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 May 12, 1976, the Red Sox snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 6-4, 12-inning victory over Cleveland, aided by a "favorable spell" from a Salem witch sent by a Boston TV station. The superstitions continued the following day when Cleveland countered with a "fairy godmother" to sprinkle dust on their players; however, the charms failed as Cleveland committed multiple errors, leading to another Boston win.
On May 11, 1996, a celebration for John Franco at Shea Stadium turned into a 16-minute brawl as the Mets edged the Cubs 7-6. The fight ignited after Mets pitcher Pete Harnisch threw a punch at catcher Scott Servais, leading to nine ejections, including a bloodied Franco. Despite the chaos, the Mets secured the win on a dramatic walk-off home run by Rico Brogna.​
