In this Japanese shikona name, the surname is Chiyonoyama.
Chiyonoyama Masanobu (Japanese: 千代の山 雅信, June 2, 1926 – October 29, 1977) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Fukushima, Hokkaidō. He was the sport's 41st yokozuna from 1951 until 1959. He is regarded as the first "modern" yokozuna in that he was promoted by the Japan Sumo Association itself and not the House of Yoshida Tsukasa.[1] He was the first yokozuna from Hokkaidō, which was also the birthplace of the subsequent yokozunaYoshibayama, Taihō, Kitanoumi and his own recruits Kitanofuji and Chiyonofuji. After his retirement he left the Dewanoumi group of stables and founded Kokonoe stable in 1967. He died in 1977 while still an active stablemaster.
Chiyonoyama Masanobu
千代の山 雅信
Personal information
Born
Sugimura Masaharu (1926-06-02)June 2, 1926 Fukushima, Hokkaidō, Japan
Died
October 29, 1977(1977-10-29) (aged 51) Sapporo, Japan
He was born Sugimura Masaharu (杉村 昌治), the fifth son of a squid fisherman. He joined Dewanoumi stable in January 1942. Chiyonoyama injured his knee in his first tournament, an injury that was to trouble him for the rest of his career.[1] He reached the second highest jūryō division in November 1944 and made his debut in the top makuuchi division in November 1945. He had been an admirer of yokozunaFutabayama but his dream of facing him in competition ended after Futabayama announced his retirement during Chiyonoyama's makuuchi debut. In this first tournament he won all ten of his bouts but was denied the championship as in the absence of any playoff system in the event of a tie, it was simply awarded to the wrestler higher in rank (in this case, yokozunaHaguroyama).[2]
Chiyonoyama performing the yokozuna dohyo-iri at the Meiji Shrine in June 1951, shortly after his promotion.
In May 1949 Chiyonoyama defeated three yokozuna, finishing with a 12–3 record, and was promoted to ōzeki. He won two consecutive championships in October 1949 and January 1950 but was denied promotion to yokozuna as the Sumo Association felt he was rather young at twenty three and with his second championship being "only" a 12–3 they wanted to wait until they were sure he was ready.[1] His October 1949 victory also coincided with the controversy over struggling yokozunaMaedayama being told to retire after being seen at a baseball game while he was supposed to be recuperating from illness. Chiyonoyama was eventually promoted in May 1951 after winning his third championship with a 14–1 record. He was the first yokozuna to be promoted without being awarded a licence by the house of Yoshida Tsukasa. During his yokozuna career he missed many bouts due to injury and in 1953 even asked to be demoted back to ōzeki so he could start over again. The Sumo Association refused this unprecedented request.[2] Chiyonoyama finally took his first championship as a yokozuna in January 1955 with a playoff win over Tokitsuyama and won two more thereafter, in March 1955 and January 1957. Increasingly troubled by his knee injury to the point where he could sometimes barely walk due to the pain, he announced his retirement in January 1959.
Retirement from sumo
Chiyonoyama had expected to take over as head coach of Dewanoumi stable after the death of Dewanoumi Oyakata in 1960, but he was considered too young for the responsibility at 34,[2] and he lost a succession battle to former maegashiraDewanohana. After yokozunaSadanoyama married Dewanohana's daughter, Chiyonoyama realised he had no chance to take over and so asked to leave and set up his own stable. This was allowed on the condition that he also leave the Dewanoumi ichimon (group of stables).[2] Previously the Dewanoumi camp had, since the days of Hitachiyama, always prevented ex-wrestlers from branching out. In March 1967 he set up Kokonoe stable, taking ōzeki (later yokozuna) Kitanofuji and nine other recruits with him. In 1970 future yokozunaChiyonofuji, also from Fukushima, Hokkaidō, joined the stable. Chiyonoyama was unable to see Chiyonofuji reach the yokozuna rank as he died of liver cancer aged fifty one in 1977, but his widow attended Chiyonofuji's promotion ceremony in 1981.
Personal life
In September 1952 he married the daughter of an Osaka restaurant owner.[1]
Fighting style
Early in his career Chiyonoyama was known for the power of his tsuppari (thrusting) attack but during his successful run to yokozuna in 1951 he made an effort to improve his yotsu-sumo (grappling) techniques under the supervision of ex-yokozunaTochigiyama of Kasugano stable and his own head coach, former yokozunaTsunenohana.[1] He liked a migi-yotsu (left hand outside, right hand inside) grip on his opponent's mawashi and his favourite kimarite was uwatenage (overarm throw).[1]
Career record
Through most of the 1940s, only two tournaments were held a year, and only one was held in 1946. The New Year tournament began and the Spring tournament returned to Osaka in 1953.
Yokozuna is not a successive rank, and more than one wrestler can hold the title at once
January 06, 2023
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In this Japanese shikona name the surname is Chiyonoyama Chiyonoyama Masanobu Japanese 千代の山 雅信 June 2 1926 October 29 1977 was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Fukushima Hokkaidō He was the sport s 41st yokozuna from 1951 until 1959 He is regarded as the first modern yokozuna in that he was promoted by the Japan Sumo Association itself and not the House of Yoshida Tsukasa 1 He was the first yokozuna from Hokkaidō which was also the birthplace of the subsequent yokozuna Yoshibayama Taihō Kitanoumi and his own recruits Kitanofuji and Chiyonofuji After his retirement he left the Dewanoumi group of stables and founded Kokonoe stable in 1967 He died in 1977 while still an active stablemaster Chiyonoyama Masanobu千代の山 雅信Personal informationBornSugimura Masaharu 1926 06 02 June 2 1926Fukushima Hokkaidō JapanDiedOctober 29 1977 1977 10 29 aged 51 Sapporo JapanHeight1 90 m 6 ft 3 in Weight122 kg 269 lb CareerStableDewanoumiRecord403 158 147 2 draws DebutJanuary 1942Highest rankYokozuna May 1951 RetiredJanuary 1959Elder nameKokonoeChampionships6 Makuuchi 2 Juryō Special PrizesOutstanding Performance 1 Fighting Spirit 1 Gold Stars3HaguroyamaTerukuniMaedayama Up to date as of June 2020 Contents 1 Career 2 Retirement from sumo 3 Personal life 4 Fighting style 5 Career record 6 Modern top division record 7 See also 8 References 9 External linksCareer EditHe was born Sugimura Masaharu 杉村 昌治 the fifth son of a squid fisherman He joined Dewanoumi stable in January 1942 Chiyonoyama injured his knee in his first tournament an injury that was to trouble him for the rest of his career 1 He reached the second highest juryō division in November 1944 and made his debut in the top makuuchi division in November 1945 He had been an admirer of yokozuna Futabayama but his dream of facing him in competition ended after Futabayama announced his retirement during Chiyonoyama s makuuchi debut In this first tournament he won all ten of his bouts but was denied the championship as in the absence of any playoff system in the event of a tie it was simply awarded to the wrestler higher in rank in this case yokozuna Haguroyama 2 Chiyonoyama performing the yokozuna dohyo iri at the Meiji Shrine in June 1951 shortly after his promotion In May 1949 Chiyonoyama defeated three yokozuna finishing with a 12 3 record and was promoted to ōzeki He won two consecutive championships in October 1949 and January 1950 but was denied promotion to yokozuna as the Sumo Association felt he was rather young at twenty three and with his second championship being only a 12 3 they wanted to wait until they were sure he was ready 1 His October 1949 victory also coincided with the controversy over struggling yokozuna Maedayama being told to retire after being seen at a baseball game while he was supposed to be recuperating from illness Chiyonoyama was eventually promoted in May 1951 after winning his third championship with a 14 1 record He was the first yokozuna to be promoted without being awarded a licence by the house of Yoshida Tsukasa During his yokozuna career he missed many bouts due to injury and in 1953 even asked to be demoted back to ōzeki so he could start over again The Sumo Association refused this unprecedented request 2 Chiyonoyama finally took his first championship as a yokozuna in January 1955 with a playoff win over Tokitsuyama and won two more thereafter in March 1955 and January 1957 Increasingly troubled by his knee injury to the point where he could sometimes barely walk due to the pain he announced his retirement in January 1959 Retirement from sumo EditChiyonoyama had expected to take over as head coach of Dewanoumi stable after the death of Dewanoumi Oyakata in 1960 but he was considered too young for the responsibility at 34 2 and he lost a succession battle to former maegashira Dewanohana After yokozuna Sadanoyama married Dewanohana s daughter Chiyonoyama realised he had no chance to take over and so asked to leave and set up his own stable This was allowed on the condition that he also leave the Dewanoumi ichimon group of stables 2 Previously the Dewanoumi camp had since the days of Hitachiyama always prevented ex wrestlers from branching out In March 1967 he set up Kokonoe stable taking ōzeki later yokozuna Kitanofuji and nine other recruits with him In 1970 future yokozuna Chiyonofuji also from Fukushima Hokkaidō joined the stable Chiyonoyama was unable to see Chiyonofuji reach the yokozuna rank as he died of liver cancer aged fifty one in 1977 but his widow attended Chiyonofuji s promotion ceremony in 1981 Personal life EditIn September 1952 he married the daughter of an Osaka restaurant owner 1 Fighting style EditEarly in his career Chiyonoyama was known for the power of his tsuppari thrusting attack but during his successful run to yokozuna in 1951 he made an effort to improve his yotsu sumo grappling techniques under the supervision of ex yokozuna Tochigiyama of Kasugano stable and his own head coach former yokozuna Tsunenohana 1 He liked a migi yotsu left hand outside right hand inside grip on his opponent s mawashi and his favourite kimarite was uwatenage overarm throw 1 Career record EditThrough most of the 1940s only two tournaments were held a year and only one was held in 1946 The New Year tournament began and the Spring tournament returned to Osaka in 1953 Chiyonoyama 3 SpringHaru basho Tokyo SummerNatsu basho Tokyo AutumnAki basho Tokyo1942 Maezumo Shinjo 4 0 Not held 1943 East Jonidan 37 8 0 West Sandanme 17 5 3 Not held 1944 West Makushita 46 6 2 West Makushita 12 4 1 West Juryō 13 8 2Champion 1945 Not held East Juryō 2 6 1Champion East Maegashira 10 10 0 1946 Not held Not held East Maegashira 1 10 3 1947 Not held West Sekiwake 1 Sat out due to injury0 0 15 West Maegashira 1 8 3 1948 Not held West Sekiwake 1 4 6 1draw West Maegashira 1 8 3 F 1949 West Sekiwake 1 8 5 East Sekiwake 1 12 3 O West Ōzeki 1 13 2 1950 East Ōzeki 1 12 3 East Ōzeki 1 9 6 East Ōzeki 1 11 4 1951 East Ōzeki 1 8 7 East Ōzeki 1 14 1 West Yokozuna 2 9 6 1952 West Yokozuna 2 13 2 West Yokozuna 1 10 5 West Yokozuna 1 11 4 Record given as win loss absent Top Division Champion Top Division Runner up Retired Lower Divisions Sanshō key F Fighting spirit O Outstanding performance T Technique Also shown Kinboshi P Playoff s Divisions Makuuchi Juryō Makushita Sandanme Jonidan Jonokuchi Makuuchi ranks Yokozuna Ōzeki Sekiwake Komusubi Maegashira New YearHatsu basho Tokyo SpringHaru basho Osaka SummerNatsu basho Tokyo AutumnAki basho Tokyo 1953 East Yokozuna 1 4 4 7 East Yokozuna 2 1 5 9 East Yokozuna 2 Sat out due to injury0 0 15 West Yokozuna 2 11 4 1954 West Yokozuna 1 10 5 East Yokozuna 2 10 5 West Yokozuna 1 12 3 East Yokozuna 1 12 3 1955 East Yokozuna 1 12 3 P East Yokozuna 1 13 2 P East Yokozuna 1 8 7 East Yokozuna 2 10 4 1draw 1956 West Yokozuna 1 4 1 10 West Yokozuna 2 8 7 West Yokozuna 2 11 4 East Yokozuna 1 Sat out due to injury0 0 15Record given as win loss absent Top Division Champion Top Division Runner up Retired Lower Divisions Sanshō key F Fighting spirit O Outstanding performance T Technique Also shown Kinboshi P Playoff s Divisions Makuuchi Juryō Makushita Sandanme Jonidan Jonokuchi Makuuchi ranks Yokozuna Ōzeki Sekiwake Komusubi MaegashiraModern top division record EditSince the addition of the Kyushu tournament in 1957 and the Nagoya tournament in 1958 the yearly schedule has remained unchanged Year in sumo JanuaryHatsu basho Tokyo MarchHaru basho Osaka MayNatsu basho Tokyo JulyNagoya basho Nagoya SeptemberAki basho Tokyo NovemberKyushu basho Fukuoka 1957 West Yokozuna 2 15 0 East Yokozuna 1 10 5 East Yokozuna 2 Sat out due to injury0 0 15 Not held West Yokozuna 2 5 8 2 West Yokozuna 2 Sat out due to injury0 0 15 1958 West Yokozuna 2 12 3 East Yokozuna 1 12 3 East Yokozuna 1 12 3 West Yokozuna 1 Sat out due to injury0 0 15 East Yokozuna 2 1 4 10 East Yokozuna 2 Sat out due to injury0 0 15 1959 East Yokozuna 2 Retired3 3 9Record given as win loss absent Top Division Champion Top Division Runner up Retired Lower Divisions Sanshō key F Fighting spirit O Outstanding performance T Technique Also shown Kinboshi P Playoff s Divisions Makuuchi Juryō Makushita Sandanme Jonidan Jonokuchi Makuuchi ranks Yokozuna Ōzeki Sekiwake Komusubi MaegashiraSee also EditGlossary of sumo terms List of past sumo wrestlers List of sumo tournament top division champions List of sumo tournament top division runners up List of yokozunaReferences Edit a b c d e f Kuroda Joe December 2005 Rikishi of Old sumofanmag com Retrieved 2007 07 04 a b c d Sharnoff Lora 1993 Grand Sumo Weatherhill ISBN 0 8348 0283 X Chiyonoyama Masanobu Rikishi Information Sumo Reference Retrieved 2007 07 15 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Chiyonoyama Masanobu Japan Sumo Association profile Preceded byAzumafuji Kin ichi 41st Yokozuna1951 1959 Succeeded byKagamisato KiyojiYokozuna is not a successive rank and more than one wrestler can hold the title at once Retrieved 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