The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-17
POLO.

SPIRITED CONTEST AT PROSPECT PARK-MEssRs
BELMONT AND LoRILLARD LOSE -FOUR GAMES
OUT OF FIVE.
considerable number of admirers OF the exciting
game of polo assembled at the large field known
the Parade Ground. at Prospect Park. Brooklyn.
yesterday afternoon, at an early hour. to
witness a series of exhibition games between
members of the Westchester Polo Club. The field
was in excellent condition. 1t was cleared by tho
Park police, under the directions of Mr.. John Y.
Culyer. the chief engineer at Iiye p NJ and twenty
minutes later Mr. +. L. Iselin made his appearance
the field mounted on a spirited pony, and amused
the spectators by Knocking ball around.
few minutes before six Messrs. August Belmont.
Jr. Pierre Lorillard Jr, and L. Gray Grswold made
their appearance the field. closely followed by a
long string of ponies. DR.. James was chosen as
umpire. and the game was commenced. Mr. Belmont
and Mr. Lorilard taking sides against Mr. Griswold
and Mr. Isen The ball tossed into the air, and
a dash at full speed was made from each goal. Mr.
Griswod, being the best mounted. got the charge.
lie followed it up in fine style. making clean hit ut
every stroke, but unfortunately made knock out
instead of goal, he being pressed too closely
by Mr. Belmont to make his last stroke
with The ball placed tho
boundary line and knocked considerable distance
into the field. A hard tussle ensued and the bali
was again carried to the western extremity of the
field. When almost to the goal Mr.. Lorillard, by
desperate riding. in which he came near being dis.
a succession of straight shots to within short
distance of the eastern boundary line. when
it was again taken possession OF by the
reds who succeeded in carrying it almost to the
IRENE end of the field before Mr.. Belmont could get
chance to make single stroke. Mr.. Lorillard.
during this chase, was changing his mallet, which
compelled his partner to do some brilliant playing
to keep their opponents from scoring goal during
his absence. +. Belmont, by beautiful feat OF
horsemanship, got possession OF the ball and was
successful in making straight run, carrying
the ball in front OF him and almost made goal the
post. The ball was tossed within the bounds and
spirited contest ensued. The game was brought to
q close by Mr.. Grswold making the goal.
SECOND GAME.
In the second game Mr.. Griswold was first to reach
Mr.. Belmont took the charge. The ball was carried
wei toward the southwest corner Of the
who got possession through miss
by Mr. Belmont. Mr.. Iselin, with the
assistance OF his partner Mr.. Griswold carried tho
bali the east line It was placed on the line and
knocked in. and after slight skirmsh Mr.. Griswold
got possession of it and closed the game by making
goal after hard run, in which Mr.. Lorillard came
near being thrown over his horses head by collid-
ing with Mr.. 1selin.
THIRD GAME.
At fourteen minutes to seven the ball was
tossed up for the third game. Mr.. Girls
void was first to reach it. but as he made o
nent. spirited encounter took place. which finally
resulted in Mr.. Griswold making goal and closing
the game.
Mr. Griswold made the charge in the fourth game
and drove the Dali pefore MN over the boundary
line. 1t tossed in again and some scientific
work followed. which ended in Mr.. Griswold scoring
another goal making the fourth goal scored by him
during the contest.
FIFTH
The fifth game commenced at seven O'Clock.
Mr. Griswold making the charge. Mr.. Belmont
stopped the ball while on the fly and drove it
before him the boundary line, ut his
opponents end of the field. The bail
thrown back and again put over by Mr.. Iselin.
who, with the assistance of his partner carried the
ball almost without interruption over the boundary
line at the extreme end OF the field. 1t was carried
back, however, after some brilliant playing, and
finally sent through the goal by Mr.. Belmont.
At the close of the fifth game Mr.. Grlswold with
drew from the field and Mr.. Belmont played
three games against Mr.. Lorillard and Mr..
Iselin. The first by Messrs. Loril-
lard and Iselin in minute and the second
in two minutes, Mr.. Lorillard making both goals.
The third game was won by Mr.. Belmont in four
and three-quarter minutes. The sport was brought
to a close by match between Mr.. Belmont and MIR.
Lorillard which lasted seven minutes. and was won
lAxM Mr. Rel naon