Shiraiwa against Iwatora, Aki 1978, day 1
Aki 1978, day 1, 10 September 1978. Makushita, bout 22 of 29. East on the left, west on the right.
54% ShiraiwaIwatora 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.
Shiraiwa 1Iwatora 1
- Shiraiwa won · Kyushu 1978, day 1, Makushita
- Iwatora won · Aki 1978, day 1, Makushita (this bout)
This was their first meeting.