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Record high temperature of 40.9 C marked in Saitama, Gifu

KOSHIEN, Japan - A mother mops her daughter's brow during a game of the national high school baseball championship at Koshien Stadium on Aug. 16. The temperature in Tajimi, Gifu Prefecture, and Kumagaya, Saitama Prefecture, climbed to a record high of 40.9 C on the same day, breaking the previous record of 40.8 C marked in Yamagata Prefecture in 1933.

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Yomiuri coach Kimura dies at 37

KOSHIEN, Japan - On April 7, 2010, Yomiuri Giants players offer silent prayers before their practice round at Koshien Stadium in Hyogo Prefecture for the ball club's infield and running coach Takuya Kimura after he died the dame day at a Hiroshima hospital after suffering a brain hemorrhage. The 37-year-old former utility player, who had ended his playing career after the 2009 season, had been in a critical condition at the hospital after collapsing suddenly while hitting balls during pre-game fielding practice on April 2.

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Tigers' Toritani completes double play

KOSHIEN, Japan - The Yomiuri Giants' Yoshitomo Tani is forced out at second as Hanshin Tigers shortstop Takashi Toritani throws to first to complete a double play in the seventh inning of a game at Koshien Stadium in Hyogo Prefecture on July 31. The Tigers won 3-2.

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(2)Tigers win Central League pennant for 1st time in 18 years

KOSHIEN, Japan - Fans of the Hanshin Tigers celebrate at Koshien Stadium in Hyogyo Prefecture on Sept. 15 after the Tigers beat the Hiroshima Carp 3-2. The Tigers won the Central League pennant for the first time in 18 years.

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Hanshin fans jubilant

KOSHIEN, Japan - With their team keeping a 5-1 lead over the Hiroshima Toyo Carp in the seventh inning, jubilant Hanshin Tigers fans release colorful balloons in their traditional way to celebrate at Koshien Ball Park on April 9. Hanshin beat Hiroshima 8-1.