Asashoryu wins again
Associated Press
TOKYO >> Yokozuna Asashoryu remained undefeated at 6-0 by beating Kyokutenho (2-4) by shitatehineri (twisting underam throw) today in the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
Chiyotaikai and Tochiazuma each won, and Kotomitsuki and Kakizoe each lost, leaving the four tied for second place with 5-1 records.
Day 6
|
Winner |
|
Loser
|
Asanowaka |
4-2 |
Ushiomaru |
2-4
|
Buyuzan |
4-2 |
Tamakasuga |
2-4
|
Kitazakura |
2-4 |
Takanowaka |
3-3
|
Hayateumi |
3-3 |
Yotsukasa |
2-4
|
Tochisakae |
3-3 |
Kaiho |
3-3
|
Kotoryu |
3-3 |
Asasekiryu |
4-2
|
Kinkaiyama |
2-4 |
Wakatoba |
1-5
|
Shimotori |
4-2 |
Takanonami |
4-2
|
Miayabiyama |
3-3 |
Kokkai |
4-2
|
Kakizoe |
5-1 |
Jumonji |
3-3
|
Aminishiki |
4-2 |
Kasuganishiki |
2-4
|
Dejima |
4-2 |
Kotomitsuki |
5-1
|
Takekaze |
1-5 |
Kyokushuzan |
4-2
|
Tokitsuumi |
3-3 |
Tosanoumi |
2-4
|
Wakanosato |
4-2 |
Tamanoshima |
1-5
|
Tochiazuma |
5-1 |
Hokutoriki |
1-5
|
Musoyama |
4-2 |
Tochinonada |
2-4
|
Kaio |
4-2 |
Takamisakari |
1-5
|
Chiyotaikai |
5-1 |
Iwakiyama |
1-5
|
Asashoryu |
6-0 |
Kyokutenho |
2-4 |
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