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TAMPA PATRONAGE SHOWS IMPROVEMENT. Tampa, Fla., January 30. The now management was considerably elated this afternoon by the large crowd that gathered to witness the racing. Three books were iu operation and the volume of speculation exceeded former taked here this season, but as a- inaJorily of the winners were strongly backed favorites, it resulted in an unprofitable session for 1be layers! The Judges warned the riders today against Tough riding or attempted interference in the races. J. Hergen and -K. Griffin .were, the first to offend in this respect and Were promptly suspended for three days each. w "Jockeys T. Koemer. Troxler and Peak were ar-liYals from Jacksonville. In the Jopllu consignment from Jacksonville which arrived yesterday was Aroiidacfc. which ho purchased recently. S., K. Hyman shipped his stable to Jacksonville to ba raced there during tltc? remainder of this season. It developed today that George Norse is not in.ter-fStMf lii the booking venture here, Sam Stephens Vising the sole lessee. Jockeys McArdle and King were each suspended tluro days by the starter. The horses of Dayton and. Brush were among todays arrivals from Jacksonville. fv Jockey A. BurtOu, .who was seriously injured Saturday, regained consciousness Sunday, but is still J if. a nrecirious condition. His principal injuries consist of a slight concussion of the brain, injury of the spine and a badly sprained shoulder. Jandckey A. Wrispen, who suffered a dislocated hip laiit Thursday, is progressing nicely and will be alioilt again in two or three weeks. His injury Vrfll not affect liis future in the saddle, it Is thought.
