Japan Times and Advertiser, Tuesday 20th May 1941
(Evening Edition Page 4)
Hairline Decision Called For
When Matsuuragata and Ayanobori, two topnotch wrestlers
struggled it out on the Kokugikan ring Monday, it took the referee and
the judges considerable time to decide on the winner. The referee saw Matsuuragata's
hand touch the sand an instant before the giant body of Ayanobori hit the
sand and gave the bout to the latter but the judges differed in opinion.
The decision was finally reversed and Matsuuragata won the nod, adding
another win for the West Camp.
