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JOHN W. GATES TURNS TOWARD RACING. Calveston. Te x.. May 5. — John W. Cutos is promoting the c-oiistiuetion of a race track on a small islanel in the Oulf of Mexico off Port Arthur and just outside--the .jurisdiction of the state. With the driving of racing from Texas. Mr. Gates conceived the- idea of building a race coarse on this island. which is only six miles from the- mainland and i asilv accessible. He- is organizing a smek company with ,900,000 of eastern capiial. while he- himself will own about thirty per cent. The track, with appurtenances and buildings, will cost "0.ii.in. Three other tracks will he built, hut their location is not vet elisi !..•.. d.
