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| Date of Birth |
May 4th, 1914 |
| Place of Birth |
Ehime prefecture |
| Heya |
Takasago |
| Debut |
January, 1929
(age - 14) |
| Yokozuna Promotion |
June, 1947
(age - 33) |
| Retired |
October, 1949
(age - 35) |
| Makunouchi Division Record |
206-104-39 |
Makunouchi Division
Championships |
1 |
| Height |
180 cm |
| Weight |
116.5 kg |
| Oyakata Name |
Takasago |
| Died |
August 17th, 1971 |
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1942 May Basho, 14th day
Maedayama vs. Akinoumi
(an all- ozeki match)
In their first meeting as ozeki, Maedayama came up with his patented
slapping attack at the tachi-ai or initial charge. Akinoumi
was able to force the action to the mawashi, getting a left hand inside
and driving his fellow ozeki to the edge. In a terribly weak position,
Medayama was finally able get a right hand outside grip, circle around, and drive
his opponent out and over by yoritaoshi or frontal crush out. |
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1947 June Basho, final day
Maedayama vs. Saganohama
(earning a spot in the first play-off)
Both rikishi came to grips and after a heated exchange of attacks and
defenses, Maedayama was able to get a solid left hand outside grip. As his fellow
ozeki's position gradually weakened, Maedayama was able to take Saganohana
with a shitatenage, underarm throw. Although he went on to lose the top
division title in sumo's first play-off, his outstanding performance
that tournament earned him promotion to yokozuna. |
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