Otamura against Esashi, Kyushu 1971, day 9
Kyushu 1971, day 9, 22 November 1971. Sandanme, bout 6 of 37. East on the left, west on the right.
54% OtamuraEsashi 46%
The ratings had it close to even, 54% to 46%. These are the site's own ratings as the basho began, not a bookmaker's odds.
Otamura 1Esashi 1
- Esashi won · Kyushu 1972, day 8, Sandanme
- Otamura won · Kyushu 1971, day 9, Sandanme (this bout)
This was their first meeting.