the CHAMPION WRESTLER OF JAPAN.-Wearing a ceremonial apron trimmed with said tasaels, the Sumo wrestler, Taiho, belevated to the rank of yokosnna (grand champion) at a function in Tokyo. He to shown performing traditional exercises before an audience of wrestler. On the left to the official Samurai sword-bearer. Seated at back are the runner-up In the national contest and the chief referee, who to wearin* full drtax Taiho to 21 yean old and is the youngest wrestler to become grand champion in Japan's centuriesold national sport. He to 6ft 2in, and weighs Stat.
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Press, Volume C, Issue 29643, 13 October 1961, Page 9
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93the CHAMPION WRESTLER OF JAPAN.-Wearing a ceremonial apron trimmed with said tasaels, the Sumo wrestler, Taiho, belevated to the rank of yokosnna (grand champion) at a function in Tokyo. He to shown performing traditional exercises before an audience of wrestler. On the left to the official Samurai sword-bearer. Seated at back are the runner-up In the national contest and the chief referee, who to wearin* full drtax Taiho to 21 yean old and is the youngest wrestler to become grand champion in Japan's centuriesold national sport. He to 6ft 2in, and weighs Stat. Press, Volume C, Issue 29643, 13 October 1961, Page 9
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