Ketchel-Papke II

Stanley Ketchel
vs.
Billy Papke
II

Vernon, California
September 7, 1908

Papke KO12 Ketchel

A vintage real photo postcard of Billy Papke and Stanley Ketchel squaring off before the start of this, their second fight, which took place on Sept. 7, 1908... Papke would win the middleweight title by knocking Ketchel out in the 12th round... Former heavyweight champion and referee of this contest, Jim Jeffries, is between the fighters... A nice image shows perfect in-person clarity

measures: 3.5 x 5.5"
condition: excellent

sold!!

                   THE KETCHEL-PAPKE RIVALRY
June 4, 1908        Stanley Ketchel       W10            Billy Papke           Milwaukee,WI
Sept. 7, 1908        Billy Papke             KO12           Stanley Ketchel    Vernon, Calif.
Nov. 26, 1908      Stanley Ketchel      KO11           Billy Papke            Colma, Calif.
July 5, 1909         Stanley Ketchel       W20            Billy Papke            Colma, Calif.

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