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FIELDS IMPROVING AT SAVANNAH. Savannah. Ga.. December 29. Tbe new rule compelling trainers to obtain the stewards sanction for sera tchlns a horse that Is entered In any race had a salutory effect on todays sport. A well-balanced card of five races produced some excellent racing,, the main feature of which was the fifth, the winner turning up in the neglected Ensley at odds of 15 to 1. Only" one favorite was successful during the day. Belle of the Bay winning the fourth race in a canter. Tommy Burns and James MeLaughlin, Jr.. arrived from New York today. Burns will ride here and get himself in condition to fulfill his engagements in France, for which country he will leave after the close of this meeting. Jockey Dale was indefinitely suspended for his ride on Panique in the first Tace yesterday. The merchants of Savannah ate getting up a purse to be known as the Merchants Stakes. New horses are coming every day. ten arriving this morning, six from New Orleans and four from New York. -
