File:George Francis Valentine Scott-Douglas obituary in the Western Daily Press of Bristol, Avon, England on June 13, 1930.jpg

Capt. Scott-Douglas Killed In Polo Accident. Pony Falls on Well-known Wilts Officer. Duke's Brother-In-Law. The death has occurred as the result of an accident while playing polo at Templeton, near Hurlingham, on Wednesday, of Captain George Francis Valentine Scott- Douglas, a brother-in-law of the Duke of Beaufort. Captain Scott-Douglas's pony came into collision with the pony of another player while taking part in the Young Cup Competition at Templeton. Captain Scott-Douglas's animal fell on top of him. He was picked up unconscious and taken at once to King Edward VII Hospital for Officers. A friend of Captain Scott-Douglas told a 'Press' reporter, yesterday, that when the accident occurred the Captain's pony was travelling slowly , had it been going rapidly probably he would have been thrown clear of the animal. "He was a fine driver and rider and a splendid all-round player," he added. "He was a very cheery man, well liked by all who knew him. an outstanding personality in the polo world, and one who will be greatly missed." Quiet End. An official of the hospital told a 'Press' reporter that everything possible was done for Captain Scott-Douglas directly he was brought to the hospital at 6 p.m. on Wednesday. "He died without recovering consciousness," said the official. " There was no pain, he just passed quietly away." Lady Blanche Douglas was present at the end. Captain Scott-Douglas's team, the Dolphins, on Wednesday beat the Lite Guards "B" team, and yesterday they were to oppose the Life Guards "A" team in the semi-final of the Young Cup, but the matches were cancelled. Hunt Mishap Three Years Ago. Lady Blanche Douglas, the wife of Capt. Douglas, is a sister of the Duke of Beaufort. She married, first, the sixth Earl of St German, who died as the result of a mishap in the hunting field, and her marriage to Capt. Scott-Douglas took place in 1924. They resided in the Sherston district, north Wilts. It was only a little more than three years ago that Capt. Scott-Douglas met with a serious accident when hunting with the Duke of Beaufort's hounds. His horse fell on the flat and in falling kicked him on the chin, fracturing his jaw and rendering him unconscious. Capt. Scott-Douglas was 32 years of age and the only son of Mr. Francis John Scott-Douglas of Caverton, Roxburgh, heir presumptive to Sir George Douglas. Bart- He. was educated at Malvern, and for some years held a commission in the loth Hussars, and served in the great war He was a well-known polo player, playin/ frequently at Ranelagh and Hurlingham and was keenly interested in hunting. Sorrow in Wilts. Earl St. Germans died in 1932, four years after his marriage, leaving two daughters, who are now 11 and nine years respectively. Capt. Scott-Douglas leaves no family. Great regret was expressed in the Sherston and Badminton districts yesterday, when the sad news of Capt. Scott-Douglas's death was learned, as he was very popular in hunting circles. The 'Western Daily Press' understand that Capt. Scott-Douglas's death will not interfere with the visit of Princess Mary to Badminton to-morrow, where she is to inspect Gloucestershire nurses. The inquest on Capt. Scott-Douglas will take place at Westminster to-day.

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