Akinoumi, captain of the West team and the only undefeated grappler, kept up his winning streak of beating Aobayama on the 13th day of the current sumo tourney, may 22.
    On that day, the West team further increased its lead over the East team by 32 points, 175 to 143. The day's scores were 15 to 9, the West team outpointing the East Team.