Sumo Grand Champ Upset
Grand Champion Maedayama was upset by Bishuzan on
the first day of the sumo spring tournament Wednesday. Champion Saganohana
also bit the dirt.
Newly crowned Grand Champion Azumafuji, a native
of Tokyo, in his first appearance here since winning sumodom's highest
laurel did not disappoint his backers by easily copping his match.
A packed house of 10,000 fans greeted the start
of the tournament which will run 13 days until January 24 at the Hamacho
Stadium in Nihonbashi.