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I REFLECTIONS By Nelson Dunstan Reader Discusses Parking Areas Transportation and Saratoga Meet Mr. Maumus Becomes an Owner Two Men Will Make a Million NEW YORK. N. Y., April 4. Dear Dunstan, writes C. W. F.: "A few days after it was reported that the New York tracks would not open the parking areas this year, a New York columnist suggested that they be opened and the money collected turned over to the Red Cross. On the following day a front page article in a New York paper says there is so much gasoline in the East they do not have enough places to store it. If that is the , : j | ; | ■ I 1 1 J case, would not this be a good way to aid the Red Cross in the fine work they are doing for our boys?" There seems considerable merit in the idea suggested, but the ODT and not the New York Racing Associations are the ones to approve such a plan. The New York racing associations, in closing their parking areas, are carrying out the wishes of the governmental agency charged with the responsibility of conserving gasoline. Any request that the parking areas be opened should have the sanction of the Office of Defense Transporation. Saratoga Springs, N. Y. Friend Nelson: Things up this Saratoga-way are quiet, but with the long trotting season assured the natives are hoping for some racing at the Saratoga Racing Association course. The gasoline situation is a joke when you have to jump to get out of the way of all the automobiles racing madly here and in Albany. We are wondering if you know anything definite as to whether the Saratoga meeting will be staged here or on Long Island? Sincerely, J. M. We know nothing definite about the Saratoga meeting. As it is four months away, the governor is undoubtedly studying the transportation situation as of that time. As we said in this paper yesterday, it is our idea a definite announcement will be forthcoming shortly. Hot Springs. Ark. Gentlemen: Mr. Joseph Maumus is a newcomer to the racing world and will be very active in the near future. Mr. Maumus was born and raised in New Orleans. He now owns five horses. His ambition is to win 100 races yearly. Mr. Maumus is also in the market for an ideal breeding farm, where he hopes to raise about 20 top-class horses yearly. He states, without reservation, that breeders will never find a basis that will point out a good breeding plan until they have conclusive understanding of the temperament, conformation and sex nature of their breeding stock. Mr. Maumus owns two night clubs, one in New Orleans and the other in Biloxi, where he now makes his home. Yours very truly. John F. Morrell, trainer. Racing needs many new owners. Breed -| ers might be interested in Mr. Maumus ideas on a good breeding plan. 561 Columbus Avenue, Boston 18. Mass. Dear Sir: Would you kindly send me the names and addresses of the operators of the Kentucky Derby Future Books. R. W. T. We are very sorry to say that we are unable to give the names or addresses of those who lay odds on Derby candidates. We have had many such requests, but cannot comply. Chicago. III. Dear Sir: I disagree with you when you say systems do not work. I have a system that has worked for five years. You will no doubt r ask me why I have not made my million? The reason is this — my very first rule is - not to play a horse yourself. This may 1 seem rather odd to you. I have a very 1 definite reason for this. When I find the - person with a reasonable amount of capital J to invest in my system, he will make his 1 million and I will make mine. Yours t*uly. 1 I. M. S. Good luck, brother! After you and the other fellow make your million, will you please get in touch with me again? There may be another million hanging around loose for us! i
