Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:event
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Babe_Ruth
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
development of baseball leagues in Japan
establishment of baseball schools in Japan exchange of coaching techniques increased attendance at baseball games in Japan increased interest in American sports influence on Japanese baseball influence on Japanese sports culture inspiration for Japanese players introduction of American baseball styles legacy of international sports tours |
| gptkbp:cultural_practices |
sports diplomacy
|
| gptkbp:date |
1934
|
| gptkbp:duration |
several weeks
|
| gptkbp:events |
exhibition games against Japanese teams
|
| gptkbp:fan_engagement |
autograph sessions
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
pre-World War II relations
|
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
game programs
interviews with players diaries of participants film footage letters from players |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
first major American sports team to tour Japan
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
1934 tour of Japan
|
| gptkbp:impact |
popularity of baseball in Japan
|
| gptkbp:is_attended_by |
Japanese fans
|
| gptkbp:is_organized_by |
American baseball officials
|
| gptkbp:is_visited_by |
Japanese teams to the USA
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
influence on future tours
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Japan
|
| gptkbp:media |
gptkb:Photographer
gptkb:radio_station newspaper articles |
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive
|
| gptkbp:merchandise |
souvenirs sold
|
| gptkbp:notable_appearance |
Babe Ruth in Japan
|
| gptkbp:notable_match |
New York Giants vs. Kinki University
New York Giants vs. Meiji University New York Giants vs. Rikkyo University New York Giants vs. Tokyo Giants New York Giants vs. Waseda University |
| gptkbp:notable_player |
gptkb:Babe_Ruth
gptkb:Lou_Gehrig gptkb:Jimmie_Foxx |
| gptkbp:outcome |
exhibition games
|
| gptkbp:performed_by |
gptkb:New_York_Giants
|
| gptkbp:significance |
gptkb:cultural_exchange
|
| gptkbp:sponsor |
American companies
|
| gptkbp:sport |
gptkb:sports_team
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