The New York herald., 1879-08-24
POLO.
POUR SPIRITED GAMES WITH THE wEsTcHEsTER
POLO CLUB

FOUR SPIRITED GAMES WITH THE wEsTcHEsTER
POLO CLUB.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
NEWPORT. II. l.. August 23. 1872
-Four very interesting games of polo. where ex-
pert horsemanship and good playing were notic-
able to the most Indifferent observer took place on
the polo grounds this afternoon. The weather was
favorable. the sky being with Clouds which
fact was appreciated by the players well as by
tho spectators There a large attendance.
the grounds being comfortably occupied by car
rages Three fourn hands at the place apart
for them and We're driven by Hon. August Belmont.
Mr.. Theodore A. Havemeyer and Mr.. Augustus
Whiting. lady the latter's coach had charge of
the horn which she blow as the coach arrived aud
also when it took its departure. much to the amuse
ment of the spectators. Among the visitors present
were the following:-His Grace the Duke Of Beau
fort. Sir John Rae Reid. Captain Percy. MIR.
James IL. Parker. Congressman Morton. Mrs.
Kemeys. Mr. Hugo o. Frtsche. Mr.. James Keene.
Mr.. c. NJ. Field Air. and Mrs S. s. Rowland. Mr..
Prank W. Andrews Mr.. Royal Phelps. Mr.. A. A.
Low. Mr.. William Astor. Mrs. John Carey. Jr.; Mr..
and Mrs. John L. Mahoney. Mrs. Ely Goddard. Mr..
and Mrs. Louis L. Lorillard. Mr.. James Gallatin.
Mrs. n. NJ. Beckwith. Mrs. L. w. Davis.
Mr.. Wesley Harper. Mr.. G.. Ii. Pendleton.
Mr.. and Mrs f. A. Fame, Mr.. Kane. Mr. Henry Bab-
cock. Mrs Il. NJ Cushing. Mr.. and Mrs. II. H. Hun.
newell. Captain Webb. the swimmer; Mrs. +. W.
Andrews. Mrs. A. q. Stout. Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred d.
Jessup and the Messrs. Jessup, Whiting. Beckwith
and Jones.
The games were ommenced ON time, the following
named gentlemen comprising the sides:--
REDs.-Mr. August Belmont. Jr.. captain; Mr..
Frank Iselin Mr. Harry Oelrichs, Mr.. Richard Peters
and Mr.. Carroll Bryce.
BLUEs.-Mr. james Gordon Bennett. captain; Mr..
+. Gray Griswold. Captain Candy and Mr.. Hermann
Oelrichs.
Mr.. William A. wadsworth chosen umpire.
and he performed the duties in u very satisfactory
manner.
The first game opened in very spirited
manner. Mr.. Grswold securing tho first
blow. and in less than minute the ball
was knocked out Of bounds. MIR. Peters was
noticed to be doing good work for the reds. The
ball was taken from the centre of the field by Mr.
Griswold who did not stop until be had sent it be-
tween the wickets. He was applauded Tor the skill
which he had shown. Tine minutes.
SECOND GAMx.
In the second game neither of the chargers were
able to touch the ball. After a sharp contest in
the ball up the hill and sent it out Of
bounds near the blues goal Mr.. Bryce
bali tossed in the field again than taken down
the hill at rapid pace. aud after sharp and warmly
contested struggle at the north end OF the hed the
| goal was captured by Mr. Griswold for the blues
Time. minutes.
THIRD GAME.
The third game was which will never be for
gotten By the players nor by those who witnessed it,
The reds determined. If possible. to either win
goal give their opponents plenty Of hard work
| Mr.. Griswold after the commencement OF the
game came very near taking the ball from the centre
| OF field to and within the wickets. but he unfor-
tunatey missed his third chance to strike it. The
reds kept the ball at their end OF the field for
time. and when it was finally turned in
but sent the ball out of bounds within
few feet of the goal which his opponent wanted to
win. The playing throughout the game was
| very spirited. and the excellent horsemanshp
displayed was remarked upon on all sides;
| bounds. and the umpire found that he
had plenty Of work to do Six times it sent
| the line the reds goal Messrs. Belmont and
Herman Oerichs. Bryce. Iselin and Griswold played
to advantage for their respective Sides After the
| had been in progress fifteen minutes it deemed
| advisable to take rest. the riders well the
ponies being in need of respite from their arduous
| work The game com mepced again in ten mi ties
| The reds played remarkably well. and backed up
| their captain in very satisfactory manner. Mr..
Peters able to rescue his side from defeat when
| Mr. driswod running of the ball. Itfrcquently
fell to the lot OF both sides to keep the ball the
goals which they desired to win. The blues sue
cceded, after hard struggle in winning the game,
Mr. Griswold sending the ball between the pennants.
| Time (including rest 81 minutes.
| FOURTH
| The fourth game followed brief rest. The reds
well managed and played remarkably well, but.
notwithstanding the fact that their team was one
man in excess Of the blues. they unable to be
on hand at the decisive moment. This game was as
exciting the Others and many of the play dis
| tinguished themselves by their skill The ball was
knocked about in all directions and the ponies gal
loped about at q speed which served to lend great
charm to the daring sport. Tho blues were deter
| mined to win while the reds left nothing undone
that would prevent their side from being white
| washed" The bali was kept near the reds goal. at
| the north end of the field, for lew minutes and
| after exciting contest it was sent inside
the flags by the captain OF the blues. Time min
The reds took their defeat very good naturedly
1t the general impression hat they deserv
ing or u better fate. Owing to the grounds being
engaged for the lacrosse tournament on Thursday
the games will be played Tuesday afternoon ut
the regular hour instead of on Wednesday.