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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1913
Page
5
A dramatic 1920s style polo match saw the United States and Great Britain clash as 20,000 spectators watched. Captain Whitney and Larry Waterbury starred for the Americans, consolidating late pressure to secure a hard fought cup victory amid fast rides and risky maneuvers.
United States defeats Great Britain 48 to 44 in a soccer international. Captain Cheape led Great Britain with late penalties and goals from Stoddard and Whitney aided by United States scorers Waterbury Milburn Ritson Lockett and Stoddard. Game duration about 1 hour 40 minutes with substitutions La Montagne Stevenson Agassiz Phipps and Lord Wade among the substitutes.
The article chronicles a dramatic polo match at Meadow Brook with intense riding and key plays. Captain Lockett and Captain Cheape are featured for bold efforts as the Americans and English vie in a lengthy overtime. A ruling crowd including Will G. McAdoo and numerous society figures fills stands. the United States secures the win amid spirited riding and close calls.
A listing of numerous figures including Mr. and Mrs Allan Pilkerton, Mr. and Mrs James Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Frothingham, and many others from Lenox and Boston attend a social display. Prominent attendees include W Butler Duncan, J J Albright, W H Hollins, and John Hartwell among others. The gathering features a parade of toilettes shown in boxes and along a promenade, reflecting a high society event with extensive participation across elite circles.
A polo match summary details ten goals with players Cap tain Cheape Stoddard Frenke and Waterbury scoring. The narrative notes backhand strokes and various short offside and long hits, including a standout long drive of 200 feet and a safety by Captain Ritson.
A list of attendees including Mrs Albert Gray and numerous society names. notes a great variety of gowns and summer parasols. Describes fashions: white mull, taupe satin, pale pink, and other fabrics. large hats of straw and plumes. many wear silk and satin combinations with floral accents and decorative accessories. The piece catalogs outfits and notable wearers among prominent New York society figures.
Mrs. Payne Whitney presented the Polo Cup to the Defenders after the match at Meadow Brook polo house. Ht Whitney Devereux Milburn Lawrence Waterbury L E Stoddard and H Ll Herbert assisted as officials and substitutes stood nearby. The large loving cup was passed hand to hand as cheers and good will filled the clubhouse.
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