The 1952 Japan Series was the championship series of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the season. The third edition of the series, it was a best-of-seven playoff that matched the Pacific League champion Nankai Hawks against the Central League champion Yomiuri Giants. The Giants won their second consecutive championship in six games.
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Matchups
Game 1 Saturday, October 11, 1952 – 2:08 pm at Korakuen Stadium in Bunkyō, Tokyo
Game 2 Sunday, October 12, 1952 – 2:01 pm at Korakuen Stadium in Bunkyō, Tokyo
Game 3 Tuesday, October 14, 1952 – 2:03 pm at Osaka Stadium in Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
Game 4 Wednesday, October 15, 1952 – 2:01 pm at Osaka Stadium in Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
Game 5 Thursday, October 16, 1952 – 2:02 pm at Osaka Stadium in Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
Game 6 Saturday, October 18, 1952 – 1:59 pm at Korakuen Stadium in Bunkyō, Tokyo
See also 1952 World Series
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