Nippon Times, Sunday 23rd January 1949 (Page 2)

Sumo Tourney Nears Climax

    With the 13 day sumo tournament set to end tomorrow, Kuninobori continued to lead the wrestlers at the end of 10 days, by maintaining a 9 and 1 record.
    Grand Champion Azumafuji follows with eight wins, one defeat and one tie.
    Other wrestlers still mathematically in the running for the huge victory trophy are Champion Saganohana (8-2); Tokatsuyama (8-2); Champion Masuiyama (7-3); Kotonishiki (7-3); and Ouchiyama (7-3).

Best matches today are:
Tokatsuyama vs Minenoyama (6-5)
Debanishiki (5-5) vs Wakasegawa (5-5)
Sakuranishiki (5-5) vs Yoshibayama (5-5)
Chiyonoyama (5-5) vs Rikidozan (6-4)
Grand Champion Azumafuji vs Champion Masuiyama