The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-18

OF all present. hcssrs. Fearing and Rogers charged
but he sen, the bali within the reach Of
the Opposing charger who thus naa
aud alter tho captain OF The rsas ssed an easy bali
Mr. Rogers sent II the hill and out Of bounds near
his goal with two successive blows Aitsr was
the reds succeeded In secdng IL near their
goal the captain breaking his malist in 30 doing, aud
while he was replacing IL the players had brief rest
reds goal, and alter tossed IN Mr. Fearing sent
1t between the pennants again, aud thus the reds won
Six out Of eight games. Time, minutes
The carriages and all the spectators remained on
the ground until the last game was finished
INTERESTING GAMES OF THE BRIGHTON POLO
cLUB-THE BLUES WIN SIX OUT OF SEVEN.
Polo at Long Branch has not been very successful
this season, owing TO the absence oil several OF the
active members OF the club, II has been very hard 70
get uP game. The Brighton Polo Club was organ
tied last season and proved quite a success ~ the
players were enth usiastic and came together about
twice week. There are all the regulates at Long
Branch to form a drst class polo club, as
there arc plenty OF young with sufficient means
TO enable them to keep pony, and II the present
members OF the club were do little drumming
they ought not have much difficulty in getting all
the money and members they require me heid on
which the games were played yesterday acjolns the
Brighton Hotel and. although very convenient Ia To-
caity not quite large enough for the requirements
of the game. There are however, several fields
within easy distance Of the hotels and cottages that
could be made entirely suitable for the purpose with
comparatively trining expense The games yesterday
were advertised commence 1t quarter past six
P. NJ, and shortly before that hour several Of the
members made their appearance the field and super
INTENDED the placing OF the fags that marked the
boundaries and goals. The afternoon was quite
pleasant as there q cool breeze and the sun had
lost It's power The drive quite crowded about
that ma and many Of the carriages stopped and drew
up line along the side Of the Geld adjoining the road
number Of the guests OF the Ocean, Mansion and
adjoining hotels walked over to take look at the
sport. making quito respectable number of specIa-
tors.
THE GAME.
Mr. Harry Blasson oficated as umpire, and as soon
as the players were mounted took his position in tho
centre OF the field preparatory to starting the game.
The sides were a. ioows;-
Blues Reds.
h. L. herbert. II. stokes.
The blues the toss and took tue western end OF
the field, giving them their backs to the sun. When
play called Messrs. Herbert and Stokes charged
for the ball and the former made the lrst hit driving
bali some forty or fifty iect The grass was not
very short and ground rather rough,
SO that the ball did not travel very far Mr..
s0t So, m ssn second s heTbsTs then so. away
and in three successive hits carried tho contest IN
front Of the reds goal Some sharp play was tnen
lsgs out the reds finally had TO succumb as clever
hisoy Mr.. Herbert won the FIRST game Tor The blues
SECOND GAME
There was no changing OF sides, as by mutual agree
men it understood that each side was TO defend
the goal until the conclusion OF the contest AS
soon US the reds had returned to their goal the
pre- Blassonl threw the ball up IN the AR aud the
forward PLAYERS made a dash lor inc nrst nit, MT
Herbert was again successful, aud before ho was
stopped the ball was carried within lew feet oil the
blues goal. Mr. W. II. Robbins made back handler
that sent it travelling to the right and Mr. stokes
backing up carried il TO the centre OF the field, where
alter short fight Mr. e. A. Robbins hit 1t out OF the
ruck aud Mr.. Herbert following up made a good hit
toward The biues' goal There rush IN that
direction, and Mr.. Herberps pony having The most
speed that gentleman got in another hit, which, fol-
lowed up by 4 second, won the game for the blueS
THIRD GAME
After few minutes lot the ponies get their
second wind the resumed their positions and
awaited the starting signal Mr. Basson did not Keep
them long suspense, and Mr.. Norbert was again
ceverly stopped and returned by Mr.. W. H. Robbins,
and Mr. St0kss' backing up carried " nearer 10 the
up In time 70 save the game, and passing IT over
Mr.. Herbert the tide OF the contest was turned ut
ard the reds pu, on the defensive me struggle
and scored the third game Tor The blues
FOURTH GAME-
After an interval OF about minutes tho contest
was resumed Messrs. Stokes ana Z. A. ROBBINS
charging TOR ball As neither succeeded IN HIT
ting Mr.. Herbert again came in for nrst honcrs,
mnSipg clean back that sent the ball travel
hing quite distance II was stopped ny Mr. Stokes,
vho ia three successive hits carried back In front
OF The rods goal. He was stopped In mis- victorious
career by Mr. C. A. ROBBINS, who sent II back TO the
centre OF the field. Mr.. Herbert then made q dash,
and handling his pony with considerable SKIN kept
the ba on the jump until II shot past the goal and
the reds scored sLoshsr gama
In contest Mr. Herbert made the opening hit
and the ball was returned Dy Mr W. H. Robbins and,
with Mr.. Stokes backing well up, they worked their
steadily about half way toward The reds goal,
when Mr. Herbert stole the ball out OF the crowd and
carried It back TO the centre OF tue neid. Mr.. G A.
Robbins then made clever bit, aud, supported by
Mr. Herbert, the contest brought in front oil the
uiuss' goal Mr. Stokes and Mr. W. Robbins made
Father obstinate fight, but backhander from Mr..
Herbert decided the game 10 favor Of the reds
SIXTH GAME.
The two Mcssrs Roobins charged for their respee-
tive Sides both failing 10 hit MI Herbert set the
ball In motion. Mr.. Stokes thon came TO the front
and made n pretty little dash, but was ridden out by
Mr. T. A. Rob6tns and Mr. Herbert got the ball again,
Mr.. Stokes hit II out Of bounds, and when IL WAS
thrown back Mr.. Herbert made very effective ht
und backed up by Mr. e. A. Robbins, they carried IL
along aud won the sixth game.
skvENrH GAAK
Mr. Herbert made the openias bit and got In Sec
ond before he stopped by Mr.. w. h. Robbins
with n neat back hander. Mr.. Stokes the look
out and making dash got In two successive hits be-
fore he stopped, bringing the ball back TO the
centre Of the field Alter little close fighting that
did sesm TO relish Mr. Stokes got Tho
ball OF crowd aud carried along toward the
bluss goal. he stopped by Mr.. c. A. Robbins, and
alter bret contest Mr. w. II. Robbins madea lucky
HIT and the hrst game for the reds.
Tue play was then discon tinued, the blues having
proved themselves the champions by winning SIX
tho players tried their ponies hurdle
OF the aoId and exhibited some good jumping qualities.
WES'TCHESrER POLO CLJJB