Women Play Polo

1901

Lively Game at Aiken, S.C., Where a Gay Winter Colony Holds Sway

Aiken, S.C., March 8. - There was great interest among the Winter colony in the polo game between teams of women that was scheduled for today. The weather had moderated and was delightful and a large number witnessed the contest. The women have practiced for some time. Those who rode "man fashion" seemed quite at home. Mrs. Thomas Hitchcock. Jr. was Captain of the "Reds," with Mrs. George Eustis, Mrs. N.K. Hayes, and John Sanford. The "Blues" were Captained by Miss Langhorn, the other members being Mrs. Robert Shaw. Mrs. R.L. Stevens., and Mr. Stevens. The game resulted 2 to 3 in favor of the Blues. Reginald Brooks acted as referee.

  The town has been enlivened by late arrivals. Mr, and Mrs. E. H. Harriman and J. M. Waterbury arrived this evening in their private car. Lady Colebrook and SirEdward, with their host. W.C. Whitney who had but recently arrived, attended the polo game.

  Mr. Whitney and Mr. Thomas Hitchcock Jr., have purchased another large tract of land near Aiken.  The price paid was $20,000.

The New York Times