The Mainichi, Sunday 30th January 1955 (Page 4)

Takasu Of Chuo University Wins Amateur Sumo Title

    Hikaru Takasu, Chuo University graduate of Tokyo, Saturday was crowned the national amateur sumo king as he defeated Osaka's Inoue in the finals of the championships held at the Kokugikan arena at Kuramae, Asakusa, Tokyo.
    A crowd of 8,000 jamming the sumo hall saw 64 leading amateur sumo wrestlers assembled in Tokyo from all parts of the country compete for the coveted title.
    Photo shows Takasu downing Inoue.