Evening star., 1916-06-18

four years, for it is nearly that time
since he won the title from Abe Attell
Johnny would be doing himself great
deal of good by entering into match
of that kind. and it is certainly up to
him to defend his title when properly
challenged by real contender, like
George CLANCY.
troversy over the match between Ad
Wolgast. former lightweight cham
pion. and frankie Murphy. which took
place at Denver recently. The fight
was awarded to Wolgast in the NTH
round on an alleged foul. E. J. Lynch.
manager Of Murphy. sends stateme mt
to the effect that the referee did not
give a decision at first, having practi-
cally admitted that Murphy had been
fouled himself, and giving Murphy fve
minutes in which to resume the con-
test As frankie refused to continue
at the end of that time, the contest was
awarded to Wolgast on charge OF al
legged fouling or quitting. 1t does not
,e m to be plain which is correct. l
have received several queries In re-
gard to this but according to all prece-
dents the verdict would stand IN favor
of Wolsast. as the referee gave him
the decision.
A newcomer in the lightweight ranks
who will have to be considered in the
running for the championship. provided
he does not take on too much weight.
10 Ever Hammer, the young Chicago
fighter, who has come to the front the
past season. He is called the 'Brist-
ling Blond Tiger" in Chicago. but he
is not any more vicious than Battling
Nelson when the famous Dane was at
his best. Ever Hammer reminds one
very much of the Battler. being OF
A. A.,t1 avSA rf q a
style-anxious to bore in at all times
and mix He can take a world OF pun
ishment and never appears feazed. He
Is rather awkward In some respects.
but has q style of his own and seems
to protect himself better than one
would imagine Of q boy so open in his
work He has a solid punch. too. but
has n lot to learn yet about knowing
just how to deliver 1t. He has battled
Ad Wolgast. whom he had the best OF;
Joe Sherman. tough proposition for
any one: joe WellinR. n clever boxer.
and he bested Freddy Welsh in a ten
round bout in Milwaukee. He 10 twen-
ty-two years old and well set. His best
indicate that ne Is liable to become
heavier within the next year. How
ever. At present he is n tough customer
for any lightweight to tackle. espe-
cially over the marathon route--the
only distance for title matches. How
ard Carr, his manager. fs nursing him
along carefully and expects to have
champion by this time next year. IL
given q chance.
There is talk now OF having Albert
Badoud, the European welterweight
champion. and TED Lewis. the British
welter, battle for the world crown at
Buenos Aires. 1t is difficult to see
whore they would have any right to
battle for any championship in view Of
q Hhnk nxr,ta tn ut ha oh
pion Of America. having been beaten
recently In a twenty-round contest at
New Orleans by Jack Britton. II they
want q title match the best thing to do
is to match up Britton with Badoud
and have q real championship tilt. Then
let the winner battle Tommy Cren of
Australia. champion of that country.
and they will come near world crown.
The boxing game in ST. Louis is moi
\ IesaIized, but the Authorities there have
taken a liberal view of the matter and
permitted the sport under the careful
guidance Of such men as Tommy Sulli-
van and Frank Robinson: in fact, Mr.
Sullivan. former featherweight star
has handled the game In such man
ner as to gain the confidence of the city
officials. and they now have permitted
him to increase the humber Of rounds
tory for Brooklyn Tommy" who has
worked hard In that city to make the
same a success and at the same time
keep within the limits of the law
There is reason to believe that later or
the state legislature Of Missouri will
pass a law similar to the Wisconsin
law and then work in harmony with
4 the Badger state commission. The ad.
ditionai four rounds will give the clubs
In the Mound city a chance to stage
some high -class matches, and the fan.
| can thank hustling Tommy Sullivan fol
| It, Tommy has been credit to the
Gaff1e and II is to be regretted thai
| there are not many more like him.
A trio Of American boSers--Art Ma
girl middle: Benny Palmer. light. anc
Arios Tanning. featherweight. left fol
| Australia this week for series of five
| fights each under Snowy Baker. Tn,
bows viii be under the management o.
| Bert cohnors Palmer Is Mexican ant
| has been making a splendid showing
| about the middle west the past season
meeting the best boys in that division
Fannink Ia not SO well known in th'
east or west. but In Oklahoma the,
think ne ID a world beatef. Magifl als'
| has battled against the best welter
d number Of good middleweights. He Il
| EettihG heavier and will fight In Aus
tralia mostly as 4 rniddleweight. Ma
| girl vas formerly a. brakeman on tn
| illinois Central rbad. but took to tn,
| fig.tinE game on ana On and mail,
| save up raiIroadihE entirely. He re
l Gently knocked out Jack Torres II
nine rounds at Colorado Springs. Th,
latter was considered n conner and wa;
bsihd pfinisd for the weiterweigh
title.