Manila Polo Club at 75

Nostalgia /

 

Balloons released to the sky on Forbes Field precede the opening of the 1984 Polo Season.

 

 

 

Miniature replicas of the Past Presidents' Cup are given to winning teamsters.

 

Very junior Club members have an early go at the art of equitation.

 

In between the high adventure of the chukkers is the low key drama of refreshing, recharging, pausing, and the changing of ponies.

 

 

Swimming is one of the most popular family-shared activities that has the membership and their guests trooping to the Club pool.

 

Tennis has outstripped most of the other sports in popularity.

 

Badminton has its share of adherents among the Club's cosmopolitan membership.

 

Baseball, a popular national sport in the Philippines up to 1941, is continually rekindled and played on the Polo Club diamond.

 

 

Pelota enthusiasts find commodious well-appointed facilities for the enjoyment of their sports.

 

Children enjoying Santa's presence

 

Children have their own happenings, such as a Christmas Party amid a tropical setting.

 

Swimming competitions make a big splash each time, while ribbons and medals create young aquatic celebrities.

 

 

Orphan's Day at the Polo Club is a colorful, fun-filled treat that young wards look forward to.

 

 

Wives and their children learn the finer points of equitation.

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