The Reinforcement Cup In the second semi-final match for the Reinforcement Cup Franke in's team, after a hard-fought four chukkas of exciting polo, last Wede nesday, at Kiangwan, defeated Burdick's "team by four to three, The result was close and Burdick's team only managed to score two goals, both by Sprague, and with the one handicap conceded—they finished with three goals, Frank }in, the captain of the winning team, played a spectacular game, scoring three out of the four goals, two utter brilliant runs down the field, Oliphant, for Franklin's team, we hitting: hard and playing well at Faek and scored the winning goal with a beautiful shot at a dimieult angle, The game was fast and hard fought throughout, The teams were:—Sprague, Fritz, Taylor, Burdick. (captain).
Hu, Heard, Oliphant and Prank-lin (captain), Umpire—Mr, J. A, Hayes.
The Final Game The final of the Relnforcement Cup resulted to-day ina win for Mr. J. A. Hayes's team, by the close margin of one goal. 'The game was hard fought throughout and spectacular, Only one foul was called and' the four chukkas were fast and clean, Franklin's team played well and were on the ball a great deal during the first—thr:
The first two chukkas neither side scored, though Franklin came danxerously near scoring twice after two brilliant runs down the field, In the third chuleka Oliphant scored from a pass by Heard, The fourth chukka witnessed some very exit ing plays. Hayes got away several times with the ball and finally tied the score after a long run and a hard shot at a difficult angle. The score stood tie with only a few minutes left to play when Rodger took a long chance and succeeded in scoring after the ball bounced luckily into the mouth of the goal from the post. The gong sounded with Hayes's team pressing for an-
Bring. General Macnaghten umpired the match and after the game introduced Mrs.
Hayes who kindly presented' the cups to the winning team in the absence of Mrs. Sheng.
Mr, 3. A. Hayes, captain of the winning team, gave a speech in [which he outlined the policy of the 'Kiangwan Polo Club, its history, and and stated how encouraging it was' to witness the enthusiastic efforts of the Chinese members of the Committee in stimulating interest amongst the Chinese.
Teams: Hayes (captain) Soong, Chalaire, Rodger.
Franklin (captain), Hu, Heard, Oliphant.
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