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Schapiro LaureJ Head Plans Trip to France FranceWill Will View Running of Grand Prix De Paris at Longchamp on June 28 28LAUREL LAUREL Md June 8 John D Schapiro president of Laurel Race Course and originator of the Washington D C International will fly to Paris on June 14 for a twoweek stay in France FranceWhile While on the continent Schapiro plans to visit the leading French breeding farms and study the operations of various race courses in that country countryDuring During his trip the Laurel president will view the running of the Grand Prix de Paris at Longchamp on June 28 The Grand Prix is Frances leading threeyearold classic arid is staged at 3000 meters one mile seven furlongs for a purse of20000 000 francs francsAlso Also present at Longchamp that after ¬ noon will be the fabulous Washington D C International trophy the 400ounce silver piece which has become known in racing circles throughout the world as the symbol of victory in international racing racingThe The trophy now on a tour of European race courses remains the permanent possession of Laurel with the owner of the winning horse receiving a replica This copy of the original went to Robert Boucher of England after his Wilwyn captured the initial running runningThe The second Washington D C Interna ¬ tional is scheduled for November 7 and al ¬ ready indications point to an affair which seems certain to be ranked as the leading racing event on Americas fall sporting calendar c
