Dec 4 Tamanishiki San'emon, Japanese sumo wrestler (32nd yokozuna; winner 9 top division yūshō), dies following a delayed appendectomy at 34 Dec 7 Harry Moses, cricketer (6 Tests for Australia 1887-95), dies Nov 1938 Deaths in Sport by Year Jan 1939 Famous Sports Stars Baseball Players Basketball Stars Boxers Footballers NFL Stars Tennis Champions