This day in NY sports history
THIS DAY IN NY SPORTS HISTORY
Thursday, March 16, 1876
First female boxing match in Manhattan
In the first organized women's boxing match, Nelly Saunders defeated Rose Harland in a one-point decision after a four-round bout at Harry Hill's on Houston Street. James Campbell, the manager of the concert saloon known for hosting non-mainstream entertainment, conceived the idea and offered a $200 prize for the winner. Saunders, 24, was the wife of a boxer and stood 5-6, 153 pounds. Harland, 25, was an Englishwoman who measured in at 5-7, 164 pounds. The final two rounds were close, but Saunders had won the first two decidedly and was awarded the decision. Harland was given $10 and the women left the ring arm in arm.
'If you don't address demand, you don't address the problem' Police are only addressing the supply, but demand is what fuels the illicit sex trade, experts say. Newsday political reporter Bahar Ostadan has the story.
'If you don't address demand, you don't address the problem' Police are only addressing the supply, but demand is what fuels the illicit sex trade, experts say. Newsday political reporter Bahar Ostadan has the story.
