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GOSSIP OF THE TURF. P. J. Carmody stated Tuesday that the proposed new race track which he is promoting would in all probability be located on what is known as the Scott tract, a section of land containing 150 acres, and situated on the Halls Ferry road. The land is owned by John W. Scott, a well-known contractor, who lives at 1200 South Ewing avenue. The land on which the track is to be located lies on the bluffs which overhang the river at this point. It is north of Calvary cemetery. The land is level and needs but little grading. Mr. Carmody said that it was his intention to establish a plant somewhat similar to that of the Delmar race track and garden in that there will be a summer garden and theater just south of the proposed race track. There will also be a club house on the ground. Mr. Carmody thinks that as there is not any Bummer garden in the North End this part of the enterprise will be a remunerative one, jSpeaking of the possibility of his securing racing dates from the Western Jockey Club, Mr. Carmody said that he would not break ground for..his track until he knew whore he stood. "I do not think the Western Jockey Club will do anything save what is fight," said Mr. Carmody. "I want a fair share of dates, and I think the Western Jockey Club will grant them to me. If I should not cot them I think that I can get a state racing commission appointed to allot dates in this state. I will not do anything until I know just whero I stand on the date question. It will not take me long to build my track, as the ground is level and almost ready." St. Louis Bepublic. Walter Jennings has engaged jockey L. Smith to ride for him in California during the coming season. The contract goes into effect December 1, at which date Smith is due to report to his employer. Ho will remain in the west until April 1 next. Smith will bo able to ride at Morris Park, Aqueduct audj Bennings., Ho would go to California earlier, but-is under engagement to David Gideon. He will lonly miss about two of the meetings out!there, however, as the season will not open until November 15. As Mr. Jennings will have forty horses intraining Smith will have a good opportunity. Ho will receive a fine salary, but the terms are private.ftThe riding ?of ifSmithThasfat-tractad much favorable attention this seasonJand he enjoys a largo following. Ho handles Herbert particularly wjell.Ifnecessary, he can ride at 93 pounds. , tiy iTr?V- ""rr: .
