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VETERAN IKE THOMPSONS IDEA OF IT New ork June 0 Ike Thompson the veteran bookmaker now retired visited the track yesterday for the first t me since the betting ring was abol ¬ ished He said he made several personal wagers with friends and declared that as soon as the public became accustomed to this style of speculation rac ¬ ing will soon enjoy its former popularity I am surprised to see so many people here said Thomp ¬ son The credit system Is a success in England and I see no reason why it should not be a go over here Just as soon as players and layers have con ¬ fidence in one another there will be no trouble The present aw cannot be enforced when transactions at the track between Individuals are strictly of a prl
