John Watson (polo)

New York Times on June 30, 1912

Sir John Watson was an Irish champion polo player.[1] He won the International Polo Cup in Newport, Rhode Island in 1876 alongside Captain Thomas Hone, Malcolm Orme Little, and Captain the Hon. Richard Lawley, 4th Baron Wenlock.[1][2][3]

References

  1. 1 2 Horace A. Laffaye, Polo in Britain: A History, Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Co., 2012, p. 33
  2. ↑ "Polo Cup Gift of Deed. August Belmont's Proposals Accepted by Hurlingham Club". New York Times. June 30, 1912. Retrieved 2009-11-24. The Hurlingham Club of London has accepted the proposal of August Belmont for the International Polo Cup. The document covering all the details of the deed of gift was framed last year by Mr. Belmont after a consultation with the Hurlingham Club. The original cup won by Sir John Watson's team at Newport in 1876 ...
  3. ↑ "Polo Ponies Sail To-Day. Will Be Used in the International Match at Hurlingham. The Pick Of Six Stables. Twenty-four in All, Furnished by Gould, Mackay, Cowdin, Agassiz, and "Larry" Waterbury". New York Times. January 11, 1902. Retrieved 2011-04-05. ... the American team hopes to bring back to this land the challenge trophy which was carried back to England by Sir John Watson's polo team from the Hurlingham Club ...
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