The New York herald., 1922-08-27


received from England the Argentine
total should have been 80. but the
American officials decided to play under
the ratings as they existed when the
entries were made. This. OF course,
favored the invaders, put it availed
them nothing in so far as victory was
concerned.
The match inaugurated the big inter-
national tournament for the Herbert
Memorial cup and was witnessed by less
than ] 900 persons. 1t rained all through
the afternoon and at 5 o'clock, when
play was to have started, the campus
was mottled with little lakes. 1t looked
as IL the match would have to be post
poned. but after a long series OF con-
situations, decision was reached to go
ahead with the game.
And what a battle 1t was-a stirring
battle all the way reaching its climax In
n wild. reckless, desperate last period.
with the fighting Americans riding the
South Americans to a standstill.
1t was a matter which once more
demonstrated that American polo is SUI
preme: that American tactics are para
mount. Though the Orang County
team was rated a: only 25 goals, II came
within two goals OF attaining the total
OF the Argentinians. True. the heavy
field may have been more to the dlsad-
vantage OF the visitors than II was to the
startling Yankees; true. the cuppy
campus undoubtedly handicapped the
hard hitting Argentinians. but the fact
remains they were beaten: that they
are out of the Herbert Memorial and
that this evening they lost their greatly
desired chance to meet the Meadow
Brooks next Wednesday That privilege
now goes to the orange County side.
Americans Brilliant.
The Americans led at the recess after
the fourth period by to Z. five OF those
eight being their allowances. The Ar
gentinians were at their best in this
half. But in the second division OF four
chukkers the Yankee mallet wielders
outdid themselves. They actually beat
the South Americans in that half BY
; goals TO 3. They sent the fight to
high pitch, and as the periods rolled BY
and the Americans still showed in front
the crowd reused itself TO a sharp dem
onstration and vociferous appreciation
Of the brilliant efforts or the Orange
county players As the last period came
and the Americans showed lead OF
two goals the situation became tense.
The last, fighting efforts or the Argen-
tinians still We're TO be reckoned with.
But the Americans were more than
equal to their task. They rode off their
desperate rivals: they battled scintil-
latingly, outstroked their rivals and
brought the pace right TO the Argen-
tinians. Tho South Americans let out
to the last notch and endeavored TO
ride the Yankees Off their mounts. But
the valiant little ponies OF the Orange
county team, as well as the players.
were right there with them. The Ar
centinians not only failed 10 rally. but
the lone score OF the period went to the
Americans. Stevenson the hard riding.
reliable, dashing Mike" sent the little
wooden ball between the posts. And 50
no scored his teammates sent up a
shout OF triumph which echoed across
the adjacent waters and was met with
4 greater series OF yells from the stands
The ArgentInians were beaten.
Standing out as the big surprise or the
match was the rattling good work Of
w. Averill Hartman, great son OF
noble father. Hartman led the Ameri-
cans In scoring. putting four goals 10
his credit.
Four a goal man he was revela-
tlon. Right behind him came 6. 6. Rum
soy. an goal star, who shot three
goals. The eighth. actually made by
the Yankees. was Stevenson's parting
shot. As for the Aygentinians. Luis
Lacey was their bright particular star.
That was expected. Lacey scored 5
goals, two OF them from free shots after
fouls. Jack Nelson got and John
Miles 2. David Miles did not score.