Master of 'go' Sakata to retire

Master of 'go' Sakata to retire

TOKYO, Japan - Eio Sakata, the 23rd Honinbo master of go, announces in Tokyo on Jan. 21 he will retire from championship races on Feb. 15, his 80th birthday, due to declining health. Sakata, 79, garnered a record 64 titles.

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