Ketchel Wins Wide Over Papke in 20-Round Brawl
San Francisco July 6 Ketchel the Assassin retained his middleweight title after a full 20 rounds with Billy Papke. Ketchel fought with a broken right hand from round seven, using the left to hammer Papke who fought back with uppercuts and body blows. Referee Roche counted Ketchel the winner as he pressed Papke to the ropes, securing the decision and a portion of the $23,200 purse.
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Ketehel
Billy Papke
Ketchel
Willus Britt
Papke
Pape
Pupke
Billy
Paphke
Chung
Roche
Xhetchel
Painmi F Powers Forfeit And Wrestling Night
The forfeit of $3 posted by Ed Adamson for his match with Prindle at Empire is highlighted as a side bet, with tainted substance and tainted bets discussed. Prindle taunts increasing stakes and mentions another $25 from him. The card also lists Ed Steinmetz versus Dan McMahon as a tough Canadian challenger, plus preliminaries promising interest.
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Ed Adamson
Prindle
Hurshay
the Empire
Cottong
Adamson
Damsel
Wesson Aldrich
Ed Steinmetz
Dan McMahon
Chicago
McMahon
Steinrhetz
Central League receipts split after rain postponements
In South Bend on July 6 the Central League pooled receipts totaled 3300 dollars with a split of 375 dollars and 45 cents. Wheeling received 1700 dollars 75 cents Grand Rapids 1234 dollars 30 cents and Fort Wayne 168 dollars 55 cents.
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South Bend
Ind
Wheeling
Grand Rapids
Fort Wayne
Great Western circuit light harness races postponed in Peoria
A large crowd of horsemen and spectators saw the Great Western circuit light harness races postponed yesterday due to rain in Peoria Illinois and rescheduled to run tomorrow.
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Peoria
Ill
Glidden Tour Aims to Perfect Cars After Detroit Start
H. O. Smith of the American Motor Manufacturers Association notes the Glidden tour has transformed the auto industry by exposing strengths and weaknesses. The 192? contest begins in Detroit on July 12, offering makers a chance to test and improve their machines.
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H. O. Smith
American Motor Manufacturers’ Association
Detroit
Glidden Tour Insights On Car Reliability And Public Trust
The article argues that endurance tours test cars beyond private tests and affect buyer confidence. It notes braking safety, mechanical durability, and public willingness to trust makers who publicly race and prove their vehicles. The field lists Bugsy McIntyre, Brush, Marmon, Premier, Maxwell, Glide, Midland, Standard-Dayton, Moline, American Simplex, Rapid Truck among entries.
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Glidden
Marmon
Premier
Maxwell
Glide
Midland
Stoddard-Dayton
Moline
American Simplex
Rapid Truck
Today’s games across major leagues and minor circuits
American Association features Indianapolis at Louisville, Kansas City at Milwaukee. National League has Cincinnati at Pittsburg, New York at Philadelphia, Boston at Brooklyn, St. Louis at Chicago. American League sees Philadelphia at New York, Washington at Boston, Detroit at Cleveland, Chicago at St. Louis. Central League games include Evansville at Fort Wayne, Wheeling at Dayton, Zanesville at Grand Rapids, and Terre Haute at South Bend.
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Chicago
New York
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Boston
Detroit
Aenea Cern
Newness
Cleveland
Washington
Ates
Zanesville
Wheeling
Grand Rapids
South Bend
Fort Wayne
Terre Haute
Evansville
Anette Neee
Dayton
American Association
Louisville
Indianapolis
Columbus
Toledo
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Chicago-St. Louis
Terre Haute-Evansville
National League
Central League
Boy Walter Schwartz Dies After Pitched Ball Accident
In Saginaw Michigan on July 6 Walter Schwartz age 13 son of John Schwarth died after being struck in the temple by a wild pitch during a sandlot game. He was playing with scrub nine teams when the ball from the pitcher's box hit him causing a fractured skull.
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Saginaw
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Walter Schwartz
John Schwarth
Walter
Reward Offered for Arrest in Wheeling Junction Destruction
The Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis Railway Co offers five thousand dollars for the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who dynamited cars and bridge material stored at Wheeling Junction West Virginia. The act occurred about 2:50 a m on June 26 1909 during reconstruction of the Steubenville bridge.
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Pittsburg
Wheeling Junction
W. Va
Steubenville
Fighters Statements by Stanley Ketchel on Papke Bout
Ketchel says a broken hand prevented a knockout ending in under two rounds. He won the decision but laments not stopping Papke, noting Papke’s aggression and Roche separating them at times. Ketchel vows to fight Papke again.
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Papke
Roche
Papke Claims Ketchel Fight Wasn’t Decisive
Billy Papke insists he deserved the decision against Ketchel and says he is ready to fight again. He dismisses claims of a broken hand and argues the bout’s outcome will be settled by the pictures and future rematch.
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Ketchel
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Ketchel Disappoints In Close Draw With Papke
New York July 6 The so called thunder bolt and assassin failed to finish Papke in twelve rounds. Ketchel won but reports say the decision could have been a draw or awarded to Papke. Ketchel's punch failed to connect and critics suggest easy living and temptation may have dulled his power. thousands bet on Ketchel yet he and the betting chances misfired. Willus Britt offered excuses.
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New York
Ketchel
Papke
Michigan
Willus Britt
Ketchel’s Arm Break Plans Alter Boxing Fight
Ketchel reportedly broke his arm in the seventh round yet fought on bravely. The opponent, Stanley, fought for dear life as the bout continued with Ketchel effectively hampered. If Willus could target the other arm, the odds might shift in a rematch scenario.
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Ketchel
Willus
Stanley
Yankee Polo Players Win Cup From Britons
The Meadowbrook LA team led by Laurence Waterbury J M Waterbury Jr H P Whitney and Devereaux Milburn defeated the British 8 to 2 in the American Polo Cup second match in London. The Americans dominated with precise hitting and swift maneuvers earning roaring cheers.
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London
Meadowbrook
L. A
Laurence Waterbury
J. M. Waterbury, Jr
H. P. Whitney
Devereaux Milburn
Champs Lose Western Trip End With 12 Defeats 6 Victories
The champions wrap up a long western swing in Louisville with a 3 to 1 loss to the Colonels as Carr’s squad records drop to .333. Slagle and Thielman pitched for Louisville while Carr and Hayden watched from the bench as Howley and Cross delivered late threats. The team heads home for 28 more games ahead of reporters’ Marathon coverage.
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Mr. Carr
Minneapolis
Senators
Champs
Louisville
Slagle
Thielman
Carr
Hayden
Howley
Sullivan
Cross
Hooke
Suter
Colonels
Tate
Quinlan
Peitz
Heine
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Reilly
King
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McChesney
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Ccewe Howley
Csaces Cross
Oveccan Hooke
Ease Ooo Slagle
Ceepoomvase
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Croes
Slagte
Thielmanville
Indianapolis
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