Kid's Fight, The

DESCRIPTION: "Us two was pals, the Kid and me"; they were the same size, and practiced boxing together. Different managers sign them. Both take performing names. They are surprised when they meet in the ring. The singer, without wanting to, kills his friend
AUTHOR: unknown
EARLIEST DATE: 1927 (Shay-BarroomBallads/PiousFriendsDrunkenCompanions)
KEYWORDS: death fight
FOUND IN: US
REFERENCES (1 citation):
Shay-BarroomBallads/PiousFriendsDrunkenCompanions, pp. 96-99, "The Kid's FIght" (1 text)
Roud #9628
File: SBar096

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