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TAMPA DISQUALIFICATIONS CONTINUE. Tampa, Fla., February 11. The third disqualification in as many days followed the running of the lifth race when John Marrs contributed to the interference which brought about his being placed last by the otlicinls after he had finished second. Messenger Boy was ,tbe one to suffer most by the crowdiris: and the John Marrs displacement enabled him" to. get second money, as lie had finished third in the running. Today attendance was of fair proportions. The. judges did not like the ride that Jensen gave Light Khight and warned him. Jockey A. Martin was suspended three days by the judges for rough riding. J. J. Flannigau will return to Jacksonville tomorrow -with Kitty IC, winner of the opening race. Charles. Godshaws connection as presiding steward will terminate tonight. The entire board of stewards will be abolished, leaving the conduct of the racing in full charge of Judges Burke and Smith. The bookmakers had a real good day of it, the defeat of a majority of the best backed contestants permitting a big- profit.
