April 7, 1910. "Stanley Ketchel in boxing pose." The middleweight champion, aka the "Michigan Assassin," in an unusual choice of attire six months before he was killed by a Missouri ranch hand. G.G. Bain Collection. View full size.
Submitted by EvenSteven on Fri, 05/16/2008 - 9:44am.
TRAP AND ARREST KETCHEL'S SLAYER; Ranchman Who Gave Hurtz a Bed Recognizes Him from Description. SAYS BOXER INSULTED GIRL Then Hurtz Ordered Him to Throw Up Hands and Fired When He Disobeyed -- Ketchel's Funeral Held.