(3)Nation mourns death of Empress Dowager Nagako

(3)Nation mourns death of Empress Dowager Nagako

OSAKA, Japan - Yomiuri Giants players offer a minute of silent prayer to mourn the death of Empress Dowager Nagako before the start of their game against the Hanshin Tigers at the Koshien Ball Park on June 16.

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