Hashido Gantetsu

Japanese: 橋戸頑鉄 - はしどがんてつ

1879-1936 A baseball player and newspaper reporter from the Meiji to early Showa eras.
Born on March 10, 1879. Captain of the Waseda University baseball team. Shortstop. Participated in the first American expedition in 1905. After graduating, he wrote prolifically for newspapers such as Yorozu Choho, Osaka Asahi Shimbun, and Tokyo Nichi Nichi Shimbun. He was instrumental in realizing the National Intercity Baseball Tournament, and was awarded the Hashido Prize for his achievements. Died on March 23, 1936. Age 58. Born in Tokyo. Real name Makoto. Written works include "Latest Baseball Techniques."

Source: Kodansha Digital Japanese Name Dictionary +Plus Information | Legend

Japanese:

1879－1936　明治-昭和時代前期の野球選手,新聞記者。
明治12年3月10日生まれ。早大野球部主将。遊撃手。明治38年アメリカ初遠征に参加。卒業後は「万(よろず)朝報」「大阪朝日新聞」「東京日日新聞」などで健筆をふるう。全国都市対抗野球大会の実現につくし,その功績により橋戸賞がもうけられた。昭和11年3月23日死去。58歳。東京出身。本名は信(まこと)。著作に「最新野球術」など。

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