Travers Test: Who Wins the Midsummer Classic at Saratoga?
August 27, 2026
Considered the “Midsummer Classic,” the Travers Stakes perennially is one of the best 3-year-old races
Considered the “Midsummer Classic,” the Travers Stakes perennially is one of the best 3-year-old races
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On September 9, 1889, a catastrophic hurricane made landfall at Atlantic City, destroying the famous wooden Boardwalk and causing massive ocean flooding. The subsequent rebuilding efforts reshaped Atlantic City into the premier East Coast entertainment and resort destination that eventually paved the way for legal casino gambling.
On September 8, 1957, Althea Gibson became the first African-American tennis player to win the U.S. Open (then the U.S. National Championships) by defeating Louise Brough 6-3, 6-2 at Forest Hills.
