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AMATEURS HOLD FORTH AT TAMPA. Tampa, Fla.. Mnreh 3. After the small ; crowds that have been in- attendance-on former days during the week, it-was refreshing to note ; the- hig patronage of this afternoon. The niagnet. that-at-traeted them was the final race for aniatcur riders, in which former winuors of similar races met astride their prize horses. The occasion was made a gala one- and brought society out in force. as well as prominent business men." Mayor McKay of Tampa was among the visitors and witnessed the event of the day as the guest of the judges. The amateur race went to Mr. Myers, on Se vera, by a nose, with Stepfather in second place aud Rnll-ba only a short, distauce behind. The winner was. given a rousing reception and was presented with a handsome silver, loving cup and 0 in gold. Tin; sextet of starters in the race, under the conditions.- are barred from again starting on any reiognized track. They may, however, engage in contests on special occasions similar to that of today. Final decision as to an extension of the racing here will he officially made tomorrow after a meeting of the promoters. It will also be definitely established regarding the proposed return to Pensacola for a three-weeks meeting. Todays volume of speculation was the best In weeks and was attended by considerable profit to the layers. Grace Kimball. Black Domino, Ike Cohen. Vanen. Stepfather and Love Watches, all well lucked, were among tbose that contributed to the bookmakers bank rolls by failure to run as expected.
