Word: fight
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...doubt little Leeds has been brought up in the "Christian" doctrine of "Too Proud to Fight." Still perhaps I am too hard on him. I have known "scouts" who later became manly men; but as "scouts" they certainly do not belong under "Army...
...than he would to choke a bear by poking his fist down his throat. The writer would, however, undertake to try conclusions with any ordinary amateur boxer or wrestler, would gamble on his ability as a fisherman, and if actually necessary take a hand in a free-for-all fight. He would not, however, be a contender in a tennis match, golf game or cross country run, for the reason that he has had no taste or training for the latter trinity. The President knows he is not a bronco buster, and further knows that he is needed as President...
...Fascismo has its muskets, and above all it has its courage and in domitable spirit and in its veins runs the magnificent Italian blood which does not give way in face of danger, which loves to fight and is patient of pain and suffering. We could have resigned ourselves to continuing to be a small nation, tolerated by Europe and by the world. But we have chosen the more difficult road because we know that it will lead to liberty and greatness...
...Receipts of the fight totaled $1,083,529, taxes included. Of this?...
...strange, queer-looking fight with one of the queerest finishes in all ring history...