Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-08
INTERNATIONAL
POLO CANES To
START TUESDAY

challenge of the invading Britishers.
Within A few days sporting enthu-
siasts will know if the American four
have upheld the prestige gained at
Nottingham in 1909 and retained two
years later at Meadow Brook when
the American team demonstrated its
right to keep the cup first put into
play at Newport, R l.. in 1886.
The American team is composed Of
the following:
Louis f. Stoddard. No. l; Lawrence
Waterbury, No q Devereaux Mil
burn. No 3, and Harry Payne Whit
ney, No. 4. All of the defenders with
the exception of Stoddard were on the
team in 1911. Stoddard takes the
place of Monte" Waterbury, who was
unable to get into proper physical
condition in time to make the team.
Stoddard however, has shown such
skill in practice games at Piping
Rock and Meadow Brook, that there
does not appear TO be any doubt but
tat he will acquit himself with credit
in the International contests.
MiIburn To Play Forward.
Milburn and Whitney change pos
itions on the team this year. In the
last match Milburn played back, but
he has shown such remarkable skill
in carrying down the ball and In
riding off" the opposition players
that this year he has been shifted
forward where he will have a more
active part in the competition. Capt
Whitney takes the responsible place
Of goalkeeper.
The English team is composed Of
the following:
Capt. Leslie St. George Cheape. No
,r.s4g-
Cant. Gerald r. Ritson, field captain
No 3; Cant Vivian Lockett at back
The Duke of Westminster financial
hacker Of the birmingham Club. OF
which rhe challenging poloiSts are
members, and Harry Payne Whitney.
financial hacker of the American
team, have spent close to million
dollars. in arrangements for the
matches Polo ponies are expensive
and only the best-the craCkerjacks
of America and Great Britain have
been selected
Match To Be Hard Fought.
No American polo player viii for
a moment waiver in his belief that
the cup win he defended successfully,
but all will admit as freely that the
match will be hard fought. All look
for a close contest. on the eve OF
y
of five to one We're freely offered that
the Americans would win, and as the
event resulted. 10 was a false price.
This time the only talk of betting is
en- even terms and il may happen
that the English teams will be an
odds on favorite for the first game.
Wagers will only reveal what the
stockholders. the lawyers Of the clubs
and the men of the street viii think
Of the outcome, often the bets are
made on GOOD information. but as Of
ten wronC conclusions are drawn.
Captain Whitney is so Indifferent to
a wager that he does not even SEM
a commission 10 the ring on ms race
horses. unless for sentiment in some
famous race.
As chain is 10 stronger than us
weakest link. so the ponies of team
may be ceneralized on form what Is
known IF certain performers.
Californian Ponies Best.
There are no better polo ponies
going than the hot-blooded Calltor-
mans il a man can ride them rlgnt
CAPTAIN Whitney's men had al ,thelr
disposal two years ago the best halt-
dozen ever brought to the Atlantic
roaet Three of them. the Volunteer
loan of Walter Dupee and four CAL
ifornians were used in two games.
Hobson. Miss Hobbs, Berta and A.
vernic.
Lieutenant Edwards vas the only
PLAYER to make a goal for the Engilsn
team and Of his six he rode the TWO
gr8vs PRETTY Boy. and Pigeon |. but
making the most use Of the laItei.
Nutmeg. a chestnut, and Tiger. bay
pelding were used by captain Cheape,
but he only had Tiger out In one pc
sE4. al o. Ia
and sometimes may have allied the
money. Captain LLOYD made quite too
much of the handsome Liner chest
nut mare Energy and the chestnut
geIding Machine. He had only one
other mount that could raise a gallop,
the gray mare Velocity. II was Tor
tunate for the defenders that he was
shy on mount
Several Ponies Here Before.
Several Of the ponies which the
English players brought with them
we're here two years ago They are
TIGER Nutmeg Kilkenny. Energy
Machine, Pigeon, and Pretty Boy I'm
known was not brought over. a the
Duke Of Westminster il playing MIN
on the other side.
Energy. the chestnut mare, is the
finest polo pony in the world, ana
one OF the best IN the lltlh- LIS SSo
son at the Olympic Horse Show in
london. she won two championship
cups. two silver cups and string OF
otner prizes Pretty Boy. the Hea-
bitten gray gelding. is also "A prize
winner. But watch out for the flea =
bitten one He may take nip out
Of your shoulder in passing, but as
James. the stock boss. says: w men
you're inside when with i'm p all
right enough But 'e's Snappy-
$500 for Box.
Those who wish to witness the
matches on June 10 and Il will have
To come through" with the sum OF
so cents for even "stand-up
seat" in the field. at both
ends Of the goal posts For 5000. now
ever, il viii be possible TO obtain a
h6x located near the center OF the
stand. Society. il is expected. VII
occupy these boxes in full force.
Thousands Of applications have been
received for seats, and from pres
eut Indications. the attendance VIII
be close to 10000 The boxes and
seats are sold for the entire season,
which. if necessary. will include
third game The result hinges on
the best two out Of three games
Some of the boxes are for sale for
the season at $50. GEandstand seats
near the center Of the field cost SIS,
other seats SO East stand seat