Two members of the House of Peers, Count Tadamasa Sakai and Dr. Yasushi Hijikata, on Wednesday expressed disapproval with plans of the Dai-Nippon Sumo Association to extend the semi-annual Japanese wrestling tournaments from 13 days to 15 days according to the Miyako.
    Recalling that a period of eight days was adequate for the sumo tournaments 160 years ago, the Diet members declared that the additional two days will work too much of a hardship on the contestants and the fans alike. An association spokesman, however, said that the two extra days will benefit the fans, since many will get a chance to see the games who otherwise would be turned away because of excess crowds.