| #3385356 in Books | 2015-10-19 | 2015-10-19 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 | 9.00 x.31 x6.00l,.0 | File type: PDF | 160 pages||0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.| Great Tales Well Told. The Lore from Oregon's Pugilistic Past Brought to Life|By MortPort|Great stories and well researched characters. Those who love tales well told by a master will love Oregon Prizefighters. Blalock has a genuine affection for the characters of Oregon's lurid backwater past -- before it became hip. A pleasure!|0 of 0 people found the following review hel|About the Author|Barney Blalock is a member of the Oregon Historical Society and the Oregon Maritime Museum. He spent thirty-three years inspecting the grain docks on the Portland waterfront. He is often featured as a guest lecturer.
In 1884, Londons 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 Oregons bare-knuckle champions.<...
You can specify the type of files you want, for your device.Oregon Prizefighters: (Sports) | Barney Blalock. A good, fresh read, highly recommended.
