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BELIEVES LAW WILL STAND. Hot Springs, Ark., January 3. George C. Bennett is of the opinion that the Supreme Court of Tennessee will declare the antl-bettlng law in that state to be constitutional and that there will be more racing within its borders. "William Carroll, one of the ablest lawyers in the south, drew that bill," said Mr. Bennett, "and I do not believe that it can be picked to pieces. We will soon hear something on the subject, however, since the test cases. I understand, are to be presented before the expiration of this month." In the event that the Tennessee law Is held to constitutional, there is a strong iiosslhillty that New Memphis Jockey Club will transfer the Tennessee Derby and the Tennessee Oaks to this city decision at Oaklawn Park. The declarations from these races have been few and it is said that the horsemen have kept their nominations with the idea that the races will be run, ig not at Memphis Oaklawu Park. A . I- ,1 no 10 le " ig , be C the 18 3 for , , a at it
