Miscellany
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Despite reluctance by some Japanese to see a foreign wrestler finally reach the pinnacle of their ancient sport, a committee has decided that American Chad Rowan, 23, of Honolulu, has earned the rank of sumo grand champion. Rowan is known in Japan as Akebono.
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