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Stanley Ketchel: 1910

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.

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.

 

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Marshall Arts

Absolute proof that Stanley Ketchel was the first to introduce Tai Chi to the West.

[Who's Marshall? - Dave]

Wilson Mizner

When told of Ketchel's death, his manager Wilson Mizner is reported to have remarked: "Tell 'em to start counting ten over him, and he'll get up."

Stanley K.

I am friends with his great-grandson in Grandville, Michigan. Pretty interesting to see.

Trap & Arrest Of Ketchel's Slayer

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.

NY Times link.

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