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The Northwest Times
Seattle, King County, Washington
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Koji Yamada of Seattle defeats Dick Yamasaki in the first post-war Northwest invitational judo tournament, winning the Seinen Yudanshakai division championship and the initial leg of the perpetual trophy. Both are black belt Nidan holders. Event held Sunday at Nisei Vets Memorial clubhouse in Seattle.
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WINNING FALL—Stocky Koji Yamada of Seattle is shown throwing Dick Yamasaki, also of Seattle, for the winning fall in the first post-war Northwest invitational judo tournament held Sunday at Nisei Vets Memorial clubhouse. By virtue of his victory, Yamada was acclaimed champion in the Seinen Yudanshakai division and earned the initial leg of the perpetual trophy. Both Yamada and Yamasaki wear a black belt Nidan rating.—Special photo for Northwest Times by Yukio Kuniyuki Jr.
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Seattle, Nisei Vets Memorial Clubhouse
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Sunday, First Post War
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Koji Yamada throws Dick Yamasaki for the winning fall in the judo tournament, becoming champion of the Seinen Yudanshakai division and earning the perpetual trophy's initial leg.