 Richie was known for all-action bouts while Pinky, according to a later historian, "became a pariah in Milwaukee rings" due to his "lethargic performances" in boxing matches.On April 11, 1919, Mitchell drew with Harry Shuman, Pacific Coast Lightweight Champion, in Seattle in a four round match.The "Milwaukee Sentinel" noted that he "was pleased at the treatment he had received in Seattle", though he was accustomed to longer fights.