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NEWPORT. It has been expected that racing would be resumed at Newport Saturday but the matter seems to be unsettled as yet. The Enquirer of yesterday says : "The expectad meeting of the Queen City Jockey Club directors did not take place yesterday. Manager Fowler said that the meeting would not be held until plans under consideration are fully discussed. The track people are anxious to opon, but there are several important matters relating to Turf Congress affairs that must be settled before arrangements can be made to throw open the gates at Newport. "In the meantimo the horses and horsemen are swarming to the Licking Valley track and hundreds of the flyers aro on edge waiting the bugle call. The track propor is in great shape and promises to be faster this year than ever. It is expected that something definite will be done in reference to the opening before the end of the present weak."
