Waka Pulls Out Of Meet
TOKYO (UPI) - Third-ranking maegashira Kitanonada attacked
relentlessly and defeated ozeki (champion) Kotogahama in a major upset
Tuesday on the third day of the 15-day sumo tournament.
Yokozuna (grand champion) Tochinishiki won his third
straight victory as he shoved fourth-ranking maegashira Iwakaze out of
the ring.
Yokozuna Wakanohana, who suffered his second straight
setback Monday at the hands of sekiwake Dewanishiki, disappointed millions
of sumo fans throughout the nation by withdrawing from the tournament on
the advice of his physician. A diagnosis showed he was suffering from bronchitis
and a nose ailment.
Yokozuna Asashio also won his third straight bout
as he defeated komusubi Tamanoumi without much trouble.