Oregon Prizefighters: Forgotten Bare-knuckle Champions of Portland & Astoria
| Author | : Barney Blalock |
| Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 160 |
| Release | : 2015 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781626199934 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1626199930 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (34 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Oregon Prizefighters: Forgotten Bare-knuckle Champions of Portland & Astoria by : Barney Blalock
Download or read book Oregon Prizefighters: Forgotten Bare-knuckle Champions of Portland & Astoria written by Barney Blalock and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2015 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
