Asashoryu, Hakuho get 2nd wins at spring tourney

Asashoryu, Hakuho get 2nd wins at spring tourney

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho forces No. 1 maegashira Hokutoriki out of the ring at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Municipal Gymnasium in Osaka on March 16, day two of the 15-day competition.

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