The Mainichi, Sunday 30th May 1948 (Page 2)

Azumafuji Wins Title

11-Day Sumo Tournament At Meiji Shrine Ends

    TOKYO, May 28. - Azumafuji, hefty "ozeki" of the West Team, chalked up his first individual pennant victory in the summer main sumo tourney which wound up today after an 11 day series at the specially constructed ring in the outer garden of the Meiji Shrine here.
    He won 10 out of 11 matches in the current series, losing only to Rikidozan on the second day.
    Terukuni, one of the three "yokozuna" wrestlers, finished with nine wins and two defeats, and two other grand champions, Haguroyama and Maedayama, were out from the ring since the opening day.
    In the "juryo" junior camp, Kuninobori won the individual title, by winning nine out of 11 matches.