The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-16

replenished bank rolls. 1t was also
proven that as good racing can be
had here as is afforded at any of the
larger tracks where there are hun
dreds and hundreds of horses in the
barns to make up the fields.
Racing Was on the Square.
The most skeptical, who might have
attended the races and laid a hard
earned dollar in the bookies' tin box,
cannot say that the races were not
on the square. The complaints that
We're made were of the most trivial
nature and were such as it is i'm
possible to eliminate from any course.
The judges did not have occasion to
disqualify a single horse or to declare
off a single race. There were some
few charges of rough riding, but each
case was thoroughly investigated by
the judges and no occasion was found
to inflict punishment.
Attendance Was Satisfactory.
Though the attendance, at the prices
charged was not sufficient to make
the races a paying investment during
the fair, it was satisfactory to the
management, and they were convinced
that with proper encouragement clean
racing in Savannah can be establish
ed on a paying basis. The officials,
who competently watched the inter-
ests of all concerned, were largely re-
sponsible for the high-class of sport,
and the restoration of confidence to
the public. Judge Russwurm and
Starter Gerhardy were highly compli-
mented on the excellent manner in
which they officiated.
Manager H. H. Hull, who worked
indefatigably for the success of the
meeting deserves the unstinted praise
accorded him by management and pub
lie. There was not horseman who
attended the meeting, who did not go
to Mr.. Hull. and thank him for the
courtesies he had extended them. With
1926 horses in the barns he made it
possible for the fields to be large by
making the conditions to suit the
horses, and every owner was given
chance to get some of the prize money
if his horse was fast enough on his
feet.
Prospects Good for Matinee Races.
The prospects for races throughout
the winter, about once a week, are
bright. There will be quartered in the
harms here about Seventy-five OF the
best horses that started, and with
these five races can be made up once
a week. and some of the best sport
seen
Mr.. Harry Schultz, who will be
among those to winter here, is great
Nv interested in the proposition to have
matinee races, and says he will do all
in his power to make them success,
and will not only start all of his horses,
hut viii assist in any other way that
he can. The subject of matinee races
will probably be taken up by the Rae
ing Association some time this week.
If the first five days of the meet
ing had been as good for the books as
were the last five they would have
been able to get out of their bargain
with the Racing Association even. AS
it was they all quit loser. The pub
lie seemed a little leary the first few
DAYS. and would not bet on the ponies.
They soon saw, however, that every
thing was on the square, and the two
hooks had all they could do. AS 1t
was those who bought the booking
privileges lost heavily.
Horses Will Get "A Rest.
The horses now quartered at the track
will have little work for the present.
Most of the owners will give all Of