Louisiana Changes Slim., Daily Racing Form, 1910-05-12

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LOUISIANA CHANCES SLIM. Baton Rouge. La.. May 11. There probably will be no legislation at this session of the legislature 1" amend or repeal the I,ocke law under which racing was killed in Louisiana two years ago. Governor Sanders i- irrevocably op|ioscd to the introduction or consideration of such a measure and has announced that he would veto such a bill. That probably means that any effort at this time to restore racing would 1m- hopeless. Tie- governor contend* that an anti I/c-eko law bill, no matter what lorm of control it might provide for. would not l e lavorabiy considered, and its presentation in the face of certain defeat would precipitate a bitter struggle and block other legislation in which New em Orleans HUB is i ill interested. e 1 e I e I e i .


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