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OPTIMISTIC OVER RACE BILL W. P. Kyne Believes the California Measure Will Be Approved. Reports From All Sections of State Show Legalization of Sport Rapidly Gaining: Favor. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. ,7. William P. Kyne, local sportsman and turf promoter, returned a few days ago from Phoe-nex, Ariz., and Los Angeles, optimistic over the growing trend in favor of initiative measure No. 5, the California racing bill. In the Arizona metropolis Kyne completed a six-day race meeting in conjunction with the Arizona State Fair. He reported splendid attendance at the Fair Grounds, but said economic conditions were such that the meeting had no chance to succeed financially. Never before had sports-minded Arizonians seen such thrilling sport. Several members of the Kyne staff, well known to San Francisco racing fans, were present in Phoenix in official capacities and now are engaged in work in behalf of the racing bill here. M. H. Morrison and George D. Murphy were in the stand. Mickey Dwyer had charge of the contribution system. Bill Ireland had the money room. H. R. Kelly did the starting and Harry Kuck was the announcer. On his return home, Kyne stopped in Los Angeles and reviewed the campaign there in behalf of No. 5. As it was last summer when signatures to the petition were being taken, the workers in Los Angeles County were amazed to find so great a sentiment in favor of legalized racing. Many sizeable wagers were reported at even money that the bill carries in Los Angeles, Kyne said, and he learned that the men with their ears closest, to the political pulse are on the "yes" side of the wagering. An even break in Los Angeles would insure passage, as San Francisco and the North are known to be strongly in favor of the sport. Kyne was the guest Sunday of the Glen-dale veterans, who had previously gone on record against the bill, but who are now gaid to be in a mood to reconsider. He also was cheered by the fact the county council of veterans of San Diego County had unanimously endorsed the bill and pledged themselves to work for its passage at the polls November 8. San Diego, regarded in initial forecasts as a highly inimical sector, is apt to give the bill a standoff despite the opposition of the close-by foreign interests, Kyne declared. From other sectors came reports to headquarters of the California Breeders Association that the bill is gaining favor rapidly. Tom Reilly returned from a survey of Ventura, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, Monterey and Santa Clara counties enthusiastic over the possibilities of legalizing racing in the state through the passage of the bill. H. S. Bengston, another Kyne lieutenant, reported similar progress in the northern part of the state. Willows, Shasta County, Redlands, Red Bluff and other northern population centers are rallying to the support of the proponents. Kyne is organizing for a final week of concerted effort to inform voters of the benefits of the bill to the taxpayer, the unemployed, the farmer, the war veteran and for prosperity in California. Porternesia, from the barn of John Naz- worthy, was the equine star of the Phoenix session, Kyne said. The gelded son of The Porter captured both the Inaugural and the Au Revoir Handicaps, racing the mile of the latter in 1:39, unextended. John Oglesbys Cassada was second and Al Austins Irish Spree was third in the latter event. L. D. Granthams Birdie-Wrack was the most consistent winner, accounting for three wins. The horses were on the grounds for several weeks previous to the session and all were fit and ready to run to their best niches. This fact aided Kyne to offer excellent entertainment.
