The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-10
POLO.
TIE MOST BRILLIANT GAME or THE SEASON.
LARGE ATTENDANCE or LADIES AND GEN.


LARGE ATTENDANCE or LADIES AND GEN.
TLrMgS.
The wcstchestcr Polo Club Played a series Of games
yesterday afternoon. thu club grounds that proved
by far the most interesting contests that have been
PLAYED this season For some few days past II has
been rather hard TO get the members together. as on
days set apart Tor match games some other events
wcro on the taps that took away OF the mos.
efficient players For the last three days the
players have met the games have becn confined
10 two and til side. and consequently lost much
OF the interest with which they would otherwise huvo
been invested. game OF POLO with only two or three
side Is too mild in It's nature TO be elective
attraction 10 the public; whereas with tour or vo
side tho play becomes much seader and more con.
lined It requiring good exhibit OF play for any
player TO steal away the ball ana u INTO goal with
out being molcsted.
SCENES on the GROUNDS.
Directly after tho conclusion Of The last raco Of
Jerome Park there mcvc from the CLUB house in
the direction OF The polo grounds, and . number OF
carriages, including four-iu-band and two or three
tandem teams, drove over Tho grounds
in excellent order and tagged out ready
or Inc thew game s ,beu no and
Tho seats the lawn in front Of the club house, where
they could have good view Of the game There were
quite number Of ludios among The spectators, and
they appeared 10 take the most ntense interest IN the
progress OF tho game, appauding tho players every
now and then rs they exhibited skill III
II about six o'clock r. NJ before the players mp.
pearcd the ground ready for play, and the bright
to tho 1t was supposed to be q match Of
s e q ss yss@
shirts Tho following were the sides-
Mr. Herman ocrichs, Mr. Howlnnd Robbins,
Mr. q. ". Scott, Mr. Harry Oorichs
Mr. !. Brice, Sr FaIrman Rogers
Sir Charles Dodsworth, Mr.. Belmont Purdy,
Mr S. ). Rowland. Mr.. De MctssncE Ae
AS tho players had taken up their positions
to tho centre Of the field, ana calling "Piay a,hrew
tho ball up in the air Mr.. Purdy the first ar
rive at the ball. but be missed IL, and Mr. Scott lead
ing the blues made the II rst hit Tho interest Ia tho
game commenced from the first. as there was
a very decided improvement in tho style ana
hit Mr. Brice drove the ball down toward the reds
goal, but Mr. Robbins and Mr. rairman Rogers by some
eo,d play, brought II back TO the centre OF the field
where the contest was renewed with redoubed ygor.
Mr. Rogers was, ms usual playing very we'll, and
watching his opportunity, got the ball out Of the
crowd, hut cleveriy stopped by Mr. Her.
man Oelrichs. who was doing good service for the
blues. After few minutes spirited play Si- Charles
up Messrs Rowland and Bricc carried the contest n
front OF tho reds goal The latter party headed by
mont, and fought every inch OF ground until
lucky hit from Mr.. Scott decided the CONTEST and
the llrst game for tho blues
GAME
At tho opening charge MIR. Brice obtained the first
hit driving the ball considerable distance in the d.
rection OF the reds goal. II was promptly returned
ny Mr.. Robbins and both sides raiiyinr tho game
became very lively in the centre OF the tcd. Finally
Mr.. Herman Oerichs got the ball away from tho
crowd, anu was SAILING away Tor tho reds goal
when no was ridden out by Mr. Robbins,
sns M sE oass e
centre OF the hold The blues then began TO play close
together and gradually forced the reds back toward
their goal until tho ball was hit behind. Mr. Robbins
hit 1t out, and then general rush was mado by the
blues, headed BY Mr.. Herman oerichs. who finally
succeeded in driving the ball between the goals and
winning tho second game for tho blues.
THIRD GAME ssa
After changing sides Mr. basson, standing IN -
contre Of the fold threw up the bali and ravo the
word 'spay." Mr. 8. S. Howand dashing along on
his lect little gray pony and made the first h which
ably followed up by Mr. Scott aud Mr.. Herman
oclrchs. Tho players had now become scattered
over the ground, and cry Of .sncaking" was now
raised wncn the oil, nders promptly dcsist from
striking the ball aud get back on their
side. The blnes were playing well up together
OF bounds In between the goals Tho umpire oriod
goal, and the ball was carried back and hit out
from spot where they nrst struck II. close nghi
Ing very well. The blues were evidently little toe
strong and gradually forced the ball down toward ht
rcds' goal where received the coup de grace from
Mr. L. Brice, making third triumph for tho blues.
FOURTH GAME
After rest OF a few minutes, during which time
the players dismounted aud cased the ponies, play
was resumed and Mr. Rowland Robbins made tht
Brcc and backed up BY Mcssrs. Howana and Scott IA,
carried TO the front OF the reds goal
Then rather stubborn light ensued, the reds ooain.
ing temporary advantage; but good hit from Mr.
Herman Oelrchs brought the ball again In close prox
unity TO Tho reds goal. and neat MT from SIR Charles
Dodswor,h finished tho battle, making four strsgh'
games Tor the blues. Mr. Purdy now stopped playing,
leaving the reds q player tho less on their sidc.
FIFTH GAME.
Mr.. S. S Rowland Tor the second time the 0rst
to reach the ball, and he made the opening hit, which
followed by another from Herman Oelrichs. The
bali carried back 10 the centre OF the field
by Mcssrsl Robbins ana Falrman Rogers, and
then Mr. Rowland with clever back hi
sent IT or again toward the rods goal. Mr.. Harry
Oerichs stopped cevcry, and before the blues could
get at him returned To the centre oil tho hed, from
whence determined charge OF the reds carried IL
front OF the blues goal Mr. Scott was on hand, how
ever. and, with good backhander. scnt everybody
gallop the centre, from whence the blues, backing
well up led by Mr. Brce, carried the ball through
the reds goal, winning tho hnh game
GAME
The opening hit was made by Mr. dc Meissner and
was quickly returned by Mr.. Scott, who appeared %
be playing very we'll The blues were again having
ali their own way when Mr.. Robbins made a dash,
and cnrryng the ball along the outside OF the crowd,
brought tho light over 20 tho blues OF the
field. But tho advantage was only temporary,
they had It back again very soon Mr.. FAR.
sides closed up round the ball, ana Judging IRON the
rafting Of tho maots there was some lively inplay
going on Mr.. Fnirman Rogers finally stole the ball
away from the crowd aud with three successive hita
carried down the blues goal from whence 10
was brought back by Mr. Herman Oclrichs, AMI re.
turned again win back-hander from Mr.. Rogers.
SIR. Robbins made two good successive hits, and then
Mr.. s. s. Rowland made a dart with the ball, and 10
the charge alter him Mr. Robbins pony foil head
heels; but his owner picked himself up
without suffering any material damage. when MIR.
Robbins went rcmount he found the pony lame,
and so had TO send him the stable drop out VI
the game The finished shortly aftorward
by Mr. Herman Ocrichs winning the goal. making the
sixth game blues had won without losing one.
TIC players ihon stopped nnd returning to thc club
house. onungcd their riding costume large party
remained 10 dine at the club house. and returned u
the city IN the cool OF The evening.