The new rankings for the 1949 spring sumo tournament to start on January 12 were announced yesterday and named four Grand Champions - Terukuni, Haguroyama, Maedayama and Azumafuji. The last named is a newcomer to the highest sumo rank.
    Masuiyama and Saganohana were listed as Champions while Chiyonoyama and Shionoumi were ranked as "sekiwake" (next in rank to Champion). In the next rank, the "komusubi" were named Kamikaze and Rikidozan.
    The spring tourney will run for 13 days until January 24.
    The matches will be held at the temporary sumo stadium built at the Hamacho Park in Nihombashi on the banks of the Sumida River.