The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-07-19
P oILAo4.
Second Series of Games at
THi' Newport.
NINE SPIRITED CONTESTS.
Large Attendance of Summer Visitors
~ and Much Enthusiasm.
[B1 rxIEonAPH TO THE HnRALp.1

lBY TxLEoHAPH TO THE HERALD
NEWPORT, r. l., July Is, 1877.
The second series OF polo games played this
afternoon. About an hour before the commence
ment Of the sport thick fog set in, which for
an hour was dense that one could
Distinguish objects the grounds. Spectators,
however continued to arrive, and the ladies' wearing
apparel was considerably aampencd by tho rain-liko
MIST They were well rewarded, however by staying,
lor soon after Ave O'Clock the fog lifted and they
permitted with the other spectators witness some
81 tho best games ever played by the
club. Tho Newport band, Professor Smith
leader, was on the grounds and played
'swect music' until the commencement Of the games
and at Intervals -whio they were in progress Tho
music was greatly appreciated and added much to tho
iiternoon's pleasure. Nine spirited games were
played, and tho umpire, Mr. Harry Rlasson. called
the games in. quick succession. AS on the
opening day, the reds were again victorious winning
The nrst thrco and the last Ave games only allowing
lhelr opponents to capture the fourth goal Though
defeated the blues played well and With spirit yet,
perhaps, nalitrs would have equalxod by handi
;app'ng the reds for they had q decided advantage
'vcr their opponents The sides were divided iol-
.f.. Ia Reds. a.t,. 81. Blues. W
Lloyd Bryce George X. Fearing
y. =. Howsnd. EA. Carroll Bryce 1-sl.
f. Mr., Brooks was To have played on tho side OF the
bues but he fatlod to put In an appearance.
mir. Howlnnd and Mr. Fearing charged, the latter on
his gray pony reaching the bali first, which he gave
good knock. Ho followed by Mr.. G.. Bryce,
Eho, tor young player, did exceedingly well.
Then Mr.. Rowland, after his captain had made
several noticeable movements on his fiery charger,
Knocked tho wooden sphere his goa aud 1t looked
as II the game would be decided for the reds
The blues were on the alert and Managed after good
play TO get the ball back tho middle OF the lot
twas keptfor awhile, but some OF the reds 1t
heir territory and held against all opposition Then
The sphere was knocked out Of bounds and soon af-
Ter. being thrown back, Mr.. Robbins by an excellent
move, got crack at il and sent whzzing between
he pennants. and captured Grst goal tor red Time,
bm e
SECOND aAxR
The second game followed Immediately. Captains
Robbins and Rogers charged the ball. latter reach
ing 1t first and making good point, but Mr. L. Bryce
vas on hand to work effectively for the reds and the
sphere was almost Immediately front of the reds
Eoal, when Mr. Robbins reached over tho side Of his
pony and sent It between tho penuants, making the
Ncond game for tho reds Time I'm.
THIRD GAME.
Mr. Rowland and Mr.. C Bryce charged, the former
reaching Tho ball In give It two well timed
knocks, and he was followed BY hts captain who made
very noticeable stroke. Mr.. Rowland again ap
pearcd 70 good advantage, as did also Mr.
Fearing, tho latter striking the ball vigorously
rom under his horse, speeding tho ball toward the
blues goal, and IL was helped along that dlrccticn
~ the aid OF Mr.. Rogers; but Mr.. Rowland and Mr.
Robbins were ON hand to proven. the blues from VIM
ming the game, and the former, ny an excellent move
lnuv. 81.
the third goal for tho red. Time, Gun.
..s4ftaf FOURTH CANE
This game followed In less than two minutes after
The completion of the third, the blues started in
With the determination to win. All the ponies were
we'll warmed UP to the work and never acted better
Some Of them, however, at times appeared
hcadstrong and frequently went long distance
Mr.. Rowland aud Mr. Rogers charged, the former
with his fleet pony getting within of the ball IN
Fearing came very near being thrown from his pony
aim with great force Ga. having had long
experience IN the saddle while serving his country
during the late war US mcmbe OF General Burnsides
stan, no understood how to keep his seat and
aid SO magnticenuy The ponies were soon all
huddlcd together in the centre OF the aeld and
while the ball was on the western boundary
lime Mr. koeOns was playing IN hs usual ccen.
heels, followed by Mr. Rowland. Now the
ball bal. again ncared the rods goal yet Mr. 9.
captain Of the rods stationed opposite,
and no had It reached him be sent 1t back
The blues played well, especially Mr. Fearing.
Al this point all the players wcro gallopng
NJ Fenr,pr having ,ns ,eo spee Mr. srycs and
II away from tue Seds' goal, but Mr. Rowland sent 1t
buck with avery neat back handler Thon Mfr. Rob.
pins made an equally effective back handler, and, the
melee Mr.. Fearing outstrippng all others, reached
The ball first, and knocked IL back in
good style. Alter Mr.. 1. Bryce had made good
stroke. the blues gained ground and the ladies wcro
hoping that they would be the winners for once
w vsisn,. The bail was ,n near the ess goal the
back into the centre OF Inc lot when SIR Rogers made
M excellent stroke, which proved OF great benefit 10
The play and were again chasing ono another both
nrlklng tho ball with great force ana re-
her sharp play Msssra Robbins spS sryce them aSs
we're prominsnt ~ we game. Tho former giving the
pau n one r o. DIS emeGtwe kaocka Mr. How
Ind with tho samo result Mr. Foaring then got
Tho ball aud before his opponents could
which sent near tho blues goal and promptnoss a;
mis- critical point saved his side from another defeat
Alter the bail had been knocked out OF bounes nsar
Inc blues MI e. bryce brought his mallc to upon Is
and sert II between the pepnaIts thus winning tho
hrst game for the blues. Time, 10m.
OAMH
Tho players had rest OF about five minutes at this
tage oil the sport and the ponies rested. The
Robbins ana M O. Bryce, and, as sspec.sd, the os
ner reached the ball ars, ana gayo It
n CAME s very fUss m ap
nd OF his partners. After the blues had got IL away
rom tneir opponents goal Mr.. Robbins placed his
maiiot under his pony and dealt the bail a
heavy blow, which demoralizsd the opposite
side and surprised bis assistants. Mr. How land
was promptly ON hand to follow up the
excellent playing OF his captain, and ho soon had The
bail near the reds goal and before tho blues
soud stop him he sent u between the pcppanta Pre-
vous 70 doing the blues minus tho aid of one
man, Mr.. c. Bryce, who obliged 10 dismountIto
orange his saddle Time OF The game, linn.
Ncssts. Bryoa and Fearing charged, but both miss
ng Mr. Rogers made up for the blucs failure to strike
iirtL Al this carly stage Of the game the bucs rot
control OF the bail but Mr.. Howund With his peculiar
back strokes, saved IL Sudden und. unexpected
turn IN the opposite direction. Tho ponies now
IN heap In centre OF the lot and the ciashtoy OF
nailets, tho noise Tho litto creatures made ana
HE excited convcrsaton OF tho ~ players
served to make the game OF peculiar
interest for the spectators who watched
every movement OF the IN the field. The blues
fought hard but The rYsprsssblc reds were bent upon