The New York herald., 1878-08-15
T o L 0
Exciting Games Played at
Newport.
THE BLUES THE WINNERS.
Spirited Contests at Long
Branch.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD


large number Of spectators. more beng on the
grounds than upon any previous day this season.
The carriages on the west side OF the uciosure
were three ana four abreast, while on the oppo-
site side and across the ends there was
string Of equpages OF all kinds, including three
iourn- n-hands, driven BY Mr.. Pierre Lorillard. Mr.
Fairman Rogers ami Mr. James Gordon Bennett
Not vacant spot was noticed on Dead Head Hill,
which was little remarkable, and the number Of
those who did not pay to tho play must have cx
seeded five hundred Tho weather was delightful,
and, contrary TO tho usual luck Of the polo
players and OF the spectators as we'll,
thcre were Indications OF . storm. Tho
grounds, nlled they were with elegantly attlred
ladies and handsome turnouts, presented brilliant
spectacle. The band played choice selections. but
this particular spectators would have been better
pleased had there been a little more music. There
were nine players on the ground, there being Mr..
Fairman Rogers, Mr.. August Belmont, Jr. Mr.. r.
Gray Griswold, Mr.. Elliott Zebrosk, Mr. Z. W.
Davis, Mr. s. Rowland Robbins Mr.. Grenviile Kane,
Mr. Pierre Lorillard, JE, and Mr.. James Gordon Ben
nett Messrs. Belmont, Zebroski, Kane and Gris-
void have not played here before This season.
THE SIDES.
Reds-Mr. Farman Rogers, captain; Mr. F. G.
Griswold, Mr.. Z. W. Davis and Mr Grenvilie Kane
Blues-Mr. James Gordon Bennett, captain; Mr.
August Belmont. Jr Mr.. Elliott Zebroski and Mr..
Pierre Lorillard, Jr.
Mr. Robbins was chosen as referee.
The blues were allowed 10 take thsir place at the
youth goal and thus they had the advantage OF send
ing the bali down tho hill
VIRsr GAME.
The game did not commence until six O'Clock The
opening charge made by Mcssrs. Lorillard and
Dsvs, the latter being tho first to disturb The ball.
He was followed by bis captain, and then Messrs.
nnlv -~tA
did splendid work. The blues had the ball near
their goal where II was Knocked out OF bVu IDS
eral times Mr. Grswold was tte only red
during the remainder OF the contest, which at
times was very exciting, the ponies and their
capturing the GOAL Mr. Zsbroski having the pleasure
Of sending the bali between the pennants Time. ON.
SECOND GAME
Tho charge was made by Msssrs Geiswod and Loril-
lard. Neither struck ball. ihcy being IN TOO great
a hurry. The blues at once saw excellent op.
proved 1t, sending the object to within
short distance OF their goal Ths captain OF the reds
II back IN season, whore II met BY his able
ant, Mr.. Griswold, who sent u down the hill In fine
noon be played remarkably we'll for a Sssiunsr The
ball was sent into the southeast the blues
where It remained few seconds and just before the
came was decided in favor Of the blues Messrs.
Zebroski and Belmont played with ne effect the ball
beng sent home by the former limo, minutes.
The charge was intrusted 10 Messrs. Griswold and
Belmont, who Jailed to touch the ball. Mr.. Davis.
followed by Mr. Griswod, took IL up the hill and we'll
toward tho reds goal only bo returned by op-
posing team. Mr. Lorillard followed up the good
fortune OF his color and sent the bali 10 within
u lew feet Of goal, wncro It went out OF
bounds. Both sizes at this juncture were playing
with grea. caution aud on the alert 10 outrds each
other: Mr.. Beimoni played remsrkabiy we'll IN TINS
game, he did IN all the Others, and II evident
that he had improved not only in Workmanship but
slso In polo practice snce no appeared here last year.
He nado some telling blows upon either side ot
his pony, and he was nearly always pretty sure
A1h hm hail Va nlSls uls.
10 arrange hts pony's bandages which had become
disarrsnged ana after tho bail had been Knocked
OF bounds several times the playing became very
citing The reds were in earnest, ana every inch OF
ground made by the opposite color had 10 DO secured
Of bounds made It severe task ior t6s good nalurcd
referee, who was obliged to aght from his pony
in order 70 toss 1t In the blues by exesllent playing
sapturod tho goal, Mr. Zeoroski again rolling II be-
tween the hass. Time. 10 minutes.
FOURTH GAME
Mr.. Robbins gave up the position OF rcisrce, and
appeared tho field wearing red, thus rein.
forcing the losing team. who had now nve players
captain OF the blues charged the latter reacnins and
striking the ball frs and before the other players
could head HIM on he captured the goal. Time,
minute.
The charge was made ty Mr.. Robbins and the cap.
At the ball. and had Mr. Zobroski sent II straight
with tho next blow which he had secured no would
juuo,ure. The players we're repeatedly IN
quarters too close 70 be comfortable. and
the game was enc oil uncsusi interest TO
aiL Inc rods worked hard, and succeeded IN
making tho conIset which will not be for.
gotten BY thor opponents, for iney gave them lots OF
work 10 do. mr.. Robbins, Nj Kane and Mr. Griswod
maze some telling points, as dd their captain. Mr..
Davis was also instrumental IN doing good work for
the reds. Tho blues succeeded IN keeping the
ball near their goal Tor long time. The rods
were determined 10 win II possible, and
they knocked tho ball out oil bounds less than six
times Alter the game had lasted about twelve
utes some OF Tho players demanded rest, not only
Tor themselves but also for their ponies, which was
or An cav N n fter
resi- of about minutes the game resumed with
Increased interest few seconds OF sharp work and
the ball was sent between tho pennants by the
tain oil tho blues lime. Is minutes.
SIXTH GAME.
Tho sixth and last also decided In favor OF
was made by Mr.. Robbins and tue captain OF the
blues. Mr.. Robbins. played remarkably we'll In this
game aud secured three blows IN succession, as did
Mr Belmont The goal was captured by Mr.. Lorillard.
Time, minutes.
TIE MATCH WITH rHx BuFYALo cLuR
Mr.. Thomas Cary, oi the BuIalo Polo Club, was on
the srounc and watched the games with much inter-
est. DC expressed The opinion that tho majority of
the players had improved sinco last Summer. lie
stated that the folowing gentlemen will comprise the
team VINO viii meet the wcstchestsr Club at Buffalo.
September 7:-hr. Bsujamin Rumssy, Dr. Charles
Cary, Dr. II. X. Hopkins, and MI. J. N. scatchcrd.
subsu,uscs:-hr. l.. d. Rumssy and Mr.. Thomas
Cary.
Among tho guests were Mrs Presidcn, Hayes ana
Judge Swayne, oftho Supreme Court.
EXCITING GAMES Ar LONG BRANCH DY THE
BRIGHTON cLUB-THE REDS THE wISNERs.
INK TELEcRAPH TO THE HERALD.1
Loso BRANCH, August IA, 1878.
Tho Brighton Polo Club played series Of games
day at the wess End Hotel grounds best two goals
In three, with another thrown 10, which, however,
ike Rip Van winkle's drink, ''did not countn Tho