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Origin of Sumo?

To: sumo@essspg.stat.ncsu.edu
Subject: Origin of Sumo?
From: Keith Moulton <km34@columbia.edu>
Date: Mon, 8 Aug 1994 17:38:15 -0400 (EDT)
In-reply-to: <9408081940.AA15733@kaleida.com>
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On Mon, 8 Aug 1994, Masumi Abe wrote:
> There were Yokozuna Unryu and Yokozuna Shiranui in Edo (or Yedo) Period in
> early 19 century.

	Wow.  Early 1800s?  How far does sumo go back?  Was it much 
different than now?  I got the FAQ but didn't see anything about the 
origins of sumo.  Can someone clue me in?  Masumi writes so much (so 
well) I don't want to take advantage of him, so I hope someone else might
add something.
Regards,
Keith "165 lbs. -  5'10" Moulton.

References:
- Yokozuna dohyoiri
  - From: abe@kaleida.com (Masumi Abe)

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