Asashoryu moves to 7-0
Associated Press
TOKYO >> Yokozuna Asashoryu remained undefeated by beating Tamanoshima (1-6) today by tsukidashi (frontal thrust out) at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
Asashoryu improved to 7-0 for the tournament.
Chiyotaikai, Tochiazuma, Kotomitsuki and Kakizoe each won today to remain tied for second place at 6-1.
Day 7
|
Winner |
|
Loser |
| Tamakasuga |
3-4 |
Kitazakura |
2-5
|
| Buyuzan |
5-2 |
Hayateumi |
3-4
|
| Kaiho |
4-3 |
Takanowaka |
3-4
|
| Ushiomaru |
3-4 |
Asasekiryu |
4-3
|
| Asanowaka |
5-2 |
Yotsukasa |
2-5
|
| Takanonami |
5-2 |
Kokkai |
4-3
|
| Kotoryu |
4-3 |
Wakatoba |
1-6
|
| Miyabiyama |
4-3 |
Kinkaiyama |
2-5
|
| Shimotori |
5-2 |
Jumonji |
3-4
|
| Tochisakae |
4-3 |
Takekaze |
1-6
|
| Aminishiki |
5-2 |
Dejima |
4-3
|
| Kakizoe |
6-1 |
Kasuganishiki |
2-5
|
| Kotomitsuki |
6-1 |
Kyokushuzan |
4-3
|
| Wakanosato |
5-2 |
Hokutoriki |
1-6
|
| Tochinonada |
3-4 |
Tosanoumi |
2-5
|
| Chiyotaikai |
6-1 |
Tokitsuumi |
3-4
|
| Tochiazuma |
6-1 |
Iwakiyama |
1-6
|
| Musoyama |
5-2 |
Takamisakari |
1-6
|
| Kaio |
5-2 |
Kyokutenho |
2-5
|
| Asashoryu |
7-0 |
Tamanoshima |
1-6 |
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