First Banzuke results

[robert@lsi.melco.co.jp (streitenberger robert)]

Hi Banzuke-Freaks,

final call for the banzukes, it's still possible to submit ...

Below, I listed the results of the 'Abe-Check' for the first eight
entries. I know it's not the real banzuke, but at least it gives us
some feeling for the difficulties ahead.

I added Daizen and Asanosho to Abe's list, to get some values for them.
(differences to previous posted results)

First of all. I'll change the 'Shin-makuuchi' to 'Newly Promoted' since
some of the 'Oldies' are coming back sometimes, which is def. not "Shin"
(Thanx Richard)

I managed to delete my two Higonoumi-entries and will crosspost my own
entry to one or two from the list, so I can enter myself without cheating.
(which would be necessary since I'm wayyyyyy downnn)

It's interesting to see, how we all struggle with the Komusubi this
time, whereas the Sekis don't vary too much. Anyway I'll keep the
-2/-5 system for both, at least `till the next banzuke. (sugg. ???)

What I`ll change, (if you agree) is the -2 for the newly promoted,
I'll give it -5 since it's not that easy. (BTW Imade a mistake and
gave -2 even if someone submitted 3 instead of only two --> *)

The Sanyaku ranks. Hmm  Only one ? Difficult to judge, but especially
this time ... On the other hand: It's already included somehow in the
Seki/Komu Bonus ? Keep it. (Sugg. ???)

Maegashira Ranks. Shock ! Noone follows Abe-san ?!?!? This is tricky
since it has two ends. I know it's somehow included in the other Bonus (pl?)
but I`ll give it -5 instead of -3 (Sugg. ???)

What about the relation of the base and the bonus ??? Should I increase
them all ???

So if you would like some changes in the values (system next time maybe)
please post it on the mailing list.

Enjoy ...

//------------------------- Abe - Guess -----------------------------------

Shikona          Base     San     Mae     Seki     Komu    Prom       Total
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Anonymus (???)   0        -3      -3      -10     -10      -2         -28
Anonymus         55       -3      0       -4      -10      -2*        36 
Toranonaka       63       0       0       -10     -5       0          48
Toyonishiki      76       0       0       -10     -5       0          61
Kokuouzan        88       0       0       -10     -5       -2         71 
Obana            84       0       0       -4      -5       0          75 
Rikimaru         106      0       0       -10     -5       -2         89
Mairyu           103      0       0       -10     -5       -2*        86 
Musashidozan     116      0       0       -10     -5       0          101
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

//------------------------- Abe - Guess -----------------------------------

* Bug: Three newly promoted rikishi were inlcuded 

Waiting for last-minute entries ...

-=-=- Robert

P.S> JR is going to Sannomiya right now, Hanshin only disconnected between
Iwaya (?) and Mikage and also Hankyu is closing the gap. The city is full of
dust and bad air, nearly everybody is wearing a mask. `Been in Motomachi on 
the weekend, and saw some remote sidestreets, where complete buildings collapsed
on the streets (6 floors). 

Once again this *** feeling, when I saw many people
prowling the streets with their cameras ready and making the V-sign in front
of the debris. ... 

However, it was good to see the street merchant selling their stuff and
all the food stalls in the middle of the ruins. Also saw some people
selling 'Throw-away-cameras' for tourists in need of them ...

Some restaurants are open there, but had to change their menues due to lack
of water. Managed to find some 'fancy' (former) kissaten selling spaghetti.
Many 'customers' dressed in jogging suits (including me). The final realization
came, when I got my spaghettis served on a plastic plate ... (didn't complain).