Akebono takes sole lead

Akebono takes sole lead

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Akebono (R) defeats nemesis Takatoriki to boost his record to 10-1 on July 14, claiming sole position of the lead at the current Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.

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