Musashimaru, Takanohana post easy wins at Kyushu sumo meet

Musashimaru, Takanohana post easy wins at Kyushu sumo meet

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna Musashimaru and Takanohana cruised to their 3rd victories, while komusubi Tosanoumi and rank-and-filer Toki remained undefeated Nov. 10, the 4th day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka, western Japan. Photo shows Yokozuna Musashimaru forcing Tamakasuga over the edge with several arm thrusts before propelling the top-ranked maegashira into the first row of seats with a final shove.

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