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Posted on: Thursday, March 21, 2002

Musashimaru improves to 11-1

Advertiser Staff

Yokozuna (grand champion) Musashimaru retained sole possession of first place when he outmuscled Kotomitsuki on day 12 of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka, Japan.

Musashimaru (Wai'anae's Fiamalu Penitani) pushed Kotomitsuki out of the ring, improving his record to 11-1.

Takanowaka and Kaio are tied for second at 10-2.

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March Grand Sumo Tournament
At Osaka, Japan: Day 12 of 15

Rank Winner Record Rank Loser Record
J4 Higonoumi 8-4 M15 Tamarikido 2-10
M14 Takatoriki 5-7 M15 Kitazakura 6-6
M15 Wakanoyama 7-5 M14 Oginishiki 4-8
M12 Oikari 6-6 M9 Tamanoshima 5-7
M9 Daizen 7-5 M14 Oginishiki 3-9
M8 Miyabiyama 8-4 M12 Shimotori 5-7
M13 Takamisakari 7-5 M8 Kaiho 6-6
M6 Aminishiki 9-3 M11 Hamanishiki 5-7
M5 Toki 7-5 M7 Tamakasuga 6-6
M11 Takanowaka 10-2 M5 Otsukasa 6-6
M7 Dejima 4-8 M3 Kyokushuzan 1-11
M4 Akinoshima 5-7 M2 Kotonowaka 4-8
K Wakanosato 7-5 M2 Kyokutenho 4-8
M3 Tochinonada 6-6 K Takanonami 5-7
S Asashoryu 8-4 M1 Tosanoumi 4-8
O Musoyama 8-4 O Tochiazuma 8-4
O Kaio 10-2 O Chiyotaikai 7-5
Y Musashimaru 11-1 S Kotomitsuki 6-6
Y: Yokozuna. O: Ozeki. S: Sekiwake. K: Komusubi. M: Maegashira. J: Juryo.