Evening journal., 1915-07-02
American Poloisfs Active; No
Chance of Game With Britain
Nv BARRY PARIS

Omitted Press STAFF Correspondent
NEW YORK, July american
polo players may have to wait a year
or two before they get another oppor-
tunity to display their talent against
their British brothers-in sport. But
in the meantime the American play
ers are keeping in perfect trim just
as if the event was TO be played this
year as usual. The American polo
authorities realize there is little
chance for match for some time,
not at least until the war ends, for
England is the place the next match
will be staged
But the distance of the date is one
of the chief reasons why members Of
polo teams all over the country are
I practicing and playing exhibition
games. For when the British get
iready to give battle TO the Americans
on the polo field. Uncle Sans repre-
sentatives are determined to be pre-
pared
And the enthusiasm with which the
players have stuck TO their practice
n
/ tors is painfully absent and the ap-
/ plause of admirers lacking, argues
well for the spirit that dominates the
sport The local polo clubs have been
keeping in condition by playing at the
Meadowbrook Club. where friendly
rivalry has added to the sport.
The same spirit is evident in the
west, as testified by the spring
tournaments in California. From re-
ports reaching officials Of the Ameri-
can Polo Association every big polo
club in the country is faithfully fol-
lowing the leadership of the Meadow
brook Polo Club and maintaining its
fighting form, 10 be ready when the
opportunity for an international
match presents itself.
As a boost to the sport, Chairman
Herbert, Of the American Polo Asso-
ciation has mailed invitations to all
players, asking them to compete in
the tournaments arranged for this
season. This general opening Of the
doors Of the sport world to all corners
indicate that the Polo Association has
mo desire TO restrict members Of the
American polo team in international
I'ohltnt1 ~ play rum tne mtduuW-
brook Club
The American Polo Association has
leased the Point Judith Association
grounds. at Narragansett Pier. where
it is planned TO hold tournaments
every year. beginning this season
From the play during the season al
the Point Judith grounds the mem.
bers of the Big Four that will repre-
sent America in international
matches will be selected. as it is ex-
pected all the prominent players il
the country will at some time exhibit
their talents there
This unofficial elimination arrange
ment would give every player a fail
shake and should prove especially at
tractive to western players. Officials
of the Polo Association emphasizes
that they hoped players from tn
west would make an EFFORT to atten
the tournaments this year. as thei
appearance on the field is the bes
| evidence they can offer of their fitnes
to make the Big American Team.
II is desired that when the ne,
challenging team is formed the play
ers may be selected according 10 the
abilities and to make this possible
players will benefit themselves, an
the sport. by giving the America
Polo Association a chance to fairl
and adequately judge their capabil
ties The invitation is open and is {
! be we'll advertised over all the coun
try so that all who ride may read.