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Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Top-division debutant Takerufuji is pictured before taking on sekiwake Wakamotoharu on the 13th day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 22, 2024. The bottom-ranked No. 17 maegashira beat Wakamotoharu with a 12-1 record, coming close to becoming the first makuuchi-division rookie to win the Emperor's Cup since 1914.

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Ichinojo beats grand champion Kakuryu

Ichinojo beats grand champion Kakuryu

TOKYO, Japan - Ichinojo (C), a 10th-ranked maegashira, smiles as fans ask for his autograph after he beat grand champion Kakuryu in the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 26, 2014. The victory leaves the 21-year-old Ichinojo, the first makuuchi debutant to beat a yokozuna since 1973, tied at 12-1 with grand champion Hakuho.

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Ichinojo beats grand champion Kakuryu

Ichinojo beats grand champion Kakuryu

TOKYO, Japan - Ichinojo (L), a 10th-ranked maegashira, beats grand champion Kakuryu in the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 26, 2014. The victory leaves the 21-year-old Ichinojo, the first makuuchi debutant to beat a yokozuna since 1973, tied at 12-1 with grand champion Hakuho.

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Ichinojo beats grand champion Kakuryu

Ichinojo beats grand champion Kakuryu

TOKYO, Japan - Ichinojo (R), a 10th-ranked maegashira, beats grand champion Kakuryu in the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 26, 2014. The victory leaves the 21-year-old Ichinojo, the first makuuchi debutant to beat a yokozuna since 1973, tied at 12-1 with grand champion Hakuho.

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Athletics' Parker against Rangers

Athletics' Parker against Rangers

OAKLAND, United States - Oakland Athletics starter Jarrod Parker pitches against the Texas Rangers at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California, on June 4, 2012. The Athletics won 12-1.

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Hakuho beaten by Kisenosato

Hakuho beaten by Kisenosato

OSAKA, Japan - Ozeki Kisenosato (L) pushes grand champion Hakuho out of the ring at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on March 23, 2012, the 13th day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament. Hakuho suffered a second defeat, allowing sekiwake Kakuryu to take sole possession of the lead at 12-1.

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Hakuho beaten by Kisenosato

Hakuho beaten by Kisenosato

OSAKA, Japan - Ozeki Kisenosato (R) pushes grand champion Hakuho out of the ring at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on March 23, 2012, the 13th day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament. Hakuho suffered his second defeat, allowing sekiwake Kakuryu to take sole possession of the lead at 12-1.

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Chunichi beat Lotte

Chunichi beat Lotte

NAGOYA, Japan - Lotte Marines left fielder Ikuhiro Kiyota catches a fly hit by the Chunichi Dragons' Kazuhiro Wada during the seventh inning of Game 2 of the Japan Series at Nagoya Dome on Oct. 31, 2010. The Marines lost 12-1.

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Chunichi beats Lotte

Chunichi beats Lotte

NAGOYA, Japan - Chunichi Dragons right fielder Kei Nomoto fails to come up with a double off the bat of Lotte Marines' Yoshifumi Okada during the fifth inning of Game 2 of the Japan Series at Nagoya Dome on Oct. 31, 2010. The Dragons won 12-1.

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Chunichi beats Lotte

Chunichi beats Lotte

NAGOYA, Japan - Chunichi Dragons first baseman Tony Blanco hits a two-run single against the Lotte Marines during the third inning of Game 2 of the Japan Series at Nagoya Dome on Oct. 31, 2010. The Dragons won 12-1.

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Chunichi beats Lotte

Chunichi beats Lotte

NAGOYA, Japan - Lotte Marines third baseman Toshiaki Imae hits an RBI single in the fourth inning of Game 2 of the Japan Series at Nagoya Dome on Oct. 31, 2010. The Marines lost 12-1.

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Chunichi beats Lotte

Chunichi beats Lotte

NAGOYA, Japan - Lotte Marines starter Bill Murphy returns to the dugout dejected after giving up four runs to the Chunichi Dragons in the first inning of Game 2 of the Japan Series at Nagoya Dome on Oct. 31, 2010. The Marines lost 12-1.

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L.A. Angels' Matsui 2-for-4 against Chicago Cubs

L.A. Angels' Matsui 2-for-4 against Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, United States - Los Angeles Angels left fielder Hideki Matsui watches his double in the ninth inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on June 20, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-4 in a 12-1 loss to the Cubs.

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L.A. Angels' Matsui 2-for-4 against Chicago Cubs

L.A. Angels' Matsui 2-for-4 against Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, United States - Los Angeles Angels left fielder Hideki Matsui hits a single to right in the seventh inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on June 20, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-4 in a 12-1 loss to the Cubs.

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Cubs' Fukudome 3-for-3 against Rangers

Cubs' Fukudome 3-for-3 against Rangers

SURPRISE, United States - Chicago Cubs leadoff batter Kosuke Fukudome hits a single to right in the first inning of a spring training game against the Texas Rangers in Surprise, Arizona, on March 24, 2010. Fukudome went 3-for-3 with an RBI as the Cubs won 12-1.

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Asashoryu zeros in on New Year title

Asashoryu zeros in on New Year title

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Asashoryu (L) throws ozeki Kotooshu to the dirt on the 13th day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 22, 2010. The yokozuna, two wins clear of rival Hakuho, moved to 12-1.

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Hakuho drops Harumafuji to take sole lead at summer sumo

Hakuho drops Harumafuji to take sole lead at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (L) sends ozeki Kotooshu flying across the ring, staying in second along with Harumafuji at 12-1. Kotooshu slipped to 8-5 at the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 22.

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Boston Red Sox beat Baltimore Orioles 12-1

Boston Red Sox beat Baltimore Orioles 12-1

BOSTON, United States - The Boston Red Sox's Hideki Okajima pitches in the seventh inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in Boston on April 20.

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H. Matsui hitless in 4 at-bats against Angels

H. Matsui hitless in 4 at-bats against Angels

ANAHEIM, United States - Hideki Matsui of the New York Yankees reacts after he was struck out in the ninth inning in a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California on Sept. 8. Matsui was hitless in four at-bats as the Angels won 12-1.

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H. Matsui hitless in 4 at-bats against Angels

H. Matsui hitless in 4 at-bats against Angels

ANAHEIM, United States - Hideki Matsui of the New York Yankees was struck out in the fourth inning in a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California on Sept. 8. Matsui was hitless in four at-bats as the Angels won 12-1.

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Ichiro gets 3 hits, Jojima drives in 2 runs for Mariners

Ichiro gets 3 hits, Jojima drives in 2 runs for Mariners

SEATTLE, United States - Kenji Jojima went 2-for-4 with a two-run double as the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 12-1 at Safeco Field on June 3. (MLB)

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Ichiro gets 3 hits, Jojima drives in 2 runs for Mariners

Ichiro gets 3 hits, Jojima drives in 2 runs for Mariners

SEATTLE, United States - Ichiro Suzuki went 3-for-4 with an RBI single as the Seattle Mariners routed the Kansas City Royals 12-1 at Safeco Field on June 3. (MLB)

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Tochiazuma grabs lead at New Year sumo

Tochiazuma grabs lead at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Tochiazuma (L) dismantled Bulgarian fellow ozeki Kotooshu to take sole possession of the lead at 12-1 at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Jan. 20.

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Baseball: Lotte secures spot in Asia Series final

Baseball: Lotte secures spot in Asia Series final

TOKYO, Japan - Benny Agbayani of the Lotte Marines slams a three-run homer in the seventh inning of a game against the Sinon Bulls of Taiwan at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 11. Agbayani homered twice and drove in four runs to help the Marines earn a spot in the Asia Series final with a 12-1 rout of the Bulls.

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Lotte secures spot in Asia Series final

Lotte secures spot in Asia Series final

TOKYO, Japan - Lotte Marines manager Bobby Valentine (L) greets Benny Agbayani in the second inning of a game against the Sinon Bulls of Taiwan at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 11. Agbayani homered twice and drove in four runs to help the Marines earn a spot in the Asia Series final with a 12-1 rout of the Bulls.

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Lotte secures spot in Asia Series final

Lotte secures spot in Asia Series final

TOKYO, Japan - Lotte Marines ace hurler Naoyuki Shimizu pitches seven strong innings to help the Lotte Marines earn a spot in the Asia Series final with a 12-1 rout of the Sinon Bulls of Taiwan at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 11.

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(1)Japanese into finals, Hamaguchi falls in wrestling

(1)Japanese into finals, Hamaguchi falls in wrestling

ATHENS, Greece - Japan's Chiharu Icho beats France's Angelique Berthenet in a 12-1 technical fall victory in the women's 48-kg freestyle wrestling to advance to the finals at Ano Liossia Olympic Hall on Aug. 23.

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Hokutoriki surges on at summer sumo

Hokutoriki surges on at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Top maegashira Hokutoriki (R) manhandles Iwakiyama to retain sole possession of the lead at 12-1 on the 13th day of action at the Summer Grand Sumo tournament on May 21.

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Asashoryu one win away from securing title at summer sumo

Asashoryu one win away from securing title at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (R) employes a crafty leg technique to trip up ozeki Musoyama to move one win away from securing his first Emperor's Cup as grand champion with a 12-1 record at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 23.

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Chiyotaikai takes lead

Chiyotaikai takes lead

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Chiyotaikai mugs Musoyama to take sole possession of the lead at 12-1 in the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 25.

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Sakamoto wins 2nd title in women's wrestling

Sakamoto wins 2nd title in women's wrestling

SOFIA, BULGARIA - Defending champion Hitomi Sakamoto shows off her gold medal after her second straight 51-kilogram crown at the women's wrestling world championships at the Palace of Sport in Sofia on Nov. 25. Sakamoto rolled to an easy 12-1 victory over Stephanie Murata of the United States.

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Tochiazuma remains in pursuit of Kyushu sumo crown

Tochiazuma remains in pursuit of Kyushu sumo crown

FUKUOKA, Japan - Sekiwake Tochiazuma (R) pushes No. 4 maegashira Kotonowaka out of the ring at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Nov. 23, the 13th day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament. With 11 wins and two losses, Tochiazuma is the only wrestler with a chance to overtake yokozuna Musashimaru, who leads the tourney with a 12-1 slate.

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Kaio tripped, but retains lead

Kaio tripped, but retains lead

OSAKA, Japan - Ozeki Kaio (R) suffers his first loss of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in a bout against yokozuna Musashimaru on March 23. But Kaio, now at 12-1, still remained on course for a second Emperor's Cup after yokozuna Takanohana bit the dust in the day's final bout.

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Yokozuna Akebono preserves lead at Kyushu sumo

Yokozuna Akebono preserves lead at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna Akebono has little trouble with hometown favorite Kaio on Nov. 17, quickly bundling the ozeki out to preserve his lead at 12-1 with two days remaining at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Akebono, Kaio in two-way tie for lead

Akebono, Kaio in two-way tie for lead

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Akebono (L) barges out speedster ozeki Dejima May 19 to improve his record to 12-1 with two days left in the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament, staying in a two-way tie for the lead with komusubi Kaio.

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Sakamoto wins 2nd title in women's wrestling

Sakamoto wins 2nd title in women's wrestling

SOFIA, BULGARIA - Defending champion Hitomi Sakamoto shows off her gold medal after her second straight 51-kilogram crown at the women's wrestling world championships at the Palace of Sport in Sofia on Nov. 25. Sakamoto rolled to an easy 12-1 victory over Stephanie Murata of the United States.

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Chiyotaikai takes lead

Chiyotaikai takes lead

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Chiyotaikai mugs Musoyama to take sole possession of the lead at 12-1 in the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 25.

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Baseball: Lotte secures spot in Asia Series final

Baseball: Lotte secures spot in Asia Series final

TOKYO, Japan - Benny Agbayani of the Lotte Marines slams a three-run homer in the seventh inning of a game against the Sinon Bulls of Taiwan at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 11. Agbayani homered twice and drove in four runs to help the Marines earn a spot in the Asia Series final with a 12-1 rout of the Bulls. (Kyodo)

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Lotte secures spot in Asia Series final

Lotte secures spot in Asia Series final

TOKYO, Japan - Lotte Marines ace hurler Naoyuki Shimizu pitches seven strong innings to help the Lotte Marines earn a spot in the Asia Series final with a 12-1 rout of the Sinon Bulls of Taiwan at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 11. (Kyodo)

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Lotte secures spot in Asia Series final

Lotte secures spot in Asia Series final

TOKYO, Japan - Lotte Marines ace hurler Naoyuki Shimizu pitches seven strong innings to help the Lotte Marines earn a spot in the Asia Series final with a 12-1 rout of the Sinon Bulls of Taiwan at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 11. (Kyodo)

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Lotte secures spot in Asia Series final

Lotte secures spot in Asia Series final

TOKYO, Japan - Lotte Marines manager Bobby Valentine (L) greets Benny Agbayani in the second inning of a game against the Sinon Bulls of Taiwan at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 11. Agbayani homered twice and drove in four runs to help the Marines earn a spot in the Asia Series final with a 12-1 rout of the Bulls. (Kyodo)

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Baseball: Lotte secures spot in Asia Series final

Baseball: Lotte secures spot in Asia Series final

TOKYO, Japan - Benny Agbayani of the Lotte Marines slams a three-run homer in the seventh inning of a game against the Sinon Bulls of Taiwan at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 11. Agbayani homered twice and drove in four runs to help the Marines earn a spot in the Asia Series final with a 12-1 rout of the Bulls. (Kyodo)

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Tochiazuma grabs lead at New Year sumo

Tochiazuma grabs lead at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Tochiazuma (L) dismantled Bulgarian fellow ozeki Kotooshu to take sole possession of the lead at 12-1 at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Jan. 20. (Kyodo)

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Hakuho drops Harumafuji to take sole lead at summer sumo

Hakuho drops Harumafuji to take sole lead at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (L) sends ozeki Kotooshu flying across the ring, staying in second along with Harumafuji at 12-1. Kotooshu slipped to 8-5 at the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 22. (Kyodo)

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Lotte secures spot in Asia Series final

Lotte secures spot in Asia Series final

TOKYO, Japan - Lotte Marines manager Bobby Valentine (L) greets Benny Agbayani in the second inning of a game against the Sinon Bulls of Taiwan at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 11. Agbayani homered twice and drove in four runs to help the Marines earn a spot in the Asia Series final with a 12-1 rout of the Bulls. (Kyodo)

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Tochiazuma remains in pursuit of Kyushu sumo crown

Tochiazuma remains in pursuit of Kyushu sumo crown

FUKUOKA, Japan - Sekiwake Tochiazuma (R) pushes No. 4 maegashira Kotonowaka out of the ring at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Nov. 23, the 13th day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament. With 11 wins and two losses, Tochiazuma is the only wrestler with a chance to overtake yokozuna Musashimaru, who leads the tourney with a 12-1 slate.

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12 + 1; Twelve Plus One - film (1969)

12 + 1; Twelve Plus One - film (1969)

Sharon Tate & Vittorio Gassman Characters: Pat & Mario Beretti Film: 12 + 1; Twelve Plus One (1969) Director: Nicolas Gessner 07 October 1969 Date: 07-Oct-69

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12 + 1; Twelve Plus One - film (1969)

12 + 1; Twelve Plus One - film (1969)

Sharon Tate Characters: Pat Film: 12 + 1; Twelve Plus One (1966) Director: Nicolas Gessner 07 October 1969 Date: 07-Oct-69

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12 + 1; Twelve Plus One - film (1969)

12 + 1; Twelve Plus One - film (1969)

Sharon Tate & Vittorio De Sica Characters: Pat & Carlo Di Seta - The Commadatore Film: 12 + 1; Twelve Plus One (1969) Director: Nicolas Gessner 07 October 1969 Date: 07-Oct-69

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Fraulein Urta Bohn

Fraulein Urta Bohn

Undated photograph of Fraulein Urta Bohn, who took the past of the maiden pure in heart at the black magic experiment conducted by Harry Price on the Brocken, Germany (the Brocken Experiment). HPG/1/12/1 (iii) Date: 1932

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