The Kansai tourney of the Japan Professional Sumo Association to raise funds for the construction of the OsakaShoi Gunjin Kaikan (Osaka war veterans' hall) will be held for 13 days beginning March 15 at the specially constructed ring south of Tamaebashi, Kita-ku, Osaka.
    Prior to the opening of the tourney, the time-honored arena festival was held on March 14, at 11 a.m. in the presence of leading officials of the association, fans, and those concerned with the construction of the war veterans' hall.
    Included among those listed to take part in the regular program are Futabayama and Minanogawa, both holding the title of "Yokozuna", Haguroyama, "Ozeki", Akinoumi, "Sekiwake", and many other leading grapplers.