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KYUSHU GRAND SUMO TOURNAMENT

Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 15, 2013
Yokozuna Hakuho, Harumafuji improve to 6-0 at Kyushu Basho
Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho fired off another textbook win to retain his share of the lead at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 13, 2013
Both yokozuna post impressive victories
Hakuho sent out Kyokutenho in clinical fashion and fellow yokozuna Harumafuji also won handsomely as both Mongolian yokozuna improved to 4-0 to remain in a tie for the lead at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 12, 2013
Hakuho, Harumafuji stay unbeaten in Kyushu
Hakuho disposed of Myogiryu to inch closer to his 28th career title while Harumafuji made mincemeat out of Kyokutenho on the third day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Tuesday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 11, 2013
Hakuho, Harumafuji cruise on second day
Hakuho took Aminishiki to school with a clinical win and Harumafuji dispensed with Myogiryu as the yokozuna rivals won their second straight bouts at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday.
Japan Times
SUMO
Oct 28, 2013
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