view raw text
Ask for Permit to Build Track at West Memphis MemphisHOT HOT SPRINGS Ark May 29 Application for the establishment of a 2000000 horse racing track at West Memphis Ark has been filed with the Arkansas State Racing Commission The applicants are Robert J Boileau operator of a breeding farm for harness horses near Ravenden Springs Ark Tan ¬ ner Davis of West Memphis and J D Hamilton of Paragould ParagouldOtho Otho Cook state revenue com ¬ missioner and secretary of the rac ¬ ing commission said plans for the racing plant had been drawn and that if the application is granted the track would be completed in time for a meeting in 1949 It would be known as Dixie Downs Hearing on the application has been set for June 23 23Oaklawn Oaklawn Park Hot Springs is now the only licensed track in Arkansas
