The New York herald., 1876-09-14
the rules OF tho club in regard to them The blues
again victorious. Time SIN.
SIXTH GAME

the rules of tho club in regard to them. The blues
werc again victorious Time, 5m.
The sSih game gave promise OF being an interesting
Mr Jay was the first to make an effective stroke
and sent with great force the heads OF the
cupans or the carriages the goal o The reds and
he was accordingly, applauded OF course 1t
sent out Of bounds, and after It
thrown IN be gave II good back
stroke and victory seemed about to perch the ban
ncrs Of the reds With tho timely assistance O.
hessrs Rogers. Fearing and Robbins Mr.. Jay sent
the ball between tho pcnnanis and the reds able
TO score their FIRST victory. Time, 3m.
SEVENTH
The seventh game was quickly IN progress and the
reds were highly clated at their victory. They
anxious for the oommcn'cmentbf the sport and
pcatedy sung "Play !" but they not astnrt until
the umpire the word Two OF tho reds missed the
ball al first when their opponents were successful in
striking it and knock out took place
IN less than minute after tho commence
ment OF the game. After Il was thrown
in Mr. Thorne got crack at 1t first, and II
on, of bounds agnir. After 1t thrown IN Mr. Jay
took with him along the eastern boundary OF tho oi,
where he made several important points for tho reds
but the latter unable TO assist him. After n
knock out the ball noticed to be within
one foot OF the reds goal There was no httle ex-
ciieuen and the game had appearance of being
b. them. when Mr. Peters rushed forward and
saved defeat OF the blues for a moment but 1t
OF use, aud tho reds scored their second and last
game. Time, 5m.
The reds were now pretty well warmed up, and thcy
determined 10 imnrove the few remaining min
uies OF tho hour and quarter: They cried
on, ''Pay!" before the blues had got half
way the lot their to the
goal but the umpire had authority to toss the ball
until all were in their proper places Mcssrs. Ridg-
and Griswold charged Tho ln'er got at the ball
first and he dealt II two knocks which very ef-
iective. Mr. Thornc, OF The blues also made good
point, and tho ball was now in the north
west Of the lot tho reds Gonl One Of
the blues got away and sent 1t with lightning speed
along the boundary line. Mr.. Peters
the alert aud he sent the ball 10 the southeast
ner near his goal where "A knock out took place Nr.
Ridgway got knock at It the first after !, was tossed
In. and he followed by Mr. Peters who struck Il,
with great force Mr. Robbins hero made excellent
back stroke but nevertheless the bail kept near
the blues goal and victory was again with tho blues.
Time, D m
Tho ninth game followed and 1t was noticed great
the interest III the contest that several OF the
ter Wow OF the playing 1t was nearly dark, yet no
disposition was shown 10 leave tho ground.
hessrs Grswold and Rdgway again charged,
get tho ball, and he sent it near his
goal, but Mr.. Thorne on hand 10 send II back. Tho
latter followed by Mr. Peters who appeared 10 be
everywhere and who played TO good advantage for tho
blues Mr.. Rogers gave 1t knock and sent II to the
wcst side of tho lot hut the blues, with the timely ni
of 1lr. Peters who undoubtedly was the principal
cause Of mo blues success, won the game. Time. I'm
TENTH GAME
The tenth and last game followed, but there is no
doubt but what the allotted time was before its COM
mencement Mcssrs rhornc and Rdgway charged:
the former paying his RESPECTS s to Inc ,onn ca'i
playing followed inc the centre OF the lot Messrs
Peters and Rdgway made some excellent strokes
Tho bail the blues goal and while II was
in the northwest of the lot the umpire called
the game and declared the blues the winners and
thus ended the most brilliant series of polo
games ever played here. and the ladies' will
10 able to worthy bestow their gifts rho reds
Lave reason 10 feel ashamed of their lack OF sue
cess they played we'll but they doubtless will call
to ind tho result OF Saturdays games and It is
sonable suppose that the blues would not care 10
allow repetition OF that days sport
There is to be another game OF lacrosse on Friday
afternoon