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July 22, 1950
The Miami Times
Miami, Dade County, Florida
What is this article about?
Aaron Perry, a former Washington middleweight boxing champion, and Charles Turner were arrested for robbing Maurice K. Lewis's apartment of $30 and a watch on July 2. Perry had a successful boxing career, fighting Hank Armstrong in 1944 and resuming after army service in 1945.
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Washington Fighter Arrested For Robbery
WASHINGTON - (ANP) - Aaron Perry's hopes of becoming a successful fighter were suddenly crushed last week, when the one-time local middle-weight champion was arrested on charges of robbery and housebreaking.
The 25-year-old Perry and a 23-year-old companion, Charles Turner are being held under a $10,000 bond each on the charge of entering the apartment of Maurice K. Lewis on July 2 and taking $30 and a wrist watch.
Perry had a brilliant beginning as a fighter who soared to fistic fame while still in his teens. The hard-hitting welterweight met hammering Hank Armstrong in 1944 before a $60,000 gate, the largest ever involving a Washington fighter.
After doing a short stint in the army Perry resumed fighting in 1945 becoming one of the top king pins in the game.
WASHINGTON - (ANP) - Aaron Perry's hopes of becoming a successful fighter were suddenly crushed last week, when the one-time local middle-weight champion was arrested on charges of robbery and housebreaking.
The 25-year-old Perry and a 23-year-old companion, Charles Turner are being held under a $10,000 bond each on the charge of entering the apartment of Maurice K. Lewis on July 2 and taking $30 and a wrist watch.
Perry had a brilliant beginning as a fighter who soared to fistic fame while still in his teens. The hard-hitting welterweight met hammering Hank Armstrong in 1944 before a $60,000 gate, the largest ever involving a Washington fighter.
After doing a short stint in the army Perry resumed fighting in 1945 becoming one of the top king pins in the game.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Robbery Arrest
Boxer Downfall
Washington Fighter
Housebreaking Charge
What entities or persons were involved?
Aaron Perry
Charles Turner
Maurice K. Lewis
Hank Armstrong
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Aaron Perry
Charles Turner
Maurice K. Lewis
Hank Armstrong
Location
Washington
Event Date
July 2
Story Details
Aaron Perry, a promising boxer with a successful career including a major fight against Hank Armstrong in 1944, was arrested with Charles Turner for robbing Maurice K. Lewis's apartment of $30 and a wristwatch on July 2.