Nippon Times, Monday 1st June 1947 (Page 3)

WRESTLER CUTS OFF TRESSES

    A special sumo exhibition was held Saturday at the Meiji Shrine sumo arena to mark the retirement from the game of Yokozuna (grand champion) Akinoumi. Photo shows Grand Champion Haguroyama of the East team, who cut off Akinoumi's tresses, symbol of the sumo wrestlers, to formally announce his retirement. (Sun News Photo)