- Unlike many of the ring fighters, Kid Donovan lived a clean, vigorous, straight-forward life. His strength, combined with his cleverness, has gained an enviable reputation for him in the boxing ring. It is after his fifth consecutive victory that his friends and followers hail him as the next champion. His manager tells him that his next battle will surely be for the championship of the world. The "Kid," who has obtained a good education and moves in the "better" society, is deeply in love with the winsome daughter of a local politician. The girl reciprocates his love, but abhors the work he has chosen to follow; she finally tells him that he must give up the ring if he expects to marry her. It is a struggle for the "Kid," but he finally determines to consent; he promises not to fight for the championship. Soon after this the newspapers are full of the "Kid's" wonderful record and of his forthcoming challenge to the champion. True to his promise, the young fighter refuses to enter the ring. For this he is branded as a coward by his manager, and is accused of being "yellow" by his former followers. Unable to find work, the "Kid" is advised by the girl to join the fire department. Through influence, he secures an appointment. Shortly after, the girl is injured in a big fire, she is rescued by her sweetheart in a sensational manner. However, it is found necessary to send the girl away in order to save her life. But money is short. In desperation, the "Kid" goes to the champion with a challenge. The latter's manager accepts upon the condition that Donovan will "lay down," and the fighter's "yellow streak" is played to the front again. The night of the fight arrives. As the battle between the "Kid" and the champion progresses it is seen that the title holder is going to be badly beaten. In the tenth round, after a minute of desperate fighting, the "Kid" puts over his right and the champion drops for the count of ten. In the mad rush to crown Donovan champion, the story of his "yellow streak" is soon forgotten. The "Kid," however, thinks nothing of his new title or his reputation; it is to the girl that he goes and with him is the "purse" which will save her life by allowing her to go into the country. Does the girl accept it? She does, and also the boy as her best champion.—Moving Picture World synopsis
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