Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 275, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 December 1917 — HARNESS RACING IS QUESTION [ARTICLE]

HARNESS RACING IS QUESTION

Grand Circuit Meetings in Detroit and Kalamazoo Were Not Successful—JVlay End Sport. The future of harness racing’ in Michigan is a topic of considerable discussion among followers of the sport. This year’s Grand Circuit meetings in Detroit and Kalamazoo admittedly were not successful, and at their conclusion the opinion was freely expressed that Michigan next year might not see the trotters ahd pacers of the big line. Poor attendance characterized the races at Kalamazoo. Lack of Interest following the abolition of betting caused the abrupt termination of the Detroit meeting. Whether Detroit will again seek a place on the Grand circuit will be decided at a meeting of the Detroit Driving club in the near future.