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Winning . . . And Losing
The Las Vegas Contender
Snatching defeat from victory in the cruelest sport
October
1
1975
Jack Richardson
The Las Vegas Contender
Jack Richardson
October
1
1975
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Winning . . . And Losing
The Las Vegas Contender
Snatching defeat from victory in the cruelest sport
October
1
1975
Jack Richardson
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