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FILE - This 2011 file photo shows Mamoru Samuragochi. The man once lauded as "Japan's Beethoven" bowed repeatedly and apologized Friday, March 7, 2014 at his first media appearance since it was revealed last month that his famed musical compositions were ghostwritten and he wasn't completely deaf. Samuragochi appeared clean-shaven and minus his trademark sunglasses and long hair, in what could be seen as a sign of remorse. He apologized for the troubles he had caused his fans, producers behind his works and others. (AP Photo/Kyodo News, File) JAPAN OUT, MANDATORY CREDIT
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Japan’s Ryo Ishikawa, right, writes a note in his yardage book during the first round of the Puerto Rico Open PGA golf tournament in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, Thursday, March 6, 2014. (AP Photo/Ricardo Arduengo)
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Seattle Mariners pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma of Japan works out with staff in the bullpen using a towel in his throwing hand during a morning workout at spring training baseball practice, Wednesday, March 5, 2014, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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Seattle Mariners pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma of Japan works out with staff in the bullpen using a towel in his throwing hand during a morning workout at spring training baseball practice, Wednesday, March 5, 2014, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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Seattle Mariners pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma of Japan works out with staff in the bullpen using a towel in his throwing hand during a morning workout at spring training baseball practice, Wednesday, March 5, 2014, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
