The Mainichi, Tuesday 1st June 1943 (Page 3)

Akinoumi Wins

Prince Kaya Trophy Taken By 'Yokozuna'

    Akinoumi won the 13th sumo tourney for the trophy granted by H.I.H. Prince Kaya held on Sunday, May 30, at the Kokugikan, with the support of the Mainichi Publishing Co.
    Akinoumi won the first two of the three-match title series with Toyoshima.
    In the previous tourney, Futabayama and Akinoumi grappled to a draw and the trophy has since been held by the Nippon Sumo Association.