Bull-fighting
11bull-running — One of the well known popular *blood sports of the past, although it apparently took place in only a few locations, and is often confused with bull baiting which was much more widespread. Bull running involved letting a bull loose in the… …
12Bull Run, Battles of — Two engagements of the American Civil War fought at a stream near Manassas, Va. The first battle (also called First Manassas) was fought on July 21, 1861, between 37,000 Union troops under Gen. Irvin McDowell (1818–85) and 35,000 Confederate… …
13Fighting McCooks — The Fighting McCooks were members of a family of Ohioans who reached prominence as officers in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Two brothers, Daniel and John McCook, and thirteen of their sons were actively involved in the army,… …
14Pit Bull — This article is about the group of breeds commonly called Pit Bulls. For the specific breed from which the term is derived, see American Pit Bull Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier. Pit Bull is a term commonly used to describe several… …
15Dog fighting in the United States — Gang members dog fighting in a vacant office building Dog fighting in the United States is an illegal activity in which fights between two game dogs are staged as a form of entertainment and gambling. Such activity has existed since the early… …
16The Spanish Bull-Fight — The Spanish Bull Fight † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Spanish Bull Fight Neither the English term nor the German (Stiergefecht) used to designate this popular diversion of the Spaniards, can be said to express adequately the essential… …
17Cow fighting — A cow fight in the amphitheatre at Martigny, Switzerland. Cow fighting is a traditional Swiss event. Unlike bullfighting, in which humans fight bulls, cow fighting pits cow against cow. Each year, the Swiss canton of Valais hosts a series of cow… …
18Dog fighting — is a form of blood sport in which game dogs are made to fight, sometimes to the death. It is illegal in most developed countries. Dog fighting is used for entertainment and may also generate revenue from stud fees, admission fees and gambling.… …
19American Pit Bull Terrier — Infobox Dogbreed name = American Pit Bull Terrier altname = APBT nickname = Pit Bull country = United States ukcgroup = Terriers ukcstd = http://mail.ukcdogs.com/UKCweb.nsf/80de88211ee3f2dc8525703f004ccb1e/33b2281ce2cb81ca8525704d004cfa98?OpenDocu… …
20Second Battle of Bull Run — (Second Manassas) Part of the American Civil War …
