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NY SPORTS HISTORY

Sunday, Sept. 13, 1970

The first NYC Marathon

Gary Muhrcke, a New York City firefighter, won the first New York City Marathon, which at the time was four-plus laps around Central Park. In a field of 126, only 55 crossed the finish line, none faster than Muhrcke, who did it in 2 hours, 31 minutes, 38 seconds.

On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra and Matt Lindsay take a look top boys and girls basketball players on Long Island. Credit: Newsday

Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 15: LI's top basketball players On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra and Matt Lindsay take a look top boys and girls basketball players on Long Island.

On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra and Matt Lindsay take a look top boys and girls basketball players on Long Island. Credit: Newsday

Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 15: LI's top basketball players On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra and Matt Lindsay take a look top boys and girls basketball players on Long Island.

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