sporting blood
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He had sporting blood, though not of cricket's grass-and-sunshine variety.
From The Guardian • Apr. 13, 2011
He was regarded during this period as an ineffectual student, a boy of vague intents, a sporting blood.
From Time Magazine Archive
Many owners and trainers, wondering out loud if either Warren Wright or Ben Jones has any sporting blood in his system, argue that a horse can prove his greatness only under high weight.
From Time Magazine Archive
New York's fastest society embraced him, because, unlike his father, he was a sporting blood.
From Time Magazine Archive
Hawke had trailed and shot grizzlies before, and, though his sporting blood was aroused, he was willing to stand aside and let the boys try for the game.
From The Boy Scouts of the Air in Indian Land by Stuart, Gordon
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