Group XV. No. 327 Price 10 cents ATHLETIC LIBRARY PYKAMIDiSiBUILDING U-^ "« ^K^ 'r t,\*.2 Tfc.^~!^a ByW: tJ. cromie Americah Sports Publishing Co. i,„;> .„, !!i, 21 Warren Street, New YorK ifsiu'l. Class Ti VS'il Book ^__ Copight N" COPyRIGHT DEPOsn: Spalding's Athletic Library Anticipating the present ten- dency of the American people toward a healthful method of living and enjoyment, Spalding's Athletic Library was established in 1892 for the purpose of encouraging ath- letics in every form, not only by publishing the official rules and records pertaining to the various pastimes, but also by instructing, until to-day Spalding's Athletic Library is unique in its own par- ticular field and has been conceded the greatest educational series on athletic and physical training sub- jects that has ever been compiled. The publication of a distinct series of books devoted to athletic sports and pastimes and designed to occupy the premier place in America in its class was an early idea of Mr. A. G. Spalding, who was one of the first in America to publish a handbook devoted to athletic sports, Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide being the initial number, which was followed at intervals with other handbooks on the sports prominent in the '70s. Spalding's Athletic Library has had the advice and counsel of Mr. A. G- Spalding in all of its undertakings, and particularly in all books devoted to the national game. This applies especially to Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide and Spalding's Official Base Ball Record, both of which receive the personal attention of Mr. A. G. Spalding, owing to his early connection with the game as the leading pitcher of the champion Boston and Chicago teams of 1872-76. His interest does not stop, however, with matters pertaining to base ball; there is not a sport that Mr. Spalding does not make it his business to become familiar with, and that the Library will always maintain ita premier place, with Mr. Spalding's able counsel at hand, goes without saying. The entire series since the issue of the first number has been under the direct personal supervision of Mr. James E. Sullivan, President of the American Sports Publishing Company, and the total series of consecutive numbers reach an aggregate of considerably over three hundred, included in which are many "annuals," that really constitute the history of their particular sport in America year by year, back copies of which are even now eagerly sought for, constituting as they do the really first authentic records of events and official rules that have ever been consecutively compiled. When Spalding's Athletic Library was founded, seventeen years ago, track and field athletics were practically unknown outside the larger colleges and a few athletic clubs in the leading cities, which gave occa- sional meets, when an entry list of 250 competitors was a subject of coni- ment; golf was known only by a comparatively few persons; lawn tennis bad some vogue and base ball was practically the only established field A. G. Spalding EDITORS OF SPALDING' S ATHLETIC LIBRARY sport, and that In a professional way; basket ball had just been invented; athletics for the schoolboy— and schoolgirl— were almost unknown, and an advocate of class contests in athletics in the schools could not get a hearing. To-day we find the greatest body of athletes in the world ia the Public Schools Athletic League of Greater New York, which has had an entry list at its annual games of over two thousand, and in whose "elementary series" in base ball last year 106 schools competed for the trophy emblematic of the championship. While Spalding's Athletic Library cannot claim that the rapid growth of athletics in this country is due to it solely, the fact cannot be denied that the books have had a great deal to do with its encouragement, by printing the official rules and instructions for playing the various games at a nominal price, within the reach of everyone, with the sole object that its series might be complete and the one place where a person could look with absolute certainty for the particular book in which he might be interested. In selecting the editors and writers for the various books, the lead- ing authority in his particular line has been obtained, with the result that no collection of books on athletic subjects can compare with Spalding's Athletic Library for the prominence of the various authors and their ability to present their subjects in a thorough and practical manner. A short sketch of a few of those who have edited some of the lead- ing numbers of Spalding's Athletic Library is given herewith : JAMES E. SULLIVAN President American Sports Publishing Com- pany; entered the publishing house of Frank Leslie in 1878, and has been connected continu- ously with the publishing business since then and also as athletic editor of various New York papers; was a competing athlete; one of the organizers of the Amateur Athletic Union of the United States; has been actively on its board of governors since its organization until the present time, and President for two suc- cessive terms; has attended every champion- ship meeting in America since 1879 and has officiated in some capacity in connection with American amateur championships track and field games for nearly twenty-five years; assistant American director Olympic Games, Paris, 1900; director Pan-American Exposition athletic department, 1901 ; chief department physical culture Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St. Louis, 1904; secretary American Committee Olympic Games, at Athens. 1906; honorary director of Athletics at Jamestown Exposition, 1907; secre- tary American Committee Olympic Games, at London, 1908; member of the Pastime A. C, New York: honorary member Missouri A. C, St. Louis; honorary member Olympic A. C, San Francisco; ex-president Pastime A. C, New Jersey A. C, Knickerbocker A. C; president Metropolitan Association of the A. A. U. for fifteen years; president Outdoor Recrea- tion League; with Dr. Luther H. Gulick organized the Public Schoolf* Athletic League of New York, and is now chairman of its games commit- tee and member executive committee; was a pioneer in playground work and one of the organizers of the Outdoor Recreation League of New York : appointed by President Roosevelt as special commissioner to the Olympic Games at Athens, 1906. and decorated by King George I. of the Hellenes (Greece) for his services in connection with the Olympic Games; ap- pointed special commissioner by President Roosevelt to the Olympic Games at London, 1908; appointed by Mayor McClellan, 1908, as member qf the Board of Education of Greater New York. EDITORS OP SPALDING'S A THLETIC LIBRARY WALTER CAMP For quarter of a century Mr. Walter Camp of Yale has occupied a leading position in col- lege athletics. It is immaterial what organiza- tion is suggested for college athletics, or for the betterment of conditions, insofar as college athletics is concerned. Mr. Camp has always played an important part in its conferences and the great interest in and high plane of ^^If ^^^P^""* to-day. are undoubtedly due more to Mr. Camp than to any other individual. Mr „<.!,.,.„ .7 ^, Qaxnp has probably written more on college athletics than any other writer and the leading papers and maea- hilf^r!.t'"^^'«^,Y^fv!^f•^^ l'^'''^^^ ^f^"^^ ^^^ ^^Pe'-t opinion on foot ball, track and field athletics, base ball and rowing. Mr. Camp has grown ^^!^^\ u ® athletics and is a part of Yale's remarkable athletic system While he has been designated as the "Father of Foot Ball, " it is a well l^^^r^K ^^ *,^^* '^^"u"? ^^^ college career Mr. Camp was regarded as one of the best players that ever represented Yale on the base ball field so when we hear of Walter Camp as a foot ball expert we must also remem- ber his remarkable knowledge cf the game of base ball, of which he is a great admirer. Mr. Camp has edited Spalding's Official Foot Ball Guide since It was first published, and also the Spalding Athletic Library Wk T^^yZi^ ^^^^r?^* ?^"- ■7^%'"^ is certainly no man in AmericaSToK Crai qualified to write for Spalding's Athletic Library than ^&! DR. LUTHER HALSEY GULICK ^ The leading exponent of physical training in America; one who has worked hard to im- press the value of physical training in the schools; when physical training was combined with education at the St. Louis Exposition in 1904 Dr. Guhck played an important part in that congress; he received several awards for his good work and had many honors conferred upon him; he is the author of a great many books on the subject; it was Dr. Gulick, who, ■ jT; — ^ , ,. ^ acting on the suggestion of James E Sullivan' organized the Public Schools Athletic League of Greater nIw York and PW.-*^ ?^'* Secretary; Dr. Gulick was also for several years Directo, of Physical Training m the public schools of Greater New York. resiSiing AmpH^«'°"n°r 'rT-**'^ Presidency of the Playground Associatfon of America. Dr. Guhck is an authority on all subjects pertaining to ohva ical training and the study of the child. perwmmg to pnys. JOHN B. FOSTER Successor to the late Henry Chadwick ( Father of Base Ball") as editor of Spald- ing s Official Base Ball Guide; sporting editor of the New York Evening Telegram; has been in the newspaper business for many years and is recognized throughout America as a leading writer on the national game- a staunch supporter of organized base ball, his pen has always been used for the better- ment of the srame. EDITORS OF SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY TIM MURNANE Base Ball editor of the Boston Globe and President of the New England Leagrue of Base Ball Clubs; one of the best known base ball men of the country; known from coast to coast; is a keen follower of the g-arae and prominent in all its councils; nearly half a century ago waa one of America's foremost players: knows the game thoroughly and writes from the point of view both of player and an official. HARRY PHILIP BURCHELL Sporting editor of the New York Times; graduate of the University of Pennsylvania; editor of Spalding's Official Lawn Tennis Annual; is an authority on the game; follows the movements of the players minutely and understands not only tennis but all other sub- jects that can be classed as athletics; no one is better qualified to edit this book than Mr. Burchell. GEORGE T. HEPBRON Former Young Men's Christian Association director; for many years an official of the Athletic League of Young Men's Christian Associations of North America ; was con- nected with Dr. Luther H. Gulick in Young Men's Christian Association work for over twelve years; became identified with basket ball when it was in its infancy and has fol- lowed it since, being recognized as the lead- ing exponent of the official rules: succeeded Dr. Gulick as editor of the Official Basket Ball Guide and also editor of the Spalding Athletic Library book on How to Play Basket Ball. JAMES S. MITGHEL Former champion weight thrower ; holder of numerous records, and is the winner of more championships than any other individual in the history of sport ; Mr. Mitchel is a close student of athletics and well qualified to write upon any topic connected with athletic sport; has been for years on the staff of the* New York Sun. EDITORS OF SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY MICHAEL C. MURPHY The world's most famous athletic trainer; the champion athletes that he has developed for track and field sports, foot ball and base ball fields, would run into thousands; he became famous when at Yale University and has been particularly successful in developing what might be termed championship teams; his rare good judgment has placed him in an enviable position in the athletic world; now with the University of Pennsylvania ; dur- ing his career has trained only at two col- leges and one athletic club, Yale and the University o£ Pennsylvania and Detroit Athletic Club; his most recent triumph was that of training the famous American team of athletes that swept the field at the Olympic Games of 1908 at London. DR. C. WARD CRAMPTON Succeeded Dr. Gulick as director of physical training in the schools of Greater New York: as secretary of the Public Schools Athletic League is at the head of the most remarkable organization of its kind in the world; is a practical athlete and gymnast hLnself, and has been for years connected with the physi- cal training system in the schools of Greater New York, having had charge of the High School of Commerce. DR. GEORGE J. FISHER Has been connected with Y. M, C. A. work for many years as physical director at Cincin- nati and Brooklyn, where he made such a high reputation as organizer that he was chosen to succeed Dr. Luther H. Gulick as Secretary of the Athletic League of Y. M. C. A.'s of North America, when the latter resigned to take charge of the physical training in the Public Schools of Greater New York. DR. GEORGE ORTON On athletics, college athletics, particularly track and field, foot ball, soccer foot ball, and training of the youth, it would be hard to find one better qualified tnan Dr. Orton; has had the necessary athletic experience and the ability to impart that experience intelligently to the youth of the land; for years was the American, Britisb and Canadian champion runner. EDITORS OF SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY FREDERICK R. TOOMBS A well known authority on skatingr, rowinfir. boxing, racquets, and other athletic sports; was sporting editor of American Press Asso- ciation, New York; dramatic editor; is a law- yer and has served several terms as a member of Assembly of the Legislature of the State of New York; has written several novels and historical works. R. L. WELCH A resident of Chicago; the popularity of indoor base ball is chiefly due to his efforts; a player himself of no mean ability; a first- class organizer; he has followed the game of indoor base ball from its inception. DR. HENRY S. ANDERSON Has been connected with Yale University for years and is a recognized authority on gymnastics; is admitted to be one of the lead- ing authorities in America on gymnastic sub- jects; is the author of many books on physical training. CHARLES M. DANIELS Just the man to write an authoritative book on swimming; the fastest swimmer the world has ever known; member New York Athletic Club swimming team and an Olym- pic champion at Athens in 1906 and London, 1908. In his book on Swimming, Champion Daniels describes just the methods one must use to become an expert swimmer. GUSTAVE BOJUS Mr. Bojus is most thoroughly qualified to write intelligently on all subjects pertaining to gymnastics and athletics; in his day one of America's most famous amateur athletes; has competed successfully in gymnastics and many other sports for the New York Turn Verein; for twenty years he has been prom- inent in teaching gymnastics and athletics; was responsible for the famous gsminastic championship teams of Columbia University; now with the Jersey City high scho^ EDITORS OF SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY CHARLES JACOBUS Admitted to be the "Father of Roque;" one of America's most expert players, win- ning the Olympic Championship at St. Louis in 1904; an ardent supporter of the game and follows it minutely, and much of the success of roque is due to his untiring efforts; certainly there is no one better qualified to write on this subject than Mr. Jacobus. DR. E. B. WAR MAN Well known as a physical training expert; was probably one of the first to enter the f eld and is the author of many books on the sub- ject; lectures extensively each year all over the country. W. J. CROMIE Now with the University of Pennsylvania; was formerly a Y. M. C. A. physical director; a keen student of all grymnastic matters: the author of many books on subjects pertaining to physical training. G. M. MARTIN By profession a physical director of the Young Men's Christian Association; a close student of all things gymnastic, and games for the classes in the gymnasium or clubs. PROF. SENAG A leader in the fencing world ; has main- tained a fencing school in New York for years and developed a great many cham- pions ; understands the science of fencing thoroughly and the benefits to be derived therefrom. SPALDING ATHLETIC LIBRARY Q\ Giving the Titles of all Spalding Attiletic Library Books now Q vt=:^ in print, grouped lor ready reference / Jj ^CP^ SPALDING OFFICIAL ANNUALS No. I No. lA No. 2 No. 2A No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 No. 7 No. 8 No. 9 No. ro No. 12 Spalding' Spalding' Spalding' Spalding' Spalding' Spalding' Spalding' Spalding' Spalding' Spalding' Spalding' Spalding' Spalding' Official OfTicial Official Official Official Official Official Official Official Official Official Official Official Group No. 1 No. 202 No. 223 No. 232 No. 230 No. 229 No.* 225 No. 226 No. 227 No. 228 No. 224 r Base Bail Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide. How to Play Base Ball. How to Bat. How to Run Bases. How to Pitch. How to Catch. How to Play First Base. How to Play Second Base. How to Play Third Base. How to Play Shortstop. How to Play the Outfield. How to Organize a Base Ball Club. [League. How to Organize a Base Ball How to Manage a Base Ball Club. How toTrain a Base Ball Team How to Captain a Base Ball How to Umpire a Game. [Team Technical Base Ball Terms. Ready Reckoner of Base Ball Percentages. BASE BALL AUXILIARIES No. lA Official Base Ball Record. No. 319. Minor League Base BallGuide No. 320. Official Book National League of Prof. Base Ball Clubs. No. 321 Official Handbook National Playground Ball Assn. Group II. Foot Ball No. 2 Spalding's Official Foot Ball Guide. No. 324 How to Play Foot Ball. No. 2a Spalding's Official Soccer Foot Ball Guide. No. 286 How to Play Soccer. No. , 231^ No. 219. Base Bali Guide Base Ball Record Foot Ball Guide Soccer Foot Ball Guide Cricket Guide Lawn Tennis Annual Golf Guide Ice Hockey Guide Basket Ball Guide Bowling Guide Indoor Base Ball Guide Roller Polo Guide Athletic Almanac FOOT BALL AUXILIARY No. 332 Spalding's Official Canadian Foot Ball Guide. Group III. Cricket No. 3 Spalding's Official Cricket Guide. No. 277 Cricket and How to Play It. Group IV. Lawn Tennis No. 4 Spalding's Official Lawn Ten- nis Annual. No. 157 How to Play Lawn Tennis. No. 279 Strokes and Science of Lawn Tennis. Group V. Golf No. 5 Spalding's Official Golf Guide No. 276 How to Play Golf . Group VI. Hockey No. 6 Spalding's Official Ice Hockey Guide. No. 304 How to Play Ice Hockey. No. 154 Field Hockey. (Lawn Hockey. No. 188 < Parlor Hockey. (Garden Hockey. No. 180 Ring Hockey. HOCKEY AUXILIARY No. 256 Official Handbook Ontario Hockey Association. Group VII. Basket Ball No. 7 Spalding's Official Basket Ball Guide. No. 193 How to Play Basket Ball. No. 318 Basket Ball Guide for Women. BASKET BALL AUXILIARY No. 323 Official Collegiate Basket Ball Handbook. ANY OF THE ABOVE QOOKS MAILED POSTPAID UPON RECEIPT OF 1 CENTS "^ SPALDING ATHLETIC LIBRARY Itowlln) Bowling (iPODp VIII. No. 8 Spalding's Official Guide. Group IX. Indoor Base Ball No. 9 Spalding's Official Indoor Base Bali Guide. Group X. Polo No. 10 Spalding' s Official Roller Polo Guide. No. 129 Water Polo. No. 199 Equestrian Polo. Group XI. Miscellaneous Games No. 201 Lacrosse. No. 322 Official Handbook U. S. Inter- collegiate Lacrosse League. No. 248 Archery. No. 138 Croquet. . No. 271 Roque. f Racquets. No. 194 < Squash- Racquets. ( Court Tennis. No. 13 Hand Ball. No. 167 Quoits. No. 170 Push Ball. No. 14 Curling. No. 207 Lawn Bowls. No. 188 Lawn Games. No. 189 Children's Games. Group XII. Alhletics No. 12 Spalding's Official Athletic Almanac. No. 27 College Athletics. No. 182 All Around Athletics. No. 156 Athletes' Guide. No. 87 Athletic Primer. No. 273 Olympic Games at Athens. 1906 No. 252 How to Sprint. No. 255 How to Run 100 Yards. No. 174 Distance and Cross Country Running. [Thrower. No. 259 How to Become a Weight No. 55 Official Sporting Rules, [boys. No. 246 Athletic Training for School- ATHLETIC AUXILIARIES No. 311 Amateur Athletic Union Offi- cial Handbook. [book. No. 316 Intercollegiate Official Hand- No. 302 Y. M. C. A. Official Handbook. No. 313 Public S c ho ol s Athletic League Official Handbook. No. 314 Public Sch'-ols Athletic League Official Handbook — Girls' Branch. No. 308 Official Handbook New Yorlc Interscho^astic Athletic Association No. 317 Marathon Running. No. 331 Schoolyard Athletics. :^C=: /r Group XIII. Alhletic Accomplishmenis No. 177 How to Swim. No. 296 Speed Swimming. No. 128 How to Row. No. 209 How to Become a Skater. No. 178 How to Train for Bicycling. No. 23 Canoeing. No. 282 Roller Skating Guide. Manly sports ( By Brack.) Boxing. Fencing. ( By Senac.) Wrestling. How to Wrestle. Ground Tumbling. Jiu Jitsu. How to Swing Indian Clubs. Dumb Bell Exercises. Indian Clubs and Dumb Bells. Medicine Ball Exercises. Pulley Weight Exercises. How to Punch the Bag. Tumbling for Amateurs. Professional Wrestling. Group XV. Gymnasiics No. 104 Grading of Gymnastic Exer- cises. No. 214 Graded Cal i sthenics and Dumb Bell Drills. Barnjum Bar Bell Drill. Indoor and Outdoor Gym- nastic Games. How to Become a Gymnast. Fancy Dumb Bell and March- ing Drills. No. 327 Pyramid Building Without Apparatus. Exercises on the Parallel Bars. Pyramid Building with Wands, Chairs and Ladders Group XVI. Physical culture No. 161 Ten Minutes' Exercise for Busy Men. [giene. Physical Education and Hy- Scientific Physical Training and Care c f the Body. Physical Training Simplified. Hints on Health. 285 Health Answers. Muscle Building. [ning. School Tactics and Maze Run- Tensing Exercises, [nasties. Health by Muscular Gym- Indigestion Ti-eated by Gvm" GetWell: Keep Well. [nasties. Twenty-Minute Exercises. Physical Training for the School and Class Room. Group XIV. No. 18 Fencing. No. 162 No. 165 No. 140 No. 236 No. 102 No. 233 No. 166 No. 200 No. 143 No. 262 No. 29 No. 191 No. 289 No. 326 No. 254 No. 158 No. 124 No. 287 No. 328 No. 329 No. 208 No. 149 No. 142 No. 185 No. 213 No. 233 No. 234 No. 261 No. 285 No. 28S No. 290 No. 325 No. 330 ANY OF THE ABOVE BOOKS MAILED POSTPAID UPON RECEIPT OF 10 CENTS SPALDING ATHLETIC LIBRARV Group I. Base Ball onicinl The leading Base Ball i official authority of same. Contains the ial playing rules, with xplanatory index of the s compiled by Mr. A. G. Spalding; pictures of all the teams in the National. American and minor leagues; re- 4 lews of the season; college Base Ball, and a great deal of interesting in- formation. Price 10 cents. No. 2J>2— How to riar Baae Edited by Tim Murnan*. New and revised edition. Illustrated with pic- tures showing how all the various carves and drops are thrown and por- traits of leading players. PricelOcents No. 223— How to Bot. There is no better way of becoming a proficient batter than by reading thi^ book and practising the directions' Numerous illustrations. PricelOcents^ No. 2:t2-How to Ban the Bases. This book gives clear and concise directions for excelling as a base run- ner; tells when to run and when not to do so; how and when lo slide; team work on the bases; in fact, every point of the game is thoroughly explained. Illustrated. PricelOcents. No. 230-HoTv to Pitch. Anew, up-to-date book. IUcont*nts are the practical teaching of men who have reached the top as pitchers, and who know how to impart a knowledge of their art. All the big leagues' pitchers arc shown. Price 10 cents. No. 229— HotT to Cntch. Every boy who has hopes of bang a clever catcher should read how well- known players cover their position. Pictures of all the noted catchers in the big leagues. Price 10 cents ^"'Ba^e"""" '" '*'"'' ''^'"' Illustrated .with pictures of all the prominent first basemen. PricelOcents. '^"•j22«^-H«^,v to Play Second The ideasol-the best second basemen have been incorporated in this book for the especiaL benefit of boys who want to" know the fine points of play at this point of thediamond. PricelOcents. '*'»jj22r— How to Play Third Third base is. in some respects the Important of the infield. All th? No 21!*— Ready Reckoner of Base Ball Percentages. To supply a demand for a book which would show the percentage of clubs without recourse tothearduous work of figuring, the publishers had these tables compiled by an expert. PricelOcents. BISK Group m. No. %I.L ALXII.IARies. - Spaldine'x Oltlcliil Bnse Ball Recorii. Something new In Base Ball. Con- tains records of all kinds from the be- ginning of the National League and official averages of all professional or- ganizations for past season. lOcenU. N°o. 319-Minor Leairae Baae Ball Gnide. The minors' own guide. Edited by President T. H. Murnane. of the New England League. Price 10 cents. No. 320— Official Handbook of the National Leaene of Professional Base Ball CInbs Contains Che Constitution. By-Laws. Official Rules. Averages, and schedule of the National League for the current year, together with list of cUib officers and reports of the annual meetings of the League. PricelOcents. No. 321— Official Handbook .\atlonal IMayerroand Ball AxKoclntion. This game is specially adapted for playgrounds, parks, etc.. is spreading rapidly. The book contains a descrip- tion of the game, rules and officers. Price 10 cents. Foot Ball Official Cricket Official 3— Spaldine's Cricket tiolde. The most complete year book of the game that has I ever been published in America. Reports of special matches, official rules and pictures of all ^ leading teams. Price '^"•. 277-Cricket; and How to Play It. By Prince Ranjitsinhji. The game described concisely and illustrated with full-page pictures posed especially for this book. Price 10 cents. Group IV. Group n. 22S— How to Pli >• Short* Shortstop is on* of the hardest posi- tions on the infield to fill, and quick thought and quick action are necessary for a player who expecu to make good as a shorutop, Illus. PricelOcents. ^"o.:.'*f?;ir" '" ■•"" «■•' '■."■''i~""^ *" Condi; Hoi Jo Cni.lnin n iVan,; ||,„ to Mannce n 'I'enni; Hn\ to I iiipire; How lo Or KnutTo a i.eneiie: Tech nicnl Tern.s of Rnse Ball I useful guide Price 10 cents Edited by Walter Camp. ConUins the new rules with diagram of field; All- America teams as selected by the leading authorities; reviews of the game from various sections of th« ntry; scores; pictures. 10 ( Hot to Ploy Foot Edited 'by Walter Camp, of Yale Everything that a beginner wants to know and many points that an expert will be glad to learn. Snapshots of leading teams and players in action with comments by Walter Camp! Price 10 cents. ^ No. 2A-Spaldlne-s Official Bairi';.v.r;! ^""" f-"-' A complete and up-to- date guide to the 'Soccer' game in the United States containing instructions for playing the game, official 10 I No. 2,SC-How to Ploy Soc- How each position should be played written by the best pla.ver in England in his respective position, and illus- trated .with full-page photographs of players in action. Price 10 cents. FOOT HAI.I. Al Xil.lAIIIRS. No. 332 — Siinldinu's Officinl g«nndl«n Foot Ball The official book of the game in Can- Lawn Tennis paldlns's Official Tennis Annual. Contents include reports of all important tourna- ments; official ranking from 1885 to date; laws of lawn tennis; instructions for handicapping; deci- sions on doubtful points: management of tourna- ments: directory of clubs: nd keeping a court, lllus- Price 10 cents. 157— How to Play Lawn A complete description of lawn ten- nis: a lesson for beginners and direc- tions telling how to make the most im- portant strokes. Illustrated. Price By P. A. Vaile, a leading authority on the game in Great Britain. Every stroke in the game is accurately illus- trated and analyzed by the author Group V. •SpnI. Golf Contains records of al important tournaments articles on the game i various sections of the country, picturesof prom- inent players, official play- ing rules and general items of interest Price 10 cents. No. 27<;— How to Ploy Golf. By James Braid and Harry Vardon the world's two greatest players teli how they play the game, with numer- ous full-page pictures of them taken on the links. Price 10 cents. Group VI. ada. Pric Giiii Hockey Official Ice official rules, pictures of leading teams and players records, review of the season, reports from dif- ferent sections of tK« United SutesandC Price 10 cents. SP)\LDING ATHLETIC LIBRARY No. 3<»4— How to Play Ice Hockey. Contains a dc8erip''^n of theduties Of each player. Illustrated. Fricc 10 Nn. 154— FIfUl Hocker- Prominent in the sports at Vassar. Smith. Wellesley. Bryn Mawrand other leading colleges. Price 10 cents. No. IXK— Lawn Hockey. Parlor Hockey, Garden Hockey. Containing the rules for each game. Illustrated. Price 10 cents. No. ISO— Rins Hockey. A. new game for the gymnasium. Exciting as basket ball. Price 10 cents. HOtKlSV AUXILIARY. No. ^.'iti— OIHclal Handbook of the Ontario Hockey AsBoriation. Contains the official rules of the Association, constitution, rules of com- petition, list of officers, and pictures of leading players. Price 10 cents. Group VII. i^^*' No. 7— Spnldine's Olflclal Rasket Hull Guide. Edited by George T. Hepbron. Contains the revised official rules, de- cisions on disputed points. records of prominent teams, reports on the game from various parts of the country. Illustrated. Price 10 cents. No. Ifl.-t— How to Play Rasket Rail. By G. T. Hepbron. editor of the Official Basket Ball Guide. Illustrated with scenes of action. Price 10 cents. No. ."118— OIHclnl Rasket Rail Gnide for >Vomen. Bkiited by Miss Senda Berenson. of Smith College. ConUins the official playing rules and special articles on the g«me by prominent authorities. Illustrated. Price 10 cenM. RASKET HALL Al'XILIARY. No. .123-ColleKUte Rasket Rail Handbook. The oRVclml publication of the Colle- giate Basket Ball Association. Con- tains the official rules, records. All- America selections, reviews, and pic- tures. Edited by 9. A. Fisher, of Columbia. Price 10 cents. Group vra. Bowling No. S— Spaldln^-s Official Rowline Guide. The contents include: diagrams of effective de- liveries; hints to begin- ners how to score; official rvlcs; spares, how they are made; rules for cocked hat. quintet, cocked hat and feather, battle game, etc Price 10 cent« Group IX. Indoor Base Ball indoor games as a winter pastime. This book con- tains the playing rules, pictures of leading teams, and interesting artic" the game by leading au- thorities on the subject. Price 10 cents. Group X. Polo Guide. Edited by J. C. Morse A full description of tht Jame; official rules, re- Cords: pictures of promi- nent players Price K cent! Polo No, I2»-Water The contents of t every detail, the indii Polo. is book treat of dual work of the players, the practice of the team, how to throw the bail, with illustrations and many valuable hints. Price lOcents. No. 100— EInnestrian Polo. Compiled by H. L. Fitzpatrick of the New York Sun. Illustrated with por- traits of leading players, and contains ful information for polo play- „ -,_ Miscellane- GroupXI.ous Games No. 201— Lacrosse. Every position is thoroughly ex- plained in a most simple and concise manner, rendering it the best manual of the game ever published. Illus- trated with numerous snapshots of im- portant plays. Price 10 cents. No. 305— Olticiul Handbook V. S. Inter-Colletiiute La- crosse LeUBue. Cootains the constitution, by-laws, playing rules, list of officers and records of the association. Price 10 cents. No. zri— Sitnldlntf's Official Roque Guide. ..The official publication of the Na- tional Roque Association of America. Canuins a description of the courts and their construction, diagrams, illus- trations, rules and valuable informa- tion. Price 10 cents. 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WILLIAM J. CROMIE Instructor in Gymnastics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. /6?0Dy B SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY a Group XV. No, 327 « PYRAMID BUILDING WITHOUT APPARATUS 1) "h ^ PART I By WILLIAM J. CROMIE Instructor in Gymnastics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia ^ CIXDO B AMERICAN SPORTS PUBLISHING COMPANY 21 Warren Street New York Copyright. 1909, by Am erican Sports Publishing Company. ^ = a FOREWORD Five years ago, when the editor of this booklet was physical director of the Germantown Young Men's Christian Association, he organized a pyramid-building club among the members of the physical department. Upon looking for suggestions concerning this line of work it was discovered that there were no American books devoted to pyramid i)uilding. Most of those that were to be had were pub- lished in either Germany or England, and were wood cut illus- trations, many of which were impracticable. The editor then con- ceived the idea to photograph groups after practice, and thus have the illustrations serve as an incentive to greater endeavor among the members of this club, and furthermore to compile booklets which might be of use to other organizations and clubs. The groups compiled in these booklets are merely suggestions, the editor claiming no originality, as one pyramid suggests dozens of others; in fact, there is no limit to the possibility of this form of exercise. The editor desires to thank the men and boys of the German- town Young Men's Christian Association who assisted in the work of building these groups, and to F. H. Benrath, who was the enthusiastic captain of the club for over two years. Credit is also due A. J. Himmelsbach, who is now physical director of the Germantown Young Men's Christian Association, and to H. L. Keire, W. H. Jacoby and J. H. Frick, who assisted in photographing the various groups. The illustrations of the pyranii'ds ."with steel wands in Part II (No. 329 of Spalding's Athh*ic Library, price 10 cents) were posed for by members of the pyramid club of the University of Pennsylvania, of which M. B. Homer is captain. The editor appreciates their co-operation. W. J. Cromie. 249068 r SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. INTRODUCTION TO PYRAMIDS WITH AND WITHOUT APPARATUS The building of human pyramids has had a long and honorable history among the peoples of Asia and the Levant. In Venice, the rival factions, the Castellans and Nicolites, were wont to settle their differences by these team contests of strength and skill. These "Labors of Hercules," as they were called, were com- posed of as many as thirty men, built up in diminishing tiers. In these pyramids they formed wide-spreading arches, colonnades, and, in fact, all the wonders of architecture with their own bodies. Tumbling is one of the most popular exercises in the gymnas- ium, but the learning of a progressive series of tumbling move- ments takes much training and more practice. In consequence, few members of a class attain any great perfection. The building of pyramids is, however, within the reach of almost any average boy, and the variety is limited only by the skill of the members of the team. Pyramid building cultivates daring and balance in the top men who have to climb, dismount and maintain their unstable foot- ing, and it develops strength and muscular control in the sup- porting man, giving him that muscular sense by which a man learns to judge weight and the direction of forces. Nothing is better for the promotion of unselfish team work. ^ The well-built pyramid should always have architectural quali- ties, a succession of arches, horizontal, vertical or oblique lines, giving it unity of composition and solidity of construction. Much can be added to their effectiveness by the way mounts and dis- mounts are made and the posture of the team when at rest as well as in action. A team should be chosen with an eye to balance and the match- ing of figure to figure, and the graceful candidate should always have precedence over the awkward. The possible combinations are greatly extended by the use of wands, chairs, tables, ladders, parallel bars, or the hori- zontal bar. In bringing together the following typical pyramids with and without apparatus, Mr. Cromie has done a real service to this fascinating and beautiful specialty of gymnastics. R. Tait McKenzie. University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. . . :J ■ m ^^^^A ilj^ ^""^^£9M M Si ^@ft ^■fSi^Ji .^.^ « ^ «^^^K|IMB||Jb ¥■•'■ SPALDINGS ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure No. i. Shows how the mount to shoulders is accom- plished. In section i the bottom man gives the one who is mounting a reverse grasp of the left hand ; the mounter places his right foot well up upon the bottom man's thigh. In section 2 the top man places his left foot upon the bottom man's left shoulder and in section 3 the other foot is brought up and the two high is complete. The bottom man takes a firm hold of the top man's ankles, while the top man presses his ankles hard against the under man's head. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure No. 2. The bottom man in section i places his head between the legs of upper man and raises him as in section 2. The two high sitting on shoulders, is accomplished as illustrated in sections 3 and 4. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. |ft^'ii::;:#^ 1 '1 '■' % . .4 rj pw«ii»i|pw,^ P*^"" .... •■ Figure No. 3. The kneeling pyramid can be built 2, 3, 4, 5 or even 6 high, although 5 is about the best height, as the backs of the fifth tier are too slanting. An effective pyramid for an exhibition is 5 high for a center piece, two 4 high at each side of the center, 3 high at each side of the 4's, then 3 high, 2 high, and finally one at each end. This makes 55 men in all. X X XX X X XX XXX XX X X XX XXX XXXX XXX XX X X XX XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXX XX X SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure No. 4. This is the finish of the No. 3 pyramid. When the command to fall is given all men in the group should extend arms and legs together and all will "land" without get- ting hurt. A novel way in an exhibition when the performers are on a stage is to buckle the strap of a suspended lunger around the body of the top man, and when the men "squash" as in the illus- tration the top man is "swimming" in mid-air. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. iuoLKi-. i\u. 5. Many of the ^inailcr p\'i"aiin(ls can be per- formed in gymnasium classes. Last year a series of these were conducted at the University Gymnasium very successfully. Pre- liminary to building practice head and hand stands ; one row of men assist the other. Practice sitting and standing on shoulders, etc. In this_ illustration the men stand three deep. At count i a back leaning rest is performed, count 2 stand on shoulders, 3 hand stand, and 4, push hand stand away and dismount. Number i and 3 change places and repeat ; then 2 and 3 change places. Each man shall then have performed all three positions in the pyramid. 10 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY, Figure Nu. 6. A neat balance feat ; the boys like it. The persons standing on hands should have heads up and ■backs well arched. Top man steps on necks lightly one foot after the other. The body is not so likely to turn if the feet are crossed, but not so graceful as when side by side. SPALDINGS ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 11 Figure No. 7. The two bottom men perform a stoop stand position and hold legs of the men in sitting posture. The hand stand looks better if performed in front. 12 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure No. 8. The men standing should put the bulk of the weight upon the thighs of the center man and very little on the shoulders of the hand stand men. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure No. 9. Thi> is a walking pyramid and looks nice if the men are all in step. Eight or ten such pyramids in line look well in an exhibition. Ten such pyramids will require 60 men, so large numbers can be used, and they are easy to execute. 14 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY?. Figure No. to. This is an excellent pyramid for boys, as it looks good, is easy of execution, and is not dangerous. The boys facing each other can help those on the hands either by starting from knees or by holding feet. It is not so hard to hold as a hand balance as it is between this and a front leaning rest. Eight or ten boys can form the circle; finish by the top boy jumping down in center; those on hands front roll, those standing back roll and center neck spring. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure No. it. A number of these in a row or formed in a circle look well. Bottom men may start from kneeling position. 16 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. r -'* ^^;^3^^ ^^HL tF^ -' ^ ^^^^ Figure No. 12. All pyramid building, if possible, should be done to counting, clapping hands, whistles, etc. For instance : All men facing front, and at count i, men kneel, 2 center man raise other to shoulder, 3 step on hips of those kneeling, 4 two men step on shoulders and center grasp ankles, 5 head stands, hold about a minute, 6 push away head stands, 7 side men step down, 8 center man down, 9 center bend front and release man from shoulders, 10 kneeling men to standing position, and 11 all face front at attention. These should be performed snappy and with energy. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure No. 13. A walking pyramid. Front men lock arms, rear men on outside place hands on shoulder of man in front. The rear men should be strong, as they have to bear most of the weight. This pyramid may be changed to eight men standing, three kneeling on shoulders, then two and one on top. It is almost too difficult to walk in this position. 18 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure No. 14. A number of these look good and are not difficult. In rows or circle. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 19 Figure No. 15. The most timid can build this pyramid. It should be the aim in all groups to have graceful lines. It looks more effective in this group to have the men whose legs are being held, incline the body more toward the hand stands, and grasp arms of the one sitting on shoulders rather than hands. SPALUINGS ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure Xu. i6, Have another person stand or iil on tup SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 21 Figure No. 17. This group makes a good center piece for complicated pyramids. It can also be built four high, three high on each side as in figure, two high at sides of three, then a man at each end, hands clasped behind head (head firm) and all squatting. The end men may face out and hold two men doing the hand balance. vSrALI)lN<;S ATHLKTIC LIBRARY. Figure No. i8. This figure is somewhat like No. 17 and shows how one pyramid suggests another ; in fact, there is no end to the possibility of pyramid building. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. O a; o o-d n o ^ t2 • »-i "-^ qj __, ^ y M^ 3 5 « (U ^ ^_. g rt _, c ^ c.S § w o ^ CJ2 ti^-S c -M c j; lo «^:=: o s (u-- • - he t< 0.0 bJ3^^ ^ C rt o 03 a; ^--^ > c o !i O ■^ rt V en u en tn QJ rt o o. i c . a rt a .—■ o V U) c rt £ n -^ > o >. vi2 O ,bp 13 •S XJ ^ £ =s ^ c 3 w >> ^ rt en ^ •'"' rt o rt rt o t/) ^ •ti "1 c a i? -• "in rt ^ "rt 3 2, W) en u en iS pa IS .rl c bfl 0!i H 1— t 55 ID f^ c (2 c E o rt H 'o > SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 27 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. tJ /\l\ j-:^-^'vM: V \ f ^^^^^^H Figure No. 24. The men in front assist those in the rear. Omit the hand balances and it makes a nice center for one of the large pyramids. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. ff M '1 « |^ll||||| ^ ^ ' ^HPHjjpM^i #pi^r*^, %^-^vr?^H^B k 1 1 r^a|k/|| Figure No. 25, The top man in this group is too hea\y. Try and secure men who are light and agile for the top of all pyramids. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure No. 26. Four men on bottom, four sitting on shoulders, two standing on shoulders facing each other and hands placed on each other's shoulders, top man sitting on arms. Build it as in illustration or with one sitting astride or stand- ing on the back of the person kneeling. SPALDING'S ATPT.^xiC LIBRARY. 31 Figure 27. A hand balance as in figure, or stand on inside shoulders of ground men. Instead of a hand balance, stand on thighs of ground men. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. SPALDINCrS ATHLETir LIBRARY. Figure No. 29. Three on bottom and three sitting makes the best showing in this pyramid. The men sitting put heads together and form basin for the head stand. 34 SPALDINfrS ATHLETIC LIBRARY P'iGURE No. 30. This group can be used as a center, and for the sides use either Nos. 3, 17, 22, or any of these three will alternate with No. 30. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 35 Figure No. 31. In the successful building of pyramids a club should be formed and have a special time for meeting, as nothing can be accomplished unless the same men report for practice. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. au^nriggi BHH^BiS^BI^ iw i ■i iRSiaii»i^ ' ^rm:-' :^ -■ pK"^<^^^: ^;.:^'j»^^^: tL mmmsism ^ 1 1 H^BfflHI^^^^HH ip^^^|HBj S^l^ ^ ^ Figure No. 32. Good practice for a center or bottom man. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 37 Figure No. 33. From No. 33 form No. 34 or No. 37. It takes 'push" to get No. 2>7 from this position. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure No, 34. The boy on ground on the left has the correct position. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 30 Figure No. 35. Figure No. 27 as a center, No. 35 at each side, makes an unusual looking formation. Men should bend a little more at the waist. 40 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure No. 36. A good test of balance. :iPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure No. Z7' Center man revolve in a circle. 42 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure No. 38. A ''bracer." SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 43 Figure No. 39. Atlas outdone. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 45 Figure No. 41. The four bottom men should be close together and the four top men spread out more and lean backward. 46 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 1 IBEl^H^^^^^H^^^^HB^ «* K JBBHHh^H^^^^^^^^^^HR,. . 3^^^^ M ^^^^^Bk' mI^II^^'^^^^^^^h ibimii^^bM^^I ?^^^3S Figure No. 42. To form an excellent pyramid use No. 42 for right and left side. For a center, one man standing with one sitting on his shoulders. Another man sitting or standing on top. The man sitting on center's shoulders has his arms side horizontal to keep man -vvho is standing on shoulders of the one who is doing a back leaning rest from falling backward. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 47 Figure No. 43. When this pyramid is dismounting, top man drops in between or at side. At the command bottom men step backward and men on shoulders get close and drop in center. 48 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure No. 2^4. This is a neat, well braced group. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 49 Figure No. 45. This grouo might look better if the one kneel- ing on shoulders were facing front. 50 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 1 wKf/Kfr'^' ' ' "5 ., '. , m ^^C- ■.: '■':•'-■- % ■M ■i 4*;-*^ v' m ^-^ti^ • ^ s ^;^-^^- '^'^■^^: \ itilfpiSi^ Figure No. 46. In dismounting bottom men step forward and perform a front roll. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 51 Figure No. 47. Two strong men can put their licads between the legs of those holding men in front leaning rest and raise them as in Figure No. 50. 52 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure No. 49. At the shore. 54 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY, • 1 1 • m^^y% ^u^ / '^^^ ikk^ it It Figure No. 50. "Move up the beach; you draw too large a crowd." OFFICIAL RULES FO R ALL ATHLETIC SPORTS. The following list contains the Group and the Number of the book of Spalding's Athletic Library in which the rules wanted are contained. See front pages of book for complete list of Spalding's Athletic Library. Event. All-Round Atnletic Cham pionship A. A. U. Athletic Rules . . . A. A. U. Boxing Rules .... A. A. U. Gymnastic Rules. A. A. U. Water Polo Rules. A, A. U. Wrestling Rules. . . Archex-y Badminton Base Ball Indoor Basket Ball, Official Collegiate Women's Water Basket Goal Bat Ball Betting Bowling Boxing — A. A. U., Marquis of Queensbury, London Prize Ring Broadsword (mounted) .Caledonian Games Canoeing Children's Games Court Tennis Cricket Croquet Curling Dog Racing Fencing Foot Ball Association (Soccer) English Rugby Rugby (Ontario R F. U., Quebec R.F.U., Canadian LC.F. B. U.) Golf Golf-Croquet Hand Ball Hand Polo Hand Ter nis Hitch and Kick Hockey.. .• Ice Field Garden Lawn Parlor Ring Ontario Hockey Ass'n. . . . Indoor Base Ball Intercollegiate A. A. A. A. . Lacrosse U. S. I. C. Lacrosse League No. Event, 12 182 12 311 12 311 12 311 12 311 12 311 11 248 11 188 1 1 9 9 7 7 7 312 7 318 12 55 6 188 12 55 12 55 8 8 14 162 12 55 12 55 13 23 11 189 11 194 3 3 11 138 11 14 12 55 14 165 2 2 2 2a 12 55 2 303 5 5 fi ^88 11 13 10 188 xl 194 12 55 6 304 fi 6 6 154 6 188 6 ISS 6 188 12 55 6 256 9 9 12 307 11 201 11 305 Lawn Bowls Lawn Games Lawn Tennis Obstacle Races Olympic Game Events — Mar- athon Race, Stone Throw- ing with Impetus, Spear Throwing, HellenicMethod of Throwing Discus, Dis- cus,Greek Style for Youths Pigeon Flying Pin Ball Playground Ball Polo (Equestrian) Polo, Rugby Polo, Water (A. A. U.) Potato Racing Professional Racing, Shef- field Rules Public Schools Athletic League Athletic Rules Girls' Branch ; including Rules for School Games. Push Ball I Push Ball. Water Quoits Racquets j Revolver Shooting i Ring Hockey I Roller Polo Roller Skating Rink i Roque Rowing Sack Racing Shuffleboard Skating Skittles Snowshoeing Squash Racquets Swimming . Tether Tennis Three- Legged Race Volley Ball Wall Scaling Walking Water Polo (American) ^Vater Polo (English) Wicket Polo Wrestling Y. M. C. A. All-Round Test Y. M. C. A. Athletic Rules. . Y. M. C. A. Hand Ball Rules. Y.M.C.A. Pentathlon Rules. Y.M.C.A. Volley Ball Rules. 12 313 12 11 12 11 11 12 6 10 10 11 13 12 12 13 12 12 11 13 11 12 6 12 12 12 12 10 14 12 12 12 12 302 12 302 TE THE SPALDING ^Kl TRADEMARK "^Kl^^ Sandow's Pateiit ^ I'rljr^ Dumb Bells & ^> . o^ A. G. SPALDING & BROS, SOLE AMERICAN and CANADIAN LICENSEES A ¥ N ENTIRE SYSTEM of Physical Culture is em- braced within the exercises possible with these D wonderful dumb bells. The bells are made in two halves connected by steel springs, the effort necessary in gripping com- pelling the pupil to continually devote his whole mind to each movement. This concentration of will power on each muscle involved is what is responsible for the gi-eat results obtained through properly exercising with them. Sandow s Patent Spring Grip Dumb Bells No. 6. MEN'S. Nickel-plated; fitted with seven steel springs. ... Per pair, $3.00 No. 4. LADIES'. Nickel-plated; fitted with five steel springs. ... Per pair, $2.50 No. 2. BOYS*. Nickel-plated; fitted with four steel springs. . . Per pair, $2.00 3o We include with each pair of Sandow Dumb Bells a chart of exercises by Sandow and full instructions for using. Also a piece of selvyt cloth for keeping dumb bells in good condition. No. 2. BOYS' Communications » M CPA T rkf Mi^ A> 1^1>rkC in any of the following addressed to MX* M» *Jll\,ijMJm\I Cv DJ\.\JO» cities will receive attention. New York Boston Syracuse Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Atlanta Baltimore I New Orleans Montreal. Canada FOR SmErr SLMBEKS SEE J.SSmE FRO.ST COVER '^ I London, I Edinburgh, I Sydney, 1^ T England Scotland Australia ^ Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus St. Louis Kansas City Denver Detroit San Francisco Seattle Minneapolis St. Paul Prices in effect July 5, 1909. Subject to change uithout notice Stute THE SPALDING ATHLETIC SHIRTS, TIGHTS AND TRUNKS STOCK COLORS AND SIZES. Worsted Goods, Best Quality. We carry following colors regularly in stock: Black, Navy Blue and Maroon, in stock si/.es. Shirts, 26 to 44 in chest. Tights, 28 to 42 in. waist. Other colors and sues made to order at special prices. Estimates on application. Our No. 600 Line Worsted Goods. Furnished in Gray and White, Navy Blue, Maroon and Black only. Stock sizes : Shirts, 26 to 44 in. chest ; Tights, 28 to 42 in. waist. Sanitary Cotton GrOods. Colors: Bleached White, Navy, Black, Maroon and Gray. Stock sizes: 26 to 44 '" ■''■"' Ti4l"s, 26 to Spalding Sleeveless Shirts No. I E. Best Worsted, full fashioned, stock colors and sizes. Each, $3.00 No. 600. Cut worsted, stock colors and sizes. Each, » 1 .50 * $13.50 Doz. No. 6E. Sanita»-y Cotton, stock colors and sizes. Each,50c. * White, J,. 50 Doz. Spalding Striped Sleeveless shirts*'^'^'''"'' ^•^^^''^ No. 600S. Cut Worsted, with 4-inch stripe around chest, in following com- binations of colors; Navy with White stripe; Black with Orangestripe; Maroon with White stripe; Red with Black stripe; Royal Blue with White stripe; Black with Red stripe; Gray with Cardinal stripe. . Each, « 1 .50 * $15.00 Doz. No. 6ES. Sanitary Cotton, solid color body, with 4-inch stripe around chest, in same combinations of colors as No. 600S. . Each, 7 5c. * $7.50 Doz. Spalding Shirts with Sash No. 6ED. Sanitary Cotton, sleeveless, solid color body with sash of differ- ent color. Same combinations of colors as No. 600S. Each,75c. ii: $7.50 Doz. Spalding Quarter Sleeve Shirts Best Worsted,fullfashioned,stock colors and sizes. Each, $3.00 Cut Worsted.stock colors and sizes. Each, $i.50 * $15.00 Doz. Sanitary Cotton, stock colors and sizes. 50c. -A" White, 4.50 Doz. Spalding Full Sleeve Shirts ^Colors. 4.75 Doz. Cotton, Flesh, White, Black. . . . . Each, « I .OO ^sjm mmmmBsi^ Spalding Running Pants Spalding Knee Tights No. IB. Best Worsted, full fashioned, stock colors and sizes. . . Pair, S3.00 No. 604. Cut Worsted, stock j'lors and sizes. Pair, $ I .50 if $13.50 Doz. ::No. 4B. Sanitary Cotton, stock ' -leolors and sizes. Pair, 50c. • White,. $i.50 ir Colors, $i 7 , Spalding Full Length Tights |!.i!:ii:i;K;| Nu. I A. Best Worsted, lull feMiSB fashioned, stock colors and No- IB sizes. . . Pair, $4.00 No. 605. Cut Worsted, stock colors and sizes. . Pair, $2.00 * $21.00 Do^ No. 3A. Cotton, full quality. White, Black, Flesh. . Pair. St. 00 if $9.00 Doz. Spalding Worsted Trunks No. I . Best Worsted, Black, Maroon and Navy. Pr.,S2.00 No. 1 No. 2. Cut Worsted, Navy and black. Special colors to order. Pr..S I .OO The prices printed in italics opposite items marked with ir will be quoted only on orders for one-half dozen or more. Quantity pi-ices NOT allowed on items NOT marked with it No. I . White or Black Sateen, fly front, lace back. Pair, SI.25* $12.00 Doz. No. 2. White or Black S:iteen, fly front, lace back. I'air, $1.00 * $9.00 Doz. ^ I 3. White or Black ii >ia fly front, lace back. . . t, 75c. * $7.50 Doz. No 4. White, Black or Gray Silesia, fly front, lace back. Pan, 50 c. • $5.00 Doz. Silk Ribbon Stripes down sides of any of these running pants 25c. per pair extra. * $2.i0 Doz. Silk Ribbon Stripe around wiist on any of these running pants 25c. per pair extra. * $2.40 Doz. Spalding Velvet Trunks No. 3. Fine Velvet. Colors:* Black, Navy, Royal Blue, Ma- roon. Special colors to order, Pair, $ 1 .00 * $10.00 Doz. No. 4. Sateen. Black. White, Pair, 50c. * $5.00 Doz. w £3^^^'^ Communications ' addressed to A. G. SPALDING & BROS. in any of the following cities wilt receive 1 cntion. New York Boston Syracuse Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Atlanta Baltimore New Orleans Montreal. Canada FOR STREET NUMBEKS SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER *^ London, Edinburgh, Sydney, ^& T England Scotland Australia ' Chicago St. Louis Cincinnati Kansas City Cleveland Denver Columbus Detroit San Francisco Seattle Minneapolis St. Paul ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTE THE SPALDING TRADEMARK "^S^v^^ QUALITY SPALDING GYMNASIUM SHOES No. No. Kangaroo, elkskin sole, extra light, hand made. ... Pgr nair Sfi oo . Elkskin so e. soft and flpvihlp • in i^ri;o<=> r.^A ,v,^,,'o .;.^. .... rer pair, $e.oo Elkskin sole, soft and flexible ; in ladies' and men s sizes. 4.50 No iof" j^rT'n^HSi^'^'f'^'^^^^i^^^^''^'^^^^^^^^ •' 3.00 rv iLht ind wi^'::,'^!'^^'' ^'^^ ^""^'^y ^'"''^ '^^^h^'- ^^ith electric sole and corrugated rubber heel. Very light and well made. . ' ^ . . ^ ":" *^:^"^': "* .' "'"^"'^ t"'" ^"« ^J^^ No. 85L. Special ladies' low cut shoe, selected black leather, roughened electric sole. Per pair, $2.00 No. I 9. Fine horse hide low cut shoe, flexible oak sole, rough- ened to prevent slipping; very light and comfortable. Per pair, $2.00 ^^. "fp^ No. I9L. For Ladies. Othenvise'sameasNo. 19. . Per pair, $2. OO No. 21. High cut. ... " 2.OO No 20. Low cut; selected leather, electric sole. A very easy and flexible shoe. Per pair, $1.75 ^°- ^?h^ ^^^ ^^^'^s. Otherwise this shoe is same «sNo. 20 Per pair, SI. 75 pair, $2.00 No. I H. High cut, best grade canvas shoe, white rubber sole ; in ladies' and men's sizes ; men's made of white canvas, ladies' of black. Pair, S 1 .75 * $18.00 Doz. Low cut, best grade canvas, rt'hite rubber sole; in ladies' d men's sizes; men's -made of white canvas, ladies' of black. Pair. 8 1 .50 if $15.00 Doz. No. M. High cut canvas, ___ rubber sole. „ ^ T ^ - ^air, $ 1 .00 • $10.20 Doz. No. K. Low cut canvas shoe, rubber sole. . , „ . ^ , Pair, 7 be. if $8.00 Doz. No. L. Low cut canvas shoe, canvas sole. Very pop- ular for gymnasium. . . Per pair, 35c. SPALDING LADIES* SHOES, WITH FLEXIBLE SOI.ES No. BHL. Ladies' gj'mnasium shoes, made of good quality selected leather, black color, with elkskin sole high cut. . Per pair, $1.50 * ^;e. 20 Z)o2. * No. PL. Ladies' gym. shoes, elkskin, pearl color, with elkskin soles, high cut. Pair, S 1 .50 * $16.20 Doz. No. OPL. Same as No. PL, except low cut. Per pair, $1.26 • $13.80 Doz. No. OHL. This shoe is the same as our No. BHL shoe, except low cut. Per pair, $1.25 * $13.80 Doz. No. SL. Ladies' gym. shoes, made of selected leather, drab color, high cut. Pair. $ I .OO * $10.20 Doz. No. OSL, Same as No. SL. except low cut. No. BHL Per pair. 90c. * ^P.eoZio2. No. ohl The prices pnnted in italics opposite items marked with • will be quoted oyily on orders for one-half dozen or '"— Quantity prices NOT allowed on items NOT marked with * \^,Con,.nun.ca.ons^^ A. G. SFALDING & I^ROS, ^^ '^"y^^U'l^^'i^^?? ..::^?^^ New York Boston Syracuse 1 Buffalo PhUadelphia Washington Pittsburg Atlanta Baltimore New Orleans Montreal. C.«»»A:, hOR STREET ^LWWERS SEE JSSWF. FRONT COVER A- "f THIS BOOK ^ Chicago Cincinnati St. Louis Kansas City Denver Detroit San Francisco Seattle Minneapolis St. Paul S London, England Edinburgh,! Sydney, Scotland j Australia m Cleveland Columbus StpTHE SPALDING SUBSTITUTE TRADE-MARK ^Sf Jpaldingnighcs! Quality" Sweaters w 'Colors: White, Navy Blue, Slack, Gray, Maroon and Cardinal. Other colors to order. Prices on application. All made vith 9-inch collars , sizes 28 to Uh inches. We allow four inches for stretch in all our sweaters, arid sizes are marked accordingly. It is suggested, however, that for very heavy men a size about two inches larger than coat measurement be ordered to insure a comfortable fit. ORSTED SWEATERS. Made of special quality wool, and ex- ceedingly soft and pleasant to wear. They are full fashioned to body and arms and put together by hand, not simply stitched up pn a machine as are the majority of garments sold as regu- lar made goods. The various grades in our "Highest Quality" Sweaters are identical in quality and finish, the dif- ference in price being due entirely to variations in weight. Our No. AA Sweaters are considerably heavier than the heaviest sweaters ever knitted and cannot be furnished by any other maker, as we have exclusive control of this special weight. !^o. AA. The proper style for use after heavy exercise, inducing iopious perspiration for reducing weight or getting into condition for ithletic contests. Particularly suitable for Foot Ball and Skating. Heaviest sweater made. . . Each, S8.00 ic $8Jt.OO Doz. No. A. "Intercollegiate," special weight. " 6.00 * 60.00 Doz. No. B. Heavy weight. Each, S5.00 -k $54.00 Doz. Spalding Shalier Sweater We introduced this woo! sweater to fill a demand for as heavy a weight as our "Highest Quality" grade, but at a lower price, and after much experimenting, we are in a .position to offer it in the fol- lowing colors only . Black, Navy Blue, Maroon, Gray or White. Sizes 30 to 44 inches. No. 3. Standard weight, slightly lighter than No. B. . . Each, $3.60 Spalding Combined Knitted Muffler and Chest Protector No. M. Made of special weight, highest quality worsted in solid colors. Gray, Black, Navy and Cardinal, to match our sweaters. Each, S I .OO SPALDING WINTER SPORTS SWEATER No. WJ. Most satisfactory anfl comfortable style for all winter sports ; also useful for training purposes, reducing weight, tramp- ing during cold weather, golfing, shooting, tobogganing, showshoe- ing ; in fact, for every purpose where a garment is required to give protection from cold or inclement weather. Made with a high collar that may be turned down, changing it into the neatest form of a button front sweater. Gray only; in highest quality special heavy weight wors- ted. Size, 28 to 44 in. Each, $7.60 No. WJ with coHar turned down SPECIAL NOTICE— We will lumish any oi Ihe abovt solid color sweaters wilh one color body and another color (not striped) collar and colls in stock colors only at no extra charge. The prices printed in italics opposite items marked with * ivill be quoted only on orders for one half dozen or more. Quantity prices NOT allowed on items NOT marked with ic t. A. G. SPALDING & BROS In any of the following ^^HB3J cities will receive attention. New York Boston Syracuse Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Atlanta ^^^^ Baltimore I New Orleans yf Montreal. Canada London, England Edinburgh, Scotland Sydney, Australia Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbui St. Louis Kansas City Denver Detroit San Francisco Seattle Minneapolis St. Paul 1,1 effect July 5, 1909. Subject to change u'ithvut notice. St!1?e THE SPALDING TRADEMARK "^K?/^ QUALITY Spalding Jacket Sweaters Sizes 28 to U inch chest measurement. We allow four inches for stretch in all our sweaters. a)id sizes are marked accordingly. It is suggested, however, that vy men a size about two inches larger than coat meamrement be ordered to insure a comfortable fit. for very o. vij. snowing special trimmed edg- ing and cuffs suoplied, If desired, on jacket sweaters at no extra charge. BUTTON FRONT No. VG, Best quality worsted, heavy weight, pearl buttons. Made in Gray. White and Dark Brown Mixture only. Each, $6.00 -k $60.00 Doz. No. DJ. Fine worsted, standard ... weight, pearl buttons, fine knit |v edging. Made in Gray, White |i' and Sage Gray only. Each, 95.00 if $51,. OODoz. No. 3J. Standard weight wool, shaker knit, pearl buttons. In Gray or White only. Each, 9^.BO -^$^8.00 Doz. WITH POCKETS No. VGP. Best quality wors- ted, heavy weight, pearl but- tons. Made up in Gray or White only J ^. ,- , ' — •*^- With pocket on either side and a particularly convenient and popular style for golf players. Each, SG.SOir $75.00" Doz. •-^Wf,^ T>^ XK5 Spalding Vest Collar Sweaters No. BG. Best qual ity worsted, good weight. Gray or White only, with ex- treme open or low neck. Each, $6.60 -k $57.00 Doz. Boys' Jacket Sweater No. 3JB. This is an all wool jacket sweater, with pearl buttons; fur- nished in Gray only, and sizes from 30 to 36 inches chest measurement. Each, $3.00 •k$33.00Doz. N0.3JB SPECIAL NOTICE-lVe will lurnish any ol the above solid color sweaters with one color body and another color (not striped) collar and cuUs in stock colors only at no extra charge. This does not apply ta the No. 3JB Boys' Sweater. The prices printed in italics opposite items marked with * will be quoted only on orders for one half dozen or more. Quantity prices NOT allowed on items NOT marked with * Communications addressed New York Boston Syracuie Buffalo Philadelphia Pittsburg Baltimore to A. G. SPALDING & BROS, '"'"^i^i/'l^^'!:^^^ .«.„^^^ Washington Atlanta New Orleans Montreal. Canada ¥ London, England Edinburgh, Scotland Sydney, Australia ¥ Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus St. Louis I San Francisco Kansas City I Seattle Denver Minneapolis Detroit St. Paul /-•r/u'.s- in effect July .T. 1909. Subject to e/junge without notice. THE SPALDING^^TRADE-MARK GUARANTEES ilfelb| -ACCEPT NO r^ QUALITY ^^::^ SUBSTITUTE ^ ' The Spalding Official Intercollegiate Foot Ball No.J5. This is the only Official Rugby Foot Ball, and is used in every important match played in America. Guaranteed abso- lutely if seal of box is unbroken. We pack, with leather case and pure Para rubber bladder, an inflater, lacing needle and raw- hide lace. Complete, $5.00 The Spalding Official Basket Ball No. IVI . Officially adopted and standard. The cover is ma(?e in four sections, with caplei;s ends and of the finest and most carefully selected pebble grain English leather. We take the entire output of this high grade of leather from the English tanners, and in the Official Bas- ket Ball use the choicest parts of each hide. The bladder is made specially for this ball of extra quality Para rubber. Each ball packed complete in sealed box. Complete, $6.00 The Spalding Official Association Foot Ball^ No. L . The case is construc- ted in four sections with cap- less ends, neat in appearance and very serviceable. Materia? and workmanship of highest quality and fully guaranteed. Each ball is packed complete in sealed box, with pure Para rub- ber guaranteed bladder, foot ball inflater, rawhide lace and lacing needle. Contents guar- anteed if seal is unbroken. Complete, $5.00 Uontreal Canada Communications addressed to A. G. SPALDING & BROS^. in any of the following cities will receive attention For street numbers see inside front cover of this book. London England New York Bnlfalo Syracuse Boston Pittsbarg Baltimore Philadelphia Washington New Orleans Chicago Cleveland Detroit Cincinnati Kansas City St. Louis San Francisco ** Denver ^ Minneapolis iVtoM in effect July 6, 1908. Subject to change tvithout notice. GUARANTEES \g -^ QUAL ITY -MARK ACC-EPT NO ^ > ' BSTITUTE