College Women in Polo

Jan 21, 1915

Show Skill in Playing Match at Central Riding Academy

     Probably the first polo game ever played by teams of college women was watched by a large crowd last night at the Central Park Riding Academy. It was the opening match of the season, held under the auspices of the Alumni committee on Athletics of Barnard College.

     The players on the teams represented a number of colleges, including Vassar, Bryn Mawr, and Wellesley. The sides lined up as the Blue and the Red. The former won by 4 goals to 0.

     The women played a splendid game, and many of the spectators who went there expecting to see a burlesque on outdoor polo were pleasantly surprised and applauded the numerous good plays that were made.

     Both sides mixed it up, and apparently enjoyed a scrimmage as much as Devereux Milburn, or any of the international four. Miss Jean Moehle of the Blues was particularly aggressive, and was on the ball every minute. She sat deep in her saddle and had a fine, free swing on either side of her pony. There were one or two bad "crosses," but there was also a lenient referee, and they were overlooked.

     The Blues, consisting of Miss Jean Moehle, Emma L. George, and Lilllian Schoedler, started to rush matters immediately the ball was thrown in, and with the aid of surprisingly good work soon had the sphere in front of the Reds' goal. But Miss Kate Chambers cleared and then the Reds started pressing, and Miss Lillian Schoedler was called upon to save, which she did in fine style. However, the Blues would not be denied, and Miss Emma L. George fastened on the ball in midlfield and dribbled up to within ten feet of the goal, and scored the opening point for the winners. Two more were added before the period close. The Reds played with a little more ginger in the second half, and the Blues were only able to add a single tally to their total.

     With practice, the college women would give the famous Meadow Larks of Long Island a good tussle. On the side of the Reds were Miss Kate Chambersand the Misses Elmina and Alva Wilson.

 

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