Short Fiction · Character

Jim Dugan

Character in stories, often a friend or acquaintance.

minor

Also known as Jim, Dugan

First appearance: my roomy

Jim Dugan shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Jim participates in the poker game and ultimately beats Elliott with a full house, causing Elliott to lose his winnings.

Jim Dugan first appears in 0000 my roomy.

In V: Jim participates in the poker game and ultimately beats Elliott with a full house, causing Elliott to lose his winnings.

Later, in IV: Mentioned as the opponent in a fight that Burke wins easily, but not a major character in this chapter.

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V
Jim participates in the poker game and ultimately beats Elliott with a full house, causing Elliott to lose his winnings.
IV
Mentioned as the opponent in a fight that Burke wins easily, but not a major character in this chapter.
II
The champion, skeptical of Larry's plan for a match with Goulet.
III
American champion referenced as the opponent in the proposed fight, with Moon planting a story about his willingness to fight Goulet.
IV
Takes on a setup in Michigan, fights Tommy Fogel, and then Joe Barnes, showing he can take a punch but appears under wraps.
IV
Fights Joe Barnes in the Big Town, gets clipped in the second round but stops him in the twelfth.
V
The fighter in question, whose fear of fever in Cuba influences Moon's preference for an American or London venue.
VI
The fighter preparing for a bout in Jersey; needs company and entertainment during a lonely training period.
VII
Confides his frustrations about training and the upcoming fight, expressing cynicism about glory and worry about the event.
VIII
The big man in the fight, expected to win easily, and does so.
The Venomous Viper of the Volga
Barney Williams, one of the heavyweights in the trials, fights Red Burke.

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