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Brutal Bull Bests Brave Bear in Yreka Arena

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Tales are told about the brutal sport of bear and bull fighting held throughout the West during the gold rush era of the 1850s. Around Siskiyou County, Calif., people trapped bears for their hides or to protect livestock. Bears frequently came close to

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2085
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Gail Fiorini-Jenner