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The 1966
Japan Series was the 17th edition of
Nippon Professional Baseball's postseason championship series. It matched the
Central League champion
Yomiuri Giants against the
Pacific League champion
Nankai Hawks. This was a rematch of the
previous year's Japan Series, which the Giants won. Yomiuri again defeated Nankai, this time in six games, to win their second consecutive championship.
Summary
CL
Yomiuri Giants (4) vs. PL
Nankai Hawks (2)
Game |
Date |
Score |
Location |
Time |
Attendance
|
1 |
October 12 |
Yomiuri Giants – 12, Nankai Hawks – 5 |
Korakuen Stadium |
2:52 |
27,145
[1]
|
2 |
October 13 |
Yomiuri Giants – 2, Nankai Hawks – 5 |
Korakuen Stadium |
2:39 |
27,395
[1]
|
3 |
October 16 |
Nankai Hawks – 2, Yomiuri Giants – 3 |
Osaka Stadium |
2:08 |
29,978
[1]
|
4 |
October 17 |
Nankai Hawks – 1, Yomiuri Giants – 8 |
Osaka Stadium |
2:35 |
30,178
[1]
|
5 |
October 18 |
Nankai Hawks – 4, Yomiuri Giants – 3 |
Osaka Stadium |
3:50 |
19,791
[1]
|
6 |
October 19 |
Yomiuri Giants – 4, Nankai Hawks – 0 |
Korakuen Stadium |
2:14 |
29,112
[1]
|
See also
References