Cecil Smith, despite his polo prowess, had difficulty breaking into the elite sport. He was prevented from playing in Meadowbrook, the home of polo, by virtue of being a Texan cowboy. It was Tommy Hitchcock, the king of polo himself, who silently advocated for his inclusion; having seen Cecil play, he was itching to play against him to see if a worthy rival had finally emerged. And Cecil didn’t disappoint, masterfully beating Hitchcock and his team during their first match together.
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