September 10, 1917, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Champion: Pete Herman. Challenger: Earl Puryear. Referee: J. Davidson. Puryear won by decision.
Provenance
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Hauck Collection. Hauck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Hauck. The Haucks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
Advertising card for Pete Herman's Night Club and Bar. Herman was former bantamweight champion of the world.
Provenance
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Hauck Collection. Hauck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Hauck. The Haucks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
