The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-19

10 his WciSnL MT 0fHWOiu was riding ratner
ncry dark chestnut that evidently did not appreciate
The game and rather objected 10 charging the ball,
swerving Whenever he Vas about TO strike
after about three minutes pretty active play Mr. Her
mann Oelrichs, backed up by Mr. Griswold brought
tue ball down in front OF the rods goal and then tho
former delivered the coup de grace, winning the first
game Time, 0 minutes. Alter shans,ng
SIDES they charged Tor the ball, and SIR. Her
mann Oeirchs again made tho opening HIT. tho
returned by clever backhander. Mr. Belmont and
Mr. Austin were backing, up well and drove me ball
short contest, Mr.. Austin made a lucky hit aud won
the game tor the reds, making The games even.
was called Mcssrs HERNIA nm ocirichs and .lmont
charged Tor tho ball. and the latter made opening
goal it was returned by Mr. Griswold and clcvcrly
stopped by Mr. Harry Oerichs, who drove back win
= back handler, ana being well backed up, the pail
mage that ensued Mr.. Hermann Ocrichs' pony showed
worry bad training, as he gave he ball Kick aud sent
II through The goal, winning tho game for tie reds
Time, minutes. The polo layers then retired Tor
rest, the reds having won two games and The blues
one.
tn. SECOND INNING
Tho Lacrosse players then returned to tho field and
Immediately com mcuced business Pyne opened The
bail with a short sprint, but stopped by CIR 4ham
VINO made long throw hontant Then carried the
ball along the entire length OF the held and made
throw his head tor goal, but missed, and
W. 7. Richie sent Il back TO the centre OF the
Held. Hammond then madc DASH but was
stopped by VI IT, the cnptain OF the Ravenswoods.
n icnolIs made good throw for goal and tho ball was
carried out by lnman and stopped by C. Smith, VINO
where sharp light cnsuod and Elckcn was KEEP. quito
buoy defending ,ne goal The end. however, was only
avcrtcd tor short time, as Ravenswo0d won another
goal alter twenty minutes play.
THE
The football boys then took the field and tho
Columbia's kicked OIL The latter began to play very
strong, us they were very anxious to make up Inc
touch downs tha, their adversaries had secured
Angel Rawson and Muller did good work
rushers. and when the Inter got tho bali
there was grand scrimmage that resulted
hndf In hp m n n dar area
The absence OF an umpire created good deal
OF confusion, as there were repeated claims
of ".oul,' and they had to decido tho ques-
tion among themselves. After some pretty rapid
play Columbia secured a touch down; but before tho
created another argument, and finally tho
Coumbia's were allowed tho Kick and they
Columbia boys encouraged by their success played
up pretty we'll Both sides wcro working hard and
Morgan made a good run, but was stopped by Bsere-
hams goal aud shortly allerward Columbia secured
touch down Time was then called, the game staud.
ing-Coumbia ono gonl and one touch down, aud
Fordham TWO touch downs.
SECOND MATCH OF POLO
The polo players thon captcred on to tho grounds
and commenced work without losing any time.
Sir. Hermann Ooiricns opened the ball. and FOL
swns got b. Mr. ss@oa MI "nsu s
the ball 10 the centre Of the field. Mr.. Grs-
void then came to tho front. sand his chest
that brought the ball In front OF the reds goal
Mr.. Hermann Oelriohs made tho finishing stroke and
r.
Hermann Oeiricns made tho opening hit, carrying the
Dali well toward the enemys goal 1t was stopped by
Mr. Harry oeirichs, and Mr. Belmont, coming 70
to the centre Of tho heid. Mr. Harry Oclricns ,nen
followed up with two good hits, and Mr. Griswoid
to tho centre OF the neld. Tnorc was ihcn quito
close fight and Hermann Oelrchs stole the ball out OF
the crowd ana down in front OF the reds
goal whore he finally mado the winning hit and scored
another game for the blues
FINAL CANES.
In Inc mo- i,ark cO0pa tha noo
players had left tho held and startci 10 work NJ
The play both sides very good and after
hot in front OF the Ravcnswood goal and a ccvor hit
won tho game for the New York club; time, FIVE
and Inc game ended in three minutes by
clever throw made by Captain Clun, OF the Ravexs-
woods. THIS cnied the Lacrosse contest, anu utter
Polo Club. they retired from tho field, tho captain
OF The Ravenswoods carrying the handsome silver cup
that they had SO CALAMITY won.
POLO
The cavalry were introduced for thor final contests
and ut once charged Tor the ball Mr.. Griswoid
missed. but Mr Hermann Oclrichs who was close be.
hind hum, successful ana sent tho ball spin
ming toward the reds goal Harry oelrichs stopped
the gamc to themselves for nearly minute.
Griswold then took u hand, mixing two good hits,
the centre of the Held, aud backed up by Mr. Harry
Oelrichs tho game waxed furious In front OF tho
and the game, Mr. Pardy riding over the flag at
the goal In his eudcavor to prevent that result.
ANOTHER HALF HOUR AT FOOTBALL.
Tho COLUMBIA ana Fordham bots lnen appeared to
finish their match. Columbia kicked OF and made
determined rush. Brewster and Forster paying
we'll up. They stopped. however, by
the Fordham rushers aud the ball carried down
In front OF Columba's goal, whore, after a
short struggle, the Fordnams boys secured touch
down and Kicked the goal No time was lost, Colun-
ba kicking of and alter brief play the contest
stopped by a disputed point The Fordhams claimed
that or their men had touched tho bail ana tho
Columbus said that II was still moving and oontiru
Ing the game secured touchdown. AS tho hall hour
had elapsed before the point was decided tho game
ended Tor the day.
THE FINAL RESULTS.
The Ravcnswood Club won the Lacrosse match with
the New York CLUB, having won TWO games out OF
three in their first contest ana thus received
the silver cup. The polo gamo was cocIded
draw, as each side secured three games
The football contest was also decided draw.
Whom the disputed point arose the Fordhams had
secured goal and two touchdowns and the
Columbus one goal and touchdown. The latter
claimed the disputed touchdown and the Fordhams
gave up the point, agreeing to play tho match
again and thus decide which side was 10 take the
football presented by the Polo Club