Masuiwaka against Kairyu, Aki 1978, day 9
Aki 1978, day 9, 18 September 1978. Sandanme, bout 7 of 41. East on the left, west on the right.
51% MasuiwakaKairyu 49%
The ratings had it close to even, 51% to 49%. These are the site's own ratings as the basho began, not a bookmaker's odds.
Masuiwaka 1Kairyu 2
- Kairyu won · Aki 1979, day 1, Jonidan
- Masuiwaka won · Nagoya 1979, day 3, Sandanme
- Kairyu won · Aki 1978, day 9, Sandanme (this bout)
This was their first meeting.