| Oregon Prizefighters: Forgotten Bare-Knuckle Champions of Portland & Astoria Contributor(s): Blalock, Barney (Author) |
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ISBN: 154021401X ISBN-13: 9781540214010 Publisher: History Press Library Editions OUR PRICE: $28.79 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Pacific Northwest (or, Wa) |
| Physical Information: 0.44" H x 6" W x 9" (0.85 lbs) 162 pages |
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| Publisher Description: 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. |