The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-05
Close and Interesting Games by
the Seaside.
AT NEWPORT AND LONG BRANCH
Fashion and Beauty Witness the Ex-
citing Sport.
NEWPORT, August 4. 1877.

many were present found necessary TO place q
ropc front OF the carriageway ieadng to the north
sides to prevent persons iron walking in that
arcction, something winch has not before been done
this season. Carriages OF every description lined all
sides Of the lot and the dover garden we'll
dllcd with ladies', as Was also The large
tcuscd platform. Tho scene Was very pictu-
rescue. All the leading cities Of the Union
represented and at least four hundrcd spectators
the rocks outside OF the grounds, Nil OF whom
heartily encouraged the players when good point
was made. The gay uniforms oil the contestants pre-
sonted striking contrast TO the green 6elas Tho
back ground OF woods, the elegant nowcr garden, in
which sere seated the beauty OF Newport elegant
toilets, watching intently the mimic but earnest
battlo OF pole, with delightful music TO en-
hanc6 tho pleasure OF the afternoons entertain
mcnt, made up picture long to be remembered
Tho ladies a. recognize skilled player, ana they
know that strategy ID required in tho various move
meats to achieve marked success Constant presence
OF mind Is of the first things 70 be studied,
player obliged to do three difficult things--viz.
guide his pony With the lott hand, easy task at
times. as many Of the risky animals are very head
slrong the right hand Tor tho malet which car
RED aoft and then watch the ball and the
OF opponents
PROMINENT SPECTATORS.
Among those tho grounds were Mr.. George Pea
and Mrs. Louis L. Lorard, Mr. and Mrs. Pierre Lorll-
lard, Mr. A. B. Cornell, Rev. DR.. i. T. Ever. OF ST.
lgnatus' Church, New York. IN company with several
other clergy Mrs. g. X Fearing, Miss Travers
Miss Gilbert, Miss Lazarus, Mr. j. W. Harper, Of
Harper Bros; Hon. George Bancroft, Chief Justice
Waite AMI wife, Hon. John b. b. Latrobe, Lieutenant
Winder, United States Navy; General X. H. Jackson
United States Army; Messrs. King Mr. Sidney Jones
Mrs Lieutenant Derby United States Navy; Mrs
Tucker Mrs. Vi. L. Brooks, Colonel Delancoy Kane Mrs.
Delaney Kane, MI. Augustus jay aud wife, MIR. W. w
Haul AIR. g. s. Pbibrick, Mrs. George IA. Pcndle ton,
l. eutent Emery iunied States Navy and vito, Mrs.
Wilson G. Eyre, Judge Dickey, Mr.. $. Ii. Wnitweli,
Mrs. Thayer, Mrs Maturin Livingston, Mrs. Wlcknaln
Hoffman, Mr.. Charles Z. Gregory and wife, Mrs. FAIR
man Rogers. Mrs. Gardner Brewer aud daughter, John
Il. Parncll, brother Of Mr. Parnei, VINO recently
created sensation in the English Parliament and
Ks sss Ais Mr. aus AIRS names wr
Wolfe and WIFE, Miss Yznssa, Misses Wolfe
Mrs. coiford Jones, Mr. George F. Jones family,
Mr.. Sidney Jones, Mr. Samuel weimore, Mr.. William
roy, Colonel L. IL Nei. Miss Z. i. Wolfe, Mr. and and
Mrs. Edward Luckemeyer, Nj. and Mrs. H. A. hume
s MR. ana ana a v M Mr. San
don, Mr.. ana Mrs. Henry Z. Fearing, MISS Ke,tellas
Mr.. Natnanls 81 rhayer, Jr Mr. ana Mrs. L. ?. Morton.
Misses Remsen, General Vogdes, United States Army
Mr.. W. W. Tucker W. g. Rhlreiander, Mrs NJ. ).
Andrews, Miss Beeknan, Mrs. r. E. Ca ckerlng, Misses
torpedo boat alarms Lieutenant Strong United States
Navy; Edwin G. Cusnman Mrs. George II. Norman,
Unfortunately Tor tho spectators, two OF the best
players che respective captans-Mr. s. H. Robbins
quenty. some Of the games were not up to the usual
standard The Spectators however, we're satisfied and
There werc two new players. Mr. Harry Oerichs and
MI. John Mott both OF New York.
Tire sides for the two first games wore made up as
under:-
s. s. Rowland, Captain, {. Fairman Rogers
LLOYD STySs Captain 5onn Net
The games were called at hafpast i've, Mr.. Basson
First Game-Nr c. Bryce and Mr. Rogers charged
for the ball. tho former reaching and striking 1t
The object was Kept in the centre OF the field
manner, and he was followed by captain. gave
the sphere several powerful blows raising the
sending II TO within low feet oil mis- goal AT this
much very pretty playing was witnessed. The ball
was then Knocked out OF bounds by the blues. After
1t was tossed in, Mr. Mott showed the spectators that
he underst ood tho game all its details He lett the
ball on the eastern side Of The lot the boundary
line, where = was taken in charge by MIR. Rogers,
who played remarkably we'll, did his cap
tain, the latter batting tho ball long distance
the direction OF his goal with Mr.. Howiand's swift
| pony at his feet The ponies now hudded to-
gethcr but the sphere soon 10 Mr. Uerich IS
hanas, and his excellent move was followed by Mr.. L..
b. Bryce, who took The object in the opposite direc
ton IN fine style II vas returned, however, by Mr..
Rogers with neat back handler and this
was well supported by Mr. Howand's play.
as did several other Players in rapid
Soon tho ponies again in close quarters,
when Mr. Rogers scooped tue Dal. from under their
legs when Mr. Brooks Played to advantage, ana the
ball nov within lew feet OF the reds goal Mr.
L. Bryce now came 10 the front and sent through the
remnants and won the game for the reds Time. four
minutes
Second gamI-The duty OF charging de vowed upon Mr.
Rowland Mr OelrIchs The latter able to strike
the bail with good effect alter tho captain OF the blues
had missed yet another excellent opportunity strike
was Of no avail, ana the ball was linen taken up by
Mr.. Rogers, who PLAYED 10 advantage anu hit II TO
within lew feet Of tho goal, when 1t Almost i'm
most Immediately sent out OF bounds. When II had
been tossed IN by the umpire there good playing
10 close quarters. Mr. o. Bryce prevented Mr. Rogers
from striking good bali oy 'hooklng'' MS mallet and
ridins him down. The ball was now in the centre OF
tho lot ana Mr. Mott distinguished himself
Wy taking Ii along tor considerable distance
with some neatly managed blows. He was followed
by Mr. Oerchs, who the bail from tho southeast
corner OF the lot 10 within few eet of the goal, which
was destined 70 % % oE uns reas here aue
IL out Of bounds, and aiter II was thrown in Mr. OFT
was the Grst to reach IL, when he dealt II several
blows but he was TOO closely pressed by Messts
Rowland and Rogers, who took IL with them IN
fine style Again Mr. Oclrcbs sent 1t TO the trout In
double quick tiino, whom MIR. Brooks and the ,aptan
Of the rods played 10 advantage, the one wearing Tue
blue being determined to 10 all he could 10 prevent
Mr. L. Bryce from getting 60 utruI of the object Mr.
Mo,t nnaiy opiaipoI II and sent II oacK Mr. Rogers
mxde very effective and pretty back stroke, wnich
xpplaudcd. The bull was IN The centre OF the
again rubbed each otner's sizes so closely
thar riders only able to got slight taps al the OBJ
jecI Mr.. Mott finally Obtained " and the reds seemed
10 bs ing The game Nil their way. IL was sent
out Of bounds The SIDE ana non tossed in the
captain OF tho the irst to get crack at IT,
Then Ncssrs Brooks and Oerchs PLAYED well Tor their
Sides and Mr.. Ueirichs found necessary TO "nook'
Mr. Brooks maiet just hc was about to strike the
| ball, anu III less him quarter oil second II
gong Tor the reds' goal al rather RAPID pace with
Mr. Oerichs leading and all of the other players close
al hand. Mr.. Ocrichs managed 10 strike tue wooden
spaerc several limos before he was ridden down, yet
hc left 'front.' OF his goal, where II was knocked out
OF bounds immediately. ne blues Ueing determined
70 keep the reds from winhing as lsng as possIbc,
Messrs Rowland Rogers finally obtained control,
but the ball returned and after some pretty
| playing IN front OF the ladies' garden, II was
then speeding It's way 10 the opposite side OF the
Iot and out OF bounds with all OF the players gong Tor
| 1t Al lightning pace Again II was placed m position
| by the rods, when Mr.. Mo't win a wei. directed
4orious, alter o nara light fine, fourteen minutes
Third Game Alter the second game the PONIES and
the players had and spectators an opporiu-
nifty TO discuss the social topics OF tue day NJ mo-