The New York herald., 1876-11-05
P O L O.
A Rattling Game for the 2resi-
dents Prizes.
MAG ENT SPORT.
MeSsrs. II. Robbins. John B. Mott, Herman
Otlrichs and 0. ISelil The Winners.


Robbins Herman oelrichs. John Il. Mott and o.
lselin proved the vctors. The game advertised
to commence at thTeo NJ, but at that hour although
every preparation bad been made and tho grounds
rolled AS smooth AS bowling alley, the players
st Interested In tho Jerome Park and did not
como up TO tie scratch. few carriages were drawn
up the north side Of the grounds, and few min-
utcs past three 7. N. Colonel W. Jay drove up his
four.u-hand and brought quite alarge party OF visitors
Mr. Blasson had his stables perfect order, with
hts iitio charges With his head tied up tho
foot OF the stall waiting for the moment when the
game TO commence one by ono the visitors and
players began to arrive, and presently the ponies
taken OF their stalls and walked up and the
grounds by the grooms The saddles ana brides
which were 10 be competed for placed cxhl
btion the lawn IN front of the club house, aud
tracted general admiration. They manufactured
by Wood Gibson. of Broadway, near Tenth street, and
are as neat and we'll made ten pound saddles any
would wish SIT in. shortly before four T. NJ Mr..
Howiand Robbins made his appearance the pgskin
and amused himscif knocking ball about while waiting
Tor the rest OF the players Ono by they arrived
all sporting strired shirts, blue and yellow. and
others blue and white and pink and white.
After repeated calls from the captains OF ,wo
the players took up their positions thor respective
goals and awaited the orders CT tho umpire The game
and the prizes awarded the side winning tho most
games in an hour's play The sides were a. toilows
Yelior and Bs.e Pink and WAite.
Mr.. j. g. Bennett (captainl Mr. w. Jay (captalnL
Mr.. Rowland Robbins, Mr. !. Q. Griswold,
Mr. John B. Molt Mr.. w. Thornc,
Nr. Herman Oerichs, Mr.. Harry Oclrichs.
Mr.. U. lseln. Ar. J. W. Baiour.
Al precisely four O'Clock P. 81 the umpire, Mr.
Basson took up his position in the centre OF the Aeid
between the opposite sides, and. throwing the ball.
The ball, and Mr.. Griswold, outrding his opponent
made the opening hit driving the ball about twenty
yards in the direction Of the enemys goal and follow
ing up looked Tor moment US II he would carry or
the frs. game with dash; but the bali clsverly
stopped by Mr. Herman Oelr,chs. the goal keeper who
in turn carried II back the end Of the grounds
where IL went out OF bounds Alter it hit tho
light was carried to the centre OF the field, where
after short struggle, It again went out OF bounds On
the attack Mr.. Mott distinguished himself by
making good hit, and, being well backed up, scored
tho first game for Mr. Bennetrs side. Time, AM sos
The players then changed goals and prepared for The
second confess.
Second Game-On the charge Mr.. Griswold was
again successful in striking the ball frst but his
did no, back him up well, one OF the players the
other side made y couple OF good bits and carried the
bali up in iront OF Mr.. Jays goal After hard fight.
Messrs Jay, Mott, Griswold and Herman oelrichs. all
playing clevefy, the bali brought back to the
centre OF neld and there Mr. Bennetts side made
determined stand and The ball finally hit OF
bounds Mr. Griswoid was play very we'll and stole
the ball out OF the ruck, but lie quickly stopped
ny rafting hlt from OF the opposition that brought
the tight back in front OF Mr. Jays goal Tho Captain
,hcn The or his and made two good
hits, foowin each other, that looked for q moment
like iurning tho tide Of the game, bu. ono Of the
other side was equal 10 the mcTgcncy, and stealing
the bali away brought u back in iront Of Mr. Jay's
goal, where, aiter sharp and quick struggle. tho
coup yrace given by Mr.. AosI and Mr. bennctIs
SIDE scored second victory. IiIns IN.
THIRD Came. The prospects began TO look bad
tor Mr. Jays side, and when the bail was thrown up
up with back handler, carried tho game IN
front OF his opponents goal After brcf contest It
was behind and Mr. Jay hit u out, and being well
backed up by Mr.. ThorDe and Mr. Griswold, tho play
brought to the centre tho feld where they
all ioslicd together and the ball slipping out IRON the
crowd Mr. Mott made good nit, whrch he followed up
cleverly with second that carried it behind, but
ROD by Grawoid with rush To tho Of tho field
another sharp ngnt cnsued, every man play ing
we'll up and showing what praclice had donc in me
way OF tcach'og bim polo. Anybody who Was present
ut tho opening game Of tho club, and
saw tho play yesterday afternoon, would
certainly never have ognzsd the pay crs as the OK
nbltion was one OF an cnirclv din, rent order Pres
eutiy Mr. Mott raised hts maiet tho bail out
OF bounds but IL was carried back 10 the dac OF tnu
held, anu then Nr. Griswold nado another rush and
tue players s~ept after him close his heels. lie
carried che ball close up 10 the enemies goal aud for
but tho goal keeper (Mr. RoDbins) post
stopped tho bali with clean h that sent everybody
scampcring back 10 the centre of the hcld Following
up their success Mossrs Robbins and Mott brought
the light in front OF Mr. jays goal and then the bali
went out pf bounds II was hit out by Mr. rhorne,
and Mr. Mott missed . good chance oil goal, JGur
pas that was taken advantage OF by Mr. Harry Oel-
nchs who sent tue bail lying back TO tho
there wus somo dashing riding, aud the bali was
nil around the field. and finally Mr. Thorne drove
front OF Mr.. Benefits goal, and Mr. Aou saved the
game by regular skylarker, that shot heads
the players and landed IN the centre OF tho field
IL then carried with rush in front Of Mr.. jays
goal and alter minutes struggle the besegcd party
made n sortie and turned the fortunes OF tnc day,
bringing the tght back again In front OF the cnemys
stronghold. iney made Tremendous rally and fought
10 the centre, when Mr.. Jay hit, aud
following u up Was ridden out by Nr. Mott His fol-
lowers however, were close his heels, and pressing
close order they won the best game played
on the Westchester Polo grounds time IL minutes.
The games stood lor Mr.. Bennett and one Tor
Ar. Jay.
Fourth Ganie--Both parties made rafting burst for
the opening nt aud The ball was landed close ur TO
Mr. Jays goal, but was hit right back and tho night
continued IN The centre oi tho heId. Again tao
players make g0o1 hit, which c.cyerly stopped
by Mr. Baiiour and then hit back by MI. Robbins. AZ
this point the umpire called time, hall had
expircd and the players disinountcd for nflcen nm
utcs' rest.
The grounds began Ill up very fast A. the
were over, and carriage alter carraae drove into
,he grounds and deposited their fair occupants a. the
club mouse. Presently the guards horn was heard,
and Messre. Leonard Jerome, T. Bronson Havcmeycr
aud Wniting drove up In their coaches several hun
dred people also TOOK up positions outside the
fences. and the grounds began to present quite An
animated appearance.
Fourth gapse rssiinsed-Ata quarter 10 four O'Clock
the umpire threw the ball back In tno Held and play
was resumed NessrA Roubins and Bsliour had botn
Withdrawn, leaving four each side. and the latter
gentleman ofciated umpire during The rest Of the
play Both sides went 10 work In earnest ana the
light mailets ratified against cne another like drum
sticks Mr. Mott was playing well In front, with Mr..
lsailn keeping goal for his Mr. Harry OeIrchs
was officiating on that capacity for Mr. Jay, who
playing In the front with Mr. Grswold and Mr. fhorne
Amer hard nght the bali brought TO the centre
OF the field when good h.t made by ono OF the
players tia, cIeycry stopped BY Mr Harry Oclrchs
Ii tarn sent out OF BOUNDS, and when ht Mr..
Henpctts SIDE made rush and won the gamo time
IA minutes. Tue games stood tnreo Tor Mr..
Bennett and one Tor Mr.. Jay
fsjsh Gdme.--Mr. Grswoid made the opening hit,
and in the charge that followed Mr. Herman Uclrichs
to grass but was quickly tho saddle again.
II was now becOmiAR very dark anu the spectalofs