The Hammerlock and the Battle of Ward in California
In a vivid reminiscence, a young seaman recounts a brutal dungeon boxing contest with Talbot Ward, a wiry rival who taps into a fierce hammerlock and tests his strength, skill, and nerve. After the brutal struggle and Ward’s taunting escape, they plot to sail for California with Ward as his mentor, securing passage and equipment for a perilous trek to the diggings.
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