The herald., 1897-10-04

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she bills of fare al all hotels and restau-
6Ants, for the law no longer interdicts
the slaughter of these members of the
feathered tribe The game season Is
open, and among the many subjects
usually classed as sports shooting Will
for several months to come attract the
attention of large number of persons
The pot hunter win now pro-
ceed 10 make a living out of the
removal of the laws protection OF
this game, and will do his bunch shoot
ing, get out his nets and traps and will
kill ali he can- 1t will not be the fault
of some of the real sportsmen If these
violators of the law are not purIlshedL
Hunting parties will now be in order. At
the clubs visiting sportsmen will be en-
tertained. Local sportsmen appear to
be preparing to get as much enjoyment
out of the season as possible
The approach Of the fall race meeting
at Agricultural park has increased the
interest in racing matters to an unprece-
dented degree. The assurance of good
racing and of the attendance here of
large numbers of visitors has caused the
business men to begin talking Of the
meet III d dIuct w lllSli via hSS tHS "0S
cess of it almost certainty.
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In pugilistic circles the combat be-
tween Solly Smith of Los Angeles and
Dixon at San Francisco is now demand
ing almost universal attention here.
Dixon seems to be the favorite, even in
this city, except among the more jealous
friends of the Los Angeles man. The
proposed pugilistic carnival during the
race meet will not assume the import
ance that had been hoped for by those
who are interested in the matter. 1t is
considered very improbable that any of
the really big fighters in. any Of the sew
eral classes will appear
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The betting at the coming race meet
at Agricultural park will be controlled
entirely by the associat tion. Heretofore
It has been the custom to sell the betting
privileges for lump sum, thereby giving
to one man or firm the control. This has
not been altogether satisfactory, and
for several weeks the board Of directors
have been considering the advisability
OF a change. Yesterday they decided to
take control themselves. There will be
no "mutuals" this year, but instead
there will be auction pools and book
betting. AS many book makers as care
to do so may cut in, the price for the
privilege being $100 per day. 1t is ex
pected that at least seven books will
open each day. The pooling privilege
has not been awarded, but will be let
some time today Henry Edelman has
been awarded the bar privileges, his bid
being $10O higher than any of his COM
petitors. The improvements now in
progress at the track will be completed
within week. Seventy new stalls
have been put in. There will be at
least 1926 horses quartered at the park
during the meet.
For the first time in the history of rae
Ing here the Southern Pacific Railroad
company has announced an excursion
rate on account Of the coming meeting.
The rate for the round trip, San Fran
cisco to Los Angeles and return, has
been fixed at $40. Tickets will be good
south-bound on October 12 only, and
are limited on the return to the 25th
inst. This rate insures tine attendance
of large number Of San Francisco visit
ors who would not otherwise have
come. Reduced rates have been Sc
cured on all other lines reaching the
city. The Catalina band has been en-
gagged to furnish the music a the track
during the race meet.
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a smoker will be held Wednesday
evening at the Los Angeles Athletic club
house to which the members of the club
are inviting their friends. The fun will
begin at o'clock and end--later.