Show french propose betting on auto races paris the french government Is considering the extension of the betting system now in operation on dauteuil auteuil and otylior horse racing courses under government control to automobile racing at present there Is no control over motor race betting with the result that bookmakers book makers often disappear NA when I 1 en their losses are anre heavy and the government falls to collect its commis commission slon from any of the bets since mechanics have replaced horses in general life the government feels there Is just as much interest in promoting good nin machinery chinery as in developing ve good hors horseflesh ellesh so a portion of the takings from tile motor petting betting will he be used to establish prize 9 for international races |