Bush Throws 1st Pitch at Japan Series Nov 4, 2009
Also in the box were Japanese home run king Sadaharu Oh and U.S. Ambassador John Roos. The Giants won the game 7-4 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series, Japan's version of the World Series. (CBS News)
Johjima urged to return to Japan Oct 22, 2009
TOKYO Japanese home run king Sadaharu Oh would like to see catcher Kenji Johjima return to his former team in Fukuoka. Johjima opted out of the final two seasons and 15. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Ex-M's catcher Johjima urged to return to Japan Oct 21, 2009
Japanese home run king Sadaharu Oh would like to see catcher Kenji Johjima return to his former team in Fukuoka. More Sports. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Former Mariners C Kenji Johjima urged to return to former team, Fukuoka Hawks, in Japan Oct 21, 2009
TOKYO (AP) Japanese home run king Sadaharu Oh would like to see catcher Kenji Johjima return to his former team in Fukuoka. Johjima opted out of the final two seasons and $15. (FOX61, CT)
* Sports Briefs Sep 23, 2009
Japanese legend Sadaharu Oh has had successful surgery for an intestinal blockage and had his gallbladder removed, his club said yesterday. Oh, 69, who guided Japan to victory in 2006 in the inaugural World Baseball Classic and is now chairman of Softbank Hawks, had the surgery at a Tokyo hospital on Monday, the club said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Suzuki honored, Mariners drop Sep 17, 2009
Sometimes we forget how difficult it is to accomplish these things amid a baseball schedule which is much tougher in the U.S. than in Japan, said Japanese home run king Sadaharu Oh. It s hard to find the words to describe what he has accomplished. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Japan takes national pride in Ichiro's record Sep 15, 2009
From home run king Sadaharu Oh to office workers, people in Tokyo were stirred up by Suzuki claiming a ninth consecutive season with 200 hits, breaking the 108-year-old record he had shared with Willie Keeler on Sunday. As reported by The Associated Press, one newspaper, the Yomiuri Shimbun, published a special edition headlined, "Ichiro breaks Major League record.". (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Sadaharu Oh praises Ichiro for MLB hit mark Sep 15, 2009
Japanese HR king Sadaharu Oh praises Ichiro Suzuki's hit mark - ESPN ... TOKYO -- The high praise for came from none other than Japanese home run king Sadaharu Oh. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Story » May 21, 2009
Afraid he'll break the single-season record held by the legendary Sadaharu Oh, opposing teams stop giving him anything to hit. Manny refuses to leave his hotel. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Ichiro homers twice; M's rally to beat Boston May 17, 2009
"No, I'm not Sadaharu Oh. I can't have the ability to do that," the eight-time All-Star said with a smile Friday night. That was after he hit two home runs, the second a go-ahead two-run shot in the sixth inning that capped his Seattle Mariners' four-run rally in a 5-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox, who were playing without a benched David Ortiz. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Ichiro goes yard twice; Mariners beat Sox May 16, 2009
"I am not Sadaharu Oh," said Ichiro, citing Japan's all-time home-run champion. "I do not have the ability to do things like that." It was Ichiro's fourth career multiple home run game and his first since July 30, 2005, against Cleveland. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
MLB: Red Sox blow lead vs. M's May 16, 2009
No, Im not Sadaharu Oh. I cant have the ability to do that, the eight-time All-Star said with a smile Friday night. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Rhodes reaches 450 homers in Japan Apr 28, 2009
Legendary slugger Sadaharu Oh holds the all-time Japanese career mark with 868 home runs. Rhodes tied Oh's single-season home run record with 55 long balls in 2001. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
American Tuffy Rhodes hits 444th homer in Japan Apr 9, 2009
Sadaharu Oh holds the record for most home runs in Japan with 868. Rhodes tied Oh for the most homers in a single season with 55 in 2001 when he played for the Kintetsu Buffaloes. (Anchorage Daily News)
Chipper's legacy as Brave cemented Apr 1, 2009
He was in Japan in November of 1974 for a home-run exhibition with Sadaharu Oh when he learned he had been traded to the Milwaukee Brewers. Smoltz left for Boston in free agency this past winter after believing he was jilted by Wren in negotiations. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Japan edges by Korea to repeat as WBC champ Mar 25, 2009
Among those participating was Sadaharu Oh, the Japanese career home run leader who managed the Japanese to the WBC title three years ago. Then after the Japanese, South Korean and United States national anthems were played, the players met in the middle of the diamond to shake hands before and Hall of Fame manager and WBC global ambassador Tom Lasorda and former Dodgers pitching star Fernando Valenzuela, a native of Mexico, threw ceremonial first pitches. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
World Baseball Classic: Japan beats China, 4-0, in opener Mar 6, 2009
The Japanese home run king, Sadaharu Oh, who guided Japan to the championship three years ago, threw out the ceremonial first pitch. Oh was unable to manage the Japan team in this year's tournament because of health concerns. (International Herald Tribune)
WBC OPENER: Japan blanks China 4-0 Mar 6, 2009
Japanese home run king Sadaharu Oh, who guided Japan to the championship three years ago, threw out the ceremonial first pitch. Oh was unable to manage Japan in this year's tournament because of health concerns. (USA Today -- Sports)
Japan starts WBC title defense with shutout win Mar 6, 2009
Japanese home run king Sadaharu Oh threw out the ceremonial first pitch ... Japanese home run king Sadaharu Oh, who guided Japan to the championship three years ago, threw out the ceremonial first pitch. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
* Japan down China at World Classic Mar 6, 2009
HOSTS START WITH WIN: Japanese baseball legend Sadaharu Oh started the World Baseball Classics opening game with a ceremonial pitch at the Tokyo Dome AFP , TOKYO Friday, Mar 06, 2009, Page 20 ... Japans baseball legend Sadaharu Oh, 68, who hit an unrivalled 868 home runs in his 21-year playing career with Tokyos Yomiuri Giants and piloted Japan to victory in the inaugural 2006 Classic, opened the game with a ceremonial pitch. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
WBC has made a world of difference for Ichiro and Matsui Mar 5, 2009
Despite personal pleas from Sadaharu Oh, Japan s national manager and an icon himself, Matsui opted to skip the tournament. He put Steinbrenner before country. (Longview Daily News, WA)
* Yeh betting on new blood in World Baseball Classic Mar 3, 2009
Last week, Yeh paraphrased the words of baseballs all-time home run king Sadaharu Oh in promising that his team would stand up to the tough competition. As long as the team has a sliver of hope, it will take advantage of every opportunity and not give up easily, he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
