line, whereas the American Back constantly had to hit out. This is a fairly good indication of the way the play went, but it is only fair to say that, in'spite of the cooming preponderance of the British, there were several occasions on "which their No. 3 or Back had to go all out to catch the American No. 1 or No. 2 who frequently got ino the British three-quarter and were intercepted only in time. Thexe patchs of brilliant play made the game the more exciting for the spectators, 'An. experienced player, understanding the inner science of the great ame, must have been impressed by the way In which the! British invariably turned, ready to' take the ball for a pass. This accounted for the alma: instant! recovery which occurred after one} of America's dashes up the field, and if our Interport team will remember these tactics a very much! faster game is assured. A very old player was heard to say tha the stickwork was as good as any he had seen in India, The game throughout was exceptionally free from fou! in spite of the keen riding-off both sides. The worst foul was one of frequent occurrence, in the hook ing of sticks on the wrong side an opponent's pony, which invariably, is due more to excitability than anything else, In the briefest summing up, it was a game after which the losers were only too proud to congratulate the winners and the latter's only. regret was that they could not claim an outright in other words,! sport at its best.
Mankow Four will Play Shanghai and U.S. Teams The Hankow Polo team will ai rive in Shanghai about the middle September to play the Shanghai Polo Club four and the American team. Arrangements have been nade and dates confirmed whereby it is hoped Hankow, will play the Shanghai Polo Club on Thursday, September 16 on the Shanghai Polo-field and the U. S- team at Kiangwan on Sunday September 19. Races at Kiangwan on Saturday September 18, prevent the match being held on'that date.
These matches should prove splendid exhibitions of first class yale, for it is rumoured that this year's Hankow team is the strongest they have ever produced. Bi Lovatt, their veteran back, drives a long' ball and rivals McMichael for dash and back-strokes. Liddell and Palmer have made names for themselves on the polo-field at Tientsin and Hongkong, respectively. Dupree, the famous horseman and jockey at No. 1, plays a very fast and heady game. The Hankow {cam will be mounted by ¢he Shanghai polo men from a large field of well-trained polo ponies.
The Shanghai Polo Club four will! he chosen, no doubt, from Me-
Michael, Robinzon, Hickling, Beith, Dallas, Keswick and MacNaghten-'The American team will, be picked from Franklin,—Burdick, Rodg Sarpgue, Nelson and Allman,
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