1954 Asian Baseball Championship
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The Asian Baseball Championship
was the first continental tournament held by the Baseball Federation of Asia
, from 18 to 26 December. The tournament was held in Manila
, Philippines
, and was won by the host nation. 17,000 people attended the final game at Rizal Stadium to see Philippines
defeat Japan
8–1. Through , it is the only time that the Philippines have won the tournament. South Korea (3rd) and Chinese Taipei (4th) were the other participants.
Asian Baseball Championship
The Asian Baseball Championship is the main championship tournament between national baseball teams in Asia, governed by the Baseball Federation of Asia . It is held every other year in odd-numbered years and since 1983 it also functions as the qualification games for the Baseball at the Summer...
was the first continental tournament held by the Baseball Federation of Asia
Baseball Federation of Asia
The Baseball Federation of Asia is the governing body of the sport of baseball in Asia. The federation is governed by the International Baseball Federation.-Members:-Rankings:...
, from 18 to 26 December. The tournament was held in Manila
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
, Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
, and was won by the host nation. 17,000 people attended the final game at Rizal Stadium to see Philippines
Philippines national baseball team
The national baseball team of the Philippines represents the country and competes in international matches and tournaments. It is organized by the Philippine Amateur Baseball Association....
defeat Japan
Japan national baseball team
The Japan national baseball team is the national baseball team representing Japan in international competitions. They are one of the more successful baseball teams in the world, having won the World Baseball Classic in 2006 and 2009...
8–1. Through , it is the only time that the Philippines have won the tournament. South Korea (3rd) and Chinese Taipei (4th) were the other participants.