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Asashoryu finally falls

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From staff and wire reports

TOKYO >> Yokozuna Wakanosato (8-4) handed Asashoryu his first loss at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament today. Asashoryu (11-1) holds a one-bout lead over his nearest competitor, Chiyotaikai (10-2).

Hawaii-born yokozuna Musashimaru (Fiamalu Penitani) is sitting out with an injury.

Day 12

Toyozakura (7-5) def. Asanowaka (4-8)
Tamarikido (6-6) def. Kakizoe (6-6)
Dejima (5-7) def. Ushiomaru (5-7)
Kinkaiyama (8-4) def. Otsukasa (6-6)
Kyokushuzan (6-6) def. Yotsukasa (6-6)
Wakanoyama (5-7) def. Jumonji (5-7)
Buyuzan (6-6) def. Shimotori (5-7)
Wakatoba (6-6) def. Kasuganishiki (5-7)
Aminishiki (8-4) def. Asasekiryu (5-7)
Takanonami (5-7) def. Kaiho (3-9)
Tochisakae (3-9) def. Kotoryu (3-9)
Tokitsuumi (5-7) def. Hokutoriki (4-8)
Takamisakari (8-4) def. Tamanoshima (7-5)
Kyokutenho (8-4) def. Toki (6-6)
Tochinonada (6-6) def. Tosanoumi (5-7)
Kotomitsuki (9-3) def. Kaio (6-6)
Iwakiyama (8-4) def. Tochiazuma (8-4)
Chiyotaikai (10-2) def. Miyabiyama (3-9)
Wakanosato (8-4) def. Asashoryu (11-1)

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