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...will probably seem nonsensical to many to speak of any practical use to which boxing may be put as a means of self-defence in this law-abiding country, in this age of the "frequent peeler." It is likely that many of us will never fight a battle with our fists; yet there is a strong possibility that the time may come, once at least, in each of our lives, when the ability to knock a man down without fear of his "returning the compliment" will be well worth all the time and trouble spent in practice...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: BOXING. | 12/18/1874 | See Source »

What will the Peeler do, who can't obtain His beer...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: NO BEER. | 2/21/1873 | See Source »

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