New-York tribune., 1899-06-20
POLO.
WEST CHESTER WINS AN EXCITING con-
TESLA MONTAGNE'S BRILL
IANT PLAYING

Philadelphia June 10 (SpeciaD.-The conditions
here to-day ideal for good polo, and the tou<-
nament at the Philadelphia Country Club start'S
of this afternoon under the most delightful al
spices. The field, level as o billiard table. was In
excellent shape the ponies swift. and the players
on their mettle. the competitive teams-Rockaway
and West Chester-reazing that they were In duty
bound TO do their prettiest before select Phila-
dephia gathering Members OF the home club saw
to 1t that nothing was lacking that would tend 10
the comfort OF the visitors and the latter did their
share by putting up rattllng good game
The West Chester team made up about the
same seen IN the New-York tourney. excepting
that Eugene Reynol played at No. /. instead Of F.
II. Allen; L. Waterbury. f. c. Potter and f. l..
Beeckman lining up in the order named. Total
handcap-l7
The Rockaway team had w A. Hazard forward,
F. s. Conover, jr. at No. q John E. Cowdin. half
back (captain). and young Rene La Montague, NO.
4. Total-22 goals
The West Chesters, starting with FIVE goals In
hand played scientifically and with brilliance as
individuals. Larry" Waterbury grand bay
nag proving. OF yore. the star OF the outfit, he
being in a position which suited him admirably.
and he made good use Of his opportunities. His
driving strokes from either side dexterous reaches
overland while racing along the border. and his
remarkable plunge into the midst Of his opponents
greeted with rounds Of applause.
Beekman backed" like a Trojan and made some
remarkable shots, while Potter scored thrice.
Eugene Reynal made his debut this season in this
game and acquitted himself well at his post. also
scoring for his side The team actually earned
many goals as its opponents and deserved every
IL got
The Rockaway team worked strongly by
Cowdin in the early bouts. He repeatedly placed
the ball where his men could handle H. ana theh
IL they failed. he always on nand 10 direct or
save II, and four times registered Tor MS slde AZ
times he much more impressive than Larry
Waterbury, and he rode some excellent cattle
notably handy well-turned gray, but later in the
game his younger opponent was his equal az intel
Vals, which is saying quite great deal as the
"Old Invincible" is Il past master with mallet and
ball. Hazard, al forward. got some splendid ieav-
ings. and several times took the ball away from
the company, while the spectators waited breath-
lessly for him 10 score, and on one occasion ne did
in fine form.
Rene La Montague, however, was. as predicted N
the pet Of the onlookers He was surprisingly
clever at Bookkeeping. and his back handers, pIcK-
ups and rides out kept the crowd at concerj ptch
From under the ponies feet he would snatch al 4
ball. and then. he long learned IN the more
youthful game of bicycle polo would cut short
and send II underneath mis- own mount TOT Il COZ
league to take along -.
The second period was the most scientihc Dut
the third was the hot one and here II was that
Cowdins and Waterbury's play proved most eHec-
tive. The last period was comparatively SOW ou'
even that was rich in aIl-around, clever play.
Summary Of score.
Han First Second Third Fourth To-. To.
dicap. period. period. period period tals
Westchester . less = d -
Referee-Charies E Msther. scorer-C. r. Wood
Tmekeeper-J c. Groom
The next game is set for Observation-Disclosures
agt. Philadelphia Second.