The New York herald., 1876-09-03
POLO At NEWPORT.
A ASplendid Afternoons Sport by the
Westchester Club.
Com N &c M q mt Of the
Prize Games.
ACCIDENT TO MIR. DOUGLAS.

VI pun paoyoo uoIe To-Day large numoer OF speCta-
tors were on the ground. and among tho number
Baron De Santa Anna, the Portuguese Minister; MT
Pierrepont Edwards, Her British Maessys Consul Al
New York; Mr.. T. A. Havemeyer, Mr.. Hugo o. Fritcsh
ORA Sims and May. Mr.. r. H. l. GammeIl Miss Gau-
Her Mrs Paran stevens, Miss Stevens, Mr.. Augustus
whiting. Mr.. John Kane, Mr. Delaney Kane
hra Delaney Kane, Mrs John Jacob Astor
Mr. J. Il. vanolen, Mr. w. W. Astor; Count
Lita, OF the Italian legation tho Italian Minister
Baron Blanc, Mr.. 7. N. Adams Misses Gilbert, Mr..
Robert G. Remsen Mr.. Carroll Livingston, Mrs.
Charles Morgan, Mr. Lawrence p. Kip. Mr.. George ".
Wales, Mrs. Fairman Rogers, Mrs Beckwith, Mr. John
Foster, Mr. c. Andrews Mrs. J. S. Bryce Messrs
Leonard Jerome B. r. Winthrop, S. H. whitwel
Fred Sheldon. MrA c. F. Bates, Mr.. W. c. Rvcs. Pro-
fessor c. c. Perkins. General R. B. Potter, Mr.. Peter
Aarye, Mr.. Fred Jones, Mr. NJ Livingstone many
other4
The sides were a. follows:-
RxDs-xE G. H. Ridgway, captain Messrs s.
Rowland Robbins, william r. Douglas, Harry Oerichs
Hollis Hunnewell and Farman Rogers.
BLUEs-Mr james Gordon Bennett, captain; Messrs
@ N Scott. Augustus Jay Richard Peters, +. Grswod
and George w. Thorne
Mr.. Il. Bouthiller was chosen umpire. The side win
ming the most games in hour and a quarter wero
10 receive from their opponents set OF silver spurs
making six prizes the games to be according to the
birmingham rules, and alter playing thirty minutes the
players were to rest fifteen.
The game began in earnest at twenty minutes past
I've, and the captains charged for the ball. and both
Missing, Mr.. Douglas gave It a good crack, but the
blues managed to get their goal whore knock
tut followed After 1t was thrown in Mr.. Jay got it
Tor the blues followed by Mr. Oelrchs of the reds the
latter sending it quite distance in the direction of
yoaL 1t was near the reds goal when there
possession Of it again after it had been
knocked back from his goal, and repeatedly struck
IT, and the blues rushing for his goal in order
TO head It or The latter successful and got on
the west side of the lot. where thero knock out
and in a second more it In the centre of tho lot
where very Interesting scrmmage took place, all the
horses being in close together Mr. Douglas, OF the
rods. got the ball from It's obscure position and
knocked it out Of bounds, his goal. He was
closely pressed by Mr. Jay, who gave it han lsome
back stroke; but tho reds got it again, and while it was
in front OF their goal with staring them tho
acc, there some notable playing and the reds
nnaly won.
Time, 16m
SECOND GAME.
The second game followed Immediately, tho captains
again charging and both missing. Mr.. Jay for the
blues got 1t first, tho reds in second had it near
Their goal when Mr. Peters, for the blues sent 1t back
. long distance, but It met by Mr. Douglas who
returned it to where his opponent found IT, The play
ers were now all at close quarters in the northeast
Garner oil tho lot, the blues having saved de at Tor
few seconds; but the reds were Dent victory and
sent the ball between their pennants good style.
Time. 3m.
The third game followed quickly tho sides
could reach their goals. Mr.. Griswold or the blues
and Captain Rdgway charged, the latter getting the
bali first, followed by Mr.. Thorne for the blues who
struck II in good style Mcssrs. Rogers and Hume
was again near the reds goal where Captain Ridgway
wss noticed as having the game all his own way. Mr.
icutesant as Captain Ridgway did in Mr. Douglas,
headed him or The ball in the south corner
of the lot aud speeding It's way toward the goal OF tho
reds lE second more II was directly In 'front.' and
the ponies were all IN heap. Mr.. Jay Knocked
out In order TO prevent the reds from gaining tho
victory as soon as thcy expected The blues
noticed to be playing WELL and with tho assistance of
Mr.. Thorne the bail was knocked near their goal,
where Mr. Jay Knocked 1t out Alter it was thrown In
Captain Ridgway got control OF II and sent
II long distance, striking Il repeatedly in
the direction OF his goal His followed
ticed to make handsome back stroke. and the ball
again Knocked put of bounds the reds goal.
the oiners. pushed one OF the pennanl rods to the
ground, and, while il was being put in place again, tho
players had brief rest. Alter the ball was thrown
in Mr.. Jay was tho first TO get Il, and
his luck followed up by Mr. Grs-
void, who played we'll He was followed by
Mr. Peters, also OF the blues, when knockout fol-
owed IRON the centre OF the lot ou the east SIDE and
tho ball thrown In the players were all
,uddlcd together. Mr. Griswod gave the hall soon
htcrward tao good hits and sent It between the PEN
aants, winning Tho game for the blues
Time, Ism.
FOURTH GAME.
In less than minute and half the fourth game
was In progress. with Captain Ridgway and Mr. Gris.
void charging Tor the ball. The latter missed, but be-
fore the reds could reach the captlin OF the blues
possession Of II. The reds Immediately afIerward cap
tured the ball, and were taking 1t toward their goal
II rapid rate. The ponies were all in q
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this point Mr. Douglas horse to fall. In less
than half second the spectators were seen rushing
Tho spot The pony hao rolled over Mr. Douglas, but
fortunately, did not strike him with his feet AT the
lime Of tho ACCIDENT the players had two minutes
rest, VIZ, twenty minutes. DR.. May, Of Baltimore,
and Dr. Harry sims, OF New York, wcrc fortunately
!he ground, and with the Kind assistance Of MT Doug
las numerous friends did all they could for him.
In abou ten minutes after the accident he was allowed
10 walk to his uriage and as he was seon on way
thither the spectators gave vent to their feelings
applause tho lad waved their handkerchiets the
band struck up lively air and there was no little re-
ioicing that the accident had not been serious.
A. Mr.. Douglas earnest solicitation the players con-
sen,ed to play again. but they wisely postponed tho
conclusion OF their match until next week. when Mr..
very Interesting gamee and the TACT that the specta
ors despite the clustering weather and the near APP
proach OF darkness, renamed until they we're nished
proof that they were we'll played
FIRST GAME-The first game was very short one.
soon afier Il had commenced Captain Ridsway, with
lis assistant Mr Oclrchs. were doing well for the
eds; Mr. Rogers also for the reds, and Mr. Jay
or the blues the latter sending the ball
near his goal Messrs. Scott and Griswoid
followed up his success, and MT Robbins played
g,anty for the opposite SIDE The latter let his NAL
let fa and, In TACT sent long distance earnestly
was he engaged the sport. Mr.. Scott followed with
rome noticeable strokes and he finally the ball
between the pennants and the blues we're victorious
Time, ON.
SECOND GAME
The second game followed Immediately the captains
81 the Two sides charging The blues got the ball nrst
and in q moment more Mr. Grswold gently slipped out
OF his saddle, having lost his balance He IN
tured and he had regained his position he
struck the ball TO good advantage and OF the blues
knocked II out OF bounda The blues now had near
their goal when Mr. Scott broke his mallet The ball
now directly IN front OF the blues goal and their
opponents Knocked IL out twice IN succession. Tho
horses all in a heap and some good sport ior
kbo spectators the result Mr. Jay got
good crack az IL finally and II with great swift
ness between the pennans and struck the adjoining
with such force be heard at tho upper end
bf the lot.
Time, Am.