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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Tuesday, July 17, 2001

July Grand Sumo Tournament
Musashimaru in sole possesion of lead at 10-0

Advertiser Staff

NAGOYA, Japan — Hawai'i yokozuna (grand champion) Musashimaru forced No. 5 maegashira Kyokushuzan out of the ring today and remained in sole possession of first place at the July Grand Sumo Tournament.

Musashimaru pushed Kyokushuzan out a split second before falling to the ground.

Musashimaru is the only wrestler at 10-0.

Ozeki Kaio and Chiyotaikai, and No. 7 maegashira Tamanoshima all won today and moved to 9-1.