Shinzan against Kusatake, Hatsu 1979, day 9
Hatsu 1979, day 9, 15 January 1979. Makushita, bout 25 of 30. East on the left, west on the right.
49% ShinzanKusatake 51%
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.
Shinzan 2Kusatake 1
- Shinzan won · Haru 1980, day 6, Makushita
- Kusatake won · Aki 1979, day 8, Makushita
- Shinzan won · Hatsu 1979, day 9, Makushita (this bout)
This was their first meeting.