The Japan Times and Mail, Tuesday 21st March 1939 (Page 3)

Futabayama Wins No. 12 In Osaka Tournament

    Grand Champion Futabayama won his twelfth straight victory Sunday at the third annual sumo tournament at Osaka to remain the only undefeated wrestler in the first ranking circle. His opponent was Kagamiiwa.
    A victory today and he will have won the championship. He already has defeated Akinoumi, Ryogoku, Tamanoumi and Kashimanada who threw him in the tournament last January in Tokyo.