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Women Polo Pioneers Challenge Rough Sport Style
A historical magazine piece by Charles N. Lurie examines women organizing polo amid danger and expense. It highlights elite players like Mrs. Thomas Hitchcock and Eleanor Sears, their ponies, training, and the argument that polo is not unsuitable for women. The piece notes Hitchcock and daughter Helen playing against each other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurangzebe
Florence
Adelaide
Estelle
Eleanor Sears
Boston
California
Thomas Hastings
New York
Thomas Hitchcock
New
Long Island
Meadow Brook
Watson Webb
Helen Hitchcock
Thomas
Meadow Brook Club