When he died at the age of 67, the New York Times proclaimed William R. Travers "may have been the most popular man in New York."He was, in a word, adored.We know Travers as a founder and the first President...
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Fists vs Wits – Part II: Richard Canfield
Richard Canfield was "the greatest gambling asset the United States had ever known." i And unlike his casino's original proprietor John Morrissey, he had the respect and admiration of the well-bred.He was born in 1855 in New Bedford, MA, and...
Fists vs. Wits – A Tale of Two Gamblers
Part I of IIOne was a pugilist. A roughneck, thief and gambler who made a reputation for himself socking people in the mouth and collecting money for mob bosses.The other, a gambler who took to self-education in the arts, philosophy,...