The Mainichi, Sunday 15th May 1955 (Page 4)

Sumo Starts Today

    The giants of the ancient Japanese sport will once again command the attention of the nation's sport fans from Sunday when the 15-day summer Grand Sumo Tournament opens at the Kokugikan Arena at Kuramae, Asakusa, Tokyo.
    Heralding the opening of the event, drum-beating processions wended through the streets and by-ways in the Asakusa area Saturday.
    The matches will get under way at 6 a.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. the remaining days of the tourney.