The Washington times., 1924-09-13
IN INTERNATIONAL
POLO STARS
READY
Great Crowd Is Expected Out
to Witness Start of ,
Series
By TOM THORP,
International News Service.

WESTBURY, N. Y, Sept. 13.-|
Everything is in readiness for the
start OF the international polo cup
series this afternoon at o'clock, at
the Meadowbrook field, and despite
the many postponements a large and
enthusiastic gathering Of polo fans
10 expected to attend. The players
are on edge, the ponies are fit and
the field could not be in better con-
dition than it is right at present.
The sun of the past few days has
thoroughly dried out the field on
which the international games will
be played. The caretakers have done
their job we'll and there will be no
alibis due to the shape Of the turf
after the game is over.
Both English and American
players have shown tmpatience at
the delay and anxiously await the
throwing in of the opening ball
that will start the game on its way.
The opposing four concluded their
out on Thursday, being satisfied to
take things easier yesterday.
Expect Big Crowd.
The American polo committee
looks forward to a crowd of 10000
to witness the first game. Frequent
train service on the Long Island
railroad win carry the fans direct
from New York and other points to
the international field.
Early in the week the red, white
and blue four was installed a
favorite at 8 to l. These odds
have held since, although there may
be change in the quotation now
that Luis Lacey takes his place
as number man on the British
team. There has been little bet
ting, however.
the sea make this afternoon de-
ponds greatly upon the condition
of Lacey, who was taken down
with a case of shingles immedi-
ately before the originally scheduled
contest of last Saturday. Early to-
day it was officially announced
that Lacey had recovered and would
be in the English lineup.
With the Argentinian in the
game at back, the British chances
brighten visibly, for Lacey is prob
ably the greatest player among the
visitors. If the several postpone
ments have given time for the star
Of the British team to round into
shape again, there will be no regret
among American sportsmen.
Friends Fear Injury.
Many Of Lacey's friends, however,
have urged him not to take any
unnecessary chances, but the player
himself is anxious to get into the
fray.
The second of the series will be
played on Tuesday, September 16,
and the third and final contest,
which will be played regardless of
the outcome Of the first two games,
Is scheduled for the following Sat
urday, September 20.
The players on both sides are
anxious to get into action this
afternoon. The many delays have
made them nervous and fretfAll,
and they will be glad when the
referee throws in the bail and they
let loose once and for all.
While Captain Devereux Milburn,
leader of the American four, has
chafed at the delay, he has been
in agreement with Louis Stoddard,
chairman of the polo committee
that to play on heavy and slip
perry turf would not be fair either
to the British or American teams
nor to the public which comes out
to see polo of the highest type.
The Britishers are counting heav-
lily on the fleetness Of their ponies
In the series. They believe their
steeds will out-distance the Ameri.
can mounts in every race for the
ball.
A new angle entered into the
polo situation and was aired quiet.
ly during the week. Argentina, II
seems, would like to enter compe-
tition for the cup and make it a
three-cornered field, but the Brit.
ish frowned upon inclusion of the
South Americans and are not anx-
ious for them to enter.
ViscOunt WimbOrne Sails.
NEW YORK, September 49,
Surprise was occasioned here to
day on the eve of playing Of the
first of the international polo games
when Viscount Wimborne. wealthy
British polo enthusiast, whose pole
ponies and financial help have made
It possible for England TO enter
the international games, boarded 9
liner ana sailed for England.
Viscount Wimborne's hasty d