The New York herald., 1878-07-11
POLO At NEWPORT.
The Season Opened with Very
Spirited Playing.
MEETING OF THE POLO GOVERNORS.
Athletic Meetings and Lacrosse Championship
Games TO Be Among the Sum-
mef Attractions
Tpr rxnEonApu TO THE HERALD. ]

NEWPORT, r. l., July 10, lS7s
The members of the Westchester Polo Club played
tho drst game ol the ther grounds In this
city this afternoon and naturally there was consider
able interest In tho event. Ths grounds were In ex-
cellent condition, but sne players had to be worry
careful with their poues as they mad not used them
Tor a long time somo unusually wiry, and
others too heavy Tor work on the polo
neld There was quite q number Of the summer
RESIDENTS present, the attendance, considering the
fact that NO Official announcement had been made OF
the opening game, showing the ssason's sport Will
be literally patronized. Mr. r. Lorillard and Mr..
August Belmont were present with their iour-in-
hands The players wero MIR. Farman Rogers, Mr.
August Belmont, Jr. Mr.. E. W. Davis, Mr. r. Gray
Grswod, Mr. Carroll Bryce, Colonel George X. Fsar-
ing and Mr. Pierre Ioriard. Jr, all but Aessra Bel
mont and GriswoId participating in the games The
latter acted as umpire.
FIRST GAME.
Msssrs Davis and Fenring made the opening charge,
but both missed the bail and before Davis could turn
mis- IN IN anaegabe pony his maet was broken by Mr.
Rogers Mr.. Fearing then took the ball before him.
but was prevented from sending IL through tho
enemys goal pats by Mr.. Bryce Mr.. Fearing soon
got control ball again and with three powerful
and well directed blows It between the psnnants
and the game. Time, minutes.
SECOND GAME.
This teok Q longer time TO play, and warmly
contested MessrA Bryce and LoriIlard charged, the
former sedug In reaching and Arst striking tho
ball Mr. Fearing then knocked It we'll toward his
goal where there come warm work in close
quarters The blues sent II to the centre OF the lot
where Fearing took with lightning speed along the
eastern boundary line and thence across the Geld TO
his goal, whore It was knocked out OF bounds X
was gspt the goal for some time and
was repeatedly sent over the line Mr.. Lor,l-
VNudA hnHk atrnkR
ana he was followed by Mr. Rogers, who
took II away IN good style, but It was no use The
reds were determined to win which they did by Mr..
Fearing sending the object home. Time minutes
GAMR.
Nessre. Lorillard and Bryce were selected to make
the charge the first named gentleman with his fleet
looted pony rcacuing and hitling the bali arst de
som Mos s Ssoana y and be well sap
ported by Mr.. Lorard. The reds soon had It
near their opponents goat once more and
blues, however, planted 1t III the centre OF the LOT,
where Messrs. DAVIS aud Lorilard played to advan.
tagc for the reds the former sending u the goal
which he desired TO capture Rogers got away and
sent IL up the hill with Two heavy blows, when
returned by Mr.. Fearing. II was Kept Dear tho goal
for some time. where ane playing was witnessed. II
first one end OF the lot and then
the other. aIl contesung every inch OF
ground, ana II a matter OF doubt which side
would win. Tho excellent playing oi Mr. Lorillard
was espcc cctally noticeable, also that OF the
other new player Mr. DAVIS, who have appeared
to better advantage had he been PROVIDED with bet
tor pony The blues fought very hard, but the odds
struggle II was decided in favor OF the reds who mad
thus shrae straight gamos. Time, 10 minutss
FOURTH GAME
Mr. Fearing did not play N this game his pony
needing rest The sides were thus oven IN number.
Tho only noticeable feature about this game that
the ball kept In the centre OF the field during
the greater part OF the contest. Mr. Rogers finally
secured control and sont u bstwesn the pennants.
Time, minutes.
Messra ROGERS and Lorxrd charged, the latter sue
ceeding IN Eetting the wooden sphere, ana had he
nave straight Il would have gone between the
but Instead IL went out OF bounda Msssrs.' Davis,
ana Rogers, alter It was tossed in, played 10
advantages. Mr. Bryce was evidently dstsrmined
long placing The ball front OF the goal winch
he wanted " capture. Mr. Loriilsrd TOOK 1t away
from dangerous position with two neat blows but
he was followed closely by Mr.. Rogers prevented
Mr. LorIlard from having his own way sitogethss
Mr. Rogers play at tnis point was excellent No
sooner had he hnished when he was followed up Dy
his partner, who also played wih skin. The bali
kept in the OF the ned for minutes, when
Mr. Rogers sent II weil toward his goal with MIR.
Lorillard at his heels, who sent Il back iron
buss' territory, but tine latter bent victory,
and aiter hard contest captured their nrst goal
Tme ID minuteh
THIS game was also closely contested, and Il was
OF tue blues TO leave the fold the
two eames but this not realized. MessrA Lorii.
lard and Rogers chargeu, the former getting
the nrst crack ut u, seuding u 10 wi,hin u lew
rods OF his goal Mr. Bryce, with three
The goal aud, In the previous games
It was KEEP: in tho centre OF the enclosure
their control, but they were outpaycd by the reds
almost point and through the skitui manage
:ueuL OF Mr.. LorIIlsrd the reds won tho game Tue
stood nve Tor The reds to Tor the blues
and, darkness coming on II was deemed advisable not
TO play more.
GOVERNORS.
The governors vi The Polo Cub neld meeting this
morning, which lasted nearly three hours The Ut
most harmony prevailed. Mr. Fearing presided aud
AR Belmont acted as secretary Mr.. Elliot Zbrowski
the huntsnun was elected u member OF the club. The
challenge the Buffalo CiuU road ana accepted
und September was the date decided upon TO meet
the buffalo team IN Buffalo ana play tie return
match IL Will De RENE mDrreu that the Baiaio Cub
were beaten al tins place last sumner captau oil
the Wsscnester viii DC decided upon during
next tour weeks who will select his ior the Bui
taIo match IRON among those who makesthc best
record during the season.
SUMNER.
The IN stter OF Introducing nrst class athletic
sports on tho polo grounds dutns the season was
Iuiiy discussed, although uo definite arrangements
were q ~ TO dates 1t IS certain that there will
pe Two atnictc meetings. aud one day or more will
be devoted games oi lacrosse Tor the champion
ship ot America IL deeiIed that attractions
should not take pace on polo dsyt--viz, Wcdnes-
days and Sstnrdays-and IL was also agreed carry
out last years programme to the Nt or with the
option OF having music ON both daya band viii DO
AT the grounds ou saturdays, an should ITS attend
auce on Wednesdays Ue deemed advisable, II VIII
also pc present on those days several oi the gov
ermors came expressly 10 attend the meeting. A
season of rare sport Is predicted by the members OF
tho club