Corporal Baker (from South Africa)

During the war Corporal Baker of South Africa had a service bout in London against Harry Greb. Baker was a lightheavyweight while Greb was a middleweight. This fight took place in the Anglo-American services boxing tournament.

Originally the newspapers stated that Harry Greb fought "Corporal Green of South Africa", but a day later all the newspapers started to write "Corporal Baker of South Africa". I don't know any further information about this error. The following newspapers are just a few that stated the opponent was originally "Corporal Green" when they printed their articles on December 11, 1918:

The Daily Northwestern (Wisconsin)

The Sandusky Star Journal (Ohio)

Evening State Journal & Lincoln Daily News (Nebraska)

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Tale Of The Tape Real Name: Born: Died: Height: Weight:

 selected bouts

Dec 11	1918	Harry   Greb		London		KO'd by 1 (scheduled 4 rounder in the service)




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