Shiraiwa against Moiwadake, Hatsu 1979, day 1
Hatsu 1979, day 1, 7 January 1979. Makushita, bout 28 of 30. East on the left, west on the right.
53% ShiraiwaMoiwadake 47%
The ratings had it close to even, 53% to 47%. These are the site's own ratings as the basho began, not a bookmaker's odds.
Shiraiwa 1Moiwadake 1
- Shiraiwa won · Natsu 1979, day 9, Makushita
- Moiwadake won · Hatsu 1979, day 1, Makushita (this bout)
This was their first meeting.