1. Hank vs The Siscos- Hank’s physical fight with the Siscos in town.
"As Jerry was getting to his feet, Hank with unbelievable speed, kicked him in the ribs so hard that we heard cracking"(Grisham,88)
2. Hank vs Samson- At the annual carnival the World's Greatest Wrestler gave the people of Black Oak a chance to fight him and receive a cash reward if they defeated him in a wrestling match.Hank Spruill stepped up to the ring and won the match.
"He done killed Samson" (Grisham, 240)
3. Latcher boys vs Luke- The Latcher boys beat up Luke because they believe Ricky, Luke’s older uncle got their sister, Libby pregnant.
"Cause you're a Chandler and your Ricky did that to Libby" (Grisham,289)
4. Hank vs Cowboy- Cowboy the Mexican boy and Hank a hill person get into a fight and as a result Cowboy kills Hank. And later throws his corpse in the river so no one would find out.
"Cowboy slashed away and finished the job"(Grisham,330)