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RACING AT SOUTHERN FAIRS Dates Announced for Meetings at Savannah, Ga., and Jacksonville, Fla. SAVANNAH, Ga., September 7. That running races ai-c popular in the South is attested to by the fact that many of the fairs and expositions "in the land of cotton" are fostering "the sport of kings," particularly the Tri-State Exposition, Savannah , Ga., dates October 23 to 28, and the Jacksonville Driving Club, Jacksonville, Fla., November 17 to 25. Both of these associations have made running races the stellar attraction for the amusement of their visitors. There will be no harness races. Liberal purses and favorable conditions are attractive to the horsemen and many entries have already been received. The opening of the Savannah Fair is only six weeks off, and as stable room is somewhat limited all owners who anticipate racing on this track are requested to make their reservations early. The Georgia Derby, with ?5000 added money, is of great interest. The tracks at both Savannah and Jacksonville are being thoroughly overhauled. Special attention is being given to the curves and it is expected that fast time will be made. Tom Brown, the well-known starter, will officiate at both places. Jacksonville is planning a big running race meeting for next spring. It is proposed to hold it directly after the conclusion of the races in Cuba. A logical stopover to rest up the horses will be afforded and at the same time horses will not be . subjected to too great a change of climate. Instead of going from the heat of the tropics to the cold, stormy states in one jump, the thoroughbreds, will take it more gradually and lessen the" likelihood of being placed on the sick list.
