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Luke Lamar Short (January 22, 1854 – September 8, 1893) was an American Old West gunfighter, cowboy, U.S. Army scout, dispatch rider, gambler, boxing promoter, and saloon owner. He survived numerous gunfights, the most famous of which were against Charlie Storms in Tombstone, Arizona Territory, and against Jim Courtright in Fort Worth, Texas.
Luke Short – A Dandy Gunfighter – Legends of America. By W.R. (Bat) Masterson in 1907. The subject of this narrative might have “died with his boots on,” for he had many chances — but he didn’t.
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Luke Short (born Frederick Dilley Glidden November 19, 1908 – August 18, 1975) was a popular Western writer. At least ten of his novels were made into films.
Oct 20, 2023 · 1. Luke Short was … well, short. Appropriately named, Luke Short was short. He could best be described as a petite fellow, standing about 5 feet, 6 inches tall. He weighed only about 140 pounds, but he reportedly wore a size 7 1/8 hat so he was shaped a bit like a bobblehead. Luke Short was known for having a quick temper.
Feb 29, 2024 · The irony is that Luke Short is best remembered for being the winning gunfighter in two of the most celebrated showdowns in Old West history: the shootout with Charlie Storms in Tombstone, Arizona, and the showdown against Jim Courtright in Fort Worth, Texas. He would have hated that.
June, 2015. Published. 352. Pages. 55 b&w photos. Notes. Bib. Index. Features. $29.95. Buy. Hardcover, E-Book. Available. About DeMattos and Parsons's The Notorious Luke Short. Luke Short perfected his skills as a gambler in locations that included Leadville, Tombstone, Dodge City, and Fort Worth.
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