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April 18, 1925
El Dorado Daily News
El Dorado, Union County, Arkansas
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Harry Greb of Pittsburgh defeats Johnny Wilson of New York in ten-round boxing match in Boston, marking his third win over the former champion. Greb dominates with uppercuts. Undercard: Alf Skinner TKO's Tom McKernan; Tommy Freeman decisions Bennie Ross.
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GREB TAKES THIRD WIN FROM WILSON
Tommy Freeman Wins First Bout On Tour of East.
BOSTON, April 17.—Harry Greb of Pittsburg, middleweight boxing champion scored his third victory over Johnny Wilson of New York, former titleholder, when he won by a wide margin from Wilson in a ten round bout here tonight. They boxed at catch weights.
Greb weighed 168 1-2 and Wilson 164 1-2.
Greb scored in every round with a right uppercut which he used to good advantage at close quarters and did the bulk of the forcing.
Wilson found Greb elusive and was able to land effectively infrequently. Wilson rallied occasionally but never was able to reduce consistently the advantage in points which gave Greb the decision.
Alf Skinner of Scotland won from Tom McKernan of New York in the fourth round of a scheduled eight round preliminary when the referee stopped the bout.
Tommy Freeman of Hot Springs, Ark., won the decision over Bennie Ross of Buffalo in the eighth round semi-final
Tommy Freeman Wins First Bout On Tour of East.
BOSTON, April 17.—Harry Greb of Pittsburg, middleweight boxing champion scored his third victory over Johnny Wilson of New York, former titleholder, when he won by a wide margin from Wilson in a ten round bout here tonight. They boxed at catch weights.
Greb weighed 168 1-2 and Wilson 164 1-2.
Greb scored in every round with a right uppercut which he used to good advantage at close quarters and did the bulk of the forcing.
Wilson found Greb elusive and was able to land effectively infrequently. Wilson rallied occasionally but never was able to reduce consistently the advantage in points which gave Greb the decision.
Alf Skinner of Scotland won from Tom McKernan of New York in the fourth round of a scheduled eight round preliminary when the referee stopped the bout.
Tommy Freeman of Hot Springs, Ark., won the decision over Bennie Ross of Buffalo in the eighth round semi-final
What sub-type of article is it?
Boxing Match
Sports Report
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Boxing Victory
Harry Greb
Johnny Wilson
Ten Round Bout
Catch Weights
Tko Win
Decision Win
What entities or persons were involved?
Harry Greb
Johnny Wilson
Alf Skinner
Tom Mckernan
Tommy Freeman
Bennie Ross
Where did it happen?
Boston
Story Details
Key Persons
Harry Greb
Johnny Wilson
Alf Skinner
Tom Mckernan
Tommy Freeman
Bennie Ross
Location
Boston
Event Date
April 17
Story Details
Harry Greb defeated Johnny Wilson by wide margin in ten-round bout at catch weights. Greb weighed 168 1/2, Wilson 164 1/2. Greb dominated with right uppercut. Wilson rallied but couldn't close gap. Alf Skinner won by TKO in fourth round over Tom McKernan in preliminary. Tommy Freeman won decision over Bennie Ross in eight-round semi-final.