Oregon Prizefighters:: Forgotten Bare-Knuckle Champions of Portland & Astoria
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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...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1626199930
ISBN13:9781626199934
Release Date:October 2015
Publisher:History Press
Length:160 Pages
Weight:0.80 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 5.9" x 8.9"
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