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BULLET PROOFS EASY TASK . r j Wins .His Race for His New J Owners in a Canter, f Well Backed Horses Win Despite Disagreeable Weather and Track Conditions. i BY J. L. DEMPSEY. NEW ORLEANS. La.. December 1.1. Bullet 1 Froof, running In tlw colors of liis new owners, Nugent Brothers, made liis debut in the new silks auspicious by an easy victory which he scored from Tom McTnggart and Bobby Allen, the only others making the contest in the ,000 three-quarters handicap. Bullet Proof was considered much the best and was held at prohibitive odds. He just found the short price at which he was held, for he never left the result in doubt, being hard held in front of the others from the start and won with bis rider looking back to witness the unavailing struggle of Tom McTnggart, which proved the runner-up from practically the start. Boliby Allen ceased to figure after the first eighth had been traversed. A more disagreeable day for the sport could not be imagined than that which marked this afternoon. Rain was continuous, there having been but slight let-up in the downpour during the past forty-eight hours. As a. result of the heavy drenching the course was in wretched condition and the unpro-pituoiw weather caused a big slump in the attendance. The card was well riddled by scratches, the dashes-for. jfJiebetterErade-being .in particular "Suf fHrersnh thisrespect. Home of the races were interesting despite the difficult .track and the talent were fairly successful in picking the winners, favorites and second choices figuring prominently during the afternoon. Horses which raced in Kentucky during the autumn meetings were victorious in most of the dashes, beginning with Tom Roachs success in the inaugural race and followed in quick succession by Anna Gallup in the second, II. U. Basch in the third and White Star in the fourth. It was White Stars first race here and he proved himself a good colt in winning in easy style. There were numerous additional arrivals today, many intending to stay here for the remainder of the racing season. Allen Mehle, a local business man and formerly identified with racing, has accepted his appointment to serve as one of the stewards at the Fair Grounds. Joseph McLennan, who will serve as racing secretary at the Fair Grounds, is among the recent arrivals and has begun his preliminary duties. He will soon issue his racing program. Prior to the racing there was a terrific wind storm accompanying the heavy rain and considerable damage was inflicted in the vicinity of the track. The electric wer plant from which the track derives its light was demolished completely, but no lives were lost. C. N. Freeman claimed Waukeag out of the final race for ,500. The Devonshire track Windsor, Ontario, directorate held a meeting here tonight and considered plans for next year for their course. The principal business before the meeting was the contemplated improvements to be carried out at the track before the opening next year. It is proposed to erect a modern steel grand stand, club house, paddock and give additional attention to the stabling. It is also proposed to build a steeplechase course. There was also authorized at the meeting a dividend of ten per cent to the stockholders. Among those who came to attend the meeting were: Bradley Wilson, general manager; Mayor E. R. Winter of Windsor; W. R. Woollatt, president of the Devonshire track; J. Fred Reed and P. J. England. Other directors present were James Arthur, G. R. Rryson and G. II. Keene. The visitors intend to remain several days to take in the racing hero.
