The Japan Times and Mail, Thursday 4th May 1939 (Page 3)

NEW LEADER OF SUMO

    Admiral Isamu Takeshita, 70, retired, who consented Tuesday to serve as president of the Japan Sumo Association which supervises the activity of the long-haired professional wrestlers. He is also president of the Japan Young Men's Associations Federation, Japan Sea Scouts and Japan Yachting Association.