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Sunday marks 113 years since boxing champion Stanley Ketchel was gunned down, cutting his life and career short.

Papke began his career winning 23 bouts along with four draws. He initially boxed in Spring Valley, La Salle, Peru, Peoria and the Quad Cities

Stanely Ketchel either agreed to an authentic finish or betrayed Jack Johnson halfway through their swindle. Carlos Acevedo tells the story

Kewanee Historical Society Museum gives patrons a walk on the wild side SUSAN DEVILDER The Star Courier Hidden among the exhibits of Kewanee’s bygone era are more unusual items that people might miss if they’re not paying attention. With the grand opening of the new Kewanee Historical Museum scheduled for this weekend, President Mike DeWalt took the time to point out some of the odder items on exhibit.  Most of the items have been around for a long time and weren’t uncovered in the move, DeWalt said. But for the last four year, DeWalt said he’s spent time uncovering items that were n...