Hakuho wins 1st day of Kyushu tournament

Hakuho wins 1st day of Kyushu tournament

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (back) beats Tochinoshin, a Georgian wrestler, with an overarm throw on Nov. 14, 2010, the first day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, in Fukuoka, extending his winning streak to 63. The lone yokozuna moved within six wins of Futabayama's all-time mark set from 1936-1939.

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