17 JUNE 1911, Page 3

After two splendidly contested games the English Polo Team have

been defeated by the Americans, who thus retain the championship which they won on the occasion of their visit to England in 1909. The result is attributed to slightly better generalship and a superiority in the numbers and quality of the ponies. It is gratifying to learn that the contest was fought out in the best spirit of sportsmanship on both sides and without any of the regrettable incidents which have marred the harmony of international athletics of recent years.