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COMMENDS NEW ERA OF RACING The Saratogian commenting on the return of racing to New York has this to say sayResumption Resumption of racing at Belmont Park on Memorial Day demonstrated very clearly and forc ¬ ibly that interest lu this form of outdixir sport is far from moribund Not only did the huge crowd in attendance far outstrip expectations of those in charge of the meeting but In its complexion and in the manner of its interest the attendance showed that under the new regime and purpose of those in control thoroughbred racing has a generous and loyal following It was plain that there are ylwity of lovers of the horse who will patronize racing for the love of the sport and not for the solo purpose of seeing how much they caii make out propositionPolo of it as a gambling proposition Polo is played as a gentlemans sport and is immensely popular Baseball commands the in ¬ terest and loyal support of pretty much every one of healthy digestion and red blood And neither i depends on betting for its popularity There is ift reason why racing should not take its rightful place in the list of sports for sports sake Perhaps the associations will not be able to make as much money as they once did but there are other sports that are not run as moneymaking propositions pure and simple and when once tho public shall become convinced that this line pastime of the turf has ionie back in n lean and wholesome way wo imagine there will be no question about public suu iMirt iMirtThe The opening at BiImont Park showed the dis ¬ position of the people toward racing The con ¬ duct of the meeting also shows the disposition of the association there to observe the law In every detail and to respect the sentiment which prompted it It promises well for the meetings that are to follow elsewhere about New York aud here iu Saratoga
