The Arlington Million, Other Races Keep Bettors Active Through Late Summer
August 9, 2017
The Arlington Million and other late-summer horseraces keep well-cultivated bettors active year round—especially with simulcast
The Arlington Million and other late-summer horseraces keep well-cultivated bettors active year round—especially with simulcast
A late-July extravaganza awaits thoroughbred players, with the Monmouth Park $1 million Haskell Invitational, and
Two elements have underscored the first two Triple Crown races: pace and the absence of
The second leg of thoroughbred racing’s triple crown on May 20 attracts a strong, but
On July 9, 1946, the American League dominated the All-Star Game with a 12-2 victory at Fenway Park. Red Sox legend Ted Williams starred by going 4-for-4 with a walk, five RBIs, and two home runs—including one off Rip Sewell's famous high-arching "eephus" pitch. On the mound, Bob Feller, Hal Newhouser, and Jack Kramer each tossed three innings to limit the National League to just three hits.
On July 8, 2000, the Mets and Yankees played a rare split-stadium doubleheader (Shea in the afternoon, Yankee Stadium at night) to make up a June rainout—the majors' first multi-ballpark twin bill since 1903. The Yankees swept both games 4-2, foreshadowing their 5-game World Series victory over the Mets later that year. The rivals repeated this unique format in 2003 and 2008.
