The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-07-15
POLO.
GRAND ATTENDANCE ON THE GROUNDS OF
wEsrCHEsrEB CLUB, AT NEWPORT.

GRAND ATTENDANCE ON THE GROUNDS OF
wEsrczEsrER CLUE, AT NEWPORT.
NEWPORT. July II, 1871
The frst polo games OF tho took place this
afternoon grounds OF wcstchester CLUB. Of
| Now York, which were in excellent condition. Tho
tnri. however. was q little SOFT OWING TO the recon,
| rains Tho weather was delightful and nothing oc-
Cured TO mar tho Interesting occasion.
Tire cotlagcrs wcro out in full force aud less
than 100 elegant cqupages early the ground
which nod with tho lovers Of polo played
a. this ar,stocraic summer rcsori. There is cor.
tam attraction about this novel game here which Is
noticed elsewhere. and the cottage people delight
dinner proceed to the polo grounds and there
meet their friends and enjoy our in social
chit chat and watch tho interesting games as well,
II surprising 10 soc the large attendance this
afternoon and the fact apparent that poIo would
be popular this It was last Not hall the
number Of people we're present At tho Grst game
last year that there to-day, and last year.
1t will be rene mbered, admission lee was
charged until several games had been played
Tho drive leading TO tho erouais was
ex0ollont condition. tho rain Of last night having
LAID tho dust The carriages were arranged all
sizes OF The lot anu the wealth and beauty Of New
port vol represented, ana tho Polo Cub havo
reasons 10 be proud Of tho interest taken In their nrs
game
Five excellent games were played, four Of which
were won by the rods and one 0y the blues. Ihe
former evidently having the advantage In tho
way Of expert players The ponies were 10 excellent
trim, ana looked neat as It was possible for their
mastor, Harry Basson, have Thorn look, and their
riders had no fault 10 nnd with Them They changed
ponies once during the afternoon.
THE SPECTATORS.
Among those prcsen, were Max ou.rey, tho French
40 S.,o dro,o 81 M
French Legation; George PcAbouy ws,uore and wife,
General X. B. Potter and wife, J. II. Manoney,
Mrs. William r Travers and family, Mrs. Edward
Cooper. Mrs. Augustus Jay, W. x. vanderbilt, W.
Posi-, Mr.. Redmond, Misses Bates, james =. Kerno-
cnan and family, James +. Kernochan anu family,
Carey. Jr., and daughter, Mrs Falrman Rogers.
August Belmont Hon. Hc,sor Clymcr, General Cul-
United States Army; David King ,Jr; W. IL Gnn,her F.
H. GInther, Count do Corccite, grandson Of Laiay-
Van Ryns.e Ss Frank Andr"ws w. Stevens john
N A. Grlswold ana family Judge Dickey, Colonel
r. ". Higsns Russell Forsyth. The Misses Writings.
S. H. Whitwcli and the Masses Livingston, Cooper,
French aud Kernochnn, all ON horseback; General
Jackson. United States Army; Adjuiant Tot,en,
tors IN the phase.
The games were called soon after Ave O'Clock, and
the players. seated upon their gallant ponies and IN
could establish Roof record tor the hrst polo gan 1T
Newport for the season oil 1871
Thcsldcs were divided as i0lows:-
Fa,rman Rogers OF Phila. LLOYD Bryce
dophia. Angus us Jay.
8. Roi bins s. s Howand.
Colonel George. Clrroll Bryce.
Harry tsiasson, OF New York was the umpire and
he tossci the ball into the centre Of the Rob-
bins and Rowland charged from their reFpsc,ivo sids
which enabled Robbins ~ strike II hrst. Then Fear
Ing followed him up aud Robbins, wns again
noticed TO be playing remarkably we'll The bail
rapidly speeding It's way toward tho
reds goal, and ii was soon knocked out
OF bounds near thor goal. After It was tossed In /.
Bryce sent 1t back from his opponents goal and sent It
q long distance IN tho opposite direction Before ho
was stopped Robbins his heels, and by the eime
1t had reached the centre OF the lot he
fully stopped IT, Rogers, who IS good player. tncn
as own wsy With IT, The bali was now val along Ing
western boundary. whore the carriages the thick
and the excellent playing could be witnessed by
their occupants. much 10 the delight oil the ladies, who
occasion to praise the players and the animals
which they rode as we'll Wkonever pony's leg was
out IN distress, but upon being knocks
from the malcts rarely ever injured them they
SATISFIED. Robbins managed 10 take the ball from
position ncar the ladies' ~ the centre Of the lot Fear
ms valuable assistant, was with MN and aided very
materially IN getting ii near their goal I, was soon
10 heap, whirlipg about with lightning ,ap,dny.
Fearing finally extricn,ed " and sent II out btwcen
the ponnants and the reds we're victorious. Time OF
game, nve minutes
SECOND GAxR
Tho second game followed i'm cdiate;y Jay charged
for the blues and Rowland Ior the reds, anu hoth
came tearing tor the bali at very rapid pacc-so
much SO that they missed II. Fearing. howev.r. made
up for the reds failure to get the hrst blow, and
sent II well toward his goal with mono TO modest
him, and IN less time than takes to
note the TACT he had 4 In front OF tue goal Howan
however, stopped Il from going through, the blues
able " place IN the centre OF ,hc lot Rooons
tween the aud scored the second for tho
rcds. Time, I'm. a0s.
THE THIRD GAME
WAS called immediately ny thc UMPIRE l.. Bryce and
Fearing charged but the iormer reached It nist and
less than hail second got another crack at IT, and
IL looked ne u the blues To be the wuners Tue
players were al work III earnest, and the ponies
med 70 reoIizc that they played important par
the game. rhc ualI WIS broken white II was 10 the
corner, and while another being placed
In position tho players had an opportunity to rest.
Robbins got the nrst blow a: tho new bali, and
doing broke bis maet, aud curing b absence The
blas had an opportunity 10 get a slight advantage
of tho lot where s. Bryce aud Fearing were notic,
TO be playing very enec,vcly Tor the blues.
Jay and Fearing went tearing Tor tho ball. and they
locked into each 0tntr nnc the latter nal
lot was Knocked out Of his hand but Ucflro luis MS
hap he had gwen the bali grand back stroke. The
eastern boundary line, whcfo Robbins got tue BALL be-
tore nm ana seemed 10 nave his own way with u; but
stopped Wy the blues Whic Fearing was gonu Tor
the ball. and with good prospect VI striking cGec
lively, ;; Bryce ''rcae , m dSwn." TINS was IN the
pont In the movements he gave the ball several good
knocks. which sent 1t outside OF bounds near his goal
and II was generally understood that he had
won the game Tor the reds: but such
not tho Gaze Alter II was tossed In It
Knocked Ia tho southwest corner OF the lot whore tho
draas stationed. ana thus the ladies 10 that
ton VI the grounds also had IN opportunity 70 see
play quarters TO hear heir animated
vcrsation OF the players they urgod the ponies OH
victory or gave directions 10 those who were nearest
the ball. As usual, tho rods soon had the
bail near the goal ana thor victory would not
have Dccn recorded ms " was but for L. Bryce
missing an excellent shot Fearing at his heels
aud with usual precision struck u 10 good STYLE
but Rowland. VINO seemed to be everywhere at the
same time, knocked II back. Tho Mcssrs.
Bryce anu Rogers, ut this point Of the game,
noticed 10 be piaving well Tor
their respective sides Tho ball was sSan
knocked southwest corner when jay rallied 10
the support OF tho blues ind saved dcIcat Tor tho
present. but u WAS mouse; the reds were bent on VIC
tory and thnn minute af erward secured their
ihlrd goal THIS q very noty contested game aud
ana was the longes: Of the sores Time, IL minutes
FOURTH GAME
For iourin game the sides were cnanscd, MI Jay,
who was sightiy indsposed, retiring ana thds icit
the SIDES Tor tuis game as follows Blues Faifman
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