(1)Sumo elder Futagoyama's death leaves 2 sons stunned

(1)Sumo elder Futagoyama's death leaves 2 sons stunned

TOKYO, Japan - Former grand champion Takanohana, the younger son of sumo elder Futagoyama who died of mouth cancer May 30, speaks to reporters about memories of his father at his stable in Nakano, Tokyo on May 31. ''Last night I was still not able to accept his death and couldn't cry,'' Takanohana said.

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