The Biggest of Them All Matt Larkin by M C Larkin
A colorful profile of Matt A Larkin a prominent fight fan and gambler connoisseur. He describes his betting philosophy shunning large gambles yet recalling sensational wagers including a mayoralty bet in Troy New York. He emphasizes nerve control and knowledge over luck in betting strategy.
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Matt Larkin
M. C. Larkin
Matt A. Larkin
Matt
Larkin
Troy
N. Y
Jeffries Johnson
Reno
Nelson Young Corbett
San Francisco
Bradbury
Did McGraw Listen To Opponents Voices From Dictaphones
Cincinnati reports that Giants manager McGraw installed 17 dictaphones around the ballpark to capture whispers from players and coaches. The devices transmitted sounds to a central room, allegedly aiding strategy and explaining recent Giants success.
Golden Tenpin Potlatch Bowling Tonight At Imperial Alleys
Imperial Alleys hosts Golden Tenpin Potlatch tonight at 7 p m with Smiths Hopes versus Imperial Cubs on alleys 1 and 2 Basel e Stars against BE W Brooks on 3 and 4 Hambach versus White Store on 5 and 6 Doubles follow immediately Thursday evenings card lists Renton versus A L Hall on alley 1 Wonders against Seeleys on alley 3 A C No1 against A C No2 on alleys 5 and 6 Friday May 12 at 7 p m singles will be pulled off Sunday May 14 at 1 p m all visiting teams Vancouver Tacoma New Westminster and Everett represented Ad Wolgast loves New York Vike Jack Johnson loves San Francisco.
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Imperial
Golden Tenpin
Smith
Imperial Cubs
Basel'e Stars
BE. W. Brooks
Hambach
White
Wank. Fl
Renton
A. L. Hall
Seeleys
A. C
Vancouver
Tacoma
New Westminster
Everett
Chimacums take tight win over Townsend Cubs 5 to 4
Port Townsend Chimacums edge Townsend Cubs 5 4 in one of the season’s most exciting local games. Seattle Meteors visit the Cubs next Sunday. Earl Bishop’s loss hinders Broadway lineup ahead of Lincoln clash this afternoon. Queen Anne seconds face Ballard High on Ballard grounds. Walla Walla Idaho beats Whitman College 6 5.
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Port Townsend
Chimacums
Townsend Cubs
Meteors of
Seattle
Cubs
Earl Bishop
Lincoln Boys
Queen Anne
Ballard High School
Woodland Grounds
Japs Beat Denver In Japanese Baseball Championship
May 10 report from Denver shows Kelo’s Japanese team defeating Denver University 6 to 2. Heavy hitting by the visitors overturned the belief that Japanese players are weak at the bat.
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Denver
Kelo
Japan
Denver University
Brown
Boxing and baseball notes from Fort Lawton to Monmouth
Kid Lewis of Seattle broke his wrist in the fourth round of a finish at Fort Lawton smoker, quitting early. New York's Jack Gritton beat Johnny Marto over 10 rounds here. Waseda University beat Monmouth College 3 to 2 at Monmouth, Matsuda fanning 14. Jerry Downs stars for Columbus in the American Association. Managers seek first basemen and upcoming bouts include Welsh Brock set for June 14.
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Kid Lewis
Seattle
Kid Ballance
Fort Lawton
New York
Jack Gritton
Johnny Marto
Britton
McParland
Monmouth
Ill
Waseda University of Japan
Monmouth College
Matsuda
Boxing headlines and matches fill New York May 10
Articles signed for a ten round boxing match between Matt Wells and Knockout Brown to occur in New York on June 1 with Wells departing May 13. Seattle Athletic Club and Rainier Valley A C plan a program at Rainier Valley gym featuring Jim Wilson versus Lanky Kraterville as the headline bout with seven total matches scheduled.
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K. C
Wells
New York
Matt Wells
England
Brown
America
Seattle Athletic Club
Rainier Valley A. C
Jim Wilson
Kraterville
Tigers Win Close Game Over Giants 1 0
In Tacoma on May 10 the Tigers shut out the Giants 1 to 0 in a well pitched match. Morse drove in the lone run after a fielding error by Cocash allowed Dassey to score. Skeele left with injury and several Giants players remain sidelined. Victoria topped Portland 6 to 3 while Portland’s game with the Pippins was rained out.
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Cincinnati
John T. Bush
McGraw
New York Giants
Tacoma
Tigers
Giants
Dickinson
Higgins
Bassey
Morse
Cocash
Dassey
Fred Weed
Tiger
Skeele
Dave Skeets
Bskeele
National League Game Summary
In Philadelphia the Cubs defeated the Phillies six to two with batteries Brown and Kling for Chicago and Adams and Gibson for Philadelphia. Matthewson and Meyers pitched for Chicago while Rowan Chalmers and Dools guarded Philadelphia.
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Chicago
Acrkes Aa
Brown and Kling
Matthewson and
Meyers
Philadelphia
R. H. B. Puagrese
O.cosccceseces
Adamsa
Gibson
Rowan
Chalmers and Dools
University of Calla Arrives for Coast Intercollegiate Rowing Meet
The University of Calla sends 31 athletes to face the University of Washington in rowing and ball sports. Eighteen are crewmen, the rest ball players. California team arrives May 22 with three ball games set for intercollegiate coast championship on May 26 regatta day.
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U. of C
University of Calla
U. of W
Tom Jones Shines as Star for Milwaukee Brewers
Tom Jones, new to the American Association, has been voted the best first baseman. He has delivered strong hitting and speed, winning two games for Milwaukee and energizing the team with his hustle and spirited base running.
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Tom Jones
American Association
Jones
Milwaukee
Flynn Makes Strict Call in Ninth to Defeat Savage
In Horton on May 10 the referee stopped the ten round bout in the ninth, awarding the decision to Boston’s Porky Flynn after he knocked Jim Savage to the mat over a dozen times. Savage never found footing against Flynn’s aggression. The Virginian Westlake ad appears in the clipped text.
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Horton
Jim Savage
Porky” Flynn
Boston
Flynn
Porky
Savage
Night Juniors A versus B baseball at Lincoln Park today
Sports notes for youth leagues report Night Juniors A and B clash at Lincoln Park while other games are canceled due to wet grounds. St Edward's beat St George's 11 to 8 in an exciting Sunday contest and Sedro-Woolley Tigers defeated Burlington 13 to 7.
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Lincoln Park
Hiratn
St. Edward's
St. George's
Edwards
Edward Hawley
Sedro-Woolley Tigers
Burlington
TIDES AT SEATTLE TODAY REPORT
Tides at Seattle show a high at 2:37 p.m. and 4:08 p.m. with a low at 9:39 a.m. and 8:35 p.m. Water levels read about 13.5 feet at high tide and 4.0 feet at low tide, with additional figures unclear.
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Seattle
Low
Boxer Burns Heads to Training for May 27 Bout
Ad Wolgant begins training in Oakland ahead of his May 27 bout with Frankie Burns. Burns settled in for training at Al White's place while appearing rugged and sunburned.
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Ban Francisco
Frankie Burns
Ad Wolgant
Burns
al White
Oakland
Snooks Reds Hostler Sees Baseball Never Grow Tiring
Cincinnati is home to "Snooks" a longtime ballpark figure who has seen about 2 000 major league games since 1882. He says baseball cannot grow monotonous as each game offers new stars and moments, from master pitching to clutch hitting, keeping the sport constantly fresh for fans and players alike.
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Cincinnati
Bnooke
John Coop
Bnooks
Snooks
Reds
Cin
Cut Glass Specials in Closeout Stock
We are closing out a few odd lines in our Cut Glass stock. The following values should interest you: 5-in. Cut Glass Nappy, $1.00 value, for .75¢. Cut Glass Tumblers, value $4.00 dozen, vs No. 1 Crinkled Top Lamp Chimneys, each .5¢.
Oak stand and dining chair sale under Early English finish
Oak stand with 24inch square top and shelf in dark Early English finished wood priced at 1.85 dollars. Dining chair described as hardwood with gold Early English finish, full box construction and saddle seat priced at 1.95 dollars, originally 3.50.
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Jack Johnson
Anne
Sporting Dope
Kelly
Barhees
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Jerry Downs
Columbus American Association
Jim McAleer
Carl Morrie
Jim Jeffries
McFarland
Fred Welsh
Phil Brock
Maggsy McGraw
Texas
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Hal Chase
George Stallings
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Vasa
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Schwenk
Hmadly
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Coleman
Tures
Wisher
Dave Migellon
Davideos
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Dickinwen
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Phiadelphia
Pitcbere
Brooklyn
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Detroit
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Coast League
Portland
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Los Angeles
Packey McFarland
Cyclone Thompson
Peratenea
Rome
Bear Westlake
KIDS
University
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Interlake
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Cinnati
Findlay Street
Gotch
Hack
Frank Gotch
George Hackenschmidt
Chicago Nationals
Jack Pfeieter
Ed Reulbach
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