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TENNESSEE EFFORT FOR RACING Memphis Tenn December 22 Memphis mer ¬ chants aided by oldtime turf enthusiasts who were at the helm before the enactment of the law that wiped out totting on horse racing in Tennessee are preparing a petition to be carried to the legislature by the local delegation pleading for modification of the socalled Foust law which makes it a misdc I nieauor In every Instance for player or layer to re ¬ cord a wager on a horse race George C Bennett probably the wealthiest turfman In Tennessee is said to be interested In the movement The effort Is lo have a racing commission to govern the turf with the Idea of restricting the length of meetings
