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The Union Course Racetrack in Woodhaven was active for just over 50 years, and during that time, many interesting names were associated with its history, such
As Saratoga Springs celebrates 150 years of thoroughbred racing, Liz O’Connell tells the tale of John Morrissey, an Irish immigrant who organized, operated and had the vision to develop what is now one of the world’s greatest racecourses. A scant month after the Confederate Army was pushed back at Gettysburg, the “swells” holidaying in Saratoga
We review Prizefight Irish Whiskey, an Irish whiskey finished in rye barrels to pay homage to the links between Ireland and the United States.
Few sports are as well-known to the Irish people as boxing. Overall, the country has won 31 Olympic medals, and boxers have won more than half of those medals (16) including two golds. Ireland has a long history of producing outstanding heavyweights, like Jimmy McLarnin and Steve Collins. However, it's interesting to note that it
Boston Corners, 1853 was a hangout, a resort for fugitives and criminals. Prize fighting was prosecuted in New York State. Prize fighters were arrested for unlawful assembly, breach of the peace, “affray, rout and riot.” Prize fighting was not prosecuted in Massachusetts and therein hangs the tale.