Oregon Prizefighters
Forgotten Bare-knuckle Champions of Portland & Astoria
Nonfiction, Sports, Boxing, Art & Architecture, Photography, Pictorials, Travel
| Author: | Barney Blalock | ISBN: | 9781625855145 |
| Publisher: | Arcadia Publishing Inc. | Publication: | October 19, 2015 |
| Imprint: | The History Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Barney Blalock |
| ISBN: | 9781625855145 |
| Publisher: | Arcadia Publishing Inc. |
| Publication: | October 19, 2015 |
| Imprint: | The History Press |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
