The record-union., 1891-06-16
NOW THEY'RE OFF !!
The Capital Turf Club and Driving
Association Organized.
Enthusiastic Lovers of Horsefiesh in
Council-Great Things Predicted
for tho Future.

There was a representative gathering
of business men and turfmen at the
Golden Eagle Hotel last evening.
a call was issued several days ago for
a meeting of the Capital Turf Club, un-
der whose auspices the recent successful
spring races were given, and it was de-
cided to make permanent organization
of the club.
That is what last evenings gathering
was for.
OFF WITH A BOOM.
The attendance was surprisingly large,
and the enthusiasm manifested leaves no
doubt that the new organization is des-
tined to be one of Sacramento's institu-
tions. Among those present were noted:
c. A. Luhrs, T. B. Hall, w. o. Bowers,
]. w. Wilson, Daniel Flint, George c..
McMullen, Matt Coffey, w. J. Irvine, G..
Il. Meister, w. Z. Lovdal, Wilbur F.
Smith, F. P. Lowell, C. Rood, F. G. Fay,
c. II. Todd, c. W. Goddard, Charles Vo-
gel, Jr., a. j. Wilson, j. w. Blair, j. w.
Stafford, +. A. Jones and others.
Daniel Flint was elected temporary
Chairman and Frank A. Jones, Secre-
tary.
After the meeting had been called to
order Mr.. Jones stated that the object
was 10 nave Il peTllidHGllG ana driving
club in Sacramento, such as are in exist
ence in other cities-Denver, for ex-
ample. These clubs or associations, as a
rule, owned their own race tracks and
were wealthy organizations. 1t was safe
to say that the Sacramento club would be
self-sustaining within year or two, and
its members would not be called upon for
subscriptions or dues. Mr.. Jones thought
that the best way to proceed would be
TO appoint committee on organization
and have it report at a future meeting.
WANTED WORKERS.
w. O. Bowers was in favor Of appoint
ing such q committee at once. He added
however, that the committee should be
made up of workers-men who under
stood what was desired. Mr.. Bowers
suggested that the organization be named
the Capital Turf and Driving Club. He
thought that it should be driving club
as well as a racing club, and in that way
the members would be kept together and
could take their spins together.
sTANCH SUPPORTERS.
c. A. Luhrs, upon being asked for an
expression of opinion, said that while
neither he nor his business partners were
horsemen, yet they favored the PROPOSE
ton for permanent club and could be
depended upon for liberal financial sup
port.
Mr.. Bowers said that the offer of finan-
cial support was very kind, but what the
club would want was the influence and
moral support OF the business men as
well.
DR.. +. G. Fay thought the club ought
TO organize with view to some day
owning its own track and buildings.
Chairman Flint explained that mas
much as the State Agricultural Society
maintains and would continue to MAIN
tain a track in Sacramento, which would
nl no or ia Of II Il,
another track would be unnecessary
On the other hand the club could devote
its funds to hanging up big purses, which
would attract the best of racing stables
here.
BIG ADVANTAGE.
J. w. Wilson said he considered it a
great advantage to the club that the State
maintained a fine track here already. It
was an advantage that few other like
clubs ever started off with.
Several others of those present ex-
pressed their views and it was the unani-
NOUS verdict that the outlook was ex-
ceedingly bright.
j. w. Wilson moved that committee of
seven be appointed, whose duty it would
be to formulate plan for permanent or
ganlZatlon, and submit II ut meeting to
be held next Monday evening. The mo-
ton was adopted, and Chairman Flint
appointed the following named on the
committee: a. /. Hart w. q. Bowers,
j. w. Wilson, Edwin +. Smith, Frank
A. Jones, Daniel Flint and E. w. Hale.
Before adiourning, the matter of nam
1t was finally decided to call the new or
ganization the Capital Turf Club and
Driving Association.
a nembership-roll was opened and all
of those present signed. The meeting
then adjourned until next Monday.