Group I. No. 228 Price 10 cents I ATHLETIC LIBRARY W to PLAY m ..,imi u TRADE - MARK QUALITY AND SELLING POLICY Constitute the Solid Foundation of the Spalding Business THE SPALDING American National Game By A. G. SPALDING Price, $2.00 Net A book of 600 pages, profusely illustrated with over 100 full page engravings, and having sixteen forceful cartoons by Homer C. Davenport, the famous American artist The above work should have a place in every public library in this country, as also in the libraries of public schools and private houses. The author of "America's National Game" is conceded, always, everywhere, and by every- body, to have the best equipment of any living writer to treat the subject that forms the text of this remarkable volume, viz., the story of the origin, development and evolution of Base Ball, the National Game of our country. Almost from the very inception of the game until the present time — as player, manager and magnate — Mr. Spalding has been closely iden- tified with its interests. Not infrequently he has been called upon in times of emergency to prevent threatened disaster. But for him - the National Game would have been syn- dicated and controlled by elements whose interests were purely selfish and personal. The book is a veritable repository of in- formation concerning players, clubs and personalities connected with the game in its early days, and is written in a most interesting style, interspersed with enlivening anecdotes and accounts of events that have not heretofore been published. The response on the part of the press and the public to Mr. Spalding's efforts to perpetuate the early history of the National Game has been very encouraging and he is in receipt of hundreds of letters and notices, a few of which are here given. Robert Adamson, New York, writing from the office of Mayor Gaynor, says: — "Seeing the Giants play is my principal recreation and I am interested in reading everything I can find about the game. I especially enjoy what you [Mr. Spalding] have written, because you stand as the highest living authority on the game." Barney Dreyfuss, owner of the Pittsburg National League club: — "It does honor to author as well as the game. I have enjoyed reading it very much." Walter Camp, well known foot ball expert and athlete, says: — "It is indeed a remarkable work and one that I have read with a great deal of interest." John B. Day, formerly President of the New York Nationals:— *Your wonderful work will outlast all of us." W. Irving Snyder, formerly of the house of Peck & Snyder: — "I have read the book from cover to cover with great interest." Andrew Peck, formerly of the celebrated firm of Peck & Snyder: — "All base ball fans should read and see how the game was conducted in early years." 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Fred Funston, hero of the Philippine war: — "I read the book with a great deal of pleasure and was much interested in seeing the account of base ball among the Asiatic whalers, which I had written for Harper's Round Table so many years ago." DeWolf Hopper, celebrated operatic artist and comedian: — "Apart from the splendid history of the evolution of the game, it perpetuates the memories of the many men who so gloriously sustained it. It should be read by every lover of the sport." Hugh Nicol, Director of Athletics, Purdue University, Lafayette, Ind. : — "No one that has read this book has appreciated it more than I. Ever since I have been big enough, I have been in professional base ball, and you can imagine how interesting the book is to me." Mrs. Britton, owner of the St. Louis Nationals, through her treas- urer, H. D. 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Frost, San Diego, Calif.: — "You and 'Jim' White, George Wright, Barnes, McVey, O'Rourke, etc., were little gods to us back there in Boston in those days of '74 and '75, and I recall how indig- nant we were when you 'threw us down' for the Chicago contract. The book is splendid. I treasure it greatly." A. J. Reach, Philadelphia, old time professional expert: — "It certainly is an interesting revelation of the national game from the time, years before it was so dignified, up to the present. Those who have played the game, or taken an interest in it in the past, those at present en- gaged _ in it, together with all who are to engage in it, have a rare treat in store." Dr. Luther H. Gulick, Russell Sage Foundation: — "Mr. Spalding has been the largest factor in guiding the development of the game and thus deserves to rank with other great men of the country who have contributed to its success. It would have added to the interest of the book if Mr. Spalding could have given us more of his own personal experiences, hopes and ambitions in connection with the game." Pittsburg Press: — "Historical incidents abound artd the book is an excellent authority on the famous sport." Philadelphia Telegraph :— "In this book Mr. Spalding has written the most complete and authoritative story of base ball yet published." New York Herald: — "If there is anyone in the country competent to write a book on base ball it is A. G. Scalding, who ho* been interested in the game from its early beginnings. I. E. Sanborn, Chicago Tribune:—" 'America's National Game' has been added to the Trxbune's sporting reference library ^s an invaluable contribution to the literature of the national pastime." O. C. Reichard, Chicago Daily News:— "It is cleverly written and presents information and dates of great value to the newspaper man of to-day!" George C. Rice, Chicago Journal: — "I have read the book through, and take pleasure in stating that it is a complete history of the game from the beginning until the present time." Sherman R. Duffy, Sporting Editor Chicago Journal: — "It is a most interesting work and one for which there was need. It is the most valuable addition to base ball literature that has yet been put out." Joseph H. Vila, New York Sun: — "I have read it carefully and with much interest. It is the best piece of base ball literature I have ever seen, and I congratulate you on the work." Tim Murnane, Sporting Editor Boston Globe: — "You have given to the world a book of inestimable value, a classic in American history; a book that should be highly prized in every home library in the country." Francis C. Richter, Editor Sporting Life, Philadelphia: — "From a purely literary standpoint, your work is to me amazing. Frankly, 1 would not change a line, for the reason that the story is told in a way to grip the reader and hold his interest continually." Los Angeles Times (editorial): — "Spalding's book has been out six months and ninety thousand copies have been sold. We understand there will be other editions. America has taken base ball seriously for at last two generations, and it is time enough that the fad was given an adequate text book." Caspar Whitney, Editor Outdoor America, and one of the leading authorities in the world on sport: — "You have made an invaluable con- tribution to the literature of the game, and one none else could have made. Moreover, you've done some very interesting writing, which is a distinct novelty in such books — too often dull and uninteresting.'' New York World: — "Albert G. Spalding, who really grew up with the sport, has written 'America's National Game,' which he describes as not a history, but the simple story of the game as he has come to know it. His book, therefore, is full of living interest. It is a volume generously illustrated and abounds in personal memories of base ball in the making." New York Sun: — "There is a mass of interesting information regard- ing base ball, as might be expected, in Mr. Spalding's 'America's National Game.' It is safe to say that before Spalding there was no base ball. The book is no record of games and players, but it is historical in a broader sense, and the author is able to give his personal decisive testimony about many disputed points." Evening Telegram, New York; — "In clear, concise, entertaining, nar- rative style, Albert G. Spalding has contributed in many respects the most interesting work pertaining to base ball, the national game, which has been written. "There is so much in it of interest that the temptation not to put it down until it is completed is strong within the mind of every person who begins to read it. As a historical record it is one of those volumes which will go further to straighten some disputed points than all of the arguments which could be advanced in good natured disputes which might last for montb«." SPALDING ATHLETIC LIBRARY a Giving the Titles of all Spalding Athletic Library Books now — a in print, grouped for ready reference c D no SPALDING OFFICIAL ANNUALS 1 Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide IA Spalding's Official Base Ball Record iC Spalding's Official College Base Bal! Annual 2 Spalding's Official Foot Ball Guide 2A Spalding's Official Soccer Foot Ball Guide 4 Spalding's Official Lawn Tennis Annual 6 Spalding's Official Ice Hockey Guide 7 Spalding's Official Basket Ball Guide 7 A Spalding's Official Women's Basket Ball Guide 8 Spalding's Official Lacrosse Cuide 9 Spalding's Official Indoor Base Ball Cuide I2A Spalding's Official Athletic Rules Group I. No. 1 Base Ball Official Base Ball Spalding' Guide. Official Base Ball Record. College Base Ball Annual. How to Play Base Ball. How to Bat. How to Run Bases. How to Pitch. How to Catch.. How to Play First Base. How to Play Second Base. How to Play Third Base. How to Play Shortstop. How to Play the Outfield. How to Organize a Base Ball League. [Club. How to Organize a Base Ball 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 L Technical Base Ball Terms. Ready Reckoner of Base Ball Percentages. No. 350 How to Score. BASE BALL AUXILIARIES No. 355 Minor League Base Ball Guide No. 356 Official Book National League of Prof. Base Ball Clubs. No. 340 Official Handbook National Playground Ball Ass'n. Group II. Foot Ball No. 2 Spalding's Official Foot Ball Guide No. 324 How to Play Foot Ball. No. 2a Spalding's Official Soccer Foot Ball Guide. No. 286 How to Play Soccer. No. 335 How to Play Rugby. FOOT BALL AUXILIARIES No. 351 Official Rugby Foot Ball Guid e. No. 358 Official College Soccer Foot Ball Guide. No. 1a No. lc No. 202 No. 223 No. 232 No. 230 No. 229 No. 225 No. 226 No. 227 No. 228 No. 224 No. 231 No. 219 Group IV. Lawn Tennis No. 4 Spalding's Official Lawn Ten- nis Annual. No. 157 How to Play Lawn Tennis. Hockey Official Ice Hockey Group VI. No. 6 Spalding Guide. No. 154 Field Hockey. No. 180 Ring Hockey. Group VII. Basket Ball No. 7 Spalding's Official Basket Ball Guide. No. 7a Spalding's Official Women's Basket Ball Guide. No. 193 How to Play Basket Ball. BASKET BALL AUXILIARY No. 353 Official Collegiate Basket Ball Handbook. Group VIII. Lacrosse No. 8 Spalding's Official Lacrosse Guide No. 201 How to Play Lacrosse. Group IX. Indoor Base Ball No. 9 Spalding's Official Indoor Base Ball Guide. Group X. Pole No. 129 Water Polo. No. 199 Equestrian Polo. Group XI. Miscellaneous Games No. 248 Archery. No. 138 Croquet. No. 271 Roque. Nn 1 DOYLE OF THE GIANTS STEALING A BASE TY COBB STEALING THIRD. Spalding's Athletic Library. DON'T LET THE BALL "PLAY" YOU Fielding accurately is, of course, the first feature of the short- stop's work. As the proportion of right-hand batters to left hand is very large the shortstop's life is a busier one in the field than either the second or third baseman's. Every variety of hit ball known to the game is passed to the shortstop in the course of an average contest, and there can be no set way of handling any ball. The necessities of the occasion frequently govern this. The first principle accepted by experienced shortfielders is that under no circumstances should the fielder let the ball "play" him. That is, instead of waiting for the ball to come on any old bounce the condition of the field and nature of drive may necessitate, the player should move in on the ball or so get to it that the bound will be easily handled, barring unforeseen acci- dents. Under the best of conditions balls will get away from players; but "playing the ball" saves many an error and besides gets the fielder into his own position for throwing as a rule. Some amateurs have an ancient habit of getting down on one knee to stop a grounder. Such efforts as these should be dis- couraged. For, should the ball take the slightest bound out of the direct line, the fielder is caught napping. Moreover, granting that the ball is fielded, the player has to rise to his feet, draw back his arm and go through a series of motions before he can throw — all of which takes time and occasionally gives a life to a runner who should have been retired. Two safe rules to follow in fielding this position are: i. Get to the ball as quickly as possible. 2. Go after it with the idea of getting it away from you with the least delay possible. Loafing or unnecessary delay in either particular are un« 6 Spalding's Athletic Library. pardonable and sometimes criminal. In professional base ball it is particularly distressing to see a fielder, after making an easy stop, hold the ball a tantalizing length of time and then make a wild throw to first. Due care should be taken in throwing where time permits; but in four chances out of six the play scarcely permits the fielder to get into throwing position. Balls which the shortstop can get in front of are comparatively easy, no matter how hard driven. Unlike the fielding of third base position, where the nearness of the plate cuts quite an im- portant figure, the shortstop is sufficiently far removed so that few balls really too "hot to handle" come his way. Once in front, only a bad bound excuses an error. But hard hit balls have a peculiar faculty for not going where the fielder happens to be and here is where the shortstop is required to do his most spectacular work. He is required to go extreme distances to right and left, pick up the ball with one hand and throw with- out stopping to set himself. Here is where the man who has a natural aptitude for getting in motion quickly has a great advantage. He can save a fraction of a second in going after the drive over the man who is a slow starter. What helps the fielder still more is watching the battery work of his side, studying the peculiarities of batters and so being able to judge about where a hit ball is going. On no play should the shortstop neglect to observe what kind of ball is to be served the batsman. It does not always happen that the hit comes the way expected. It is quite possible to get a general idea of what is coming and to be prepared for it. Having figured out as nearly as possible which way the batted ball is to come, and so placed yourself that you can best play it when it comes, without ruining your chances of fielding, a hit of another sort should calculations fail to materialize the next question up to the fielder is how to take the ball when it comes. Spalding's Athletic Library. AMBIDEXTROUS FIELDING Individuality will have to assert itself here. If the ball is to the right of you, even though palpably in the third baseman's territory, it is the shortstop's duty to be over there before it gets to the corner fielder in order to back up a possible fumble. If not in his territory, and the drive is too fast to get in front of it, don't waste time, but take it with one hand. You will be fortunate to stop it, but don't let possible errors in your column stand in the way. A man who tries is worth two times the man who is looking after his record. If the ball should stick and the play at first is easy, take your time, but don't waste it. If the play is fast don't take time to straighten up, but shoot the ball underhand to first. This is an important feature in heading off batters at first, and many shortstops have built up reputa- tions almost solely on their ability to get the ball away from them which ever way they may happen to receive it. Fielding balls on the left-hand side of the shortstop's position is a much more difficult proposition, yet many spectacular plays are seen on the diamond of balls fielded over second base and runners retired at first. Yet the play at first is not the prime feature that makes an ability to field accurately to the left of the shortstop important. Double plays and the cutting off of hit-and-run plays rest en- tirely with the shortstop, on hits over or near second. The shortstop, in case of a double play, frequently has no time to let the ball tarry an instant in his hands, but scoops it over to the second baseman with almost the same motion with which it was fielded, whence it is relayed to first. This play requires considerable practice, and the least miscue is apt to throw off the first out and ruin the double. There is no verbal instruction that can teach just how these plays can be executed. Each play has some slight variation from the other, which makes it necessary for the fielder to suit conditions to the case and work out his own problems on the diamond. NAPOLEON LAJOIE Spalding's Athletic Library. NOT AN EASY TASK By Napoleon Lajoie. The shortstop's life, like the policeman's, is not a happy one. I have played several positions on a baseball team, and I know what I say. Short field covering involves a tremendous respon- sibility in both receiving hit balls and getting away thrown balls accurately, to say nothing of having to size up a play with two or three possible solutions every five minutes. I thought the sphere of the second baseman was hard enough, but when I tried shortstop in 1904 I found out that I had to accept more chances, cover even more territory and make longer and faster throws. When I came over from second base I found my chief weak- ness was an over-eagerness to get to the ball, which seemed slower in getting down to me, and some difficulty in getting used to the longer and faster throw. In the course of time I adjusted myself to the change. I found out, however, that there is one thing above all others that the shortstop must have, and that is ability to get the ball away from any position and deliver it accurately and fast. To meet this requirement the fielder must have an arm of iron and must be naturally quick in mind, foot, eye and hand. There are some few things which can assist natural ability and quali- fications in this respect. One of them is constant practice. The shortstop's position at his station is not a much mooted one. Normally, the shorthelders, including myself, play very deep, provided they possess strong arms. No other player, by the way, than one who has, can hope to last long in this position. For a left-hand batter the position is somewhat different. I would in that case move somewhat to the right and well back. The signals for curves to the pitcher also cause me to change io Spalding's Athletic Library. my position, as they do with every careful shortstop. For ex- ample, a straight ball to a right-hand batter means that the ball, if a grounder, will probably be hit straight to short or third base, while an outcurve to a right-hand batter means that the hit ball will most likely go to the right of second base. Various re- sults occur from the different deliveries of pitchers, and for this reason shortstops should make a study of the effect of batting of right- and left-handers on the different curves, and place themselves accordingly. It will be found that while in many cases the calculation of the fielder as to where the ball is going to be hit will fail, in other instances they are correct and save many a weaiy chase after what would otherwise be a hard rap. The playing of this position, too, varies with respect to the peculiarities of one's team mates in the infield. Any weakness of the second baseman on hits to his right or in covering the bag will make a corresponding difference in the fielding play of the shortstop. The same may be said of the other side of the shortstop. Having accustomed himself to his position, and discovered the weaknesses and strength of the men with whom he is to work, the shortstop should next figure out carefully the points of the first baseman of his team — the target at which he is to throw. It may count something at a critical time to know whether his team mate is weak or strong on low or high throws. The throwing proposition should be carefully considered by the shortstop. If the work of getting the ball away from the player proves a constant strain on him, he had better seek another berth, as sooner or later his arm will go and he will be useless altogether. One of the most trying throws a shortstop has to make 'is that of taking a ball on the run to the left of him with one hand, and then getting it away to first in time to head off the runner. The throw must be made carefully or it will net two or three bases instead of one. At the same time it must be made hur- riedly or it will be useless. Shortstops must bear in mind that Spalding's Athletic Library. u a ball thrown on the run will always raise. A fast grounder is the easiest for the shortstop, as he has time to set himself for the throw. Without unduly delaying, the shortstop should always take time to steady himself where the occasion permits. A slow bounder must necessarily be taken on the run. If it is waited for the chances are the runner will beat it out. The most successful throwers from shortstop and second, who have the reputations of being able to shoot the ball accurately from any old position on the dead gallop, throw underhanded. Thus they save the interval it would take to straighten up. This is a hard throw, however, as the fielder is virtually looking at the first baseman from a distorted angle and his throw therefore is liable to go wrong. As stated before, however hard a play seems, if it saves a fraction of an instant it should be tried until found impossible or successful. A great many of the old-time fielders were sticklers for putting their heels together and fielding according to precise method. I believe that every boy or man who is learning the game of base ball will find out by trial the method of handling ground balls best suited to his individuality. Few of the ball players of the present time pay any attention to keeping their heels together and such old-age maxims. The shortstop should play his position with his hands. If it goes through these the chances are the runner will be safe anyhow, and the fielders are now coached to back up the infield so that any chance of an extra base would be prevented by them. The "pickup" is the play that makes most trouble for short- stops. So long as irregularities of the ground do not inter- fere, there is no reason why practice shouldn't make the short- stop perfectly accurate on this form of grounder however. Covering second is one of the duties, frequently an onerous one, of the shortstop. By prearrangement with the second base- man it is understood which player is to cover the bag under cer- tain conditions. The play of the opposing team, however, may necessitate constant changing of this arrangement through the game. For example, a base runner, by a " bluff " break for second, 12 Spalding's Athletic Library, may draw over the man who is to cover second and thus locate him. On the next day a hit and run with the batter may be worked and the batter push a single through the place he knew would be left open by the man covering second. . The pitcher, second baseman and shortstop should also have a code of signals in order to play a runner when he gets on the second station. Most shortstops, when it has been decided that they are to cover the bag on certain plays, want the catcher to throw the ball direct to the base and take chances on getting to it in time. In nearly every case there will be little trouble in getting there. While it is part of the catcher's business to throw a perfect ball, still the shortstop ought to get all the practice he can in re- ceiving throws and putting then on imaginary runners. The fraction of an instant in getting down to the ground with that throw counts here. It is the old story of an instant againsl the runner, which is the key of defensive play. Spalding's Athletic Library, 13 BY RHODY WALLACE Any player who expects to become a shortstop must be able to throw from any position and to throw hard and fast; he must be good on handling ground balls and must be quick at every- thing he does. Nearly every play he makes requires the utmost speed he can put into it as delays are dangerous. The most critical time for the shortstop is when men are on the bases and good batsmen are up. As the game is played now it is easy enough for the m m on base and at bat to draw the fire of the defensive team and find whether second or shortstop intends covering the bag for a throw after attempts at the hit- and-run play. Having found this out, the batsman can hit through the man who is to cover the bag, or can try to, and the shortstop or second baseman, whoever he may be, can't help the matter. The only counter to this is for short and second to change their tactics in this respect after each feint by the enemy. With men on bases, too, the shortstop has to be doubly watch- ful, both to cover the bag or to handle possible hits. He is im- peded by runners in front of him likewise. Covering the bag is one of the most difficult features of the play for the shortstop, inasmuch as it is to his left and all his play in this matter is to the wrong side of him. Some players watch the catcher for signals as to covering second base. This is as good as another, though the agreement is usually between the second baseman and shortstop. In any event, the player should be very careful about leaving his position before the ball is on the way to the plate. Most shortstops prefer to have the catcher throw the ball at the base and low, taking chances on getting there in time. As a rule the chance against this is not large. RHODY WALLACE, Spalding's Athletic Library. 15 As to covering the bag there are one or two rules that should apply always. Every ball hit to the left of the pitcher should be the signal for the shortstop to cover second. The general di- rection of the hit is quickly ascertained by the shortstop and by the time the fielder is ready to make the play at second the shortstop will have beaten his throw to the base. With first and third bases occupied, the shortstop should cover the base on throws from the catcher, leaving the second base- man in a better position to return a short throw to the plate in case the third baseman starts for home. The fielding of the shortstop's berth is the busiest of the entire infield. For while the shortstop is making plays as hard as any on the diamond, he has, even while making the effort, to decide in his own mind what throw will accomplish the best results, what time he has to make the effort, and how he will throw the ball. There are times when a fraction of a second makes or mars a play for the shortstop, and therefore he has little time to think. I usually have the situation sized up for any possible condition before the batsman has hit the ball. The rest is a matter of mechanical fielding, and, as a rule, difficult throwing. Unless a man has an arm of steel and is very quick, he has little chance to last long. It is a terrific strain on the arms, an I the body, too, and few men stick long in this position because of the wear and tear. Study batters and watch the signals of the battery. You will find it will help you greatly in judging about what is going to happen. All shortfielders should get underhand throwing practice and plenty of it. It is this form of delivery of the ball that enables shortstops to get the ball away without having to straighten up and draw back the arm. I S VJE Spalding's Athletic Library. 17 SHORT TALK WITH THE BOYS By Albert Bridwell. In my observation it has yet to fail that when a score of boys are gathered for a base ball game, the spryest and most active of the group will wish to play shortstop if sides are chosen. I can recall that when I played ball as a boy, I was one of the youngsters who essayed to play shortstop, because I had the repu- tation of moving rapidly over the ground, and there were few of my acquaintance who were fleet of foot and adroit who had not a similar inclination. As I remember it, the boy who could play tag and seldom be touched, and the boy who could take part in prisoner's base and elude most of the boys who played against him, usually, for some reason or another, drifted into the position of shortstop when it came to a ball game. Boys as they grow older and become young men learn that this seemingly natural selection of youth follows when the nines of mature years are placed on the field. The agile and alert player becomes a shortstop as naturally as the tall and cool boy, with a knack of catching thrown balls perfectly, gravitates to the position of first base. For that reason, I wish to lend my encouragement to the short and sturdy chaps, who move with the rapidity of well trained and developed muscles, for the position of shortstop. Nine times out of ten, if the impulse of base ball takes them to that position on the diamond, they will succeed. Any number of instances may be cited to prove this. At the present time we always can find excellent shortstops among the major league players who are men of lesser stature than those at some other positions on the field. For that reason, it is safe to recommend to the beginner, who is a little below the average 18 Spalding's Athletic Library. height, to play shortstop if he feels it in him to be a shortstop, and to stick to the position once he undertakes it. The theory that the shortstop and second baseman have each a single position to play on the infield has been abandoned. To be strictly accurate both play two positions. Perhaps I might bet- ter state it by saying that they alternate in two positions. Each of them has a field of his own to play and each of them at times must guard second base. Further than that, both of them are called upon to act as relay outfielders. For example : with a man on first base, the next batter is a pronounced right field hit- ter. To guard second against being stolen, or to assist in re- tiring the runner at second if the batter should hit the ball to right field, it is evident that for the time being the shortstop must become the second baseman. To reverse that, if there is a runner on first base and the batter is a pronounced left field hitter, it is equally apparent that the shortstop must guard his position, while the second baseman naturally becomes the player on watch at the base of which he is supposed to be the custodian. Thus it is evident that the shortstop, in addition to his duties as a fielder, must also meet all the requirements of a first class baseman when it becomes necessary to handle the ball accurately on runners. On long hits to left field, and left center field particularly, the shortstop must be ready to relay the throw from the outfielder, exactly as the second baseman is required to become the relay as- sistant on all long drnes to right field, and to right center field. Throughout all the incidents of a ball game the shortstop and second baseman are ceaselessly in earnest in supporting the field- ing of their team mates. As a rule the man of average height, who is not required to carry surplus weight, is quick of motion — an attribute which is of the greatest necessity to the shortstop. Within one inning a shortstop may be called upon to back up the third baseman on a hit which slants from third toward short and which the third baseman but imperfectly stops. He may be asked to relay the Spalding's Athletic Library. 19 ball from the center fielder to the plate. He may be called upon to cover second base on a throw made by the second baseman. It may be his duty to receive a throw from the catcher at second because the second baseman cannot afford to leave his own ter- ritory for the time being. There may be a chance after the pitcher has partially knocked down a ground hit which only the shortstop can handle by running through from his customary place to the spot where the ball rolls after it bounds from the pitcher's hands. Thus you see the shortstop is a young man of many possibilities, and to be successful in all of these chances he must not only be speedy, but he must have the endurance and the stamina to sup- port him in his great activities on the diamond. Elsewhere much advice has been given as to the playing of the position of shortstop. It is all good advice, and certain to be val- uable to any young player. What I am trying to make clear is the fact that to be successful at shortstop there must be great innate speed possibilities, and that young players who have natural speed and natural ability to handle hits batted along the ground, and to catch speedy and not always accurate throws, are to be encouraged to play shortstop if they begin in that particular position. Except that the shortstop is now quite as much of a second baseman as he is a shortstop, there is nothing relatively different in the work on that part of the infield from what there was years ago. There never has been a time when the shortstop was not a supporting player. The very theory of his position, from the days when the pastime began to develop along its pres- ent lines, were that he should be as nearly ubiquitious as possible. He is supposed to be fast enough to back up almost everybody on the field — with the possible exception of the outfielders. He cannot get behind them. It is too far away. But he has become a valuable assistant to them by reason of his ability to run far into the outfield and help them home with the ball, and that very play has saved more than one game in the larger profes- sional organizations. Modern batting has changed the work of the third baseman 20 Spalding's Athletic Library. and the pitcher, because it has given both of them the difficult bunt hit to handle. The same play has affected the first base- man, although not to a like extent, because the first baseman, except in the greatest of emergencies, must still be considered the guardian of the base at which he is stationed. Modern batting has not had a like effect on the fielding of the shortstop. Hits to his field vary little from what they did years ago. If there is any change of note it is more in the batters than it is in the kind of hits which they make. More left hand batters and more batters of great sprinting ability make it in- cumbent on the shortstop to handle the ball with accuracy and extreme rapidity. Some of the batters of the professional leagues are adept in hitting the ball slowly at an extreme angle between third and shortstop, where it is almost out of the ques- tion for the third baseman to handle it, and where the only chance which the shortstop has is to be fully as lively as the batter and alert enough to divine his intention. Taking everything into consideration, I believe that the boy of average height will find that the position of shortstop is as much or more to his liking than any on the field, provided he combines an abundance of speed with his inches. Spalding's Athletic Library. 21 SOME WAGNERISMS By the Editor. At first I thought of making the title of this brief article some "Aphorisms by Hans Wagner," but it is so difficult to get this great and genial player to devote a formal period to the dis- cussion of baseball that it was given up. The only way to gather information from Wagner is to pick it up here and there as he is heard to discuss certain plays in traveling about during the league circuit and as he talks of baseball now and then when he is home with the folks. The modesty of Wagner has not been exaggerated. He is every bit as modest and as unassuming as he is a great ball player, and he is one of the greatest ball players who ever lived in the history of our great American game. Through the necessity of the Pittsburg club to have a com- petent man at shortstop most of his playing has been done at that position, but he can also play first base, second base and the outfield. I do not know that he ever tried his hand at third base and if there is one position more than another on the diamond which might embarrass him, perhaps it is third base. That would be largely due to his haste in getting the ball over to the first baseman, for he is a very hard and swift thrower, and occasionally he might shoot the ball into the stands. "WAGNERISMS." Don't fool with the ball. It is just as likely to fool you. When it comes toward the place that you are playing on the field try to figure where you will stop it the surest, and then stop it. Pretty motions aren't half so valuable as throwing out the bat- ter. If somebody says that you threw the ball like a camel, never mind, if you got the player out. When you stop the ball on the ground, smother it. Don't try to get it with the ends of your fingers. Not only will the ball 22 Spalding's Athletic Library. be apt to get away from you, but your lingers may be none the better for the contact. Don't play baseball with flat feet. A fielder must be in motion or be ready to get in motion. An inch gained when the ball left the bat may be a foot gained when it gets to you, and the foot that you have gained may be a gain of a yard on the bat- ter who is trying for the base. When a base runner is coming to the base and you are guard- ing it to receive the throw, keep your eye on the ball, instead of on the runner, but be sure that you know your distance from the base. Young players occasionally make perfect catches but imperfect motions when they are trying to reach the run- ner, because they have underestimated the difference between them and the base. Nothing makes a man feel cheaper than to reach for a runner and find that he has slid to the base in safety because the fielder was playing too far inside. Don't try to play hard hits with a soft hand. Know that the ball is coming with speed and be prepared to grip it, not to pat it softly. Know the position of first base so well that when a fast run- ner is on his way to the base you are never compelled to take a second look before you are ready to send the ball away from you. Cultivate plenty of freedom of motion in the shoulder. Many an infielder loses an opportunity to make a good play because he is too accustomed to use his forearms in stopping the ball when he should be equally as proficient in using the full arm. Plenty of practice in handling slow grounders will never hurt any young player. The ball, slowly twisting and squirming over the turf, is a great deal harder to handle than when it bounds regularly, and with little motion to it except the forward mo- tion, which has been communicated by the force with which it was batted. Know what the next play must be on the field. There is little excuse for the infielder who throws to first base when he should have thrown to second to try for a double play. Spalding's Athletic Library. 23 Young players frequently do that beeause they have not thought out the probabilities of the game in advance. The shortstop can work with the pitcher as well as any other member of a team. If he knows that the pitcher is trying to force a batter to hit the ball to a certain part of the field he can afford to lend his assistance toward covering any point where the next play is likely to occur. If it is well known that a certain batter is a pronounced right field hitter and the ex- igencies of the game make it better for him to bat in that par- ticular direction at a certain time, the shortstop who edges over to third at that point is not helping the strategy of his team very much. Study the batters. All of them have their peculiarities. They may fool everybody two or three times in succession and the next ten times bat exactly where they are usually accustomed to push the ball. Xo hesitancy need be had in wearing a glove. Everybody wears them now and they save the hands. A shortstop with two good hands is a great deal better than a shortstop with battered fingers, who loses the telling hit in the greatest emergency. It is always good base ball to be able to run back of the short- stop's position and catch those tantalizing short flies which are the bane of all teams in the field. Many a game has been won because the shortstop was too slow and the left fielder too far out to get a fly which either could have caught in one hand. Occasionally it is not a bad play to block a runner, but it is pretty poor base ball to try to block every runner who is trying for second base. Some don't need to be blocked, and others are as clumsy in trying to make the base as they would be in at- tempting a double somersault. It is well to study their ways of sliding. Almost all of them have qualities which are their per- sonal property. Never try to make a one hand stop when it would be every bit as easy to handle the ball with both hands. Your team mates are not interested in your personal gracefulness. They want to see the batters put out. 1, Collins; 2, Mclnnes; 3, Murphy; 4, Barry. A GROUP OF PHILADELPHIA AMERICANS. Van Oeyen, Photo. Spalding's Atlilctic Library. 25 REQUIREMENTS OF SHORTSTOP PLAY By Hugh Jennings, Manager of the Detroit team, premier shortstop of his time. It is a difficult matter to give points on paper as to what are the requirements of superior work at shortstop. The ball player par excellence is the one who intuitively knows what to do and has the speed and mechanical skill to do it accurately. He does not have to stop to think or to reason. His studying has been done before hand, so that no situation during a game will arise that can catch him napping. He "lies awake nights" planning how to meet the emergency that has just arisen. It is no new situation that requires hesitancy. It is an old friend — or enemy — and is welcomed as furnishing the opportunity of putting plans, well-laid beforehand, into instant execution. For that reason I say it is a rather difficult matter to set down on cold paper what are the requirements of acceptable work at short. The whole thing might be summed up in the advice to study the possibilities, and, having studied, study some more. Whatever the position may be on the ball field — shortstop or bat boy — there is room for thought and study as to how to do the work in the best possible way. For the shortstop the endeavor should be to plan out the best methods of defense — to keep his opposing players from making runs — and of offense — how to make as many runs himself or aid in his team mates making them. Not so long ago I had some experience at shortstop myself, and from what I learned during that period and from watching other men at the position and at other stations, I have reached the conclusion that the position of shortstop is not only the most important, but is the most difficult of them all if played properly. Those who are disposed to question this assertion will argue 26 Spalding's Athletic Library. that the shortstop has more time to get in front of the drives than the first or third baseman, for instance, and that these drives do not come to him with the same speed. Concisely, that the short- stop has more time to handle less difficult offerings than those sent to either third or first base. But whatever credit to the position can be derived from this feature is more than over- balanced by others. Without leaving the imaginary lines that bound his own legitimate territory, he must be able to make head- long dives that are to terminate in wonderful scoop-ups of balls that sizzle past; and, having done so, he must ofttimes make phenomenally long, quick and accurate throws. He must be prepared at any moment to go outside of his recog- nized territory and back up second, third and home, besides going far into the outfield to relay throw-ins of long hits. To play the position well a man must certainly have a good pair of hands and a good arm and be fast on his feet. A good pair of hands is absolutely essential because of the many ground hits sent in his direction and also because he is supposed to take a majority of the catcher's throws when an attempt is made to steal. A strong arm is required because of the long, quick throws necessary when playing deep. Speed is essential because of the amount of territory he must cover on both sides. A shortstop can improve his position very much if he becomes the directing head of the infield. When the ball is not hit to him he must direct the man to whom it is hit where to throw it so that he will not hesitate in sending the ball immediately where it will do the most good. The position of shortstop offers the most brilliant possibilities to the young amateur. He has chances to distinguish himself there he could gain in no other position. Bring to it the study, practice, good pair of hands, able and accurate arm and the speed essential and I am sure the man who chooses to shine at that post will never have cause to regret his choice. ■h btavi. I - == - Ufusl 9, 1912. A. 0. Spaiainj * Bros, r.ave rurnlshoa Iho National League allh their Official Base Ball slr.co 1878. I, consider lhal ibe nee Corn Center ball trial you ore noe rurnt-snlng Is vne beat thai trie National League hae ever use.1. It U * great step forward la baas balk four* itry t - »7\C*"v~- "V Spalding Official National League Ball PATENT CORK CENTER Patented August 31. 1909 Best Base Ball Ever Made To Those Who Play Base Ball Every modification we have ever adopted in tl our Official League Ball he* been decided opoi experiment*, afwaye with the aole purpose qualities of the k*U. Th. last tamorom.nl we* in the cor. itself. The result.* that the 1913 Spalding Official League Ball it the beat type of ball we have ever turned out. It u more durable, more uniform in resi.te.noe. and hold, it* spherical ahape better than any type of base ball made heretofore by any- body. I consider the 1913 Spalding Official League Ball nearer perfection than any ba*e ball ever made. I pcrjcnally investi- gated thia improvement when it waa firat proposed in 1908. 1 then had an eihausttve series of experiments and teste made. to determine whether the core could be improved. I waa present at these experiments and found that unqueationably the 1913 type of ball waa a great improvement from the rtandpoint of the ball player a* well a* the durability of the ball itself. 1 therefore authorize the following statement : THE SPALDING 1913 OFFICIAL NATIONAL LEAGUE BALL the same as used sinceAugust 1,1910, -without change in size of cork or construction, i* the . beat, base ball that "ever been manufactured and sold by anybody. ^ &£d^&» Patent Padding. Patented February 20. 1912. No. 7-0. Brown calfskin throughout. Patent combination shaped face, padding of hair felt and Fox Patent Padding Pocket, so additional padding may be inserted at heel. Extra felt padding supplied with each mitt. Patent laced back and thumb; leather lace; strap-and-buckle fastening. Heel of hand-piece felt lined. Leather bound edges. . Each, $6.00 Spalding "Collegiate" Catchers' Mitt Patentel January 2. 190i". : March 30. 1909. and including: King Patent Padding. Patented June 28. 1910. No. 6-0. Molded face. Olive-colored leather, perfectly tanned to enable us to produce neces- m -..« sary "pocket "with smooth surface on face. King Patent felt padding, hand stitched, patent laced back and thumb; leather lace; strap-and- buckle fastening. Heel of hand-piece felt lined. Leather bound edges. Each, $5.00 Spalding " League Extra" Catchers' Mitt Patented Jan. 2. 19D6; Sept. 29. 1908; March 30. 1909. No. 6-0. Molded face. Tanned buff colored leather, patent felt padding; strap-and-buckle fastening at back; reinforced at thumb; patent laced back. Heel of hand-piece felt lined. Leather bound edges. . . . Each, $4.00 Spalding "League Special" Catchers' Mitt Patented January 2. 1906; March 30. 1909. No. 4-0. Molded face. Tanned brown leather; patent felt. padding; reinforced and laced at thumb; patent laced back; strap-and-buckle fastening at back. Heel of hand-piece felt lined. Leather bound_edges. Each, $3.00 Spalding Complete Catalogue o. Athletic Goods Mailed Free. mOMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO ANT COMMUNICATION ADDRESSED TO PS A.G.SPALDING <&, BROS STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES Vnca in effect January 5, 1913. Subject (a ihangt without mtict. Far Canadian pricct MC tpecial Canadian Catalogue Spaldi ling Men's Catchers' Mitts No. 3-0. " Decker Patent." Brown oak tanned leather throughout ; patent laced back, reinforced, laced at thumb. Sole leather finger protection Each, S3. SO No. OR. "Decker Patent." 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Oak tanned leather; iadded; reinforced and laced at thumb; back mtent full laced Each, 9 I .OO No. 2R. "Association." Large model. Black, smooth tanned leather face, back and finger- piace; tan leather sides; padded; reinforced and laced at thumb. . . . Each, $ I .OO Spalding Youths' Catcher*' Mitts No. 3 R. "Interscholastic." Large size. Black leather face, back, finger-piece; sides of brown leather; reinforced, laced at thumb. Ea.,7 6c. No. 2B. "Youths' League." Junior size. Pearl colored-; smooth tanned leather face and finger-piece ; back and sides of brown leather ; padded ; patent laced thumb. Each, $ I .OO No. 4. "Public School." Large size. Face, finger-piece and back brown oak tanned leather; padded; reinforced, laced at thumb. Ea., 50c. No. 5. "Boys' Delight." Face and finger- piece of brown oak tanned leather; canvas back; laced thumb; well padded. Each, 25c. No. 6. "Boys' Choice." Brown oak tanned leather; padded i laced thumb. _JEach, 25c. All Styles Made in Rights and Lefts. When Ordering for Left Handed Players Specify "Full Right" . Spalding Complete Catalogue ol Athletic Goods Mailed Free. A.G.SPALDING & BROS. STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES ICOMPLETE LIST Of STORES ON INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS BOOK i In effect January 5, 1913. Subje change without notice. For Canadian price* ice ipecioj Canadian Catalogue soii^ruTE THE SPALDING 1 V TRADE-MARK TuZf r Spalding "World Series" Mitts Basemen's Spalding Patented June 'Broken-In' Basemen's Mitt No, A AX. Already broken in; ready to put on and play 1 when you buy. Finest buck. 'King Patent Padding,ar-| ranged for insertion of extra padding. Each, $5.00 ' Professional Models. King Patent Padding No. BXP. Calfskin; leather lacing. Leather strap at thumb. King Patent Padding. Each, $4.00 No. AXP. White tanned leather throughout. Leather strap at thumb. King Patent Padding. Each, $4.00 Spalding "League Special" Basemen's Mitt ■ Patented Feb. 20. 1912 No. AX. With Fox Patent Padding pocket, so addi- tional padding may be inserted. Extra felt padding supplied with each mitt. White tanned buckskin face, back and lining; leather lacing all around. Ea. ,$4.00 Spalding Basemen's Mitts No. BXS. "League Special." Brown calfskin face, back and lining; leather lacing all around. Ea.,$4.00 No. CO. " Professional ." Olive calfskin face, back and lining. Padded; laced all around. Each, $3.00 No. CO No. CX. "Semi-Pro." Face of tanned buff-color ^ --— 7^-.. leather, back of firm tanned brown leather, laced all JF <*^S. around, padded at wrist and thumb. Each, $2.50 | JJ^'aL- \ No. CXR. "Amateur" (Black.) Black calfskin face, black leather back and lining. Properly padded; laced all around. . ...... Each, $2.00 No. CXS. "Amateur." Tanned brown grained lea- 1 ther. Correctly padded: laced all around. Ea.,$2.00 No. DX. "Double Play." Oak tanned leather,' padded, laced all around Each, $1.50 No. EX. " League Jr." Black smooth leather, laced all around. Suitably padded. . • Each, $1.00 Spalding "League Extra" Pitchers' and Basemen's Mitt No. IF. Face of white buck, balance of brown calfskin; padded; without hump. Laced all around. Ea.,$3.50 Spalding Fielders' Mitts No. 2MF. Pliable; best for outfielders. Brown calf- skin face; extra full thumb, leather lined. Fa ,$3.00 No. 5MF. Specially tanned olive leather, padded with fine felt; leather lined; full thumb, Ea., $2.00 No. 6MF. Made of white tanned buckskin; leather lined ; large thumb ; well padded. . Each, $1. SO No 7MF. Good quality pearl colored leather; well padded; leather lined. ..... Each, $1.00 No. 8F. Black tanned leather, padded; leather lined;, reinforced, laced at thumb. . . . Each, $1.00 When No. 9F. Boys' mitt. Oak tanned smooth leather, 1 No. 2MF Made in Rights and Left ° rderi He$f2 L "FuU R&t" laye " Padded^reinforced and laced at thumb. Each, 50cl Spalding Complete Catalogue ol Athletic Goods Mailed Free PROMPT ATTENTION G1VEH TO ANY COMMUNICATIONS ADDRESSED TO US A.G.SPALDING & BROS. STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES I COMPLETE LIST OF STORES ON INSIDE FRONT COYER "F THIS BOOt effect January 5. 1913. Subje change without notice. For Canadian pricei ut tpecial Canadian Cataloiut. bbI^B^IjI^^mMBI JUARANTEES | QUALITY $| m Spalding "Broken-In" Infielders' Glove No. SXL "Broken-In" style. Professional model. iw"Si?.i!"i9?ii Specially prepared leather. Needs no break- ing m. simply slip it on and start playing. Full leather lined. Welted seams •. . . Each, $5.00 Spalding "World Series" Infielders* Gloves Leather Lined. Welted Seam... . ■ No. BB1. Professional model. King Patent Padding. rc»"!CJ'3J u 'i"6 Finest quality buckskin. Worn by some of the most successful National and American League infielders. Most popular style ever put out. . . . Each, $4.00 N «y~ No. AA1. For professional players. Finest buckskin. N0.3AL Regular padding, very little, but in right place. $4.00 Trie Spalding "Leaguer" Glove No SS. Designed by one of the greatest infielders that ever played base ball. Might call it a special "Shortstop" glove, although it is an all-around style and is equally suitable for any infield player. Best quality buckskin, welted seams and leather lined throughout. Ea,, $4.00 Spalding Infielders' Gloves No. PXL, "Professional." Buckskin in this glove is the finest obtainable. Heavily padded around edges and little finger Extra long to protect wrist. Leather lined throughout Welted seams. . . Each, $3.50 jsj 0# «js No RXL " League Extra." Black calfskin. Highest quality throughout Design similar to No. PXL Full • leather lined. Welted seams. „ ... Each. $3.50 No. PX. " Professional." Finest buckskin, same as in ourNo.PXL. Padded with felt Welted seams. Ea.,$3.00 No XWL. " League Special." Tanned calfskin. Padded .wnh felt Extra long to protect wrist. 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SpecifxlFuIl Right." ^ S palding Complete Catalogue ol Athletic Goods Mailed Free. ^ JOINT COWWO^ClTICNs l B TV^flTjJ ^ U iiUL. yAUVi^ q ONIHSIDE FRONT COVER ADDRESSED TO US ..IsMgliia rMU 1 R T : HH .l aW^ R W l lI V OF THIS B OOK m effect January 5. 191 3 Subject (a change without notict For Canadian pricu mtc iptcial , Canadian Catalog a AUTOGRAPH MODa "• Largest and heaviest bat (except Meyers special lodol) used by any professional ball plarer. We. ghts from SH to 55 ounces^ length 35 in. 4A ^ AUTOGRAPH MODa One of the host all afound models ever produced. Medium small handle and well distributed striking surface. Equally suitable for lh. ; full swing and for the choice style of batting. Weights from 4» to 45 ounces. Length 34 inches. ,/ ' _, a AUTOGRAPH C^^yT5Vs*-S# MODEL ' ' r Well balanced, com- paratively light weight, with sufficient wood to give splendid driving power. Weights from 36 to 40 ounces. Length 34M in. Very small handle, and balanced so that with a full swing, terrific driving power results. Weights from 37 to 41 ounces. Length 35 inches. - , - AUTOGRAPH ^v^/c5^^ Spl MODEL deU comparatively small handle, well balanced., Weights from 40_to 44 o*. Length 35 in. Spalding "Players' . Autograph" Bats No. 100. We have obtained permission- from prominent National and Ameri- can League players to include in our line duplicates of bats they are actually using and which we supply them with, and these "Players' Autograph" Bats, bearing signature of player in each case,, represent their play- ing, bats in every de- tail. Finest air dried second growth straight grained ■white ash, cut front upland timber, pos- sessing greater re- siliency, density^ strength ana driving qualities than 1 that of any other wood. The special oil finish on these bats hard- ens with age and in- creases the resiliency and driving power of the bat. Each, $1.00 In stock in all Spald- ing stores in models listed on this page. Give name of player, when ordering. Can alto supply on special orders Donlin, Oskti, Keeler and Evert Models. Spalding bait improve with age if property cared for.j Bats made specially to or- der should not be u»ed for at least thirty (30} day* after they are finished, to give ample time for the| oiled finish to thoroughly: harden. Players always should have two or more Extra lante heavy bat with thick handle. Weights fiom 44 to 48 ounces. Length 35 inches. AUTOGRAPH MODEL Different model from that formerly used by Clarice, i:nprovcd in balance, model and length. Weights from 39 to 43 ounces. Length 3 4 'i inches. S7 r>r-> » AUTOGRAPH C*<~~ <7 <-*~"- ~— <^. MODEL ' Short bat. largo handle, well rounded end. Weights from AO to 44 ounces. Length 32 'A in. ■&ir~L- MODEL Short bat. small handle, but body quite thiclc. Weights from 38 to 42 ounces. • Length 32 inches. and lightest bit used by any profes- sional player. Specially adapted to small or light men. Weights from 35 to 39 ounces. Length 31 inches. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO ANY COMMUNICATIONS ADDRESSED TO OS A. G.SPALDING & BROS. STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES COMPLETE LIST OF STORES ON INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS BOOt Vrieu in egat January i, 191 J. Subject to change without naliu. For Canadian prices «< ipecial Canadian Calalagu. KM SPALDING' SPALDING SPECIAL MODEL BATS For Over thirty years we have been turning out special model bats to suit the leading players of the prominent professional '••.», - leagues, and our records will show hundreds of .?.c?o" din. rent bats made in accordance with the ideas "£,?u of individual players, many of whom have been J"".*!* league record makers. "Chief" Meyers writes: Nor 17R. OLYMPIC GAMES Edited by J. E.' Sullivan, American Commissioner to the Olympic Games, Stock- v holm, Sweden, 1912. The.only book that contains all the records made in Sweden, with winners at previous Olmpiads and best Olympic records. : list of members of the American team ; how the team trained on the Finland, which was chartered especially to convey the ath- letes, and incidents of the trip ; cere- monies at the opening, and other inter- esting accounts. Profusely illustrated with scenes at Olympic Games and pic- tures of prominent competitors. PRICE 25 CENTS. Spalding Red Coveh " Series No. 1R. ATHLETIC Edited by J. E. Sullivan, Secretary-Treasurer of the Amateur Athletic Union of the United States. Spalding's Official Athletic Almanac is the only publication that contains all authentic amateur rec- ords in track and field events, swim- ming and skating ; collegiate records ; dual meets ; the year in athletics ; All America selections ; British and Conti- nental records i. comparative records of American and British performances, and a great deal of other interesting data. Illustrated with numerous pic- tures of leading athletes in actidn. PRICE 25 CENTS. IT'S A SPALDING New Things in Base Ball for 1913 If you want to know what is new in Base Ball equip- ment for this year — new bats, new mitts, new gloves, new masks, the latest in uniforms and shoes— send your name and address to the nearest Spalding store (see list on inside front cover) and you will receive, a copy of the new Spalding catalogue ' free by return mail. It also contains group pictures of the world cham- pions, the Boston Red Sox ; the National League cham- pions, the New York Giants, and action pictures of prom- '« inent players and world series scenes; also the latest in lawn tennis, golf and all spring and summer sports. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO ANY COHMUNICATIO. " ADDRESSED TO US A; G.SPALDING & BROS. STORES -IN ALL LARGE CITIES COMPLETE LIST Of STORES ON INSIDE FRONT COVED OF THIS I =r ■- " tn mm nmi n l ~jn^^ Ml ^- 1 "li iHTft ill P'^^^1 ur '"!> Bum •Price, in effect January 5, 1913. Subject to change without notice. For Canadian price, «< ,pccial Canadian Calahfut. SRTHESR>OING(feJjTRADE-MARK G ffi^ ES Spalding' Roll Collar Sweaters The Nos. AA. A and B Sweaters, listed below, are made of special quality worsted, exceedingly soft and pleasant to wear. For straight athletic wear there is no garment more useful than these regular roll collar sweaters which we have been making in our factories for over twenty-five years. Full fashioned to body and arms and put together by hand, not simply stitched up on a machine, as are the majority of garments sold as regular made goods. All made with 9-inch roll collars. Sizes: 28 to 44 inches. No. AA. The proper style for use after heavy exercise, in- due. ng copious per- spiration, for reduc- ing weight or getting into condition for athletic contests. Particularly suitable also for Foot Ball and Skating Heavi- est sweater made- Carried in stock in White or Gray only. See list below of colors supplied on special orders. Each. $8.00 • $84.00 Doz. No. A. "Intercolleg- iate." Special weight NoAA worsted, lighter than in No. AA. Carried in stock in Gray or White only See list below of colors supplied on special orders. Roll collar. Each. $6.00 * $66.00 Doz. No. B. Heavy weight, but lighter worsted than in No. A. Carried See list below of colors supplied on special orders. Roll collar. stock in Gray or White only. Each. $5.00 * $54.00 Doz. SHAKER SWEATER No. 3. Good quality all wool sweater, Shaker knit, well made throughout. Sizes: 30 to 44 inches. Standard weight, slightly lighter than No B. Carried in stock in Gray or White only. See list below of collars supplied on special orders. Roll collar. . . . Each, $4.00 if $45.00 Doz. We allow four inches for stretch in all our sweaters, and sizes are marked accordingly. It is suggested, however, that for very heavy men a size about two inches larger than coat measurement be ordered to insure a comfortable fit. PLAIN COLORS— Sweaters on this page are supplied in any of the colors designated, at regular price*. Otfier colors to order only in any quality, 50c. each garment extra. SPECIAL ORDERS - '" addition lo «t°ck colors mentioned, we also supply any of the sweaters listed on this . page, without extra charge, on special orders only, not carried in stock, in any of the following colors: BLACK CARDINAL SEAL BROWN MAROON NAVY DARK GREEN SCARLET COLUMBIA BLUE They are Scarlet, Cardinal, Maroon. Where N. B.— We designate three shades which are sometimes called RED. RED is specified on order, we supply Cardinal. SPECIAL NOTICE— Solid color sweaters with one color body and another color (not striped) collar and cuff* furnished in any of the colors noted, on special order, at no extra charge. PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE The prices printed in italics opposite items marked with * will be quoted only on orders for one-half dozen or more. Quantity prices NOT allowed on items NOT marked with* PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO | ANY COMMUNICATIONS ADDRESSED TO US A. G. SPALDING A. BROS. STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES fOR COMPLETE LIST Of STORES SEE INSIDE FRONT COVES Of THIS BOOK isjl 1 PHcm in offoU January & 1013. Subject to change without notice. For Canadian prioa* so* special (|JJtH4j<[i SUBSTITUTE HE SPALDINGi»TRAQE-MARK GUARANTEES] QUALITY SPALDING COAT JERSEYS No. IOC. Worsted, same grade as No. I OP Plain (listed on Page 1 00). Solid stock colors (not striped), or one solid stock color body and sleeves with different stock color solid trimming (not striped) on cuffs, collar and front edging. Pearl buttons. . Each, $3.50* $39.00 Doz. SPAILBENG STRIPED JERSEYS Following sizes carried in stock regularly in all qualities: 28 to 44 inch chest. Other sizes at an advanced price. We allow two inches for stretch in all our Jerseys, and si-es are marked accordingly. It is suggested, however, that for veiy heavy men a size about two inches larger than coat measurement be ordered No. IOC to insure a comfortable fit. No. 10PX. Special quality worsted, fashioned; solid stock color body, with stock color striped sleeves, usually alternating two inches of same color as body, with narrow stripes of any other stock color. Colors as noted. . . Each, $3.25 ir $33.00 Doz. No. 12PX. Good quality worsted; solid color body, striped sleeves, usually alternating two inches of same color as body, narrow stripes of some other color. Colors as noted. Each, $2.75 * $30.00 Doz. No. 12PW. Good quality wor- sted; solid stock colorbody and sleeves, 6 in, stock color stripe around body. Colors as noted. Each, $2.75 * $30.00 Doz. ..OOPX. and 12PW BLACK AND ORANGE Jcr.cyi NAVY AND WHITE BLACK AND SCARLET ROYAL BLUE AND WHITE COLUMBIA BLUE AND WHITE SCARLET AND WHITE MAROON AND WHITE Second color mentioned is for body stripe or for stripes on sleeves. Other colors than as noted above to order only, not more than two colors in any garment, 50c. each extra. SPAfLDHHG no., .opx .„«. 12PX COTTOM JE3RSEYS No. 6. Cotton, good quality, fashioned, roll collar, full length sleeves. Colors: Black, Navy Blue, Gray, and Maroon only Each, $1.00 * $10.80 Doz. N0.6X. Cotton, as No. 6, but with striped sleeves in following combinations only: Navy with White or Red Stripe; Black with Orange or Red Stripe; Maroon with White Stripe. Ea.,$1.25 */ $13.20 Doz. PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE The prices printed in italics opposite items marked with* will be quoted only on orders {or one-half dozen or more. Quantity prices NOT allowed on items NOT marked with* ATTENTION 6IVEN TO I ANY COMMUNICATIONS ADDRESSED TO OS A. G, SPALDING &, BROS. STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES FOR COMPUTE LIST OF STORES SEE INSIOE FRONT C0VE8 OF THIS BOOK & 101 X Subject «» sfe*oa« wikfeowt tu»U«. ' For CajwmJUat. 1 SSSft THE SPALDING TRADEMARK TuTin 5 >paldiimg Gold Medal RacRets Patented January 3, 1905: June 12, 1906. Ti HE success we have met with in putting out this racket accompanied by the broadest guarantee ever given on an article of this kind is the best evidence as to the truth of our assertions regard- ing the great care which we exercise in watching every detail of its man- ufacture The racket is sold upon its own repu- tation and the Spalding Guarantee is your as- I 3iin\ affect January 5. 1913. Subject to chug* without For Cenmtiiin price* tee special C anadian Catalogue. SUBSTITUTE THE SPALDINGljgjTRADE-MARK The Spalding Official Basket Ball THE ONLY OFFICIAL BASKET BALL WE GUARANTEE this ball to be perfect in ma- terial and workmanship and correct in shape and size when inspected at our fac- tory. If any defect is dis- covered during the first game in which it is used, or during the first day's practice use, and, \f returned, at once, we will replace same under this guarantee. We do not guar- antee against ordinary. wear nor against defect in shape or size that is not discovered im- mediately after the first day's use. Giving to the superb quality of our No. M Basket Ball, our customers have grown to ex- pect a season's use of one ball, and at times make unreason- able claims under our guar- antee.which we willnot allow. A. G. SPALDING & BROS. OFFICIALLY ADOPTED AND STANDARD. The cover is made in four sections, capless ends, and of the finest and most carefully selected pebble grain English leather. We take the entire output of this superior grade of leather from the English tanners, and in the Official Basket Ball use the choicest parts of each hide. Extra heavy bladder made especially for this ball of extra quality pure Para rubber (not compounded). Each ball packed complete, in sealed box, with rawhide lace and lacing needle, and guaranteed per- fect in every detail. To provide that all official contests may be held under absolutely fair and uniform conditions, it is stipulated that this ball must be used in alTmatch games of either men's or women's teams. No. M. Spalding " Official" Basket Ball. Each, $6.00 Extract from Men's Official Rule Book Rule II— Ball. Sec. 3. The ball made by A. G. Spald- ing & Bros, shall be the official ball. Official balls will be stamped as herewith, and will^e in sealed boxes. Sec. 4 The official ball must be wed in si! match games. Extract from Olflclal Collegiate Bole Book The Spalding Official Basket Ball No. M is the official ball of the ^ZrTcTX- Intercollegi- /vZZ~& ate Basket Ball Associa- tion, and must be used in all Extract from Women's Official Role Book Rule II— Ball. Sec. 3. The ball made by A.G.Spald- ing & Bros shall be the official ball Official balls will be ^ssjSPj* stamped as herewith, >^i* and will be in sealed boxes. Sec. 4 The official ball must b« used in all match games. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO ANY COMMUNICATIONS ADDRESSED TO US A. G.SPALDING &. BROS. STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES I FOR COMPLETE LIST Of STORES SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS BOOK Prices in effect January 5, 1913. Subject to change without notice. For Canadian price* tee special Canadian Catalogue. sEuUHESI%LDING(fesi)TRADE-MARK G, l(lK s l QUALITY SFAILD1NG OLYMPIC CHAMPIONSHIP SHOES All of these shoes are hand made. Finest kangaroo leather uppers and best white oak leather soles. They are the same style shoes that we supplied to the American athletes who were so success- ful at the last Olympic Games, and they are worn in competition by all prominent athletes in this country. Spalding "Olympic Championship ' ' Pole Vaulting Shoe No. 14V. High cut; special last. Style supplied to record holders for pole vaulting. Hand made steel spikes in sole. One spike in heel. Made to order only. Not carried in stock. Per pair, $6.00 Spalding "Olympic Championship" Walking Shoe No. 14W. For com- petition and match races. This style shoe is used by all champion walkers. Per pair, $5.00 PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO (NY COMMUNICATIONS SSED TO US ADDRESS A. G.SPALDING &, BROS. STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES SEE INSIDE FRONT COYER OF THIS BOOK Price* in effect January 5, 1911 Subject to change without notice. For Canadian price* tee special Canadian Catalogue. ACCEPT NO THE SPALDINGli-jTRADEMARK SPALD1MG OLYMPIC CHAMPIONSHIP SHOES All of these shoes are hand made. Finest kangaroo leather uppers and best white oak leather soles. They are the same style shoes that we supplied to the American athletes who wore so success- ful at the last Olympic Games, and they are worn in competition by all prominent athletes in this country. Spalding "Olympic Championship" Sprint Running Shoe No. 2-0. Extremely light and glove fit- ting. Hand made steel spikes firmly riveted on. This shoe is worn by all champions in sprint and short distance races. Per pair, $6.00 Spalding "Olympic Championship" Distance Running Shoe No.l4C. For distance races on athletic tracks. Low, broad heel,flexible shank. Hand made steel spikes in sole. No spikes in heel. Per pair, $6.00 PROMPT ATTENTION 6IVEN TO I ANY COMMUNICATIONS ADDRESSED TO US A.G.SPALDING & BROS. STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES SEE INSIDE FRONT COVEt Of THIS BOO! «•-;--• in effect January 5, 1913. Subject to change without ootid For Canadian price* »ee tpecia] Canadian Catalogue. ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTE THESRALDiN6(i D)TRADEMARK No. MH. High cut, but light in weight. Well nnishedinside so as not to hurt the feet in a long race. Special leather soles, will not wear smooth; light lea- ther heels; special quality black calf- skin uppers. Hand sewed. Pair, $5.00 No. MH No. MO. Low cut. Blucher style. Otherwise the same as No. MH. Per pair, $5.00 Keep the uppers of all running shoes soft and pliable by using Spald- ing Waterproof Oil. It will greatly add to the wear of shoes. Per can, 25c. HOir! ATTENTION BIVEN TO ANT COMMUNICATIONS AB8IESSED TO OS A. G.SPALDING & BROS. STORES IN AL1 LARGE CITIES FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS BOOI • Prica. in affect January 5. 1913. Subject to change without notice. Foi G price* lee tpecial Catalogue BriireTHE SRALDINGfejTRADEMARK GUARANTEES QUALITY Jummaininte ®untdl<0)(Q)]r Eennimninig Sh®§ No. 12. Leather, good quality, com- plete -with, spikes. Sizes 12 to 5 only. Per pair, $2.75 The prices printed in ital- ics opposite items marked with ^ will be quoted only or orders for one-half dozen or more. Quatitity prices NOT allowed on items NO Tmarkedwith-^ No.llT. Calfskin, machine made; solid leather tap sole holds spikes firmly in place. Pair, $4.50 it $48.00 Doz. No. 11. Calfskin, machine made. Per pair, $3.50 ic $36.00 Doz. PBOHPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO | ANY COMMUNICATIONS ' ADDRESSED TO US A.G.SPALDING &. BROS. STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES FOR COMPUTE LIST OF STORES SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS BOOK ' Price* io effect January S, 1913 Subject to change without notice. For Canadian price* *ee (pecial Canadian Catalogue. panM^BMijaBinMBi Spalding* Worsted Jerseys Following size, carried in stock regularly in all qualities : 28 to 44 inch che»t. Other sizes at an advanced price. We allow two inches for stretch m all our Jerseys, and sizes are mat ked accordingly It is suggested, however, that for very heavy men a size about two inches larger than coat measurement be ordered to insure a comfortable fit. STOCK COLORS PLAIN COLORS-We carry in stock in all Spalding Stores our line of worsted jerseys (NOT Nos. 12XB. 6. or 6X) in following colors: NAV Y BLUE GRAY BLACK MAROON SPECIAL ORDERS We also furnish, without extra charge, on special orders for one-half dozen or more, not carried in stock and NOT supplied in Nos. 12XB, 6, or 6X, the following colors. On orders for less than one-half dozen 10 per cent, will be added to regular price WHITE ' DARK GREEN CARDINAL IRISH GREEN ORANGE PURPLE SCARLET YELLOW ROYAL BLUE SEAI 3ROWN COLUMBIA BLUE OLT GOLD Other colors than as noted above to order only in any quality (EXCEPT Nos. 14P. 12XB, 6, and 6X). 50c. each extra. N. B.-We designate three shades which are sometimes called RED. They arc "Scarlet, Cardinal, and Maroon. Where RED is speci- B No 1PF fied order, Cardinal will be supplied. No. IP Jerseys are being used more and more by Base Ball Players, especially for early Spring and late Fall games. On account of the special Spalding knit they are very durable, and at the same time tbey offer no restraint on the free movement of the player SPALDING INTERCOLLEGIATE JERSEY This jersey we consider in a class by itself. No other manufacturer makes a garment of anywhere near the same grade. We recommend it to those who really want the best. No. IP. Regular roll collar. Full regular made; that is, fashioned or knit to exact shape on the machine and then put together by hand, altogether different from cutting them out of a piece of material and sewing them up on a machine, as are the majority of garments known as Jerseys. Special quality worsted. Solid colors as specified above. Each, $4.00 it $4200 Doz. No. 1PF. Straight low collar. Quality of worsted and manufacture same as No. IP. Solid colors as specified above Each. $4.00 ir $42 00 Doz. No. 10P. Regular roll collar. Special quality worsted, fashioned. Solid colors as specified above. . . Each, $3.00 -jr $30.00 Doz. " r No. 10PF. Straight low collar. Quality of worsted and manufacture same as No. I0P. Solid colors as specified above. Each, $3.00 + $30.00 Doz. No. 12P. Regular roll collar. \ Good quality worsted. Solid colors as specified above. Each. $2.50 * $27.00 Doz. No. 14P. Regular roll collar. Worsted. Solid colors: Navy Blue, Black, Gray, and Maroon only. , ... Each, $2.00 * $21.00 Doz. No. 12XB. Boys" Jersey. Regular roll collar. Worsted. Furnished in sizes 26 to 34 inches chest measurement only. Solid colors: Navy Blue, Black, Gray, and Maroon onlv. No special orders. Each, $2.00 jr $21 00 Doz. Jersey* with Necklace- Nos. IP, 1PF, 10P. lOPFor 1 2P Jerseys with necklace stripe of any color specified above, at an extra charge of S1.00 per garment. Woven Letters, Numerals or Designs We weave into our best gTade Jerseys, No. 1 P. Letters, Numerals and Designs in special colors as desired. Prices quoted on application. Designs submitted. Prices Subject to Advance Without Notice. The prices printed'in italics opposite items marked with* will be quoted only on orders for one-half dozen or more. Quantity prices NOT'allowed on items NOT marked with* PROMPT AnEHTiON GIVEN TO ANY COMMUNICATIONS ADDRESSED TO US A. G. SPALDING &. BROS. STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES ;u FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER Of THIS BOOI C Prices in effect January 5. 1913. Subject to chance without notice. For Canadian prices see' special Canadian Catalogue. ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTE 71 i ft li : Athletic Shirts and Tights STOCK COLORS^AND SIZES. OUR WORSTED GOODS are ij .mhe.d ,n Gf.»r. White. Navy Blue. Maroon, and Black only Stock SAN^AR^m'TT 6 ^^^ 68 '', 7 ights ' 28 to « inch wiu^ BU k M COTTON GOODS. Colors: Bleached White. Nav, Black, Maroon, and Gray. Stock sizes : ShirU. 26 to 44 inch chert! I ighU, 26 to 42 inch waist. Spalding Sleeveless Shirts— Plain Colors STOCK COLORS AND SIZES No. 600. Good quality worsted. Each. $1.25 if $12. GO Do. No. 6E. Sanitary Cotton. . . " .50 if 4J$ Spalding Striped Sleeveless Shirts No. 600S. Good quality worsted, with 6-inch stripe arounu chest, in following combinations of colors: Navy with White* stripe; Black with Orange stripe; Maroon with White stripe; Red wuh Black stripe; Royal Blue with White Stripe ; Black with Red stripe ; Gray with Cardinal stripe. M eue e Each, $1.50 if $15.00 Doz. No. 6ES. Sanitary Cotton, solid color body, with 6.inch strips around chest, in same combinations of colors as No. 600S Each, 75c. ir $7.50 Doz. Spalding Shirts with Sash No. 600D. Good quality worsted, sleeveless, with woven saslf of different color from body. Same colors as No. 600S. To order' only; not carried in stock. . . . Each, $2.00 if $21.00 Doz. No. 6WD. Sanitary Cotton, sleeveless, with woven sash of different color from body. Same combinations of colors as No. 600S. To order only ; not carried in stock. „.__-. „ , Each. $1.25 if $12.00 Doz. INo. 6tL». banitary Cotton, sleeveless, solid color body with sash stitched on of different color. Same combinations of colors as No. 600S Each. 75c. * $7.50 Doz. Spalding Quarter Sleeve Shirts No. 601. Good quality worst- I No. 6F. Sanitary Cotton,, ed, stock colors and sizes. stock colors and sizes. Each, $1 .50 if $15.00 Doz. | Each. 50c. * $4. 75 Do*\ Woven Necklace on Shirts We furnish either Nos.600,601 or 600S Shirts, on special order* only, with necklace woven of different color to body of shirt, in stock colors only, for an extra charge of $1.00 per garment, Spalding Full Sleeve Shirts No. 3D. Cotton, Flesh. White, Black. Ea„ $ 1 .00 * $10.00 Doz. Spalding Knee Tights STOCK COLORS AND SIZES No. 604, Good quality worsted. Pair. $1.25 if $12.60 Doz^ No. 4B. Sanitary Cotton. . . . " ,50 if 4~.75~~ fr ~ Spalding Juvenile Shirts and Tights ONLY SIZES SUPPLIED: Chert, 26 to 30 inches, inclusive; Wai»V K . 24 to 26 inches, inclusive. No. 65. Sleeveless Shin, quality of No. 600. . Each. $1.00 No. 65S. Sleeveless Shirt, quality of No. 600S. . " 1.25 No. 66. Quarter Sleeve Shirt, quality of No. 601. " 1.25 No. 64. Knee Tights, quality of No. 604, . . . " l^g The prices printed in italics opposite Hems marked with if will be quoted only on orders for one-half nore. Quantity prices NOT allowed on items NOT marked with if PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO ANT COMMUNICATIONS ADDflESSEO TO US A. G.SPALDING &. BROS, STORES IN ALL LAflGE CITIES fOR COMPLETE LIST Of STORES SEE INSIDE FRONT COVED Of THIS BOOI Pnc*. is effect January 5, 1913. Subject to change y, who will better understand these tricks of the trade as he grows older. Remember that all Spalding Athletic Goods are sold at the established printed prices, and no dealer is permitted to sell them at a greater or less price. Special discounts on Spalding Goods are unknown. Everybody is treated alike. This policy persistently adhered to makes it possible to maintain from year to year the high quality of Spalding Athletic Goods, which depend for their sale on Spald- ing Quality, backed by the broad Spalding Guarantee, and not on any deceiving device like this overworked and fraudulent "Discount" scheme adopted by all <<( the "Jus! as <; l" dealers. Occasionally of these ".Inst as Good" dealers will procure some of the Spalding well known red lin\rs. place them in a showy place on his shelves, and when Spalding Coeds are called for. will take from these Spalding boxes one of the "Just as c I" things, and try to palm it off on the boy as a genuine Spalding article. When you go into a store and ask for a Spalding article, see to it that the Spalding Trade-Mark is on that article, and if the dealer tries to palm off on you something "Just as Good," politely hew yourself out and go to another store, where the genuine Spalding article can be procured. In purchasing a genuine S; aiding Athletic article, you are protected by I he broad Spalding Guarantee, which reads as follows: We Guarantee to each purchaser of an article bearing the Spalding Trade-Mark that such article will give satisfaction and a reasonable amount of service, when used for the purpose for which it was intended and under ordinary conditions and fair treatment. We Agree to repair or replace, free of charge, any such article which proves defective in material or workmanship when subjected to fair treatment : PROVIDED, such defective article is returned to us, transportation prepaid, within thirty days after purchase {except where otherwise stipulated on special guarantee tag attached to certain articles), and accompanied bu a letter from the user, giving his name and address, and explaining the claim. A. G. SPALDING & BROS. Beware of the "Just as Good" manufacturer, who makes "pretty" Athletic Goods (as if they were for use as an ornament) at the expense of "quality." in order to deceive the dealer; and beware of the substi- tute dealer who completes the fraud by offering the "Just as Good" ar tide when Spalding Goods are asked for. deceive tne dealer; ana oeware or tne suDsti ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTE THE SRALDING(i?i)TRADEMARK G GUARANTEES QUALITY Sp&lding' f s New Athletic Goods Catalogue The following selection of items from Spalding's latest Catalogue will give an idea of the great variety of ATHLETIC GOODS manufactured by A. G. SPALDING & BROS. SEND FOR A FREE COPY. SEE LIST OF SPALDING STORES ON INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS BOOK. Archery A.h Bar. Athletic Library Attachm'u, Che.l Weigh! enni* Volley Water Polo •11 Cleaner. Coll a ., FJa« Bate Ball Indooi Halhing Suits 3*t*-"- Base Ball Cncket ing Cagt. Bue Ball te-' Leather and Wonted BUdder.- Baaket Ball Striking Bag Blade*, rcnonf C«ddy Badge* B^Ball University Water Polo __ntai Strap*. Cheat Weight* Grcle, Seven-Foot Clock Co.. iM| - Colhr*,: Cork*. R Cncket Good. Discs— Marking. Coll Robber. Coll Shoe. Diseua. Olympic Di.k.. Striking Bag Dumb BeUa Felt Letter* Fencing Suck* Field Hockey Finger Protection Flag*- Colleg ollege Foul. Bate Ball Marking, Golf Foil*. Fencing Clu.aea. Baae Ball Sun IWBall Cricket Fencing Coif . Hand Ball • Glove Soltener Coal Cage. Polo Basket BaU Golf Club. Golf Counter* Golfette Grips— Athletic Golf Cut Preservative, Tenni Cuy Rope* and Peg* Cymne'm Suit*, Ladies' Hammers, Athletic Handle Cover. Rubber Hangers for Indian Club* iHats. University Health Pull Hob Nails Hole Cutter. Coll Hole Rim, Coif Hurdler Safety Hurley Cooda^ Jackets, Fencing Javelin. Jersey* Knee Protector* Lacrosse Lanes for Sprint* Lawn Bowls Leg Guards- Base Ball Cnckei Field Hockey Letters — Embroidered Felt Mallets- Cricket Croquet Equestrian Polo Roque Markers, Tennis Masks- Base Ball Fencing Mattresses Megaphone* Mitts- Base Ball Hendball Striking Bag Monograms Mufflers, Knitted Nets- Cricket Coif Driving VoUeyBall Numbers, Competitor, Wrestling Paint. Coif Pants- Base Ball Basket Ball Kunning Pennants. Collect) Pistol. Starter's Plastrons, Fencing Plates- Base BaU Shoe Home Marking, Tenni* Pitchers' Box flater*— K*B^' Toe MU*«B*« 1«MM Platforms, Striking Bag . Poles. Vaulting Polo. Equestrian Polo. Roller, Good* Posts- Backstop. Tenni* Lawn Tennis Protectors — Abdomen . Base BaU Body Eye Glass Indoor Base BaU Thumb Protection. Running Shoes Pulleys end.Axle. Tenni* Push Ball Pushers. Chamois Puttees. Golf Quoits Racket Cover* Racket Pre*. e. Racket*, Lawn Tenni* Rackets Restrung Racks, CoU BaU. Rapiers Reels for Tennis Posts Reieree'. Whi.de Exercising Swinging Roque Rowing Machine* Sack*, for Sack Racing Sandow Dumb BeU. Score Books— Base BaU Basket Ball Cricket Coif Tenni. Score TableU.BaKB.il Shirts- Athletic . Bate Ball Shoes- Base Ball Basket Ball Bowling Clog Cricket Cros. Country Fencing ,Fool BaU. Association) Foot Ball. CoUege Foot Ball. Rugby Foot BaU. " Coif Skate Roller. Skates. Roller Sleeve. Pitcher. Slippers, Bathing Squash Good* Standards- Vaulting Volley Ball Strap.— Baae BaU For Three-Legged Race Spikes, Cricket Steel Cable. Tenni. Net Sticks, Polo Stocking. S.op Board. Sinking Bag. Stump, and BeU* Suit*— Gymnasium, Ladie* Swimming Supporters- Ankle Wrist Suspensories Sweat Band Sweaters Swivels, Striking Bag Swords. Duelling Sword., Fencing Take-Off Board Adhesive Cricket, Measuring Marking. Ten,,.. Measuring Steel Tees. Coif Tether Tenni* Tight*— Athletic Full Full. Wre.tling Toe Board* T^outer*. Y.M.C.A. Trunks- Bathing Velvet Wonted Wand,. CalislhenK Watches, Stop Water Wing. Weight.. 56-lb. Whistle., Rolereee' Wrestling Equrumeet Hftim Machine* PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO | ANY COMMUNICATIONS ADDRESSED TO OS A. G. SPALDING &. BROS STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES fOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS BOO. Price* la effect January S, 1913. Subject to change without ootico. For Canadian price* eat special Canadian Catalogue. A Standard Qyality must be inseparably linked to a Standard Policy. Without a definite and Standard Mercantile Policy, it is impossible for a Manufacturer to long maintain a Standard Qyality. To market his goods through the jobber, a manufacturer must provide a profit for the jobber as well as for the retail dealer. To meet these conditions of Dual Profits, the manufacturer is obliged to set a proportionately high list price on his goods to the consumer. ...... , r To enable the glib salesman, when booking his orders, to figure out attractive profits to both the jobber and retailer, these high list prices are absolutely essential; but their real purpose will have been served when the manufacturer has secured his order from the jobber, and the jobber has secured his order from the retailer. ...... , . , , However, these deceptive high list prices are not fair to the consumer, who does not, and, in reality, is not ever expected to pay these fancy list prices. When the season opens for the sale of such goods, with their misleading but alluring high list prices, the retailer begins to realize hisresponsibilities, and grapples with the situation as best he can, by offering "special discounts," which vary with local trade conditions. Under this system of merchandising, the profits to both the manufacturer and the jobber are assured ; but as there is no stability maintained in the prices to the consumer, the keen competition amongst the local dealers invariably leads to a demoralized cutting of prices by which the profits of the retailer are practically eliminated _ ,., , , This demoralization always reacts on the manutacturer. 1 he jobber insists on lower, and still lower, prices. The manufacturer, in his turn, meets this demand for the lowering of prices by the only way open to him, viz.: the cheap- ening and degrading of the quality of his product. . The foregoing conditions became so intolerable that 14 years ago, in 1899, A. G. Spalding & Bros, determined to rectify this demoralization in the Athletic Goods Trade, and inaugurated what has since become known as "The Spalding The "Spalding Policy" eliminates the jobber entirely, so far as Spalding Goods are concerned, and the retail dealer secures the supply of Spalding Athletic Goods direct from the manufacturer by which the retail dealer is assured a fair, legitimate and certain profit on all Spalding Athletic Goods, and the consumer is assured a Standard Quality and is protected from imposition. The "Spalding Policy" is decidedly for the interest and protection of the users of Athletic Goods, and acts in two ways : First.— The user is assured of genuine Official Standard Athletic Goods and the same prices to everybody. Second.— As manufacturers, we can proceed with confidence in purchasing at the proper time, the very best raw materials required in the manufacture of our various goods, well ahead of their respective seasons, and this enables us to provide the necessary quantity and absolutely maintain the Spalding Standard of Quality. All retail dealers handling Spalding Athletic Goods are requested to supply consumers at our regular printed catalogue prices— neither more nor less-the same prices that similar goods are sold for in our New York, Chicago and other stores. All Spalding dealers, as well as users of Spalding Athletic Goods, are treated exactly alike, and no special rebates or discriminations are allowed to anyone. This briefly, is the "Spalding Policy," which has already been in successful operation for the past 14 years, and will be indefinitely continued. In other words, "The Spalding Policy" is a "square deal" for everybody. A. G. SPALDING & BROS. By (2Ak^^^^- r&ssiDurr, C~^ Standard Quality An article that is universally given the appellation "Standard" is thereby conceded to be the criterion, to which are compared all other things of a similar nature. For instance, the Gold Dollar of the United States is the Standard unit of currency, because it must legally contain a specific proportion of pure gold, and the fact of its being Genuine is guaranteed by the Government Stamp thereon. As a protection to the users of this currency against counterfeiting and other tricks, considerable money is expended in maintaining a Secret Service Bureau of Experts. Under the law, citizen manufacturers must depend to a great extent upon Trade-Marks and similar devices to protect themselves against counterfeit products — without the aid of "Government Detectives" or "Public Opinion" to assist them. Consequently the "Consumer's Protection" against misrepresentation and "inferior quality" rests entirely upon the integrity and responsibility of the " Manufacturer." A.G.Spalding & Bros, have, by their rigorous attention to "Quality," for thirty-seven years, caused their Trade-Mark to become known throughout the world as a Guarantee of Quality as dependable in their field as the U. S. Currency is in its field. The necessity of upholding the Guarantee of the Spalding Trade-Mark and maintaining the Standard Quality of their Athletic Goods, is, therefore, as obvi- ous as is the necessity of the Government in maintaining a Standard Currency. Thus each consumer is not only insuring himself but also protecting other consumers when he assists a Reliable Manufacturer in upholding his Trade- Mark and all that it stands for. Therefore, we urge all users of our Athletic Goods to assist us in maintaining the Spalding Standard of Excellence, by insisting that our Trade-Mark be plainly stamped on all athletic goods which they buy, because without this precaution our best efforts towards maintaining Standard Quality and preventing fraudulent substitution will be ineffectual. Manufacturers of Standard Articles invariably surfer the reputation of being high-priced, and this sentiment is fostered and emphasized by makers of " inferior goods," with whom low prices are the main consideration. A manufacturer of recognized Standard Goods, with a reputation to uphold and a guarantee to protect must necessarily have higher prices than a manufac- turer of cheap goods, whose idea of and basis of a claim for Standard Quality depends principally upon the eloquence of the salesman. We know from experience that there is no quicksand more unstable than poverty in quality — and we avoid this quicksand by Standard Quality. ATHLETIC I#l. LIBRARY 005 A separate book covers every Athletic Sport and is Official and Standard Price 10 cents each K!£g GRAND PRIX GRAND PRIZE IS.1904 W IT A JLJ-II-N VI PARIS, 1900 ATHLETIC GOODS ARE THE STANDARD OF THE WORLD A. G. Spalding ® Bros, ■ MAINTAIN WHOLESALE and RETAIL STORES in the FOLLOWING CITIES: NEW YORK CHICAGO ST. LOUIS BOSTON MILWAUKEE KANSAS CITY PHILADELPHIA DETROIT SAN FRANCISCO NEWARK CINCINNATI LOS ANGELES BUFFALO CLEVELAND SEATTLE SYRACUSE COLUMBUS MINNEAPOLIS ROCHESTER INDIANAPOLIS ST. PAUL BALTIMORE PITTSBURGH DENVER WASHINGTON ATLANTA DALLAS LONDON, ENGLAND Tw ORLEANS BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND NEW ORLEANS MANCHESTER, ENGLAND MONTREAL. CANADA EDINBURGH. SCOTLAND TORONTO, CANADA GLASGOW, SCOTLAND PARIS, FRANCE SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA ctories owned and operoted by A.G.Spaldin? & Bros, and where all of Spai 'rade, Marked Athletic Coeds are made are located in the following ert_ CHICAGO BROOKLYN SAN FRANCISCO CHICOPEE, PHILADELPHIA LONDON, 1