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PENSAC0LA MEETING IS ASSURED. Tampa, Fla., March 0. Algronel returned to winning " form this afternoon. His victory was foreshadowed iu the betting, as lie was backed from 0 to 1 to 5 to 2. Olipians victory in the closing dasli enabled the layers to offset previous losses on the lav. The first three races went to favorites. Rumors are again in circulation of a prospective continuance of racing here for at least another week, but Secretary Smith lias only been instructed, to frame conditions for three days next week. As a matter or fact, the plans of those most interested are not clearly defined. The . Peusacola meeting is assured, but the opening date will not be announced until next week. There is some opposition to an opening at Peusacola prior to April 1, bqt it is almost certain that March 25 will witness the beginning of the meeting. Over 200 horses have been pledged from here to engage in the racing at the west coast track. There will be at least three weeks of the sport, with a probable extension. Carthage and Trait were shipped today to Jacksonville.
