Hakuho grabs share of lead at autumn sumo

Hakuho grabs share of lead at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (L) drives Estonian titan Baruto out of the ring to reclaim a share of the lead at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 20. (Kyodo)

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