The Washington herald., 1908-06-05

Milwaukee. June 4-Before a crowd that
filled every part OF the Hippodrome. in
this city, tonight Stanley Ketchell, Of
California. defeated Bill Papke in a slash
ing ten-round bout Ketchen received
the referees award on points.
He did the bulk Of the leading. 1t Is
true, but a question remained in the
minds OF the crowd as to the fairness of
the verdict. Many were of the opinion
that draw would have been just 10
both men
Papke fought his usual. rushing. hurri-
cane battle, but his vicious wallops seem
ingly had no terrors for the Californian.
who displayed cleverness and good 1udg-
ment throughout. He fought in a heady
way and pulled himself out Of many try
ing holes.
In the opening round he hoored Papke,
and II looked as If he had the contest
clinched then and there. But Papke's
wonderful recuperative powers came to
his stead. and he finished the round very
strong.
Battle for n Title.
The battle was practically for the mid
dle-weight championship Of the world. a
title which has not been fought FOR IN
this country for many years. There was
considerable betting on the result, with
the price at even money
Both pugilists were in tip-top shape and
in conditions to fight the battle Of their
lives Fight fans from all over the coun-
try were in attendance. Mayor Rose was
present, as also were Joe Cans, Abe At
tell, Frank Gotch. and other celebrities
Cans was introduced. and so was Attell.
Fight by Rounds.
First roundabout men rushed out Of
their corners and Papke was sent TO his
knees. Ketchell sent a right TO the
stomach and they wrestle for a minute.
Paphe sends two hard ones to the neck.
II was Ketchelrs round.
Second round-Both fighting hard, but
rather wildly. KetchelI jars Papke with
left 10 head, Papke rushes. but slips to
his knees.
Third roundabout men in a furious
fight, swinging right and left and landing
frequently. Ketchell has the cleaner
blows, and his force is telling. Papke
lands a hard left to neck.
Fourth round-Papke knocks Ketchell
to his knee with a left Ketchen is up in
a second and both fighting hard as ever,
but later ketchell slows up. Papke Is
sending some force straight to the neck
Fifth round-Ketchell lands a right 20
jaw and Papke two 70 the jaw Both
men are bleeding. Papke Is forced 10
the ropes, and ketchell lands a right to
the body that jars Papke
Sixth round-Papke sending some hard
blows 20 ribs and is fighting harder.
Ketchell backs Papke his corner. when
Papke slips. then bruises KetchelTs left
eye
Seventh rOund-KetchelI lands left to
ear and a left 20 stomach. and doubles
Papke UP. Papke forced 10 ropes, and
both are tired. Ketchen forces Papke
10 the ropes. Papke backing around the
ring.
Eighth round-Papke hits Ketcheu low.
Ketchell complains but referee did not
heed il. Both men trying 10 knock
one other out Papke slips in his corner.
Ketchell forcing Papke TO corner.
Ninth round-Papke sends a terrific left
to neck. but Ketchell sends a damaging
upper-cut 10 face. KetcheH lands a force
ful left on Papke's neck. Ketchell sends
a left 10 stomach. KetcheI lands right
and left 20 stomach Ketchell sends
furious lefts 70 Papke's face
Tenth round-Ke;chell swings right and
left, and misses left 10 ribs. Papke back
ing up. Ketchell follows up. and lands
right 70 stomach. Papke lands a furious
left 10 Ketchells mouth. Both hanging
on. Ketchell forces Papke 10 the ropes.
Ketchell staggers Papke. Papke is stag
gering again. Ketchell sends his left and
right 10 jaw. Ketchell is given the de-
cisiOn.