The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-11-08
OAHU, IS Id; KAUAI, 6.

On the magnificent ridge enclosed
polo field at Moanalua yesterday after
noon the Oahu team defeated the visit
ing Kauaians by the score of 1914 to g.
Kauai, unfortunately, in the first two
periods seemed to be strangers to the
turf field and was equally unfortunate
in not being able to locate the ball |
with their mallets. but retrieved their
ill-luck in the last period by some ex-
cellent riding and mallet work, although |
the Oahu team outplayed the visitors
in team work and in individual play, |
their riding at times bordering on the
spectacular One or two nasty dis |
mounts at critical moments finally put |
one of the Kauai riders out of the |
game. Throughout, however, there |
was a splendid exhibition of daring |
horsemanship which augurs well for
the selection of the team which is to
play Burlinghame early in the spring. |
The Moanalua polo field may well
be called the finest tournament grounds
in the world, both in its picturesque
location as it lies nestled like an am
phitheater between the hills encom-
passing Nalua valley, and in the
adaptability of the field itself to the
sport. The grounds lie at the end OF
one of Honolulu's finest drives, which
leads through the large country estate
of Hon. S. NJ. Damon, the drive being
bordered by beautiful gardens, hedges.
rice fields, fringes of cocoanut palms,
and clear streams. Leaving the main
road a splendid drive leads off into the
polo valley, succession of changes of
scenery as it progresses calling
for the admiration of the polo enthu-
siasts. On either side of the drive
the rolling hills and gullies, carpeted
closely, in some instances far up the
sides of the ridges. The scene was
beautiful one.
The polo field lies as If in a basin,
smooth, level and laid out in lawn,
close-eropped On three sides rises a
terrace, upon which the driveway con-
tinues, circling the field. A rail fence
intervenes as a. barrier, preventing
carriage accidents. On the right side
is an attractive stable, with resting
rooms for the players. Beyond the
field the valley narrows toward the
ilQSG ONciiOohlllS lHuNdIQ odiu
Everything bordering the field is a rich
green hue. The field was carefully
marked by side line boards and the
goal posts at either end, and at the
lower end a marquee was erected yes
terday for officials. A spread of the
field gave a large space for carriages,
which yesterday was filled while the
road encircling the field was a black
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Territorial Band made the occasion
musical as we'll as athletic one. The
wealth and fashion of the city We're
present, and the feminine admirers of
Red and Blue, and they We're many.
kept up a shrill falsetto of enthusiastic
approval of plays S. NJ. Damon was
present on a horse and took a keen in
terest in the game, and appeared espe-
cially pleased at the large gathering.
Kauai-Reds-Jam Spalding, 1:
John Malina, 2; Charles Rice, g. Arthur
Rice,4.
Oahu-Blues-R w. Atkinson /:
Harold Castle, 2; w. F. Dillingham;, 8;
G. Dole, A.
The players. colors and ponies We're:
OAHU-BLUE.
r. w. Atkinson. No./1-Derby, blue
roam; Cocktail, white; Highball, buck
skin; Silver Fezz, brown, white face.
Harold Castle, No. Puck, brown;
Stephanus, buckskin; Gypsie, black.
w. F. Dillingham;, No. 3-Puuloa,
brown; Charcoal, black; Grandma,
white; Venus. bay.
Charles S. Dole. No. 4-"405." sorrel;
Zuleika, white; Hakulani, bay; Paul
inc, bay.
KAUAI-RED.
James Spalding, No. 1.-Sunfiower,
brown; Pono, bay; Lady Bess, sorrel;
Ruby, brown.
John Malina, No. Bob Wilcox,
brown; Kauai BoNasbay; Mokihana,
sorrel: Honi Kaua, black.
Charles Rice, No. S.-Picaninny, bay;
Enoka, roam; Sure Kela, bay.
Arthur Rice. No. 4.-Baby, white;
Forty-two, bay; Strawberry, roam.
Philip Rice, substitute.
The toss of the ball gave Dole's mall
let the initial stroke which sent the
Kauais careening down the field in
full chase, Castle having free field.
Rice rode Castle off, but Dole picked