Asa still in charge at autumn tourney

Asa still in charge at autumn tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (in back) pushes veteran ozeki Kaio out of the ring at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Sept. 24, 2009, improving his record to 12-0, one win clear of chief rival Hakuho. (Kyodo)

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