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TOLLIE LEVY TAKES A STAKE El Paso Tex December 19 Ideal racing condi ¬ tions and a brilliant program drew about 3000 en ¬ thusiastic admirers of the thoroughbred to Terrazas Park yesterday The track had dried out remarkably ind fast going prevailed The feature the Azteca Handicap at six furlongs attracted a notable field Jack At kin which held the position of honor in the sl filiation of both public and bandicappers went to the ixist a strong favorite with Helmet next in de ¬ mand while Follie Levy the ultimate winner was not entirely overlooked being backed from a high quotation of 8 to 7 by post time The nice proved asv for George Odoms fleet filly she going to the front at the barriers rise and winning all the way Jack Atkin struggled hard to overtake the flying lender but foimd the weight concession asked of him too much and he tired perceptibly during the last part The books had much the better of the iraunient but one of the choices being successful The colors of the veteran turfman Croon B Morris were seen here for the first time today as were ilso those of J T Ireland IrelandThe The riding of the midget jockey J Allen is ittnicting attention The little fellow is alert at the barrier and rides a strong finish and gives much promise of developing Into a capable jockey
