Takanohana beats Asashoryu at autumn sumo meet

Takanohana beats Asashoryu at autumn sumo meet

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Takanohana (R) beats a pugnacious ozeki Asashoryu with a beautifully executed belt throw on the 11th day of the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Sept. 18.

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