The Mainichi, Monday 18th September 1950 (Page 2)

'Sumo' Tourney Starts

    Participated in by three "yokozuna" and other wrestlers on the roster of the Japan Sumo Association, the 15 day autumn main professional sumo tournament opened at the specially constructed Kokugikan in front of the Osaka Citizens' Hospital, Abeno, Sunday, September 17.
    The defending champion Azumafuji and Chiyonoyama are highly favored to win the current tourney.