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What were the two leagues formed when the JBL reorganized into the NPB?

  • Koshien League and Honkbal League

  • LMB South and LMB North

  • Central League and Pacific League

  • American League and National League

Answer

The Central League and Pacific League are two professional baseball leagues in Japan. The two leagues were formed in 1950 when the Japan Baseball League reorganized into the Nippon Professional Baseball. The Central League is composed of 12 teams, while the Pacific League has 10 teams. The two leagues compete for the Japan Series, which is held at the end of each season.
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