(2)Sumo elder Futagoyama's death leaves 2 sons stunned

(2)Sumo elder Futagoyama's death leaves 2 sons stunned

TOKYO, Japan - Former grand champions Wakanohana, the elder son of sumo elder Futagoyama who died of mouth cancer May 30, talks with reporters about memories of his father at the Takanohana Stable in Nakano, Tokyo on May 31. ''Since I entered the world of sumo at 17, my father was both strict and kind,'' said Wakanohana. (Kyodo)

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