Group XIV. No. 102 Price 10 centi ^m Qiii^rg ATHI/STIC TlBRAR^aH iil ^j M Henry Walter Worth FORMERLY PHYSICAL DIRECTOR OF ARMOUR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CHICAGO American Sports Publishing Co. "^^ „.' „„„-'/».ii|,,, 21 Warren Street, New YorK /j;i""<«i,„'",„iii/ii.'Li' A.G.Spalding & Bros. MAINTAIN THEIR OWN HOUSES ' _ FOR DISTRIBUTING THE Spalding ^^ COMPLETE LINE OF Athletic Goods IN THE FOLLOWING CITIES ' NEW YORK "'Yi't-iza Nassau St. '^"iV-SS West 42d St, NEWARK, N. J. 845 Broad Street BOSTON, MASS. 141 Federal Street BUFFALO, N. Y. 611 Main Street SYRACUSE, N. Y. University Block PITTSBURG, PA. 439 Wood Street PHILADELPHIA, FA. I2I0 Chestnut Street BALTIMORE, MD. 208 East Baltimore St. WASHINGTON, D. C. 709 I4thSt., N.W. LONDON, ENG. 78, Cheapslde Wal End Brucb 29,Hayinarket,S.W. CHICAGO 147-149 Wabash Ave. ST. 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Spalding Anticipating the present ten- dency of the American people toward a healthful method of living and enjoyment, Spalding's Athletic Library was established in 1892 for the purpose of encouraging ath- letics in every form, not only by publishing the official rules and records pertaining to the various pastimes, but also by instructing, until to-day Spalding's Athletic Library is unique in its ovi^n par- ticular field and has been conceded the greatest educational series on athletic and physical training sub- jects that has ever been compiled. The publication of a distinct series of books devoted to athletic sports and pastimes and designed to occupy the premier place in America in its class w^as an early idea of Mr. A, G. Spalding, who was one of the first in America to publish a handbook devoted to athletic sports, Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide being the initial tervals with other handbooks on the number, which was followed at sports prominent in the '70s. Spalding's Athletic Library has had the advice and counsel of Mr. A. G. Spalding in all of its undertakings, and particularly in all books devoted to the national game. This applies especially to Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide and Spalding's Official Base Ball Record, both of which receive the personal attention of Mr. A. G. Spalding, owing to his early connection with the game as the leading pitcher of the champion Boston and Chicago teams of 1872-76. His interest does not stop, however, with matters pertaining to base ball; there is not a sport that Mr. Spalding does not make it his business to become familiar with, and that the Library will always maintain its premier place, with Mr. Spalding's able counsel at hand, goes without saying. The entire series since the issue of the first number has been under the direct personal supervision of Mr. James E. Sullivan, President of the American Sports Publishing Company, and the total series of consecutive numbers reach an aggregate of considerably over three hundred, included in which are many "annuals," that really constitute the history of their particular sport in America year by year, back copies of which are even now eagerly sought for, constituting as they do the really first authentic records of events and official rules that have ever been consecutively comi)iled. When Spalding's Athletic Library was founded, seventeen years ago, track and field athletics were practically unknown outside the larger colleges and a few athletic clubs in the leading cities, which gave occa- Bional meets, when an entry list of 250 competitors was a subject of com- ment; golf was known only by a comparatively few persons; lavm tennis had some vogue and base ball was practically the only established field EDITORS OF SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY sport, and that in a professional way; basket ball had just been invented; athletics for the schoolboy — and schoolgirl— were almost unknown, and an advocate of class contests in athletics in the schools could not get a hearing. To-day we find the greatest body of athletes in the world is the Public Schools Athletic League of Greater New York, which has had an entry list at its annual games of over two thousand, and in whose "elementary series" in base ball last year 106 schools competed for the trophy emblematic of the championship. While Spalding's Athletic Library cannot claim that the rapid growth of athletics in this country is due to it solely, the fact cannot be denied that the books have had a great deal to do with its encouragement, by printing the official rules and instructions for playing the various games at a nominal price, within the reach of everyone, with the sole object that its series might be complete and the one place where a person could look with absolute certainty for the particular book in which he might be interested. In selecting the editors and writers for the various books, the lead- ing authority in his particular line has been obtained, with the result that no collection of books on athletic subjects can compare with Spalding's Athletic Library for the prominence of the various authors and their ability to present their subjects in a thorough and practical manner. A short sketch of a few of those who have edited some of the lead- ing numbers of Spalding's Athletic Library is given herewith : JAMES E. SULLIVAN President American Sports Publishing Com- pany; entered the publishing house of Frank Leslie in 1878, and has been connected continu- ously with the publishing business since then and also as athletic editor of various New York papers; was a competing athlete; one of the organizers of the Amateur Athletic Union of the United States; has been actively on its board of governors since its organization until the present time, and President for two suc- cessive terms; has attended every champion- ship meeting in America since 1879 and has officiated in some capacity in connection with American amateur championships track and field games for nearly twenty-five years; assistant American director Olympic Games, Paris, 1900; director Pan-American Exposition athletic department, 1901; chief department physical culture Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St. Louis, 1904; secretary American Committee Olympic Games, at Athens, 1906; honorary director of Athletics at Jamestown Exposition, 1907; secre- tary American Committee Olympic Games, at London, 1908; member of the Pastime A. C, New York: honorary member Missouri A. C, St. Louis; honorary member Olympic A. C, San Francisco; ex-president Pastime A. C, New Jersey A. C, Knickerbocker A. C; president Metropolitan Association of the A. A. U. for fifteen years; president Outdoor Recrea- tion League; with Dr. Luther H. Gulick organized the Public Schools Athletic League of New York, and is now chairman of its games commit- tee and member executive committee; was a pioneer in playground work and one of the organizers of the Outdoor Recreation League of New York ; appointed by President Roosevelt as special commissioner to the Olympic Games at Athens, 1906, and decorated by King George I. of the Hellenes (Greece) for his services in connection with the Olympic Games; ap- pointed special commissioner by President Roosevelt to the Olympic Games at London, 1908; appointed by Mayor McClellan, 1908, as member of the Board of Education of Greater New York. EDITORS OF SPALDING'S ATHLET IC LIBRARY WALTER CAMP For quarter of a century Mr. Walter Camp of Yale has occupied a leading- position in col- lege athletics. It is immaterial what organiza- tion is suggested for college athletics, or for t!ie betterment of conditions, insofar as college at.iletics IS concerned. Mr. Camp has always played an important part in its conferences and the great interest in and high plane of ?°i?^^^P°^* to-day. are undoubtedly due more to Mr. Camp than to any other individual. Mr o<^i,i«<-; ^TT ., <^amp has probably written more on collec-e ^,*nif 'f A*^""" ^"^ °*^^'' ^"^^^. ^^d t^« leading papers and magl- zinesof America are always anxious to secure his expert opinion on W un w?fh V t"d field athletics, base ball and rowing. Mr. Camp has io^ wFum'^u X-^^^ athletics and is a part of Yale's remarkable athletic s^tem While he has been designated as the "Father of Foot Ball '^ it ifa wSi known fact that during his college career Mr. Camp was regarded as^ne of the best players that ever represented Yale on the base ball field so ]£hirrP^?X°M^e^*^^Pr^%^e/^°* '^^" expert we mult also remem? ber his remarkable knowledge of the game of base ball, of which he is a great admhrer. Mr. Camp has edited Spalding's Official Foot Ball GuiH« since It was first published, and also the Spalding Athletic LiSarvbc^^ H?A° T.*° ^'^^rW ?^"- .'There is certainly no man in Xmerican collSe cimp *l"aJ>fied to write for Spalding's Athletic Library than Mr DR. LUTHER HALSEY GULICK The leading exponent of physical training in America; one who has worked hard to im- press the value of physical training in the schools; when physical training was combined ;^;2^ education at the St. Louis Exposition in 1904 Dr. Guhck played an important part in that congress; he received several awards for his good work and had many honors conferred upon him; he is the author of a great many ^ books on the subject; it was Dr. Gulick who was Its flret Secretary; Dr. Gulick was also for several yearsVrecto? of Ki»^^^^^ JOHN B. FOSTEF? rvTw% ^ ^H }^^^ H^"^ Chadwick > ^^^^l ?*, ^ase ^all") as editor of Spald- '"i^fu^^?'^' ^?^e Ball Guide; sporting editor of the New York Evening Telegram; has been in the newspaper business for many years and is recognized throughout America as a leading writer on the national game- a staunch supporter of organized base ball his pen has always been used for the better- ment of the same. EDITORS OF SPALDING' S ATHLETIC LIBRARY TIM MURNANE Base Ball editor of the Boston Globe and President of the New England League of Base Ball Clubs; one of the best known base ball men of the country; known from coast to coast; is a keen follower of the game and prominent in all its councils; nearly half a century ago was one of America's foremost players: knows the game thoroughly and writes from the point of view both of player and an official. I HARRY PHILIP BURCHELL Sporting editor of the New York Times; graduate of the University of Pennsylvania; editor of Spalding's Official Lawn Tennis Annual; is an authority on the game; follows the movements of the players minutely and understands not only tennis but all other sub- jects that can be classed as athletics; no one is better qualified to edit this book than Mr. Burchell. GEORGE T. HEPBRON Former Young Men's Christian Association director; for many years an official of the Athletic League of Young Men's Christian Associations of North America ; was con- nected with Dr. Luther H. Gulick in Young Men's Christian Association work for over twelve years; became identified with basket ball when it was in its infancy and has fol- lowed it since, being recognized as the lead- ing exponent of the official rules; succeeded Dr. Gulick as editor of the Official Basket Ball Guide and also editor of the Spalding Athletic Library book on How to Play Basket Ball. ^M JAMES S. MITCHEL Former champion weight thrower; holder of numerous records, and is the winner of more championships than any other individual in the history of sport ; Mr. Mitchel is a close student of athletics and well qualified to write upon any topic connected with athletic sport ; has been for years on the staff of the New York Sun. EDITORS OF SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY MiCHAFL C MURPHY The world s most famous athletic trainer; the champion athletes that he has developed for track and field sports, foot ball and base ball fields, would run into thousands: he became famous when at Yale University and has been particularly successful in developing what mig-ht be termed championship teams: his rare good ludgrment has placed him in an enviable position in the athletic world; now with the University of Pennsylvania ; dur- ing his career has trained only at two col- leges and one athletic club, Yale and the University of Pennsylvania and Detroit Athletic Club; his most recent triumph was that of training the famous American team of athletes that swept the field at the Olympic Games of 1908 at London. DR. C. WARD CRAMPTON Succeeded Dr. Gulick as director of physical training in the schools of Greater New York: as secretary of the Public Schools Athletic League is at the head of the most remarkable organization of its kind in the world; is a practical athlete and gymnast himself, and has been for years connected with the physi- cal training system in the schools of Greater New York, having had charge of the High School of Commerce. DR. GEORGE J. FISHER Has been connected with Y. M. C. A. work for many years as physical director at Cincin- nati and Brooklyn, where he made such a high reputation as organizer that he was chosen to succeed Dr. Luther H. Gulick as Secretary of the Athletic League of Y. M. C. A.'s of North America, when the latter resigned to take charge of the physical training in the Public Schools of Greater New York. DR. GEORGE ORTON On athletics, college athletics, particularly track and field, foot ball, soccer foot ball, and training of the youth, it would be hard to find one better qualified than Dr. Orton; has had the necessary athletic experience and the ability to impart that experience intelligently to the youth of the land; for years was the American, British and Canadian champion runner. EDITORS OF SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY FREDERICK R. TOOMBS A well known authority on skating, rowing, boxing, racquets, and other athletic sports; was sporting editor of American Press Asso- ciation, New York; dramatic editor; is a law- yer and has served several terms as a member of Assembly of the Legislature of the State of New York; has written several novels and historical works. R. L. WELCH A resident of Chicago; the popularity of indoor base ball is chiefly due to his efforts; a player himself of no mean ability; a first- class organizer; he has followed the game of indoor base ball from its inception. DR. HENRY S. ANDERSON Has been connected with Yale University for years and is a recognized authority on gymnastics; is admitted to be one of the lead- ing authorities in America on gymnastic sub- jects; is the author of many books on physical training. CHARLES M. DANIELS Just the man to write an authoritative book on swimming; the fastest swimmer the world has ever known; member New York Athletic Club swimming team and an Olym- pic champion at Athens in 1906 and London, 1908. In his book on Swimming, Champion Daniels describes just th6 methods one must use to become an expert swimmer. GUSTAVE BOJUS Mr. Bojus is most thoroughly qualified to write intelligently on all subjects pertaining to gymnastics and athletics; in his day one of America's most famous amateur athletes; has competed successfully in gymnastics and many other sports for the New York Turn Verein; for twenty years he has been prom- inent in teaching gymnastics and athletics; was responsible for the famous gymnastic championship teams of Cohimbia University; now with the Jersey City high schools. EDITORS OF SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY CHARLES JACOBUS Admitted to be the "Father of Roque;" one of America's most expert players, win- ning- the Olympic Championship at St. Louis in 1904; an ardent supporter of the game and follows it minutely, and much of the success of roque is due to his untiring efforts; certainly there is no one better qualified to write on this subject than Mr. Jacobus. DR. E. B. WAR MAN Well known as a physical training expert; was probably one of the first to enter the f eld and is the author of many books on the sub- ject; lectures extensively each year all over the country. W. J. CROMIE Now with the University of Pennsylvania; was formerly a Y. M. C. A. physical director; a keen student of all gymnastic matters: the author of many books on subjects pertaining to physical training. G. M. MARTIN By profession a physical director of the Young Men's Christian Association; a close student of all things gymnastic, and games for the classes in the gymnasium or clubs. PROF. SENAC A leader in the fencing world ; has main- tained a fencing school in New York for years and developed a great many cham- pions ; understands the science of fencing thoroughly and the benefits to be derived therefrom. SPALDING ATHLETIC LIBRARY a No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. Giving the Titles of all Spalding Athletic Library Books now r J in print, grouped for ready reference ^ SPALDING OFFICIAL ANNUALS D 1 lA 2 2A 3 4 5 6 7 7A 8 9 (O 12 I2A Spalding's Spalding's Spalding's Spalding's Spalding's Spalding's Spalding's Spalding's Spalding's Spalding's Spalding's Spalding's Spalding's Spalding's Spalding's Official Official Official Official Official Official Official Official Official Official Official Official Official Official Official No. 202 No. 223 No. 232 No. 230 No. 229 No. 225 No. 226 No. 227 No. 228 No. 224 No. 231. Group I. Base Bail No.l Spalding' sOfficial BaseBall Guide No. lA Official Base Ball Record. How to Play Base Ball. How to Bat. How to Run Bases. How to Pitch. How to Catch. How to Play First Bast. How to Play Second Base. How to Play Third Base, How to Play Shortstop. How to Play the Outfield. How to Organize a Base Ball League. [Club. How to Organize a Base Ball How tc Manage a Base Ball Club. How toTrain a BaseBallTeam How to Captain a Base Ball How to Umpire a Game. [ Team Technical Base Ball Terms. Ready Reckoner of Base Ball Percentages. BASE BALL AUXILIARIES No. 336 Minor League Base Ball Guide Official Book National League of Prof. Base Ball Clubs. Official Handbook National Playground Ball Assn Croup II. Foot Ball No.2 Spalding' sOfficial Foot Ball Guide No. 334 Code of the Foot Ball Rules. How to Play Foot Ball. Spalding's Official Soccer Foot Ball Guide. How to Play Soccer. English Rugby. Base Ball Guide Base Ball Record Foot Ball Guide Soccer Foot Ball Guide Cricket Guide Lawn Tennis Annual Golf Guide Ice Hockey Guide Basket Ball Guide Women's Basket Ball Guide Lacrosse Guide Indoor Base Ball Guide Roller Polo Guide Athletic Almanac Athletic Rules FOOT BALL AUXILIARY No. 332 Spalding's Official Canadian Group III. ^°^^ ^^" ^"^^^ cricKet No. 3 Spalding's Official Cricket Guide. No. 277 Cricket and How to Play It. No. 219 No. 338 No. 340 No. 324 No. 2a No. 286 No. 335 Group IV. Lawn Tennis No. 4 Spalding's Official Lawn Ten- nis Annual. No. 157 How to Play Lawn Tennis. No. 279 Strokes and Science of Lawn Group V. ^^""^^ Golf No. 5 Spalding's Official Golf Guide No. 276 How to Play Golf. Group VI. Hockey No. 6 Spalding's Official Ice Hockey Guide. No. 304 How to Play Ice Hockey. No. 154 Field Hockey. (Lawn Hockey. No. 188 < Parlor Hockey. (Garden Hockey. No. 180 Ring Hockey. HOCKEY AUXILIARY No. 256 Official Handbook Ontario Hockey Association. Group VII. Basket Ball No. 7 Spalding's Official Basket Ball Guide. No. 7a Spalding's Official V^omen's Basket Ball Guide. No. 193 How to Play Basket Ball. BASKET BALL AUXILIARY No. 323 Official Collegiate Basket Ball Handbook. ANY OF THE ABOVE BOOKS MAILED POSTPAID UPON RECEIPT OF 10 CENTS SPALDING ATHLETIC LIBRARY Group No. 8 No. 201 Group No. 9 Group No, 10 No. 129 No. 199 Group No. 248 No. 138 No. 271 No. 194 No. 13 No. 167 No. 170 No. 14 No. 207 No. 188 No. 189 No. 341 Group No. 12 No. 12a No. 27 No. 182 No. 156 No. 87 No. 273 No. 252 No. 255 No. 174 No. 259 No. 55 No. 246 No. 317 No. 331 Lacrosse Official Lacrosse VIII. Spalding's Guide. How to Play Lacrosse. IX. Indoor Base Ball Spalding's Official Indoor Base Ball Guide. X. Polo Spalding's Official Roller Polo Guide. Water Polo. Equestrian Polo. XI. Miscellaneous Games Archery. Croquet. Roque. f Racquets. < Squash- Racquets. (Court Tennis. Hand Ball. Quoits. Push Ball. Curling. Lawn Bowls. Lawn Games. Children's Games. How to Bowl. Group XIII. XII. Alhletics Spalding's Official Athletic Almanac. Spalding's Official Athletic Rules- College Athletics. All Around Athletics. Athletes' Guide. Athletic Primer. Olympic GamesatAthens,i906 How to Sprint. How to Run 100 Yards. Distance and Cross Country Running.- [Thrower. How to Become a Weight Official Sporting Rules, [boys. Athletic Training for School- Marathon Running. Schoolyard Athletics. ATHLETIC AUXILIARIES No. 339 Intercollegiate Official Hand- book. Y. M. C. A. Official Handbook. Public Schools Athletic League Official Handbook. No. 314 Public Schools Athletic League Official Handbook — Girls' Branch. Official Handbook New York Interscholastic Athletic Association. No. 302 No. 313 No. 308 Alhiellc Accompiishmenls No. 177 How to Swim. No. 296 Speed Swimming. No. 128 How to Row. No. 209 How to Become a Skater. No. 178 How to Train for Bicycling. No. 23 Canoeing. No. 282 Roller Skating Guide. Manly Sports ( By Breck.) Boxing. Fencing. (BySenac.) Wrestling. How to Wrestle. Ground Tumbling. Jiu Jitsu. How to Swing Indian Clubs. Dumb Bell Exercises. Indian Clubs and Dumb Bells. Medicine Ball Exercises. Pulley Weight Exercises. How to Punch the Bag. Tumbling for Amateurs. Professional Wrestling. Group XV. Gymnastics No. 104 Grading of Gymnastic Exer- cises. [Dumb Bell Drills. Graded Calisthenics and Barnjum Bar Bell Drill. Indoor and Outdoor Gym- nastic Games. How to Become a Gymnast. Fancy Dumb Bell and March- ing Drills. [Apparatus. Pyramid Building Without Exercises on the Parallel Bars. Pyramid Building with Wands, Chairs and Ladders GYMNASTIC AUXILIARY No. 333 Official Handbook I. C. A. A. Gymnasts of America. Group XVI. Physical cuiturf No. 161 Ten Minutes' Exercise for Busy Men. [giene. Physical Education and Hy- Scientific Physical Training and Care of the Body. Physical Training Simplified. Hints on Health. 285 Health Answers. Muscle Building. [ning. School Tactics and Maze Run- Tensing Exercises, [nasties. Health by Muscular Gym- Indigestion Treated by Gym- Get Well; Keep Well, [nasties. Twenty-Minute Exercises. Physical Training for the School and Class Room. Group XIV. No. 18 Fencing. No. 162 ~ No. 165 No. 140 No. 236 No. 102 No. 233 No. 166 No. 200 No. 143 No. 262 No. 29 No. 191 No. 289 No. 326 No. 214 No. 254 No. 158 No. 124 No. 287 No. 327 No. 328 No. 329 No. 208 No. 149 No. 142 No. 185 No. 213 No. 238 No. 234 No. 261 No. 285 No. 288 No. 290 No. 325 No. 330 ANY OF THE ABOVE BOOKS MAILED POSTPAID UPON RECEIPT OF 10 CENTS SPALDING ATHLETIC LIBRARY Group I Base Ball No. 1— Spaldingr's Official Base Ball Guide. The leading Base Ball annual of the country, and the official authority of the game. Contains the official playing rules, with an explanatory index of the rules compiled by Mr. A. G. Spalding; pictures of all the teams in the National, American and minor leagues ; re- views of the season; college Base Ball, and a great deal of interesting in- formation. Price 10 cents. No. lA — Spaldingr's Official Base Ball Record. Something new in Base Ball. Con- tains records of all kinds from the be- ginning of the National League and official averages of all professional or- ganizations for past season. Illustrated with pictures of leading teams and players. Price 10 cents. No. 202- Ball. ■HoTv to Play Base Edited by Tim Murnane. New and revised edition. Illustrated with pic- tures showing how all the various curves and drops are thrown and por- traits of leading players. Price 10 cents. No. 223— How to Bat. There is no better way of becoming a proficient batter than by reading this book and practising the directions. Numerous illustrations. Price 10 cents. No. 232— How to Run the Bases. This book gives clear and concise directions for excelling as a base run- ner; tells when to run and when not to do so; how and when to slide; team work on the bases; in fact, every point of the game is thoroughly explained. Illustrated. Price 10 cents. No. 230— How to Pitcli. A new, up-to-date book. Its contents are the practical teaching of men who have reached the top as pitchers, and who know how to impart a knowledge of their art. All the big leagues' pitchers are shown. Price 10 cents. \o. 229— How to Catch. Every boy who has hopes of being a clever catcher should read how well- known players cover their position. Pictures of all the noted catchers in the big leagues. Price 10 cents. Xo. 225— How to Play First Base. Illustrated with pictures of all the prominent first basemen. Price lOcents. No. 226— How to Play Second Base. The ideas of the best second basemen have been incorporated in this book for the especial benefit of boys who want to know the fine points of play at this point of the diamond. Price 10 cents. No. 227— How to Play Third Base. Third base is, in some respects, the most important of the infield. All the points explained. Price 10 cents. No. 22S— How to Play Short- stop. Shortstop is one of the hardest posi- tions on the infield to fill, and quick thought and quick action are necessary for a player who expects to make good as a shortstop. Illus. Price 10 cents. to Play the for the out- No. 224— How Outileld. An invaluable guide fielder. Price 10 cents. No. 231— How to Coach; How to Captain a Team; Ho-w to Manage a Team; Ho^v to Umpire: Ho^v to Or- granize a Leasne; Tech- nical Terms of Base Ball. A useful guide. Price 10 cents. NOo 219 — Ready Reckoner of Base Ball Percentagres. To supply a demand for a book which would show the percentage of clubs without recourse to the arduous work of figuring, the publishers had these tables compiled by an expert. Price 10 cents. BASE BALL. AUXILIARIES. No. 336- Ball -Minor League Guide. Base The minors* own guide. Edited by President T. H. Murnane, of the New England League. Price 10 cents. SPALDING ATHLETIC LIBRARY No. ass— Official Handbook of the National Leagrue of Professional Base Ball Clnbs. Contains the Constitution, By-Laws, Official Rules. Averages, and schedule of the National League for the current year, together with list of club officers and reports of the annual meetings of the League. Price 10 cents. fio. 340— Official Handbook National Playgrronnd Ball Association. This game is specially adapted for playgrounds, parks, etc., is spreading rapidly. The book contains a descrip- tion of the game, rules and list of officers. Price 10 cents. Group IL Foot Ball No. 2— Spaldingr's Foot Ball Guide. Official Edited by Walter Camp. Contains the new rules, with diagram of field; All- America teams as selected by the leading authorities; reviews of the game from various sections of the country; scores; pictures. Price 10 cents. No. 334— Code of the Foot Ball Rules. ' This book is meant for the use of officials, to help them to refresh their memories before a game and to afford them a quick means of ascertaining a point during a game. It also gives a ready means of finding a rule in the Official Rule Book, and is of great help to a player in studying the Rules. Compiled by C. W. Short, Harvard, 1908. Price 10 cents ^ No. 324— How to Play Foot Ball. Edited by Walter Camp, of Yale. Everything that a beginner wants to know and many points that an expert will be glad to learn. Snapshots of leading teams and players in action, with comments by Walter Camp. Price 10 cents. i No. 2A— Spalding^'s Official Association Soccer Foot Ball Guide. A complete and up- to-] date guide to the ''Soccer' game in the United States, containing instructions for I playing the game, official! rules, and interesting! news from all parts of the [ country. Illustrated. Price | 10 cents. No. 286— How to Play Soc- cer. How each position should be played, written by the best player in England in his respective position, and illus- trated with full-page photographs of players in action. Price 10 cents. FOOT BALL AUXILIARIES. No. 333— Spalding's Official Canadian Foot Ball Guide. The official book of the game in Can- ada. Price 10 cents. No. 335— Spaldingr's Official Rugby Foot Ball Guide. Contains the official rules under which the game is played in England and by the California schools and col- leges. Also instructions for playing the various positions on a team. Illus- trated with action pictures of leading teams and players. Price 10 cents. Group III. Cricket No. 3— Spaldingr's Official Cricket Guide. The most complete year book of the game that has ever been published in America. Reports of special matches, official rules and pictures of all the leading teams. Price 10 cents. No. 377— Cricket; and Hott to Play it. By Prince Ranjitsinhji. The game described concisely and illustrated with full-page pictures posed especially for this book. Price 10 cents. SPALDING ATHLETIC LIBRARY Group IV. Lawn Tennis No. 4— Spalding's Official Lawn Tennis Annual. Contents include reports of all important tourna- ments; official ranking from 1885 to date; laws of lawn tennis; instructions for handicapping; deci- sions on doubtful points; management of tourna- ments; directory of clubs; laying out and keeping a court. Illus- trated. Price 10 cents. No. 157 — HoTv to Play L.aTTn Tennis. A complete description of lawn ten- nis; a lesson for beginners and direc- tions telling how to make the most im- portant strokes. Illustrated. Price 10 cents. No. 279— Strokes and Science of LaTFn Tennis. By P. A. Vaile, a leading authority on the game in Great Britain. Every stroke in the game is accurately illus- trated and analyzed by the author. Price 10 cents. Group V. No. 5— Spaldingr's Golf Guide. Contains records of alli Important tournaments, articles on the game in various sections of the country, pictures of prom- inent players, official play- ing rules and general items of interest. Price 10 cents. Golf Official i No. 276— How to Play Golf. 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NEW YORK Copyright, 1910 BY American Sports Publishing Company New York ©G1.A2G8902 INTRODUCTION Oh, do you remember, how, when a small boy in the country, in the months of April, May, June, J,uly, August and September (it mattered little what time of the year it was, just so the ice was out of the water), you used to run to the river at a "twelve-second gait," make two simple twists of the wrist, thereby removing a waist and pair of trousers, and plunge into the water with speed equalled only by the rapidity with which you say your prayers on a cold night ? Of course you do. Great fun, was it not ? I used to think there was nothing like it. I could not get into the water quick enough. That was before I learned to turn the "back" and the **flip," however. After I learned to turn the back and forward somersault, when I was about eleven years old, 1 would linger on the bank, or soft sandy beach, ''tumbling," until I saw the other boys coming out to dress, then 1 would dive in, swim a few strokes, just to say I had been in swimming, come out and dress with the rest. Like the proverbial "Wandering Willie," the 4 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY, water lost much of its charm for me after I found what royal fun the turning and twisting on the bank afforded. 1 have wondered many times if the Almighty, when He created beaches like Man- hattan, Rockaway and Nantasket, making them slope gently down to the water, and put the soft, but not too soft, yieiding sand there, if He did not think how admirable they would be to "tumble" on. Anyone who has experienced the pleasure of a few "backs," "flips," "snap-ups,"etc., on the soft sand, immediately after donning the light bathing suit, will agree with me that it is "great fun." And he who has never been taught, never practiced any acrobatic work, I hope will begin "easy" at first; a few simple feats and practice carefully every opportunity he has. I am sure whoever takes an interest, tries, and advances as far as the "round-off," "flip" and " back," will feel fully repaid for all the time passed in learning. He will find so many opportunities of performing, and it will be a means of great pleasure to himself, if not to his friends. Many of the acts can be performed in the parlor or in a very small space. However, they should never be practiced in the parlor. Now a few words upon the benefits, physical GROUND TUMBLING, ^ and mental, derived from practicing tumbling. An expert tumbler has an everlasting faculty of always landing on his feet. If thrown from a horse, street car or carriage, like a cat that is dropped from a window, and the man who striken, a match on the sole of his boot, he always lights on his feet. There is a sort of wriggle or twist that a man who has practiced tumbling long can make in the air that will invariably bring him down feet first. The mental benefit is derived from the pleasure found in practicing, as all recreation is a mental benefit. 1 feel that all I could preach, say or sing about the benefit of any certain exercise would be feeble indeed. Boys and young men-and they are the ones who vnil probably be most interested in this book-are not appealed to by advice on - what they ought to do." They will never prac- tice any of the feats described in this book for the good it will do them. They know that plenty of sleep is good for them, and they know that tobacco is bad for them; but it makes no difference. This book is intended more for the boy who wishes to learn but does not know just where and how to begin. What we all need in this world is encouragement. I should like to encourage every 6 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. boy who wishes to learn. Don't be discouraged because it takes you so long to learn the hand- spring; when that is once learned, the other acts will be easier. Do you remember the comparative lines used by a baking powder company in advertising their baking powder? There was the long line reaching nearly across the page, representing this firm's powder, ''Absolutely Pure." Then there was the next line, not as long, representing some other firm's powder— not as long a line, and not so pure a powder. Then there were other lines along down the list, shorter and shorter, until the last, which was only about an eighth of an inch long. Now, 1 think these lines might serve as an excel- lent illustration of the length of time it will require one to learn the different feats. Let the long line represent the length of time it takes to acquire the first trick; the practice for the first trick will help you with the second, the second with the third, and so on, so that when you have practiced and learned many feats the time required to learn each will grow shorter and shorter, although the acts grow harder. This rule will apply to all athletic and gymnastic work as well as to tumbling. GROUND TUMBLING. 7 To boys who are apt to get discouraged 1 love to tell of a boy I knew in Chicago. He was far below the average in natural ability when I first knew him— awkward and clumsy— but he became interested in gymnastic work and kept ''everlast- ingly at it." He fairly lived in the gymnasium. As a result of this faithful labor, in less than three months' time he participated in a gymnastic ex- hibition, turning a forward somersault through a blazing hoop. Practice, don't be discouraged! You will prob- ably never become as great an acrobat as one of the Nelson Brothers, but you will certainly find great pleasure and accomplish some good results by Ground Tumbling. The Author. No. 2. The Sitdown. DIRECTIONS J* ;. ne Switch. This is an act which is easily performed and affords much amusement for spectators. Stand in an erect position with hands hanging at sides, spring up a foot-and-a-half from the ground and give a quick jerl< or switch with the body and come down facing in the opposite direction. Do not jump around. The turn is made by a twist of the body, not with the feet or legs. 2. The Sit Down, Stand with the feet about one foot apart, bend over, keeping the legs perfectly straight, until the finger tips nearly touch the toes, then fall back to a sitting position on the floor. Do not bend the knees. If performed correctly this can be done on a very hard floor without hurting the performer in the least. (See illustration.) 5. The 'Back Roll. Performed the same as No. 2, only instead stopping at the sitting position the performer rolls 'isii 4' X. I GROUND TUMBLING. II back on the shoulders and head, and with the use of the hands comes to a standing position on feet. 4. The Fish Flop. Lie on stomach, feet close together with the toes touching the floor. Place hands on sides, near ribs, flop over onto back with help of hands and feet, keeping the body perfectly rigid. (See illus- tration.) 5. The Front Roll. Stand with heels close together, toes turned out. Bend over, place hands on floor about one fo*^*^ apart and about a foot-and-a-half in front of fee:, bend head in toward body and touch the back of head on floor between hands and, with a push from the feet, roll over on back and up onto feet again. *' Curl up "in doing this act. Bring feet well under body. 6. The Cart Wheel. Stand erect, throw left hand hard down on the floor, about two feet from the left foot, follow with the right hand, two feet from the left hand, then the right foot down about two feet from the right hand, and so on. The feet and hands should be placed as nearly on a straight line as possible. I GROUND TUMBLING. 13 Arms and legs moving like the spokes in a wheel, hence the name. 7. The Round-off. This may be done with either running or stand- ing start. Strike hands on ground in front of feet, letting the left strike a little before the right, as in the cart-wheel. Place them about ten inches apart, at the same time swing the body over and around, so as to land in a sitting position directly opposite the one in starting. 8. The Handspring. Possibly the most common acrobatic feat. May be done from running or standing start ; strike hands hard on the ground, turn head under and in, throw feet over head and as they begin to come down give a hard spring or push up with the hands, curling feet down and back under body and coming to standing position, facing the same way as when starting. 9. The One-hand Handspring. Same as No. 8, except that but one hand is used. The weight of the body should be brought well over the hand used. GROUND 7 UMBLING. 15 lo. The Headspring . Instructions same as for No. 8, only the spring is made from the head instead of the hands. (See illustration.) //. The Snap Up. Lie on back, carry feet up and back over head so that the toes nearly touch the ground, bearing the weight on the back of head, neck and should- ers. The hands should be placed on the ground near shoulders and neck. Give a quick hard whip with the feet and legs over toward first position and a hard snap or push up with the neck, should- ers and hands. With a little practice it can be done without the aid of the hands. It is a pretty act and a good " finish " to every act ending with a fall on the back. (See illustration.) 12. The Elephant Walk. A comical contortion act. Place hands on floor in front of feet as near to toes as possible. Do not bend the knees. Walk. /J. The Long Dive or Lion 's Leap. This is a long dive made on the mats or some soft place, much as one dives into the water. Take a short run, strike both feet at the same time No. 19. The Jump Over Hands u A' O UND T UMBLIN G. 1 7 on a spot about five feet from the mat, make a dive toward the centre of the mat striking first the hands, then the head (which should be well turned down and under), allowing the force of the dive to be about equally divided between the hands, neck, head and shoulders. Curl up well as in No. 5. 14. The Hop Over Hand and Foot. Grasp left foot with right hand, with thumb of right hand under great toe joint; fingers of right hand over top of toes with backs of fingers up. Jump over hand and foot with right foot. The point to be observed in performing this trick is to keep the right hand and left foot perfectly still while jumping with the right. If moved, they are apt to trip the foot when jumping. This is excel- lent practice in developing quickness in handling the feet, which is an important factor in tumbling. 75. ^he Hop Back. Jump back to original position from finish of No. 14. Try the same trick with both feet over and back. 16. Tit ^ Jump Over Stick in Hands. Practice this with a cane or rattan that can be bent down while jumping over. Grasp stick with GROUND TUMBLING. 19 ordinary grasp, hands placed as idx apart as the width of shoulders. Jump over stick between hands, keeping stick in hands. Jump back. ly. The Jump Over Hat. Same as No. 16, except jump is made over hat held in hands. 18. The Jump Over Raior-Blade. This should never be practiced until the per- former can successfully jump over short lead pencil held in hands. It is a "stage trick" that takes well and usually makes a hit. It should be done with a razor-blade so dull that if struck with the feet it would do no harm. Hold the blade of the razor in the hands so loosely that if tripped upon by toes it would easily slip from hands without injury. 19. The Jump Over Hands. This is one of the prettiest and most difficult acts that is performed. Entwine the fingers together and jump through the arms and over the hands. It may take months of practice to get this feat, but, when once learned, the legs will be so supple and quick that nearly all other acrobatic feats will come easier in consequence. (See illlustration.) GROUND TUMBLING, 2i 20. The Twist Handspring. Performed the same as No. 8, only, after touch- ing the hands, the body gives a quick turn or twist to the right or left so as to finish the act fiicing in position used in starting. 21. The Tzvist Snap- Up, Same as No. 11, only the body gives a quick turn or twist to the right or left after the shoulders leave the ground so that the finish is made op- posite the position taken in starting. 22. The Cradle, First do the snap-up, No. 11, and immediately after landing fall back onto the shoulders, neck, head and hands as in the snap-up, then snap b-^"'' to feet and continue to rock back and forth. 29. The Kicking Jackass. Stand with heels close together, jump onto hands, with the feet carried well back and the back arched. Then spring (not fall) back to the feet from the hands and continue the movement. Be sure that the feet leave and strike the ground together, also the hands. Do not "crow-hop," that is, don't strike first one foot and then the other, a sort of "ker-llnp." '"pit-pat ' sound. No. 35. The Half Back. GROUND TUMBLIN-G. 23 24. The Curl. Stand erect, fall slowly forward on the hands, keeping the body perfectly straight. Break the force of the fall by letting the arms bend slightly, but straighten them immediately. Curl up, bring- ing the knees well up toward the chin and carry the feet through between the hands, not letting them touch the floor; extend legs in front of arms, curl up again, carry feet back through hands and straighten into the ** handstand.'* This is a diffi- cult feat, but it may be practiced with perfect safety. It is excellent practice for developing the muscles of the stomach and abdomen. (See illus- tration.) 2^. Running Forward Somersault. Take a quick run of about twenty yards, strike both feet together on the mat or floor. Jump well into the air, duck the head down and in, and try to describe a half circle through the air, with the feet landing in a position, the same direction as when starting. It is well to practice this over a very soft place, having a board or some hard object to turn from and lana into hay, shavings, soft sand, sawdust or tan-bark. When one has a soft place on which to practice he should go at-it bcldly; he 2; SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY, will then be less apt to jar himself. A quick hard run is the important thing, and a leap of about five feet should be made before striking the take-off. (See illustration.) 26. The Back Somersault. This is done from a standing position. Get two men to hold you up while trying. The "lungers" that are generally used in the gymnasium — "coward-strap" they are called — may be used with perfect safety. However, 1 think the best kind of strap is a long strong towel. Stand firmly with the heels about four inches apart, spring up as high as possible, throw the head back and down and try to describe a half circle with the feet landing in a position facing the same way as when starting. This should be performed with a " cut," that is when the feet get well over the head catch the legs back of the knees and pull them down under the body. The way of using the hands in performing the back somersault will gradually come to the performer with practice. 27. The Flip. Sometimes called "Back Handspring." Should be practiced over a moderately soft place. Stand GROUND TUMBLING. 25 with the back to the mat. Sink down so that knees come within a foot of the floor in front of feet. Throw the hands and head back. Strike hands on floor, about six inches apart, in a position such as is held while walking on hands. Do not let the head touch the ground. Then throw the feet up over the head and hands, describ- ing a half circle, finishing facing the same way as when starting. Use the stomach and abdomen muscles when performing this act. Do not let the feet leave the ground until the hands are firmly placed. 28, The Twister. This is No. 26, the back somersault, with a half turn to the right or left, so that the finish is made facing in an opposite position from the position in starting. It is well in practising this act to try and turn just a little at first, then an inch further, and so on until the complete half turn is made. 29. The Twist Flip. Same as No. 27, the "fiip," only a half turn is made from the hands so as to finish facing in an opposite direction from that taken when starting. 26 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 30. The Spotter. This is the back somersault turned in such a way as to finish with the feet in the same spot they were when starting. It is best acquired by trying to make each finish nearer and nearer to the starting position. ji. The Gainer. Same as No. 30, except that the finish is made with the feet striking in front of the starting posi- tion. J2. The Tuck-up. This is a high back somersault performed with- out the "cut." It is usually done as a finish to a succession of "fiips." 53. The Standing Forward. This is the forward somersault performed with- out a run. To do this one must jump high into the air, turning as he would in the running for- ward and "cut" by catching the legs in front, just above the ankles, and drawing them under the ankles. It is a difficult act. J4. The Half Forward. The first part of this act is performed as in No. 25, only, instead of having the feet describe a GROUND TUMBLING. 27 circle over the head, they stop in the air above head, and the landing is made on the hands. It is, in fact, a sort of jump or dive on the hands and stand there. J5. The Half Back. Like No. 2(), only the finish is made onto the hands and the body balanced there. Instead of turning all the way around, jump back onto the hands and stand there. (See illustration.) This concludes the article on ''single acts." In the next chapter I will describe how the acts can be suitably combined. A clever performer can make combinations other than these. In foct, there are an endless variety of combinations that can be made with the acts here described. Space will not allow of a longer or more thorough de- scription. 36. 37 39 40 4^ COMBINATIONS A succession of No. 5. A combination of Nos. 2 and 3. A succession of No. 6. A combination of Nos. 2, 3, 4 and 11. A combination of Nos. 1 1 and 8. A combination of Nos. 10 and 8. 28 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY, 42. A succession of No. 8. ^?. A succession of No. 11, 44. A succession of No. 10. 45. A combination of Nos. 7, 2 and 3. 46. A combination of Nos. 7, 2, 3, 4 and 11. ^7. A combination of Nos. 7, 2, 3, 4, 11 and 2y 48. A succession of No. 21. ^9. A combination of Nos. 8 and }}. ^o. No. 13 through hoop. 5/. A combination of Nos. 7 and 26. 52. A combination of Nos. 7 and 27. 5J. A combination of Nos. 23 and 26. ^4. A combination of Nos. 24 and }}. ^^. A combination of Nos. 7, 27 and 26. ^6. A combination of Nos. 7, 27, 2(y and }\ ^j. A combination of No. 7 and a succession of Nos. 27 and 32. ^8. A succession of Nos. 8 and 34, then a succes- sion of No. 27. 59. A combination of No. 7, a succession of Nos. 27 and 28, then a succession of Nos. 27 and 32. I St!1?eTHE SPALDING TRADE-MARK "^Klf Home Apparatus " it is' not so important to have big muscles as it is to have good digestion r it is hot so important to have. powerful muscles as it is, to have a strong, regular heart; it is not so important to have great skiU with one's muscles as to have good lungs and kidneys." — Extract from Spalding Athletic Library No. 16t — " Ten Minutes Exercise for * Busy. Men." The value of a few mm- utfes' exercise daily with scientific and properly de- signed apparatus, is rapid- ly becoming apparent to the vast number of busi- ness men who find it sim- ply impossible to take regular outdoor exercise. Spalding Gold Medal Indian Clubs Model, material and finish as perfect as the most complete and up-to-date factory can make them. Natural Color, Lathe Polished, High finish, Spalding Gold Medal Indian Clubs are made of selected first grade clear maple, in two popular models and are perfect in balance. "Each club bears fac- simile of the Spalding Gold Medal. Each paii- is wrapped in paper bag. MODEX E Weights specified are for each club. k lb. Model E. ' Pair, S .60 %lb. Model E. .- ' *' .60 1 lb. Model E. . " .70 IJglb. Model E.. ' " .80 2 lb. Model E. " I .OO 3 lb. Model E. " 1 .20 . , MODEX B K'iV Weights specified are for each club. m h lb. Model B. Pair, $ .50 j^ % lb. Model B. '• .50 RiVj^ 1 lb. Model B. '• .55 WX 1% lb. Model B. " .60 K&i/^J 2 lb. Model B. " ,70 1^^ 3 lb. Model B. " 1.00 Model Spalding Trade-Mark Indian Clubs stained Finish. The following clubs bear our Trade-Mark, are made of good ma- terial, and are far superior in shape and finish to the best clubs of other makes. Furnished in two popular Riodels. Each pair wrapped in paper bag. MODEX ES »« Weights specified are for each Weights specified are for each mML '^'"^• chib,. ^m % lb. Model ESi Pair. 9 .35 ^ lb. Model BS: Pair.S .30 ^mk "^ lb. Model ESv .35 %lb. Model BS.' " .30 mtmrn ^ Ib. Model es.- .40 1 lb. Model BS.- " .35 K^P 1% lb. Model ES. .50 IJg lb. Model BS: " .45 y^M 2 lb. Model ES. .60 2 lb. Model BSi " .55 ^r 3 lb. Model ES. .70 3 Ib. Model BS. '•" .65 Spalding Exhibition Clubs Handsomely finished in ebonite and made for exhibition and s tage purposes. The clubs are hollow, with a larga body, and although extremely light, represent a club weighing three pounds or more.^/'» No. A. Ebonite finish. $3.50 "No. AA. With German Silver Bands. ' Fair, 96.00 Model BS Spalding Indian Club and Dumb Bell No. 1 Hangers Made of iron and nicely .japanned. No. I . For Indian Clubs or Dumb Bells. . Per pair, 16c. No. IM. For Indian Clubs or J Dumb Bells, mounted on oak .strips. ...* Per pair. 25o. I / PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO I ANY COMMUNICATIONS t ADDRESSED TO US A. G. SPALDING &. BROS. STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES FOR COMPUTE LIST OF STORES SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS BOOK £( With RuDber Bands Nickel-plated and polished. IN. lib. s .25 I 4N. 41b. $ .ye I 2N. 2 Ih. .50 5N. 5 lb. i .OO | 3N.31b. .65 Nickel-plated and polished. IB. lib. 9 .65 I 3B. 31b. SI.OO 2B. 21b. .76 4B. 41b. 1. 19 -^ 5B. 51b. 1.20 Savage Bar Bell— Especially designed by Dr. Watson L. Savage. f**-Ti li|im Model S. Has large pear shaped ^'^*"^ ~ ^^^ ends with a flexible hickory shaft >2-inch in diameter, producing a vibratory exercise, similar to that obtained with the French wand. ..:..«.... Per dozen, S6.00 Spalding O B Ash Bar Bells*' No. 2. Selected material, highly polished, 5 feet long. . Per dozen, 90.00 Spalding School Wand Q Spalding Calisthenic Wand No. 3. 8% feet long. Made of straight »_P«r dozen, 91.30 No. 4?a feet long. 1 inch dia- ,^ .» Ferdosea* 91.00 PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO I ANY COMMUNICATIONS ADDRESSED TO US A. G.SPALDING & BROS STORES IN ALL. LARGE CITIES 'Efices iVLi#«< Januaw 5.1910. Subject to change without notice. __For_ Canadian fjifXi sees^dot Canadian Catalogue St!1?eTHE SPALDING SPALDING IMPROVED MEDICINE BALLS An excellent form of exercise for business men 4-pound Ball. 6-pound Ball. Weigh trom four to eleven pounds. The covering is of selected t^n lea- ther, sewn in the same manner as our foot balls. Quality throughout has been much improved and the balls as now made are extremely durable. The exercise consists of throwing ball to one another, and the catching of it develops the chest, exercises the back, arms, legs; in fact, improves the whole system. Each, $5.00 Q No. 1 3. 9-pound 6.00 n No. 14. 11-pound Home Apparatus "One of the aims of physical training is to make exercise interesting and enjoyable. To be beneficial in the highest sense it must be recrea- tive. Particularly is this true of physical exercise for business men. As a class, in their daily work, they are kept on a con- stant mental strain. Be- sides, they are, to a large degree, physically inac- tive.. Life becomes too intense, too serious, too sordid. Exercise there- fore, for business men, must be largely recreative, relaxing and restful."— Extract from Spalding Athletic Library, No. 262 — "Exercises with the Medicine Ball." Ball Ball. •ti,ach, S 7.00 10.00 SPALDING HAND BALLS Hand ball, played Indoors, will keep base ball players and other athletes in good! condition daring hard weather when outdoor athletics are out of the question. The leather covered hand balls we make are wound by hand, and are the same as those used by the best ball players in this country. No. I . Match, regulation size and' weight, leather cover. Each, $1.2 5 No. 2. Expert, leather cover. • ~ - No. 6. Rubber, best quality, almost solid, N'>. 4. Amateur, leather cover. ., N". 5. Rubber hand ball. The Irish Regulation Balls have been improved in quality and will give excellent satisfaction. Red Ace, Irish Regulation red rubber ball. -Each, 50c. Black Ace, Irish Regulation black rubber ball- " 50c. For other balls suitable for Hand Ball Game, see page devoted ^ Tennis Balls. Spalding Hand Ball Gloves and Mitt^ No. A. Gloves. Best quality glove leather witH, stitched front and special wrist pad. Pair. $4.00' No. B. Mitts. Lightly paddedj . 3.00 No. C. Gloves. Full fingered.. J.50 No. D. Fingerless Gloves. .75 PROMPT MENTION GIVEN TO I 1,4 ANY COMMUNICATIONS ADDRESSED TO US A.G.SPALDING & BROS. STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 1 FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS IDOK : ^ce» vuIJctl Januarys. L9LQ^ ^uhiecljajjiangt (uithout notice. f"L£/««< /onuog/ ^ (^ 1 0._ ^uhjKl te change vHltml ootKi fx QsPnHQn. pticcj w tptdul CvoJiPn Calokigu iTRADEMARKTuATTf THE SPAlDINt TBAII[ MARK IS PUCCD IPOH tVtBY CEHniKE SPAIDIMC tBTICLE. ACCEPT BO SiSTJTiiTr Spalding Home Apparatus Exercise acts on the health of an individual in the same way as the draught does on the fire in a furnace. Pile on the coal and shut off the draught and you kill the fire. Continue to eat heavy'meals and take Tio exercise and youi? health will be affected, not because of the food you have eaten so much as on account of the lack of exercise. A little exercise is all that is necessary to keep you in good condition. Some rational, pleasant and interesting exercise, persisted in with regularity and, preferably, with Spalding Home Apparatus, will help you to retain your health. Spalding Chest Weight No. 2 Siialding Chest Weight No. 12 We have just added this very well made machine to our, line. Cast iron parts are all nicely japanned. The wheels are iron, turned true on centers, and have hardened steel cone point bearings. The guide rods are spring steel, copper-plated. The weight carriage has remov- able felt bushings, noiseless and durable. Each handle is equipped with 10 lbs. of weights. No. 12. - Each, SIO.OO An ideal machine for home use. Well made and easy running. Rods are %-inch coppered spring steel. Bearings are hardened steel cone points running in soft, gray iron, noiseless and dur- able. Weight carriage packed with felt, good for long wear, but easily removed and replaced when necessary without the use of glue or wedges of any kind. Weight carriage strikes on rubber bumpers. Weights are 5-pound iron dumb-bells, one to each carriage, and may be removed and used as dumb bells. Wall and floor boards are hard wood, nicely finished and stained. All castings heavily japanned. Every part of machine guaranteed free of defect. No. 2. ^' . Each, $5.00 I PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO I ANY COMMUNICATIONS ADDRESSED TO US ' A. G.SPALDING &, BROS STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES c/cc( January 5. 1910. Subject lo change without notice. For Canadian prica see special Canadian Catalog, SZTHE SPALDING THE SPALDING TRADEMARK IS PLACED UPON EVERY GENUINE SPALDING ARTICLE. ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTE. I The Laflin Friction Rowing Machine Do not oil on fric- tion cylin- der. If its action is not perfect- ly smooth a little clear soap rubbed on its surface will prop- erly correct its ac- tion. The means used to produce the resistance is a simple friction clutch, which takes instant hold at the com- mencement of the stroke and retains the pres- sure till its completion, when it instantly re- leases it precisely as in a boat. Quickly taken apart without loosening any bolts or screws. Each machine is adjustable to any amount of friction or resistance. No. 119. Complete, $ I 6.00 Home Apparatus The apparatus listed in this catalogue is designed particularly for private use; i. e., in homes and private gymnasiums. It retains the same superior marks of quality which distinguish the regular line of gymnasium appa- ratus manufactured by A. G. Spalding & Bros., but its distinctive design permits it to be sold at a price more in keeping with its use than hereto- fore obtainable, without any sacrifice of practical value or durability. Suitable alike for the Athlete or the ordinary Man or Woman The ideal boat for home use and training purposes. Used by the lead ing athletic clubs, colleges and prom- inent oarsmen of the world, and pro- nounced the most perfect rowing machine ever produced. Fitted with the Kenns' Patent Roller Seat and Shoes, the shoea having a three-inch adjustment, to suit either a tall or a short person. By turnmg a thumb-nut the belt can be tightened to any desired degree, and more or less friction thrown into the running parts, imitating the resistance which exists when forcing a row-boat through the water The weaker sex can use the machine by simply loosening the thumb-nut which reduces the resistance ; and on the other hand, by reversing the operation the resistance can be so increased that the strongest athlete can have any amount of resistance. The oars are pivoted in such a way that the oper- ator can handle and turn them the same as he would during the return and feathering motion with a boat oar. No. 600. Kerns' Patent Single Scull Rowing Machine. . • • Each, $30.00 PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO I ANY COMMUNICATIONS ADDiJESSED TO US A. G.SPALDING &. BROS. STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER. OF THIS BOOK 'ftico iriefect January 5j I9I0._ Subject lochan^e without notice FoiCana i<^ill fu m ish any of the ■"■^^^"■"■^^"'■■■■■■'^■^ above solid color Jerseys, (except Nos. 6 and 6X) tvith one color body and another color {not striped) collar and cuffs in stock colors only at no extra charge. Spalding Cotton Jerseys No. 6. Cotton, good quality, fashioned, roll collar, full length sleeves. Colors: Black, Navy Blue, Gray and Maroon only. OEach, S I .OO No. 6X. Cotton, same as No. 6, but with striped sleeves in following combinations only : Navy with White or Red stripe ; Black with Orange or Red stripe; Maroon with White stripe. . Each. $ 1 .25 Woven Letters, Numerals or Designs We Wtate Into cur beat grade Jericya, No. IP, Leilers, Numerals arid Designs in special colors / mea a size about two tiichis Intqet than coat measurement he o)d t(d to itisure a comfortable fit. rORSTED SWEATERS. Made of special quality wool, and ex- ceedinglj soft and pleasant to \\ ear Thev ai e full fashioned to body and arms and put together by hand, not simply stitched up on a machine as are the majoiit> of garments sold as regu- lar made goods. All made u'ith 9-iiich collars; sizes 28 to Ifh inches. No. AA. The proper style for use after heavy exercise, inducing copious perspiration, for reducing weight or getting into condition for athletic contests. Particularly suitable also for Foot Ball and Skating. Heaviest sweater made. In stock colors. Each. $9.00 No. A. "Intercollegiate. " In stock colors. Special weight. 7.00 No. B. Heavy weight. In stock colors. . 6.00 w Spalding Combined Knitted Mulfler and Chest Protector No. M. Special weight; highest quality worsted in solid stock colors to match our sweaters. . Each, SI. 2 5 PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Shaker Sweater In Stock Colors Fillsademan '-^Ipfl Sixes 30 "^■^^-^^ to 44 in. eavy a weight as our "Highest Quality" grade. but at a lower price. No. 3. Standard weight, slightly lighter than No. B. Each, $4.00 Spalding Vest Collar Sweater No. BG. best quality worsted, good weight; with extreme open or low neck. In stock colors. Ea..S6.QO A.G.SPALDING & BROS. STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 'plica in c£ect January 5,1910. Subject lo change wilhoul notice, tor Canadian prices sec special PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO ANY COMMUNICATIONS ADDRESSED TO US FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS BOOK Catalogue. SKtUHE SPALDING SPALDING JACKET SWEATERS STOCK COLORS PLAIN COLORS— All Spalding Sweaters are supplied in any of tlie following stock colors at regular prices. Other colors to order only in any quality 50c. each extra: CRAY WHITE CARDINAL COLUMBIA BLUE OLIVE GREEN P'JRPLE OLD COLD ORANCE MAROON NAVY BLUE PEACOCK BLUE IRISH GREEN BELLOW DRAB BLACK SCARLET ROYAL BLUE DAWi GREEN PINK SEAL BROWN SPECIAL NOTICE-We will furnish any of the solid color sweaters mentioned below with one color body and another color (not striped) collar and cuffs m stock colors only at no extra charge. This does not apply to the No. 3J B Boys' Sweater. Sizes 28 to hk- inch chest measurement. We allow four inches for stretch in all our sweaters, and sizes are marked accordingly. It is suggested, however, that for very heavy men a size about two inches larger than coat measurement be ordered to insure a comfortable fit. * BUTTON FRONT No. VG. Best quality worsted, heavy v/eight, pearl buttons. Made in regu- lar stock colors, also in Dark Brown Mixture. ' "" .' Each, «7.00 No. DJ. Fine worsted, stand at weight, pearl buttons, fine knit edKin Made in regular stock colors, alsi^ i i -:;ige Gray. , Each, S6. CO \'o. 3J. Standard weight wool, ShaKi i nit, pearl buttons. In stock colois. ; Each, $5.00 WITH POCKETS No. VGP. Best quality worsted, heavy weight, pearl buttons. In stock colors. With pocket on either side and a particularly convenient and popular style for golf players. Each, S7.50 / No. VGP lo. VG. Showing special trimmed edg- ing and cuffs supplied, if desired, on jacket sweaters at no extra charge. Spalding Special Base Ball Sweaters No. CDW. Good quality worsted, ribbed knit. In stock colors. Special trimmed edging and cuffs in stock colors supplied at no extra charge. Ea^h, S5.50 Boys' Jacket Sweater No. 3JB. This is an all wool jacket sweater, with pearl buttons; furnished only in sizes from 30 to 36 inches chest measurement. In stock colors. . . Each, $3.50 1 Spalding Ladies' Sweaters , Knit in the Spalding athletic stitch of best quality I6ng fibre worsted; full fashioned to shape of body on special machine and finished by hand. Cuffs, pocket and edging of special stitch. Good quality pearl buttons. Patch pockets. Attractive in appearance and, being properly made, they fit well and give satisfactory wear. Fur- nished in regular stock colors. No. LDJ. Ladies' Sweater, regular button front. , '^vEach, S8.00 No. LWJ. With special reversible collar, as on our Men's No. WJ Automobile Sweater. Each. 9 1 0.OO . PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO I ^,NY COMMUNICATIONS ADDRESSED TO US A. G. SPALDING & BROgi STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES] SEE INSIDE FRONT CO' OF THIS BOOK Vrces in ejfcci January 5.1910. Subicd la change without notice. For Canadian prir, al Canadian Calalpgu sSbsS THE SPALDING TRADEMARK TuTif Jf^i^^S^ ^^^^t^^^^ The Spalding Official Intercollegiate Foot Ball This is the ONLY OFFICIAL COLLEGE FOOT BALL, and is used in every important match played in this country. Guaranteed absolutely if seal of box is unbroken. We pack with leather case and guaranteed pure Para rubber bladder (no composition), an inflater, lacing needle and rawhide lace. - ^ - No. J5.^ Complete, $5.00 WE GUARANTEE every Spalding Foot Ball to be perfect in material and workmanship and correct in shape and size %vhen inspected at our factory. If any defect is discovered dur- ing the first game in which it is used, or during the first day's practice use, and if returned at once, we will replace same under this guarantee. We do not guarantee against ordinary wear nor against defect in shape or size that is not discovered immedi- ately after the first day's use. Owing to the superb quality of every Spalding Foot Ball, our customers have grown to expect a season's use of one ball, and at times make y ^ . unreasonable claims ^y^ ^ O • yo ^^^s^fm>^^ PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO I ANY COMMUNICATIONS AOOHESSEO TO US A. G.SPALDING «&, BROS. STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES TOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES .SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER - OF THIS BOOH jgam mj^lsX Januaw 5a liJ O. Suhiecl la chan f^e viithaut nalic^ f^ijt Cap.; jjgfl fiioa it^ ^fecial Qgno^ (^atoltSM., StKtUHE SPALDING TRADEMARK GUARANTEES QUALHY Spalding Ali-Sfeel Playground Apparatus Acknowledged as the Standard. Specified and purchased by practically all Municipal Park and Playground Commissions in America. «" ''d SPALDING PLAYGROUND APPARATUS IS USED IN 1 Alameda, M. Alleghcny.la, Daylon. 0. Kentneld, Cal. Naugaluck, Ct Pittsburg. Pa. Somerville. Mass. Denver, Col. Lancaster, Pa. Newark, N. J. Pocatello. Idaho St. Louis. Mo Ashburnham, Mass Dongan Bills, N. 1 Leavenworth, Kan. New Brunswick. N. J. Polk, Pa. Summit. N. J. Baltimore, Md. East Orange, N. J. Lexington, Ind. New Haven, Ct PorUand. Me. UUca. N. Y. Bayonne, N. J. Forest Park, Md. Lockhart Ala. New London, Ct. Portland. Ore. Walla Walla. Wash. Bloomiield. N. J. It Plain, N. Y. Los Angeles. CaL New Paltz, N. Y. Uuisville, Ky. New York, N. Y, Porto Barrios, S. Am. Washinnton, D. C 1 Boston, Mass. Ft Wayne, Ind. Pueblo, Col. Watertown. Mass. Brooklyn, N. Y. Galesburg, III. Lowell, Mass. Oakland, Cal. Reading, Pa. Watervleit. N. Y. Bryn Mawr, Pa. Geneva, N. Y. Lynn, Mass. Omaha, Neb. Rochester, N. Y. Westlield. Mass. Bollalo, N. Y. Greeley, Col. Madison. N. J. Orange. N. J. Rye. N. Y. IWUkesbarre. Pa. Catskill, N. Y. Hamilton. Ontario, CaiL Melrose Mass. Oswego. N. Y. Sag Harbor. N. Y. 'Winnipeg. Man.. Can. Chicago, 111. Havana, Cuba Meridian. Miss. Pasadena. Cal. San Jose, Cal. Winthrop. Mass. Cincinnati, 0. Hoboken, N. J. Milwaukee, Wis. Passaic, N. J. SeatUe, Wash. Worcester. Mass. Cleveland. 0. Jersey City, N. 3. Moricistown, N. J. Philadelphia. Pa. Springneld, Mass. YpsilanU, Mich. Dallas, Texas Kansas City, Mo. _ NashviUe, Tenn. K 'M :J ■1 n B M--^>,i ' '^- ^^ IjKfl L .III f'a f ■ \ 1 , . fh,! Correspondence Invited. Special Plans and Estimates on Request* A. G. SPALDING & BROS., Inc. Gymnasium and Playground Contract Department CELLCOPEE. MASS. ^ PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO I ANY COMMUNICATIONS ADDRESSED TO US A. G.SPALDING &. BROS. STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES FOR COMPLETE LIST SEE INSIDE FRONT OF THIS BOOK 'Edca ilLsSul lanuarn ^1310, Sukie^(>tshvi^ wUhout notice, tor Canqtjian gritcJ tee jgwa/ Canadian Cala^guc OF STORES I COVER i OK il Stu?e THE SPALDING TRADE-MARK TuALilf Spalding Official National League" dio. u. a-vAT. or». BaU Official BaU of the Game for over Thirty Years DOPTED by the National League in 1878, and the only ball used in Giam- pionship games since that time. Each ball wrapped m tinfoil, packed in a separate box, and sealed in accordance with the latest League regula- tions. Warranted to last a full game when used under ordinary conditions. No. 1. Each, $1.25 Per Dozen, $15.0(1 |fTii?MPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO I I ANY COMMUNICATIONS li _ ADDRESSED TO US A.G.SPALDING & BROS. STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS BOOK a.<»» ;3. 5#sd January 5^1910, Subjcci ((Lchange wilhoul notice. For Canadian frica see special Canadian Calakigue. THE SPALDING GUARANTEES QUALITY TRADE-MARK ACCEPT NO ' SUBSTITUTE ^>^ Dnrand-Sleel] ^ Lockers p Wooden lockers are objectionable* because they attract vermin, absorb odors, can be easily broken into, and are dangerous on account of fire. Lockers made from wire mesh 6t expanded metal afford little secnr* 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 6f (h6 d.OOO Ourand-Steet Lockers Installed In thft Gymnasiums of Chicago. I2'x I5*x42', 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 I from coming in contact with wet garments j in adjoining lockers, while plenty of venti- j lation is secured by having the door perfo* j rated its entire length, but, if the purchaser j prefers, wo perforate the backs also. ^ '. The cost of Durand-Steel Lockers : Is no more than that of first-class | wooden lockers, and they last as long j as the building, are sanitary, secure, and, : in addition, are fire-proof. f-» ' The following Standard Sizes arb \ those most commonly used: DOUBLE TIER 12 X 12 xse Inch IQx lBx36 Inch I2x 12x42 Inch ISx 16x42 Inch SINGLE TIER 12 X 12x60 Inch IS X IBxeo Inch 12 X 12x72 Inch ISx IBX72 lncl\ 9U b»OK«r» In Ooubl* Tl*» Three Lookers In Single Tier Special Sizes made to order, j We are handling lockers as a special coj- ; 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 ■ Bhall be glad to take up, through Jgrre- ^ epondence, the matter of prices. 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 ROOK | 'Slices in «Jec( January 5,1910. Subject to change without notice. For Canadian prices see special Canadian CalaloHu It "ILl*"'?^.!"^ sc>«c«ion of items from their latest Catalogue will aive an Archery- Bags— Bat Cricket Striking- Uniform Balls- Basket Cricket Field Hockey Foot, College Foot, Rugby Foot, Soccer Golf Hand Indoor Meaicine Playground Squash Tennis Volley Water Polo Bandages, Elastic Bathing Suits Bats- Base Ball Cricket Belts Caps- Base Ball University Water Polo Chest Weights Circle, Seven-Foot Coats, Base Ball Collars, Swimming Corks, Running Covers, Racket Cricket Goods Croquet Goods Discus, Olympic Dumb Bells Emblems Equestrian Polo Exerciser, Home Felt Letters Fencing Sticks Field Hockey Flags- College Foul, Base Ball - Marking, Golf Foils, Fencing Foot Balls- Association College Rugby Glasses, Base Ball Sun Automobile Gloves— Base Ball Boxing Cricket Fencing Foot Ball Golf Handball Hockey, Ice Glove Softener Goals- Basket Ball Foot Ball Hockey, Ice Golf Clubs Golf Counters Golfette Gymnasium, Home Gymnasium Board Hammers, Athletic Hats, University Head Harness Health Pull Hockey Sticks, Ice Hole Cutter, Golf Hole Rim, Golf Horse, Vaulting Hurdles, Safety Hurley Goods Indian Clubs Jackets — Fencing Foot Ball Javelins Jerseys Knee Protectors liacrosse Lanes for Sprints Lawn Bowls Leg Guards- Base Ball Cricket Foot Ball Markers, Tennis Masks- Base Ball Fencing Nose [inal Masseur, A b d o m- Mattresses Megaphones Mitts- Base Ball Handball Striking Bag Moccasins Nets- Cricket Golf Driving Tennis Volley Ball I Numbers, Compet- Pads— [iters' Chamois, Fencing Foot Ball Sliding, Base Ball Pants- Base Ball Basket Ball Foot Ball, College Foot Ball, Rugby Hockey, Ice Running Pennants, College Plates- Base Ball Shoe Home Marking. Tennis Pitchers' Box Pitchers' Toe Teeing, Golf Platforms, Striking Bag Poles- Vaulting Polo, Roller. Goods Posts- Backstop, Tennis Lawn Tennis Protectors — Abdomen Base Ball Body Eye Glass Push Ball Quoits Rackets, Tennis Rings- Exercising Swinging Rowing Machines Roque Sacks, for Sack Racing Score Board, Golf Score Books- Score Tablets, Base Shirts- [Ball Athletic Base Ball Shoes — Base Ball Basket Ball Bowling Clog Cross Country Cricket Fencing [ation Foot Ball, Associ- Foot Ball, College Foot Ball, Rugby Foot Ball, Soccer Golf Gymnasium j Shoes — Jumping Running Skating Squash Tennis Shot- Athletic Indoor Massage Skates- Ice Roller Skis Sleeve, Pitchers Snow Shoes Squash Goods Straps— Base Ball For Three- Legged Race Skate Stockings Striking Bags Suits- Basket Ball Gymnasium Gymnasium, Ladies' Running Soccer Swimming Union Foot Ball Supporters Ankle Wrist Suspensories Sweaters Tether Tennis Tights - Full Wrestling Knee Toboggans Trapeze Trunks- Bathing Velvet Worsted Umpire Indica- Uniforms [tor Wands, Calis- thenic Watches, Stop Water Wings Weights, 56-lb. Whitely Exer- cisers W r e s 1 1 i n g Equipment AUG iS *^iy Standard Policy A Standard Quality 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 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 consimier. To enable the glib salesman, when booking his orders, to figure out attractive profits to both the jobber and retailer, these high list prices are absolutely essential; but their real purpose will have been served when the manufacturer has secured his order from the jobber, and the jobber has secured his order from the retailer. However, these deceptive high list prices are not fair to the consumer, who does not, and, in reality, is not ever expected to pay these fancy list prices. When the season opens for the sale of such goods, with their misleading but alluring high list prices, the retailer begins to realize his responsibilities, and grapples with the situation as best he can, by offering "special discounts," which vary with local trade conditions. Under this system of merchandising, the profits to both the manufacturer and the jobber are assured; but as there is no stability maintained in the prices to the consumer, the keen competition amongst the local dealers invariably leads to a demoralized cutting of prices by which the profits of the retailer are practically eliminated. This demoralization always reacts on the manufacturer. ,The jobber insists on lower, and still lower, prices. The manufacturer, in his turn, meets this dv^mand for the lowering of prices by the only way open to him, viz. : the cheapening and degrading of the quality of his product. The foregoing conditions became so intolerable that, ten years ago, in 1899, A. G. Spalding & Bros, determined to rectify this demoralization in the Athletic Goods Trade, and inaugurated what has since become known as "The Spalding Policy." The "Spalding Policy" eliminates the jobber entirely, so far as Spalding Goods are concerned, and the retail dealer secures his supply of Spalding Athletic Goods direct from the manufacturer under a restricted retail price arrangement by which the retail dealer is assured a fair, legitimate and certain profit on all Spalding Athletic Goods, and the consumer is assured a Standard Quality and is protected from imposition. The "Spalding Policy" is decidedly for the interest and protection of the users of Athletic Goods, and acts in two ways: First— The user is assured of genuine OflScial Standard Athletic Goods, and the same fixed prices to everybody. Second— As manufacturers, we can proceed with confidence in purchasing at the proper time, the very best raw materials required in the manufacture of our various goods, well ahead of their respective seasons, and this enables us to provide the necessary quantity and absolutely maintain the Spalding Standard of Quality. All retail dealers handling Spalding Athletic Goods are required to supply consumers at o,ur 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. AH Spalding dealers, as well as users of Spalding Athletic Goods, are treated exactly alike, and no special rebates or discriminations are allowed to anyone. Positively, nobody; not even officers, managers, salesmen or other employes of A. G. Spalding & Bros. , or any of their relatives or personal friends, can buy Spalding Athletic Goods at a discount from the regular catalogue prices. This, briefly, is the "Spalding Policy," which has already been in successful operation for the past ten years, and will be indefinitely continued. In other words, " The Spalding Policy " is a " square deal " for everybody. A. G. SPALDING & BROS. PBESIDIUfT. ^^ 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 "in- ferior quality" rests entirely upon t; . _ integrity and responsibility of the * 'Manufacturer.'* A. G. Spaldmg & Bros, have, by their rigorous attention to "Quality," for thirty- three years, caused their Trade-Mark to become known throughout the world as a Guarantee of Quality as dependable in their field as the U. S. Currency is in its field. The necessity of upholding the guarantee of the Spalding Trade-Mark and main- taining the Standard Quality of their Athletic Goods, is, therefore, as obvious as is the necessity of the Government in maintaining a Standard Currency. Thus each consumer is not only insuring himself but also protecting other con- sumers when he assists a Reliable Manufacturer in upholding his Trade-Mark and all that it stands for. Therefore, we urge all users of our Athletic Goods to assist us in maintaining the Spalding Standard of Excellence, by insisting that our Trade-Mark be plainly stamped on all athletic goods which they buy, because without this precaution our best efforts towards maintaining Standard Quality and preventing fraudulent substitution will be ineffectual. Manufacturers of Standard Articles invariably suffer the reputation of being high-priced, and this sentiment is fostered and emphasized by makers of "inferior croods." with whom low prices are the main consideration. . Goods, with a reputation to uphold and a gher prices than a manufacturer of cheap for Standard Quality depends principally One copy del. to Cat. Div. no quicksand more unstable than poverty andard Quality. AUS 12 -^^^^:^^S^y'>i'=j<^^ I LIBRARY OF CONGRESS ATHLETIC LIB A separate book covers evei and is Official and Standard Price 10 cents each 005 823 194 # GRAND PRIZE GRAND PRIX ST. LOUIS, 1904 SPALDING PARIS, 1900 ATHLETIC GOODS ARE THE STANDARD OF THE WORLD A. G. Spalding ^ Bros. MAINTAIN WHOLESALE and RETAIL STORES /n the FOLLOWING CITIES- NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA BOSTON BALTIMORE CHICAGO ST.LOUIS KANSAS CITY MINNEAPOLIS WASHINGTON PITTSBURG BUFFALO SYRACUSE SAN FRANCISCO CINCINNATI DENVER DETROIT NEW ORLEANS CLEVELAND LONDON. ENGLAND ATLANTA SEATTLE BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND DALLAS COLUMBUS EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND ST. PAUL SYDNEY. AUSTRALIA MONTREAL, CANA D Factories owned and operated by A. G. Spalding 6, Bros, and where cllofSpcldi-^ 'r a de -Marked AltJlctic Goods arc mcdc arc located i !■> the fallowing ci1i( s NEW YORK CHICAGO SAN FRANCISCO CmCOPEE» BIASS. JBROOKLYN BOSTON PHIIJU>ECPHIA tiONDON. EN6.