This Day in Track & Field History, February 22, 2024, James Saunders, Browning Ross, Mary Slaney, by Walt Murphy’s News and Results Service
1882 – With 120 miles, James Saunders wins NYC’s 24-hour race & $100 prize http://planetultramarathon.wordpress.com/2008/10/18/the-history-of-the-6-day-race/ 1911—The 4th edition of the Millrose Games was held in front of 5,000 spectators at the Thirteenth Regiment Armory in Brooklyn,NY (on a Wednesday). The NYAC’s Harry Gissing was the winner of the 1000-yards, the featured track event, in 2:18.8. The 10-mile handicap […]