The Mainichi, Monday 24th January 1949 (Page 2)

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.