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In which city was the "Greater Japan Tokyo Baseball Club" founded?
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Answer
The Greater Japan Tokyo Baseball Club was founded in Tokyo in 1934. The team was the brainchild of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department and was created as a way to promote physical fitness and sportsmanship among the city's police officers. The club quickly became one of the most successful baseball teams in Japan, winning the national championship in 1936.
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