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CLUBS WILL RESTRICT BETTING SEVERELY. It is au accepted fact that if the anti race traek bills are defeated at Albany during the present session of the legislature operations on the Jockey tlub"s tracks by so-called plungers will be absolutely cut off. It is said that if certain sensational bettors attempt to do business on the old lines I they will "get the gate"; also that the number ■ of bookmakers will be limited and that layers with shoestring bankrolls will not be permitted to go on. Furthermore, it is reported that other drastic reforms calculated to curtail speculation will be put Into effect. The turf governors Intend to make it I difficult matter to wager on the horses both , iu and outside the race track inelosures. As a 1 matter of fact, this has been their policy for Several I years, iu spite of agitators statements to the contrary.
