The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-19

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EIGHT EXCITING GAMES AT NEwPoRr-FINE
PLAYING ON BOTH sIDEs--REsULT A DRAW.
(By TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
NEwPoRr, r. L, August Is, 1871
Nearly three hundred carriages, including several
coaches and fourin-hands. found their way into the
polo lot this afternoon. and was without doubt the
largest attendance OF the season large delegation
came from Sarraasnset Pier on purpose witness
the sport, arriving early they secured ,he best
positions for their carriages Many OF the yachtsmen
who decided 10 remain hero over Sunday also
the ground. The weather delightful and shs
greatest enthusiasm in he afternoons sport mas
iiested on all SIDES. Between six and hundred
spectators including many who numbered among
the cottagers, secured tree commodstions tho
rocks In the adjacent lot and n they did pay for
their pleasure they certainly gave the players
derstand that they appreciated poo for they repeat
odly applauded them and At times Wild with Joy.
Among tho spectators were Rev. L. D. Beavan, Of
Brick Church, New York; Ex-Governor Mor.
gan. Hugo o. Fritsch, Theo. A. Hsvemeyer,
John Paine, Mrs. William Post Miss Gilbert,
Frank W. Andrews, Sefor MaDtilla, the
Spanish Minister; Maurice bel Fosse Belgian Minister
Commodore Vim. X Vanderbilt and vile, Royal Phelps,
Valentine G. Hail. David Stewart Walter Kane, John
wetmore, c. G. Gregory and wife, d G. Gregory,
James T. Kernochau and family, J. +. Ksrnochan and
wife, General Potter, r. W. Stevens, W. W. Dundas
Mrs. Il. H. Hunnewe!l, Mr. and Mrs Edward Cooper,
Lieutenant Hunker, United states Navy; Major Ran.
dopn, United States Army; Colonel I. W. HigGinson,
Harry Jnaerso, Mrs. C. +. Chiokering, Mrs. De Lancy
Kane, Joel wolio and wife, GeorgeF. Tyler MrA q.
Cram Mrs. Gardner Brewer, Mr.. August Belmont and
family, W. H. Lewis, Mr. John Winthrop Chanler W.
W. sherman, Mrs. I. A. Rounds, Charles D. Dickey.
Mrs. Ely Goddard, MISS Goddard, GARRISON N Potter,
Mrs William Gammel, Miss C. L. Wolfe aud Edward
Gray. Tho Philadelphia team who shot the challenge
match here yesterday with the Narrgansett team
The games were called at haif-past i've O'Clock by
Umpire Blossom, sides being As foliows;-
s. H. Nbbbins, Captain. Geo. B. Fearing, Captain
8. $. Rowland. W. A. wadsworth.
Harry OerichS Herman Oelrichs
Faifman Rogers Perry Belmont
Jonn Mott. J. Wilson BROOKE
The sides were unusually strong and some good play.
ing was looked for
Messra Rogers aud Fearing inade tho opening
charge tho latter reaching the bali nrst but missing
tho blue charger got the first blow. After having 4
captain OF tho reds rolled u away and took we'll
ward the goal, aud after he missed his able assistant
Mr.. Belmont sent between The psnnants and scored
the frat game in Tine style. Time, minute
Mr.. Rogers and MIR. Wadswortn were selected to
charge 1t, aud the latter his pony was nrst
TO reach, and no struck IT with effect followed by
Mr.. Bryce who took u before him TO within a few
feet OF hts goal, being well backed. The object
was then sent By the blues IN the direction
Of the tent, and some good playing followed
out OF bounds Being thrown IN Mr.. Rogers got, a
good blow al II followed by Mr.. Belmont who returasd
Of the lot Alter It was thrown n Messs BROOKS and
Herman Oerlchs played to good advantage tor TIE
reds. Messrs. Mott and Rogers, OF the opposite
ain alan uh0 vntnh
favor of tho blues, who now had tho object in tho
centre OF the lot, where it found by Mr.. Belmont
The Blues were now steadily gaming ground, and
their captain At TINS point played val
ouod i0r pon ns hs roua haSs
the bail in front Of the goal with Messrs Harry os-
ball again Knocked out Of bounds the blues
goal, and whom thrown In the nrst 10 get hit at II
was Mr. wadsworth but IL was stopped BY Mr.. Mott
who got in the mex. blow and with another sauting
stroke he knocked It between tho pennan.s and won
the game for the blues. Tine minutes.
THIRD GAME
Messrs. Belmont and howland came charging with
lightning speed, but both werc unable to touch the
ball, eager were they 70 make telling point Mr..
Herman Oelrichs was the hrst 10 strike 1t. The
ball was then kept in the centre Of tho
subsequently gave it powerful blow, and be was
obliged, Tor the second time, ride the tent and
replace broken mallo'. Captain Fearing then got
the object under HIS management, and before he
stopped sent 1t clear across .hs lot, and then
down the lot at rapid pace, and sending tho
Fearing secured two more elective strokes, followed
by his valuable assistant Mr.. Oclrtchs, who played
WELL only at this point OF the game also iur.
ing tho entire afternoon. The object was soon out
OF bounds, after which Mott ana Rogers were chasing
IL in line STYLE the latter having the lead and he took
1t the east 10 the west side of tho lot with ten
other pooists alter hun. Here the reds made some
excellent points, hut the blues had the advantage and
Captain Fearing, seeing an opportunity took the ball
before him and sent II between The pennans Time
four minutes
FOURTH GAME.
Messrs Mott and Fear ing charged, both striking the
ball In the order given, one following the other In
this game well kept In the centre or the lot
and the ponies legs repeatedly struck Instead Of
the bail. Here the captain or the blues made good
sido shot, followed by Mr.. Oerchs, Of tho rods
VINO gave it another cross shot, and he vas followed
by his captain who played to advantage. The ball was
now right underneath tho ponies, the first to get 1t
out being Mr.. Mott, and bis pony which appeared to
made long gap between him and inc rest Of the play
Mr.. Mott able to take Il clear across the lot
and would have made the goal had he not sent IL OF
bounds on Tho wrong side OF the pennant The reds
throue the vigilance of their captain, returned IL a
long distance up the lot but the blues wero deter
mined win, and Captain Robbins mado the goal In
a very commendablo manner. Time, three minutes.
FIFTH GAME.
Messrs. BROOKS and Howlanc charged, the latter
hitting the ball first, and he followed by Mr.. Her.
mann Oelrichs, VINO knocked It with such force
as 10 lift IL a distance of six feet In the
ar. 1t WAS then kept IN the centre OF
the lot for some time, where some excellent
mancuvres were made W both sides. 1t was nually
worth who, with several well directed blows aided by
his swift looted horse sent II across tho lot
s M sey ssox one s'
Mott, who sent the ball well toward his
goal Captain Fearing was on hand to aid him, and he
made several good points Tor his side. Captain Rob.
bins, with Mr.. Fearing AT his heels, then took the bail
from the centre oi the lot TO tho goal which he de-
sired to capture and thence out ci bounds After IL
was tossed in the Held again Messrs wadsworth and
Rowland gave II knock which required no
AID utya In hluu and nnv scl.