Sweaty speared bloke.
3.5 out of 5
http://www.infinitematrix.net/stories/swanwick/sleep_of_reason_40.html
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Team sucks dad.
3 out of 5
Fit for viewing.
3 out of 5
http://www.jakonrath.com/Stories.pdf
Score hurt.
3 out of 5
http://www.jakonrath.com/Stories.pdf
Beating up a storm.
2.5 out of 5
http://www.joerlansdale.com/stories.shtml
Golden boy fighter.
3.5 out of 5
But bad stack’s a drag.
3.5 out of 5
Costigan is plenty mad when someone kidnaps Mike for dirty dog fights.
4.5 out of 5
http://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0608581.txt
http://web.archive.org/web/20060512004049/http://www.shortshortshort.com/Stallion.html
Caffeinated and rearing to go.
2.5 out of 5
Leather Lightning – Robert E. Howardhttp://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0609061.txt
“You hate Ridley, eh? What would you do to him if you could?” “Anything,” I said bitterly. “Hangin’s too good for a rat like him.” She rested her elbows on the table and her chin in her hands, and, looking into my eyes, she said, “Do you know who I [...]
Waterfront Fists and Others – Robert E. HowardAs the title suggests, a collection of boxing stories. Most of them about Able Bodied Seaman Steve Costigan, the heavyweight champ of his own ship, and looking to fight plenty of others.
The best stories are usually when his bulldog, Mike, also plays a part, as the big [...]
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Stand Up and Slug – Robert E. Howardhttp://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0609191.txt
Costigan shows he still has no brains where dodgy dames are concerned.
3.5 out of 5
Waterfront Fists – Robert E. Howardhttp://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0609191.txt
Costigan shows he still has no brains where dodgy dames are concerned.
3.5 out of 5
Texas Fists – Robert E. Howardhttp://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0609141.txt
Costigan is shanghaied to fight a miner, who turns out to be his old mate Biff. No one told him about the bullets flying though.
3.5 out of 5
Shanghaied Mitts – Robert E. Howardhttp://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0609141.txt
Costigan is shanghaied to fight a miner, who turns out to be his old mate Biff. No one told him about the bullets flying though.
3.5 out of 5
The Slugger’s Game – Robert E. Howardhttp://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0609161.txt
Too many limeys for Steve, particularly when his dog is stolen to take part in some illegal animal fights.
4 out of 5
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Sluggers On the Beach – Robert E. Howardhttp://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0609131.txt
Costigan takes a disliking to a referee, but ends up involved with a dodgy dame, a treasure map, and fighting the same guy.
3.5 out of 5
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The Sign Of the Snake – Robert E. Howardhttp://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0608821.txt
A beach fight for Costigan turns into a brawl with a Malay gang.
3 out of 5
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Shore Leave For A Slugger – Robert E. Howardhttp://www.gutenberg.net.au/sfproject.html
Costigan finds out that the Black Mandarin isn’t.
3.5 out of 5
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Night Of Battle – Robert E. Howardhttp://www.gutenberg.net.au/sfproject.html
Costigan finds out that the Black Mandarin isn’t.
3.5 out of 5
Iron Men – Robert E. Howardhttp://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0609171.txt
An old fighter learns some new tricks may not be enough, in the ring, anyway.
3 out of 5
The Iron Man – Robert E. Howardhttp://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0609171.txt
An old fighter learns some new tricks may not be enough, in the ring, anyway.
3 out of 5
Vikings Of the Gloves – Robert E. Howardhttp://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0609181.txt
Costigan has to pretend to be a Swede to get a fight.
3.5 out of 5
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Including the Scandinavian! – Robert E. Howardhttp://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0609181.txt
Costigan has to pretend to be a Swede to get a fight.
3.5 out of 5
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General Ironfist – Robert E. Howardhttp://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0609101.txt
Costigan is shanghaied by a Chinese general to fight an opposition number who happens to be good with the gloves.
A big surprise when he finds out who it is :-
“Joel Ballerin!” I said, staring at him. I might of knowed. Wherever they was war, you’d usually find Joel Ballerin right [...]
Costigan Vs Kid Camera – Robert E. Howardhttp://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0609121.txt
Costigan has a shot at the movie business.
3 out of 5
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Sailors’ Grudge – Robert E. Howardhttp://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0609121.txt
Costigan has a shot at the movie business.
3 out of 5
Sucker Fight – Robert E. Howardhttp://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0609201.txt
Costigan fights for a stock scam.
3.5 out of 5
Winner Take All – Robert E. Howardhttp://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0609201.txt
Costigan fights for a stock scam.
3.5 out of 5
Fists Of Cross Plains – Charles R. Saundershttp://www.rehtwogunraconteur.com/Articles5.html
The Robert E. Howard Championship Heavy Weight tournament.
3.5 out of 5
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Champ Of the Seven Seas – Robert E. Howardhttp://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0609071.txt
Costigan helps train a fellow sailor so he can fight over his Swedish girlfriend.
3.5 out of 5
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Champion Of the Forecastle – Robert E. Howardhttp://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0609071.txt
Costigan helps train a fellow sailor so he can fight over his Swedish girlfriend.
3.5 out of 5
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Champ Of the Forecastle – Robert E. Howardhttp://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0609071.txt
Costigan helps train a fellow sailor so he can fight over his Swedish girlfriend.
3.5 out of 5
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You Got To Kill A Bulldog – Robert E. Howardhttp://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0609151.txt
Costigan shows the guts his dog does when he fights a French champion without knowing who he is.
4 out of 5
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The Bull Dog Breed – Robert E. Howardhttp://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0609151.txt
Costigan shows the guts his dog does when he fights a French champion without knowing who he is.
4 out of 5
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The Fightin’est Pair – Robert E. Howardhttp://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0608581.txt
Costigan is plenty mad when someone kidnaps Mike for dirty dog fights.
4.5 out of 5
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Sampson Had A Soft Spot – Robert E. Howardhttp://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0608581.txt
Costigan is plenty mad when someone kidnaps Mike for dirty dog fights.
4.5 out of 5
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The House Of Peril – Robert E. Howardhttp://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0608571.txt
Steve Costigan and mate get mixed up with spies and gems in Hong Kong.
3.5 out of 5
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Blow the Chinks Down – Robert E. Howardhttp://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0608571.txt
Steve Costigan and mate get mixed up with spies and gems in Hong Kong.
3.5 out of 5
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The Big One – Michael Blumleinhttp://www.flurb.net/6/6blumlein.htm
Furry, with feet.
3.5 out of 5
The Waterfront Wallop – Robert E. Howardhttp://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0608831.txt
Costigan’s dog bites a cop, the crowd goes off their nut, and a yank pretends to be arrested by poms to get Steve’s cash. Very amusing.
4 out of 5
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Waterfront Law – Robert E. Howardhttp://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0608831.txt
Costigan’s dog bites a cop, the crowd goes off their nut, and a yank pretends to be arrested by poms to get Steve’s cash. Very amusing.
4 out of 5
The TNT Punch – Robert E. Howardhttp://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0608831.txt
Costigan’s dog bites a cop, the crowd goes off their nut, and a yank pretends to be arrested by poms to get Steve’s cash. Very amusing.
4 out of 5
Dead Game – Andrew Vachsshttp://www.vachss.com/dogs/dog_stories/dead_game.html
Last dogfight.
3.5 out of 5
The Slugger Bait – Robert E. Howardhttp://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0609081.txt
Costigan’s dog also a draw at the carny fights.
3.5 out of 5
Circus Fists – Robert E. Howardhttp://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0609081.txt
Costigan’s dog also a draw at the carny fights.
3.5 out of 5
Cannibal Fists – Robert E. Howardhttp://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0609091.txt
Fighting to get shot.
3 out of 5
Fist and Fang – Robert E. Howardhttp://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0609091.txt
Fighting to get shot.
3 out of 5
Alleys Of Peril – Robert E. Howardhttp://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0609061.txt
“You hate Ridley, eh? What would you do to him if you could?” “Anything,” I said bitterly. “Hangin’s too good for a rat like him.” She rested her elbows on the table and her chin in her hands, and, looking into my eyes, she said, “Do you know who [...]
Cupid vs. Pollux – Robert E. Howardhttp://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Cupid_vs._Pollux
Careless frat boxing boob.
3.5 out of 5
Match – Lewis ShinerMatch – Lewis Shiner
Stubborn old man doesn’t like green balls.
3.5 out of 5
Golfing Vietnam – Lewis Shinerhttp://www.lewisshiner.com/liberation/golfing.html
Oz tour rock state stunt.
3.5 out of 5
Manila Manslaughter – Robert E. Howardhttp://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0607341.txt
Rival ship crewmen clash over Spanish chiquita.
3 out of 5
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Alleys Of Singapore – Robert E. Howardhttp://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0609051.txt
Dorgan and bulldog have some out of the ring fighting to do thanks to a woman and mad scientist.
3 out of 5
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Hearts In Atlantis – Stephen KingHunt the Bitch in a little more moderation.
3.5 out of 5
The Stickball Witch – Peter S. Beaglehttp://greenmanreview.com/mp3/beagle_the_stickball_witch.mp3
Granny has one mean pitching arm.
4 out of 5
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The Black Stallion – Walter FarleyA boy and his horse.
In something of a change of pace, a horse book that may just be slightly more directed at boys than girls, although the plot stays fairly similar.
Boy helps out horse in island shipwreck situation. Horse returns the favour. Horse of course is an impressive [...]
The Natural – Bernard MalamudA supremely outstanding baseball player is not supremely outstanding off the field, and ends up having a lot of problems because of his stardom and inability to cope with that in general.
This book is ok, but as far as sport books go you can certainly get better and more interesting [...]
Little Mother Up the Morderberg – H. G. Wellshttp://www.gutenberg.org/etext/456
Snow way to climb a mountain.
3.5 out of 5
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The Reconciliation – H. G. Wellshttp://www.gutenberg.org/etext/456
Too much biffo is a killer.
3.5 out of 5
The Gorilla Hunters – R. M. BallantyneThis is from the 40s, and is a very dated boy’s adventure book, and bound to offend plenty of people these days I’d imagine.
A bloke and his large masculine manly mate go on an African safari, as the title suggests.
A faithful guide, an African princess, buffalo, leopards, lions, and [...]
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The Fall Of Lord Barrymore – Arthur Conan Doylehttp://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks07/0701141.txt
A noble ring rivalry causes skullduggery.
2.5 out of 5
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The Croxley Master – Arthur Conan Doylehttp://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks07/0701141.txt
A medical student in need of money is recruited for a prize-fight after dealing handily with one of the trainers.
3.5 out of 5
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The Crime of the Brigadier – Arthur Conan Doylehttp://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks07/0701141.txt
Fox hunting rules, Napoleonic era.
2 out of 5
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A Tip From Bobby Moore – Graham Joycehttp://www.depro.co.uk/sbs/cc-feat1.asp
Scouting out of Coventry.
3 out of 5
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The Lord of Falconbridge – Arthur Conan Doylehttp://www.gutenberg.org/etext/8727
An old boxer running a pub gets involved with training for a special fight.
3.5 out of 5
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The King Of the Foxes – Arthur Conan Doylehttp://www.gutenberg.org/etext/10446
Don’t expect wolves when hunting.
3.5 out of 5
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The Bully Of Brocas Court – Arthur Conan Doylehttp://www.horrormasters.com/Text/a1010.pdf
Some military men looking for a good, honest fighting match.
3 out of 5
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Borrowed Scenes – Arthur Conan Doylehttp://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks07/0700611.txt
Chieftain history, and boxing opportunities.
3 out of 5
Alleys of Darkness – Robert E. Howardhttp://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0609051.txt
Dorgan and bulldog have some out of the ring fighting to do thanks to a woman and mad scientist.
3 out of 5
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The Pit Of the Serpent – Robert E. Howardhttp://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0607341.txt
Rival ship crewmen clash over Spanish chiquita.
3 out of 5
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Beast of the Heartland – Lucius ShepardBoxing tart.
3 out of 5
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Sports In America – Lucius ShepardBaseball arguments, with guns.
3 out of 5