Koiwadake against Suzumoto, Natsu 1979, day 1
Natsu 1979, day 1, 6 May 1979. Jonidan, bout 38 of 48. East on the left, west on the right.
47% KoiwadakeSuzumoto 53%
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.
Koiwadake 1Suzumoto 2
- Suzumoto won · Aki 1983, day 10, Sandanme
- Koiwadake won · Haru 1980, day 4, Jonidan
- Suzumoto won · Natsu 1979, day 1, Jonidan (this bout)
This was their first meeting.