Oregon prizefighters : forgotten bare-knuckle champions of Portland & Astoria /
In 1884, London's prizefighting craze spread to Portland. Since the fights were illegal throughout the United 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 M...
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| Main Author: |
Blalock, Barney
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| Format: | Book
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| Language: | English |
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Charleston, S.C. :
History Press,
[2015]
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