British sport past and present . and this being the impression there was not at theoutset much enthusiasm, the only feeling in the bosoms of thespectators being one of curiosity ; but as the game got into fullswing and it was seen, that instead of being overpowered, theCalcutta men were fully holding their own, it gave way toexcitement, which became intense when after a short strugglethe Calcutta scored first blood by making a goal. Loud cheering then arose, and the other members of theclub, who had hitherto been depressed and almost silent on-lookers, awoke as from a trance, and for the rest
British sport past and present . and this being the impression there was not at theoutset much enthusiasm, the only feeling in the bosoms of thespectators being one of curiosity ; but as the game got into fullswing and it was seen, that instead of being overpowered, theCalcutta men were fully holding their own, it gave way toexcitement, which became intense when after a short strugglethe Calcutta scored first blood by making a goal. Loud cheering then arose, and the other members of theclub, who had hitherto been depressed and almost silent on-lookers, awoke as from a trance, and for the rest of the matchencouraged and aided their representatives by cheering adviceand enthusiastic shouts. The Munipoories who were lookingon grunted guttural dismay when the first goal was made, andlooked as if they did not altogether like the appearance ofthings. After a brief respite the second game was the first game it was obstinately contested, but unlikethe previous game the goal was secured by the Munipoories, 216 Polo. ^ c.^/tr^c
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