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CHARLES TOWN MEETING TO OPEN ON SCHEDULE Warm Weather and Work on Track Make Racing Today Possible Limit Fields Named for Seven Regular Contests and One Substitute Affair Eighty-Nine Horses Excluded From Second Race Limit Starters to Eight CHARLES TOWN, W. Va., Nov. 30. Warmer weather and constant work with floats and harrows will make it possible to open the fifteen-day meeting of the Charles Town Jockey Club, Inc., on schedule on Thursday. While the track will be something less than fast, it will be fit to be raced over, and a warm sun should hasten its improvement. Abandoning the . intention to permit ten horses to start in a race, the officials here decided in the interests of safety, to continue with a limit of eight starters as heretofore, excepting in such handicaps that might attract ten starters. This move met with the unanimous approval of horsemen and jockeys. For the opening day program, "racing secretary Fred Burton has limit fields in each of the seven races, and in the substitute race, with the also eligible lists well filled throughout. So numerous were the entries that it was necessary to exclude eighty-nine horses from the second race. In the feature event, which is named the Inaugural and is under allowance conditions, at six and one-half furlongs, twelve good sprinters have been named. The field is a creditable one, and the running should result in an interesting contest. The feature is the fifth race. ALWAYS A SUCCESS. From its inception the plant at Charles Town has been successful, and there is every indication that this success will be continued at this meeting. Even in inclement weather the track has weathered the storm and attracted its quota of loyal adherents. Present weather conditions are little shoit of ideal for this location, and a continuance of this state will enhance the prospects for success. Several improvements have been installed since the summer meeting here, notably the erection of the Thomas Camera atop the judges stand. Excellent train and bus service has been arranged for. Well known and experienced officials will govern the conduct of the sport. A change in the personnel will find W. F. Alexander replacing Fred Burton as placing judge while Burton moves into the stewards stand. William Hamilton is a newcomer as starter at this point but is well and favorably known for his efficiency throughout the country. He will use the Waite starting gate to dispatch the fields. DAILY POST TIME, 1:30 P. M. Seven races are scheduled for decision daily with post time for the first event placed at 1:30 p. m. The mutuel department in charge of J. Donald Hay is composed of ex- perienced and capable men. They will operate the "Daily Double" on the second and third races. Following is a complete list of officials: Steward representing West Virginia Racing Commission, T. C. Bradley; stewards, T. C. Bradley, J. J. Graddy, Fred Burton; racing secretary and handicapper, Fred Burton; placing judges, W. F. Alexander, A. R. Winters, Greg Johnson; clerk of scales, A. R. Winters; paddock judge, W. J. Daly; starter, W. Hamilton. ,
