have two powerful batters with Korean player Lee Dae-ho and the newly re-signed Jose Felix of the Dominican Republic.
Lotte also signed Dominican closer Jose Cabrerra who played for three years with the SK Wyverns in the KBO.
english.yna.co.kr /Engnews/20061219/670000000020061219144053E8.html   (444 words)

  
 Bard risar
As the son of Dumbr and Mjöll, he is superhuman but vaguely so, part giant and part troll on his father’s side, while his mother is said to be human and yet she and her family must also be classified as nature spirits.
In spite of being descended from giants and trolls and raised and instructed by the mountain-dweller, Bárðr is clearly at least part human.
She argues that the mediaeval giant may have been a mixture of four distinguishable categories of supernatural Others and this is reflected in the various names used for the giant family.
www.dur.ac.uk /medieval.www/sagaconf/armann.htm   (4626 words)

  
 Lotte Giants - BR Bullpen
The Lotte Giants are a member of the Korea Baseball Organization.
They are owned by Lotte, the same company that owns the Chiba Lotte Marines in Nippon Pro Baseball.
The Giants were inaugural members of the KBO in 1982 and they won pennants in '84 and '92.
www.baseball-reference.com /bullpen/Lotte_Giants   (77 words)

  
 Lotte - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lotte Group is a large international conglomerate (see jaebeol) founded in June 1948 in Tokyo, Japan by Shin Kyuk-Ho (신격호, 辛格浩), a South Korean national living in Japan, who is alternatively known by his Japanese name Takeo Shigemitsu (重光 武雄, Shigemitsu Takeo
In addition to candy and chewing gum, Lotte also operates the Lotteria chain of fast food restaurants, Lotte Hotel, and Lotte World in Seoul, one of the world's largest indoor theme parks.
Lotte • LS Group • Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation • Nong Shim Group • On-Media • SBS (Korea)•SBS • Shinhan Financial Group • Shinsegae Group • SsangYong Group • Taekwang Heungkook Group • Taeyoung • Tongyang Orion Group • Woori Financial Group.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lotte   (512 words)

  
 JapanBall.com - Team and League Information for Japanese Baseball
Because the Giants won nine straight Japan Series championships in the 1960s as Japan was becoming an economic superpower, many fans consider a Yomiuri championship a symbol of financial success.
To cheer against the Giants, therefore, is to cheer against prosperity and against Japan.
Because of low attendance, Lotte is desperate for fans to watch games, and the ballpark staff are the friendliest and most helpful in Japan.
japanball.com /teams.htm   (933 words)

  
 Chiba Lotte Marines - BR Bullpen
The Chiba Lotte Marines began their franchise in 1950, with the birth of the Pacific League.
In 1974, they beat the Chunichi Dragons; they were the first Pacific League team in 10 years to win the Series as the Yomiuri Giants had claimed the prior nine titles behind the Oh-Nagashima attack.
The Marines' Korean-based parent company, Lotte, also owns the Lotte Giants of the Korea Baseball Organization.
www.baseball-reference.com /bullpen/Chiba_Lotte_Marines   (272 words)

  
 Baseball America Online - Olympics - Korea Preview
Lotte Giants righthander Min-Han Son fared even worse, giving up 10 earned runs in five Olympic innings.
This season, he hit the longest homer in the history of the KBO, an estimated 160-meter (520-foot) shot that landed on top of the subway station in front of Seoul's Olympic baseball stadium.
Two outfielders, Lotte's Byung-Kyu Lee and Hyundai's Jae-Hong Park, are regular 30-homer hitters in the KBO.
www.baseballamerica.com /today/leagues/international/0916korea.html   (545 words)

  
 Choo wants to be Ichiro-like pioneer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
It is Choo's dream to follow Ichiro in a more meaningful way as well, by becoming a pioneer in representing his native Korea in the major leagues.
Choo was to start against the Giants on Tuesday, but the game was rained out -- ironically, most of Korea's eight major professional teams train in the United States because of poor weather conditions in their home country.
It was significant that the opponent was Lotte, which plays in Choo's hometown of Pusan.
seattlepi.nwsource.com /baseball/110249_mari27.shtml   (892 words)

  
 Archived Weblog Entry - 04/19/2003: "Korea Baseball News: Lions' Streak Snapped, Giants' Woes Continue"
The Lotte Giants have now lost 12 in a row to start the season.
The Giants fell to 0-12-1 yesterday as the LG Twins blanked them 5-0 in Chamsil.
The Giants have been shutout for 30 consecutive innings including six games.
www.baseballguru.com /archives/entries/00000253.htm   (304 words)

  
 South Korea's Lee Seung-yeop to remain with Japan's Yomiuri Giants
"I've decided to stay with the Giants and hopefully I'll help the team win the championship," Lee said in a statement issued through the team.
Lee batted in the cleanup spot in his first season since moving from the Lotte Marines and had team-highs of 41 homers, 108 RBIs, 169 hits and a.323 average for the Giants, who finished fourth in the six-team Central League.
Lee played for Lotte for two seasons after turning down an offer from the Los Angeles Dodgers due to a disagreement over financial terms after the 2003 season.
www.cbc.ca /cp/baseball/061023/m102346.html   (135 words)

  
 2005 Japanese Professional Baseball (Pro Yakyu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
JapanBall.com/Kyodo -- The Yomiuri Giants said Thursday they have signed righthander Jeremy Powell, who played for the Orix Buffaloes in 2005 and has a 57-47 record in the past five seasons in Japan, to a two-year contract.
JapanBall.com/Kyodo -- The Yomiuri Giants acquired the rights to negotiate a contract with fastballer Takanobu Tsujiuchi in the amateur baseball draft for high school players on Monday.
Chunichi had their best scoring chance in the 7th, loading the bases against Brian Sikorski with one out, but Motonobu Tanishige popped out and pinch-hitter Mitsunobu Takahashi struck out looking on the 11th pitch of the at-bat (Sports Hochi photo).
www.geocities.com /s_borisov/jb2005/index.html   (3397 words)

  
 The Honolulu Advertiser | Sports   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
He previously spent four seasons with the Chiba Lotte Marines as a major league coach and minor league manager.
In 1999, he guided the San Jose Giants to a 74-65 record and came within one game of winning the California League title.
This past season, he took the Giants’ other Class A team in Bakersfield (Calif.) to an 80-60 record and the second-half title in the California League.
the.honoluluadvertiser.com /2000/Dec/05/125sports1.html   (865 words)

  
 Honolulu Star-Bulletin Sports
Sakata is happy to be back in American baseball after a variety of experiences with Chiba Lotte of Japan's Pacific League.
He managed Chiba Lotte's minor league team his first season, coached the big league team for two seasons and coached in the minors his final season.
The Giants hired him to manage the San Jose Giants in the Class A California League.
starbulletin.com /1999/03/05/sports/story1.html   (852 words)

  
 Baseball Prospectus | Articles | Battle of Champions
When Podsednik was immediately caught stealing on a timely pitchout, Chiba Lotte’s chances of winning had already maxed out.
Here’s a hint: If you open the game with five consecutive balls, and your personal game highlights are contained within those five pitches, it’s not a good sign.
Chiba Lotte, after the Game 4 no-contest and giving away late-inning leads in Games 2 and 3, is now cornered with a win-or-die ultimatum in the Battle of Champions.
www.baseballprospectus.com /article.php?articleid=4699   (783 words)

  
 ESPN.com: MLB - Spring roundup: Biggio warming up to center-field role
San Francisco Giants: Damian Moss, obtained in an offseason trade from the Braves for Russ Ortiz, believes he can win 15-to-20 games if he stays healthy.
Moss is the first Australian-born player in Giants franchise history and is one of just 16 Australians to play in the majors.
The young South Korean outfielder had been looking forward to a practice game against his uncle's team, the Lotte Giants, but the contest was rained out.
espn.go.com /mlb/news/2003/0225/1514250.html   (1891 words)

  
 Baseball Prospectus | Articles | Battle of Champions
As the Battle of Champions continued on the other side of the globe, the Chicago White Sox dealt the Chiba Lotte Marines another heartbreaking loss in Game 3, this time on Lotte's own turf.
Just as Chiba Lotte's did, Chicago's first run scored on a walk as Joe Crede took four straight balls from Serafini (whose second pitch nearly skipped past the catcher).
As their Web site www.diamond-mind.com says, Diamond Mind Baseball is devoted to "realistic strategy-oriented baseball games for use on home computers and the Internet." Special thanks to Tom Tippett and everyone at DMB for their cooperation.
www.baseballprospectus.com /article.php?articleid=4695   (921 words)

  
 The Korea Times : Kia Challenges Hanwha in Playoffs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
With the best record among 10 foreign pitchers in the Korea Baseball Organization, Randel ranks second behind rookie Ryu Hyun-jin who has 18 victories In a doubleheader in Kwangju, the Lotte Giants and the Kia Tigers split games on the Tigers’ home field.
First, the Giants won 5-3, overcoming a three-run deficit, but then Tiger starter Kim Jin-woo began struggling with his command in the fifth and the Giants tied the game.
In the ninth, Giants batters Kang Min-ho had a solo shot off reliever Yoon Seok-min, and Shin Myung-chul and Park Ki-hyuk each had a double that drove in one run to make it 5-3.
times.hankooki.com /lpage/sports/200610/kt2006100223323611630.htm   (332 words)

  
 Thursday, July 5, 2001
Ever since Wally Yonamine, a World War II veteran from Hawaii, donned a Yomiuri Giants uniform in 1951, foreigners have played on pro baseball teams in Japan and South Korea.
Chiba Lotte Marines: Nate Minchey, right-handed pitcher, Red Sox (1993-94 and ‘96), Colorado Rockies (1997); Frank Bolick, infielder, Expos (1993), Anaheim Angels (1998); Derrick May, outfielder, Cubs (1990-94), Brewers (1995), Astros (1995-96), Phillies (1997), Expos (1998), Orioles (1999); Jeff Kubenka, left-handed pitcher, Dodgers (1998-99); Brian Sikorski, right-handed pitcher, Texas Rangers (2000).
Lotte Giants (Pusan): Ozzie Canseco, infielder, Athletics (1990), Cardinals (1992-93).
ww2.pstripes.osd.mil /01/jul01/ed070501l.html   (1029 words)

  
 Asia's Home-Run King Lee Seung-Yeop Won't Be Playing in U.S. | Asian American Sports | GoldSea
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Asia's Home-Run King Lee Seung-Yeop Won't Be Playing in U.S. outh Korean player Lee Seung-yeop will stay with the Yomiuri Giants of Japan's Central League, team officials said Monday.
South Korea's first baseman Lee Seung-yeop was expected to play with a U.S. major-league team next season until the announcement of his intention to stay with the Yomiuri Giants.
goldsea.com /Asiagate/610/23splee.html   (241 words)

  
 Thursday, July 5, 2001
Camp Zama’s community activities center is offering bus transportation Sept. 16 for the annual Yankees Day festivities, preceding a game between the Chiba Lotte Marines and Nippon Ham Fighters.
Tickets are free and bus seats for as many as 70 people may be available.
Yomiuri Giants: S seat (behind home plate), 5,900 yen (about $50); A seat (lower level first and third base), 5,200 yen ($44); B seat (lower level outfield line), 3,700 yen ($32); C seat (upper level), 2,300 yen ($20); Outfield reserved, 2,000 yen ($17); Bleachers, adult, 1,200 yen ($10); Bleachers, child, 600 yen ($5).
ww2.pstripes.osd.mil /01/jul01/ed070501m.html   (2269 words)

  
 Beacon Journal | 08/11/2006 | Choo stepping up quickly for Tribe   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Soon after Choo completed high school, he was drafted by the Lotte Giants, who play in his hometown.
They were willing to give him $350,000 as their first pick, but Choo wasn't interested.
Even if the Giants give me $100 million, I wasn't going to play.
www.ohio.com /mld/ohio/15249849.htm   (374 words)

  
 Archived Weblog Entry - 04/30/2003: "Japan Baseball News:Tigers 1st, Swallows 2nd, Giants 3rd in Central League"
Kei Igawa (3-3) gave up only one run and six hits in innings to beat the Giants at Koshien Stadium.
Katsuhiro Nishiura hit a pair of two-run home runs and Shinji Takahashi had a two-run homer to trounce the Marines at Tokyo Dome.
Former Yomiuri Giants pitcher Cho Sung-min has expressed his desire to enter the 2003 Korean Baseball Organization draft.
www.baseballguru.com /archives/entries/00000282.htm   (486 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
At that time, korean baseball league had two league - magic and dream league.
Eagles displayed the most exciting games through the platoff and the korean series with doosan bears and lotte giants.
Eagles also has led the development of korean professional baseball for many years; for example, on-line, off-line membership services and the formation of the minor league.
www.hanwhaeagles.co.kr /english/introduction.asp   (134 words)

  
 2002 Travel Page
On one occasion, a first baseman for the Lotte Giants was removed in the middle of an inning immediately after letting a ball through his legs.
The frequent pitching changes make for a longer game, as the second game I went to between Lotte and LG took 4 hours and 2 minutes to complete.
A great seat at a baseball game between the LG Twins and Lotte Giants costs 8,000 won.
home.ix.netcom.com /~keithfr/2002_travel.htm   (3135 words)

  
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After his retirement as a player, he was a coach and ended up managing Hiroshima from 1975-1985, and Yokohama from '87-89.
He's now a radio commentator.) Fujita [says] No Way A's Not For Me (RL Figure: Motoshi Fujita was one of the Giants' top pitchers in the late '50s and won the MVP Award two years running in '58-59.
I think that guy was the Korean Lotte Giants' first-round pick last year...} - Page 21 - Board: (flick) Busujima: {Crap...
www.mangascreener.com /stephen/busujima/sbv05c044.txt   (707 words)

  
 Japan's 2006 WBC Roster - Baseball Fever
Michihiro Ogasawara hit a fifth-inning home run against Lotte's Masahide Kobayashi for Japan's first dinger of the WBC.
Kobayashi, normally a closer, came out of the bullpen early as Lotte manager Bobby Valentine's pitching staff was heavily depleted because of the WBC.
Other than Watanabe, Team Japan had seven other Lotte players, most of whom are pitchers.
www.baseball-fever.com /showthread.php?t=37320   (1601 words)

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