The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-06
POLO.

NINE GAMES PLAYED At JEROME PARE
SPIRITED DAsHEs AND DETERMINED ME-
LEEs--THE REDS WIN SEVEN AND THE BLUES
TWO CONTESTS.
Nine interesting games OF polo were played by mem
bers Of the Weschester Polo Club al their grounds,
Jerome Park, yesterday afternoon. Excellent caro-
since the late storm the held to be superb
condition and looking beautifully. The sides wore
Biues-Auaust Belmont, Jr, Grenville Kane and
e. W. DAVIS Reds-Herman oerichs and Pierre
Lorillard, il. II was about haltpast I'VE when tho
ball tossed into the middle OF the ground, but
playing once commenced there was 20 time lost. Mr.
Belmont ana Mr.. LoriIlard made the opening charge,
the former nrst reaching the ball. but well
meant stroke going over the mark Mr.. Lorillard
knocked the object short distance. when Dir. Davis
gave It q creditable rap which sent II back 10 the
centre oil the field. Here melee OF short duration oc-
Cured, when Mr.. Oelrlchs. working the bali out be-
tween the legs OF the ponies sent II whirng toward
goal OF the reds Mr. Lorillard failed In credit
able attempt, when Mr.. Oslrichs again did excellent
work, but the ball the foul line outside The
flags. Once moro in tho deld Mr. Belmont shot II
toward the south fence, each OF the players was
earnest the ponies almost jostled each other The
nse that followed very spirited each hitting the
ball twice, but The thickcst Of the contest
ing fairly between the flags OF the biues gave tho
first game TO the reds. fine, minutes.
TIKI SECOND GAME.
The second game wac more determinedly conteted
than the opening struggle. Mr.. Belmont and Mr.
Oelrichs charged, the latter reaching the ball in
advance OF the former but he failed TO strike u win
his mailet Mr. Belmont did better. but the blow was
slight and the object only short distance Mr.
Oerichs again reached 1t quickly, and, giving II oack
rap, whried It onequarter the distance across
the grounds. Two or three then missed In the.r
attempts, when Mr. Oerchs for the third time struck
it very cleverly, and, getting It lear the goal OF the
blues, the latter made desperate essay to defend
their fortress, but II unavaIng, as Mr. Oerichs,
succeea,ng in getting 10 The ball just nick OF
Time, scored second goal and game Tor the reds
Time 3m. EOS
When the umpire shouted '.Playn for tho third
game Mr. Lorillard and Mr.. Belmont charged the
former missing pu. ~, MI nc.ass tno turf long
way, all the players, urging their ponies 70 Inc
Top Of their speed sa c ,a 9a - wo 9H' hau Mr.
Belmont. by skiiui manGuvring, landed the oali ~
capital postlon but Mr.. Ooircns challenged him Tor
the next strike, succeeded ~ reaching nrst. ana
again sent the ualI whirng homo through the goal
posts OF the blues. fine, mnutes
FOURTH GAME.
The opening charge in the fourth game was made
bv Mr.. Lorll!ard and Mr.. Duvis. The former could
not check bis pony ss also % III ~ an
lieut. attempt, but Mr. Oelrchs nitting the oail sent
II short Instance into The euemys territory. hsre
Mr. Belmont returned IL with fair rap. when melee
occurred, after Mr.. Kane Mr. Davis and the rest
mad raped lightly Mr.. Oelrichs gave tho sphere
heavy handed blow, aud then ioilowing up with
a straight shot II went between the oppo-
silion's goal posts Time, minute.
SHARP CONTEST
The next same was short, sharp and decisive. Cap
tsins Belmont and Oslrcns charged spiritedy. the
latter missed the Ds ogs M snayre and strls
ing the bali between the legs Of his partners
gray pony, he sent whirng IN Inc direction OF me
days m rkng the blues goal Mr.. Belmont quickly
H. giving the sphere as good rap as caused
II to come his way, when IN ,winkIing ponies
players snd msllels were almost hopclessly mixed,
but all the while earnest work was being cone. MT.
Ocrcns last got the bali away from the Knot Of uni-
forms and dancing ponies, and giving u neavy rap
the nth game scored to the credit OF the reds
| Time, SO second.
| PLAYING WITH 4 WILL
Al the opening OF the SIKH game MI Belmont and
Mr. LoriIiard rst III the centre OF the hed, put
the latter struck the bali very lightly, which gave Mr.
/ BELMONT an opportunity hc had long desired. There
we're 70 other players that instant near the ball
and rapping with great force. he shot It half way
across the grounas In the direction Of the reds goal
aaus Mr. Lorlard endoavored 10 check It's progress,
anu failing. Mr. Ocrichs was more fortunate, rs, hit
sands were bent upon doing excellent execution,
but ,--- ..iy $4,000 = :; k..e. %hs WIN or
scnd It wnizzing through the posts Of the reds thus
scoring the nrs game Tor the bluos Time, I'm. goa.
SEVENTH GAME.
The seventh contest was the most spirited OF the
| afternoons play. Msssrs. LoriiIard aud Belmont
charged, the former being disappointed IN strikina
the bail by the pranks OF his pony. Mr.. Belmont wal
| more fortunate. He struck It with Will. but Mr..
Oelrlcns checked II prcttiiy, and then, working
| around the Other players, delivered q back HANDED
stroke, WHOM, following It up with raps In one, two
three oraer, got the ball In dangerous proximity u
the plues' goal Mr. Belmont was quickly TO the
rescue, however, ana utter striking the OBJECT Mr.
Loriard missed II, wnen Mr.. DAVIS and then Mr.
Kane hit IT, the blows returning 81
iulo the rels' territory. Again Mr.. 0eirich,
sent 1t back with Two creditaole raps, whei
Mr.. Belmont. giving as Eooa r as Was was. sen.
Deiees quick succession, every player trying TO a.
his pest At last Mr.. Belmont knocked the ball Owe
| the ioul line, and when play was resumed the fgh
waxed fierce Ponies jostled each other, player
almost touched one another, and mallets becam
twisted together earnestly did tho players strv
for victory. At another time the same scene wa
presented, and finally, whom every man had hit tn
bail re peated iy ana terminating melee o. mucl
oarneslness Mr. Oerichs reached the sphere and zen
bounding through the goal posts oi the blues givln
the houors for The AKIN time 10 the reds. Time
GIN. los
The eighth enmo was credited TO the blues and the
earned the e.ory with hard work IL required oni
I'M 45s TO accomp lish the result but the three blue
| made many splriLed dashss and played SO deter
mincdy the could not success uliy defend thei
stronghold. Mr.. Belmont nnaliy, with raps In Que
Two order that sounded all ovtr tho Held, sent th
bali homo through the flags OF the blues.
| THE LAST GAME.
Tho ninth and last Tell 10 the reds Spirite
dashcs and aasites occurred repeatedly, each payc
showing im pro but the skill Of Mr. Oelrich
and Mr. Lorillard did the business, and IN minute
| thcv md made successful assault on the blues
fortress ana capturcd 1t. The games this Junctur
stood: -Reds, blues. y
On SATURDAY, alter tho races. polo Will DO playot
| ana The Now York Lacrosse CLUB VIII send pickc
teams into the field to contest Tor gold badge pi
presented by Mr.. Herman Oelrichs.
PIGEON SHOUTING.