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 | | The Mainichi and the Asahi are rival newspapers. |
 | | To defend the sponsorship for the Meijinsen, the Mainichi has carried out a big campaign, saying in the newspaper, ''We will protect the Mainichi's Meijinsen,'' and, ''The head office will provide for protection.'' Its officials have also visited shogi players in a desperate bit to get their support. |
 | | Along with the seven-year contract proposal, the Mainichi presented a letter, saying, ''We will continue to sponsor the Oshosen, along with the Meijinsen,'' tacitly indicating that the Mainichi will abandon the Oshosen if it cannot continue to sponsor the Meijinsen. |
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