This day in NY sports history
THIS DAY IN NY SPORTS HISTORY
Wednesday, June 19, 1867
First ever running of the Belmont Stakes
The first Belmont Stakes, with a field of four, was won by a filly, Ruthless, for a prize of $1,800. The race was held at Jerome Park in The Bronx, a track built in 1866 and financed by August Belmont, for whom the race was named. The race was moved to Morris Park Racecourse in 1890 and, finally, to Belmont Park in 1905.
Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 17: Olympics a possibility for Long Beach wrestler? On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra talks with Long Beach wrestler Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez about pursuing a third state title and possibly competing in the Olympics in 2028, plus Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week.
Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 17: Olympics a possibility for Long Beach wrestler? On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra talks with Long Beach wrestler Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez about pursuing a third state title and possibly competing in the Olympics in 2028, plus Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week.
