The New York herald., 1877-07-26
POLO All NEWPORT.
Dietinguished Guests and
Brilliant Playing.
THE REDS DEFEATED.
The Blues Win Five Out of Six
Games.
IBx rELEsaArH TO THE HERALD. ]

NEwPoRT. X L., July 30 1917.
Aner two postponcmenls account OF the softness
OF the ground the residents Of this place permits
tod this afternoon witness game OF polo, four OF
which were admirably played, aud some excellent
horsemanship was developed The ground was rather
MOST, and tho ponies slipped considerably no
little Doyance caused 10 their riders
About one hundred and ATTY carriages were early on
the ground and the attendance great deal larger
than IL either oil tho other polo days this
season. 7 carts, barouchcs and tho dandy phacions
were there. and their fair occupants great in
restin the sport and frequently gave expressions
Of approval the players noticed to send the
ball ont OF the way OF their opponents.
SPECTATORS
Among the spectators wero senator Bayard. OF Del
AWARE who In company with Mr. Perry Bel
s,oni he being tho guest Of Hon. Augustus Belmont
He drove up the tent and INDUCED u chat with
the players. ana seemed to take as mucn interest in
the sports us he did in watching Mr. riden's chances
For the Presidency. s. Nicholson Kano. Commodore
Of the New York Yacht Club, was present, and he
kept busy answering inquiries
about the Brooklyn squadron, which is now
in the harbor, and in giving Information as to the
prospective races here IN August by the New York
Club. Mr.. W. X. Vanderbilt, Mrs James p Kerno-
chan and family Mrs. Frederic ". stevens and family,
Mr.. N. H. Sanford, who ny the way, a very VOL
visitor; John A. Grswold, prominent rail-
road man, but who seemed 10 forget The work Of
The rioters aud the probable decrease OF his
dividends; Mr. Leroy King, Sidney Brooks.
Mrs c. f. Gregory, Mrs. A. L. Whiting, Miss
Writing Augustus Whiting and vito, Mr. Nathaniel
Thayer, Mr. Royal Phelps, Mr.. Edward Cooper, Mr..
Redmond, Miss Cooper ana MISS Livingston ION horse
back) Thatcher NJ. Adams. Mrs. David King, Jr Miss
Rives, William c. Rives Jr Mr. George Peabody Wet
more, Mr.. Maturin Livingston, Colonel harrison
Ri rhi nd Mr. g
Bryce, Miss Travers, Mrs Fairman Rogers Lieutenant
Emory, United States Navy; Mrs. Abel French and
daughter. Mr. T. s. Gushing, Mr.. Alexander Van
Rensselaer,, Mr. John Mott. MT. George p. Tyler Mrs.
il. H. Hunneweil and many others were also present
THE GAME CALLED
The games called about twenty minutes past five
O'Clock. Mr. Harry Basson being selected as UMPIRE
The sides follows-
REDs.-Mr s. Howluni Robbins (Captain) Mr.
Lloyds Bryce, Mr. Carroll Bryce and Mr.. j. w.
Brook.
BLUES Colonel George R. Fearing (capsa'n> Mr.
Mr. Brooks who played for the first time aud who
is known in connection with toe New York Exp,yss,
showed that he fully understood the sport, and he
played remarkably. The rods, who heretofore havo
been victorious, beaten and the laurels OF the
day were awarded to the blues. Tho were de-
cdedly overmal ched, and although they had four on
their side in the first gamc, decded in favor of
their opponents.
FIRST GAME.
Mr.. Howland and MIR. Brooks charged tho latter
reachng the bali drst, ard he det II two very ccve
blows. and the opening par OF the game made
scrcsting by noticeable playing the part Of Mr..
Fearing and Mr. l.. Bryce, the latter taking tho ball
with him from end OF the lot to the other But
the blues got IT away from the reds goal, however
ana i'll second they had 1t Their goal
Mt Robbins, however, was on hand to PEE
vent tha
and he sent The wooden sphere back in good sye and
Just at this all the players made themselves
exec oni opportunity 10 strike the ball, m sscd it,
and lady near the HERALD reporter exclaimed 'Poor
baiil how they have sighted you" BY the excellent
playing of Mr.. Fearing, backed by Mr. Rogers, tho
blues captured tho goa',he latter gentleman sending
the ball between the penan;s. Timc, 5p.
SECOND GAME.
The cap aims OF tho sdes changed Mr. Robbins
reached the bali first and gave It two we'll directed
blows. Mr.. Brooks po was noticed 10 be aciing
badly, and several OF tno players mad their malets
above their heads contrary 10 the rules; but they
all gaiioping Tor the bali ID tins posi-.
tlon, and presenting very aggressive appear
Rnce, nobody cared whether ihey broke the
rules or rot. Af,er the ball had been missed again
similar to the referred TO in the iirst game.
Mr.. Howiand managed TO be tue lucky person, and
madea very telling back stroke aitor which the cap
tain OF the blues, the alert, got control OF the
ball and dealt several blows whch sent IT. toward
the point which he desired to roach, and lie did
stop untii he had captured the goal thus making two
games for the color winch he wore. Time, 2m
THIRD GAME
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hitter getting the first crack at the object. when
Mr.. l.. Bry had his about the matter gave II
three blows, getting It near his goal and winning the
applause OF the Spectators Immediately the ponies
were all IN heap near the 70 s. goal and the ball was
eedy sent out OF bounds. Alter 1t was throw IN the
reds sent II 10 the northwest corner where many OF
.he lady occupants Of the carriages showed signs Of
lear lest the hery animals would jump right among
them. The rods fought hard Tor the game, ana their
captain repeatedly prevented his opponents from
gaming the victory at This point. Once the blues
had the bail within few feet the goal, when Nr.
the centre OF the Iot and would have
captured tho goal but ior one OF the blues
ridpg down and 'nookingv his mallet He was
however. 10 the front again. and had the ball IN less
than hall minute IN tne locality whore he landed 1t
before. The ball was now thc northwest corner
when Mr. Brooks extricaied II III good style Tho
ladies' cXcIal ming; Well done, Mr. Brooks, We'll
Of tho lot alongside the eastern boundary ne
and while IN ihis CONSPICUOUS position, all missed
ball which had evidently got into a hole. Mr..
Brooks AGAIN the object oi interest for he got It
before him, ad, alter swing three very noticeable
cracks, sent between the pennants and won the
game Time, minutes
AT the conclusion third game the players took
needed rest aDd some OF them chanecd the ponies
The heat had told upon them and the ponies Us we'll
In about fifteen minutes the games were resumed AMI
there followed two OF the Games Of the afternoon,
and winch witnessed until they were finished by
the spectators, many Of whom emiined Tor some time
ler the last game was finished, expecting that others
were TO follow.
Fourth Gane-Mr. HowIs nd and the Captain Of the
reds charged the latter reaching IL first and before
he was stopped be landed the ball near his goal,
where semc excellent playing was Witnessed IN very
close quarters The blues got It away, ana was
soon bounding along the western side OF the lot
when Mr.. Robbins headed II OF. and. by exccllcnt
back stroke, sent II long distance IN tho rear
and lett IL directly in front OF his goal, thanks
to his valuable asstant Mr. l.. Bryce, backed by his
brother Mr. q. Bryce. Their rrcpressIbe opponents
got 1t aaay from its dangerous position, however,
with the efficient aid OF M,ssrs Rogers aud Fearing
Mr.. Fcarug got the ball before aim, and while his
pony was going AZ lightning speed ne dealt u three
powerful blows, sending II toe entire length OF the lot
But the blues determined win und they did IN
grand style, Mr. Rogers sending the spt ere between
the penDants Time, 5in
FttM Cdme--Mr. G. Bryce and Mr.. RI gers charged.
The ball, however, reached hst by the bear
Ing blue. fhcn The cnarRer Of the opposite side got
good crack at it When the PONIES were all hud. |
died together and AT this point OF the blues, by
powerful blow knocked the ball wuh such force as 10
bend II right over the heads OF the payers, after
which Mr. Robbins played well, followed by MIR.
Rogers The reds were determined 10 win, |
ana their every movement showed thai ths |
blues would have TO work hard to prevent |