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GOSSIP OF THE TURF. Announcement comes from the east that the Jockey Club had granted to the Buffalo Racing Association dates for a spring meeting in 1904 from June 6 to June 25. both dates inclusive. The association has planned a series of stakes, and which, with its overnight events, will make up the most ambitious program outside the metropolitan circuit. The fact that the principal event will be the Buffalo Derby, of a value of not less than ,000, is an indication not only for high character of the racing that is aimed at in western New York, but of the perfect confidence of the management that sport, properly conducted, will meet with most generous response. Mr. S. S. Howland, president of the Buffalo Racing Association, said recently: "It was our original intention to open our meeting at Kenilworth on Decoration Day, and of that intention we notified the Ontario Jockey Club on several occasions, the first almost immediately after the close of our meeting in September last. In future, however, and beginning in 1905, the Buffalo Racing Association will undoubtedly ask th Jockey Club permission to begin its spring meeting on Decoration Day, and have so officially notified the Ontario Jockey Club. The autumn days will be approximately the same as those of last year, depending, of course, on the dates which may be assigned to Saratoga." Sam Summerfield has arrived at New Orleans with his crew ready to do business. This is Summerfields first visit to the Cres-ent City. His present intentions are to remain there for the rest of the winter.
