Musashimaru narrowly wins on 1st day of summer sumo tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Musashimaru thrusts down komusubi Wakanosato in the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogokukokugikan on May 12, the first day of the 15-day tournament.

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