The New York herald., 1877-09-06
THE GAME OF POLO.
A Fine Afternoons Sport Witnessed
at Newport.
SIX GAMES PLAYED.
Victory for the Reds in Four and for
the Blues in Two.
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by TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
NEWPORT, Sept S, 1871
Another large attendance greeted the polo players
his afternoon, and the spectators well paid for
hcir VISIT they had tie privilege Of witnessing SIX
very interesting games The sides for the q rst game
were as follows:
BLuEs-Messrs. S. II. Robbins, captain, and Fair
REpseMessrs L. S Bryce captain, and Perry Bel
mont
Messrs Rogers and Bryce charged for the ball. the
latter getting the first blow and Immediately Knocked
IL across the the side, with Mr. Robbins at
his heels Mr.. Belmont knocked it back with
a back banded blow, and then sent 1t we'll
toward MS goal Mr. Bryce followed and IN
less than half he knocked the object to the
opposite side of the lot where some good playing io
lowed in front of the reds goal Mr. Bemont's pony
here made good point for the blues for he kicked
the ball long distance the opposite direction. He,
however, wheeled about and Knocked it to within
few feet OF the goal where 1t picked up and sent
between the pennants by Mr. Bryce and the reds
victorious. Time, two minutes.
Mr.. A Belmont Jr, at the end OF this game, took
his position with the blues. and Mr.. j. W. Brooks with
the opposite side, making three SIDE
SECOND GAME
Messrs. Bryce and Robbins requested to charge
The latter touched the ball lightly and he followed
by the opposite charger who struck the object
In succession, and II was almost Immediately
knocked out OF bounds the west side
md as thrown In 1t taken to the opposite
side, where Mr. Bryce took charge OF it and sent It
down the lot to his goal and thence OF bounds
After II kno ocked out again in the spot the
eaptain OF the blues took 1t up the lot south
goal, but 1t was stopped by Mr. 7. Belmont who
sent 1t back and out OF bounds again where
Wen tha last tin [ waa tosse IN Mr. Rob.
bins got tw hits and sent It to centre the lot
where Mr.. Rogers and Mr. Brooks got an opportunity
t. strike II 70 advantage Tor their respective SIDES
the opiec. almost cut OF goal, and VIZ Brooks followed
and Knocked II between the pennants and the blues
were victorious Time, Eve minutes.
THIRD
The sides for this game
BLuEs-S II. Robbins, A. Belmont, JE and Farman
REDs-L. s. Bryce P. Belmont and Carol Bryce
blue getting 1rst crack it, he OF
bounds the northwest corner, and when II was
thrown over ine line cas. ssan there was some
exricated from between the ponies legs by the cap
tam OF the reds, Who with two blows aided by neat
backhander by his valuable assistant, Mr. Belmont
1t very his goal, but 1t knocked back In
very commeDaaolo msnner n Sy the captain oi
after Mr.. Rogers had struck it good
blow for the blues, took the object up
who, being on the opposite sde Knocked it back IN
spendid style, and there is no doubt but what he will
become oil the best players the cluD Alter the
latter had finished his run his captain knocked
1t halt way across the lot with Mr.. p
Belmont behind, who after striking II
noticeable point He Knocked the ball with stand
ing blow from the northeast OF the goal, which
he wanted 10 capture and he just knocked II over
the line and won the game tor the blues. Time, i've
minutes.
FOURTH GAME
The sides tor this game foliows:-
BLUEs-Alessrs Robbins, A Belmont and Rogers.
Rkps-Messrs. L. Bryce Brooks ana p. Belmont.
Messr A q
Mr.. Brooks touched the ball lightly, he reaching 1t
first, Mr. ?. Belmont then took IL down the lot. deal
ing several effective blows, and had he sent the ball
straight he 'wou1 have decided the game.
No sooner was 1t in the field again than It
first to distinguish himself aiterward was
Mr.. A. Belmont who, with three neat but powerful
blows, sent II long distance in the opposite direction
and be then sent it the lot and OF bouDds
on the west side Alter was thrown IN the captain
OF the oiues made very neat stroke rom under ms
pony's neck and he sent the object we'll
toward bis goal. The opposite side got 1t
away Immediately, whom Mr. L. Bryce, with Mr.
have won the game then but lor Mr. Belmont, who
cent it long distance in the opposite direction He
was followed by his brother, who with his swift pony
reached the OBJECT aud turned 1t In the opposite direc
ton fine STYLE ana he was followed by his captain
again succeeded IN placing near his goal where
1t was Knocked away by Mr. Rogers, only to be re-
turned, however, by Mr. L. Bryce, who won the game
for the reds Time, seven minutes.
The sides Tor this game were as follows
REps.-Messrs. l. Bryce, aud =. Belmont
BLUKs-hessrs Robbins, Rogers and A. Belmont
Mr. A. Belmont ana the Captain OF the gcd
the former striking the ball hrst and he sent with
three blows right 70 his goal and had his pony
little more easy TO manage he would have
won the game all alone. HIS brother was
behind him and knocked the ball back
TO the centre OF the lot, and 1t was almost mmedia-
ately out OF bounds the side, and after was
was followed by Mr.. Z. Bryce II was again Knocked
out near the last place, aud when tossed
in the captain OF the blues took it to the
centre Of the lot, where 1t kept for
some time, the playing being in close quarters. Mr.
L. Bryce got il away unaly and sent 1t the flower
garden where 1t went out oI bounds and after II
tossed in by the referee Mr. A Belmont played to ad
vantage, followed by Mr. Rogers, who gave the
followed BY Mt Robbins, who Knocked It
OF bounds on the west sde near the centre pole
Mr. ?. Belmont knocked 1t right to his goal When 1t
thrown In Mr. Robbins sent 1t up the lot. only TO
be returned from hrs goal by the reds. II then
Knocked to the southeast corner and then
ground being holly contested for IT was kept
in the centre OF the lot for some little
time, where some excellent moves were noticed
The Messrs. Belmonts doing good work for their
tpectve sides The reds played remarkably well
toward the close OF tho game, Mr belmont taking the
BALL from the east side 10 the centre OF the lot The
blues sot It away through their captain and in less
.han halt minute IT was Knocked 10 the opposite side
pi the lo and the goal was captured by Mr. l Bryce,
and the reds werc;asan victorious. Time ten minutes
SIXTH GAME
The sides for the sixth and last game were:-
BLuEs.--Messrs Rogers and A. Belmont.
REDs.-Messrs. r. Belmont and G. Bryce.
Mcssrs Belmont and Bryce charged the former
striking The ball first as usual and alter ho had sent
81 we'll up the lot his brother returned IT, and mis-
Bant followed and the sphere good back nandcr.
Tbcn A. Belmont Knocked II up the lot again
In line style, nitting II several times IN successon
HIS brother was too much for him, however and used
better judgment Ia knocking the ball, the latter
sending IL every time IN tho direction which
would count for his side. IL re-
pcatcoly Knocked out OF bounds the
centre role, ana after II was tossed tho
second time Mr. Rogers Knocked 1t up the
lot ia line ST. e giving the ball several energetic blows
He was followed by Ar. A. Belmont who sent 1t still
further toward bis goal he Knocking II out, but II
went the wrong side oi the poles. After II tossed
there was lively struggle near tho goal
Nr. A. Belmont the ball powerful blow
which caused him 10 need mallet, and whne
another ON It's way from the tent Mr p Belmont,
Knocked the bail clear rom the south to the north
end OF the LOT and won toe goal amid little enthu
Eiasm Time SIX minutes.
Result Of games Reds, 4; blues, .