The New York herald., 1876-08-19

DISPLAY OF Observation-Disclosures REDS VIC
ronIoUs.
SARATOGA, August Is, 1875
The California polo players gave the second exhib-
ton OF their daring .eats In horsemanship Mt Glen
MITCHELL this afternoon, in the presence OF abou, 600
spectators, who were highly delighted with the Won
dcru graceful aud daring riding OF these expert mcr
Tho exhibition began with Captain MowTy's display of
horscmanship, showing his great command over the
animal by stopping 1t instantly while at full gallop;
then, again. whio at spocd reaching his hand to tho
ground ploughng up tho dust for distance OF h!ty
yards and then resainng his sea, in the saddle without
apparent effort
After this F,guero, Ballard, Jourdnn and Gorilla gave
specimens of their horscmanship picking up hand
kerchicts from the ground while at the top OF the
horse's speed Captain Mowry then showed how TO
change horses without stopping All these perform
anccs camo or tho quarter stretch OF the trotting
track In front OF the stand, which crowded with
ladies' and gentlemen, and they npplauded the Cali
fornians Justify. On geung through with the various
displays Of horscmanship the crowd repaired to tho
inner field of the fair grounds and then the games OF
polo were played by the reds and blues. Captain
Mowry. Jourdan and Figucro composed the side
and Morgan Gorilla and Ballard tho blues
As the playing progr sssed moro excited congrega
of spectators never witnessed any game OF
The crowd seemed excited the players them
selves The Cafornans very expert players of
polo with their crooked STICKS but with the mallet
they not much more than a match for and prob
ably not better players than some Of the members Of
the Westchester Polo Club.
The Californians arc going to Newport to play, and
they thcrc will probably meet SIX OF the Wcstchesrers
when grand game may come oil
THE roLo GAMES
Tho first game was begun at quarter to six O'Clock
By tho referee throwing the ball midway be-
tween the two goals rapid run from
tho ball at the same instant, and in the haste
they both missed that object Then Jourdan and
Gorilla camc, and afcrward Ballard and Figuero and
they were ali in bunch before the ball moved
from where the referee threw IT, They cracked away
with tho crooked sticks and hooked each other
sonally, and the ball lay under the feet of their
horses without icing moved for several seconds AT
last Morgan rescued ana sent it flying, but only to be
caught by Jourdan and sent toward tho blue end OF tho
field. Gorilla then made dash, and to the gamo
Knocked the hall out OF bounds. When pitched in
among them again another merry tussle ensucd at
close quarters, when Ballard got the bail out from
the crowd and he and FigucrO had short contest lor
It's possession The others then came up and again
the bali could not be seen under their horses feet
Morgan got tne ball at last and lifting it along
nicely when Mowry, by rapid riding, overlook il and
knockea Il Of bounds Figucro and Gorilla after
ward had merry tussio Tor tho ball away from the
others when tbc latter, who is capital player. got
the ball IN The crook ol his stick and threw 100 feet
Figuero dashed after IT, but missed back handed hit
anu then all the others coming up they were ali IN "a
heap again. the ball beng under the horses Cracking
OF lnallets and pushing and showing each other S
horses and hooking sticks ensued for some
seconds, when Ballard rescued the ball and
getting away with 1t nicely, when Jourdan captured it
IRON him, and getting II in the crook OF his stick
hyng between the flags Of the blues This ended tho
first game, which lasted twelve minutes.
lhe players Tor the second game took the Westches
ter Polo Club mallets. wncn the referee called
''pay" Mowry ana Morgan dashed away at The head
OF their men, and both missed the bail and past it,
one gong north, the other south Gorilla then came
up, and with clever rap sent the ball flying toward
The red end. Jourdan went rapidly after IT, and before
Gorilla could follow up his advantag Jourdan by well
directed hit sent the ball back to the blues. A close
struggle cnsued Tor the possession Of he ball. when Jour
dan, getting good crack at II, sent 1t between the
blues flags, scoring the second gamo
without rest the th rd game Called and they
wen the men having changed sides Gorilla and Bal
lard OF the Elucs raced rapidly the ball, being
missed; when Jourdan aud Figucro coming up took
charge OF the bali and rushed ulues
ner They however. drove 1t out ON the wrong side of
The ae Play was then carried Tor several minutes
at the blue end The members OF that side knock the
ball out of bounds whenever In danger and in this way
five or slX minutes were spent Finally Gorilla got
far crack at The ball, ana, riding rapidly managed
to get IT on the reds side OF the centre
OF the ground, when Jourdan coming up. Knocked 1t
out OF bounds Tor safety. As soon the ball was
thrown back among the players Gorilla and Morgan
OIL with II. Knocked 1t out of bounds, within yard of
The hag pole When thrown in again Mowry and Jour.
dan got al II, and by excellent play, carried The bail
down 10 tho blues corner when after sharp play
they succeeded IN getting the ball between the flags,
and this ended the third game in favor Of the reds.
he three games lasted forty five minutes
The crowd then dispersed aud the CaliiOrnIans
paired 10 their quarters pack up their effects
trip to Newport They will leave early in morn.
Ing Their two performances here have been very
ccssul, and they are satisfied with their receipts