New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-06-11
KING SEES POLO GAME.
ENGLISH TEAM BEATS AMERICANS BY
SIN TO FIVE AT RANELAGH IN
EXHIBITION GAME.

polo PLAYERS were defeated at Ranelagh this
afternoon by scratch English team. even by
the narrow margin of six goals TO hve increases
the English hopes of victory in the final contest
of the series for the American Polo Cup which
is 70 be played next Saturday
Against to-day's defeat of the American team
however must be set the fact that the Amert-
cans were not playing on their best ponies
Their mounts to-day were markedly inferior 10
those OF the English team. while the Enghsh
back Scott Robson. is certainly. next 10 MI
Buckmaster the finest back in England MI
Robson's playing to-day seemed TO be even more
brilliant than that of Mr.. Bucknaster IN the
previous cup games. while he scored almost IN
aided the goals which turned the triumph OF
the Americans into defeat
The exhibition game at Ranelagh to-day was
the greatest fashionable event of the tour OF
the American polo team The presence OF KING
Edward and Queen Alexandra at RaneIagh
drew out a great crowd of fashionable persons
who eagerly applauded every turn Of the game
Special preparations had been made for the re-
ception of the members Of the royal party. a
tearoom was built at the back OF the royal
stand and was artisticalIy decorated and richly
carpeted and adorned with the choicest cups
and trophies of the Ranelagh Club. In the
portico of this tearoOm King Edward received
the American players after the game his
ma iesty shook hands with each Of them and
thanked FoxhaT Keene. the captain OF the
team for fine afternoons sport
The game to-day was one of the hottest the
Americans have yet played The contest hung
first at the American and then at the Eng
hsh goal and was varied by long rushes the
length Of the field when one another OF the
backs would snatch the ball from the scrlm-
mage. and lead the whole field pounding race
10 the opposite goal, usually only to lose tnlS
advantage before a goal was scored
The interference Of the English players was
magnificent; their faster ponies enabled them
frequently to ride their opponents of the ball.
but the American team work was fine, and
largely offset the inferiority of the American
ponies and Foxhau Keene's famous backhand
stroke time and again saved the ball from under
the very maIets of the English players
Throughout the game the Americans showed to
the best advantage in close scrimmage. while
NJ Robson's powerful drives, whenever he got
the ball made UP much of the lost English
ground.
The American players remained at Ranelagh
this evening and d dinner in their honor was
given by the club
Large crowds visited RaneIagh 10 see King
Edward Queen Alexandra and the American
polo players. America was represented by the
same team as yesterday at birmingham, win
the exception of NJ. Waterbury, who played IN
stead Of r. L. Agassiz. The Ranelagh Cluo was
represented by what was considered 70 De a
very moderate team, consisting Of Captain Jen-
ner a. RawIinsOu, F. A Gill and Scott Robson
The game was TO have begun at p m, but the
King and Queen were forty minutes late
When their maJesties arrived the band played
the National Anthem. and they were conducted
When play began the English team got the
ball at once and scored within the first minute
The Americans then made good run for tnelr
opponents goal. and twice forced the EnshSn-
men to hit behind for safety England then MT
lawrence Waterbury got it. and had clear run
for the goal when one of the English ponies iell.
and almost Immediately afterward Waterbury
horse fell. Neither rider was hurt The Amer1-
cans soon had the ball again. and scored
At the opening Of the second period the Amer
lean goal in great danger, but the Anlerl-
cans soon got away and carried the ball down
to their opponents goal. twice forcing the Eng
lsh TO hit behind for safety. After lively scrim-
images in front OF the goal the Americans again
scored
the game. and scored within the first two MIN
utes.
During the rest of the period there was lively
PLAYING, which ended in another English goal
and the score at the end Of the period stood q
10 - in favor OF England.
The fourth period again saw the Enghshmen
forcing the pace. They quickly hit a goal, max
ing the score + TO in their favor
But at that stage Of the game the Americans
braced up, got two goals and tied tins score De-
fore the end of the period.
In the fifth period the Americans continued
their good play. and closed the period with the
score ; TO t in their favor.
In the last period the Englishmen tied the
score within the first three minutes Neither
side seemed able TO score again. but just before
the bell sounded the home team hit another
goal and Won the game.
The members OF the royal party showed keen
interest in the game. Besides their majesties,
Princess Victoria and Prince and Princess
Charles of Denmark were present
After the game King Edward emerged from
the pavilion and. accompanied by Henry White.
secretary Of the United States Embassy. said he
desired 10 meet the American players MI
White then introduced the Americans separately
10 the King who shook hands with each PLAYER
and conversed with FOXhau heene- HIS maJes-
~ EXPRESSED the pleasure which ne had expert
enced in witnessing the game, and said he an
ticipated further pleasure in being present at
the final game of the series for the American
Cup on Saturday next.