The Mainichi, Monday 16th May 1949 (Page 2)

Sumo Tourney Opens

    TOKYO, May 15 - The 15 day summer main tournament of the Japan Professional Sumo Association got under way today at the specially constructed Kokugikan in Yanagibashi park here, being participated in by all the wrestlers including four "yokozuna" grapplers - Azumafuji, Maedayama, Terukuni and Haguroyama.