Chiyonoyama Cops Sumo Title Again
TOKYO, May 27 - Fighting "ozeki" Chiyonoyama chalked
up his third triumph in the main professional sumo tournament by beating
"yokozuna" Azumafuji in the finals of the 15 day summer tourney, which
wound up at the Kokugikan arena, Kuramae, here, today.
The victorious wrestler won 14 out of 15 bouts,
losing only to Ouchiyama, "komusubi."
For his good showing in the current tourney, Chiyonoyama
may be promoted to the highest rank of "yokozuna."
Standings of the high ranking wrestlers follow:
| East | Won | Lost | |
| Terukuni |
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| Azumafuji |
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| Chiyonoyama |
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| Shionoumi |
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| Mitsuneyama |
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| Tochinishiki | komusubi |
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| West | |||
| Haguroyama | yokozuna |
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| Yoshibayama |
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| Kagamisato |
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| Saganohana | sekiwake |
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| Ouchiyama | komusubi |
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Yatakayama Joins Sumo Party To US
TOKYO, May 27 - The three man Japanese wrestlers'
party, including former Grand Champion Maedayama, which earlier signed
a contract for a demonstration tour in the United States will have in their
company 300 pounder Yatakayama.
The 30 year old wrestler whose real name is Hakaru
Yasutake, in his formal Japanese costume, sented himself to the SCAP's
Legal Section, Fukoku Building, at the Hibiya intersection, to sign a contract
with Al J. Richardson, wellknown sports promoter of Oakland.
Frank N. Scolinos, Legal Section official, told
the Mainichi that the Japanese wrestlers, while in Amercia, will be given
instruction in "catch-as-catch-can" by one of the outstanding exponents
of theworld.
They will appear, besides giving exhibitions, on
televisions and big movie sport shows as well, Scolinos added.