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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. 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Speed Swimming. ...«>»,,,, Price 25c! WILLIAM J. CROMIE Instructor in Gymnastics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. UH Spalding " Red Cover " Series of * — i r-i Parallel Bar Exercises BY WILLIAM J. CROMIE INSTRUCTOR IN GYMNASTICS UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, PHILADELPHIA (§^==5:^ PUBLISHED BY AMERICAN SPORTS PUBLISHING . COMPANY ^ ' — ^ 21 Warren Street, New York Monograph G^V 535 Copyright, 1913 BY American Sports Publishing Company New York ©CI.A8 51578 INTRODUCTION. I have examined the exercises and the illustrations with care and rnuch pleasure, as 1 felt that this little booklet is an encour- aging sign of the increased interest that the different forms of apparatus work are receiving. Those of us who have found much pleasure is being able to do all possible and impossible "stunts" upon all forms of apparatus feel a warm glow spreading over us when we notice this revival of gymnastic skill, this striving for form and finish, as exemplified in this booklet. It may be that some critics will ask what these exercises are good for, yes, that they will question the hygienic value of some of them, or, worse still, tell us that some positions are positively harmful from a corrective point of view. But what are such quibbles to a young man who feels the power and the glory of his strength when he swings up to a handbalance, and who feels the thrill of vigorous life tingling through his body ? It is time that a decided stand be taken by all normal men that the mental value, the pleasure and satisfaction derived from doing many forms of gymnastics has fully as great a value as the exercises have that are undertaken from any other point of view. Let us hope that young virile manhood will never fall to the level of looking upon gymnastics from the "prescription" standpoint. Therefore, may this little booklet be a guide for courageous students who wish to acquire bodily skill for the fun and enjoy- ment there is in it. WILLIAM A. STECHER, Director of Physical Education i7i the Public Schools of Philadelphia. EXPLANATION The Editor of this booklet firmly believes that the standard of gymnastic competition in the A. A. U., the A. L. N. A. Inter- collegiate and Interscholastic teams can be very much improved by having "set" exercises rather than the present method, which consists of three elective exercises: Firstly, because of the extreme difficulty in judging elective work. It is hard to find three judges all of whom place the same relative value upon a complicated gymnastic feat. Very often the competitor is not given propel credit for the work performed; and again, the per- former oftentimes places too much value on his special exercise. At any rate, there is much wrangling, and this tends to retard the popularity of this sport. . Secondly: The member of a gymnastic team must specialize too much'; must confine himself to one piece of apparatus in order to properly compete with a specialist. In doing this, he very often loses sight of the all around work. Thirdly: If two set and one elective exercises were consid- ered at gymnastic meets, very soon a uniform gymnastic nomen- clature would be accepted. . . The "bone of contention" against set exercises seems to be in conflicting nomenclature. This goes to prove that gymnastics are in a chaotic state, and should be fostered and developed. The exercises contained in this booklet are designed for gym- nastic teams in colleges, Y. M. C. A.'s and clubs. They are not for beginners, but for those who have had practical training in heavy gymnastics. They range from the moderately difficult to the most classical and it is hoped will fill a much-felt need m gvmnastic competition. In compiling this booklet the editor has received assistance from "Alexander's Modern Gymnastic Exer- cises " "Puritz's Code Book of Gymnatic Exercises," A F. Tenkin's Gymnastics," "Hints to Gymnasts," "Archibald Mac- laren's Physical Education," "German Gymnastics," and other sources. . , , , r ■>• i The member of a gymnastic team should not confine his work: to the parallel bars alone, but should, in conjunction, use a sus- pended piece of apparatus such as the flying rings or the hori- zontal bar, and thus secure a more symmetrical muscular devel- ^^The editor desires to thank the members of the Gymnastic Team of the University of Pennsylvania who posed for the illus- trations in this booklet. W. J. Cromie. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LiBkAUi. l^'lGUKE I. SI'ALmjJG'S ATHLETIC LiBftAEY. FIGURE NO. I. (i) Approach. Cross slansl at end of bars, inside grasp, body erect. (2) Proper Form. Chest out, chin in shghtly, legs straight and together, toes pointed. ' (Cross rest.) (3) Dismount. Half squat, hand on hip, other hand grasping bar. (Half knee bend.) (4) Ending. Come "to attention," as in figure. FIGURE NO. I. Correct Position on the Bars. Chest out strongly, chin drawn in, back arched, legs together and toes pointed. Maintain good form in all cercises performed on the parallel bars. A simple exercise with proper approach, good form, fine execution and a perfect dismount is preferable to a difficult exercise improperly performed ; in fact, good form makes the exercise. In the dismount, always perform a half squat and quickly come to "attention." Place hand on hip, higher than in the illustration, with arms raised front or side liorizontal, as the performer prefers. We consider hands on hips the easiest and most natural. Hold to the bar where possible, as this prevents falls. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure 2, SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. FIGURE NO. 2. Uprise. From Position i (upper arm hang) swing legs front, as in Position I, and uprise to cross rest on backward swing, as in Position 2. Position. Bend body at waist only, legs straight and toes pointed. Do not bend arms. Combinations. Uprise and front roll (change grasp). Uprise to shoulder balance (change grasp). Uprise to forearm balance (change grasp). Uprise to hand balance (change grasp). Uprise and straddle both bars to (Position i) again. From upper arm hang at end of bars, facing out, uprise and straddle off to mat. (A big swing wnll enable one to clear the bars.) 10 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure 3. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBHaEY. U FIGURE NO. 3- The Straddle Off Or "Cut Off." From Position t (cross stand) swing up between bars and straddle off, as in Position 2, to Position i. Keep the legs straight, and lean slightly backward The straddle off is not difficult, but do not start it and then change your mind. Practice with one leg at first, or have assistance. (a) Straddle on with right leg and off with left, simul- taneously. (b) Straddle on with left leg and off with right, simul- taneously, (c) Straddle off with 14 right or left turn. From cross stand (Fig. i, Position i) almost to back hang position, straddle wrists and regrasp bars without body touching floor. Begin as in Figure 24, Position i, to Position 2, then straddle and catch bars. Coinhination. From cross rest (Figure 24, Position 3) drop back as in Position 2, cut and catch. Cut and catch, upstart and shoulder or hand balance or front roll. 12 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure 4. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. IS FIGURE NO. 4. Straddle On or Cut On. Commence as in Position i with right leg from outside of right bar, straddle keeping legs together till the straddle. Same, left leg. Bring legs up as high as possible, legs straight, toes pointed. Another way is to grasp the bars, then jump on the bars, "leap-frog" fashion, grasping behind you, simultaneously. Prac- tice rising higher, and eventually the exercise can be executed as in figure. (a) From Position i swing both legs from outside of right bar to Position 2. (b) Same, left. (c) From Position i swing both legs from outside of right bar, and rear vault over both. (d) Same, left. Combination. Straddle on, hold as in Position 2 and strad- dle off. Straddle on, hold Position 2 and front roll, roll upstart shoulder or hand balance, etc. The straddle on makes a good beginning for many combina- tions. A number of straddles on and off, in quick succession, look well. 14 SPALDING'S ATQLETlC LtBRAtlt. Figure 5. SPALDING'S AffiLETIC LIBRAHV. Ig FIGURE NO. 5. "Muscle Grind." Bock Elbow Hang. In performing the "muscle grind," keep chin in to chest or head will strike further bar. From Position i back elbow hang, swing up to back on bars; grasp far bar and roll backward as in Position 2 to mat. Be careful upon dismounting, as it is difficult to hold one's balance. The last part of this exercise can be used as a finish in a number of combinations. 16 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure 6. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. |7 FIGURE NO. 6. Back Rest, Catch Far Bar With Hocks. From back rest, Position i, swing- back as if to perform a back circle, Position 2; catch far bar with hocks, place toes mider bar, as in Position 3, and swing up to rest. This should be accomplished in one swing. Be sure to get toes under bar, or you will slide off. From Position 3 to rest, body should be erect, chest out and head back. It makes a nice beginning for a combination. 18 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBEABT. Figure 7. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 19 FIGURE NO. 7. From cross rest, facing as in Position i, swing and perform a complete turn, right or left, and regrasp the bars, as in Position 2. It makes a good beginning for a combination. 20 SPALDING'S ATHLET^IC LIBEARY. i^'lGLRE 8. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 21 FIGURE NO. 8. Hand Spring at End of Bars. (a) The easiest way to learn this exercise is to sit astride the bars (cross riding seat) as in Position i, raise the body, as in Position 2, bend a little more at the waist and give a quick push, and draw the feet under the body, while alighting. (b) Swing between the bars, and bend the body as in Posi- tion 2. (f) Swing between the bars, without bending at elbows, and handspring. Combination. Handspring from uprise and upstart, also from elbow, shoulder and hand balances. In the center of the bars, a hand on each bar (cross rest), handspring, landing in upper arm hang. (Upper arm hang. Fig. 23, Position i.) SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBEAEY. Figure 9. SPALDING'.S ATHLETIC LIBUARY. FIGURE NO. g. Hand Spring Over the Parallel. Practice this exercise over the low liorizontal bar. Place a string about the same distance as the second parallel bar, and handspring over it, and thus become accustomed to the move- ment. The head should be down well between the bars, the arms bent and the legs straight, as in the illustration. When about to push away from the near bar, arch the back strongly, and straighten the arms and clear the far bar. From a hand balance, sink to position as in figure, and hand- spring. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure io. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 25 FIGURE NO. 10. Jump Bctzvcen the Hands. Practice this exercise over the vaulting bar about chest high, and raise bar until it is the height of the parallel bar. Squat vault (between the hands) over near bar, then over far bar, as in Position i. From between the bars, squat backward. Squat vault over near bar, straighten legs and clear far bar, as in Position 2. SPALDiNG'S ATHLETIC LIBRA&X. Figure ii. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 27 FIGURE NO. II. Straddle J^ault Over the Parallels. (a) From Position i, straddle over near bar; Position 2, drop between; (b) Straddle over far bar. Practice over a vaulting bar, as in the preceding exercise. Straddle over both bars without "dropping" in between. The straddle over both bars must be done when one is fresh, as it requires agility and nerve. The principal thing to remem- ber is that the hands should jump to the second bar much before the legs. 28 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure 12. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 29 FIGURE NO. 12. Under Near Bar and Over Far Bar. Practice this exercise by short underswings on the low hori- zontal over a string. Place the cord the distance of the parallels and the horizontals, the proper height. This can also be accomplished from a hand balance. Get a good arched back position, as in figure. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure 13. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 3I FIGURE NO. 13. Forward Roll. From cross rest position, swing to Position i, then bending from the waist only, knees kept stiff, forward roll, as in Posi- tion 2. The man in Position 2 is about to release his grasp. Keep the elbows well projected over the bars. In learning the forward roll, abduct the legs and roll to riding seat upon bars. Arched Back Forward Roll. Swing to Position i and, instead of bending at waist, as in Position 2, arch back, as in Figure 14, Position 2, and hold this position throughout. This is a very difficult exercise owing to the fact that the tendency is to bend at the waist, as in the illustration. It is worth the trouble to master it, as one can, with the proper impetus, perform a number in succession or alternate with a hand balance. Front roll, bend at waist, chin to chest ; roll to hand balance. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. FIGURE NO. 14. Backzcard Roll. From upper arm hang (Figure 23, Position i) roll backward, abduct thighs, roll to cross riding seat (Figure 32, Position 2) on bars. To get a back roll, as in figure, start with a good swing, arch back strongly, legs straight and toes pointed. When in the shoulder balance position (Position 2), release grasp and extend arms as in Position i. A number may be performed in succession, and a roll off end of bars as finish. Keep a firm hold of the bars ; do not let the arms move about, and project the elbows outward. Combinations. Forward rolls, backward rolls. From shoulder or hand balance backward rolls. From cross stand at end of bars long under- swing upstart to hand balance, walk across bars in hand balance position, Vi right or left turn, front rolls and finish with the backward rolls. "Flying" Backward Roll. When in Position 2, the body must be thrown with great im- petus upward and slightly backward, release grasp, and, when above the bars, regrasp. When Figure 26, Position 2, is reached, push to hand balance. From hand balance "flying" backward roll to hand balance. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure 15. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 35 FIGURE NO. 15. Forearm Balance. From elbow rest, Position i, swing up to forearm balance, as in Position 2. In this exercise, take a tight grasp, the thumb and elbows on the inside of the bars, bending well from the waist. Combinations. From the end of the bars, forearm balance and handspring to mat. From forearm balance to hand balance; return to forearm balance. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure id. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Z1 FIGURE NO. i6. Shoulder Balance and Pirouette. Pirouette Between the Bars. From Position i move all the weight of the body to the left bar, as in Position 2 ; now reverse the grasp of the right hand, turn the body to the left, place the left hand on the right bar, reverse grasp, as in Position 3. Then place the right hand close to the right shoulder, ordinary grasp on left bar, and assume reverse position of Position i. Pirouette to the right, then left, and come back to starting position. Pirouette, as in illustration, but, instead of performing it between the bars, raise the head, while in Position 2, above the bar, then outside bar, and proceed as indicated. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure 17. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. FIGURE NO. 17. The Drop Back S'zcing. From Position i half back lever, elbows close to body, drop back as in Position 2 and turn over to mat. Practice this until you become accustomed to the movement, keeping legs and arms straight throughout. Swing back with greater impetus, until the head and shoulders come up between the bars; release grasp and regrasp, and again come to Position i. The Drop Back Szving from Hand Balance. From the hand balance, keep the body very stiff, until the front horizontal above the bar (Figure 22) is reached. Now bring the legs forward, bending from the waist onh^, until Posi- tion I is reached, and perform the drop back swing as described. Push to hand balance and repeat. 40 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure i8. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 41 FIGURE NO. i8. The Half Backzuard Balance. This exercise is more a test of strength than of balance, and can be used in combination with some of the slow movements. Combinations. Perform Figure i8, then 19. Commence as in Figure 19, Position 5 ; execute Figure 18, then 20, Perform Figure 18, then 20, followed by 19. 42 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. « "^h^.. , 1 ^jy •^ ^ ^ SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 43 FIGURE NO. 19. Start as in Position i ; lower body as in Position 2 ; release grasp of right hand, extend legs, flex thighs, and turn to the left until Position 3 is reached. (Bent arm half front lever.) Now assume Position 4 and finally come to Position 5. Combinations. Perform Figure 19, then Figure 26, and finish by executing Figure 22. 44 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure 20. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 45 FIGURE NO. 20. From Position i (front half lever, hands grasping bar, as the left one in the illustration), legs and thighs raised front, pull up as in Position 2. Of course, the man in Position 2 should be where the one in Position 3 is, right hand on end of bar. From Position 3 release grasp of left hand, turn body to the right, the weight of body supported by right arm. Continue turning until the other bar can be grasped, and come to Posi- tion 2 again. This may then be repeated upon left bar. In going from Position I to 2 when shoulders are slightly above the bars, lean well forward with head and chest. 46 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure 21. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. FIGURE NO. 21. Elbozv Lever. From hand balance, Position i, lower body until the weight rests upon right elbow, as in Position 2 ; then extend left arm, as in Position 3. Combinations. From Position 3 slowly revolve to right, grasp left bar, and sink to front horizontal, as in Figure 22. From Position 3 grasp left bar, push up to hand balance, and perform elbow balance upon left elbow. Revolve from right elbow to left. 48 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 49 FIGURE NO. 22. Front Horizontal. From a hand balance slowly descend to front horizontal or front lever. From cross rest (Figure 22,, Position 3) to front lever. Combination. From hand balance to front horizontal, turn to inverted hang, then back lever. Combine 18, 20, 19, 21, 22. 50 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure 2^. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARI. 51 FIGURE NO. 23. Upstarts. Ordinary Upstart. From Position i swing legs forward until Position 2 IS reached, arch back strongly, swing legs upward and downward, and push bars away with hands, keeping the arms straight to Position 3. Drop Upstart. From Position 3 drop back to Position 2 and upstart. Drop Between the Bars and Upstart. From Position 3, Fig- ure 23, drop between the bars as in Position 2, Figure 24, and upstart. Quick Upstart. From upper arm hang, Position i, uprise at end of front swing without bending at waist to cross rest. (Posi- tion 3.) Reverse of Figure 2. (Page 8.) From Position 2, head to chest, snap to hand stand. 52 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure 24. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 53 FIGURE NO. 24. Upstarts. Long Undcrswing and Upstart. From cross stand at end of bars facing in, start as in Position i, swing forward until the body is straight, then bend body at waist, as in Position 2, and upstart to Position 3. Combinations. From all these different upstarts to hand balance. From cross rest at end of bars facing out drop upstart and hand spring. From cross rest drop back to upper arm hang; upstart to hand balance or hand spring. Begin as in a front roll and upstart. A suc- cession of front roll upstarts across bars and hand-spring off. 54 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure 25. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARX. r^g FIGURE NO. 25. Hand Balances. Standing Position on Bars to Hand Balance. Stand with the feet upon the bars, arms raised vertically, bend forward, grasp the bars without bending at knees, slowly raise legs, bending at waist until Position 2 is reached, and push up to hand balance, 3.S in Position 3. 56 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure 20. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. FIGURE NO. 26. From Cross Rest to Hand Balance. Push Up to Hand Balance. From cross rest. Position i, without a swing, and without flexing any part of the body except the arms, push up, as in Position 2 to hand balance, as in Position 3. 58 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. V ^ ^^^^ p^ Figure 27. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 59 FIGURE NO. 27. Hand Balance Pirouette. In the pirouette, commence as in Position i, release grasp of right hand, put the greater part of the weight of the body on the left hand, and grasp left bar with right hand, as in Position 2. Then shift the weight of the body on the right hand, release grasp of right hand, and regrasp left bar and the pirouette is complete. A number in succession may be performed. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. m i I Figure 28. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 61 FIGURE NO. 28. From Hand Balance Jump to Far Bar. Get a spring from the first bar sufficient to carry the body to the second. Grasp the far bar with back well arched. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure 29. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY, FIGURE NO. 29. One Ann Hand Balance. The hand balance upon one hand takes a great deal of practice to accompHsh, and is hardly worth the effort it requires. Lean well over to one side, and, when well-balanced, release the grasp of the other hand. Keep the arm very still and push away from the bar in case you fall. 64 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure 30. dPALDINUS ATHLETIC LIBRARX. FIGURE NO. 30. The Straight Balance. Perform an ordinary hand balance, bring the head forward until it is between the arms. When you can see your toes, you have it. Return to ordinary balance, and repeat Figure 30. 66 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure 31. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARX. 67 FIGURE NO. 31. Slow Circle to Hand Balance. Place the arms on the bar, as in Position i and, with the strength of the arms, bring the body over until it is above the head, rise and circle to hand balance. It is easier to execute at the end of the bars. The grasp of the hands must be shifted, when one gets above the bar, just before the push up to balance. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure t,2. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. FIGURE NO. 32. Straddle and Catch from Hand Balance. From hand balance, Position i, bring the legs astride of the wrists, Position 2; slightly bend the arms, and straddle to Posi- tion 3, half back lever. Practice from a cross rest position. This may be accomplished at the end of the bars, but is much more difficult. At the end, after straddling the wrists, straighten the body, lean slightly backward, and regrasp the bars. 70 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure 33. Sl'ALDlNG'S ATIILliTIO LIBRAKl. 71 FIGURE NO. 33^ Back Hand Spring. Practice swinging as in figure, and thus become accustomed to the swing, before attempting the hand spring. Use a sus- pended lunger, or have a couple of men assist, one at each shoulder. Retain 3'our grasp upon the bars as long as possible, keep the arms stiff, bring the feet over the head, and give a quick push away from the bars, and alight upon the feet. This can also be accomplished from a hand balance. IN ALL EXERCISES INVOLVING ANY RISK, SECURE ASSISTANCE. "Make haste slozvly." ft V' i^^^^ ^ a o >^ "I H O *^ h-H M g OS mo §11 g g g t3 >>.2 il i^ Spalding Efficient Gymnasium Apparatus SPALDING SAFETY ADJUSTABLE PARALLEL BARS No. 400 Patented U. S., July 16, 1912 ; November 26, 1912; Patented Canada, March 5, 1912. Height Adjustment — Spring-pin and lever, with the pin automatically locked in. Can't snap out. Width Adjustment Screw and traveling nut operated by turning hand wheel. Being always locked is always safe. Height Indications — Engraved on the telescoping uprights. Width Indicator — A small brass plate on each upright shows the width instantly. Ball Bearing Rollers — One under each corner. Two levers control the four rollers. Other Features — Platform Base ; Telescoping Uprights of brass covered steel tubing, can't rust ; Hinged Rails of selected white ash, oval shaped ; all Castings fin- ished in black enamel. See next page. PRICES ON APPUCATION A. G. SPALDING & BROS CHICOPEE, MASS, Inc. # Spalding Efficient Gymnasium Apparatus # SPALDING SAFETY ADJUSTABLE PARALLEL BARS No. 400 Hinged rails provide flexibility. bearing swivel roller under each standard. One lever ot eacii end oi the base operates two ball bearing swivel rollers under the standards. Convenient operation and positive action. PRICES ON APPLICATION A. G. SPALDING & BROS., Inc. CHICOPEE, MAS6. VAULTING HORSE No. 300 Patented January 2, i912. All adjustments take place from one point and that the most convenient. At the rear — operated in standing position. To raise or lower the Horse or Buck a hinged crank is instantan- eously adjusted to place and as quickly removed. Small picture showrs crank in position for use. See next page for complete description j^ of Horse and Buck. PRICES ON APPLICATION A. G. SPALDING & BROS., Inc. CHICOPEE, MASS. VAULTING BUCK No. 305 Patented January 2, 1912. The power is transmitted through bevel gears by a one piece shaft drive that operates the adjusting screw^s. The lack of friction in our bevel gears allow^s fast screw^s to be used. Speed of adjustment from lowest to highest in six seconds. This same screw^ when low^ered to its limit depresses plates carrying ball bearing swivel rollers, so that the apparatus may be easily, quickly and noiselessly moved about. The roller action is smooth and uniform; no snap; no jar; no danger to toes or fingers. The strength and beauty of design is apparent; the simplicity of the mechanism is obvious and its durability is guaranteed. PRICES ON APPLICATION A. G. SPALDING & BROS., Inc. CHICOPEE, MASS. HYDRAULIC ROWING MACHINE Patented U. S., January 16, I9I2 ; Patented Canada, April 13, 1912. The Spalding Hydraulic Rowing Machine is built around a new principle oli construction that eliminates all the heretofore existing faults in this type ol( machine, and produces a device as nearly perfect as will probably ever be attained in a substitute for the actual shell and water. The machine has been thoroughly tested b^ experts who have invariably saic that its action is the nearest approach to actual rowing yet attained. The Spalding Rowing Machine is rust proof, as the chamber and other parti that come in contact with water, are of brass. All parts are extremely substantial; Supplied in any combination of Oars and Seats. See details on next page PRICES ON APPLICATION A. G. SPALDING & BROS., Inc. CHICOPEE, MASS. HORIZONTAL AND VAULTING BAR No. 554 One upright permanently attached to wall, the other guyed by steel cables with instantaneous turnbuckles. Folds so compactly it may be attached to posts or columns. Uprights of brass covered steel tubing with our patented interior height indications. Bars of either Steel-Core Hickory or Solid-Steel, with patented " quick-set safety" caps. PRICES ON APPLICATION A. G. SPALDING & BROS., Inc. CHICOPEE, MASS. # Spalding Efficient Gymnasium Apparatus # i ■\ 1 & \ \ GALLERY BRACED HORIZONTAL AND VAULTING BAR No. 579 The most efficient combination bar for rooms with gallery. Braced out eight feet— can be used for all Vaulting and High Bar work. May be quickly and easily hoisted to face of gallery as shown in phanton view. Uprights of br::'ss covered steel tubing with our patented interior height indications. Bars of either Steel-Core Hickory or SoHd-Steel, with patented "quick-set safety " caps. PRICES ON APPLICATION A. G. SPALDING & BROS., Inc. CHICOPEE, MASS. SIX-GUYED HIGH HORIZONTAL BAR No. 586 Especially adapted to high ceilings. May be quickly hoisted to ceiling by releasing instantaneous turnbuckles on floor guys. PRICES ON APPUCATION A. G. SPALDING & BROS., Inc. CHICOPEE. MASS. ADJUSTABLE FLYING RINGS Patentea U.S.. January 2, i 9 1 2 : Patented Canada, April 13.1912. Flying Rings are made in two forms (No. 825), that shown on the left with adjustable webbing straps, and (No. 830) that on the right with wall adjustment device. The Rings with wall adjustment are especially adapted for school gymnasiums. By pressine' the floor lever with the toe the rope clutch is released so that rings can be adjusted to any height or hoisted to the ceiling. Adjusting straps are provided to take up any uneven stretching of the ropes. Fittings are all of malleable iron, black japanned. Rings are of steel with cowhide covers. The ceiling fittings can be provided for either pipe beam, as shown in the photograph, or for flat beam. PRICES ON APPUCATION A. G. SPALDING & BROS., Inc. CHICOPEE, MASS. Spalding Efficient Gymnasium Apparatus SPALDING GYMNASIUM PULLEY WEIGHTS Durable, noiseless, of handsome design and finish. All approved combinations: Chest Weights. Duplicate Back and Loin. Duplicate Intercostal. Triplicate Back and Loin- Intercostal. Qyarter Circles, etc. WEIGHT DETAILS— Central balance. Levers lock at two points. Weights cannot rattle and v^ork loose. Felt bushings and rubber bumpers. Pulleys have adjustable, self-lubricating, w^ood-bushed bearings. PRICES ON APPLICATION A. G. SPALDING & BROS., Inc CHICOPEE. MASS. SUBSTITUTE GUARANTEES QUALITY The Spalding Official Basket Ball ^-^^ FFICIALLY ADOPTED AND STANDARD. The cover is made in four sections, with M ^k 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 ^L # especially for this ball of extra quality pure Para rubber (not compounded). Each ball ^^mt^ 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, itis stipulated that this ball must be used in all match games of either men's or women's teams. No. M. Spalding « Official*' Basket Bail. Each, $6.00 Extract Irom Men's Oflicial 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 ,,<;?ric5>v stamped as herewith, f ?''jjoto i and will be in sealed vCsrWSMr boxes. MSJSKETJSJ!^ Sec. 4. The official ball must be used in all match games. Extract from Official Collegiate Rule Book The Spalding Official Basket Ball No. M is the official ball of the ^y<:ffctZi'^ Intercollegi- /^^vowTS 1 ate Basket \h- ^as]iieil 'lioes Spalding "Sprinting" Basket Ball Shoes No. BBS. Made with flexible shank, on same principle as on "sprinting" base ball and foot ball shoes. Extremely light m weight, well finished inside. Improved patented pure gum thick rubber suction soles, with reinforced edges, absolutely guaranteed to give satisfaction with reasonable use. Lace extremely far down. Uppers of best quality black genuine kangaroo leather. Light, flexible and durable. Strictly bench made. Supplied on special order only, not carried in stock. Pet pair, $8,00^$7.50 per pair. On orders for five pairs or more, price in italics, preceded by it will apply. SPECIAL NOTICE - In a game like basket ball, which is played generally oji board floors, there is a strain on the feet altogether different from that in almost any other athletic game, and to support this strain, properly made shoes with leather uppers and correctly shaped soles are absolutely necessary. It is a fact that players on many teams wear can- vas top shoes and we supply in our No. P shoes, listed below, absolutely the best canvas top basket ball shoes ever made, and the same style as worn by some very successful teams, but from our long experience in catering to athletes and watching closely, as we have done, the develop- ment of basket ball and its effects on the physical condition of players, we cannot consistently recommend canvas top shoes for any athletic use and especially not for basket ball. No.AB. High cut, drab calf, Blucher cut; heavy suction soles, superior quality. Per pair, $5.00 No.BBL. Ladies. High cut, black chrome leather, good quality suc- tion soles. Per pair. $4.50 Spalding Special Canvas Top Basket Ball Shoes Special quality soft rubber soles. These soles absolutely hold on the most slippery floor. Light weight, durable,, correct in design No. P. Per pair, $4.00 * $43.20 Dozen pairs. On orders fur five pair} or more, price in italics, preceded by ■* will apply- PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO I ANY COMMUNICATIONS ADDRESSEOTOUS A. G.SPALDING & BROS, STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS BOOK 'Pricci in effect July 5, 1913. Subject to change without notice. For Canadian prices sec special Canadian Catalogue. aunTHESRALDIN& TRADE-MARK QUALITY No. 15S Gymnasium Shoes must be comfortable and easy, yet fit snugly and give the wearer a sure footing — they must also be durable. Spalding Gymnasium Shoes possess all of these good qualities and, in addition, are reasonable in price. No. 15. High cut, kanga- roo uppers, genuine elk- skin soles. Will not slip on floor; extra light, hand made. Correct shoes for boxing. Per pair, $5.C0 No. 155. High cut, elk- skin soles, and will not slip on floor; soft and flex- ible ; ladies' and men's sizes. . Per pair, $4.r0 No. 166. Low cut, se- lected leather, extra light and electric soles; ladies' and men's sizes. Per pair, $3.00 No. SOL. Ladies'. Low cut, black leather, elec- tric soles and corrugated rubber heels. Pair, $2.50 No. 21. High cut, black leather, electric soles. Hand sewed; turned, '^^i.ffl.-^^ w^hich makes shoes ex- r-«^ "^^^^^^N, tremely light and flexible. ^. =0 Per pair, $2.50 No. 85L. Ladies'. Low cut, black leather, with "" '. roughened electric soles Per pair, $2.00 No. 20. Low cut. Otherwise as No. 2\. Hand sewed, turned shoes Per pair, $2.00 No. 20L. Ladies'. Otherwise as No. 20. Hand sewed, turned shoes Per pair, $2.00 '^^^\ «^ IJo. 148 S%*-: Spalding Special Bowling Shoes No. 148. For bowling and general athletic use. Best selected light drab chrome tanned leather uppers with skin soles. Lace extremely low down. Pair, $3.50 PROMPT mENTION GIVEN TO I ANY COMMUNICHTIONS ADDRESSED TO US A.G. SPALDING & BROS. STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS BOOK effect July 5. 1913. lithoul nolict. For Canadian prices see special Canadian Calulosuc sSbKe THE SPALDING TRADEMARK TuAulf' rDurand-Sleeli Lockers Wooden lockers are objectionable* because they attract vermin, absorb odors, can be easily broken into, and are dangerous n account of fire. Lockers made from wire mesh or expanded metal afford little secur- ity, as they can be easily entered wi th wire cut^ ters. Clothes placed in them become covere(i' with dust, and the lockers themselves present a poor appearance, resembling animal cages. Durand-Steel Lockers are made of finest grade furniture steel and are finished with gloss black, furnace-baked japan (400°), comparable to that used on hospital ware, which will never flake off nor require refinishing, as do paints and enamels Some of ih^ d.OOO Durand-Steel Lockers Installed lr» th* Publlo Gymnasiums of Chicago. I2'x I5'x 42", Double Tier. Durand-Steel Lockers are usually built with doors perforated full length in panel design with sides and backs solid. This prevents clothes in one locker from coming in contact with wet garments in adjoining lockers, while plenty of venti- lation is secured by having the door perfo*'' rated its entire length, but, if the purchaser prefers, we perforate the backs also. '•^ The cost of Durand-Steel Lockers is no more than that of first-class >vooden lockers, and they last as ipng as the building, are sanitary, secure, and, in addition, are fire-proof. The following Standard Sizes ar9 those most commonly used: DOUBLE TIER 12s 12 x36 Inch IBXISX36 Inch I2x 12x42 Inch ISx 19x42 Inch SINGLE TIER 12 x 12x60 Inch IBx IBxeo Inch 12 X 12x72 Inch ISx IBx 72 Inch '*«-K*JO Vi9» *"•« Bu.rf«s«F£s In ®SRg!» fS'SS Special Sizes made to order. We are handling lockers as a special con- tract business, and shipment will in every case be made direct from the factory in Chicago. If you will let us know the num- ber of lockers, size and arrangement, we shall b« glad to take up, through corr*' '?i5ond«iw4, th« ija«.tt««r of ^H^ml PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO I ANY COMMUNICATIONS ADDRESSED TO US A. G.SPALDING &. BROS. STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES ' FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS BOOK 'Priccsjn effect July 5^ 1 913. Suhjecl to change without notice. For Canadian prices see special Canadian Catalogue. ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTE THESmLDING TRADEMARK 'K^T^v^^ QUALITY S PALDING'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 UST OF SPALDING STORES ON INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS BOOK Ankle Brace. Skate Ankle Supporter Athletic Library Attachments. Chest Weight Strikini Skate Balls- F.eld Hockey Foot. College Foot. Rugby Foot, Soccer Colt Hand Hurley Indoor Base Lacrosse Medicine Playground Polo, Roller Polo, Water Push Squash Volley Ball Cleaner. Golf Bandages, Elastic Bar Bells Bar StalU Bars- Horizontal Parallel Bases. Indoor Bats. Indoor Elastic Leather and Worsted Wrestling Fighting Dummy Foot Ball Striking Bag Jlades. Fencms )lankets. Fool Ball Caddy Badges Outing Skull University Water Polo Chest Weights Circle, Seven-Foot Clock Golf Collarette. Knitted Corks. Running Cross Bars, Vaulting Discus, Olympic Discs- Marking. Golf Rubber. Golf Sho< Disks. Stnking Bag Pumb Bells Emblems Embroidery Home Felt Letters Fencing Sticks Fighting Dummies Finger Protection, Hockey Flags- College Marking. Golf Foils, Fencing Foot Bans- Association College Rugby Foot Ball Clothing Foot Ball Goal Nets Foot Ball Timer Cloves- Bo^cing Goll'""^ . Hand Ball Hockey. Field Hockey. Ice Goals-^^* Basket Ball Foot Ball Hockey. Field Hockey. Ice Golf ctutTs Golf Sundries Golfette Gnps- Athletic Golf Gymnasium. Home Gymnasium Board. Hon. Gymnasium, Home Outfits Hammers. Athletic Hangers for Dumb Bells Hangers for Indian Clubs Hats. University Head Harness Health Pull Hob Nails Hockey Pucks Hockey Sticks. Ice Hockey Sticks. Field Holder. Basket Ball, Canva^ Hole Cutter. Golf Hole Rim. Golf Horse. Vaulting Hurdles. Safety Hurley Sticks Jackets- Fencing Foot Ball Jerseys Lace. Foot Ball Lacrosse Goods Ladies- Fencing Goods Field Hockey C Gymnasium Sh< Gymnasium Sui Skates, Ice Skates, Roller Skat;ng Shoes Snow Shoes Lanes for Sprints Leg Guards- Indian Clubs Inflalers- Foot Ball Striking Bag eg Uuards- Foot Ball Ice Hockey Leotards Letters- Embroidered . Felt Liniment, -Mike Murphy" Nose Masseur. Afi Jimn.ar Mattresses. Gymnaslun Mattresses, Wiesthng Megaphones Mitts- Handball Striking Bag Moccasins Monograms Mouthpiece, Foot Bait Mu.flers. Angora Needle, Lacing Nets- Basket Ball Golf Driving Volley Ball Numbers, Competitors* Chamois. Fencing Foot Ball Wrestling Paint, Golf Pants- Basket Ball Boys' Knee Foot Ball. College Foot Ball. Rugby Hockey. Ice Runnmg Pennants, College Pistol. Starter's Plastrons. Fencing Platen - Teeing. Golf Ski Vaulting Polo. Roller, Goods Protectors- Abdomen Eyeglass Finger. Field Hockey Thumb. Basket Ball Protection, Running Shoes Pucks. Hockey. Ice Push Ball Pushers, Chamois Quoits, Racks, Golf Ball Racquet. Squash Kapiers. Fencing Referees Whistle Rings- Rowing Machines Sacks, for Sack Racing Sandals. Snow Shoe Sandow Dumb Bells Scabbards. Skate Score Books- Basket Ball Shin Guards- Association College Field Hockey Ice Hockey Shirts- Athletic Rubber, Reducing Sho°e"- Acrobatic Basket Ball Bowling Clog Fencing Slioes- Foot Ball. College Foot Ball. Rugby Foot Ball. Soccer Golf Gymnasium Jumping Running Snow Squash Street , Walking (Shot— Athletic Indoor Ska.. „=» Skate Keys Skate Rollers Skate Straps Skate Sundries Skis , Snow Siioes Sprint Lanes Squash Goods Standards- Vaulting Volley Ball For Three-Legged Race. Skate Sticks, Roller Polo Stockings Stop Boards Striking Bags Base Ball. Indoor Gymnasium. Ladiet* Soccer Swimming Water Polo Supporters — Ankle Wrist Suspensories Sweaters Swivels. Striking Bags Swords. Fencing Swords, Duelling Tackling Machine Take-Off Board Tape, Measunng, Steel Tees. Golf Tennis Posts. Indoor T.ghts- Full Full. Wrestling Kn^e'^ Toboggans Toboggan Cushion* Toe Boards Trapeze. Adjustable- Trapeze, Single Trousers- Y. M. C. A. Foot Ball Trunks- Velvet Worstea Wands, Calisthenic Watches. Stop Weights. 56.1b. Whistles Wrestling Equipment Wrist Machines PBOMPT AnENTiON GIVEN TO ANY COMMUNICATIONS ADDRESSED TO US A. G.SPALDING &, BROS. STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 'Pricii in effect July 5, J 9 13. Subject to change without notice. For Canadian prices see special Canadian Catal FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS BOOK Lf Standard Policy A Standard Qy ality 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 Quality. _ 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. ,,,.,. , ^ To enable the glib salesman, when booking his orders, to figure out attractive profits to both the jobber and retailer, these high list piices 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. ,.,,.. r • i i f-lowever, these deceptive high list prices are not tair 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 his responsibilities, and grapples with the situation as best he can, by offering special discounts, which vary with local trade conditions. ,- i , i r 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. r~, . , , . . This demoralization always reacts on the manufacturer. 1 he jobber msists 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 loVy, A. G. Spalding & Bros, determined to rectify this demoralization in the Athle'.Ic Goods Trade, and inaugurated'what has since become known as " f he 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 Qyality 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 Qyality. 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 discrirninations 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 aeal ".for everybody. A. G. SPALDING & BROS. By ^ d/^^^-^^^^^^' paSSIDKNT. ^^ 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 "Qyality," for thirty-seven years, caused their Trade-Mark to become known throughout the world as a Guarantee of Qyality 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 Qyality 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 Qyality and preventing fraudulent substitution will be ineflectaal. Manufacturers of Standard Articles invariably suffer 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 Qyality depends principally upon the eloquence of the salesman. We know from experience that there is no quicksand more unstable than poverty in quzdity — and we avoid this quicksand by Standard Qyality. ^--<^^^^^:^^^ >^?<^!^r LIBRPRY CONGRESS I ATHLETIC I/IL A separate book covers every Athletic Sport and is Official an.d Standard Price 10 cents each GRAND PRIZE ^^^ ^,0, Spalding PAms, ATHLETIC GOODS PARIS, 1900 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 BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND MANCHESTER, ENGLAND UVINBURGH, SCOTLAND ■IlASGOW. SCOTLAND ■^ SYDNEY. AUSTRALIA LOUISVILLE NEW ORLEANS MONTREAL. CANADA TORONTO. CANADA PARIS. FRANCE ^vnedand operated by A.C.Spnldin^ & Bros, an ' rkcd Athletic Coeds a.re made are located in ttit IRK CHICAGO SAN FRANCISCO CHICOPEE. MASS* YN BOSTON PHILADEI^PHIA LONDON, ENG> ^