Jinx Day For Wrestlers
TOKYO, Jan. 23 - It was a jinx day for high ranking
wrestlers as grand champion Azumafuji and two "ozeki" grapplers, Saganohana
and Masuiyama, were beaten on the 11th day of the 13 day spring professional
sumo tournament at the temporary Kokugikan here yesterday.
By winning 10 of 12 matches so far since the opening
day, Kuninobori, promising "maegashira" of the East team, now leads the
individual competition.
Another formidable contender for the coveted championship
is Azumafuji, who has lost only two bouts and tied one match up to the
12th day.