KETCHEL, STANLEY-BILLY PAPKE IV ANTIQUE PHOTO (1909-SQUARE OFF)

On July 5, 1909 at the Mission Street Arena in Colma, California world middleweight champion Stanley Ketchel defended his title against an old foe Billy Papke. Ketchel won a unanimous 20 round decision. Offered here is an original, first generation photograph depicting the two squaring off before the fight began.
This is an original, first generation photograph. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Not torn. Tiny crease at upper right corner. 4 1/4" x 5 3/4."