Haru Basho
1961

After day 15, Yokozuna Asashio leads the tournament at 13–2. One win back, Ōzeki Kashiwado and Ōzeki Taiho lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Wakanohana sat out, Ōzeki Kashiwado beat Asashio by uwatenage, Ōzeki Kotogahama lost to Wakahaguro by yorikiri, Ōzeki Taiho beat Iwakaze by tsukitaoshi and Ōzeki Wakahaguro beat Kotogahama by yorikiri. Myobudani won by utchari, a rarely seen technique. Arakiyama (M12), Yokozuna Wakanohana and Sadanoyama (M4) remained out through kyūjō.

After day 14, Yokozuna Asashio leads the tournament at 13–1. One wrestler is one win behind the leader. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Wakanohana sat out, Ōzeki Kashiwado beat Wakahaguro by yorikiri, Ōzeki Kotogahama lost to Asashio by oshitaoshi, Ōzeki Taiho beat Annenyama by yorikiri and Ōzeki Wakahaguro lost to Kashiwado by yorikiri. Tamahibiki won by kakenage, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Wakanohana and Sadanoyama (M4) remained out through kyūjō.

After day 13, Yokozuna Asashio leads the tournament at 12–1. One wrestler is one win behind the leader. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Wakanohana sat out, Ōzeki Kashiwado lost to Kotogahama by utchari, Ōzeki Kotogahama beat Kashiwado by utchari, Ōzeki Taiho beat Tsurugamine by yorikiri and Ōzeki Wakahaguro lost to Asashio by oshidashi. Kotogahama won by utchari, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Wakanohana and Sadanoyama (M4) remained out through kyūjō.

After day 12, Yokozuna Asashio leads the tournament at 11–1. One win back, Ōzeki Kashiwado leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Wakanohana sat out, Ōzeki Kashiwado lost to Kitabayama by utchari, Ōzeki Kotogahama beat Iwakaze by yoritaoshi, Ōzeki Taiho lost to Asashio by oshitaoshi and Ōzeki Wakahaguro beat Fusanishiki by yorikiri. Kitabayama won by utchari, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Wakanohana and Sadanoyama (M4) remained out through kyūjō.

After day 11, Yokozuna Asashio and Ōzeki Kashiwado share the lead at 10–1. One win back, Ōzeki Taiho leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Wakanohana sat out, Ōzeki Kotogahama lost to Fusanishiki by hikiotoshi, Ōzeki Taiho lost to Kashiwado by oshidashi and Ōzeki Wakahaguro lost to Iwakaze by yorikiri. Hanenishiki won by utchari, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Wakanohana and Sadanoyama (M4) remained out through kyūjō.

After day 10, Yokozuna Asashio, Ōzeki Kashiwado and Ōzeki Taiho share the lead at 9–1. 2 wrestlers are one win behind the leader. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Wakanohana sat out, Ōzeki Kotogahama lost to Kitabayama by utchari and Ōzeki Wakahaguro lost to Taiho by kotenage. Kitabayama won by utchari, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Wakanohana and Sadanoyama (M4) remained out through kyūjō.

After day 9, 4 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 8–1, among them Yokozuna Asashio and Ōzeki Kashiwado. One win back, Ōzeki Kotogahama and Ōzeki Wakahaguro lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Wakanohana sat out, Ōzeki Kotogahama beat Annenyama by uwatedashinage and Ōzeki Wakahaguro lost to Wakamisugi by uwatenage. Shinoburyu won by utchari, a rarely seen technique. Dewanishiki (M2), Yokozuna Wakanohana and Sadanoyama (M4) remained out through kyūjō.

After day 8, 5 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 7–1, among them Yokozuna Asashio and Ōzeki Kashiwado. One win back, Ōzeki Kotogahama leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Wakanohana sat out and Ōzeki Kotogahama beat Kitanonada by kotenage. Dewanishiki (M2), Yokozuna Wakanohana and Sadanoyama (M4) remained out through kyūjō.

After day 7, Ōzeki Kashiwado and Ōzeki Wakahaguro share the lead at 7–0. One win back, Yokozuna Asashio and Ōzeki Taiho lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Asashio beat Kitanonada by uwatedashinage, Yokozuna Wakanohana sat out, Ōzeki Kotogahama lost to Tsurugamine by yorikiri and Ōzeki Taiho beat Wakamaeda by hatakikomi. Dewanishiki (M2), Yokozuna Wakanohana and Sadanoyama (M4) remained out through kyūjō.

After day 6, Ōzeki Kashiwado and Ōzeki Wakahaguro share the lead at 6–0. One win back, Yokozuna Asashio, Ōzeki Kotogahama and Ōzeki Taiho lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Asashio beat Ohikari by hikiotoshi, Yokozuna Wakanohana sat out, Ōzeki Kotogahama beat Aonosato by yorikiri and Ōzeki Taiho beat Kitanonada by uwatenage. Dewanishiki (M2), Yokozuna Wakanohana and Sadanoyama (M4) remained out through kyūjō.

After day 5, Ōzeki Kashiwado and Ōzeki Wakahaguro share the lead at 5–0. One win back, Yokozuna Asashio, Ōzeki Kotogahama and Ōzeki Taiho lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Asashio beat Aonosato by oshidashi, Yokozuna Wakanohana sat out, Ōzeki Kotogahama lost to Tochihikari by okuridashi and Ōzeki Taiho lost to Fusanishiki by hatakikomi. Wakachichibu won by utchari, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Wakanohana and Sadanoyama (M4) remained out through kyūjō.

After day 4, 5 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 4–0, among them Ōzeki Kashiwado and Ōzeki Kotogahama. One win back, Yokozuna Asashio leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Asashio lost to Tochihikari by hikiotoshi and Yokozuna Wakanohana sat out. Tochihikari claimed a kinboshi over Yokozuna Asashio. Fujinishiki won by kakenage, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Wakanohana and Sadanoyama (M4) remained out through kyūjō.

After day 3, 8 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 3–0, among them Yokozuna Asashio and Ōzeki Kashiwado. 11 wrestlers are one win behind the leader. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Wakanohana sat out. Yokozuna Wakanohana and Sadanoyama (M4) remained out through kyūjō.

After day 2, 9 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 2–0, among them Yokozuna Asashio and Ōzeki Kashiwado. 21 wrestlers are one win behind the leader. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Wakanohana sat out. Yokozuna Wakanohana and Sadanoyama (M4) remained out through kyūjō.

After day 1, 20 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 1–0, among them Yokozuna Asashio and Ōzeki Kashiwado. 19 wrestlers are one win behind the leader. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Wakanohana sat out. Yokozuna Wakanohana and Sadanoyama (M4) remained out through kyūjō.