This day in NY sports history
THIS DAY IN NY SPORTS HISTORY
Friday, May 30, 1913
Belmont Park reopens
Racing resumed at Belmont Park after being shut down for almost three years because of anti-betting laws. The New York legislature had passed the Hart-Agnew bill in 1908, which forbade gambling in the state, but horseracing continued through bookmakers finding loopholes in the system. Additional laws put an end to that in 1910. Five years after opening, Belmont Park closed, along with the Sheepshead Bay and Gravesend tracks in Brooklyn. August Belmont decided to reopen the park in 1913 without official betting, and purse money came from Westchester Racing Association stockholders. The following day, more than 30,000 packed the park to witness the first race. One man was arrested for betting.
Out East Show: Visit The Shamrock evergreen maze, Sannino Vineyard, Seven Ponds Orchard and the Warrior Ranch Foundation NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore.
Out East Show: Visit The Shamrock evergreen maze, Sannino Vineyard, Seven Ponds Orchard and the Warrior Ranch Foundation NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore.
