The Japan Times & Mail, Thursday 9th January 1919 (Page 4)

"SUMO" TOURNAMENT BEGINS FROM TODAY
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    A banquet was given at the Tsukiji Seiyokan last night for the wrestler Tsunenohana (left); on the right is the famous champion Nishinoumi.

    The annual New Year tournament of the wrestlers of the Tokyo ring will commence in the grounds of the Shokonsha shrine at Kudan from tomorrow. The entertainment will last for ten days, except on rainy days.
    The wrestlers will then go to Yokohama and hold matches at the Josetsukan there for five days commencing February 1.