The Mainichi, Monday 2nd October 1950 (Page 2)

Terukuni Champion Of Autumn Sumo

    Chubby "yokozuna" Terukuni won the 1950 autumn main professional sumo tournament for the first time in his ring career, by beating Yoshibayama, promising "sekiwake," in the extra match to decide the championship held on the last day of the 15 day competition at the specially constructed Kokugikan, Abenobashi, Osaka, Sunday, October 1.
    Both the finalists finished their scheduled 15 bouts with 13 wins and two losses each, as the result of which an extra match became necessary.
    Final showings of the high ranking wrestlers follows:

EAST Won Lost
Azumafuji yokozuna
11
4
Terukuni
yokozuna
13
2
Chiyonoyama
ozeki
11
4
Kagamisato
sekiwake
8
7
Yoshibayama
sekiwake
13
2
Mitsuneyama komusubi
11
4
WEST
Haguroyama yokozuna
4
1
Saganohana
ozeki
4
11
Shionoumi
ozeki
7
8
Wakasegawa
komusubi
7
8