The New York herald., 1876-09-14
ALarge AssembIage Staying on the Ground
Till Dark to Witness the Sport
APPLAUDTNG SPECIAL HITS.
Back. Handed Strokes and Skyward Lifts" by
Members of Both Colors.
newport. r. l.. Sep,

play being those OF the birmingham club IL was
match game, and the sides making the most goals in
hour and fifteen minutes were TO be the winners.
The ladios OF Newport having enjoyed polo during
season. determined TO show their apprecia
tion OF tho enterprise of the Westchesicr
Polo Club in introducing the manly
sport with much success and they ordered IRON
q well known house New York sets OF sleeve
buttons embematcal of polo and offered them us
prizes TO each of the players composing the winning
side and of their thoughtiulncss there
little interest manifested to the contest.
large number OF spectators present, including
the Minister Count Hoyos, wife and the Span.
ish Minister, Mr. Antonio Mantiila dc Los Res There
upward of 100 carriages the ground and their
occupants renamed until the close OF the games and
took a deep interest in the sport.
The members OF tho polo club and everybody else
delighted 10 Mr.. William Douglass on tho
ground for the first time since he was hurt Ho
congratulated and all regretted that he able
mount his pony and assist in the games.
The sides were divided as iollows
REps.-C. H. Ridgeway, Captain; Mcssrs. Augustus
Jay 5. Howland Robbins, Fairman Rogers ana George
X Fearing.
BLuEs-Jamcs Gordon Bennett, Captain; Messrs. F.
Griswold, George W. Thorne W. A. Wadsworth and
Richard Peters
Mr. Harry Oelrichs was chosen umpire which
unfortunate for him, he being of the opinion that he
was to play, and that too what proved to be the
ming side. This brought about by the appear
nnco of Mr.. Hollis Hunncwell who TO play with the
reds, hence it necessary To take on from
the opposite side and leaving OF the prizes without
\ claimant.
The playing commenced at six minutes pas, five
D'cock, and the FIRST goal stroke made by Mr.
Peters, who knocked the ball of bounds the
side Of the lot. 1t in aga,n
Than tho blues got 1t their goal.
Whilo it was right in front OF the
goal the ponies werc all in heap
The ball Knocked back and out Of bounds
again by the reds and after another knock out the
blues got 1t again in front of the goal when the reds
through Mr. Jay, sent it back with handsome back
Itroke, after which Mr. Grswold got possession Of it,
striking several times 1t back old
position, where Mr.. Robbins, who keeping goal,
stopped it from going through, and thus saved Tor few
moments the inevitable defeat OF the rods Mr. Rdgway
followed up the advantage gained by having Mr.
Robbins front of the goal, and he was followed by
Mr. Jaw his able assistant. Mr. Peters event tor'
Mr. Jay while the latter was playing well, and knocked
the bail to the goal again. when II was again knocked
out OF bounds by the reds to save defeat After IL was
thrown in Mr.. Griswold played remarkably WELL and
In less than minue alter the last knock out the
blues captured HE goal ana won the first game Tmc
Sm
SECOND GAME.
The second game followed quickly ns the reds
could reach the opposite goal, and alter the ball
thrown INTO the centre of the lot Mr. Jay made the
first good stroke and immediately afterward OF tho
blues struck three times succession followed by
a the OF the players like The tail TO comet The
ball gong toward blues goal, when Mr.
Griswold seat II directly III 'front.' OF tho
desired spot ana again the ponies were all In heap
knocs followed after which tho reds got going
In tue opposite direction, when the blues with hight
niug speed, back again and OF bounds AS
wclL Alter thrown some lively sport took
p,aco, and both ses noticed 10 be playing with
will the reds cspccslly; but the latter were again
doomed TO defeat aud the blues captured the goal in
food style. Time, ON,
THIRD GAME.
sb,r lv uudcr
Aifcr It's commencement Mcssrs Wadsworlh and Gris-
wold. OF the uines, and Robbins, Tor the reds,
noticed be dong elective work for their respective
SIDES Mr. Peters AT tins point rushed forward, ana
getting possession OF the bail sent 1t at very rapid
pace between Inc pennanls, anIvhas lhe blues were
again victorious This was The shortest game over
played on the polo grounds, and was decided IN
mInutc and half
Mcssrs. Eidgway ana Griswold charged for tho ball,
hut the Inter fortunate enough to reach nrst ana
before no could be stopped he sent 1t his goal, a
knock out beng the result of his enterprise After II
throws in the blues again after 1t IN earnest
and got 1t going in the opposite direction, when
Mr. Rogers of the rods, sent IL back long
distance with noticeable back stroke. Immediately
uerward somebody "iiied' II 10 great EsishI
which made the spectators stare. Another knock
took place, and after IL was thrown in Messrs Gris-
void aud jay played to good elect each giving tho
oall powerful blow. Mr Ridgway hand
this POINT cries of Get the way. reicrcel"
Tcnt the The referee was expected to be every
got the ball his goal being closely pressed by Mr.
Thorne. II wns row within few feet OF the reds
goal when the blues sot II away cutie distance Mr.
Jay returned with effective back stroke. Then
Mr. Peters goi IL in good style, followed by Mr. Bldg
way, who was instrumental IN placing II near his goal
agan; but Mr.. Thorne stopped in It's fight, followed
by Mr. Peters, who made three OF the handsomest
strokes Of the afternoon. Nr jay, with one Of ms
rc% n. Sass Sass oowed @ Mr. ROGSns
and the reds again successful thanks TO the
last named gentlemen, IN having Il near iheir goal
The blues, however, sent IL To the northeast OF
tnc lot, knock out occurred, and after 1t
tossed IN Messrs Peters ana Griswoid GOT contro Off
and the former made some tcnng strokes mmcdi
a,cy afterward along the eastern boundary line Mr.
Rogers then made a good hit Tor the reds, when Mr.
Griswolc dealt II an equally effective blow Nj. Rob
bins Was or hand ior Tue reis, as was
also Mr Jay, and both played TO good
advantage. Mr. Griswold followed them with two good
knocks, and before he could make the third Mr. Rob
bins ''hookcdn his maicI Another knock out imme-
d,aiely followed aud Dir. R'cgeay was the first 10
get crack at IL and Mr. Jay tho second The
latter gave 1t another OF his back strokes IT, Peters,
who hsd been making some OF the most telling strokes
OF tho Afternoon at this point got the before num-
and before he could be arrested he struck haLd-
sotnsiy three times and sent 1t his goal ho
vas was followed ey all OF tho other players
sound OF the ht,ers hoofs, and tbeclashing OF the
maiIets at this point Of the game made matters look
exctlng and oil eyes turned The players The
ball was again the blues goal when Mr. Ridgway
powerful knocks sent II long distance In the
rear Mr. Jay with him. after which, several OF
the blues missing good opportunity TO strike u and
make goal. Mr. Peters gave ~ crack, aud before the
reds could stop him no gave II two more and sent II at
. rapid pace between the pcnnants AMID no littlo
applause part OF the lockers on Time, I'm.
This game followed after allowing the players TO rest
lftccn minutes according TO tho rules Immediately
ailsr It's commencement some excellent playing took
place ia the OF the lot and after knock out
1essrs Griswoid, Fearing and Wacsworth were no.
tccd doing well for their sides followed by Mr.
Jay with \ back stroke; alter which they oil came
rushing toward the boundary pole the west side OF
the lot scattering the spectators like hock OF sheep 81
she approach OF dog OF course knock out was
the result OF THIS move, and after Il was
thrown IN the players IN very close quarters
and II was long limo before IL could be extr,cated
from under the horses feet The blues were the
Drst to get advantage OF whom !, was pulled out and
they scnt II toward their goal. and before reaching
II there was knock out and " was necessary Tor
tho referee 10 call OUT "Down with tho malietsj as
ssversl Of tho players ON both siccs had forgotten