New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-22
MONMOUTH DONE FOR.
NO PROSPECT OF A MEETING THERE THIS
YEAR
THERE WILL BE RACING AT ELIZABETH. HOW.
EVER, AND THE BETTING wILLiBE DONE
IN NEW-YORK POOLROOMS.

1t was reported from Trenton last night thas
a bill legalizing betting on racetracks was sneaked
through the Legislature at the last moment
The report is dscredited in this city Such
measure must have been very artfully drawn to
escape the scrutiny of the opposition, and II 10
scarcely possible that the Governor would over
look it, even if it should have been railroaded
through in the hurry and hustle of adjournment
Mr. Withers left the city early in the day for
his home at Brookdale, in "d--n bad humor,'
as he was pleased to express himself to humble
inquirer II was reported that he pronounced the
story of the Monmouth Associations determine
ton to abandon its meeting lie.
but that report is also dscredited
There is no doubt that an informal meeting took
place at Twenty -seventh-st. and Madson-ave on
Friday, at which Mcssrs Withers, Cassatt, Wet
more and Scott were present, and the individual
opinion of each that it would be best to YIELD
Mr. Cassatt said many months ago that never
again would he run the risk Of arrest
Mr. Scott reiterated yesterday his statement OF
the preceding day--that there would he no racing
at Monmouth.
Philip Dwyer said last night that he believed
Monmouth's gates would remain shut; that II no
were Mr. Withers he never would think OF open
ing them OF course, Mr.. Withers might do all
the racing he pleased, but there would be no DeI
ting
4 dozen other well-informed racing men were
of the same opinion.
"WilI there he racing at Elizabeth ?" Mt Dwyer
was asked.
NV brother says he will race there was the
reply.
What about the bettng?"
There won't he any," -
"Can he race successfully without bettingT"
lie couldn't make much money OUT OF H.
"Hc might lose a good deal?"
ale wouldn't lose much. He could do MS
betting in the poolrooms in this city"
Then you think that is the plan on which
meeting at Elizabeth could be conducted? :?
Il don't see any chance of closing the pool
rooms in New-York, and if they are going to he
kept open. what is to prevent men from doing
their betting in them? Then there will he
considerable revenue from the telegraph service
from the track to the poO-rooms The races can
I've run for small purses, and the expenses WON'T
he very heavy
What will Linden do?
Linden is in the same fix as Elizabeth. There's
no reason why that association should not adopt
the same plan rs my brother will have TO follow
viii Gutenberg be closed ?"
Il hardly see how. The county officials own the
track II is pretty difficult to say what will hap
pen over there
Starter Caldwell was looking for chance to bet
any amount that there will be no racing at Nom
mouth this year
4 Gutenberg trainer, man noted for shrewd-
ness. wanted to bet that the Gut" would be
closed in less than month.
There is much talk of Jerome Park being used
by Mr. Withers to run off the Monmouth Stakes.
IL would not he necessary for the Monmouth Asso-
citation TO reorganize under the laws Of this State.
The races might he run under the auspices
and authority of the American Jockey Club,
whose charter was renewed few months ago
for twenty-five years. In the light OF passing
events it cannot he doubted now that that step
was taken in contemplation Of just such crisis
rs that which has arisen.
r. NJ Croft general manager for the Monmouth
Park Association, was seen at the st. James
Hotel las1 night. III company with Mr.. Barretto,
superintendent of Jerome Park, Their converse
zion was exceedingly earnest Two and two to-
gether make four
Michael j. Dwyer is meeting the Knockout blow
with much the same sort of s.oicism that charac~
tcrizcs him when he a horse on which he
has laid $4,000 or So at ! to Just beaten
at the post No trace OF chagrln or dlsappolnt-
men. wac pcrceptible in his manner last nlghs
as he talked with Tribune reporter on the stua'
| ton.
{" In reply to the numberless inquiries that have
| been addressed to me this subject, said Mr..
| DIVER. have to say that we snail certainly
| race "a Elizabeth on April 10 and the following
! day with or without betting. We uOnt intend
| 10 dciN the law. but we mean to stand To our
guns all the same. There is no clause IN the
! ives Pool act. SO TAR n, ! am aware, which would
enable us " occupy any oI the lrat,s III ras Ji,s
| State for mere than thirty days, or at an earlier
date than the 9Th OF May. The Elizabeth meet
inc thi, wear may result in loss-and probably VIII
but We are prepared To nike all risks. In all
nrohabty there will he no bookmaking. The
| feeling among the bookmakers is against any ln-
| fraction of ,he law. They won't take chances
| In all probability Monmouth Parks gates
will be- closed with the result of practically ruin
| ing the summer season at Long Branch
| The fact that | am sending half dozen horses
| 10 Guttenburg does not affect the position have
! taken in respect to the Elizabeth meeting, The
| horses are ready 10 race, and may as well earn
| their hay and corn bills
| F. A. Lovccraft one of tie directors OF the as
sociatOn that controls Jerome Park, Salh that 40
vet 10 proposal 10 lease that course had been
made ~ him or those associated with him. by inc
Monmouth Park officials II is probable, he Saio.
! tbat nm to Yesterday Mr. Withers never thought ~
| possiblc that the bills would fail to pass. 10
| is hardly likely that he will be able TO run his
great track without b0okmaklh9, anu /. o'IS .oohs
| y, though the Monmouth Park Association would
! have to come 10 jerome after all
| oh YES of course we shall be Slad 10 pay
800 a day and go up 10 Jail for a year. Just 10
| oblice Mr. Withcrs. said j. r.. Mcdonald, the
| VOL known hooSmaker and horse owner, when
| askod whether he thought that books would ne
made az Monmouth Park Wed he delighted 10
do il 4 wear at oal<um picking is Just wnao
we are in the business for. We are not going TO
he left in that kind of deal, and don't you forgce
it, If we cannot make DOCKS ,TSo mere We can =.
10 England, where the poor dowhtrodoch la3eE
of odds has a show to live.
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