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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1916
Page
7
Ever Hammer of Chicago defeated Light weight Champion Freddie Welsh on points in a ten round Milwaukee bout, but Wisconsin law prevents a title change by decision. Hammer dominated from the start and Welsh fought to the limit, with critics deeming Hammer the stronger performer.
In New Orleans on April 25 Jack Britton defeated Ted Lewis to claim the world welterweight title. Referee Burke awarded Britton the decision after a fast, hard fought bout from start to finish with Lewis ahead in only one round, the 19th, when Britton exhausted. Britton’s left hook felled Lewis and Britton claimed the championship. Portland sits at the bottom of the Coast league.
The Y M C A tennis fans gather on newly rebuilt courts at Fourth and Madison for the season's first matches. Physical Director Berthiaume announces a singles tournament with a silver cup for the winner. Last year Charlies Thorndike won the cup among 22 entries.
Report notes the heavyweight’s claim that he never knocked out Arthur Pesky, a point the crowd doubts. Tacoma’s spring exhibition drew a record crowd, signaling a rising baseball interest in the Northwestern league as Tacoma shows renewed support and optimism for a strong season.
The Northwest international bowling tournament began Monday evening with six teams. Mayor Gill opened festivities. New Ideals led after the first night with Hoffman scoring 559. Tonight features ladies' night with four women’s teams competing and team scores listed for Club Moves Café MacDougall S Seattle Times Boulev’d Café Imperial Hot’s.
Detroit April 25 Ty Cobb and Sam Crawford stars of the Tigers were left behind when the team departed for St. Louis Both were still ill but serious injuries are denied for now.
Cambridge April 25 eleven changes were made in the three Harvard crews last night the largest shakeup for some time.
In Galveston on April 25 referee Torrence ruled Benny Cordova the winner against Bobby Waugh but the decision sparked a brawl. Waugh rushed the official after the fight and Torrence, avoiding danger, announced I made a mistake, I now call the fight a draw.
Portland changes lineup as Chuck Ward moves to the bench and Charley Hollacher takes the shortstop spot. Ward had been batting well and Owen Quinn at first base has been released.
Chicago April 25 Jack Ness world champion batsman is rumored to be for sale by the White Sox. He rose from Oakland Coasters after beating Cobb the record for consecutive hitting. Speaker Daubert and Jackson led league bat leaders in previous years.
Amateur boxers arrive by train for the Far Western championships to be staged Thursday and Friday at the Arena. Entered are fighters from Los Angeles Frisco Portland Kansas City Denver and Spokane with unattached contenders hoping to win titles. Boxing instructor Chet McIntyre expects heavyweights to draw crowds and has arranged a field to challenge Fat LaBeaux of the Olympic Club San Francisco.
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