1954 Asian Baseball Championship
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| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country |  Philippines |
| Dates | December |
| Teams | 4 |
| Defending champions | Inaugural tournament |
| Final positions | |
Champions
 |
Philippines (1st title) |
Runner-up
 |
 Japan |
Third place
 |
 South Korea |
| Fourth place |  Taiwan |
The 1954 Asian Baseball Championship was the first continental tournament held by the Baseball Federation of Asia, from 18 to 26 December.[1] [2] 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.[2][3] Through 2012, it is the only time that the Philippines have won the tournament. South Korea (3rd) and Taiwan (4th) were the other participants.[4]
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