The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-07
BUFFALO POLO CLUB.


NrNr PLAYERs-rHE TEAM LIKELY 70 PLAY
THE wEsrcHEsTER POLO CLUB.
BUFYALo, August 6, 1878.
Believing will be OF interest 10 those inter
ssted In the game OF polo to know something OF a
character OF the more active members OF the
Buffalo Polo Club description IL appended In the
game of Saturday last there seen many OF the
more active and enthusiastic members OF the club.
or these the brothers Bronson and Laurence y.
Rumsey Mr.. J. N. Scatcherd and DR.. Charles Cary
composed the team by this club to play tho
match games with tho Westchestcr Club at Newport
last season.
THE "PRoPEssIoSALs."
Mr.. Bronson Rumsey, member OF the well known
Hrm OF Messrs. Aaron Rumsey Il Co., Is twenty-five
years OF age, and, like the majority OF the members
OF the club, married, hts vile being daughter OF
the Right Rev. A. Cleveland Coke Bishop OF Western
New York. Mr. Rumsey stands feot inches
weighs 1856 lbs, il expert horseman and Is noted
for the sureness and power OF his blow ana the
precision OF his aim. II is uncommon occur
romeo, IL Is said for HIM to strike the ball from the
the first charge, and drive II through the
opposite goal with the second blow. hts ponies are
among the bcst in the club, and many consider him
the strongest player He be counted one Of
tho team play the coming match with the West
chester Club.
Mr. Laurence D. Rumsey, the elder brother Of the
former, and also q member Of the Same Arm, 10
twenty four years old, Weighs 100 pounds, feet
SK inches height and married. His play is much
like that OF his brother and is just telling. He is
very difficult to suit with poniss During the spring
be purchased seven, ana after careful trying
tained three.
DR.. Charles Gary is the third of Dr. Walter
Cary, one OF Buffalo's most noted physicians. Dr.
Charles has already liable reputation In his
profession. Ho 10 physician to tho Buffalo General
Hospital also tho throat and chest department. Of
the Buffalo FREQ Dispensary, and has recently
been appointed professor OF anatomy In
tho medical department Of tho University
Of buGao--a compliment for man OF his
years. He Is tweutythree years old, six ieet high,
weighs 10 pounds and Is considered the strongest
man In the club His speciality is long and fast runs,
and he drives his antagonists nearly distracted by
striking sure blow the left side Of the horsein
fac. be seems to be equally homo with the ball
either side OF him. He owns of the two ponies
selected from last years stock and Two bought THIS
sas sh"v have ali had lust about as much work as
they can stand. You may safely iDfer from this that
Keeps IN pretty close m , to nG sS Sl
spraton OF the cluo His playing last year was al
most phenomenal Tbs people say that he ses med to
play from the first day like veteran. lis peculiar
style riding given MIN tho title Of "Wid In
dfan and you have only to watch him for few mo-
menis In q hot game 10 acknowledge tho appropri-
asensss Of tho term. Certainly no Sioux or Co
manche could appear TO be more perfectly devoid OF
he saddle. say in or about advisedly, as
Mr. Sca,chsrds forte seems 70 be to keep
going clean OUT Of the saddle ana OF the
horse, giving his blow without ever checking tho
VINO were present a. the stch between the Buraoes
and Westchesters last season Will remember that
scatcherd's Playing created a'mos. sensation win
suAsA fer tn nla
ono years old, feet on inches high, weighs l6a
pounds and is unmarried.
gagged In advertised match game with another
claD, called the professionals and are probably
the strongest four In the cIub but ny no means monop
oiize the entire piayius ability.
OTHER STRONG PLAYERS.
ouy con Of aS. .ss Juus Movus prominent ra
WY operator, b we'll known ana bard working at
torsey He is the prssiasa' Of the club. M: Lsu .
| FIRST year He does not allow tho engagements of an
extensive practice 70 prevent his frequently appear
ing upon tho field, whore he is always admired for
| his graceful riding and reliable playing
Dr. Il. X. Hopkins Is quite regular player. ho Is
OF the youngest physicians OF the city, Tor
number Of years very poor health and was advised
to try horseback riding. which he concluded to DO
and accordingly Joined tho polo club, about being
| organ,zed OF tee time. Tho exercise have
the desired effect, and in the OF the hc
got play well enough at least 70 enjoy the sport and
continues the game Tor that reason, HIS specially
seems to be hooking hts oppenenrs m allct. which he
succeeds In doing occasionally, just In time to spoil
| what bids fair TO be winnins run.
Mr.. John II. CowiDg plays a strong game, and Is a
| formidable opponent from his adrotnessin giving a
| sure and powerful blow at the ball from under his
pouy's neck, no matter how fast that pony may be
| gong.
Mr.. Thomas Cary. brother to Dr. c. Cary, also plays
q strong game He Is very proficient In the opening
charge. and clever IN giving telling packb ander just
| NJ tho time when such blow will win the game.
| Mr.. Charles II. Williams plays a hne game. He is
| known coolest man in the CLUB, and Is often
selected to umpire, especially when that posi-
is hkoiy require more tnan usual NY
with the rules OF the game or ability In giving deci-
| sIons close points
Drs. Cary and Hopkins and Mr. i. d. Rumsey are
officers on the stan OF Major General H. 1. Howard,
| commanding the Eighth division, National Guard.