Oregon Prizefighters : Forgotten Bare-knuckle Champions of Portland & Astoria
Barney Blalock
In 1884, London's prizefighting craze spread to Portland. Since the fights were illegal throughout the States, matches were fought in inconspicuous venues away from unwanted spectators. A winner could be hanged if the loser died. Champions like Dave Campbell, Jack "Nonpareil" Dempsey and "Mysterious" Billy Smith were just a few contenders for the brutal, nearly forgotten sport. Join author Barney Blalock as he reveals the remarkable stories of Oregon's bare-knuckle champions.
Année:
2015
Editeur::
Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Langue:
english
Pages:
135
ISBN 10:
1625855141
ISBN 13:
9781625855145
Collection:
Sports
Fichier:
EPUB, 3.69 MB
IPFS:
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english, 2015