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... Horse behind him , and so rushing violently into the fields , never leave them till they have disrobed them of their colors ... horses and imported stock , but the 31 small farmer was ready to make a match with his 34 AMERICA LEARNS TO PLAY.
... Horse behind him , and so rushing violently into the fields , never leave them till they have disrobed them of their colors ... horses and imported stock , but the 31 small farmer was ready to make a match with his 34 AMERICA LEARNS TO PLAY.
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... horses made them eager to meet any challenge as to their speed , and the impromptu horse- race was as popular a sport on the range as in any other phase of frontier life . The cowboy was ready to bet anything he owned ( except perhaps ...
... horses made them eager to meet any challenge as to their speed , and the impromptu horse- race was as popular a sport on the range as in any other phase of frontier life . The cowboy was ready to bet anything he owned ( except perhaps ...
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... horses . ” 19 On the day of the fair the town would be crowded , the grounds densely packed with medicine shows and ... horses . A popular feature was the boys ' race - a mad , helter - skelter run on ponies or plow - horses . Again the ...
... horses . ” 19 On the day of the fair the town would be crowded , the grounds densely packed with medicine shows and ... horses . A popular feature was the boys ' race - a mad , helter - skelter run on ponies or plow - horses . Again the ...
Contents
IN DETESTATION OF IDLENESS 32 | 3 |
The End of the Fox Hunt | 11 |
HUSKINGBEES AND TAVERN SPORTS | 22 |
Copyright | |
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