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"Gambler
and Faro Dealer"
Luke
Short was a Famous Gambler and Gunfighter. He owned
the Long Branch Saloon in Dodge City, Kansas and the
White Elephant Saloon in Fort Worth, Texas. Both saloons
were very famous during their time. He
counted among his friends some of the most famous figures
of the Old West including Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson
and Doc Holliday.
Luke was forced to kill Charley Storms and Jim (Long-Haired
Jim) Courtright in western style face-to-face gun fights.
He was small in stature but not one to mess with. He
has been credited with killing 14 men during his short
life. He died of natural causes at the tender age of
39.
Luke was also a bit of a ladies man, a "Dandy"
in his dress and good natured.
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Luke
Short's Blog
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