Thanks to the Morning LineML POLO Update - Monday, July 14, 2008 - AM
In lieu of flowers, the family of Bobby Barry has asked that donations be sent in the name of Bobby to the Polo Players Support Group, 11924 Forest Hill Blvd. Suite 22-287, Wellington, FL 33414, phone (516) 528-3821, email
info@polosupport.com and website
http://www.polosupport.com/Read below Corky Linfoot’s remarks said before the opening day match at Santa Barbara yesterday afternoon:
“The polo community is comprised of just a small number of people. When a member of this group gets out of polo for whatever reason, the rest of us take note. When an influential individual dies, most all of us feel the loss and the ripple effect reaches all of polo. Because so many players are the sons, daughters, nephews and in-laws of other involved in the game, we grieve at such times with them. This has never been more apparent to me than now. Last week we lost one of the good guys. Bobby Barry died Thursday while jogging on the beach in Carpenteria. As in the case of all sudden deaths of young, fit friends the first reaction is shock. Even now, reaction from all of us who knew him is a combination of disbelief and injustice.
He was a father, son, husband, polo player and much more. But most of all Bobby was a survivor. Informed a few years ago that he had terminal cancer, undergoing surgeries and chemotherapy, Bobby continued a workout regime running stairs in the stadium at his hometown of New Braunfels, Texas. Doctors told him that he had a very small chance of survival and to put his affairs in order because his days were numbered and predetermined. Bobby’s reply to them was simple, direct and self defining. He said “You don’t know anything about me.” He came back to health with a vengeance.
Bobby has been a leading member of the USPA Professional Umpire program since then and a force to be reckoned with. His consistent, professional, and impartial performance as an official gained him the utmost respect from all. Bobby had one of the greatest smiles I have ever seen. His physical presence created an aura evident in any room. His natural good humor and Texas manner invariably drew people to him. He was slow to anger but unwavering once he drew a line in the dirt. In earlier years Bobby played professionally.
I had the great fortune to play both with and against him. He was a giver on the field and a workhorse and played the game without malice. He was an honor bound teammate and adversary. In recent years I have been involved in the umpire program here at Santa Barbara with Bobby. He was a leader of our group, which included his good friend and fellow umpire Rick Sears. Bobby made our job easier by defining our responsibility, honing our performances and backing us to the hilt in the inevitable times of turmoil. By my definition Bobby was a man who could serve as an example to many in polo and other aspects of life. Bobby will be sorely missed. For those of us who knew him our thoughts and best wishes go out to his entire family.
Corky LinfootFirst two quarterfinals in the Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup yesterday afternoon at Cowdray, and wins for Sumaya and Ellerston.
In the first game, Hilario Ulloa scored the winning goal for Sumaya in regulation. Sumaya was ahead from the 3rd chukker on, and 11-9 at the start of the sixth. After Milo Araujo score early sixth, three goals by Pablo MacDonough for Broncos tied the game at 12-all, Hilario Ulloa with that winning goal.
The second game was just as exciting, Ellerston and Cadenza trading the lead throughout the game, JP Clarkin and Alejandro Muzzio giving Cadenza a goal lead early fifth chukker, 10-9, Gonzalito Pieres and brother Facundo getting back to them for Ellerston to regain a goal lead going into the sixth chukker. Gonzalito Pieres scored first to give Ellerston a 2-goal lead, 12-10, John Paul Clarkin with one more, Cadenza now unable to tie the game back. Ellerston advanced with a 12-11 win.
Second series of quarterfinal today.
White Birch defeated Airstream 12-10 yesterday to claim the 2008 East Coast Open on a beautiful Summer afternoon in Greenwich. The teams played even in the first half, Francisco Lanusse with a fine run late third chukker to give Airstream a goal lead, 5-4, White Birch replying with the tying goal on the next play.
After a strong pep talk to his teammates at halftime, Mariano Aguerre came back very poised in the fourth chukker, White Birch outscoring Airstream 4-0 with excellent work by Todd Offen covering a very good Michel Dorignac. White Birch increased its lead to 5, 10-5, early fifth, but Airstream was still there, trying hard, and after a converted open goal penalty for 10-6, Peter Orthwein had a beautiful run from the ensuing throw-in, laying up nicely 120 yard ahead to himself for the kill, now Airstream down by three, 10-7. White Birch would regain a 4-goal lead late fifth on a defensive error by Carlucho Arellano (penalty #2), but again Airstream mounted a comeback in the sixth, Francisco Lanusse with the second of 2 goals to bring Airstream back, now within 2, 11-9, and 3:33 on the clock. Another error for Airstream cost a goal, White Birch now up 12-9 with under 2 minutes left. Still Michel Dorignac had one more run and goal, White Birch an excellent winner 12-10. With another strong game yesterday afternoon, Peter Brant was MVP and Chocolate was Best Playing Pony for Mariano Aguerre.
The 20 goal now moves to Bridgehampton, opening day is this coming Saturday July 19 at 4 pm. Seven teams entered, the draw held today.
USPA Eddie Moore Bracket Play, Day #2:
11am Bracket II Shekomeko Creek 10 Buena Vista 9Chukkers 1 2 3 4 5 6 TotalSC 1 1 0 3 2 3 10BV 3 2 1 1 1 1 9BV played very strong in the first three chukkers as they carried a 6-2 lead into the half-time break. In fact, without the handicap goal, BV was 6-1 from the field. However, Mr. Momentum switched onto a Shekomeko pony in the second half, as SC outscored BV, 8-3 in the final three, to take the match by a single handicap goal. BV’s Gaston Lisioli and Clemente Zavaleta teamed up for 8 goals, while Don Langlois scored their 9th. SC’s middle of Chino Frayssinet & Henry Zavaleta struggled in the first half but then coalesced in the second half and produced 7 goals, Conor Mahoney added one...and a pretty important one if you think about it. In addition, Henry’s statement after the game, “the difference for us in the second half was the hustle of both Conor and Guy. We could not do it without their effort”.
Henry took high score for the match with 5 tallies. Conor’s second half effort included a controversial.....ahem......hook that may be the hot topic over a few cold brews. We would go to the security surveillance cameras for further investigation if we had them..but we don’t. Of course there may have been a controversial play or two on the part of BV....as in an interesting angle on a bump or two off the play....but controversy and bar talk is just that...the end result today...10/9-Shekomeko.
2pm Bracket I Hawk Hill 10 Ramirez Financial 9Chukkers 1 2 3 4 5 6 TotalsHH 2 2 2 2 2 0 10RF 0 1 2 1 3 2 9Talk about a consistent performance by HH....2 goals in each of the first 5 chukkers. However, a lack of consistency in chukker 6 or maybe it was a greater effort by RF, almost turned the match. Sam Ramirez’s foursome found the goal 3 times more than HH in the final 2 chukkers. Steve Orthwein had 5 goals for the day, 4 of them in the second half. Oliver Butterworth accounted for the other 4 scores.
Marianno Gutierrez was the force to be reckoned with for HH as he had the day’s high score, finding the uprights 8 times. Philip Mactaggert found his first goal in Eddie Moore and Omar Sosa added the other. It was my first time up on our new scoreboard as 3rd man....and what a spectacular view....... a great perspective of the field.....Woody’s now talking portable bleachers...Im wondering about a whole string of portable raised boxes....and Duke is probably thinking Palermo Grandstands. (Comments by Tom Goodspeed)
USPA Eddie Moore Bracket Standings as of 7/13:Bracket I Hawk Hill 2/0Heathcote Farm 0/0Ramirez Financial 0/1Deerfield Hill 0/1Bracket IIColdstream 1/0Shekomeko 1/1Buena Vista 0/1Bracket III Longfield Farm 1/0Polo Do 0/0La Palmeraie 0/1
Mt. Brilliant/Faraway Farm - Crab Orchard Invitational. Sunday morning, Mt. Brilliant and Orchard Hill faced off under a light shower. Orchard Hill took an early lead and was up 5 to 4 at the 1/2, but Mt. Brilliant made it even in the 4th & 5th chukkers and pulled ahead once again under the strong handling of Ruben Coscia scoring the last two goals for Mt. Brillaint’s win, 10-9. Mt. Brilliant 10, Orchard Hill 9.
Sunday afternoon. A large crowd assembled beside the Man ‘O War field to watch Faraway Polo and Isla Carroll. The game was controlled throughout by Faraway, and again Whistle Uys showed he was a prominent force. In the end it was Faraway Polo 12 to Isla Carroll 8. (Comments by Gay Bredin)
Santa Barbara. “Long Beach played Grand Champions/Klentner Ranch to kick off the 20 Goal season at the Santa Barbara Polo Club. The Mayors trophy is the first tournament in our series of 20 Goal tournaments for the 2008 season. Long Beach was the first winner of the year. The score was tied in the last chukkar 14-14 when Mike Azzaro shot at goal with just one minute left to play, his 80 yd shot missed by only inches. Long Beach took the back off the end line and scored, Dan Walker putting his 8th goal on the scoresheet and giving Long Beach the victory. Mike Azzaro and Danny Walker tied for high scorer with 8 goals each. (Comments by Andy Smith
