Was Greb-Wiggins Filmed?

[bman100]

Harry Greb fought Chuck Wiggins in a 6 rounder on the undercard of Dempsey-Miske 2. Dempsey's title match against Miske was filmed and I'm sure I've heard that the entire 3 round fight exists somewhere.


Does anyone know if this means also that Greb's undercard fight against Wiggins was filmed? Greb was supposed to have been amazing in this fight, it was supposed to have been one of his best performances (maybe it was his peak.) If true, this fight would probably show more about Harry than his fight against Walker when he had slowed down a lot.

Any ideas?

[SLAKKA]

Your certainly correct in citing this fight as tip top Greb
He and Chuck fought like a couppla hellcats for 6 rounds
EW Dickerson of the Grand Rapids Herald, who referred many of Harry's fights
often cited this match for Grebs excellent form.

[burt bienstock]

Originally Posted by SLAKKA

Your certainly correct in citing this fight as tip top Greb
He and Chuck fought like a couppla hellcats for 6 rounds
EW Dickerson of the Grand Rapids Herald, who referred many of Harry's fights
often cited this mach for Grebs excellent form.

Oh ,to have seen the greatest fighter ever in his absolute prime in 1920.
Greb was but 26 years old, and 2 years later defined himself forever with his battering of the heavier great LH, Gene Tunney...

[bman100]

Originally Posted by SLAKKA

Your certainly correct in citing this fight as tip top Greb
He and Chuck fought like a couppla hellcats for 6 rounds
EW Dickerson of the Grand Rapids Herald, who referred many of Harry's fights
often cited this mach for Grebs excellent form.

Sounds like a great one. Didn't reporters say Greb looked better than Dempsey and that if the Greb from Wiggins was matched with the Dempsey from the Miske fight, Greb would win?

But what do you think S, you think it was filmed?

[SLAKKA]

All I can say with certainty was the main event was definitely filmed.

[bman100]

Originally Posted by SLAKKA

All I can say with certainty was the main event was definitely filmed.

OK. But just as a guess What do say the chances are that cameras were rolling when Greb was fighting? Like were undercards filmed back then or did they only broadcast the main events?

[SLAKKA]

Well I never heard of anybody in the entire folklore of Harry Greb
claim to have seen film of him fighting Chuck Wiggins.
Idea!!
If you want to search all of Miskes hometown paps for any evidence of this film being screened in twin city's during Sept 1920 please have at it and let us know what you find.

[bman100]

Thanks. I'll see what I can find.

[SLAKKA]

Oops, boo boo
They wouldn't have let a boxing film travel interstate back in them days.
Better to check in Michigan.

[bman100]

Originally Posted by SLAKKA

Oops, boo boo
They wouldn't have let a boxing film travel interstate back in them days.
Better to check in Michigan.

OK will do. Thanks (again) for the heads up.

[SLAKKA]

Well it never played in Detroit as i just checked Detroit Free Press (1858-1922)
You figure it would have.



DEMPSEY WINS WITH KNOCKOUT IN THIRD ROUND: Miske, In Distress Because of Blow to Heart, Fags to Keep Up Guard. CHAMPION SENDS LEFT TO JAW FOR KNOCKDOWN Challenger Takes Count of Nine, Then Staggers to Feet for Last Blow.
Bullion, Harry. Detroit Free Press (1858-1922) [Detroit, Mich] 07 Sep 1920: 1.
... All the world, or its element, tonight is again acclaiming Dempsey the

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Preview Successfully Defends His Title in Battle at Benton Harbor Labor Day
Detroit Free Press (1858-1922) [Detroit, Mich] 07 Sep 1920: 15.
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Preview Other 28 -- No Title
Detroit Free Press (1858-1922) [Detroit, Mich] 07 Sep 1920: 15.
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Preview DEMPSEY'S BIT IS TIDY CHUNK: Champion Gets $55,000 in Pay for Slaying Billy Miske Labor Day. Receipts Run $134,904--Defeated Boxer is Handed $25,000 for His Trouble.
Detroit Free Press (1858-1922) [Detroit, Mich] 08 Sep 1920: 14.
... Jack Dempsey, world's heavyweight champion,
...battering Billy Miske, the St. Paul challenger, to defeat in the thire round of

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Preview BIGGER ACTED 'IN GOOD FAITH': Athletic Board Passes Resolutions on Benton Harbor Ticket Episode.
Detroit Free Press (1858-1922) [Detroit, Mich] 10 Nov 1920: 12.
...of the reasons for issuing free admission tickets to the recent Dempsey-Miske

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Preview BILL BRENNAN FIT FOR SCRAP WITH DEMPSEY: Challenger in Happy Frame of Mind as Championship Battle Draws Near. DEMPSEY SHORT-ENDER Champion Is Believed To Be Invincible, and Only Miracle Can Tumble Him.
Bullion, Harry. Detroit Free Press (1858-1922) [Detroit, Mich] 12 Dec 1920: A1.
... of the fate which overlook less Willard and Bitly Miske as the result of
...assault of Jack Dempsey, Bill Brennan, conquered once by the withering fire

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Preview DEMPSEY, FIT, READY TO LEAP INTO BATTLE: Champion at Peak of Condition Could Take Ring Against Carpentier in 48 Hours With Confience; Has Stinging punch; Will Weigh 190 Lbs. When He Steps Into Ring July 2
Bullion, Harry. Detroit Free Press (1858-1922) [Detroit, Mich] 06 June 1921: 9.
... To put Jack Dempsey-into ring in defense of his fistic laurels it would nt

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Preview HARD PUNCHING SPEED ON CARD: National Club Arranges Attractive Program for Navin Field Thursday Bob Roper and "Chuck" Wiggins Are Featured-in Headliner
Detroit Free Press (1858-1922) [Detroit, Mich] 24 July 1921: 21.
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[bman100]

I have not found much also.


Just outta curiosity is Detroit important for fight films?

[ripcity]

If it was filmed. The film dose not exeist anymore. Unless it's stored correctly film deterrates.

[SLAKKA]

Originally Posted by bman100

I have not found much also.


Just outta curiosity is Detroit important for fight films?

No, but in this search it is because Miske vs Dempsey went down in Benton Harbor and the film could only appear in that state due to laws applying to boxing film in those days.

[bman100]

OK thanks. I figured maybe they would have showed the fight in New York mostly because that's where boxing was biggest at the time. I'll change to looking at Detroit.