Group XI. No. 138 PriceTlO celits -*1 GV 931 .J2 Copy 1 111 ATHLETIC LIBRARY \^y^ Official >4s^) American Sports Publishing Co.. iiigiij!!!;^ ...'...«.<«'l,, 2 1 Warren street NewYorK im»nuJLm&^ r- i^'ocoDies rtec«.vcv JUN 4 1908 * x^- — TRADC Grand Prize St. Louis, 1904 A. G. Spalding & Bros. Maintain their own Wholesale and Retail Stores for the Distribution of Spalding's Athletic Library and a complete line of SPALDING ATHLETIC GOODS in the following cities: NEW YORK Downtown— 124-128 Nassau Street Uptown —29-33 West 42d Street PHILADELPHIA 1013 Filbert Street BOSTON. MASS. 73 Federal Street BALTIMORE. MD. 208 East Baltimore Street WASHINGTON. D. C. 709 14th Street. N. W. (Colorado Building) PITTSBURG, PA. 439 Wood Street BUFFALO, N. Y. 611 Main Street SYRACUSE. N. Y. University Block NEW ORLEANS. LA. 140 Carondelet Street CHICAGO 147-149 Wabash Avenue ST. LOUIS. MO. 710 Pine Street CINCINNATI, O. 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A glance at its index will disclose the remarkable field that it covers. It is immaterial what the pastime may be, you will find in Spalding's Athletic Library a reference to it, either in a book devoted exclusively to that particular game or in some of the books that cover many sports. It has b6en the aim of the editors to make the books Official, and they arc recognized as such, all the important governing bodies in America giving to the publishers of Spaldiug's Athletic Library the right to publish their official books and official rules. A glance at the names of the authors of the different vol- umes will convince the reader that the best men in each particular line, the men best qualified to write intelligently on each subject, are selected; and, as a result, there is not another series in the world like Spalding's Athletic Library series. It is immaterial what new game or form of sport be conceived or advanced, it is invariably the aim of the publishers to have a book on that sport. In that way Spalding's Athletic Library is in the field at the beginning of the sport, follows it year in and year out and there can be no doubt whatever that the present popularity of athletic sports can attribute the same to the "backing" it has received from Spalding's Athletic Library. JAMES E. SULLIVAN. $PALMIN(i ATHLETIC UBRARV Giving the Titles of ail Spalding Alhleric Librarg Boohs now in print, grouped for ready reference No. 12 Group I, SPALDING OFFICIAL ANNUALS 1 Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide 2 Spalding's Official Foot Ball Guide 2a Spalding's Official Association Foot Ball Guide 3 Spalding's Official Cricket Guide Spalding's Official Lawn Tennis Annual Spalding's Official Golf Guide Spalding's Official Ice Hockey Guide Spalding's Official Basket Ball Guide Spalding's Official Bowling Guide Spalding's Official Indoor Base Ball Guide Roller Polo Guide Athletic Almanac 4 5 6 7 8 9 lO Spalding's Official Spalding's Official fiase Ball No. 1 Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide. No. 202 How to Play Base Ball. No. 223 How to Bat. No. 232 How to Run Bases. No. 230 How to Pitch. No. 229 How to Catch. No. 225 How to Play First Base. No. 226 How to Play Second Base. No. 227 How to Play Third Base. No. 228 How to Play Shortstop. No. 224 How to Play the Outfield. How to Organize a Base Ball Club. [League. How to Organize a Base Ball No. J How to Manage a Base Ball Club. How to Train a Base Ball Team. How to Captain a Base Ball How to Umpire a Game. [Team. "" Technical Base Ball Terms. No. 219 Ready Reckoner of Base Ball Percentages. BASE BALL. AUXILIARIES No. 291 Minor League Base Ball Guide. No. 293 Official Handbook National League of Prof. B. B. Clubs. 231 Group IK Foot Ball No. 2 Spalding's Official Foot Ball Guide. No. 284 How to Play Foot Ball. No. 2 A Spalding's Official (Soccer) Association Foot Ball Guide. No. 286 How to Play Soccer. FOOT BALL AUXILIARIES No. 283 Spalding's Official Canadian Foot Ball Guide. No. 294 Official Intercollegiate Associa- tion Soccer Foot Ball Guide. Group III. cricher l>io. S Spalding's Official Cricket Guide. No. 277 Cricket and How to Play It. Group IV. Lawn Tennif No. 4 St al ding's Official Lawn Tennis Annual. No. 157 How to Play Lawn Tennis. No. 279 Strokes and Science of Lawi Tennis. Group V Goll No. 5 Spo Ming's Official Golf Guide. No. 276 How to Play Golf. Group vio nocheg No. 6 Spalding's Official Ice Hockey No. 154 Field Hockey. [Guide. No. 188 Lawn Hockey. No. 180 Ring Hockey. HOCKEY AUXILIARY No. 256 Official Handbook Ontario Hockey Association. Any of the Above Books Mailed Postpaid Upon Receipt of lO Cents ^SPALDING ATHLETIC LIBRARY / y^ €roup VII. Basket Ball No. 7 Spalding's Offi cial Basket Ball Guide. No. 193 How to Play Basket Ball. No. 260 Basket Ball Guide for Women. BASKET BALL AUXILIARY No. 278 Official Collegiate Basket Ball Handbook. Group VIII. Bowling No. 8 Spalding's Official Bowling Guide. Group IX. Indoor Base Ball No. 9 Spalding's Official In door Base Ball Guide. Group X. Polo No. 10 Spalding's Offi cial Roller No. 129 Water Polo, [Polo Guide. No. 199 Equestrian Polo. Group XI. Miscellaneous Games No. 201 Lacrosse. No. 248 Archery, No. 138 Croquet. No. 271 Roque. j^ ("Racquets. loi ^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. Athletics 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. No. 259 How to Become a Weight Thrower. No. 55 Official Sporting Rules. No. 246 Athletic Training for School- boys. ATHLETIC AUXILIARIES No. 241 Amateur Athletic Union Offi- cial Handbook. No. 217 Olympic Handbook (St. Louis). No. 292 Intercollegiate Official Hand- book. ATHLETIC AUXILIARIES -Cow. No. 245 Y. M. C. A. Official Handbook. No. 281 Public Schools Athletic League Official Handbook. No. 274 Intercollegiate Cross Country Association Handbook. Athletic Group XIII. Accomplishments No. 177 How to Swim. 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. No. 296 Speed Swimming. Group XIV. Manly Sports No. 18 Fencing. (By Breck). No. 162 Boxing. No. 165 Fencing. (By Senac). No. 140 Wrestling. No. 236 How to Wrestle. No. 102 Ground Tumbling. No, 233 Jiu Jitsu. No. 166 How to Swing Indian Clubs. No. 200 Dumb Bell Exercises. No. 143 Indian Clubs and Dumb Bells. No. 262 Medicine Ball Exercises. No. 29 Pulley Weight Exercises. No. 191 How to Punch the Bag. No. 289 Tumbling for Amateurs." Group XV. Gymnastics No. 104 Grading of Gymnastic Exer- cises. No. 214 Graded Calisthenics and Dumb Bell Drills. No. 254 Barnjum Bar Bell Drill. No. 158 Indoor and Outdoor Gymnastic Games. No. 124 How to Become a Gymnast. No. 287 Fancy Dumb Bell and March- ing Drills. Group XVI. Physical culture No. 161 Ten Minutes' Exercise for Busy Men. No. 208 Physical Education and Hy- giene. No. 149 Scientific Physical Training and Care of the Body. No. 142 Physical Training Simplified. No. 185 Hints on Health, No. 213 285 Health Answers. No. 238 Muscle Building. [ning. No. 234 School Tactics and Maze Run- No. 261 Tensing Exercises. [ics. No. 285 Health by Muscular Gymnast- No. 288 Indigestion Treated by Gym- No. 290 Get Well; Keep Well, [nasties. Any of the Above Books Mailed Postpaid Upon Receipt of iO Cents ^^=^ \SPALDING ATHLETIC LffiRARY/ T^ Group I. Base Ball No. 1— Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide. The leading Base Ball annual of the country, and the official authority of the game. Edited by Henry Chadvvicli, the "Father of Base Ball." Contains the official play- ing rules, with an ex- planatory index of the rules compiled by Mr, A. G, Spalding; pictures of all the teams in the National, American and minor leagues; official averages; re views of the season in all the pro fessional organizations; college Base Ball, and a great deal of interesting information. Price 10 centg. No. 202— How to Play Base Ball. Edited by T. H. Murnane. New and revised edition. Contents: How to become a good bat- ter; how to run the bases; advice to base runners. by James E. Sullivan, President A.A.U.; how to become a good pitcher; how to become a good catcher; how to play first base; how to play sec- ond base; how to play third base; how to play shortstop; how to play the infield; how to play the out- field; the earmarks of a ball player, by John J. McGraw; good advice for players; how to organize a team how to manage a team; how to score a game; how to umpire a game; base ball rules interpreted for boys. Price 10 cents. to Ran the No. 223— How to Bat. T h e most important part of ball playing now- adays, outside of pitch- ing, is batting. The team that can bat and has some good pitchers can win base ball games; therefore, every boy and young man who has. of course, already learned to catch, should turn his attention to this department of the game, and there is no better way of becoming proficient than by reading this book and then constantly practising the little tricks explaiijed. Price 10 cts. Xo. 232— How Bases. The importance of base running as a scientific) feature of the national [ game is becoming morel and more recognized each f year. Besides being spec- tacular, feats . of base) stealing nearly always figure in the winning of a game. Many a close contest is decided on the winning of that little strip of 90 feet whi.-h lies l)etween cushions. When hits are few and the enemy's pitchers steady, it becomec Incumbent on the oppos- ing team to get around the bases in some manner. Effective stealing not only increases the effectiveness of the team by advancing its runners without wasting hits, but it serves to materially disconcert the enemy and frequently has caused an entire opposing club to temporarily lose its poise and throw away the game. This book gives clear and concise di- rections for excelling as a base run- ner; tells when to run and when not to do so; how and when to slide; team work on the bases; in fact, every point of the game is thor- oughly explained. Illustrated with pictures of leading players. Price 10 cents. No. 230— How to Pitch. A new. up-to-date book. The ob.iect of this book is to aid the beginners who aspire to become clever twirlers. and its contents are the practi- cal teaching of men who have reached the top as pitchers, and who know how to impart a knowl- edge of their art. All the big leagues' pitchers are shown. Price 10 cents. No. 229— How to Catch. Undoubtedly the best book on catching that| has yet been published. Every boy who has hopes! of being a clever catcher f should read how well- known players cover their position. Among the more noted ones who de-f scribe their methods of play in this book are Lou Criger of the Boston Americans and Johnnie Kling of the Chicago Nationals, The numerous pictures comprise all the noted catchers in the big leagues. Price 10 cents. '^SPALDING ATHLETIC LffiRARY/^ Ao. 225— How to Play First Base. No other position in a ball team has shown such a change for the better In recent years as first base. Modifications in line with the better- ment of the sport in every department have been made at intervals, hut in no other depart- ment have they been so radical. No boy who plays the initial sack can afford to overlook the points and hints contained in this bof)k. En- tirely new and up to date. Illus- trated with full-page pictures of all the prominent first basemen. Price 10 cents. No. 220— How to Play Second Ba.se. There are so few men who can cover second base to perfection that their names can easily be called off by anyone who follows the game of base ball. Team owners who possess such players would not part with them for thousands of dollars. These men have been inter- viewed and their ideas incorporated in this book for the especial benefit of boys who want to know the fine points of play at this point of the diamond. Illustrated with full-page pictures. Price 10 cents. :Jo. 227— How to Play Third Ba.se. Third base is, in somf respects, the most impor- tant of the infield. No major league team has I'ver won a pennant with- out a great third base- man. Collins of the Bos- ton Americans and Lead of nttsburg are two of the greatest third base- men the game has ever seen, and their teams owe much of the credit fot pennants they have won to them. These men in this book de scribe just how they play the posi tion. Everything a player should know is clearly set forth and any boy will surely increase his chances of success by a careful reading of this book. Illustrated. Price. 10 cents. \o. 22S— How to Play Sliort- '__ Shortstop is one of the hardest positions on the infield to till, and quick thought and quick action are necessary for a play- er who expects to make good as a shortstop. The views of every well- known player who cov- ers this position have been sought in compiling this book. Illustrated. Price 10 cents. No. 224— How to Play the Outfield. Compiled especially for the young player who would become an expert. The best book on play- ing the outfield that has ever been published. There are just as many tricks to be learned, be- fore a player can be a competent fielder, a s there are in any other position on a nine, and this book explains them all. Price 10 cents. No. 231— How to Coach; How to Captain a Team; How to Manage a Team; How to Umpire; Ho^v to Or- ganize a Leagne; Tech- nical Terms of Base Ball. A useful guide to all who are interested in the above subjects. Jimmy Collins writes on coach- ing; M, J. Kelly on cap- taining; Al Buckenberger on managing; Frank Dwyer of the American League staff on umpir- ing: Fred Lake on minor leagues, and the editor. T. H. Mur- nane, I'resident of the New England League, on how to organize a league. The chapters on Technical Terms of Base Ball have been written by Henry Chadwick, the "Father of Base Ball," and define the meaning of all the terms peculiar to the Na- tional Game. Price 10 cents. No. 219- Ready Reckoner of Base Ball Percentages. To supply a demand for a book which would show the percentage of clubs without recourse to the arduous work of fig uring, the publishers have had these tables compiled by an expert. Price 10 cents. <^ SPALDING ATHLETIC LIBRARY /7^ base: ball auxiliaries. No. 291— Minor Leagrue Base Ball Guide. The minors' own guide. Contains pictures o f leading teams, schedules, report of annual meeting National Association of Professional Base Ball Leagues, special articles and official rules. Edited by President T. H. Mur- nane, of the New England League, Price 10 cents. (Ready May 1.) No. 29.3— Official Handbook: of the National League of Professional Base Ball ^^"^^' Contains the Constitu- tion, By-Laws, Official Rules, Averages, and schedule of the Na- tional League for the current year, together with list of club offi- cers and reports of the annual meetings of the Liague. Every follower of the game should have a copy of this book if he wants to keep his file of Base Ball books complete Price 10 cents. Group IL Foot Ball No. 2— Spalding's Official Foot Ball Guide. Edited by Walter Camp. Contains the new rules, with diagram of field; All- America teams as selected by the lead- ing authorities; reviews of the game from vari- ous sections of the coun- try; 1905 scores of all the leading teams; pic- tures of hundreds of players. 10 cents. No. 284— How to Play Foot Ball. Edited by Walter I Camp. The contents em- brace everything that a beginner wants to know land many points that an expert will be glad to learn. The pictures are [made from snapshots of leading teams and play ers in action, with com ments bj Walter Camp. Price 10 cents. No. 2A— Spalding's Official Association Soccer Foot Ball Guide. A complete and up-to- date guide to the "Soccer" game in the United States, containing instructions for playing the game, official rules, and interesting news from all parts of the country. Illustrated. Price 10 cents. No. 286— How to Play Soc- cer. Owing to the gi*eat Interest shown in "Soc- cer" foot ball in Amer- ica, the publishers have had a book compiled in England, the home of the sport, telling how each position should be played, written by the best play- er in England in his re- spective position, and illustrated with full-page photographs of play- ers in action. As a text-book of the . game this work is invaluable, and no "Soccer" player can afford to be without it. Price 10 cents. FOOT BALL AUXILIARIES. No. 283- Spalding's Official ■^ FOOT BALL^ Canadian Guide. Foot Ball Edited by Frank D. Woodworth, Secretary- Treasurer Ontario Rugby Foot Ball Union. The official book of the game in Canada. Price 10 cents. No. 294— Official Intercolle- giate Association Soccer Foot Ball Guide. Contains the constitu- tion and by-laws of the Association, pictures of the teams, and oflacial playing rules. Price 10 cents. g^ SPALDING ATHLETIC LIBRARY /7^ Group m. Cricket No. 3— SpaldiiifiT's Official Cricket Guide. Edited by Jerome Flan- iier.v. The most com- plete year book of the game that has ever been published in America. Reports of special matches, official rules and pictures of all the leading teams. Price 10 cents. No. 277— Cricket; and How to Play it. By Prince Ranjitsinhji. Every department of the game is described concisely and illustrated with full-page pictures posed especially for this book. The best book of Instruction on the game ever published. Price lu cents. Group IV. Lawn Tennis No. 4— Spaldingr's Official I^aT^-n Tennis Annual. Edited by II. P. Bur- chell, of the New York Times. Contents include a report of every impor- tant tournament played in 1906, embracing the National Championship, sectional and State tour- naments; invitation and open tournaments; inter- collegiate and interscholastic cham- pionships; women's national cham- pionships; foreign championships; in- door championships; official ranking for each year from 1885 to 1906; laws of lawn tennis; instructions for handicapping; decisions on doubtful points; regulations for the manage- ment of tournaments; directory of clubs; directions for laying out and keeping a court; tournament notes. Illustrated with pictures of leading players. Price 10 cents. No. 157— How to Play Lawn Tennis. A complete description of lawn tennis; a lesson for beginners and direc- tions telling how to make the most impor- tant strokes. Illustrated. Price 10 cents. Golf Official No. 279— Strokes and Science of Lawn Tennis. 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. As a means of afTording a compari^ son between the Amer- ican and the English methods of play, this book is ex^ tremely useful. Price 10 cents. Group V. No. 5— Spalding's Golf Guide. The leading annual of the game in the United States. Contains rec- ords of all important tournaments, articles on the game in various sec- tions of the country, pictures of prominent players, official playing rules and general items of interest. Price 10 cts. No. 276— How to Play Golf. By James Braid, the English Open Champion of 1906. A glance at the chapter headings will give an idea of the variety and value of the contents: Beginners' wrong ideas; method of tuition; choosing the clubs; how to grip the club; stance and address in driving; the upward swing in driving, etc ; Numerous full-page pictures of Cham- pion Braid in action add to the book's attractiveness. Price 10 cts. Group VI. Hockey No. 6— Spalding's Official Ice Hockey Guide. Written by the most famous player in Can- ada, A. Farrell, of the I Shamrock hockey team of Montreal. It contains a complete description [ (if hockey, its origin, | points of a good player, and an instructive ar- ticle on how game is" played, with diagrams and official rules. Illustrated with pictures of leading teams. Price 10 cents. ' ^SPALDING ATHLETIC LIBRARY / 7^ No. 154— Field Hockey To those in need of vigorous and healthful out-of-doors exer c i s e, this game is recom- mended highly. Its healthful attributes are manifold and the inter- est of player and spec- tator alike is kept ac- tive through out the progress of the game. The game is prominent in the sports at Vassar, Smith, Wellesley, Bryn Mawr and other leading colleges. Price 10 cents. No. 1«S — L.awii Hockey, Garden Hockey, Parlor Hockey. Containing the rules for each game. Illus- trated. Price 10 cents. No. 180— Ringr Hockey. A new game for the gymnasium, invented by Dr. J. M. Vorhees of Pratt Institute, Brook- lyn, that has sprung into instant popularity; as exciting as basket ball. This book contains I official rules. Price 10 cents. HOCIvKY AUXILIARY. No. a5<>— Official Handbook of the Ontario Association. Edited bv W. A. Hew- itt, of Toronto. Con- tains the otHcial rules of the Association, con- stitution, rules of com- petition, list of officers, and pictures of leading players. Price 10 cents. Hockey Group VII. Basket Ball No. 7— SpaldinR's Official Basket Ball Guide. Edited by George T. Hepbron. Contains the revised official rules, de- cisions on disputed points, records of promi- nent teams, reports on the game from various parts of the country, and pictures of hundreds players. Price 10 cents. No. 193— How to Play Basket Ball. By G. T. Hepbron, editor of the Official Basket Ball Guide. Con- tains full instructions for players, both for the expert and the novice, duties of officials, and specially posed full-page pictures showing the cor- rect and incorrect meth- ods of playing. The demand for a book of this character is fully satis- fled in this publication, as many points are included which could not be incorporated in the annual publi- cation of the Basket Bali Guide for want of room. Price 10 cents. No. 260— Official Basket Ball Gnide for Women. Edited by Miss Senda Berenson. of Smith Col- lege. Contains the of- licial playing rules of the game and special ar- ticles on the following subjects: Games for women, by E. Hitchcock, Director of Physical Training, and Dean of College, Amherst College; conditioa of women's basket ball in the Mid- dle West, by W. P. Bowen, Michigan State Normal College; psychological effects of basket ball for women, by Dr. L. H. Gulick; physiological ef- fects of basket ball, by Theodore Hough, Ph. D. ; significance of basket ball for women, by Senda Berenson; relative merit • of the Y. M. C. A. rules and women's rules, by Augusta Lane Patrick; A Plea for Basket Ball, by Julie Ellsbee Sullivan. Teachers' College, New York; dia- gram of fl^ld. Illustrated with many pictures of basket ball teams. Price 10 cents. BASKET BALL. AUXILIARY, No. 278— Collegiate Basket Ball Guide. The official publication of the new Collegiate Basket Ball Associa- tion. Contains the of- ficial rules, collegiate and high school records, All America selections, reviews of the collegiate basket ball season of 1905-6. and pictures of all the prominent college teams and individual players. Edited by H. A. Fisher, of Columbia. Price 10 cts. <^SPALDIN<^ ATHLETIC LmRARY/^ Group VIII. BowUng No. 8— Spalding's Official Bowling Guide. Edited by S. Karpf, Secretary of the Amer- ican Bowliug Congress. The contents include: History of the sport; diagrams of effective de- liveries; how to bovv'l; a few hints to beginners; American Bowling Con- gress; the national championships; how to build an al- ley; how to score; spares — how they are made. Rules fwr cocked hat, cocked hat and feather, quintet, bat- tle game, nine up and nine down, head pin and four back, ten pins — head pin out, five back, the Newport game, ten pin head. Price Ki cents. Indoor Group IX. Base Ball No. 9— Spalding's Official In- door Base Ball Guide. America's nat i o n a 1 game is now vieing with other indoor games as a winter pastime. This book contains the play- ing rules, pictures of leading teams from all parts of the country, and interesting articles on the game by leading authorities on the subject. Price 10 cents. Group X. Polo No. 10— Spalding's Official Roller Polo Guide. Edited l)y J. C. Morse A full description of the game; official rules, rec ords. Price 10 cents. No. 129— Water Polo. The contents of this] book treat of every de- tail, the individual work |vP>3 ^Po|Lo of the players, the prac- tice of the team, how to throw the ball, with I illustrations and ' many valuable hints. Price I 10 cents. No. 199— E^questrlan Polo. Compiled by H. L. Fitzpatrick of the New York Sun. Illustrated v.ith portraits of lead- ing players and contains most useful information for polo players. Price 10 cents. _ ___ Miscellane- GroupXI. ous Games No. 201— Lacrosse. By William C. Schmeisser. c a^ p t a i n Johns Hopkins Univer- sity champion intercol- legiate lacrosse team of) 1902; edited by Ronald T. Abercrombie, ex-cap- tain and coach of Johns Hopkins University la- crosse team. 1900-1904. 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 important plays. Price 10 cents. No. 248 — Archery, A new and up-to-date book on this fascinating pastime. Edited by Mr. Louis Maxson of Wash- ington, D. C, ex-Na- tional champion. Con- tains a history of arch- ery from its revival as a pastime in the eighteenth century to the present time, with list of winners and scores of the English Grand championships from 1844; National Archery Associa- tion of the United States winners and scores; the several varieties of archery; instructions for shooting; how to select implements; how to score; and a great deal of interest- ing information on the game. Illua- trated. Price 10 cents. No. 138— Spalding's Official Croquet Guide Contains directions for playing, diagrams of im- portant strokes, descrip- tion of grounds, instruc- tions for the beginner, terms used in the game, and the official playing rules. Price 10 cents. ■^SPALDING ATHLETIC imRARY/T^ No. 271— Spaltling's Official RoQue Guide. The official publication of the National Roque Association of America Edited by Prof. Charles Jacobus, ex-cham p i o n Contains a description of the courts and their consCruction, diagrams of the field. illustra- tions, rules and valuable Price 10 cents. information. No. 194 — Racquets, Sawash RacqueLs and Court Ten nis. The need of an au- thoritative handbook at a popular price on these games is filled by this book. How to play each game is thoroughly ex- plained, and all the dif- ficult strokes shown by special photo graphs taken especially for this book. Contains the official rules for each game, with photographs of well-known courts. Price 10 cents. No. 13— How to Play Hand Ball. By the world's cham- pion, Michael Egan, of Jersey City. This book has been rewritten and brought up to date in every particular. Every play is thoroughly ex- plained by text and diagram. The numerous illustrations consist of full pages made from photographs of Champion Egan, showing him in all his characteristic attitudes. Price 10 cents. No. 167— Q,uoits. By M. W. Deshong. The need of a book on this interesting game has been felt by many who wished to know the fine points and tricks used by the experts. Mr. Deshong explains them, with illustrations, so that a novice can readily onderstand. Price \o. 170— Push Ball. IMaved with an air- inflated ball 6 feet in diameter, weighing about 50 pounds, A side con- sists of eleven men. This book contains the official rules and a sketch of the game; il- lustrated. Price 10 cents. No. 14— Curlingr. 10 cents. A short history of this famous Scottish pastime, with instruc- tions for play, rules of the game, definitions of terms and diagrams of different shots. Price 10 cents. No. 207— Bowlingr on the Green; or, LaTvn Bowls. How to construct a green; necessary equip- ment; how to play the game, and the official rules as promulgated by the Scottish Bowling Association. Edited by James W. Greig. Illus- trated. Price 10 cents. No. 188— Lawn Games. Contains the rules for Lawn Hockey, Garden Hockey, Hand Tennis, Tether Tennis; also Vol- ley Ball, Parlor Hockey, Badminton, Basket Goal. Price 10 cents. No. 189- Children's Games. Compiled by Jessie H. Bancroft, director of physical training, depart- ment of education, New York City. These games are intended for use at recesses, and all but the team games have been adapted to large classes. Suitable for children from three to eight years elude a great variety. Price 10 cts. ■^SPALDING ATHLETIC LIBRARY/^ Group Xn. Athletics No. 12— Spaldingr'is Official Atliletic Almanac. Compiled by J. E. Sul- livan, Chief Department Physical Culture, Louis- iana Purchase Exposi- tion, Director Olympic Games. 1904, Special Commissioner from the United States to the Olympic Games at Ath- ens, 1906, and President of the Amateur Athletic Union. The only annual publication now issued that contains a complete list of ama- teur best-on-records; complete inter- collegiate records; complete English records from 1866; swimming rec- ords; interscholastic records; Irish, Scotch, Continental, South African and Australasian records; important athletic events and numei-ous phutos of individual athletes and leading athletic teams. Price 10 cents. No. 27— College Athletics. M. C. Murphy, the well-known athletic trainer, now with Penn- sylvania, the author of this book, has written it especially for the school- boy and college man, but it is invaluable for the athlete who wishes to excel in any branch of athletic sport. 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Price 10 cents. No. 288— Indigestion Treated by Gymnastics By W. J. Cromie, Physical Director Ger- mantowu (Pa.) Y.M. C.A. This book deals with the causes, symp- toms and treatment of constipation and indi- gestion. It embraces diet, water cure, mental culture, massage and photographic illustrations of exer- cises which tend to cure the above diseases. If the hints therein con- tained are observed and the exercises faithfully performed, most forms of the above diseases will be helped, Price 10 cents. No. 290— Get Well; Keep Well. This is a series of chapters by Prof. E. B, Warman, the author of a number of books in the Spalding Athletic Library on physical train- ing. The subjects are all written in a clear and convincing style. Price 10 cents. CHARLES JACOBUS. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY GROUP XL, No. 138 CROQUET AND ITS RULES THOROUGHLY REVISED. WITH ILLUSTRATIONS AND EXPLANATIONS CHARLES JACOBUS EDITOR PUBLISHED BY THE AMERICAN SPORTS PUBLISHING COMPANY 21 WARREN STREET. NEW YORK ■^ (\.'- (wo OoDlftS rteceivtx' j JUN 4 iyOB COPY i. Copyright, 1907 BY American Sports Publishing Company New York (x N ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE PUBLISHERS ?^-The rules published and circulated hitherto by the American Sports Publishing Company in the interests of Croquet have never had any particular attention since the game of Roque has come into such prominence and made such rapid strides for a distinct place in the catalogue of outdoor pastimes. The "Na- tional Croquet Association,' with its membership of clubs, place of annual meeting, rules, etc., etc. — all without modification — merged into the National Roque Association, and has since been known as such. Croquet was thus left in the lurch. There was no one authorized to look after it and while in various places there were distinct sets of rules, there was really lack of uni- formity and no tendency to concentrate forces for securing it. It will be the object of this brochure to place the game of Croquet where it belongs, with clearer rulings and more dis- tinctive treatment. It is, emphatically, a lawn game and the parent game of Roque, which is an evolution therefrom. The equipment and the phraseology of the rules are therefore closely related and some rules in each may have precisely the same language. Still there are marked distinctions between the two games, so that each has a field of its own. PLAN OF CROQUET COURT. For dimensions see "The Court." Page 14. See also Rule 40. 'SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. CROQUET AND ITS RULES Croquet is a comparatively modern game. It has not the weight of years on its side to increase love and regard for it. The name seems to indicate France as its origin, and it is said to have been brought from there to Ireland, thence to England. Public match games were played in England as long ago as 1867. As a lawn game it became exceedingly popular, and the formation of the "All England Croquet Club" was succeeded by several annual contests for championship at Wimbledon. It has been even growing in favor of late years in England, judging from the formation of clubs and the public contests in different parts of the country, schedules of which are carefully published at the beginning of each season, thus eliciting a wide- spread and increasing interest in the game. LEADING FEATURES OF CROQUET. One of the strong points about Croquet is the ease with which the game can be established. Almost every home in village or country has some grass plot large enough and level enough for a goodly place to set out the game. One can readily see that no elaboration is needed. Mark the boundaries by a strong white cotton cord, drive the stakes and set the arches v/ith some little regard for precision (See cut in front) and the ground is ready. The lawn should, of course, be closely shaven and rolled, and to prevent the grass from disappearing utterly in certain places where progress is most difficult and the wear consequently the greater, each setting out of the game may be in a different place. As a test for good temper, forbearance and fairness no other game, we believe, to be superior to Croquet. It is the little amenities of life that count largely in any system of play or business. These add a flavor and produce results along char- 6 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. acter lines. To win is sometimes the crowning ambition. But with it frequently goes a lack of modesty and an increasing regard for self that destroys the possibilities of development of finer things. It does not require the handling of immense sums of money or the entrance upon large business enterprises to find out the good qualities or the opposite of your associates. And we may be pardoned from our long experience in connec- tion with Croquet (sometimes in closest competition for na- tional honors, more frequently, however, with the friendly tilt, keen and close, between rival experts) if we drop this word of caution to beginners. Let every movement be one of fairness and honor. Let your adherence to the rules be observed in all cases of even the greatest interest. Let not self-interest mount so high as to warp your judgment and let the little acts of comity and courtesy be sprinkled in between even the most difficult plays, so as to realize outside of and away from what any expertness may bring, the richer fruits of pleasant, though rivaling, companionship. We have known characters vastly improve by courteous com- panionship and prevailing geniality on the Croquet ground. The old-fashioned wordy strifes and contentions, cherishing and con- tinuing ill feeling, are now unknown and aside from any bene- ficial physical advantages these features must also be regarded in taking stock of the benefits of Croquet. There is in the game of Croquet a great opportunity for dis- playing one's ability, judgment, nerve, coolness and boldness of play, A valuable discipline comes to the eye in connection with the movements of the hand. But the game of Croquet is peculiar. In a game like base ball, or lawn tennis, mere quickness is sometimes the great desideratum. But the deliberation that can be manifested in Croquet has hardly a parallel in the entire round of athletic sports. GOOD INSTRUCTION NEEDED. At the very beginning there should be selected and secured, if possible, some good instructor and player combined (not every 'SPLIT" SHOT ILLUSTRATED THIN "SLICE" SHOT-B BEING ONLY SLIGHTLY DISPLACED f ■n / "WIRING" B BY "SPLIT" OR THIN "SLICE," AT SAME TIME SENDING A TO SOME DESIRED POSITION SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 9 good player is a good instructor) so that the tyro may start right. "IV ell begun is half done." The correct position, the proper methods or lines of play, the niv-e points of the rules ; all these should, if possible, he taught by some suitable person so that progress may be more rapid and results all along the line be more satisfactory. We would like to re-emphasize this point in the matter of instruction. It is absolutely essential. Every kindred game and every study in any branch of learning and science point to the necessity of excellent instruction at the very outset. POSITION IN STRIKING. Many different positions are assumed by wielders oi the mallet. The so-called "pendulum stroke," made with two hands — the mallet swinging vertically between the legs well outstretched — has grown in favor much the last few years. As one com- mences so he is apt to continue. There is much reason in using the pendulum stroke. It is philosophical and as near be- ing mathematically correct as possible. But its gracefulness is questioned, and ladies are practically debarred from its use. There is also a one-handed stroke — made vertically — sometimes between the legs and sometimes outside of both. But the stroke is made in each position with the eye of the player directly over and m line with the desired movement of the mallet. PRINCIPAL POINTS IN PLAYING. The common experience of our most expert players points to the following as the chief points of excellence in play that should be aimed at even in the beginning of one's participation in this pleasant mode of physical exercise : First. — Striking a ball so as to make it hit another, be the dis- tance great or small. This will be a matter of acquisition on the part of most people. We have known the poorest hitters to develop by patient practice and perseverance into great ones.' No progress can be made in the game unless one can make one ball hit another. The eye must be accurate, but both the eye 10 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. and the hand need to be trained. The same accuracy is needed in the making of arches from any distance. Second. — Ability to cause a ball to go a certain distance, just so far and no further, e. g. : (a) To make it take position near to another ball. (&) To give it a position in front of its arch. {c) To wire it (if the danger ball) so that it can have no direct shot on a ball. {d) To put a ball beyond the open shot of a ball already wired. Third. — Ability to drive the object ball to any desired position To do this successfully requires the manifestation of the greatest skill. It wins games. To hit a ball full means driving it straight ahead, when force and fullness of stroke are desired, the former depending upon distance desired. Then, to make a ball pass to the right or to the left requires it to be struck in a certain way on account of angle or direction desired. Fourth. — Closely allied is the so-called "Jump shot" (see last cut), i. e., making your own ball pass over another ball or over one or more arches, causing it to hit another, otherwise im- possible to be ''captured." THE WICKETS, OR ARCHES. For beginners narrow arches would destroy interest and dis- courage effort. At the start the arches should be at least 4 inches, and these can be replaced by more difficult ones as expert- ness in play increases. The wire should be at least one half inch in thickness, and to secure firmness should be driven into the ground at least ten inches, leaving tops about ten inches high. If blocks should be used it would mean, of course, greater fixedness. If tops are square they can be driven more readily into the earth. If no blocks are used changes in setting out the game are easily made, as the lawn becomes worn in some places by excessive use. THE BALLS. The balls may be of wood, but those of hard rubber are the most satisfactory. Though costing much more at the outset. "WIRING." OR HIDING, NEXT BALL, "B" BEHIND ARCH (Done by usual stroke of mallet). D A" GETTING "POSITION" IN THE "CAGE" BY "SPLIT" SHOT SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 13 they are cheapest in the end. The ordinary game for Tom, Dick and Harry will find a well-made wooden ball to be in keeping with their expertness, and later on, as general play increases in excellence, a better ball can be secured. THE STAKES. The stakes may be of any hard wood, about one and one- quarter inches in diameter set at the middle of the court just outside of the playing line and projecting above the court only an inch and a half, so as to allow a ball to be shot from in front of it in any direction. THE MALLETS. Here is opportunity for the display of taste and expenditure* as well. At the beginning the mallets found in our ordinary equipment will be found to answer all purposes. The price list, however, shows varying qualities of excellence, and the expert player will always have his own mallet, his favorite, as a billiard- ist has his own cue, and so he takes it with him and deems it a decidedly individual asset, very rarely lending his own, and as rarely using the mallet of another player. These mallets are of great variety as to length of handle, length of head, diameter, weight, kind of wood, metal bands for protection, etc, etc. One end should be equipped with soft rubber, as this feature allows certain well-known shots or strokes to be performed with ease, which otherwise would be quite impossible. COLORS. The rules are made with reference to the four colors, red, white, blue and black. The first three are easily kept in mind as to their order, as they are the order as used in speaking of our national colors — the "Red, White and Blue." H the balls have not at time of purchase these colors they can easily be kept in fine coloring with little labor and expense. This is so de- sirable that we give here minute directions for painting balls. First, drive three 2-inch nails into each of four pieces of inch 14 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. board, about four inches square, so that the projecting points will afford, when the blocks are upturned, a place to put the balls while being painted. Buy an ounce of Chinese vermillion, one ounce of ultramarine or Prussian blue, one ounce of lamp- black and four ounces of flake white, and one-half pint of .ordi- nary shellac dissolved in alcohol. Take four old saucers, one for each color, and get four small varnish brushes. For white, red and black place a little of each color singly in a saucer and pour on it some of the shellac, mixing it with brush till it is thin and uniform ; then paint the balls on their supports and they will dry very quickly. For a fine blue color place in a saucer some blue powder and with it some of the flake white, as the blue itself would be far too dark if not tempered with white. A little experience will give one fine colorings. Only a little powder is needed each time. The brushes must be kept in alcohol or water when not in use. If rubber balls are used no black color need be obtained, as the ball is black already. THE CLIPS, OR MARKERS. These will come with the equipment but will need painting occasionally in accordance with Rule 5, i. e., painted on one side m full and on the other in half. The manner and rules for affixing are also given in Rule 5. THE COURT. Any level lawn with grass closely cropped, which has a length of sixty feet and a breadth of thirty, will answer for a Croquet court. A court even twenty-five feet by fifty has been known to furnish great chance for pleasure and exercise. The court may be large or small, according to desire or amount of space to be had, but a court with larger dimensions than these first mentioned is not advisable. The simplest form is the rectangular with a good strong cot- ton twine for boundary limitations fastened by four substantial corner staples (see Rule 40). With the rectangular form, on a court 30 X 60 feet, the arrangement of the arches or wickets and SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 15 Stakes ma}- be as in the diagram opposite page 5. The size of court is optional. Each stake is set just outside the playing line half way between the end corners, the first arch eight feet from the boundary line and the second seven feet from the first — the side arches in line across the field with the second arch, and five feet nine inches from the boundary line. THE CENTER. The center arch may be single or double, and may be called also the cage or the basket. If double, the arches should be placed at right angles to all other arches and 18 inches apart, so that the ball in making the center arch will move in a direction across the field, instead of in the direction of its length, as with the others. The grounds, however, may be laid out in various ways. The Prospect Park (Brooklyn) Croquet Club, has a very peculiar form of court which any club, of course, is free to adopt. We have known grounds also to be elliptical in form. But while each club in many respects may be a law to itself, there is, nevertheless, much benefit to be derived from a uniform plan of doing things. In the placing of the arches there is also an opportunity for considerable variation. Our English cousins, who of late have given a great deal of attention to Croquet, place their arches widely different from the method employed in the United States, where uniformity generally prevails. This game is one in which we should much like to see an international uniformity, if pos- sible, as a basis for possible international competition for honors in this attractive outdoor pastime. [Note. The publishers are pleased to state that the English Rules have been constantly before our Supervising Editor, and wherever advantage could be gained in points or phraseology, he has felt free to make use of the same.] 16 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. TERMS USED IN CROQUET, WITH THEIR DEFINITIONS Ball in hand.— A ball that has roqueted another ball. Ball in play. — ^After a ball in hand has taken Croquet it is a ball in play. Bisque. — An extra stroke allowed at any time during a game. Bombard. — To drive one ball by Croquet so as to displace an- other. Boundary line. — The outside limits of the court. Carom. — A rebounding of a ball from stake, arch, or another ball Combination. — The using of two or more balls to eflfect some particular play. Croquet. — To place one ball against another and play fr«m it or with it any way. This is imperative after a roquet. Danger ball. — ^That ball of the adversary which is to be played next— "the guilty ball." Dead ball. — A ball from which or upon which the player has taken his turn since making a point It is then dead to all direct shots till he makes another point, or has another turn or play. Direct shot.— When the ball struck with the mallet passes direct- ly to another ball, or makes carom thereon from a stake or an arch. Drive shot. — A shot made so as to send the object ball to some desired position. Finesse. — To play a ball where it will be of least use to adver- sary. Follow shot.— When the playing ball in taking Croquet is made to follow the object ball in nearly or quite the same direction. Foul strike. — A false one — one at variance with the rules. See Rules 7, II, i6, 20, 31, 33, 44. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 17 Innocent ball. — The last played ball of adversary. Jump shot. — Striking a ball so as to make it jump over any ob- stacle between it and the object aimed at. See illustration. Limits of the cage.— See Rule 53, and illustration opposite p. 30. Live ball. — A ball upon which the playing ball has a right to play. Object ball. — The ball at which the player aims. Odch. — Extra stroke or strokes allowed by superior players to equalize playing. (See Bisque.) Playing line. — Line real or imaginary 30 inches inside of boundary line on which balls are placed for playing when they have passed beyond it or outside the boundary line. Run. — The making of a number of points in one turn of play. Scoring. — See Rule 6. Shot, or Stroke. — These have the same meaning. Split shot. — Any Croquet from a ball upon which a ball has counted. (See illustrations.) Set up. — A position of advantage secured by a player in the in- terests of his partner ball. Wiring. — To wire a ball is to place it so that it will be behind a wire (or arch), thus preventing an open or direct shot. (See illustration facing p. 10. 1 18 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. CROQUET RULES [Note. — The following rules are adapted to the playing of Loose Croquet. — A few notes will be found at the end after the rules.] INTERFERING WITH PLAYERS. RULE I. No player, or other person, shall be permitted to interfere with the result of a game by any word or act calculated to em- barrass the player, nor shall any one, except a partner, speak to a player while in the act of making a stroke. (See note to Rule I, p. 33) ORDER OF COLORS. RULE 2. The order of colors shall be red, white, blue, black, but the game may be opened by playing any color. MALLETS. RULE 3. There shall be no restriction as to kind or size of mallet used. One or two hands may be used in striking. For different strokes mallets may be changed as often as desired. RULE 4. Should a ball, or mallet, or stake, or arch break in striking, the player may demand another stroke, 'with another ball or another mallet, and stake or arch properly placed, CLIPS OR MARKERS. RULE 5. Every player shall be provided with a clip or marker of the same color as his ball, painted in full on one side and on the SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 19 Other side only the upper half, which he must affix to his arch next in order in course of play, before the partner ball is played, with the full painted side- toward the front of the arch. Should he fail to do so his clip must be placed upon the arch upon which it was last placed and he must make the points again. Should he move his marker back of the point he is for, attention must be called to such error before the partner ball is played, otherwise it shall stand. Should a marker be moved beyond the proper point, it shall be replaced, provided attention is called to the error before the point upon which it rests is made. Should a player put a ball through its arch, he must move the correspond- ing clip to its proper arch before the next ball in order is played, otherwise the clip remains as before. No player shall lose any point or points by the misplacing of his clip by his adversary. OPENING OF GAME-SCORING. RULE 6. All games shall be opened by scoring from an imaginary line running through the middle wicket across the field, each player playing two balls of any color toward the boundary line at the head of the court. The player, the center of whose ball rests nearest this border line, shall have choice of first play and of balls, provided that, in scoring, the ball did not strike the boundary line, any other ball, or the stake. The balls shall then be placed on the four corners of the playing court; partner balls diagonally opposite to each other, the playing ball and next in sequence to be placed on the upper corners, the choice of corners resting with the playing ball and all balls being in play. BALLS-HOW STRUCK. RULE 7. The ball must be struck with the face of the mallet, the stroke being delivered whenever touching the ball it moves it. Should a stake or wire intervene the stroke is not allowed unless the 20 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBBARY. ball is struck at the same time, and if the ball is moved, without being struck by the face of the mallet, it shall remain where it rests, and should a point or roquet be made, it shall not be al- lowed, except by the decision of the umpire as to the fairness of the shot. All balls thus moved by a false shot may be replaced or not at the option of the opponent, but no point or part of a point made shall be allowed. RULE 8. A; ball roquets, or counts upon, another upon which it has a right to play when it comes in contact with it by a blow from the player's mallet, or rebounds from a wicket or a stake, also when it comes in contact with it when play is taken from another ball. RULE 9. When one ball thus roquets, or counts upon, another play must be taken from it. That ball is now dead. (See Rule 31.) After taking play from a ball and moving it, the player is en- titled to one more stroke. RULE 10. If a player in taking a Croquet from a ball, fails to move or shake it perceptibly such stroke ends his play, and his ball must be returned, or left where it stops, at the option of the opponent. He is not allowed to put his foot on playing ball. RULE II. When making a direct shot (i. e., roquet), the player must not push or follow the ball with his mallet; but when taking Croquet from a ball (two balls being in contact), he may follow his ball with the mallet ; "but must not strike it twice, give it a second impetus, or change the direction of the stroke. RULE 12. If a player strikes his ball before his opponent has finished his play, the stroke shall stand, or be made over, at the option of the opponent. (See also Rule 58.) SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 21 RULE 13. A player may lightly tap any ball on the top to jar the sand off, or to make it stay where it belongs, or may have any ad- hering substance removed before making his stroke. DIRECTION THROUGH WICKETS. RULE 14. In making all side or corner wickets the playing ball shall pass through them towards the center, not away from it. RULE 15. Should a ball rest against or near a wire, and the umpire, or other person agreed on, should decide that in order to pass through the arch, an unfair or push shot would have to be made, it shall not be allowed if made. (a) If a ball is in position or near any arch and the arch is hit by any ball in proper movements of play, and the ball is dis- placed the displacing of such ball and of any other balls must be accepted and any point or points made must stand. FOUL STROKE. RULE 16. Should a player in making a stroke move with his mallet or mallet hand any other than his object ball, it shall be a foul and his play ceases, and all balls moved shall be replaced as before the stroke, or remain where they rest, at the option of the op- ponent. RULE 17. If a dead ball (see Rule 31) in contact with another ball, moves on account of the inequality of the ground while playing the other ball azuay from it, the player does not lose his shot. (a) If a live ball is similarly situated and moves on account of the inequality of the ground when the ball in contact is played away from it, the playing ball shall not be regarded as having counted upon it. 22 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. (b) If a ball, in proper course of play, rest against another ball, and in picking up the playing ball for the purpose of con- tinuing the play, the other ball moves on account of the inequal- ity of the ground, no attempt shall be made to replace it. [Note RULE i8. A ball must not be touched while on the field, except when it is necessary to place it beside the ball that has been hit for the purpose of playing from it, or to replace it when it has been moved by accident — except by permission of the opponent. [Pick- ing up wrong ball, therefore (Rule 62), ends play.] (See also Rule 13.) RULE 19. A player after making roquet shall not stop his ball for the purpose of preventing its hitting another. Should he do so his play ceases and all balls shall be replaced as before the stroke, or remain, at the option of the opponent. RULE 19. A player, in each turn of play, is at liberty to roquet any ball on the ground once only before making a point. RULE 20. Should a player Croquet a ball he has not roqueted, he loses his turn, and all balls moved by such plav must be replaced to the satisfaction of the umpire, or adversary. Should the mis- take not be discovered before the player has made another stroke, the play shall be valid, and the player continue his play. , RULE 21. In taking Croquet from a ball, if player's ball strikes another, to which he is dead (see Rule 31). such stroke does not end his play, because it is not a direct shot. He is allowed to continue playing from the place where it stops. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY 23 RULE 22. If a player roquets two or more balls at the same stroke, only the first can be Croqueted, or used. MARKING OF POINTS. RULE 23. A point is an arch or a stake. Therefore a player makes a point in the game when his ball makes an arch or hits a stake ni proper play. (For Rovers, see Rule 57.) RULE 24. If a player makes a point, and afterwards at the same stroke roquets a ball, he must take the point and use the ball, unless he is dead to such ball (see Rule 45), and such ball is beyond the playing line. In that case his play ceases. (See note to Rule 24, p. 33) RULE 25. Should the playing ball in making an arch roquet another that lies just through the arch, even if a dead ball, and then pass through it, the arch counts as well as the roquet. (See note to Rule 25; see also Rule 33.) (a) If any ball not dead be resting under an arch and not through it, and the playing ball being for that arch strike it and then pass through, the arch is not allowed but the roquet counts. RULE 26. If a ball roquets or counts upon another, and afterwards at the same stroke makes a point, it must take the ball and reject the point. RULE 27. A player continues to play so long as he makes a point in the game, or roquets another ball to which he is in play. RULE 28. A ball making two or more points at the same stroke, has only the same privilege as if it made but one. 24 SPAM)INrrS ATHLETIC LIBRART. RULE 29. Should a ball be driven through its arch, even by adversary or against the turning stake by any carom, combination, Croquet, or concussion by a stroke not foul, it is a point made by that ball, and clip should be changed. (See Rule 5; for Rovers see Rule 57-) JUMP SHOTS. RULE 30. Jump shots, on account of harm to the lawn, may be forbidden by local ground rules, or by mutual arrangement of players. PLAYING ON DEAD BALL. RULE 31 A dead ball is one on which a player has no rights or one he has taken Croquet from in that turn of play. RULE Z2. If a player play by direct shot on a dead ball his play ceases and all balls displaced by such shot shall either be replaced in their former position, and the player's ball placed against the dead ball on the side from which it came, or, all balls shall rest where they lie, at the option of the opponent. If driven off the field they must be properly placed. (See Rule 25; also latter part of Rule 24.) RULE Z2>. Any point or part of a point or ball stuck, after striking a dead ball is not allowed. It is a foul stroke. (See latter part of Rule 24; also Rule 25.) RULE 34. A player may drive another ball by roquet or Croquet, or his own ball by Croquet, against a dead ball and give it a point or position, or displace it, and the dead ball shall not be replaced, nor shall any other ball moved by the stroke be replaced. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 25 BALLS MOVED OR INTERFERED WITH BY ACCIDENT OR DESIGN. RULE 35. A ball accidentally displaced, otherwise than as provided for in Rule i6, must be returned to its position before play can proceed. RULE 36. If a ball is stopped or diverted from its course by an opponent, the player may repeat the shot or not as he chooses. Should he decline to repeat the shot, the ball must remain where it •tops, and, if playing ball, must play from there. RULE 37. If a ball is stopped or diverted from its course by a player or his partner, the opponent may demand a repetition of the shot if he chooses. Should he decline to do so, the ball must remain where it stops, and, if playing ball, must play from there. RULE 38. If a ball is stopped or diverted from its course by any object inside the ground, not pertaining to the game or ground, other than provided for in Rules 36 and 37, the shot may be repeated, or allowed to remain, at the option of the player. If not re- peated, the ball must remain where it stops, and, if playing ball, plav from there. BALLS IN CONTACT. RULE 39. Should a p.ayer, on commencing his play, find his ball in con- tact with another, he may hit his own as he likes, and then have subsequent privileges, the same as though the balls were separ- ated an inch or more. RULES CONCERNING BOUNDARY. RULE 40. The boundary line is a strong cotton or other line extending around the field. The playijig line is a line (imaginary or other- 26 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. wise) two and one-half feet inside the boundary. This may be marked or not by chalk or by a smaller cord wired closely to the ground, to allow a free stroke with the mallet. BALLS OVER BOUNDARY LINE. RULE 41- A ball shot beyond the playing line, or the boundary line, must be returned inside the playing line and in a direction at right angles to the side or end of court. It follows that a ball off the field at any point not on a right angle to the side of court or the end is placed on the corner. (See Rules 46, 47, 48.) (For full illustration see cut opposite p. 33.) RULE 42. A ball is in the field and properly placed when the whole ball is within the playing line. RULE 43. No play is allowed from beyond the playing line, except when a ball is placed in contact with another for the purpose of Croquet. RULE 44- If a player strikes his ball when over the playing line, he shall lose his stroke, and all balls (displaced by shot) shall be re- placed or left where they stop at the option of the opponent. RULE 45- If a player hit a ball beyond the playing line by a direct shot, his play ceases, and the roqueted ball is placed on the playing line from the point where it lay before being thus hit. The playing ball is brought in from its resting place to its proper place on the playing line. But if a ball off the field is hit. from a Croquet, the hit shall not be allowed, the balls to be re- placed properly in the field from where they rest, and the play shall not cease. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 27 RULE 46. The first ball driven over the playing line and returnable at the corner must be placed at or within the corner of playing lines. RULE 47. If a ball, having been struck over the playing line, is return- able at the corner, another ball being on, or first entitled to, the corner, it shall be placed on that side of the corner ball on which it went off. RULE 48. If two balls, having been shot over the playing line, should ap- parently require the same position, they shall be placed on the line alongside of each other in the same order in which they were played off. BALL- WHEN THROUGH AN ARCH. RULE 49. A ball is through an arch when a straight edge, laid across the two wires on the side from which the ball came, does not touch the ball. BALLS-WHEN IN POSITION. RULE 50. If a ball has been placed under an arch, for the purpose of Croquet, it is not in position to run that arch. (See note. Rule 50, on p. 33-) RULE SI. If a ball be driven under its arch from the wrong direction, and rests there, so that a straight edge laid against the wires on the side of the arch from which it came, fails to touch it, it is in position to run that arch in the right direction. If the straight edge touch the ball it cannot make the arch at the next stroke. RULE 52. If a ball, shot through its arch in the right direction, not hav- ing come in contact withv another ball, rolls back through or 28 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRART. under that arch, so that a straight edge applied as in Rule 49 touches it, the point is not made, but the ball is in position if left there. HITTING BALL WHILE MAKING WICKET. RULE 53. The cage wicket may be made in one, two or many turns, pro- vided the ball stops within the limits of the cage. (See Ex- planation of Terms, and cut opposite p. 30.) RULE 54. Any playing ball within, or under a wicket, becomes dead to advancement through the wicket from that position, if it comes in contact with any other ball by a direct shot. (See Rule 25; also note to Rule 54 on p. 34.) ROVERS. RULE 55. A player becomes a rover when he has made all the points in regular order to the home stake. RULE 56. A rover has the right of roquet and consequent Croquet on every other ball once during each turn of play, and is subject to roquet and Croquet by any ball in play, but an opponent cannot put a rover out. RULE 57. Only a partner rover can put a rover out, and if one makes the other to hit the stake and then itself fails to hit, neither is out. A rover having been driven against the stake and over the boundary or playing line, must be properly placed to await the hitting of the stake by its partner. It cannot be moved from this proper placement to allow the partner ball to hit the stake. They must go out in successive strokes or both remain in play, (a) If a player become a rover by the stroke that causes a partner ball to become a rover, and possibly to hit the stake, the SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 29 partner may be regarded as out, provided the player desires to try the stake on the next stroke. If not, he may make any proper plays necessary to finish the game, as he is now alive on all balls. PLAYING OUT OF TURN. OR WRONG BALL. RULE 58. If a player plays out of his proper turn, or in his proper turn plays the wrong ball, and the mistake is discovered before the next player has commenced his play, all benefit from any point or points made is lost, and his turn of play is forfeited. All balls moved by the misplay must be returned to their former position by the umpire or adversary. But if the mistake is not discovered until after the next player has made his first stroke, the error must stand. (See Rule 12.) POINTS RE-MADE. RULE 59. If a player makes a point he has already made in that turn and the mistake is discovered before the proper point is made, the play ceases, with the shot by which the point was re-made, and the marker is placed at its proper point. All balls sh^ll be left in the position they had at the time the point was re-made. If not discovered before the proper point is made, the points so made are good, and play proceeds the same as if no error had been made. (See also Rule 5.) ERROR IN ORDER OF PLAY. RULE 60. If an error in order is discovered after a player has struck his ball, he shall be allowed to finish his play, provided he is playing in the regular sequence of his partner's ball last played. In that case the error would belong to the previous player, but his play and any points made must stand. In case of dispute upon any point at any time, it shall be decided by the umpire; if there is 30 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. no umpire, by lot. No recourse shall be had to Jot unless each party expresses the belief that the other is wrong. CHANGING SURFACE OF GROUND. RULE 6i. A player, before or during his play, may require either arches or grounds or anything pertaining thereto to be placed in proper condition. PENALTY-GENERAL RULE. RULE 62. If a rule is violated, a penalty for which has not been pro- vided, the player shall cease his play. CAGE LIMITS SHOWN. A — Straight-edge does not touch Ball. Ball is without the cage limits. B — Straight - edge touches Ball Ball is within the cage limits. JUMP SHOT SHOWN. •P A B 9 i E 1 ' F ^ • • o -- • A. B, C, D The Boundary Line. E, F, G, H The Playing Line. (1) A ball stopping at any point, as at 0, 0, , is placed as indicated just within the playing line^ (2) A ball driven beyond the boundary line, as at P. P*. P^ is placed as indicated. (3) A ball resting at X,X,X, X,X, X, is placed at the corner of playing lines, as in- dicated at XK (4) If two or three balls pass off. as indicated by X, Y, Z, they are placed as shown, but in the order in which they went off. The ball passing off • first is placed on comer. The others in order ; if at the right of projected diagonal C S , on side line; if at left, on end line as shown. ^Z 1 X «•"' i&l i H 1 r X Ii 2 ^ Ji i X z SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 33 NOTES ON RULES The rules are clear as to their meaning, yet many write us without giving- any thought as to what they really mean and really say. A little study and careful reading will prevent much unnecessary correspondence. It is singular what silly questions are sometimes asked of us through the mail. Do not write unless necessary. — Publishers. Note to Rule i.— A notice conspicuously posted comprising the substance of Rule i will be of much service to spectators in keeping them in line with the strictest proprieties. The players should receive no benefit or harm from the conversa- tion of spectators, and no suggestion should ever be pre- sented by any spectator. Note to Rule 17. — It is evident that, if the court is perfect, playing azcay from another ball cannot possibly cause it to move. Hence the rule. Note to Rule 17b. — Suppose a (playing) ball to be in contact with a ball that is through its arch as a straightedge would show. If playing ball be removed for further use, and the other ball comes back to a position that allows it to be touched by the straightedge from its playing side, such ball is not through the arch. Note to Rule 24. — This latter part needs thought and attention. If a ball though it passes through its arch, hits a ball beyond the playing line play ceases because of Rule 45. Note to Rule 25. — While this is not mathematically correct, the rule is so made to avoid disputes and difificult measurements. Note to Rule 50. — To place a ball ''under an arch" (i.e., for the purpose of taking Croquet from another ball) means that if the arch should be pushed into the ground perfectly 34 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. vertically the arch would touch a segment of the ball. If the ball could not be touched it would not be under the arch. Note to Rule 54. — This rule was made especially for balls at the center wicket, but is also applicable at single wickets. To illustrate : The playing ball, in passing into the double cen- ter wicket through the first part of it. hits by direct shot another ball. The player cannot place his ball against it and pass on through the wicket by a Croquet, but must re-enter the wicket. If, however, the playing ball enters the first arch from a Croquet, or split shot, and hits and remains in contact with a live ball, if no space is gained by placing it, it can by roquet both go through itself and also put this other ball through. 36 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. WHAT TO USE FOR CROQUET The ordinary croquet player has gotten so accustomed to purchasing the cheap toy sets of croquet sold by most merchants that he fails to realize the true possibilities of the game. It is necessary to use a croquet set that is made scientifically correct in order to secure the enjoyment that comes to the player playing a well-contested croquet game, and the fact that the use of toy sets is so prevalent is one of the reasons why the majority of people look upon croquet as a game for children, and fail to realize the great possibilities that there are in the game for real scientific and interesting play. Spalding, owing to their uncqu .led facilities for turning out athletic equipment that is correct in every detail, are in a position to furnish croquet sets that lift the game above the ordinary and commonplace, and make it worthy of the attention of even the skilled athlete. The precision necessary to accurate play on the part of the billiard plaver is the same to a great extent also in croquet. If it is plave'd right and with a Spaldmg set, all the niceties and accuracv of plav required can be obtained by the player after a little practice; in short, play with a Spalding set makes the player a devotee of the game of croquet from the very first. SPALDINGS ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 37 Of 4-ball sets, Spalding furnishes a good quality set with balls, and mallets equipped with 8-inch maple head, nicely striped, and with ash handle. The set has fancy stakes and balls of selected rock maple, the whole being packed complete in a strong wooden box. This is the Spalding No. iiA set, price $3. The next grade is the Spalding No. 30, furnished with special mallets equipped with 8-inch hardwood heads, 24-inch hickory handles, glued to head, nicely painted and varnished. The set has special rock-maple balls painted solid red, blue, white, and black, and varnished; stakes are painted to match balls; wickets are steel wire, japanned white, with sockets, the set is packed complete in a handsome box, with a book of rules. The price of this Spalding No. 30 set is $5. 38 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. The best grade of 4-ball sets made by Spalding is their No, 19C, with special mallets equipped with 9-inch selected dog- wood heads, handsomely striped and polished, hand-turned professional handle. The set has dogwood balls, with solid colors stained in, not. painted, and the coloring is guaranteed not to flake or rub off. The balls are highly polished. Wickets are of heavy twisted wire, white enameled, and fitted with candlesticks, so that they can be used for play after dark. Wickets are furnished with wooden sockets; stakes fancy painted and polished, and the set is packed complete in hand- some hardwood stained and polished box. The price of the Spalding No. 19C set is $7.50. Of 8-ball sets Spalding furnishes a very good set at a cheap price; this is their No. 4. The balls are nicely polished and the mallets furnished with selected handles, the set being equipped with fancy stakes and galvanized wickets. The price of this No. 4 set is $2.50. The next grade is the Spalding No. loD 8-ball set, mallets with 8-inch maple heads, fancy striped, painted, and varnished and fancy turned handle. Maple balls are striped and varnished. Wickets are of heavy galva- nized. iron wire with socket, and all are packed complete in strong wooden box. The price of the No. loD set is $4. The Spal- ding No. i3Fset is furnished with fancy mallets, equipped with 8-inch maple head, striped, painted and gilt, and handle fancy turned, polished maple balls, fancy painted and striped, and the set is equipped with fancy painted stakes and wickets with wooden sockets. The whole set is packed complete in wooden box with handles. The price of the No. 13 F set is $6. The best grade of 8-ball sets made by Spalding is the No. 14H, made with 7 -inch dogwood hard mallets, with fancy painted striping and polished maple handle, selected dogwood balls, striped, pamted, and polished; wickets of twisted wire, white enameled, and wooden sockets ; stakes fancy sti iped and polished ; all packed complete in handsome polished wooden box. The price of the No. 14H set is $8. Extra mallets are needed from time to time to replace broken ones, and of these Spalding furnishes three different styles, all made according to latest approved models and of best quahty throughout. These are: No. i, Brooklyn style, finely finished imitation boxwood head. 8 inches long, with fancy painted handle, price $1 each; No. 2, Philadelphia style, special selected dogwood head 9x2^ inches, with metal bands and hand-turned handle. This is a very superior quahty of mallet, and is popular with the best players. The price of the No. 2 mallet is $2 each. The No. 3, Chicago-style mallet is made with extra quality persimmon head, 9x2! inches, highly polished \ SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 39 and hand-turned handle. The price of the No. 3 mallet is $1.50 each. Spalding furnishes also extra croquet balls as required and an excellent quality wooden ball is the No. 7 style, made of special selected dogwood, thoroughly seasoned, with solid colors dyed in instead of painted. Highly polished and color warranted not to flake or rub off. The price of the No. 7 croquet balls is $2 per set of four. .\ very popular style of croquet ball is the Spaldmg No. C, made of composition, regulation size and weight, and colored red, white, blue, and black in fast colors. This ball is extremely durable, and will give excellent satisfac- tion. It is packed complete in box, per set of four, and costs $6 per set. Extra stakes and wickets cost, for No. 2S stakes, nicely pamted and polished, 75 cents per pair, and for No. iS, heavy twisted wire, square wickets, white enameled, per set of 10, $1.25. For the expert player and the man who wants something that is really the best thing in the way of a croquet ball that can be made, Spalding recommends either the regular hard rubber ball or a ball made out of a new patented material known as "Excelite." Either of these styles cost the same money, $io per set. The No. AR croquet ball is made of hard rubber, and is guaranteed perfect in material and workman- ship. One ball in. each set is finished and highly polished, and the others are plain black. The price is $10 per set. The No. EC Excelite croquet balls are made in England of a patented material, for which Spalding has exclusive sale. They are more durable than any other balls known and are extremely resilient, and are used almost exclusively by the best players in England. The price of the No. EC croquet balls is $io per set. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. WHAT TO WEAR FOR CROQUET In the very complete line of athletic clothing which Spalding lists in their regular catalogue will be found almost every necessary article for the croquet player including outing shirts and trousers, underwear, hats, caps and shoes. Spalding outing shirts are made in various qualities. The best is their No. lo, made of all-wool flannel, mixed patterns, including stripes, plaids, and solid colors. These cost $3 each. They introduce this season, in their No. 12, a shirt made of a new material known as "Eden" cloth, mixed patterns, in- Style D Style E eluding attractive stripes and plaids. The price of the No. 12 shirt is $2 each. To satisfy the demand for a shirt of durable quality and excellent material, they put out their No. 18, made of a material of mixed cotton and wool, plain white and colors. The price of this shirt is $3 each. They also furnish their No. 20, made of white zephyr weave, making a very attractive shirt, mdeed. for $1.50 each. All the above shirts are furnished with collars of either of two different styles. What is known as the No. D style collar is somewhat upright and dressy-looking, and the No. E style is on the regulation outing-shirt flat style. All of the shirts are furnished with full sleeves, with double pearl buttons, link style m cuffs, and button front. They are all made from latest patterns, and a perfect fit is guaranteed if the correct measurements are sent in. Of suitable trousers, Spalding furnishes four different styles. No, 9, all-wool flannel, medium weight, plain white. $7 per pair; No, II, all-wool flannel, niedium weight, mixed colors and stripes, $7 per pair; No. 15. all-wool flannel, Hght weight, mixed SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 41 particularly s It gmm« ■Miiiii.iiiiii'iiiiii f colors and stripes, $6 per pair No. 19, all-wool flannel, medium weight, same f|uality and colors as in the best grade base ball uniforms. This is a special flannel, that is particularly suitable for athletic purposes. wears like iron, and always looks good, and the price of the No. 19 trousers is $6 per pair. All of the Spald- ing outing trousers are made with one hip, one watch, and two side pock- ets, and are equipped with belt loops. Many players prefer for suminer wear white duck trousers, and of these Spalding furnishes one quality, well made, in their No. 3 style, for $1.50 per pair. For those who wish to look over samples of ma- Plain Trousers tcrial and COlorS before striped Trousers placing their order for outing shirts and trousers, Spalding offers to send samples on receipt of request, and also, if desired, measurement blanks, so that the proper measure- ments may be taken in ordering to insure a correct fit; but for those who are in a hurry to order, and know just about what they require in the way of colors, it is only necessary when sending an order to Spalding to give the measurements, as shown on the diagram herewith: _ ^ When measuring for the shirt, state the size of collar worn, 'jlength of sleeve from shoulder 'to wrist, with arm raised and bent, as shown (1-3), size around chest (5-5). In order to measure for pants give measurement around waist (A-A), inseam (D-E), around hips (B-B). Spalding has recognized the need of some kind of athletic underwear that would be suitable not only for use as under- wear during the heated term especially, but throughout the year, if desired, and yet to be sold at a price to bring it within reach of the ordinarv pocketbook, and the line of cotton- 42 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. mesh underwear which they put out they believe will be recog- nized as filling this need. They claim that the quality of this material will satisfy even the most exacting. The prices for this underwear are as follows- No. 15, white cotton-mesh sleeveless shirt, $1 each; No. 15 P. white cotton-mesh knee pants, $1.50 per pair; No. loE, natural cotton-mesh sleeveless shirt. $1.50 each, and No. loEP. natural cotgton-mesh knee pants, $1,50 per pair. The foregoing shirts and pants are furnished in the following sizes: Shirts, 26 to 44 inches chest; knee pants, 28 to 42 inches waist Nos. 210 and 280 Nos. 15 and lOE Nos. 15P and lOEP Spaldmg also furnishes knee pants made of special twilled cotton goods, durable quality, and at the same time extremely light in weight and cool for use as underwear or for athletic purposes! these are No. 280, made of white basket weave material of cotton, 60 cents per pair, and No. 210, made of white twilled cotton, very light in weight, $1 per pair. These knee pants are furnished in sizes from 28 to 42 inches waist measure. Very satisfactory styles of hats and caps for all outing and athletic purposes are furnished by Spalding, made up so that they look well, and the quality of material and workmanship is entirely satisfactory. These are the same hats and caps as are furnished to the students of most of the colleges and preparatory schools in this country. What is known as the University-style hat is made by Spalding with both round crown and square crown. They are: No. 202, made with round crown of good quality flannel in gray, white, maroon, black, and navy l)lue, plain brim, bound with different color, costing $1.25 each; and No. 202S hat, similar to No. 202 and furnished in same colors, but made with square, crown, costing $1.50 each. Of white duck hats Spalding furnishes their No. 203, with round crown, for 50 cents each: and their No. 203S, with square crown and special turned brim, 50 cents each. Spalding also makes a variety of cloth SrALDINGS ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 43 caps which are very satisfactory for outing purposes and at prices that are exceedingly reasonable. A. catalogue of these goods will be sent on application to any Spalding store. As to the most satisfactory style of shoes for croquet, Spalding has furnished to the most prominent tennis and croquet play- ers in this country shoes that they wear exclusively during their games. There seems to be about a Spalding shoe a something really required by the athlete that is wanting in other makes. It is the final touch or finish of the expert t.hoemaker that makes such a difTerence to the player, and the long experience that Spalding has had in turning out ath- letic footwear enables them to supply a shoe at the same price that is worth many times as much as the ordinary shoe turned out by a maker who is not in touch with athletic conditions. Spalding recommends for croquet five different styles of shoes: Xo. AH, high cut. russet leather, with best red rubber flat sole, hand-sewed, and with absolutely best grade material through- out, at $5.50 per pair; No. A, low cut, russet leather, made witii best red rubber flat sole, hand-sewed, $5 per pair; No. CH, high cut, best white canvas, fine quality white rubber fiat sole, hand-sewed, $5 per pair; No. C, low cut, best iv^hite can- vas, fine quality wiiite rubber flat sole, $3.50 per pair; No. D, low cut. white canvas, red rubber flat sole. $1.50 per pair. Spalding manufactures a most complete line of athletic equipment for every athletic sport, and copies of the Spalding catalogue will be sent upon request to any of the Spalding stores, list of which is given below. New York Citv— 124-128 Nassau Street and 29-33 West 42d Street Philadelphia, Pa.— 1013 Filbert Street. Boston, Mass. — 73 Federal Street. Baltimore, Md. — 208 East Baltimore Street. Washington, D. C— 709 Fourteenth Street, N. W. Pittsburg, Pa. — 439 Wood Street. Buffalo, N. Y.— 611 Main Street. Syracuse, N. Y. — University Block. Chicago. 111. — 147-149 Wabash Avenue. St. Louis, Mo. — 710 Pine Street. Cincinnati, Ohio— 27 East Fifth Street (Fountain Square). Kansas City, Mo.— 1111 Walnut Street. Minneapolis. Minn. — 507 Second Avenue, South. New Orleans, La.— 140 Carondelet Street. Denver. Col. — 1616 Arapahoe Street. Detroit, Mich. — 254 Woodward Avenue. Cleveland. Ohio— 741 Euchd Avenue. San Francisco, Cal. — 134 Geary Street. Montreal, Canada— 443 St. James Street. London, England — 53, 54. 55, Fetter Lane. SPALDING CROQUET Our croquet goods while moderate in price will be found thoroughly up-to-date in every particular. We describe them exactly as they are. The prices are regulated accord- ing to quality of material and finish. FOUR. BALL SETS Fancy mallets with 8- inch maple head, nicely striped, and ash handle. Fancy stakes. Balls of selected rock maple. Packed in strong wooden box. No. 11 A. Per set, $3.00 Special mallets with g-inch selected dogwood head, hand- somely striped and polished; hand turned professional handle. Dogwood balls with solid colors stained in, not painted, and guaranteed not to flake or rub ofT; highly polished. Wickets of heavy twisted wire, white enameled, and fitted with candlesticks so that they can be used for play after dark; wooden sockets. Stakes fancy painted and polished. Handsome hardwood stained and polished box. No. 19C. Perset, $?.50 Special mallets with 8-inch hardwood heads, and 24-inch hickory handles glued to head; painted and varnished. Special quality rock maple balls, painted solid red, blue, white and black, and varnished. Stakes painted to match balls; wickets steel wire, japanned white, with sockets. Packed complete with book of rules in handsome box. No. 30. Per set, $5.00 Prices subject to change without notice A. C. SPALDING & BROS. Send for Cotnplete Catalogue oj I S'^^or-es in all large cities. all Athletic Sports. | Sceimidecover page of this book. Q SPALDING CROQUET Our croquet goods while moderate in price will be found thoroughly up-to-date in every particular. We describe them exactly as they are. The prices are regulated accord- ing to quality of material and finish. EIGHT BALL SETS This is an 8 ball pol- ished set; selected handles, large fancy stakes, galvanized wicket, with mallets and balls of nice native Vi'ood. Extra value. No. 4. Per set, $2.50 Special set. 7-inch dogwood head mallets with fancy painted striping and polished maple handle. Selected dogwood balls, striped, painted and polished, of twisted wire, white enameled, and wooden Stakes fancy striped and poHshed. Packed com- plete in handsome polished wood box. No. 14H. Per set, $8.00 Mallets with 8-inch maple head, fancy striped painted and varnished and fancy turned handle. Maple balls striped and varnished. Wickets of heavy galvanized iron wire with sockets. Packed in strong wooden box. No. lOD. Per set, $4.00 Fancy mallets with 8-inch maple head, striped, painted and gilt handle fancy turned. Polished maple balls with painted striping. Fancy painted stakes. Wickets with wooden sockets. Polished wood box with handles on end. No. 13F. Per set, $6.00 Wickets sockets. (?- Prices subject to change without notice A. C. SPALD Send for Complete Catalogue of | all Athletic Sports. ' I INC & BROSc Stores in all large cities. See inside cover page of this book. -Q HIGHEST AWARDS rOR SPALDmc ATHLETIC GOODS GRAND PRIZE ST. LOUIS 1904 "S^ GRAND PRIX lljl,)*] PARIS 1900 INDIVIDUAL CROQUET MALLETS All made according to latest approved models and finest quality throughout. No. 1. No. 3. No. 1 . Brooklyn style. Finely finished imitation boxwood head, 8 inches long. Fancy painted handle. Each, $1.00 No. 2. Philadelphia style. Special selected dogwood head, 9x2 1-4 inches, with metal bands and hand turned handle, $2.00 No. 3. Chicago style. Extra quality persimmon head, 9x2 3-8 inches, highly polished and hand turned handle. - - . Each. $1.50 No. 2. HIGHEST AWARDS FOR SPALDING ATHLETIC GOODS GRAND PRIZE ST. LOUIS 1904 GRAND PRIX PARIS 1900 EXTRA CROQUET BALLS No. 7, Special selected dogwood, thoroughly seasoned, with solid colors dyed in instead of painted. Highly polished and color warranted not to flake or rub off. Per set of 4, $2.00 No. C. Composition croquet balls, regulation size and weight, and colored red, white, blue and black in fast colors. Extremely durable and will give excellent satisfaction. Packed complete in box. Per set of 4, $6.00 EXTRA STAKES AND WICKETS No. 2S. Fancy stakes, nicely painted and polished. Pair, 75c. No. IS. Heavy twisted wire square wickets, white enameled. Per set of 10, $1.25 Spalding's handsomely illustrated cata- logue of athletic goods mailed free to any address. ,=J A. C. SPALDING & BROS. New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati Montreal, Canada London, England ^ OFFICIAL ROQUE BALLS No. R.. Official Roque Ball. Made of special material and is practic- ally unbreakable, yet retains the resiliency that is necessary in an article of this kind. The ball will not chip or break when used under ordinary conditions in actual play. Regu- lation size and weight, and finished in Red, White, Blue and Black. Packed complete in box. Per set of 4, $ I O.OO AMERICAN HARD RUBBER CROQUET AND ROQUE BALLS No. AH. For Roque. Made of hard rubber and guaranteed perfect in material and workmanship. One ball finished with high polish, others plain black Per set of 4, $8.00 No. AR. For Croquet. Otherwise same as above Per set of 4, $ I O.OO EXCELITE CROQUET AND ROQUE BALLS These balls are made in England, of a patented material for which we have the exclusive sale. They are very durable and resilient. No. EK. For Roque. Per set of 4, $ I O.OO No. EC. For Croquet. Per set of 4, $ I O.OO Prices subject to change without notice A. C. SPALDI Send for Complete Caialogiie of I all Athletic Sports, \ NC & BROS. Stores in all large cities. See inside cover page of this book. Q ROQUE MALLETS WE have furnished the sup- plies used at practically every important Roque Tourna- ment, and at the Championship Contests at the St. Louis Expo- sition Spalding Goods were used exclusively. Blocks, hardwood; regulation size Set of 10. $ 1 O.OO Arches, regulation size. Set of 10. $4.00 The above Arches and Blocks are duplicates of those tve supplied at the St. Louis Exposition. No. M =\^Z7 P INDIVIDUAL ROQUE MALLETS No. M. Expert Roque Mallet. Extra quality selected dogwood head, 9>2 inches long, with heavy nickel ferrules. One end soft, the other hard rubber cap. Selected ash handle 15>^ inches 11 long, checkered grip, and 2 or 2 '4 inch diameter /I head. Other length handles to order only. j J Each, $4.00 ^ Prices subject to change without notice. A. C. SPALDING & BROS. Send for Coynplete Catalogue of I Stores in all large cities. all Athletic Sports, , I See inside cover qmge of this book. -Q GAME OF CLOCK GOLF '"II :-;:^-%^,:^,.. O Copy.i«Ki'l«»,l>?* C SiulJuf * 6ro. For practice in putting nothing excels the game ^ of * ' Clock Golf. ' ' The figures are arranged in a circle from 20 to 24 feet in diameter, or of any size that the lawn will admit. Each player holes out from each figure point, counting his strokes, and with few exceptions, the regular rules on putting apply. Set consists of twelve figures, one marking flag, hole rim and measuring chain for getting the proper distance for figure. All complete in box with descriptive circular. No. I , With raised figures, in black, on white teeing plates. Will not injure the lawn. Per set, $IO.OO No. 2. Plain cut-out figures, painted white not on plates. Per set, $5. GO Prices subject to change without notice A. C. SPALDING & BROS. Send jor Complete Catalogtie of I Stores in all large cities. all Athletic Sports. | See inside cover page of this book. A SPECIAL AWARD ^r GRAND PRIZE Bwere won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete /- , 'J and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, V-^T ise Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair. ] \)cr- Aldred Archery Goods WHEN we secured the exclusive agency for the sale of the well known line of Archery Goods manufacturMl by Thos. Aldred, it was our idea that as headquarters for athletic goods of every de. scription in the Uuited States and Canada urchers would find it con- venient to purchase their supplies through the various branch stores o| A. G. Spalding & Bros. No manufacturer is better known in this line than Thomas Aldred, and his goods will be found eminently satisfactory. Expert archers will be able to select from our stock Bows, Arrows and other requisites made under his personal supervision, and possessing all the advantages which an experience of ever fifty years enables a manu- facturer to add to the ordinary value of a well made article. Archery has fluctuated in popularity during the past thirty years in in this country, but during all of that time the sport has held its place high in the estimation of people who have required out-of-door exercise of an invigorating nature, but not too violent. The antiquity of this form of amusement, and the general knowledge of the use of the various im- plements required, renders a special reference to these matters unneces- sary, but a few words regarding the selection of bows and arrows may not be out of place. Gentlemen's bows should be 6 feet and ladies' 5 feet to 5 feet 6 inches. Weight of your bow should be according to your strength, and particular care should be used in making selection to avoid picking one with too strong a pull. Gentlemen's arrows should measure 28 inches; sometimes longer ones are used. Ladies' arrows 24 and 25 inches. Arrows are weighed against new English silver coin. Ladies' weigh from 2/6 to 3/6 and gentlemen's 4/- to 5/-, according to the distance— for instance, at 60 yards a heavier arrow may be used than at a hundred yards. When shooting in company arrows should be painted or marked differently for each person, so as to be distinguishable. oo S) A. C. SPALDING & BROS. g ^ New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati Montreal, Can. London, England ASPECIALAWARD^r GRAND PRIZE were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana B Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete (" ^ — ^ and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, ^-— ?\ ise Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair. ) | ...ALDRED... BOWS and ARROWS Suitable for ExperL Use No. YM. Men's English Yew. Extra good quality bow; weights 42 to 55 lbs.; length 6 feet. Each bow in a baize bag Each, $24.00 Noo LM. Men's Lancewood. Special quality bow; weights 38 to 55 lbs.; 6 feet long Each, $8.00 No. PF. Men's Footed Arrows. With T. A.'s parallel points; painted between feathers and peacock feathers; size 28 inches; weights 4/6, 4/9 and 5/-. Dozen, $10.00 Arrows are packed one dozen each size and weight in pasteboard box, and match exactly; also in marking on arrows themselves. Remember, we are sole agents for the United States and Canada for Thos. Aldred's World Famed Archery Goods. Spalding's handsomely illustrated catalogue of Athletic Goods mailed free to any address. A- C. SPALDING & BROS. (L__^ New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati Montreal, Can. London. England ASPECIALAWARD^r GRAND PRIZE were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana B Purchase Exposition. 1904, for the best, most complete and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, - ase Ball and Athletic Sup plies shown at the World's Fair ...ALDRED... BOWS and ARROWS Suitable for Experts Use No. YW. Ladies' English Yew. Extra good quality bow; weights 26 to 38 lbs.; length 5 feet 6 inches. Each bow in a baize bag Each, $20.00 No. SW. Ladies' Spanish Yew. Special quality bow; weights 26 to 38 lbs.; length 5 feet 6 inches. Each bow in a baize bag Each, $16.00 No. LW. Ladies' Lancewood. Special quality bow; weights 20 to 38 lbs.; length 5 feet 6 inches. Each, $6.00 No. PW. Ladies' Footed Arrows. With T. A.'s parallel points; painted between feathers and peacock feathers; size 25 inches; weights 2i/?) and 3/6. . . Dozen, $10.00 Arrows are packed one dozen each size and weight in pasteboard box, and match exactly; also in marking on arrows themselves. Remember, we are sole agents for the United States and Canada for Thos. Aldred's World Famed Archery Goods. Spalding's handsomely illustrated catalogrueof Athletic Goods mailed free to any address. 1) A. C. SPALDING & BROS. ((* New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati Montreal, Can. London, England \ SPECIIL AWARD ':° mm PKIZE e were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, Base Ball and Athletic Supplies shown at the World's Fair S Archery Goods ... Arm Guard Glove Qtiiver and Belt Archery Quiver and Belt No. 26. For men. Nicely finished substantial tan leather belt, with leather covered buckle. Quiver is of metal, leather covered and well made Each, $2.25 No. 13. For ladies. Dark green leather, similar to above but smaller in size. Excellent quality throughout Each, $2.00 Archery Arrow Points (Steel) No. X. For ladies' arrows. Each, 10c. No. Y. For men's arrows. ^ . " 10c. Archery Gloves No. 18. For men. Good quality tan leather back; silk elastic strap; 3 leather finger tips Each, 90c. No. 2. For ladies. Good quality black leather back; silk elastic strap; 3 leather finger tips , . . . . Each, 80c. No. 3. Same quality as No. 2, but laced finger tips. . . " 90c. Archery Arm Guards No. 23. For men. Good quality heavy tan leather, nicely finished; silk elastic straps Each, $1.25 No. 8. For ladies. Black leather, nicely finished; silk elastic straps. 1.25 ^ A. C. SPALDING & BROS. (U. New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati Montreal, Can. London, England 4SPECIALAW4RD'!!°(RAND PRIZE] B were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, 1904, for the best, most complete , and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, Base B all and Athletic Sup plies shown at the World's Fair. J L : /^ Archery Goods u^ Archery Finger Tips No. 5. Ladies' knuckle tips. Laced. . Set of 3, $1.25 No. 20. Men's knuckle tips. Laced. . " " 1.25 Horn Tips for Archery Bows No. O. For ladies' bows Pair, 50c. No. M. For men's bows. . . . . " 6oc. Archery Bow Bags No. 44. Good quality heavy green baize. Two sizes: 6 feet and 5 feet 6 inches; for ladies' and men's bows Each, 40c. Archery Tassels No. 32. Ladies' green tassels. . . . Each, 50c. No. 34. Men's green tassels. . . o . " 60c. Send for Spalding's handsomely illustrated catalogue of athletic goods; mailed free to any address. ^ S) A. C. SPALDING & BROS. (I New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco' Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati Montreal. Caji. London, England \ SPECIAL AWARD 'S° «RAN» PRIZE e were won by A. G. SPALDING & BROS, at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. 1904, for the best, most complete and most attractive installation of Gymnastic Apparatus, - Base Ball and Athletic Supp lies shown at the World's Fair. O Straw Targets Painted in bright colors. Easily distinguishable at a distance. Five circles count as follows: Gold Centre , . 9 Red 7 Inner White or Blue... 5 Black 3 Outer White 1 ■^ ^ A pair of targets should be in the field to save time and trouble. l8-inch diameter. Each, $1.50 24-inch diameter. <( 2.00 27-inch diameter. (( 2.50 30-inch diameter. " 3.00 36-inch diameter. " 4.00 42-inch diameter. " 5.00 48-inch diameter. << 6.00 48-inch diameter, extra thick, official. Stand 10.00 Iron Target ! No. 3. 6 feet. . Each, $3-00 J) ^ A. C. SPALDING & BROS. ^ New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati Montreal, Can. London, England GRAND PRIZE ST. LOUIS 1904 HIGHEST AWARDS FOR. SPAUNNC ATHLETIC GOODS GRAND PRIX PARIS 1900 SPALDING OFFICIAL IRON QUOITS Made to conform exactly to ofRcial rules. Malleable iron, Sl4 inches in diameter, with hand clasp, as shown in cut. No. O. Official Quoits. Per set of four, $8.00 OFFICIAL QUOIT PINS Measure 36 inches long by 1 inch in diameter, and are made so that referee can take measurements without difficulty. No. X. Steel Pins. Pair, $2.00 SPALDING QUOIT GAME Consists of metal stand with nickel-plated upright pin and six gutta percha quoits. Makes an interest- i ng game for indoors, as the quoits will not mar furniture or wood- work. No. Q. QouitGame Complete. $3.00 No. QR. "Rings same as furnished with No. Q Quoit Game. Each. 25C. Send for Spalding's Complete Catalogue of All Sports. Mailed Free to any Address in tlie United States or Canada. "* =0G= S) A. C. SPALDING & BROS. g New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati Montreal, Canada London, England HIGHEST AWARDS rOR SPALDING ATHLETIC GOODS GRAND PRIX PARIS 1900 BALL ^OLLEY BALL is a new game which is pre-em- inently fitted for the gym- nasium or the exercise hall, but which may be played out of doors. Any number of persons may play the game. The play consists of keeping the ball in motion over a high net, from one side to the other, thus par- taking of the character of two games, tennis and hand ball. Made of white leather. Constructed with capless ends and furnished with pure gum guaranteed bladder. No. V. Regulation size ; best quality. Each, $4.00 No. W. Regulation size ; best quality. Each, 2.50 Volley Ball Net and Standards ^ No. 2. Volley Ball Standards, Complete with net. A. C. SPALDING & BROS. 7 feet high. $8.50 (U. New York Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco Boston Minneapolis Baltimore Kansas City New Orleans Buffalo Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Syracuse Cincinnati Montreal, Canada London, England ..^ . Durand-Steel Lockers w OODEN LOCKERS are objec- tionable because they attract vermin, absorb odors, can be easily broken into, and are dan- gerous on account of fire. Lockers made from wire mesh or expanded metal af- ford little security, as they can be easily entered with wire cutters. Clothes placed in them become covered with dust and thelockers themselves presenta poor appearance, resembling animal cages. Durand-Steel Lockers are made of high-grade steel plates, and are fin- ished with gloss-black Furnace baked Japan (400°), comparable to that used on hospital ware, which will never flake off nor require refinishing, as do paints and enamels. Durand-Steel Lockers are usual- ly built with doors perforated full length in panel design, with sides and backs solid. This M i o( ker<; Double Tier Lockers in Single Tier J p r e - ve n t s clothes in one locker from coming in contact with wet gar- ments in adjoining lockers, while plenty of ventilation is secured by having the door perforated its entire length, but if the pur- chaser prefers we perforate the backs also. The cost of Durand-Steel Lockers is no more than that of first-class wooden lockers, and they last as long as the building, are sanitary, secure, and in addition, are fire- proof We are handling lockers as a spe- cial contract business, and ship- ment will in every case be made direct from the factory in Chi- cago. If you will let us know the number of lockers, size, and ar- rangement, we shall be glad to take up through correspondence^ tlie matter of prices. 8 A. C. SPALDING & BROS. Send for Complete Catalogue oj all Athletic Sports. Stores in all large ctttes. See inside cover page of this book. THE FOLLOWING INDEX FROM SPALDING'S LATEST CATALOGUES WILL GIVE AN IDEA OF THE GREAT VARIETY OF ATHLETIC GOODS MANUFACTURED AND SOLD BY A. G. SPALDING & BROS. : : : : Page Abdomen Protector.... .Tl, 72 Archery Goods 78, 79 Athletic Paraphernalia. 82 Badminton 69 Bags, Bat 21 Bags, Bathing Suit.... 32 Bags, Caddy 66, 67 Bags, Striking 102, 103 Bags, Uniform 21 Balls, Base 4-7 Balls. Basket 84, 85 Balls, Croquet 76 Balls, Foot 70, 71 Balls, Hand 94 Balls, Field Hockey... 74 Balls, Indoor Base 92 Balls, Golf 64, 65, 69 Balls, Lacrosse 88 Balls, Medicine 114 Balls, Polo 89 Balls, Tennis 48, 49 Balls, Squash 56 Balls, Volley 94 Balls, Water Polo .... 94 Bandages, Elastic 30 Bars, Ash Ill Bar Stalls 115 Bars, Doorway 118 Bases, Base Ball 20 Bases, Indoor 92 Basket Ball Wear . 86. 87 Bats, Base Ball 8-10 Bats, Indoor 92 Bat Bags, Base Ball.. 21 Bathing- Suits 32-33 Belts 25, 72 Bladders 71, 85, 103 Bows, Archery 78, 79 Caddy Bags 66, 67 Caps, Base Ball.. 26 Caps, University 27 Centre Forks, Iron 54 Centre Straps, Canvas. 54 Chest Weights 106, 107 Circle, 7-ft.... 82 Clock Golf 69 Coats, Base Ball 24 Corks, Running 35 Covers, Racket 54 Cricket Goods 57 Croquet Goods 76 Discus, Olympic 81 Disks, Striking Bag.. 104, 105 Dumb Bells 110, 111 Elastic Bandages 30 Emblems 26 Page 75 120 120 95-98 74 83 70-71 20 16, 17 99-101 97 31 67 103 85 74 71 58. 63 58-69 35 53 121 80 54 27 116 18, 119 82 41, 67 82 Indian Clubs 110,111 Indoor Base Ball 92 Inflaters, Striking Bag. 103 Jackets, Swimming.... 32 Jerseys 38 Knee Tights 37 Knickerbockers 37, 73 Lacrosse 88 Lanes for Sprints 82 Lawn Bowls » 77 Lockers 124 Markers, Tennis 55 Masks, Base Ball 18 Masks, Fencing .... 98 Mattresses 118 Medicine Balls . . o . 114 Megaphones ..... o ... . 83 Mitts, Base Ball 11-15 Mitts, Striking Bag... 103 Nets, Tennis SO, 51 Numbers, Competitors'. 35 Equestrian Polo Exercisers, Home Exercisers, Whitely... Fencing Goods Field Hockey Sticks... Flags, College Foot Balls Foul Flags Gloves. Base Ball Gloves, Boxing Gloves, Fencing Gloves. Foot Ball Gloves, Golf Gloves, Striking Bag.. Goals, Basket Ball Goals, Field Hockey... Goals, Foot Ball Goals, Lacrosse Goals. Polo Golf Clubs Golf Goods Grips, Athletic Guy Ropes and Pegs.. Gymnasium, Outdoor. . . Hammers, Athletic... Handle Covers, Rubber Hats, University Home Gymnasium Horizontal Bars 1 Hurdles, Safety Hob Nails Horns, Umpires'....... SPALDING'S ILLUSTRATED CATA- LOGUE AND PRICE LIST FURNISHED FREE UPON APPLICATION TO ANY OF SPALDING'S STORES-FOR LOCA. TION OF WHICH SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS BOOK. :::;•: Paint, Golf Pants, Base Ball Pants, Cricket PUnts, Foot Ball Pants, Running Parallel Bars Pistol, Starter's Plates, Base Ball Shoe Plates, Home Plates, Marking Plates, I'itchers' Toe.. Plates, Pitchers' Box.. Poles, Vaulting Polo, Equestrian Polo. Roller Presses. Backet Protection for Shoe Plates Protection for Shoe Spikes Protectors, Base Ball.. Protector, Thumb Push Ball Pushers, Chamois Puttees, Golf Quoits Page 69 25 .*?(] 7.3 35 119 82 20 20 55 2(1 20 81 75 89 54 28 35 19 85 94 35 41 114 54 44-47 5