Nippon Times, Friday 14th January 1949 (Page 2)

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.