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	Billy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Billy Papke Billy Papke, the son of USA, was an abnormally hard man. He had 4 fights with Stanley Ketchel and won the s...
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	Billy Papke (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Billy Papke, the son of German immigrants to the USA, was an abnormally hard man. He had 4 fights with Stanley Ketchel and won the second, and the World Middleweight title, largely by the expedient of punching Ketchel in the throat when he stepped forward to shake hands.
		He lost the other 3 of which the 4th was a particularly savage encounter.
		After Ketchel's death Papke was one of several middleweights contesting the right to be called World Middleweight Champ.
	www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/b/bi/billy_papke.html (165 words)

	Stanley Ketchel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		He proceeded to retain the title against Mike's twin brother, "Jack Twin Sullivan," also a former world champion, by a knockout in 20, against future world champion Billy Papke by decision in 10, against Hugo Kelly by a knockout in three, and against Thomas, by a knockout in two.
		Then, he lost the belt to Papke by a knockout in twelve, but he and Papke had an immediate rematch, and Ketchel recovered the title when he beat Papke by a knockout in eleven in their third match.
		He beat Papke in their fourth bout by a decision in 20 to retain the title, and then challenged Johnson for the world's Heavyweight crown.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Stanley_Ketchel (1234 words)

	Papke Brothers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Papke and Ketchel fought three times in a ten months period from September 7, 1909 to July 5, 1910.
		Papke won the first, most believed because as the fight was about to begin and Ketchel extended his gloved hand to touch gloves Papke knocked him reeling, a punch from which Ketchel did not recover.
		Papke would knock out Willie Lewis in Paris in 3 rounds and begin a string of five victories, four by knockout By year end, Stanley Ketchel would be dead, and Billy Papke would once again be recognized as Middleweight Champion of the World.
	www.antekprizering.com /papkebrothers.html (204 words)

	History of St.Paul Boxing - Old Boxing Haunts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Billy Miske was no stranger to Kearns and Dempsey as the two fighters had met twice before in no-decision affairs.
		Billy had contracted a severe head cold the month before when he was duck hunting.
		Billy was delirious as New Year's Dy came and he was unable to recognize anyone.
	www.twincityswedes.org /boxers/tributes/miske/miskebio.htm (2573 words)

	IBHOF / Billy Papke (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Battling his way from the coal mines to the middleweight championship of the world, Spring Valley, Illinois' Papke turned pro in 1905 and quickly made a name for himself as a terrific puncher with fantastic left hook and plenty of courage.
		In the second bout (Sept. 7th) Papke scored a 12th round TKO and the world title.
		Following Ketchel's untimely death in 1910, Papke claimed the world title and beat Jack (Twin) Sullivan and Georges Carpentier before unsuccessfully challenging Frank Klaus for the vacant title in 1913.
	www.ibhof.com /papke.htm (159 words)

	OOTP Developments Forums - "The Michigan Assassin" vs. "The Illinois Thunderbolt"
		Papke is warned by the referee for hitting with an open hand.
		Papke is trying to avoid the big body shots from Ketchell as he backpedals into the neutral corner with Ketchell in hot pursuit.
		Billy Papke’s right eye is completely swollen shut, and the referee wisely brings this fight to a halt.
	www.ootpdevelopments.com /board/showthread.php?t=52013 (899 words)

	Ketchel-Papke II
		A vintage real photo postcard of Billy Papke and Stanley Ketchel squaring off before the start of this, their second fight, which took place on Sept. 7, 1908...
		Papke would win the middleweight title by knocking Ketchel out in the 12th round...
		Former heavyweight champion and referee of this contest, Jim Jeffries, is between the fighters...
	www.fighttoys.com /Ketchel-Papke.htm (95 words)

	International Boxing Hall of Fame article - International Boxing Hall of Fame Canastota York Baseball Hall Fame Museum ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The first Boxing Hall of Fame was sponsored by Ring Magazine and located for decades at the offices of the Madison Square Garden in New York.
		However, in 1990, as a consequence of an initiative by Ed Brophy to honor Canastota's world boxing champions, Carmen Basilio and Basilio's nephew, Billy Backus, the city of Canastota inaugurated the new museum, which showcases boxing's rich history.
		There are ceremonies conducted every year to honor the inductees and the ceremonies are attended by many former world boxing champions, boxing celebrities and Hollywood celebrities each year.
	www.what-means.com /encyclopedia/International_Boxing_Hall_Of_Fame (235 words)

	OOTP Developments Forums - Middleweight Championship History
		From there on, although Papke is game, Ketchel continues to land solid blows, culminating in the seventh when Papke is cornered and unable to defend himself, causing the referee to put a stop to the fight.
		From the get-go Papke serves notice that he is a man to be reckoned with and wins the first round on the judge's card.
		This time it's Ketchel who has problems with his eye, as Papke opens a cut over Ketchel's left eye and the fight is stopped in the eighth round, giving the title back to Billy Papke.
	www.ootpdevelopments.com /board/showthread.php?t=49951 (2370 words)

	Billy Murray Singer - Surch
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		Billy Joel writes a children's book based on one of his songs.
		Billy Murray, known in his heyday as "The Denver Nightingale," was one of America's best-selling recording...
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	ESPN.com: September Classic Moments
		At the beginning of their bout in Vernon, Calif., Ketchel moves to the center of the ring and reaches out to touch gloves with the challenger, as is tradition.
		Papke pounds Ketchel bloody for 11 rounds, and in the 12th round he knocks him out with a crushing right to the head.
		Ketchel, who had defeated Papke in June, is infuriated by Papke's tactic and is obsessed with a rematch.
	espn.go.com /sportscentury/moments/9809.html (7476 words)

	IBHOF / Stanley Ketchel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		In the rematch with Papke, the challenger punched Ketchel in the head as the fighters were meeting in the center of the ring to shake hands.
		The referee merely chided Papke, and the fight commenced.
		Six weeks later, Ketchel fought Papke with a savage fury and knocked him out in the eleventh, becoming the first middleweight champion to regain a lost title.
	www.ibhof.com /ketchel.htm (615 words)

	:: - Legends Features - Fighter Bios
		Ketchel validated his status by beating Billy Papke (w pts 10) and Hugo Kelly (w ko 3), both of whom claimed they were the real champion.
		But he was sucker-punched in a rematch by Papke, who hit Ketchel as he went to shake hands at the beginning of their contest in September 1908.
		Ketchel came back stronger than ever, knocking out Papke in the 11th round of their rubber match two months later and beating him again on points in July 1909.
	www.secondsout.com /Legends/bios.cfm?ccs=235&cs=8598 (454 words)

	Ketchel Profile (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		He was only 16 when he had his first professional fight, and with his rugged style, which scorned defence, he was soon a great favourite.
		He claimed the middleweight championship in 1907 after beating Joe Thomas, and remained king of the division for three years, during which time he dropped the title for a few weeks to Billy Papke, who stopped him in 1908 after having tricked him at the start by not shaking hands—he punched him instead.
		Ketchel took ample revenge on Papke in the return.
	www.wtc.mb.ca /mp/2003/jeff/webwork/squared_circle/profiles/ketchel.html (193 words)

	Roy McHugh Remembers: When Pittsburgh was a fight town
		Billy Conn's Hand is raised after his eighth-round KO of Buddy Knox af Forbes Field on May 26, 1941.
		More than two and a half years later, on March 5, 1913, Frank Klaus and Billy Papke, survivors of an extended elimination process, faced each other in Paris.
		Fritzie Zivic and Billy Soose lost to Burley when they were on the way up, doing no harm to their own careers but damaging Burley's severely.
	www.post-gazette.com /sports_headlines/19991128mchugh4.asp (1712 words)

	:: - Legends Features - Features
		The tiny Welshman had wrecking balls in his fists that saw him KO men with mammoth physical advantages such as rugged former middleweight champion Billy Papke and ex-lightweight champion Joe Gans.
		In around 150 recorded bouts, the terror from Tylorstown scored an incredible 101 knockout victories and lost only three times with the first defeat avenged and the others occurring only when the Welshman was past his brilliant peak.
		He began life as a pit boy back in the days when coal mines were a way of life in Wales and toughened young men beyond their years.
	secondsout.emojo.com /Legends/featuressub.cfm?ccs=238&cs=8553 (619 words)

	:: - Updates & News - Legends Update (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		There were many claimants to the 160lbs crown around that time, Billy Papke and Hugo Kelly were two of them.
		âThe Michigan Maulerâ - as he was known - never ducked a challenge and soundly beat the pair of them, Papke on points and Kelly by knockout in the third round.
		Papke won their rematch when he sucker-punched the unsuspecting Ketchel as he went to shake hands in September 1908.
	www.romangreenberg.tv /Legends/update.cfm?ccs=233&cs=8480 (1427 words)

	THE CYBER BOXING ZONE
		After Ketchell was murdered, the title was "re-claimed" by Billy Papke.
		Papke lost to Cyclone Johnny Thompson, but the title was also claimed by Hugo Kelly, Frank Klaus, and Eddie McGoorty.
		Klaus beat Carpentier and Papke to re-establish the lineage.
	www.cyberboxingzone.com /boxing/middle.htm (146 words)

	terrymartin.html
		Martin also fought middleweight champions Billy Papke and Harry Greb.
		Terry Martin fought for the Welterweight Title on Jan 8th 1907 against Billy "Honey" Mellody in Augusta, Maine.
		Dec 31 1906 Billy Rhodes Rho.Is. Draw 15 (Billy Rhodes was sent to the hospital for a fractured skull later that night.
	www.harrygreb.com /terrymartin.html (852 words)

	Boxing Photos P.2
		Tremaine was in training for his upcoming 1923 bout with Johnny Curtain at the Garden found time to clown with the larger pugilist.
		Twenty Years before this 1929 photo, Billy Papke stopped the great Stanley Ketchel.
		Here he clowns with Ace Hopkins who is scheduled to fight Mickey Walker in Chicago's Wrigley Field.
	www.ringmemorabilia.com /boxing_photos_p_2.htm (259 words)

	Boxing Scene Forums - P4P hardest punchers of all time....
		The same Billy Papke who beat Ketchel (all time great middleweight) the second time the two fought.
		12-01-2004, 10:52 PM I have heard several times that it was in fact THE Billy Papke, but that the bout was not recorded as being official.
		The fact that the Billy Papke listed on boxrec.com has a 0-0 record looks fishy to me. I am glad you guys noticed this.
	www.boxingscene.com /forums/archive/index.php/t-1276.html (6817 words)

	frankmantell.html (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Frank Mantell, who came from Pawtucket, Rhode Island, bolstered his title claim when he beat Billy Papke in 1912.
		Mantell, a 12-year veteran, retired in 1917, after being knocked out by Harry greb in one round and Mike Gibbons in three rounds.
		Aug 13 1908 Billy Papke Boston KO by 1
	www.harrygreb.com /frankmantellbiopage.html (214 words)

	eBay - boxing billy, VHS, Fan Apparel Souvenirs items on eBay.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Billy Blanks TAEBO Advanced WORKOUT VHS Kick Boxing
		RARE boxing Billy Conn signed 8 x 10 photo Joe Louis
		SET Billy Blanks Master Blaster Tae Boxing 2 VHS tapes
	search-desc.ebay.com /search/search.dll?query=boxing+billy&newu=1&krd=1 (559 words)

	sell.com classifieds : Boxing vhs.Stanley Ketchel vs Billy Papke + Walker vs Schmeling for sale in Chicago (2MC5P)
		Boxing vhs.Stanley Ketchel vs Billy Papke + Walker vs Schmeling
		The seller is currently not accepting offers on this ad, but may at a later date.
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	www.sell.com /2MC5P (146 words)

	JIMMY WILDE
		Apr.19 – Billy Yates w KO 3 T.
		Jun.14 – Billy Padden w PTS 15 T.
		Dec.13 – Billy Charles w KO 6 T.
	www.recyclegen.com /Peerless/jimmy_wilde.htm (1149 words)

	[No title]
		CHAMP.TOMMY BURNS 1.TOMMY BURNS 2448 2.AL KAUFMAN 2383 3.SAM LANGFORD 2368 4.JACK JOHNSON 2361 5.SAM MCVEY 2282 6.PH JACK O'BRIEN 2267 7.MARVIN HART 2260 8.BILLY PAPKE 2253 9.BOB FITZSIMMONS 2225 10.JOE JEANNETTE 2223 =============================== OCTOBER 1908.
		CHAMP.TOMMY BURNS 1.TOMMY BURNS 2448 2.AL KAUFMAN 2383 3.SAM LANGFORD 2368 4.JACK JOHNSON 2361 5.SAM MCVEY 2282 6.MARVIN HART 2280 7.PH JACK O'BRIEN 2267 8.BILLY PAPKE 2253 9.BOB FITZSIMMONS 2225 10.JOE JEANNETTE 2223 =============================== NOVEMBER 1908.
		CHAMP.JACK JOHNSON 1.JACK JOHNSON 2455 2.SAM LANGFORD 2411 3.AL KAUFMAN 2366 4.BILL LANG 2308 5.STANLEY KETCHEL 2307 6.JOE JEANNETTE 2274 7.SAM MCVEY 2267 8.SANDY FERGUSON 2231 9.BILLY PAPKE 2208 10.MNT JACK SULLIVAN 2200 =============================== JANUARY 1910.
	www.geocities.com /mgpaul2/TOP10.htm (12622 words)

	Middleweight geneaology
		Jun.1911- Billy Papke wko 9 Jim Sullivan - London, England
		Jun.1912- Billy Papke wko 16 Marcel Moreau - Paris, France
		4.Dec.1912- Billy Papke wko 7 George Bernard - Paris, France
	myweb.tiscali.co.uk /finbarr/btcp6.htm (2131 words)

	ESPN.com Soccernet Lsistings0120
		From the Bahamas featuring Magnus Samuelsson and Phil Martin, showing their strength in the Arm Wrestling and Car pulling events.
		This programme looks at a group of people racing down steep and hazardous hills in Sierra Nevada on their mountain bike.
		Classic fight between Roberto Duran and Ken Buchanan fought on 26th June 1972 in New York.
	www.soccernet.com /listings/2003/0120 (246 words)

	ESPN.com Soccernet Lsistings0504
		A look at the problems that have surrounded boxing: the disqualification of Albert Robinson for head butting opponent in 1968, the impartial judging in 1984 in favour of the USA; the riots at the 1988 sol Olympics, the scandals of the refere's and bad judging.
		Featuring Stanley Ketchel versus Billy Papke, Rocky Graziano, Sugar Ray Robinson versus Jake LaMotta, Carlos Monzon versus Nino Benvenuti, Marvelous' Marvin Hagler versus Willie Monroe
		Focus on fights in the career of one of the greatest Cuban Welterweights, Kid Gavilan
	www.soccernet.com /listings/2002/0504 (190 words)

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