Re: [SUMO] Re: Takanohana and humility

[OhSumo@aol.com]

In a message dated 2/4/98 12:05:38 PM, abe@accesscom.com wrote:

>Along with the fact Takanohana failed to win yusho back to back basho,
>there were some questions about his character or integrity.
>
>1. announced his engagement to marry to a young actress, and then suddenly
>decided not to pursue his public announcement and dumped her
>2. kicked the side of the "sacred" dohyo stage
>3. spitted chikara mizu water on the dohyo inside of dohyo circle

I knew something about #1, but - Whoa on #2 and 3 - Is this for real?  What
were the circumstances?  Was this a 'temper tantrum' or what?  Please, tell me
more.