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Boxers Harry Matthews and Don Cockell in ring after fight, Seattle, July 30, 1954

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On July 30, 1954, Seattle boxer Harry "Kid" Matthews (1922-2003) lost by technical knockout to English fighter Donald John "Don" Cockell (1928-1983) in a bout held at Sick's stadium. In this photo, Matthews congratulates Cockell, while his coach, renowned boxing manager John C. "Deacon" Jack Hurley (1897-1972), speaks to someone outside the ring.

Caption information derived from captions written by PI staff.
ID Number: 2000.107.245.01.06
Date: 1954
Creator(s): Miller, John M. "Hack", Photographer
Physical Description: 1 photographic print : b&w ; 11 x 14 in.
Additional Information: Digital copy of this item available thanks to funding from a 2016 Institute for Museum and Library Services grant.
Credit: MOHAI, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection, 2000.107.245.01.06, photo by John M. "Hack" Miller
Copyright: All Rights Reserved
Subjects: Sports