Veteran fighter Kaio says harsh treatment a part of sumoThe Canadian Press, TOKYOSumo hasn't had a Japanese grand champion since Takanohana retired in January 2003. Since then, the sport has been dominated by Mongolian grand champions Hakuho and Asashoryu, leading many to feel Japan is losing a grip of its own national sport.
Orchestras Capture Two First PlacesCentre View, VABoth received superior ratings — the highest grade possible — came in first in their divisions and, together, were the Grand Champion of the entire festival. "I was very proud of them; they worked hard and really mastered the music," said Orchestra
Pizza and barbecue shop hosts grand openingLivingston Daily, MIHe's the owner of Hickory BBQ & Grill, which won the Grand Champion prize at the 2008 Ribs n Soul Festival in Detroit. He said the Toarmina's chain picked up his barbecue and is now offering his food at their shops. “I'm superstoked,” Lockwood said.
Local Breeder Exhibits Champion at the 2009 Michigan Beef ExpoBattle Creek Enquirer, MIChapman Horse & Livestock of Bellevue consigned the Grand Champion Angus Female, MGC Undeniable 819, which was named overall Supreme Champion Female. MGC Undeniable 819 sold for $4000 to Zelinko Brothers Cattle Co. of St. Charles, MI.
Senior is self-proclaimed IU pinball grand championIndiana Daily StudentMiller, a senior, is the self-proclaimed “grand champion” of IU pinball, and based on his scores on the pinball machines in the Indiana Memorial Union’s Back Alley, few would dispute it. He has top scores on two of the five pinball machines in the Back
Livestock premium sale tops $124000Chickasha Express Star, United StatesJordon Henderson of the Tuttle FFA group placed the highest in the “steers class” earning the Grand Champion as well as bringing the highest bid of the night at $1700. Taylor Sparks, also from Tuttle FFA, won the Reserve Grand Champion and brought in
Vintage yacht Saona ‘grand champion’ of Cygnet RegattaSail World, AustraliaThe 74-year-old cruising ketch Saona, skippered by Kettering Yacht Club member Ben Marriss, has been awarded the trophy for ‘grand champion’ of the 2009 Cygnet Regatta, sailed over the weekend and marking the 145th anniversary of the first regatta on
Winner parades her victoryMuskogee Daily Phoenix, OKBy Cathy Spaulding After Elizabeth Thomas showed the Grand Champion and Reserve Champion doe kid goats at the Muskogee Regional Junior Livestock Show earlier this week, friends doubted she could show a Grand Champion wether goat, said her mother
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