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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1914
Page
2
English team Cheape and Lockett clinched victory as Meadow Brook led late in the eighth period before a final English surge. Milburn and Waterbury starred for America with Montagne scoring a stunning goal, crowd roars and postgame celebrations marking a dramatic polo duel at Meadow Brook.
English polo team led by Capt Cheape defeats the Americans 9 to 6 at Meadow Brook. Milburn La Montagne Waterbury and Barrett star for the United States while Tomkinson and Cheape pace England with strong defense and scoring across four periods, culminating in a late English safety and final point.
England leads America 8 to 3 in the opening polo game at Meadow Brook Club Westbury with Capt H A Tomkinson Capt Leslie St George Cheape and Major F L W Harrett among victors. Attendance 35140. Trophy presented by Westchester Polo Club Newport BR 1 year 1886.
London Times special correspondent reports Lord Wimborne and British team winning the Westchester Polo Cup after a dramatic final period on Meadow Brook Field. Milburn, Lockett, Barrett, Cheape, Tomkinson, and others shine as Americans led by Waterbury and Monte fight hard but fall short by a quarter point, with cheering crowds and lasting polo drama.
Report outlines widespread ticket scalping at Meadow Brook for the polo event. Buyers on trains and at offices paid up to 25 dollars for seats, with boxes also offered at a premium. Officials warn outsiders’ tickets won’t be honored, while buyers still seek to profit amid lax distribution controls.
About 35 000 spectators attended the event at Meadow Brook with 200 Pinkerton officers directing seating and crowd flow. Special trains from Pennsylvania Terminal and Flatbush moved around 15 000 fans, while 3 000 motor cars used adjoining grounds with smooth post game dispersal.
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