Re: Aki Basho: Shonichi

[ivar@morgan.com (Ivar Petersen)]

David

> Konishiki sets yet another record as he weighs in at his
> heaviest ever, 273 kg (600.6 lbs).

... but he has imrpoved his sumo.  Yesterday he looked at bit in trouble at
the beginning and had it been 3 or 6 months ago he would certainly have lost.
This time he stood his ground until he had regained balance and momentum and
won convincingly.  I am beginning to like him.

> Blatant favoritism shows its head again on Shonichi, as we see
> Musashimaru pitted against Komusubi Hamanoshima, whereas the
> Futagoyama Ozeki trio fight against M5-6 rikishi to start the
> basho.  All 4 won, but it looks petty to me.

Agreed.  I was disappointed to see how much trouble all 4 Ozekis seem to have.

> First day hoshitori scores:
>  
> Kai-etsu       57

How is this possible?  There was no ginboshi and 10+9+8+7+6+5+4+3+2+1=55

Best wishes,

	-Ivar-