New-York tribune., 1921-11-18

made up purse which was converted
into four prizes for officers horses
which were competing for the overseas
cup. The horses were Judged for mans
ners, conformation, performance, as
saddle horses and performance over
eight jumps not to exceed four feet,
There were more than q score Of en-
tries and the horses were In the ring
for an hour. Major j. A. Barry was
finally chosen as the winner of the cup,
with Submersible, from Fort Riley,
Kansas. The first prize was 5000 in
cash in addition to the cup. The Sec
end prize of $500 went to Lieutenant
r. McCreery on Major General Har-
bord's Gaylark, and the third prize Of
$50 was won by Captain Schaefer on
Chiswell, big chestnut gelding, also
from Fort Riley
The $1,000 stake for harness ponies
was one of the features~of the after
noon. It was won by Mrs. James Put
mans Melbourne Fire, whose share of
the stake was S400. Then $500 went
to Sir Eric, which won in a class with
similar conditions earlier in the week.
Kitty Melbourne, his stable mate, won
the $3.50 purse. Mighty Mite, Braistield
Lois and Nimbus took the three re-
naming, which were $120, $50 and $40.
hand class with four showy browns,
but some of the railbirds disagreed
with the judges and woulG have given
the blue ribbon to Jack Donnelly with
the Marlin Farm four. They were dark
chestnuts with four white feet, and
the effect certainly was dashing as
they flashed around the ring. They
were we'll calculated to catch the eye
of the spectator.
Poloist Breaks Nose
Major A. H. Wilson, star player on
a West Point polo team, suffered a
with the polo team of the New York
Riding and Driving Club. The acci-
dent happened in an exciting mix-up
at critical period of the game, the
major being struck hard blow on the
nose with mallet. He was forced to
retire Immediately. His absence was
felt by his team, and the Riding and
Driving Club players won, .13 to 8.
William H. Moore Is now the owner
of the Sir James Challenge Cup, pre-
sented by the late Alfred G. Wander
bilt, the cup having been in competi-
tion since 1918. 1t was won that year
by Judge Moore's Lord Seaton, and
won again in 1917 by Judge Moores
4hiSaHs 4ScSulIlS Olliy one more VIC
tory to have the cup for his own, Judge
Moore last night with Melancthon
scored his third triumph. Netherhalls
Pride won the reserve ribbon.
The $4,000 stake for saddle horses
had twenty-five entries, and they we're
in the ring nearly an hour. Bohemian
Actress, owned by John Grocer, won
first purse, Of $500. The second place
purse of S400 went to Mrs. Loula Long
Combs's Hazel May. Mrs. Walter Han
ley's Driftwood Blaze took the third
purse of $500. Other purses were cap
tured by John Crozer's Sir John, o. W.
Lehmann's Mildred Star, and S. T. Har-
bison's Firestone.
The Smithtown Hunt Cup was won
by Isaac II. Clothier on his brown
gelding, Judge. The cup was competed
for by hunters ridden by amateur
members of recognized hunt clubs.
The entries were shown over six
jumps, these being brush, stone wall
ln-and-out, water jump, post and rail
and white slat fence. Perfection
counted 80 per. cent. Mr. Clothier's
horse had clean record, and the rider
was given thunderous ovation.
Results of the Judging
The awards:
Glass 200 (officers' polo mounts, up to
carrying l65 pounds; r. z. Strawbridge
cup)-First. Countess II, br. M. owner, t.
br. m, owner, U. S. Military Academy
third, entry of Sd Cavalry and Sd +. A.,
Fort Myer. Virginia.
carving 1870 pounds; W. A. Hartman cup9 S
First, Darlington. CHI. M, owner IL 81