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 | | Second, the physical, mental, and spiritual battle between pitcher and batter was culturally congruent with Japanese values and indigenous sports, such as sumo. |
 | | Third, the sport was supported by major corporations, who viewed the teams, their uniforms, the stadiums, and media coverage as significant promotional opportunities. |
 | | Two tournaments are held in March and August for senior high school teams that win a prefectural tournament. |
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