Ozeki Kaio claims sole lead at spring sumo

Ozeki Kaio claims sole lead at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Ozeki Kaio (R) preserves his unbeaten record and takes sole possession of the lead by beating No. 1 maegashira Kyokutenho (1-4) March 15, a third of the way through the 15-day tourney at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium.

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