ffol5R PRICE 23 CENTS Copy 1 ''Red Cover** Series of Athletic Handbooks EXERCISES ON THE FLYING RINGS Bv WILUAM J. CROMIE ono^raDh AME^mcAN Sports Publishing Co, \ imi,..,' II,. 2 1 Wa rren Street, Ne wrYorK .\r ^...n m- THE SPALDING TRADE - MARK QUALITY ANDJ SELLING POLICY! ^Constitute the Solid Foundation of the Spalding Business j America'sNational 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 ever}' public library in this country, as also in the libraries of public schools and private houses. 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PvlZlt' Spalding's International Polo Guide [ ' ' Pric© 25c" Physical Trauiing for the School and Class Room. .* * Price '>5c' lensmg Exercises Pric*. 9'=,t-' Grading of Gymnastic Exercises * ' pj. ..^ ii,' Exercises on the Parallel Bars ' * ' Pr L! 2^^" Speed Swimming ! ! ! ! ! .* ,* pJSee ic." WILLIAM J. CROMIE Instructor in Gymnastics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. SrALDiNG " Red Cover" Series of Athletic Handbooks No. 15R EXERCISES ON THE FLYING RINGS By WILLIAM T. CROMIE Instructor in Gymnastics University of Pennsylvania J* _P) AMERIC published by :an sports publishing COMPANY Warren Street, New York Copyright, 1913, by American Sports Publishing Co. Monograph [NG p_ G^V5-5q ©CI.A;]51858 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. FOREWORD. THE rings are an excellent mode of development, especially for the upper part of the body. In fact, work upon the rings (to the exclusion of other pieces of apparatus) tends to develop the muscles of arms, back and chest abnormally. To counteract this tendency, one should work upon the parallels and horse, and practice ground tumbling. Typical ring exercises develop such physical qualities as strength, equilibrium and grace, but call for little or no agility, and, for this reason, ground tumbling should be given a prominent part in one's gymnastic regimen. The writer would rather see a gymnast upon the horizontal, parallels, horse, trapeze or rings, of medi- ocre ability with a symmetrical physical development than a marvelous "stunt" performer on any or all of these pieces who is all chest and shoulders. If work upon the heavy apparatus produces deformity of the upper part of the body, and fails to develop the lower part, then either the gymnast has been improp- erly trained or the apparatus is at fault. To prove that gymnasts may secure a symmetrical development with proper coaching the writer desires to direct attention to the poses on opposite page, showing illus- trations of the coach and members of the University of Pennsylvania gymnastic team. The writer desires to thank the members of the gymnastic team of the University of Pennsylvania who posed for the illustrations in connection with the rings, and Haeseler, photographer, who took the photographs. WILLIAM J. CROMIE. 1 %" -^ f ^ . m \ j f Position 1. Y^ i Position 2. Figure 1. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure 1. Ordinary hang on rings, ''false grip" (Figure 3, Position 1); keep rings close to body, pull up as in Figure 1, Position 1. It is at this point where a good, strong pull is needed. Lean forward with head and shoulders, turn rings outward, give a sharp pull, then begin to push till Position 2 is reached. In getting a false grip, place the hands on the rings so that the weight of the body will fall upon the little fingers. (See Figure 3, Position 1). This is one of the first exercises that one should be able to do with ease in order to practice advanced work upon the rings. Position 1. Figure 2. Position ^2, SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure 2. From Position 1 pull up and roll forward as in Position 2. A number of these in succession look well, especially if done easily and in good form. This exercise can also be done while swinging. In all ring exercises, keep the chest well thrown out, legs straight, together, and toes pointed. Position 1. Position 2. Figure 3. Position 3. SrALl>lNG'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure 3. Upstart. From Position 1 turn body over as in Position 2, throw chest out sharply, pull with hands, snap legs downward, and upstart to Position 3 (false grip). From Position 1 swing forward and, at end of front swing (Figure 2, Position 1), upstart. Ui)7^ise. From Position 1 swing and, at end of back swing, without bending as in Position 2, uprise or ''pull in'^ to Position 3. The arms should be kept straight in this exercise. Position 1. Position -2. Figure 4. Position 3. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 11 Figure 4. Circle into Rest. From Position 1, Figure 2, turn over to an inverted hang (Position 1, Figure 4), pull up as in Position 2, keeping rings close to body, false grip; turn rings out- ward and circle to Position 3. This can also be performed while swinging. From Position 2 one can get the * 'planche above rings," or lever above rings, by circling slowly; lean forward with the head and shoulders, stiffen legs in the rear, keep hands at hips (Figure 11), and the feat is accomplished. SPALDlNCx'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 13 Figure 5. The Dislocation. The backward dislocation is somewhat similar to circling- over, performed quickly and without releas- ing* grasp of hands. It should be practised first with- out a swing. Some really think the shoulders are being dislocated, but this is because the arms are not bent. In the swing, turn the body over between the hands, keep legs stiff until nearly at end of back swing (Position 1); now shoot the legs over the head, reversing the position of the body (Position 2); turn rings outward and spread arms. This backward dislocation can be performed at end of forward and backward swings. The triple dislocation is performed consecutively, one at the front, center and back of swing. This requires good judgment going through the ropes at the proper time. The forward dislocation (see Figure 2) consists in going through the ropes head first, instead of feet passing over head with arms bent. These move- ments can be alternated. Figure 6. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 15 Figure 6. Backivard Cut Off, The backward cut off, or straddle, should be prac- tised standing before attempting it on the swing. In circling backwards keep head back, which will bring one upon the feet. Practice going through the mo- tion without releasing hands, bringing the thighs down against the forearms sharply. Take one or two steps and, at the end of front swing, turn backward, straddling hands as in figure. Release grasp, throw head backward and dismount. The backward cut off can be performed at end of backward swing, but is more difficult than at end of front swing. Figure 7. SPALDING'S ATULETIC LIBRARY. 17 Figure 7. Forivard Cut Off and Catch, Take a short swing, turn over backward as in Figure 5, Position 1. At end of backward swing bring legs quickly down upon the wrists (see Figure 7) ; cut off and regrasp rings. The legs should be brought down with sufficient force to bring the head between the rings. At this point the cut off is made. This movement can also be performed at the end of the forward swing (see Figure 8), also at the forward and backward ends in a swing (Figures 7 and 8). Practice this exercise while standing before at- tempting it swinging. One may not be able to re- grasp again while stationary but will get the idea of the cut. Figure 8. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 19 Figure 8. Foriu a r d C 1 1 1 a n d Catch . End of Forward Swing. This is the same as the preceding exercise, except- ing that it is done at the end of the forward swing. A very pretty combination is an uprise at the end of a back swing (see under Figure 3), suddenly go through the ropes head first with bent arms, simultaneously open legs and perform the cut and catch. From a swinging rest, this movement can also be performed at the end of front swing, but is very difficult. From the hang, grasp rings, jump to Position 2, Figure 2, open legs and front cut off. This is excel- lent practice for the swinging movement described above. Figure 9. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 21 Figure 9. Back Flyaivay. At End of Front Siving. The backaway, or back flyaway, is dangerous un- less assistance is secured. One may practice this without lungers if he turns over as in figure and then releases his grasp. He is then almost over, and in succeeding trials he can turn over each time nearer the horizontal position till he gets the flyaway. The position of the body, when properly performed and when the grasp is released at the end of the front swing, should be as in Figure 13. The back flyaway makes a very pretty dismount if done in the hollow back position (Figure 13). At End of Back Siving, Take a swing about ten feet in height and, when at the front, hold the legs forward, keeping them stiff from the waist. When returning from the front swing, bring the legs backwards, bending from the waist only; the return swing of the body will put one in the correct position for the back somersault or flyaway. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRAllY. 23 Figure 10. Front Flyaivay. At End of Back Siving. In attempting the front flyaway one should wear the lungers, with an assistant holding the end of each rope to prevent accident. When in the position of Figure 10, release the grasp, double up the body, and endeavor to catch the ankles. This gives the requi- site turn to the body, making a forward somersault in the air and bringing one on his feet. If the ropes holding the rings are of sufficient length, one can eventually work up to the hollow back style of per- forming the front flyaway. At End of Front Siving. The front flyaway can also be performed at the end of the front swing, but requires a great deal of caution while learning it. In all the somersaults in the air, have plenty of mats and assistance while learning to turn. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure 11. Lever above Rings, The lever above rings, which is sometimes called the ''planche above rings," is a development of the circle into rest (Figure 4). To hold the lever easily, the rings should be parallel with the body. From the position of Figure 11, push up to a shoulder balance or hand balance, or lower body to Figure 12. tH Pi SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 27 Figure 12. Back Lever. From an ordinary hang-, turn over backwards, extend legs and straighten body as in figure. The closer the rings, the easier it is to hold this lever. The hands being held close together, assist the arms in getting a good hold upon the shoulder blades. Coinhinations. — YigMve 1 to Figure 17, push up to Figure 19, lower to Figure 18, then Figure 11 to Figure 12, then finish with Figure 16. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY, £9 Figure 13. Front Lever. The front lever, or planche, is the most difficult of any, on account of the position in relation to the muscles that must hold the weight of the body. From the ordinary hang (Figure 3, Position 1) turn over backv^ard to mat, keeping the back arched as in Figure 13. This is excellent practice. When practising the front lever, bend the arms at first in order to prevent fatigue and swinging. The hands should be over center of gravity of the body. The illustration shows the way most gymnasts per- form the feat. The back is arched too much and the head and feet are not quite in a straight line. From an inverted hang (Figure 4, Position 1), slowly lower body to front lever. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY, Figure 14. Side Lever , Arm Rear . From an ordinary hang- turn over to an inverted hang (Figure 4, Position 1) . Bend the right arm, and bring body in hollow back style across the forearm, resting the waist against the wrist. Keep the arms bent, or the weight of the body falling* on the shoul- ders will cause pain. When the body is in a horizontal position, release the grasp of the left hand and extend the arm as in figure. The gymnast who posed for Figure 15 did so for the first time, and consequently did not do justice to the exercise. The body in figure should be horizontal, the left arm and leg in a horizontal line. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure 15. Side Lever. Arm Front. In Figure 15 the body should not be bent at the waist, and the right arm should be bent as in Fig- ure 14. The side lever, arm front, is performed by grasp- ing the rope of the right hand ring with the left hand. Bring the upper part of the body over and past the right hand till the waist is opposite the fore- arm, lean the weight of the body upon it and extend the left arm as in figure. The inclination is to double up, as in figure, but it must be resisted. A little bend can be used to advantage, but too much spoils the look of the exercise. In both Figures 14 and 15 bend the elbow and extend forearm across back or abdomen and see that the hand is at the center of gravity. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 35 Figure 16. One Arm Back Lever. The roll into the one arm back lever is a feat that requires strength and perseverance. Commence by pulling up the body by one arm to a bent arm rest position (see Figure 2, Position 1), and with a sudden movement bring the right shoulder forward, at the same time stiffening out the body horizontally (see Figure 16) and extend the left arm. Another way is to turn over backward, holding with the right hand only, as in Figure 3, Position 2. When the legs are past the right hand, keep waist close to the hand and shoot the legs out suddenly as in Figure 16. The easiest way to get the exercise is to perform Figure 12, then Figure 14, and then Figure 16. Bring the arm well under the shoulder-blades as in Figure 16, Figure 17. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 37 Figure 17. Shoulder Balance. From a hang, pull up to a front rest and shoulder balance. One should practice upon the floor or lower parallels in order to master this movement before attempting it on the rings. In learning it, place the feet against the ropes till accustomed to the inverted position. Figure 18. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure 18. Hand Balance, From the shoulder stand (Figure 17) push up as in figure. The hard part of the push is in leaving the shoulder balance, and requires well-developed triceps. From Figure 18 to Figure 19, the proper way the hand balance should be performed, is comparatively easy. Figure 19. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 41 Figure 19. Hand Balance. The best way to get a hand balance is by repeated trials of pushing up (Figures 17 to 18, then 19), either from the shoulder balance or by circling into rest and pushing up (Figure 4). The hand balance upon the rings is the most difficult of any gymnastic piece of apparatus except the trapeze, and should therefore be the am.bition of every advanced gym- nast to attain. Figure 20. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 43 Figure 20, Sivinging Hand Balance . The swinging hand balance is a feat of the first water, especially if one circles into the balance at the end of the back swing. If one is well up in Figures 17 and 19, he can then swing in the hang, circle into rest (Figure 4). Do not allow the legs to come down, but by a quick movement of the legs shoot further up- wards, high up between the ropes. This, assisted by a good pull with the arms, will bring one into Position 17, and another push to Figure 20. This must be done rapidly and before the end of each swing. Figure 21. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 46 Figure 21. The Cross. "The Cross," sometimes called the **iron arm," is very difficult and requires considerable practice. It takes a great deal of strength and plenty of skill to perform it properly. Bring the arms slightly to the front, putting the weight upon the biceps, or front, rather than the triceps, or back muscles of the upper arm. Figure 22. SrALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 47 Figure 22. Inverted Cross. A good exercise to close this article on the rings is the inverted cross. It is more difficult than the pre- ceding exercise. From Figure 19 sink slowly to the inverted cross (see Figure 22). From Figure 22 return to Figure 19. If one descends much below that in Figure 22 he will be un- able to return to Figure 19. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. In every gymnasium wherein advanced work is done upon the horizontal, high parallels, rings and trapeze, a pair of low parallel bars should be acces- ible, in order that the aspiring gymnast may practice the hand balance, changing from one grasp to another, and the pirouette. There is no danger from falling at this height and it also accustoms one to the in- verted position of the body. Caution.— In all exercises involving risk, seek assistance. '^l. t. z j= < H > ^ J c« o M ^ Z «8 s he c fc ^ o o 1 QJ >-i CO ^ H b "ft ^ nJ S s ■t c3 ^s P. rt H a ^ 'S H ? § fc( -l-> J o cC 'a eS D >. .2 w -2 5 ^, ^ > 2 & § S >^ o a c -I H SUMNER HIGH SCHOOL, ST. LOUIS, MO. A remarkably efficient gymnasium, comprising in comparatively small space a quadruple set of Vaulting Bars, Horses, Rings, etc., and large groups of Climbing Poles, Bar Stalls, etc. In the alcove will be seen a Basket Ball Backstop that is folded to the ceiling when not in use. This Backstop is especially adapted to such construction or for gymnasiums that have a stage at one end. The Vaulting Bars to be seen at the top of the picture are two of a group of four — the two outside bars fold to the walls while the three central uprights and two bars are hoisted to the ceiling by a winch. Climbing Poles seen on the right are drawn out along the overhead track for use. PRICES ON APPUCATION A. G. SPALDING & BROS., Inc CHICOPEE, MASS. Spalding Efficient Gymnasium Apparatus BROADWAY HIGH SCHOOL, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON BOYS' GYMNASIUM modern efficient equipments that we are installing for parts of the country. Outfit comprises : This is typical of the Boards of Education in all 20 Bar Stalls and Benches 4 Duplicate Back and Loin Chest Weights 8 Traveling Rings 10 Climbing Ropes 2 Rope Ladders 2 Climbing Poles 2 Gallery Braced Horizontal and Vaulting Bars 2 Gallery Braced High Hori- zontal Bars 2 Pairs Flying Rings 3 Vaulting Horses 3 Vaulting Bucks 3 Parallel Bars 7 Mats, 5' X 10' X 2" 4 Mats, 3' X 9'x2'' 3 Mats, 5' x 7'x2'' 3 Mats. 5' x 5'x2" 2 Incline Spring Boards 3 Suspended Parallel Bars 1 Striking Bag Disk PRICES ON APPUCATION 1 Pair Jump Standards 1 Vaulting Standard 60 Dumb Bells, 2 lbs. 60 Indian Clubs, 1 '< lbs. 2 Vaulting Poles 5 Dozen Calisthenic Wands 5 Dozen Steel Wands 2 Wands 1 Wand Box for Steel Wands 8 Medicine Balls, 8 lbs. 1 Set Anthropometric Apparatus G. SPALDING & BROS., Inc. CHICOPEE, MASS. WELLESLEY COLLEGE, One of the most complete and efficient of the Swedish type. Outfit comprises: 6 Counterbalanced Booms and six Bar Saddles. 42 Bar Stalls and Benches. 35 ItalianHempClimbingRopes. 12 Rope Ladders. 2 Hemp Incline Ropes and winches. 2 Incline Ladders — counter- balanced. 3 Vertical Window Ladders. 2 Horizontal Window Ladders. WELLESLEY, MASS. of girls' gymnasiums. Apparatus is 3 Vaulting Boxes. 2 Vaulting Horses. 1 Vaulting Buck. 12 Balance Beams. 4 Storming Boards. 6 Pairs Jumping Standards. 9 Mattresses. 6'x 4'x 2" 2 Pairs Basket Ball Goals and Backstops. 2 Storage Cabinets for game implements. PRICES ON APPLICATION A. G. SPALDING & BROS., Inc. CHICOPEE, MASS. 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 m. 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., Inc. CHICOPEE, MASS. SPALDING SAFETY ADJUSTABLE PARALLEL BARS No. 400 Hinged rails provide flexibility. Locking bar raised auto- matically Width adjustment hand wheel operates screw shaft. Always locked in any posi- tion. This simply can't slip. One lever at each end of the base operates two ball bearing swivel rollers under the standards. Convenient operation and positive action. PRICES ON APPUCATION A. G. SPALDING & BROS., Inc CHICOPEE, MASS. "^«^**»^u«.^^ .. VAULTING HORSE No. 300 Patented January 2, 1912. 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 shows crank in position for use. See next page for complete description >fH orse ana Duci 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 screws. The lack of friction in our bevel gears allows fast screws to be used. Speed of adjustment — from lowest to highest in six seconds. This same screw w^hen lowered 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 APPUCATION 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 of construction that eliminates all the heretofore existing faults in this type of 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 said that its action is the nearest approach to actual rowing yet attained. The Spalding Rowing Machine is rust proof, as the chamber and other parts that come in contact w^ith 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. HYDRAULIC ROWING MACHINE- Cross Section View Patented U. S., January- ;6, 1912; Patented Canada, April i3, 1912. In the Spalding Hydraulic Rowing Machine the resistance is produced by water that retains its consistency in any working atmosphere, and the patented feature that eliminates all air and produces a perfect vacuum insures a steadiness of stroke and a quickness of catch that is not obtainable in any other device. The cross section view shows two positions of the piston valve — one closed as during the stroke, thus forcing the water through the resistance valve at the end of the chamber the other view shows how piston valve opens instantaneously on removal of pressure. In the Hydraulic Rowing Machines heretofore made the resistance is obtained by a chemical mixture that changes its consistency under atmospheric conditions and thins out under the heat generated in action, with the result that to get good results the resistance must be changed several times during use. In the Spalding Rowing Machine the resistance is always uniform, until the adjustment of the resistance valve is changed. PRICES ON APPUCATION A. G. SPALDING & BROS., Inc. CHICOPEE. MASS. Spalding Efficient Gymnasium Apparatus SPALDING EFFICIENT BAR ADJUSTMENT Pat. U. S., August 20, 1912. SPEED AND SAFETY Pat. Canada, January 28, 1913. Our patented "quick-set safety" adjusting cap is without question the simplest, safest and most efficient pin device yet produced. Upon the hand-wheel being turned to the right the sliding collar is forced back until it engages the back shoulder of the spring-pin, at which time the spring-pin also travels backward and out of the perforation in t'.ie upright. To clamp the Bar, the hand- wheel i -. turned to the left, which d;aws the collar forward, allowing the spring-pin free play. If the spring-pin is not directly opposite the perforation, but instead bears on the upright, it will spring into the perforation just as soon as it comes opposite. Another slight turn of the hand- wheel to the left clamps the collar firmly against the upright and prevents any rattle. 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 APPUCATION A. G. SPALDING & BROS., Inc. CHICOPEE, MASS. Spalding Efficient Gymnasium Apparatus GALLERY HORIZONTAL AND VAULTING BAR No. 560 Similar in general construction to No. 554 Bar shown on preceding page, but is provided with a counterbalance weight so that the entire apparatus may be quickly and easily cleared from the floor. 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 APPUCATION A. G. SPALDING & BROS., Inc. CHICOPEE, MASS. # Spalding Efficient Gymnasium Apparatus # ^^^^:.^_ 1 i 1 r 1 \ \ 1 j 1 \ ( 1 1 1 I \ » i L 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 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. ^— ^ - -~ '\ ■ ' "' --.- 1 ■ 1 ■^■^^A SX \ I 1 ! ■ i GALLERY BRACED HIGH HORIZONTAL BAR No.580 i9!f9Ti* A very efficient Horizontal Bar for attachment to gallery or to the wall. Of sturdy construction and well braced, quickly and easily hoisted to the tace of gallery as shown in phantom. Steel cable guys with instantaneous turnbuckles. Bar of Steel-Core Hickory or Solid-Steel. PRICES ON APPUCATION A. G. SPALDING & BROS., Inc. CHICOPEE. MASS. Spalding Efficient Gymnasium Apparatus 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 PatentedU.S.. January 2, 1912; Patented Canada, April 1 3. 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 pressing 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 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. Quarter Circles, etc. WEIGHT DETAILS-Central balance. Levers lock at two points. Weights cannot rattle and w^ork loose. Felt bushings and rubber bumpers. Pulleys have adjustable, self-lubricating, vs^ood-bushed bearings. PRICES ON APPUCATION A. G. SPALDING & BROS., Inc. CHICOPEE. MASS. Pat. March 22. 1910. THE FIGHTING DUMMY Pat. October 31. 191I. Here's a "fighter" that always "comes back" — you do not always know just where— that trains the eye, mind and muscle, but he won't stay down unless you sit on him, and he'll give more exer- cise and fun than any other piece of gymnasium apparatus you've ever seen. Consists of an inflated figure, covered with heavy brown canvas, mounted on a hidden steel frame, and fastened (removably) to a heavy bowl-shaped iron base. Many can gather around for fistic encounter, and all will be kept busy. No. 1. Full Size Dummy, for men's use Each, $50.00 No. 2. Medium Size Dummy, for boys or young women. . . " 25.00 No. 3. Small Size Dummy, for children " 15.00 PRICES ON APPLICATION A. G. SPALDING & BROS., Inc. CHICOPEE, MASS. STRIKING BAG DISC No. 1181 MaJe of iron, cast in convex form. Wall braces of steel pipe with malleable fittings. Handsomely finished in black enamel. Nickel-plated removable swivel for attaching bag. Can be supplied with pipe hangers for attaching to low ceiling or under gallery if desired. PRICES ON APPUCATION A. G. SPALDING & BROS., Inc. CHICOPEE, MASS. The World's Standard Playground Apparatus L YOU SEE IT EVERYWHERE WRITE FOR CATALOG X-3 A. G. SPALDING & BROS., Inc. CHICOPEE, MASS, sSbSe THE SPALDING iTRADE-MARK'^rLilfi Uurana-Steel Lockers >;sf% Wooden lockers are objectionable* because they attract vermin, absorb odors, can be easily broken into, and are dangerous ~-« account of fire. Lockers made from wire mesh o? expanded metal afford little secur- ity, as they can be easily entered with wire cut' ters Clothes placed in them become covered" 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 Public of tVi6 6,0 Ourand-StesI Lockers Irstalled In th* Cymnasiums 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 long as the building, are sanitary, secure, and, in addition, are fire-proof. The following Standard Sizes ars those most commonly used: DOUBLE TIER 12 s 12 x3e Inch ISx 19x36 Inch 12x12x42 Inch 19x19x42 Inch SINGLE TIER 12 x 12x60 Inch I9x I9x60 Inch 12 X 12x72 Inch 19 x 19x72 Inch iyS^TQ^re 3.^ «*'w;*3o ^S<»? 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. 1 f you will let us know the num- ber of lockers, size and arrangement, we shall be glad to take up, through eorr9> .^jto!sd«»3«, th« !ffi*tt«r of ^rteWi 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 f rices in effect July 5, 1913. Subject to change without notice. For Canadian prices see special Carfadian Catalogue. ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTE THESTOLDINGl^DTRADEMARK 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 Ankle Supporter Athletic Library Attachments. Chest Weight Bags- Caddy Striking Skate Balls- Base Basket Field Hockey Foot. College Foot, Rugby Foot, Soccer Golf Hand Hurley Indoor Base Lacrosse Medicine Playground Polo. Roller Polo. Water Push Squash Volley Ball Cleaner, Golf Bandages. Elastic Bar Bells Bar Stall* Bars- Horizontal Parallel Bases. Indoor Bats, Indoor Elastic Leathe WrestI nd\^c ' Basket Ball Fighting Dummy Foot Ball Striking Bag Blades. Fencing Blankets, Foot Ball Caddy Badges Caps- Lacrosse Outing Skull University Water Polo Chest Weights Circle, Seven-Foot Clock Goll Collarette. Knitted Corks, Running Cross Bars, Vaulting Discus. Olympic Marking, Golf Rubber. Golf Shoe Disks. Stnking Bag J)umb Bells Felt Letters Fencing Stick Fighting Durr Finger Pr( Flass- College Marking. Golf roils, rencing FootBaPs- Association College Rugby Foot Ball Clothing Foot Ball Goal Nets Foot Ball Timer Cloves- Boating Fencing Golf - . Hand Ball Hockey. Field Hockey, Ice Goals- Basket Ball Foot Ball Hockey, Field Hockey, Ice Lacrosse Golf Clubs Golf Sundries Golfette AShiktic Golf Gymnasium. Home Gymnasium Board. Hon., G>mnasium. Home Outfits Hammers. Athletic Hangers for Dumb Bells Hangers for Indian Clubs Hats, Un.veiMty Head Harness Health Pull Hob Nails Hockey Pucks Hockey Sticks. Ice Hockey Slicks. Field Holder. Basket Ball. Canva^ Hole Cutter. Golf ^ Hole Rim. Golf Horse. Vaulting Hurdles. Safety Hurley Sticks Foot Ball Striking Bag Jackets- Foorsfll Jerseys Lace. Foot Ball Lacrosse Goods Ladies- Fencing Goods Field Hockey Goods Gymnasium Shoes SkaTe"jce'" Skates. Roller Skating Shoes Snow Shoes Lanes for Sprints Leg Guards- Foot Ball Ice Hockey Leotards Letters- Embroidered . Felt Liniment, "Mike Murphy" Masks- Fencing Nose Masseur, AfiJomii'.ar Mattresses. Gymnasium Mattresses. Wrestling Megaphones Mitts- Handball Striking Bag Monograms Mouthpiece. Foot Ball Mufflers. Angora Needle. Lacing Nets- Basket Ball Golf Driving Volley Ball Numbers, Competitors* Wrestling Paint. Golt Pants- Basket Ball Boys' Knee Foot Ball. College Foot Ball, Rugby Hockey. Ice Running Pennants. College Pistol. Starter's Plastrons, Fencing Plate.- Teeing, Golf_ Pfatform,. Striking 1 Ski" Vaulting Polo. Roller. Goods Protectors- Abdomen Eyeglass Finger, Field Hockey Indoor Base Ball Knee Thumb. Basket Ball Protection. Running Shoes Pucks, Hockey. Ice Push Ball Pushers. Chamois Racks. Golf Ball Racquet, Squash Rapiers.- Fencing Referee's Whisde Rings- iing Sacks, for Sack Racini Sandals. Snow Shoe Sandow Dumb Bells Scabbards. Skate Score Books- Basket Ball Shin Guards- v-ollege Field Hockey Ice Hockey ihirts — Athletic Rubber, Reducing Soccer Foot Ball. College Foot Ball. Rugby Foot Ball. Soccer Golf Gymnasium Jumping Running Squash Stieet , Walking iShot- Athletic Indoor , Massage /Skates- Roljer* Ska Skate Keys Skate Rollers Skate Straps Skate Sundries Skis Snow Shoes Sprint Lanes Squash Goods Standards — Vaulting Volley Ball Straps— For Three-Legged Race. Skate Sticks, Roller Polo Stockings Stop Boards Striking Bags Suits- Base Ball. Indoor Gymnasium, Ladie** Soccer Swimming Water PoTo Ankll^"" Wrist Suspensories Sweaters Swivels. Striking Bag. Swords. Fencinl Swords, Duelling Tackling Machine Take-Off Board Tape, Measunng, Steel Tennis Posts, Indoor Tights- Full Full. WresUing H-key Toboggans Toboggan Cushions Toe Boards Trapeze. Adjustable Trapeze. Single Y."nL C. A. Foot Ball Trunks- Velvet Worsted Watches. Stop Weights. 56-lb. Whistles Wrestling Equipment Wrist Machine. PBOMPT AnENTION GIVEN TO I ANY COMMUNICATIONS ADDRESSED TO ll.t A. G.SPALDING & BROS. STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS BOOK 'Prices in efect July 5, 1913. Subject to change without notice. For Canadian j special Canadian Catalogue. SEP 24 1918 Standard Policy 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, • , . i . i c To enable the glib salesman, when booking his orders, to figure out attractive profits to both the jobber and retailer, these high list :;iices 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 However, 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 tut 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. r i i i 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 manufacturer. 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 . , or^ The foregoing conditions became so intolerable that 14 years ago, m 1899, A. G. Spalding & Bros, determined to rectify this demoralization in the Athletic Goods Trade, and inaugurated what has since become knovra 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 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.— '\\\& 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 Qyeility. 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 ^^A-^^2^^^^^^^- PRXSiourr. ^^ standard Quality An article tkat ia universally given tke appellation "Standard" is tterety conceded to be the criterion, to wliicil are compared all otker tkin^s of a similar nature. For instance, tKe Gold Dollar of tte United States ia tte Standard unit of currency, because it must legally contain a specific propordon of pure gold, and the fact of its being Genuine is guaranteed by the Government Scamp thereon- As a protection to the users of this currency against cotintsrf eiting and other tricks, considerable money is expended in mai^tairing a Secret Service Bureau of Eliperts. Under the la-w, 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 Detectivea" or "Public Opinion" to assist them. GDnseqnently the "Gansximer's ProtectJon" against mis-epreaentation and "inferior quality" rests entirely upon the integrity and responsibility of the " \Ianuiacturer." A. G. Spalding & Bros, have, by their rigorous attention to "Qijality,~ for thirty-seven years, caused their Trade-Mark to become kno>m throughout the world as a Guarantee of Quality as dependable in their field as the U. S. Currency is in its field, ^ The necessity cf upholding the Guarantee of the Spalding Trade-Mark and maintaining the Standard Quality of their Athletic Goods, ia, therefore, as obvi- ous as is the necessity of the Government in maintaining a Standard Currency. Thus each consiuner is not only insuring himself but also protecting other consumers when he assists a IleliaLle Manufacturer in upholding his Trade- Mark and all that it stands for. Therefore, w^e urge all users of our Athletic Goods to assist us in maintaining the Spalding Standard of Elxcellence, 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 suffer the reputation of being high-priced, and this sentiinent 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, w^hose idea of and basis of a claim tor Standard Qyali^ depends principally upon the eloquence of the salesman. We know from experience that there is no qiiicksand more unstable than poverty m quality — and we avoid this quicksand by Standard Quality. ^^^"^^^^^^^ >K?<^U^ LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 005 823 178 2 ATHI/BTIC DIw. A separate book covers every Athletic Sport and is Official ai\d Standard Price 10 cents each GRAND PRIZE GRAND PRIX ST,L0UIS,1904 PARIS. 1900 ,„,,,.. SPALDING.. ». ATHLETIC GOODS :^w.M.mtw-^imim»] A.G. Spalding ® Bros, MAINTAirT WHOLESALE and RETAIL STORES in the FOLLOWING NEW YORK CHICAGO '■ ^'^'^^^^t r^,^^ BOSTON MILWAUKEE KANSAS CITY PHILADELPHIA DETROIT SAN FRANCISCO^ ^ NEWARK CINCINNATI LOS ANGEL 'BUFFALO CLEVELAND SEATTLE ^ SYRACUSE COLUMBUS MINNEAPOLIS ROCHESTER INDIANAPOLIS ST- PAUL WASHINGTON ^T^.,V J.rrr T ,7 LONDON, ENGLAND , BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND MANCHESTER, ENGLAND EDINBURGH. SCOTLAND GLASGOW, SCOTLAND SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA LOUISVILLE NEW ORLEANS MONTREAL, CANADA TORONTO, CANADA PARIS, FRANCE °;-5^x2!^^^:^^?^^^^^^^^--^- - l^W YORK ' CHICAGO SAN FKANCISCO CHICOPEE. 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