Daiei celebrates second straight PL pennant

FUKUOKA, Japan - Daiei Hawks manager Sadaharu Oh gets a lift from his players as they celebrate their second straight Pacific League title on Oct. 7 following their 1-0 win over the Orix BlueWave at Fukuoka Dome. Daiei will meet Central League champions Yomiuri Giants in the Japan Series which starts on Oct. 21.

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