Benny Leonard Crowned World Lightweight Champion
In New York Benny Leonard defeated Freddie Welsh to become the new world lightweight champion at 133 pounds. The New Yorker, rapid rise from 1912 to 1917, now joins the elite and hints at defending his title after America’s war focus. The bout and Leonard’s triumph energize New York boxing as Seattle hosts upcoming Far Western AAU championships with local fighters and visiting stars.
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Yankee Boxer Benny Palmer Fights On in Australia
Benny Palmer the American featherweight fully recovered from a jaw fracture sustained in Australia and is reported to be fighting well again. The injury had raised doubts about whether the fighter could continue his career.
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Six Nags in Race at Metropolitan Handicap
New York May 29 six thoroughbreds were listed to run in the Metropolitan handicap on account of the heavy track. The purse is $6,000.
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New York
Ex Leaguers to Help Teams in Blood Game
Ex league veterans join Nonpareil and Duthie clubs for a high stakes exhibition at Seattle park. Notables include Luke Glavenich pitching for Duthie with Jack Marshall and Frank Guignil in the field and Bunk Nelson on the mound. The rivalry carries about 1000 dollars for the outcome. game set for 2:30 at lith and Jefferson.
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Spokane Beats Seattle Giants 9 to 8 in opener
Spokane locals edge Seattle Giants 9 8 in a torrid season opener at the local ball pasture. Bill Leard led Seattle with a sturdy effort as the visitors fell short, giving Spokane the early season win in a tightly contested game.
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Tacoma Frenchman Sent to the Brush
Jack Fournier known as the big Tacoma Frenchman leaves the White Sox after several seasons and joins the Los Angeles club under manager Frank Chance.
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Ed Eckmans Punch Wins Him Fame in Spokane Incident
Umpire Ed Eckman gains publicity after a confrontation with Herb Hester of Great Falls. Eckman knocked Hester cold when the Montana pepper box allegedly became abusive in Spokane. Eastern papers comment on the affair.
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Donlin Resigns Post With Memphis Club
Mike Donlin former New York Giants outfielder has quit as manager of Memphis Southern league club he was summoned to New York due to illness.
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Northwest league opens with cross-mountain games
No games were played yesterday in the Montana cities of the Northwestern league. Today Vancouver plays at Butte and Tacoma faces Great Falls marking the first league ball of the year across the mountains.
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Officials Named for Far Western Championship Boxing Meet
Officials for the Far Western championship boxing meet to be held tomorrow and Thursday night in the Arena are announced. Referee not yet selected. Judges Royal Brougham and Edward Hill. Timekeepers Charlie Hulen and Glen Rupp. Announcer Hal Johnson. Physicians Dr. Walter Kelton and Dr. Don Palmer. Clerk of meet W. W. Spangler.
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How N. W. Lads Look in Coast
Justin Fitzgerald of San Francisco a former Northwestern leaguer bats .340 in the Coast league. Other Northwestern leaguers and their averages follow Ken Williams Portland .307 Rod Murphy Oakland .306 Harry Hannah Salt Lake .286 Sheeley Salt Lake .267 Baker San Francisco .260 Leverenz Salt Lake .250 Murray Oakland .244 Gislason Salt Lake .238 Mensor Oakland .234 Houck Portland .231.
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Majestics defeat Rainier Peach in 17 to 0 baseball game
The Majestics overwhelmed Rainier Peach in a Sunday baseball game winning 17 to 0. Abrama pitched a no hit no run performance for the victors.
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Leonard dethrones Welsh in ninth round knockout
Benny Leonard defeated Freddie Welsh by knockout in the ninth round to win the lightweight title. Leonard planned to enlist in the army soon after and face Joe Welsh in Philadelphia Monday night.
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Four Players Remain in Seattle High School Tennis Meet
Four players advance in the Seattle Tennis Club tournament as Benson of Queen Anne defaults to Russell of Franklin. Vander Las of Queen Anne defeats Nieder of Franklin 8 6 46 7 5. Auzias-Turenne of Broadway beats Russell 6 0 60. Marshall Allen of Broadway defeats Barker of Queen Anne 8 6 6 3. Wabramshek of Broadway defeats Rufus of Franklin 3 6 6 0 6 2.
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Rain Delays All Major League Games After Weather
Rain postpones every major league game yesterday for the first time in years. Double headers are scheduled in most cities today to make up the schedule.
Play for Title On by High Schoolers
Broadway and Ballard faced off on university field in the baseball league championship dispute. The two squads finished the regular season tied for first place, heightening the stakes of their afternoon clash.
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Pekin Kid Herman to Box Johnny Ritchie in Davenport
Bantamweight champion Pekin Kid Herman will meet Johnny Ritchie of Chicago in a ten round bout at Davenport Iowa on June 7. The announcement was made today.
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Pekin Kid" Herman
Johnny Ritchie
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Shawn Ball Club Defeats Wellingtonia at Columbia Field
The Stacy Shawn ball club won 13 to 4 over Wellingtonia at Columbia field on Sunday. A large crowd observed strong hitting and fielding from Melvor with Urna Blakey and Brown belting homers.
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White Sox Victory Over Waterloo 7 0
White Sox pitcher Dave Danforth led a 7 to 0 win over Waterloo as Chicago visitors held the local nine to three hits. The Sox offense produced 14 hits in the game.
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German Mine Dummy Found by Frontline British Soldiers
An innocent looking dummy German soldier was found by British troops on the French front. It was armed with explosives and would have blown a tester to pieces if mishandled. The ruse was uncovered in time.
Postoffice, Firemen and Seattle Hardware win Commercial league
The Postoffice team, the Firemen and Seattle Hardware Co. won Saturday’s Commercial league ball mixes. Final scores: Postoffice 11, Lilly 7. Firemen 7, Williams 2. Seattle Hardware 6, Crane 2.
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