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OAKLAND MEETING COMES TO A CLOSE. San Krancisco. Cat., .lime 4. The California ra.ing aaaaan was hronght to a .lose at Oakland today in the presen* « of a large crowd. Many who had" not Been present during the meeting MR on hand lo witness tie sport. The meeting was roatiaaed inii.h longer than was expected when President Williams iiiiii.iiiii.tiI last fall thai there would Be al least sixty days of racing. The shortened meeting was int. •tided in the nature of an experiment, hut the patronage constantly grew-, especially after a favorable decision by the Supreme Court in the matter of a stakeholder, and extensions were made until the sea-on was as long as in previous rears This was the 1411th day. President William-, and hi- a-■•■ elates are greatly plea-ed over the sue. ess of the meeting and mi all sides il is felt that the meet lag which will open next fall will he a hrilliant one. The aaOOCiatioO will dmihtless hang up in..,.-valuahle purses and also renew some of its stakes with the idea of attracting staples from Ihe east. The victory of Bdwin T. Iryer in the San Krancisco Handicap was the feature of tndav"s ra.ing. After being far in the rear, he made a sensational run through the stretch and. passing one horse after another in the final furlong, got up in time to win by a head from Cloiidlight. which was backed fnr a killing ami which led until near the finish. Miss Roberts heal Incleaaenl a head for third place. Favorites did not fare well, i.ut most of the winners were well supported. Tramotor. favorite for the seeond race. mail*, a had showing and was suspended bj the stewards. Sew.ll heat Bit of Sill I am a nose in the third. Smiley Melzner wen th.- lasl r-i.e of the season from Bill Mayhain anil Who. A majority of the x tables thai raced here will ship to Salt Lake City. .lake 1 lolt in: n will go to Yhtorii to olli.iate as starter.
