May 1919
Dreamland Arena, San Diego, California
Apr 1919
Coliseum, San Francisco, California
Jun 1916
Clermont Avenue Rink, Brooklyn, New York
New York Times and Brooklyn Times scored for Smith. Brooklyn Daily Eagle and Brooklyn Standard Union scored for Papke. New York Sun scored a draw.
Apr 1916
New Polo A.C., New York, New York
Oct 1913
Future City A.C., Saint Louis, Missouri
Changed result to newspaper loss based on wire reports in next day's newspapers. Fight went a tame eight rounds.
This was a referees decision, not a ND bout, as per the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, and St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Mar 1913
Cirque de Paris, Paris, Paris
Dec 1912
Cirque de Paris, Paris, Paris
Papke defends his claim as World Middleweight champion. Bernard did not answer the bell for round seven.
Oct 1912
Cirque de Paris, Paris, Paris
Papke defended his claim as World Middleweight champion. Carpentier suffered a deep cut over his right eye in the 17th round and "blood positively rushed down the lad's face..(Carpentier's manager, ) Descamps prevailed upon his plucky colt to forebear. Thus it was that, although the gong rang out for the 18th rd., it was but the signal for Carpentier to acknowledge defeat." (Boxing, November 2, 1912, page 17). Carpentier announced after the bout that he would no longer make 160 pounds and was moving up in weight.
Sep 1912
Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Newspaper decisions from both the Philadelphia Item and the Philadelphia Record favored Houck as winner.
Sep 1912
St. Nicholas Arena, New York, New York
New York Times and Brooklyn Daily Eagle scored for Denning. New York Tribune, Brooklyn Standard Union and Brooklyn Times scored for Papke. Brooklyn Citizen scored it a draw.
Jun 1912
Cirque de Paris, Paris, Paris
Papke defended his claim as World Middleweight champion. He was knocked down in the first round. Moreau was down in round eight and twice in round fifteen, and could not answer the bell for the sixteenth.
May 1912
New Amsterdam Opera House, New York, New York
This was a promotion of the National S.C.
Feb 1912
Buffalo Park, Sacramento, California
Mantell claimed the World Middleweight title
Papke continued to claim the title because he failed to make the weight for Mantell.
Oct 1911
Armory, Boston, Massachusetts
Aug 1911
St. Nicholas Arena, New York, New York
Papke defended his claim as World Middleweight champion
Burke outfought Papke and though he did not show any science he battered him at will. Among those at ringside was the Marquis of Queensbury who was writing a descriptive story for the newspapers. (Indianapolis Star) Newspaper decision from the New York Times, which reported Burke as the winner. This was a promotion of the 20th Century A.C.
Jun 1911
London Palladium,Argyle Street, Soho, London
Billed for British version of World Middleweight title-Sporting Life - Friday 09 June 1911 p 8
Mar 1911
Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales
Smith led through six rounds, but went down three times before his corner threw in the towel. Fought at 165 pounds and Papke refused to get on the scales because he was overweight and paid a forfeit. He looked a stone heavier than Smith.
Feb 1911
Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales
Thompson claimed World Middleweight Title
The Sydney Morning Herald Monday 13 February 1911 p 12
Dec 1910
Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales
Both weighed in under the stipulated 165 pounds for the contest and Papke looked half a stone heavier. Actual weights not announced. Papke was disqualified for what he claimed was an 'unintentional'low blow.
Oct 1910
Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales
World Middleweight Title (Australian version)
Williams down in the fifth and down twice in the sixth before his corner threw in the towel.
Jun 1910
Armory, Boston, Massachusetts
From the Boston Herald and Boston Journal. Papke was an easy winner. Sullivan floored in sixth from a body blow, claiming a foul.
Jun 1910
Hippodrome, Kansas City, Missouri
May 1910
Dreamland Rink, San Francisco, California
"Papke Wins Rawest Frameup in Years" SF Call
Mar 1910
Cirque de Paris, Paris, Paris
Thinking Stanley Ketchel had relinquished the middleweight title, Papke claimed it after his victory.
Nov 1909
Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The Pittsburgh Post gave it to Klaus, and by a decisive margin. The Pittsburgh Press and Pittsburgh Gazette-Times (using the same written article) had Klaus a clear winner by a margin of 5 rounds to 1.
Oct 1909
Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
"Papke was easily given the public's favorable verdict." (Indianapolis Star) According to the Pittsburgh Post, Lewis received a licking.
Jul 1909
Naud Junction Pavilion, Los Angeles, California
The Los Angeles Times had Papke a clear winner. The Los Angeles Herald called it a draw "verdict" with 4 rounds for Flynn 4 for Papke and 2 even, but conceded that Flynn earned it by a whisker. UP had Flynn the winner.
Jul 1909
Mission Street Arena, Colma, California
May 1909
Mission Street Arena, Colma, California
"Papke had won when he landed his first clean punches to Kelly's right and left jaw. Kelly stayed down until the count of nine and then rose, but without enough vitality to resist Papke's finishing punches. Prior to this Papke shot a vicious left hook to the temple, cutting a gash above Kelly's right eye. At this point Kelly appeared to weaken, but Papke rushed, shooting vicious blows into his mid section which sent Kelly down and out." (Associated Press)
Mar 1909
McCarey's Pavilion, Los Angeles, California
Dec 1908
Jeffries' Arena, Vernon, California
James J. Jeffries was the referee for this fight.
Nov 1908
Mission Street Arena, Colma, California
Sep 1908
Jeffries' Arena, Vernon, California
World Middleweight Title
When "Jeffries, the referee, called time and Ketchel walked to the center extending his hand for the shake, Papke ignored the hand and sailed into the Michigan man..." Wire report from Atlanta Constitution.
No Los Angeles newspapers report any punch landed by Papke when Ketchel extended his hand. Papke attacked, but it resulted in a clinch. Most report that in fact it was Ketchel who landed the first punch. Papke's damaging blow landed sometime after at least 20 seconds had elapsed after the first bell.
Aug 1908
National A.C., New York, New York
"Although no verdict could be handed down, Papke's lead at the end was too clear to make any decision necessary." (Decatur Daily Review) Newspaper decision from the Philadelphia Item.
Aug 1908
Armory, Boston, Massachusetts
This was the second fight for Papke on this date, following the quick ending of his fight with Johnny Carroll.
Aug 1908
Armory, Boston, Massachusetts
The referee stopped the bout. This was the first of two fights for Papke on this date. After defeating Carroll, he took on Frank Mantell.
Jun 1908
Hippodrome, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
World Middleweight Title
Both fighters under 154 at 3 pm. Ringsiders included Abe Attell, Joe Gans, Jimmy Coffroth, Packy McFarland, and others.
Mar 1908
Hippodrome, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Billed World & American 158lbs Middleweight Title
BBBC Boxing Yearbook 2005
Jan 1908
Armory, Boston, Massachusetts
Dec 1907
Schlitz Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Billed American 154lbs Middleweight Title
According to the Milwaukee Free-Press, Papke should have received the decision
BBBC Boxing Yearbook 2005
Nov 1907
Winnisimmet A.C., Chelsea, Massachusetts
This was the second of Papke's two fights on this date.
Nov 1907
Winnisimmet A.C., Chelsea, Massachusetts
This was the first two fights for Papke on this date. After the quick ending of his fight with Haghey, he took on Bartley Connolly.
Nov 1907
Peoria A.C., Peoria, Illinois
Nov 1907
National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Oct 1907
Pavillion, Brazil, Indiana
"Manager Maurice Collins threw up the sponge" Buffalo Express
Sep 1907
National A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Result from the Philadelphia Item.
Sep 1907
Glen Forest Park, Methuen, Massachusetts
Jun 1907
Spring Valley, Illinois
Pre-arranged draw if both men were standing after ten rounds. Papke won every round by a shade except for the eighth, which was clearly Caponi's." (The Daily Review, Decatur, IL)
Jun 1907
Light Guard Armory, Detroit, Michigan
Jun 1907
Peoria A.C., Peoria, Illinois
Morgan down twice in the 7th, the second time for the count.
May 1907
Davenport A.C., Davenport, Iowa
Apr 1907
Peoria A.C., Peoria, Illinois
Mar 1907
Davenport A.C., Davenport, Iowa
Mar 1907
Peoria A.C., Peoria, Illinois
Feb 1907
Spring Valley A.C., Spring Valley, Illinois
Jan 1907
Peoria A.C., Peoria, Illinois
Jan 1907
Riverside A.C., Peoria, Illinois
3rd round KO according to The Daily Review (Decatur, IL)
Dec 1906
Riverside A.C., Peoria, Illinois
Papke at least fifteen pounds heavier than Farmer and it was this strength that defeated Farmer. Farmer down twice in the sixth round and took the count.
Nov 1906
Peoria A.C., Peoria, Illinois
Jul 1906
LaSalle, Illinois
Previously listed as ten-round decision win. "He battled with Carl Purdy, winning after seven rounds of hard fighting." Source: Syracuse Herald 08/25/1911
May 1906
Turn Hall, LaSalle, Illinois
Fought at 152lbs. "They were fighting in a hurricane mixup in a neutral corner when Papkesmashed three lightning-like blows to Teegans's stomach which doubled himup and put him down for the count." Source: La Salle Daily Tribune
Apr 1906
Jones's Club, LaSalle, Illinois
Mar 1906
LaSalle, Illinois
Papke's pro debut. He won $5 for his efforts. Syracuse Herald 08/25/1911
