The New York herald., 1877-09-13
POLO AT NEWPORT.
Seven Exciting Games Played
Yesterday.
AN INTERESTED ASSEMBLAGE
The Reds Defeated by the
Blues.
|sr TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. !

Some excellent games OF polo were played this after
noon before fair number OF spectators. who remained
tho grounds until 1t was almost dark. The players
were in cxccliont trim, for they had not exercised
,hor ponies at polo playing since iast Wednesday
Among tho spectators werc Nj. William 4. Van
derbiit and WIFE, General r. 3. Potter and family.
Mrs T.. T.. Chickcring, Mr.. George Peabody Wetmorc,
Mr. Royal Phelps Mr David Stewart and others from
New York. Sir Tattcn syke and wifo, from Londoa,
were also present. The games were played with Two
on side.
The sides gsrs:-
Blurs-Mr Lloyd S. Bryce tcapia!p and Nj. Farman
Rogers.
Rsps-.Mr S. Howlaud Robbins (captan) and MIR.
Carroll Bryce.
YiRsT GAxE.
Tho opening charge was made by the Mcssrs. Bryce,
the one wearing the blue shirt reaching tho ball hr5
He was followed by tho opposing captain, who rolled
tho bali up tho lot nne STYLE sending II out Of
bounds In tho southeast Alter IL was tossed
in Mr. j. Bryce, with several decisive blows. Knocked
1t across tho lot to his goal, where twice in
succession his brother prevented him from max
ing goal the latter knocking it away IL
to inc goal again, and Mr.. Robbins saved defeat this
time ny knocking it long distance in tho rear where
IL was iound by Mr. Rogers, who returned 1t with u
very neat backhanded blow. The captain OF tho blues
then took the object across the lot past his goal Ho
took this in order to get control OF !! and he
then gave IL several slantins blows and between
the pennants and won tho frst game for tho blues
Time, three minutes
Mossrs L. Bryce and Rogers were selected TO charge,
the Ss and striking S m w. h h
lot, with his captain behind him. Mr.. Rogers thea
secured good olow, sending u well toward ms goal,
knocked 1t over the limo on the west side Of the
lot, and as soon as 1t was placed In the
field again. he gave IT another powerful blow He was
followed by tho opposing captain, who sent it whz-
zing over the line in tho northeast corner, The
blues being bent securing the north goal. Alter 1t
was tossed in, Mr.. Rogers took charge or 1t
and knocked 1t mp up the lot IN ... very
advantage for the reds, and the ball was kept in The
centre OF the lot Tor some little time and during tho
peatcdly to the amusement of the visitors 1t was
finally rolled out from between tho ponies legs, when
the Messrs Bryce dashed across the ot. tue captain
OF tho blues obtaining decided advantage. Tho
sphere was Knocked out OF bounds on the east side
Of the lot. and when y was tossed IN
to the ed again the blues took II up the hill 10 their
goal and IL quickly knocked out oil bounds by the
reds The first to get crack at it after 1t was tossed
In was Mr.. Robbins, who got the object before him.
and before he could be stopped sent to tho north end
of The lot and thence through the goal ana won the
plauded. Time, eight minutes.
GAME.
Tho Messrs Bryce charged ior the ball and both
missed. Mr. Robbins had the privilege OF getting the
blow followed his assistant and tho rods now
had II near their goal The Captain OF the opposite
side then to the rescue and Knocked the ball
down the lot tine STYLE sending 1t out OF bounds
on the west side. near tho centre pole. After
was the first TO strike it, and he followed by Mr.
Rogers, with his captain AZ his heels and who sent IL
ture, but Mir. Bryce made bad miss After Mr..
Rogers had landed 1t the goal gamo was almost
Immediately decided in favor Of the blues Mr.
Rogers between tho pennants limo, four min.
utes.
Mr. C. Bryce and Mr.. Rogers charged for the ball,
the latter reaching and striking IT. Mr.. Robbins then
got several CRACKS At II IN succession sending u well
who sent It up the hill with powerful backhander.
Mr.. Robbins knocked II back again with an equally
effective forward blow, sending It out OF bounds near
the centro pole on tho west side OF tho lot.
As soon thrown in, 1t was knocked to and kept in
the centre OF the field and who apparently un-
guarded, Mr. L. Bryce took possession Of it aud with
several excellent strokes sent II up tho lot 10 his goal
coal. which tho blues wanted to capture. All OF the
players did remarkable work for their side,
and no better Dayng aa n s osen ee cr
games which followed. Mr.. Robbins pony acted badly,
and 1t was almost impossible TO control him At Ibis
DO Mt the game Mr.. Rogers noticed 10 be doing
splendidy Tor tho blues and Mr. G. B for the opposs
The ball knocked out OF bounds IN the south
sent 1t to the centre Of the lot IN
ane style. but alter placing i there
| he was prevented from making good point by his un
ruly pony. He subsequently got several blows at 1t,
sending ii to within few ieet of the goal when his
partner made mistake and sent the ball IN Inc oppo
counted against him. HIS brother then took charge
OF IT, and before the reds could get IN another blow
sent II between the pennants and won this game Tor
the blues Tme ten minutes
FIFTH GAME.
In this game Mir. George X Fearing took his place
as captain OF the blues, Mr. Bryce retiring, and wno
with Mr.. C. Bryce, made the opening charge The
first blow struck by the latter, Mr. ROBBINS lo-
lowing him and sending the ball across inc
ieId. Then tho opposite captain took It down
TO- anS Z, was as followed SSa bis
Knocked it out OF bounds In tho northeast corner
After II was thrown III again Mr. Robbins sent II up
the lot with several powerful strokes leaving 1t in the
centre OF the field, where 1t was knocked back by Mr.
Rogers. When both members OF The red team had
| knocked IL away Mr.. Fearing sent IL be-
tween the flags and won the game Timc, three min
utes.
and so their repeated victories were not altogether un
expected Al the conclusion Of the fit game the bail
pennants, ana The goal captured twice IN success
by Mr. Fearing, but they could mol be called regu
! lar games. .4e
| SIXTH GAME.
Msssrs. G. Bryce anu the captain oil the blues made
the charge, the former being allowed by the latter TO
strike lrs The rods then Knocked it to The north-
east corner, Mr. Robbins playing remarkably well. and
while It was in front OF the goal which he wanted 10
capture some exciting sport was witnessed. II was
got away BY Mr. Fearing, who, with several knocks,
sent spinning to tho centre Of the lot where 1t was
taken in charge by Mr. Rogers, who sent It over tho
other half OF the lot to his goal and then through tho
pennants with very pretty blow. Tme three min
utes.
In the seventh and last game Mr. Robbins retired
and gave place to Mr. j. Bryce. Mr. Fearing and Mr.
c. Bryce charged for the ball. the latter again succeed
ing in striking IL first His brother followed and
knocked to his goal, only to be sent down tho lot by
|
turned it Mr. Fearing took 1t the lot In ine STYLE
giving IL several powerful blows and the object
| was soon IN front Of tho blues goal. The
reds go. il away TO the centre OF the lot. when Mr.
Fearing aided by Mr.. Rogers sent IL down the east
boundary line his usual rapid gait Mr. l.. Bryce at
this point struck the ball less than five times IN
succession taking II away from the blues goal and
placing 1t within twenty yards OF the OBJECT
which he desired to win Mr.. Rogers was al his
heels and knocked IL back, and, with tho aid OF Mr..
Fearing placed near his goal again, only to DO sent
TO the centre Of the lot by tho Mcssrs. bryce Ihs
game was yory exciting It's cleso and every inch
OF ground was fought Tor by both sides MI Rogers
captured the goal Tor the bIucs again, taking the bal
from the centre OF tho field. Time, six minutes
Tomorrow the Italian pallono players VIII give the
last exhibition Of their gamo in America on the pole