Asashoryu moves into pole position at autumn sumo

Asashoryu moves into pole position at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (top) overpowered ozeki Tochiazuma on Sept. 21 to grab sole possession of the lead with three days remaining at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

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