POLO.
W LLLLNCTON TOCKNAMENT. l'cr Press Association. Wellington, Last Night. . The polo tournament was continued ■fit Minimar to-day in good weather. Two games in the Handicap Cup were
played, tli e teams being the four losing teams in the games that have been played (or the SaviUe Cup. The first matcli was between \i cllington 15 (him-
dieap 4 goals) and Christchurch (handicap 8). This was a fast game, and ended with the score, counting handicaps, Christchurch 18, Wellington B 10. The Southern men were mounted on the
fastest ponies, with the exception, perhaps, of Skerrett (Wellington). Cowlishaw played a magnificent game, and was more or less responsible for most
of I lie .scoring on his isde. Skeirett's ponies were faster than those of his colleagues, who were therefore not supported at times. The second match, Fern Flats (handicap 16) v. Wellington A {handicap —), linished with the score, counting handicaps, Fern Flats 20, Wellington A 14. This was an exciting game, l>eing fast and furious throughout, and the ponies had a severe trial. Clark played a fine game for Wellington, and was well supported by Johnston.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 87, 1 April 1908, Page 3
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186POLO. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 87, 1 April 1908, Page 3
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