| Oregon Prizefighters:: Forgotten Bare-Knuckle Champions of Portland & Astoria Contributor(s): Blalock, Barney (Author) |
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ISBN: 1626199930 ISBN-13: 9781626199934 Publisher: History Press OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Pacific Northwest (or, Wa) - Biography & Autobiography |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2015943184 |
| Series: Sports |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.75 lbs) 160 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Blalock, Barney: - 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. |