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A golfer. 3 out of 5
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We are the duckers of crosses, We are the swingers of swings. We count our gains and our losses In all of the fourth rate rings. We are the bums and the slackers Swiggers of Ancient Crow. Yet the fans pay sixteen smackers To see us knocked for a row. Bout losers and bout forsakers [...]
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Headlock, hammerlock, toss him on his bean again, Jump on his belly and boot him in the hips, Clamp the scissors on his neck and choke him till he’s green again Get the fans wild-eyed, with froth on their lips. Barlock, body-slam, nibble on his ears again— Its just like eating cabbage—and kick him in [...]
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There were three lads who went their destined ways Bewildered by this thing that men call Life Toiled through the week and idled leisure days. And cursed the world but knew the world was rife With thing of beauty. Even they could see. They reveled in old tales of ages hoary And plagued by souls [...]
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Let others croon of lover’s moon, Of roses, birds on wing, Maidens, the waltz’s dreaming tune,— Of strong thewed deeds I sing. Let poets seek the tinted reek, Perfume of ladies gay, Of winds of wild outlands I speak, The lash of far sea spray. Of dear swamp brakes, of storm whipped lakes, Dank jungle, [...]
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Hang up the battered gloves; Lavigne is dead. Bold and erect he went into the dark. The crown is withered and the crowds are fled, The empty ring stands bare and lone—yet hark: The ghostly roar of many a phantom throng Floats down the dusty years, forgotten long. Hot blazed the lights above the crimson [...]
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Bellowing, blustering, old John L. Fearing nothing ‘tween sky and hell! Rushing, roaring, swinging his right. Smashing, crashing, forcing the fight. Battering foes until they fell, Tilt your glasses to old John L.! Mitchell he knocked, from the ring clear out! Dropped Kilrain with a single clout! Laflin he beat and Burke he flayed, Knocked [...]
Through the California mountains And many a wooded vale The wind from seaward whispers The name of the Nonpareil O’er many a peak snow covered O’er many a woodland fair The sea-breeze murmurs the wonderful tale Of the lad from County Clare. But never the wind from seaward And never the brooks of the vale [...]
He was six foot four and wide as a door And he weighed two hundred pounds And he laughed as he spoke, “I’ll cool that bloke. I’ll flatten him in two rounds.” Ah, the crowd they cheered, but the crowd they jeered When his foeman stepped in the ring; They hissed and jowled and the [...]
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On my hands and knees in a scarlet pool I heard the referee toll, And the crowd roared: “Kill the yellow bum!” Like the sea along a shoal. I sprang, I struck, I crushed his skull With a sudden desperate swing, He died with his eyes to the glaring lights And his back to the [...]
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“And Dempsey climbed into the ring and the crowd sneered. And Carl Morris climbed into the ring and the crowd yelled, “Sock his damned jaw!” And Dempsey hit Carl, by Hell! And Carl hit the floor, by Hell! And the crowd yelled, “You’re the boy Jack!” 2.5 out of 5 http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/And_Dempsey_climbed_into_the_ring_and_the_crowd…
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All the crowd Meek and proud Yellin’ loud “Knock him out!” Queer, How clear I hear Every shout. Sure, show! Let ‘em know Every blow Every clout. First a left, All my heft, His guard’s reft, Great fun. Then a right, Full might. My fight. I’ve won. 3.5 out of 5 http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/All_the_crowd…
Still the master. 3.5 out of 5 http://kriswrites.com/2011/04/04/free-fiction-monday-the-amazing-quizmo/
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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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
