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 I XJ THOMAS J. BROWNE. j | 
 
 THE ^vriter•s experience with anything resembling hockey was 
 when, as a boy of twelve, he played the game of "shinny'' 
 or "shinty," as it is called in some places. In this a wooden 
 block, a stone, a ball, or anything about two inches in diameter, 
 sufficed for a -shinny," while a broom or umbrella handle or branch 
 of a tree of suitable shape took the place of the present expensive 
 hockey stick, with its mathematically correct curves and dimension?, 
 and finished surface. Two large stones about three yards apart at 
 each end of the field or vacant lot, as it usually chanced to be, served 
 as goal marks, between which the " shinny " had to be forced. 
 
 The number of players on each side was not limited. Every one 
 with the "gang" or crowd at the time was expected to play; the 
 more the merrier. The game was started by each "side " lining up 
 at its end of the field and then sending its fleetest runner to the centre, 
 where the "shinny" was placed, the side with the fastest runner get- 
 ting first strike. The "off-side " rule was observed, " shinny on your 
 own side" being the warning cry, which, if not obeyed, brought a 
 blow across the offender's shins. 
 
 Whether "shinny" represents a stage from which the present game 
 of hockey evoluted, or whether it is a degenerate form of the latter, 
 the writer is not certain. At any rate the early state of hockey in 
 England resembled "shinny," and this is now looked upon as the 
 barbarous era out of which the game has grown, under the fostering 
 care of the Hockey Association of England. An important step in 
 the development of the game was taken on the adoption of the "strik- 
 ing circle," from the inside of which the ball must receive its final 
 touch in being sent through the goal. This feature encouraged "drib- 
 bling" and passing between the players and lessened the advantage 
 of heavy and reckless striking, as a ball driven through the goal by a 
 blow outside the striking circle does not score. 
 
 Novices at "bullying" who are at all nervous have a difficult time 
 controlling themselves sufficiently to calmly tap the ground and their 
 opponents' sticks thrice in succession- before making a strike at the 
 
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 ball lying so temptingly near. It is so easy to succumb to the tempta- 
 tion to avoid the last tap, and, instead, strike at the ball — fine train- 
 ing in self-control. The forwards are the rush line; the object of the 
 backs is to feed to them; they do the aggressive work, while the men 
 in the rear are expected to act on the defensive. The position of 
 goal keeper, although an important one, is the least desirable of all. 
 Forbidden to leave his post, he must stand there, cold as it may be, 
 and occasionally, as the ball comes near, be on the alert to interpose 
 himself between the ball and the goal. And the stronger his team 
 the less work for him, as the ball will then be kept down toward the 
 opponents' goal. He has great responsibility, yet with no opportunity 
 to distinguish himself in the aggressive work of the team. Woe 
 befall him if he lets the ball pass ; but if he is successful— well, he 
 has simply done his duty. It would seem but fair that all the players 
 on the team should take their turn at this undesirable post. Bodily 
 contact of player with player being only accidental, weight does not 
 count for so much as it does in foot ball. Speed and endurance are 
 prime requisites in a first class hockey player. Be the man ever so 
 light he can soon, with steady practice, come into possession of these 
 elements. The game is similar to foot ball in that it gives a man 
 all-round exercise in the open air. The vigorous running gives splen- 
 did development of heart and lung power, even surpassing foot ball 
 in this respect. The player gets the wrist of a fencer and the accuracy 
 of a golfer, for he must be able to twist the ball quickly from his 
 opponent and to pick it up and dribble it along at his greatest speed 
 down the field before he may hope to " pass " successfully to his com- 
 panions and earn the reputation of a good team player. The game 
 calls for physical courage, though, perhaps, not to the same extent as 
 foot ball ; still it requires pluck to dash in where sticks are apparently 
 flying rather wildly, at imminent danger to heads as well as shins and 
 ankles. The element of danger, as might be supposed, is greater 
 among novices, for, as the player becomes more experienced, he 
 learns how to keep his stick down, to hit the ball rather than the 
 other fellow's shins, to jump and avoid a reckless blow and to dodge 
 a hard hit ball from near goal. He learns that reckless striking only 
 wastes time, endangers others, besides exposing his team to losses 
 from penalties inflicted by the umpire. The percentage of accidents 
 
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 from hockey is much smaller than in foot ball, and the injuries a/e 
 never of a serious character, being merely barked shins or knuckles, 
 and occasionally a bruised head from a backward spring or an "off- 
 side " play. The proportion of sore shins and knuckles can be greatly 
 lessened by proper covering with shin guards and gloves. It seems 
 to be a game well adapted to Association use, and, judging from its 
 success at the Springfield Training School, it should prove a populaj 
 fall game, especially in those places where foot ball has been dis- 
 couraged because of its danger to untrained men, its expensiveness or 
 because of other causes. To put it in basket ball style — hockey 
 "can be played on any ground free from obstruction." Of course, 
 the nearer level the ground the better the control of the ball. An 
 ordinary vacant lot cleared of rubbish will furnish opportunity for 
 many enjoyable games. There need be no limit to the number of 
 players, other than the size of the field, unless a team is formed to 
 play outside teams. 
 
 The outfit is comparatively inexpensive. A stick and ball are all 
 that is absolutely needed. Two stones at each end of the field may 
 do duty as goal posts, if nothing better can be found. Shin guards 
 and gloves add to one's comfort, although many players find little use 
 for gloves. 
 
 The principles of the game are easily mastered. The four points 
 to remember are : Hit the ball toward your opponents' goal ; don't 
 raise your stick higher than your head ; strike from right to left and 
 you'll always be •' on side." 
 
 The last strike for goal must be made from inside the striking 
 circle. Hockey resembles basket ball in that the elements in both 
 are easily learned, and both possess great opportunities for the de- 
 velopment of skill. The two games possess so many features in com- 
 mon, that what can be said of one may well be applied to the other. 
 
 The Springfield Training School has played the game for the past 
 four years, giving part of the fall to hockey and part to foot ball. 
 The enthusiasm over the class hockey championship has been as 
 great, if not greater than formerly, when the classes played for the 
 foot ball championship. To the average spectator, unacquainted 
 with the fine points of play in both games, hockey is more interesting 
 than foot ball. The open play with the men continually in motion, 
 
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 Dlayers running to and fro in their brightly colored uniforms, the 
 frequent sprint of two opponents after a hard hit ball with the slower 
 men trailing out behind; the wriggling and squirming of the men in 
 a scrimmage near the goal, then the sudden melting away of the mass 
 as the ball is sent out and down the field by a fortunate blow, the 
 sticks flying high as the men go yelling after the spinning ball, the 
 cry of ♦♦sticks," "you're off side, " "a goal, a goal," or perhaps one 
 betokening a hard hit shin, all combine to make a scene, beside M'hicb 
 toot ball, from the spectacular point of view, appears prosaic. 
 
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 THE GAME OF LAWN HOCKEY 
 
 AND ITS ADAPTABILITY TO ATHLETIC CLUPS 
 AND THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. 
 
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 Captain Hockey Team, Class '99, Springfield Training School, 
 Champions for Three Years. 
 
 THE game of hockey finds its origin in ancient history, when the 
 Romans played with a stuffed leather ball, and, because of 
 the bent stick used to strike the ball, it has sometimes been 
 called Bandy Ball. The English people have played in this game 
 more than any other nation, and at one time it became such an en- 
 thusiastic sport and was played to such an extent, that it became a 
 public nuisance and a law was enacted forbidding the game, but the 
 law was soon repealed. A few years ago it was introduced into 
 America. 
 
 The game Avas introduced in the Sprinfield Training School by Dr. 
 McCurdy in the fall of 1896, and after a season of play the English 
 rules were adopted, and so far as we can learn, this school is the only 
 place in this country where the English game is played 
 
 The field on which the game is played is a little smaller than a 
 foot ball field, it being one hundred yards long and not more than 
 sixty nor less than fifty yards wide. The longer sides are known as 
 «'side lines," and the shorter sides "goal lines." In the centre of 
 each goal line two upright posts shall be placed twelve feet apart, . 
 with a cross bar seven feet from the ground, which shall constitute 
 the goals. The ball is an ordinary cricket ball, The stick is curved 
 atone end and must be small enough to pass through a ring two inches 
 in diameter. There should be eleven men on each side, but it may 
 be played by six or seven. The men take their names from the posi-, 
 tion they play, viz.: three forwards, five rushes, two backs or guards 
 and one goal tend. When there are less than eleven men take out 
 first a forward, then two rushes, and a guard, and so on. 
 
 The following diagram will explain the best position of the men at 
 the beginning of the game : 
 
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 Nos. I, 2 and 3 Advance Forwards. 
 
 No. 4 Forwards. 
 
 Nos. 5, 6 and 7 Forwards. 
 
 Nos. 8 and 9 Advance Guards. 
 
 No. 10 Guard. 
 
 No. II Goal Tend. 
 
 At the beginning of the game and after each goal, the ball is put in 
 play at the centre of the field, by what is known as the "bully," to be 
 played as follows : one of each side shall stand facing the side line 
 and shall strike the ground on his own side of the ball, and the stick 
 of his opponent over the ball alternately three times ; after which 
 either player may strike the ball, and the moment the ball is touched 
 it is in play. During this bully the players on either side shall be 
 "on side," i. e., between the ball and his own goal line. 
 
 When the ball is put in play the "forwards" rush down the field 
 on their opponent's territory, and the "rushes," by a system of 
 diagonal passing, advance the ball past the rush line of their oppo- 
 nents, and endeavor to get the ball into the hands of the " forwards," 
 who should be inside or near the "striking circle." The "striking 
 circle" is made by drawing a line twelve feet long in front of each 
 goal, parallel to the goal line, and tifteen yards from it. The ends of 
 the line to be curved round to the goal lines, using each post as the 
 centre of the arc. This circle is the only place from which a goal 
 may be scored. The forwards now having possession of the ball, all 
 the rushes assist to pass the ball through the goal, if possible, which, 
 if accomplished, counts for them one point. The advance guards 
 Nos. 8 and 9 in diagram, should fall back a few paces behind the line 
 of scrimmage to return the ball, if the opponents get it past the other 
 rushes. The guard lies well back, and, as his name indicates, his 
 principal duty is to check any assault made on his goal. He should 
 never advance past the centre of the field, and always hold the same 
 relative position. He must be a sure hit, and never allow the ball to 
 pass him. He should also be able to make accurate long hits. It 
 must be remembered that no definite place can be assigned each 
 player at all times of- the game, as the position will vary with the 
 strength of the opposing team, or the individual members, the speed 
 of the men, etc.; but each man on the team is to hold, as far as pos- 
 
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 sible, his own relative position, which will enable the other members 
 of his team to pass the ball to him without taking time, which is valu- 
 able, to locate him. This will simplify matters, and team work be 
 made stronger and play more effective. The goal tend stands firm, 
 never neglecting the space allotted to him between the goal posts, 
 and when the ball is forced to him, he kicks the ball (he being the 
 only person on the team allowed to kick the ball), or strikes it, plac- 
 ing it to one side so as to prevent the ball from passing the goal. In 
 no case when the ball is in the striking circle should it be allowed to 
 remain in front of the goal ; the defenders must use their skill and 
 agility and put it off to one side. 
 
 No player is allowed to raise his stick above his shoulders at any 
 time when striking at the ball, and the stroke must always be from 
 right to left. The ball may be stopped by any part of the person 
 but advanced by the stick only (except in case of goal tend). Hook- 
 ing sticks is allowable when within striking distance of the ball. 
 Great skill may be developed in hooking sticks, e. g., when an oppo- 
 nent has the advantage and is about to have a strong hit, one is often 
 able to hook his stick and allow another of his own side to take the 
 ball. Play with the back of the stick is not allowable. If during any 
 part of the game, the ball passes the side line, it must be rolled, not 
 thrown back, from the spot where it crossed the line, by one of the 
 opposite side to that of the player who last touched the ball. It may 
 be rolled any way except forward. 
 
 A "free hit" shall be given to opposite side when any player shall 
 transgress any of the following rules : 
 
 1. Raise stick above shoulders during stroke. 
 
 2. Kicking ball (except goal tend). 
 
 3. Off-side play, i. e., when a player hits the ball and another 
 player of the same side is nearer his opponent's goal line than three 
 of his opponents. 
 
 4. Playing with back of stick. 
 
 5. Striking ball other than from right to left. 
 
 6. Pushing, tripping, collaring, kicking, charging, or any unneces- 
 sary rough play. 
 
 7. Fouling, i. e., crossing a man from left to right when he is 
 about to strike the ball. 
 
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 On a free hit no player of offending side shall be within five yards 
 of spot where hit is made, and the striker must not touch the ball 
 again until it has been touched by another player. 
 
 When the defending side transgress any of the above rules (except 
 Nos. I and 5), inside of the striking circle, a "penalty bully" shall 
 be given, at which time alUplayers, except the offender and one from 
 the other side, shall be outside of striking circle, and the two shall 
 bully as at the centre, only no other player may interfere until a goal 
 has been scored or the ball passes outside of striking circle ; in the 
 event of the latter, the ball is again in play for all the players. 
 
 Breaking rules Nos. l and 5 by defendants inside of striking circle, 
 a "bully" only may be given. 
 
 When the ball passes the goal line outside of goal, by the stroke or 
 kick of defendants, a "free hit" shall be given from the corner 
 where the side and goal lines meet ; and, during this hit, all of the 
 defending side shall be back of goal line, and attacking side outside 
 of striking circle. If the attacking side puts the ball over goal line 
 outside of goal, it shall be a "bully" at the twenty-five yard line, to 
 be played same as bully at the centre. 
 
 The time of the game shall be two thirty-five minute halves, with 
 ten minutes intermission, subject to change if both sides are agreed. 
 
 Why an Association and Club Game. 
 
 The writer of this article wishes every director to consider the fol- 
 lowing reasons why, in his opinion, the game should be given a place 
 on the athletic schedule of every Young Men's Christian Association 
 and athletic club. 
 
 1. Any person who can run and has free use of his arms can play 
 the game ; and, as the Association seeks to develop the unskilful, 
 neglected man, rather than the one already well proportioned and 
 trained, this game is peculiarly suited to such men, while it neces- 
 sarily follows that the more skilful the player, the more interesting 
 the game. 
 
 2. It is an inexpensive game, as all the apparatus needed is a ball 
 and a curved stick for each man. The stick may be cut from a tree 
 and trimmed down to the regulation size, or it may be purchased 
 from any sporting house. Almost any field will do, simply mark out 
 
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 roughly a rectangle and drive stakes tor goals. It is a splendid game 
 to play when on an " outing," 
 
 3. It is a true physical educator in the following respects : 
 
 (a) It develops endurance, as there is plenty of running ; and this 
 will also develop the capacity of the heart and lungs. It is a good 
 game to precede foot ball. 
 
 (b) Agility is improved. When one is surrounded by several oppo- 
 nents it takes little time to learn that the quickest striker has the 
 advantage. 
 
 (c) Self-control is also brought into action. The rules place certain 
 restrictions so as to allow no ungentlemanly or dangerous play, and 
 in this, as in all competitive sports, the temptation of unfairness often 
 meets the player, which if avoided, will not only assist his physical 
 make-up, but the whole man. 
 
 (d) Accuracy is developed to a remarkable degree. To be able to 
 strike the ball as you meet it from all sides, with a stick not more 
 than two inches in diameter, is one essential to a good player ; for to 
 take time to stop the ball with some part of the body before the stroke 
 is made, often means to lose the ball to an opponent, which accuracy 
 might have avoided. 
 
 (e) Speed is certain to be increased by the very nature of the game. 
 
 4. While it is always possible for accidents to occur, the danger in 
 hockey is reduced to a minimum. 
 
 5. Skill is not essential to any player. This gives at once to 
 hockey the advantage over other games, as for example, in lacrosse 
 one must be able to catch the ball in the lacrosse net before he can 
 begin to play ; in base ball the pitcher and catcher must have a cer- 
 tain amount of skill to make the game interesting, so also with minton, 
 tennis, and the other outdoor sports. 
 
 Rules for American Lawn Hockey. 
 
 J. H. MCCURDY, M.D. 
 
 I. The grounds shall be no yards long, and not more than 60 nor 
 less than 50 yards wide. They shall be inclosed by heavy white lines 
 marked with lime upon the ground. The longer sides shall be called 
 the side lines, the shorter the goal lines. 
 
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 50 TO 60 YARDS 
 
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 Diagram of Field of Play, American Lawn Hockey. 
 
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 2. Striking Circle. From the centre of each goal line, within a 
 radius of 15 yards, shall be drawn an arc of a circle. The space 
 inclosed between this arc and the goal line shall be called the Striking 
 Circle. 
 
 3. The field of play shall be divided into two equal parts by a lime 
 line parallel to the goal lines. Lime lines shall be drawn 25 yards 
 from the goal lines and parallel to them. 
 
 4. The goals. The centre of the goal shall be in the centre of the 
 goal line. The goal shall consist of two upright posts 12 feet apart, 
 with a cross bar 10 feet from the ground. 
 
 5. The ball shall be an ordinary cricket ball. 
 
 6. Sticks. The sticks must be able to pass through a ring two 
 inches in diameter. They shall not be more than one inch thick. 
 They shall be of wood without metal fittings or sharp edges. 
 
 7. Clothing. The players shall not wear metal spikes in their 
 shoes, or any other hard substance which in the judgment of the 
 referee would injure any other player. 
 
 The game shall be played by two teams of eleven men each. The 
 players shall be called advance forwards, forivards, advance guards, 
 guards, and a goal tend. The captains may change this number by 
 mutual agreement. 
 
 8. The officials shall be a referee and two umpires. The duties 
 of the referee : 
 
 {a) He shall put the ball in play at the beginning of the game, and 
 whenever time has been called. lie shall see that the grounds, ball, 
 sticks, and clothing, are according to regulation. He shall have the 
 power, after warning, to suspend a player because of rough play. 
 
 {b) He shall act as timekeeper, notifying the captains not less than 
 five nor more than ten minutes of the close of each half, giving the 
 number of minutes of remaining play. 
 
 {c) He shall decide all points not definitely covered in these rules, 
 but shall have no power to change decisions under the jurisdiction 
 of other officials. The referee shall suspend the game immediately 
 if a player is incapacitated. No delay shall continue for more than 
 two minutes. When play is resumed, the ball shall be bullied from 
 the spot where it was when time was called. 
 
 9. The umpires shall each judge independently. Each shall 
 
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 assume responsibility for one side and one goal line, and for half of 
 the field of play. They shall, however, judge on sticks over the 
 entire field, as divided in rule 3. They shall be judge of the position, 
 progress, and ownership of the ball in their respective halves of the 
 field. The umpires are responsible for the calling of all fouls and the 
 enforcement of all penalties for violation of rules. 
 
 10. The choice of goals shall be tossed for at the beginning of the 
 game by the captains. The teams shall change goals at half time. 
 Each half of the game shall occupy 35 minutes. Ten minutes inter, 
 mission shall be allowed between the halves of the game. The game 
 shall start by a bully (see rule 15, c and d) from the middle of the 
 field with all players on their own side of the ball. 
 
 11. A goal is scored when the ball has passed between the goal 
 posts, beneath the cross bar, and entirely over the goal line, provided 
 the ball has been struck by or glanced from the stick of a player or 
 person of a defender while within the striking circle. 
 
 12. The ball may be stopped with hand or any portion of the 
 body, but it must not be held, picked up, carried, kicked, knocked 
 on or back, except with the front of the stick, and then only from the 
 ground or below the knee. 
 
 Chargihg, tripping, kicking, collaring or shinning, shall not be 
 allowed. A player shall not go between the ball and his opponent 
 so as to obstruct him, nor cross him from the left so as to foul him. 
 If the player cross and touch the ball before touching his opponent, 
 no foul shall be called. 
 
 The goal keeper, except in a penalty bully (see rule 15, e), may kick 
 the ball while within the striking circle. He shall be named by his 
 captain at the commencement of the game. The goal keeper shall 
 not be changed until players and officials have been duly notified. 
 
 13. Off side. A player is off side if he is ahead of the ball when 
 it is hit by his partner unless there be at least three of his opponents 
 nearer their own goal line than himself. This rule shall not apply in 
 the striking circle provided the man was on side when the ball entered 
 the striking circle. He shall not play the ball, nor approach within 
 five yards, nor in any way interfere with any other player, until the 
 ball has been touched or hit by an opponent. 
 
 14. Sticks. All strokes in striking must be from right to left. 
 
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 The stick must not during any portion of the stroke rise above th 
 shoulder. Participation in the game is allowable only when the 
 player has his stick in his hand. With a free hit intentional under- 
 cutting or raising the ball above the hips is not allowable. Fencing 
 or hooking sticks is allowable only when one of the players is within 
 striking distance of the ball. Hooking of an opponent is not allow- 
 able. The back of the stick shall not be used for stopping or striking 
 the ball. The back of the stick consists of the outer edge and right- 
 hand surface M'hile held in striking position. 
 
 15. The bully and penalty bully are methods of putting the ball 
 in play either at the beginning of the game, after time has been called, 
 or after a foul. The bully is played as follows : 
 
 (a) All players must be on their own side of the ball ; that is, 
 between their own goal and the ball. 
 
 (3) All players except the man from each side acting as bully must 
 be at least five yards from the ball until it has been hit. 
 
 (c) Each player shall strike the ground on his own side of the ball 
 and his opponent's stick three times alternately. The ball shall then 
 be in play for these two men. After it has been hit by one of these 
 men, it shall then be in play for all. 
 
 (a') The two bullies shall stand facing the side lines, and in a 
 position to strike toward their opponent's goal. 
 
 (e) The penalty bully is given only for violation of Rule 12 made 
 by the defending side within their striking circle, this penalty bully 
 to be between the offender and one player selected by the other side. 
 All other players shall be outside striking circle. These two men 
 shall play the ball, without aid or hindrance from other players, until 
 a goal has been scored, or the ball has been batted outside the striking 
 circle, when it shall be in play for all. Violation of this section shall 
 give a free hit to the offended side from the spot where the ball was 
 when the foul occurred. All bullies from breach of rules shall take 
 place on the spot where the breach occurs. 
 
 16. A free hit is given for all fouls except those made by the de- 
 fending side within their own striking circle, when a bully shall be 
 given, except for violation of Rule 12, which shall give penalty bully. 
 When a free hit is made, all members of the offending side shall be 
 at least five yards away. 
 
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 17. Playing in from out of bounds. When the ball passes out over 
 the side lines, it shall be'r^'/Z^di' in at right angles to side line or toward 
 goal of player rolling in. It shall be rolled in from the point where 
 it crossed the side line by one of the opposite side to that of the player 
 who last touched it. All players shall stand not less than five yards 
 from the player rolling in the ball. The player rolling in the ball 
 must be out of bounds, and shall not again touch the ball until it has 
 been touched or hit by some other player. 
 
 When the ball is hit over the goal line, without scoring a goal, Ijy 
 the attacking side, it must be brought into the field of play 25 yards 
 in a direction at right angles to the goal line from where it crossed 
 such line, and there "bullied." 
 
 If the ball glance off or is hit behind the goal line by one of the 
 defending side, the attacking side shall have a free hit from within 
 one yard of the nearest corner flag. At the time of such free hit, all 
 defenders must be behind their own goal line, and all the attacking 
 side outside the striking circle. The attacking side cannot score a 
 goal from such free hit until it has been touched or hit by the de- 
 fenders, or has been stopped dead on the ground by the attacking 
 side. 
 
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 \ TETHER BALL. ^V 
 
 I • I I 
 
 THE origin of games is a history of the development of one game 
 from another. Thus, we have continuous records extending 
 back to the old Roman period of games played with rackets. 
 Out of the original crude forms have developed the higher, as seen in 
 the highly differentiated forms of Pelota in Spain, and Court and 
 Lawn Tennis in England. A new game recently developed out of 
 Lawn Tennis is Tether Ball. One of the difficulties in connection 
 with practicing the strokes in Lawn Tennis is the obvious one of the 
 recovering the balls that have been driven. Accordingly, it occurred 
 to some bright individual that the ball might be tethered from an up- 
 right post, The ball upon being struck almost inevitably tended to 
 wind the string that held it around the pole. It was but a step beyond 
 this to the production of a game — two individuals standing on opposite 
 sides of a pole, each endeavoring to wind the ball around the pole in 
 different directions. Thus, we have the popular game of Tether Ball. 
 The step formulating the rules defining heights, distances, and the 
 like, is the remaining one necessary. It is made in the following 
 article. 
 
 The great advantage of the game is the limited space demanded by 
 the sport — a piece of ground twenty feet square is sufficient. There 
 are no balls to chase, no expensive net or back-stop to be erected, no 
 exasperating waits looking for the ball, no close decisions for the um- 
 pire as to whether the ball was in or out ; the game is rapid, interest- 
 ing, inexpensive, limited in area demanded, can be played by women 
 as well as by men. These elements account for its popularity, and 
 warrant a belief that it will become still more popular. 
 
 Rules of Tether Tennis* 
 
 THE POLE. 
 
 I. The pole shall be an upright wooden pole, standing lo feet 
 out of the ground. It must b? in a vertical position and firmly em- 
 
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 TETHER BALL 
 
SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. ^3 
 
 bedded in the earth so as not to vibrate. The pole shall be 7% inches 
 in circumference at the ground ; it may taper towards its upper end. 
 There shall be a black band 2 inches broad painted around the 
 pole 6 feet above the ground. 
 
 THE COURT. 
 
 2. The court may be any smooth piece of ground, either grassed 
 or not. It must be free from all obstructions. A circle shall be 
 drawn about the pole on the ground having a 3-foot radius. A 
 straight line 20 feet long shall bisect the circle, dividing the court 
 into two sections, as per diagram. Six feet from the pole at right 
 angles to and on each side of the line of division, there shall be two 
 plainly marked crosses. They are to be known as the service crosses. 
 
 THE BALL. 
 
 3. The ball shall be a championship tennis ball, having a strong 
 linen tight-fitting cover. It shall be fastened to a string with a ring 
 made oMinen cord. No metal shall be used on the ball. The ball 
 shall be suspended from the top of the pole by a piece of heavy braided 
 fish-line. The cord must allow the ball to hang 7% feet ; thus, when 
 
 'hanging at rest, it will be 2y, feet from the ground. 
 
 THE GAME. 
 
 4. (I) The game shall be played by two opponents who shall toss 
 rackets for court. The loser shall have service. 
 
 (2) The game shall be started by the service. This shall be done 
 from the centre of each person's court at the point marked with a 
 
 cross. 
 
 (3) The ball may be struck in any manner with the racket in the 
 direction before agreed upon, the endeavor being to wind the string 
 upon the pole above the black line. The ball may be hit but once. 
 It must then go into the opponent's court. A violation of this is a 
 
 foul. 
 
 (4) The winner of the toss shall determine in which direction he 
 will endeavor to wind the ball. His opponent must then endeavor to 
 prevent his winding the ball in that direction, and must endeavor to 
 wind it in the opposite direction. 
 
 (5) Each player must keep wholly within his own court. This in- 
 cludes his arm and his racket. He must not step on or over the circle 
 about the pole. A violation of this rule constitutes a foul. 
 
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 (6) If the String winds around the handle of the racket of one ^'f 
 the players, this is a foul. In case the string winds about the pole 
 below the black mark, this counts a foul on the person in whose favor 
 the string is wound, 
 
 (7) Penalty for all fouls is a free hit by the opponent from the ser- 
 vice cross. 
 
 (8) If in taking the ball for service, it must be either wound or un- 
 wound on the pole a half turn in order to reach the other side, it shall 
 be unwound. 
 
 (9) The game is won when the string has been completely wound 
 up on the pole above the black line. 
 
 (10) The person winning the majority out of eleven games wins the 
 set. 
 
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 ^ GOLF-CROQUET xu 
 
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 The course on anv lawn or field depends on the shape of the 
 be taken of the actnal distances between these wtck s, tt bemg 
 
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 secntence is in plain view of the last one passed, that .s, No. 3 
 
 place; usually eight, but, as in golf, you .nay have less, and go 
 
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 through all the wickets, is ''-.«>"-.• „,^'^,\:Ti,e player who 
 
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 The mallets designed for the game are different from the 
 croquet mallets, having longer handles and a bevel so arranged 
 on one end of the mallet that it will lift the ball clear of the 
 turf, and drive it in the direction of the prolongation of the axis 
 of the mallet head. 
 
 The advantages claimed for this game are : 
 
 First — Any shaped lawn may be utilized, and without much 
 preparation ; a few yards near the wicket levelled off is all that 
 is necessary. 
 
 Second — Only one club is necessary and no assistants or 
 "caddies." 
 
 Third — The ball is cheap and not easily lost. 
 
 Fourth — The outfit is portable and little science or time is 
 necessary to lay out the course. 
 
 Fifth — The wickets being removable, there is no disfiguration 
 of the lawn. 
 
 Sixth — One gets quite the same exercise as in golf, and the 
 accurate play of croquet is fairly well retained in the passage of 
 the wickets. The same element of luck also comes in. 
 
 To play the game : 
 
 It may be played by two or four people, and those having 
 started over the course, more may start without confusion. Pre- 
 suming there are two players, "A" and "B," "A" starts by placing 
 the ball on the place chosen for the start, and carefully estimat- 
 ing the distance, endeavors to send the ball as close as possible 
 to the first wicket ; this is stroke i for "A." "B" then follows 
 with his stroke i. Now going to where their balls are, the one 
 farthest from the wicket plays stroke 2, and if he is still the 
 farthest away, he plays stroke 3, but if stroke 2 carries him 
 closer than his opponent, the opponent plays his stroke 2. This 
 is continued until both players get through the wicket, the num- 
 ber of strokes necessary being carefully kept by each. If a 
 player can strike with his ball the other ball, his stroke is free, 
 and not counted. The other ball can be replaced or left, and he 
 can either play from where the ball lies or take it to any spot 
 within the radius of a mallet's head from the ball struck. In no 
 
28 Spalding's athletic library. 
 
 case can he assume to have passed through a wicket. In playing 
 with four players, two play as partners, like in golf, using one 
 ball, and alternating strokes. 
 
 Having passed through the first wicket, the others are made 
 in like manner, counting all strokes made, first for each wicket 
 and second for all wickets. The player having the least number 
 of aggregate strokes, wins the game, if the game be "All Strokes," 
 and the player winning the majority of wickets wins the game, 
 if the game be "All Wickets." 
 
 Rules for Golf-Croquet 
 
 1. Settle upon some spot as the CENTRE of the lawn (or 
 ground) to be used. 
 
 2. Place the wickets so that they face the centre of the lawn. 
 All strokes through wickets are made toivards the centre. 
 
 3. In placing the wickets it is necessary that the next wicket 
 in sequence be plainly in sight, indicated by a flag if distance 
 be great. 
 
 4. The play is carried along alternately until near a wicket, 
 when the ball farthest off (or the one out of position for going 
 through the wicket), continues the play. 
 
 5. In counting total strokes, and net wickets, the least total 
 wins the game. This is the ordinary game called "All Strokes." 
 
 6. The game, by wickets, is played by competing in number of 
 strokes for each wicket until one or the other passes the wicket, 
 then start afresh for the next wicket. Even strokes at any 
 wicket serves to halve it, as in golf. This is called "All Wicket" 
 game. 
 
 7. If a ball strikes another ball, the player is entitled to the 
 stroke free ; that is, the stroke is not counted in his score, and he 
 plays again at once. It may be played either from where it lies 
 or within the length of a mallet head from the ball struck. 
 
 8. When a ball is struck by another, it may be replaced or left 
 where knocked, at the pleasure of the owner, who must decide at 
 once. See second sentence of Rule 7. 
 
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 9. Count must be kept of the number of strokes necessary to 
 make (or go through) each wicket, unless playing under Rule 6. 
 
 10. Should a ball become entrapped in a hole or puddle where 
 it is impossible to handle it with a mallet, it may be lifted out ; 
 the player, then, with his back to the centre, throws the ball over 
 his shoulder and counts up two (2) strokes on his score. 
 
 11. With a ball out of bounds or in a hedge, it may be thrown 
 by hand toward the centre, counting up two strokes to the player. 
 
 12. All strokes count, wdiether the player hits the ball or 
 misses it. 
 
 13. If, oil the drive from any wicket, a player should split the 
 ball so badly as to render it erratic in flight, he may start over 
 from the wicket last passed with a new ball. 
 
 14. Rule 13 refers to the first stroke from a wicket, if, however, 
 the ball be split on a subsequent stroke, he must continue to play 
 that ball (or the larger portion of it), until he passes his next 
 wicket, when he may take a new ball. 
 
 15. The first stroke from each wicket is begun from any point 
 within the radius of six (6) feet from that wicket. This rule is 
 general, whether playing "All Strokes" or "All Wickets." 
 
 16. In playing with four, each pair uses one ball, alternating 
 their shots. If with three players, each takes a ball, and the 
 play is competitive for each wicket. 
 
 17. The favorite handicap with three players is, for the best 
 player to beat both the others ; that is, either player of the two 
 winning a wicket, wins for both, like "best ball" in golf. 
 
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 r HAND TENNIS ^^ 
 
 Y BY E. J. GIANNINI. tU I 
 
 The game, which may be played cither in singles or doubles, 
 is ,as follows : 
 
 "A" serves the ball to the opposing player, "B," who stands 
 diagonally opposite. "B" attempts to return the ball over the 
 net and within bounds, and failing, "A" scores one point. If 
 "B" returns the ball, and *'A" fails to return to "B," it is "hand 
 out," and no points are scored. "B" then serves, and play con- 
 tinues as above described. The player first scoring t^venty-five 
 points wins the game. 
 
 In both singles and doubles, the server alternates from right 
 to left court, until losing the ball. 
 
 RULES, 
 
 1. The server must stand back of the base line, within the 
 limits of the width of the court. 
 
 2. The ball must be bounced to the floor outside of the base 
 line before striking it on the serve. 
 
 3. The ball may be returned after the serve either on the first 
 bounce or on the fly; on the serve the ball must be returned on 
 the first bounce. 
 
 4. The ball may be struck wath either hand, but not with both 
 together. 
 
 5. In serving, two tries are allowed if necessary to place the 
 ball in the proper court. . If two faults result, it is ''hand out." 
 
 6. A "Let" is the same as in lawn tennis. 
 
 7. In serving, if the ball goes into the net it is "hand out." 
 
 8. Stepping over the foul line at the net, striking the net with 
 the hand or reaching over the net is foul. 
 
 9. A ball which rebounds by striking any part of the person 
 other than the hand is foul. 
 
 10. A ball striking on the boundary or court lines is good. 
 
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 11. Any fonls committed by the server or serving side is "hand 
 out." 
 
 12. "Hand out" is the loss of the ball to the opposing side. 
 
 HAND TENNIS COURT. 
 
 Court is 40 feet long and 16 feet wide; net is 2 feet high, and 
 hung 2 feet 6 inches from the floor. Foul lines are 3 feet on 
 
 
 
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 ^^ VOLLEY BALL ^^ 
 
 Volley Ball has this advantage, that it can be played on most 
 any sized court ; the regulation s.ixe, however, being twenty-five 
 feet wide and fifty feet long, to " be divided into two square 
 courts, twenty-five by twenty-five feet, by a net. 
 
 The game is valuable from a hygienic standpoint, as the chest 
 is never in a contracted position during the play. 
 
 It especially appeals to desk workers, as the ball while in 
 play is almost constantly higher than the head, and when bat- 
 ting it is necessary to raise the arms high, which has a marked 
 effect on the deepening and broadening of the chest. 
 
 The back and neck muscles, which have a relation to erect 
 carriage, are strengthened by watching and batting the ball 
 while higher than one's head. 
 
 This position has also a tendency to correct round shoulders 
 and the forward position of the head so common to those assum- 
 ing positions during the day which require the head to droop 
 forward, such as desk workers, stenographers, compositors, etc. 
 
 Quick, accurate judgment is developed by the receiving and 
 returning the ball advantageously for one's side. 
 
 The lower limbs are brought actively into play, as it is often 
 necessary for the player to cover a large territory; this depends 
 on the size of the court and the number of players ; the smaller 
 the number the more territory to be covered and consequently 
 the more vigorous the play. 
 
 It may be played by either sex and individuals of most any 
 age, as it can be played with interest and profit by all classes, as 
 it lends itself to all classes and conditions of players. 
 
 I — The Athlete who desires a vigorous game can adopt that 
 style of game. 
 
 2 — The SeJiool Boy or Girl who have been occupied mentally 
 in school, therefore demanding plenty of physical activity, can 
 limit the number of players, thereby covering a larger territory 
 and get full benefit physically. 
 
SPALDING S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 33 
 
 3 — The Business Man after being confined in his office all day 
 requires a game where he will be so occupied that he will for- 
 get the serious things of life and at the same time correct the 
 faulty posture he has assumed while at his desk. This game is 
 a panacea to such when played so as to bring these results. 
 
 The physical worker who is occupied all day with purely 
 physical labor needs a game where the mental faculties will be 
 exercised. If played with a large number on each side so the 
 physical activity is minimized, he will find just such mental 
 stimulus as he needs. Team work and a great amount of pass- 
 ing on one's own side, coupled with intricate plays, tend to fix 
 attention and results in satisfying the need of this class. 
 
 The whole body is brought into healthy activity, and after a 
 good game the individual is at peace with himself and the whole 
 world. 
 
 It cures the blues. 
 
 VOLLEY BALL RULES. 
 
 Volley Ball is a game which is well fitted for the gymnasium, 
 but which may also be played out of doors. Any number of per- 
 sons may play that is convenient to the place. It consists of 
 keeping the ball in motion over a high net from one side to the 
 other, thus partaking of the character of two games — tennis and 
 hand ball. 
 
 Play is started by a player on one side serving the ball over 
 the net into the opponents' court. The opponents, without allow- 
 ing the ball to strike the floor, return it, and it is in this way 
 kept going back and forth until one side fails to return it, or it 
 strikes out of bounds. If the serving side fails to return the ball 
 in the opponents' court, it counts as an out. If the receiving side 
 fails to return the ball in the opponents' court, the serving side 
 scores one point. 
 
 RULES. 
 
 1. Game. The game shall consist of twenty-one points. 
 
 2. Court. A court or floor space shall be 25 feet wide, 50 
 feet long, to be divided into two square courts 25 x 25 feet by the 
 
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 SPALDING S ATHLETIC LIBRARY 
 
 50 feet. 
 
 ft 
 
 net. The boundary lines must be plainly marked so as to be 
 visible from all parts of the courts; these lines shall be at least 
 three feet from the wall. Note. — The exact size of the court may 
 be changed to suit the convenience of the place. 
 
 3. Net. The net shall be at least two feet wide and 27 feet 
 long, and shall be suspended from the walls on uprights placed 
 at least i foot outside of the side lines. The top . line of the 
 net at the centre must be 7 feet 6 inches from the floor, 
 
 4. Ball. The ball shall be the Spalding Official Ball; it shall 
 be made of a rubber bladder covered with leather. It shall meas- 
 ure not less than 25 inches nor more than 27 inches in circum- 
 ference, and shall weigh not less than 9 ounces nor more than 
 12 ounces. 
 
 5. Server and Service. The server shall stand with one foot 
 on the back line. The bal-l must be batted with the open hand 
 and not struck with the fist. The ball may be served over the 
 net into any part of the opponents' court. A service which 
 strikes the net or anything within the playing space and falls 
 good in the opponents' court shall be called a fault. A server 
 shall lose his service if he serves two consecutive faults. A ser- 
 
Spalding's athletic library. 35 
 
 vice which strikes the net, or any object within the playing 
 space and falls without the opponents' court, shall retire the 
 server. In a service the ball must be batted at least ten feet, no 
 dribbing allowed. A service which would strike the net, but is 
 struck by a player of the same side before striking the net, if it 
 goes over into the opponents' court, is good. The man serving 
 continues to do so, until out, either by the ball being knocked 
 out of bounds by his side or their failure to return it. Each 
 man shall serve in turn, 
 
 6. Scoring. Each good service imreturned or ball in play lin- 
 returned, or ball knocked out of bounds by the side receiving, 
 counts one point for the side serving. A side scores only when 
 serving as a failure to return the bajl on their part or knocking 
 the ball out of bounds, results in the server being put out. 
 
 7. Net Ball. A play which is returned, but strikes the net 
 aside from the first service, is equivalent to a return. 
 
 8. Line Ball. Is a ball striking the boundary line, and is 
 equivalent to one in court. 
 
 9. Play and Players. Should any player during the game 
 touch the net, it puts the ball out of play and counts against 
 his side ; if said player is on the serving side the ball goes to 
 the opponents ; if on the receiving side, one point is scored for the 
 server. Should two opponents touch the net simultaneously, the 
 ball shall be declared out of play and shall be served again by 
 the serving side. Should any player catch or hold the ball for 
 an instant, it is out of play and counts for the opposite side. 
 Should the ball strike any object within the playing space other 
 than the floor and ceiling, and bound (back) into the court, it 
 is still in play. If the ball strikes any object outside of the court 
 and bounds back again, it shall count against the side which 
 struck it last. To dribble is to strike the ball quickly and re- 
 peatedly into the air ; dribbling is not allowed. Any player ex- 
 cept the captain addressing the umpire, or making remarks to 
 or about him or any of the players on the opposite side, may 
 be disqualified and his side be compelled to play the game with- 
 out him, or get a substitute, or forfeit the game. Any player 
 
36 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 
 
 kicking the ball may be disqualified and his side be compelled to 
 play the game without him or get a substitute or forfeit the 
 game. 
 
 10. No player shall be allowed to strike the ball while sup- 
 ported by any player or object, but must strike it while on the 
 floor or while jumping up unassisted. 
 
 11. A ball knocked under the net shall be declared out of play 
 and count against the side which struck it last. 
 
 Helps in Playing the Game. 
 
 1. Strike the ball with both hands. 
 
 2. Look for uncovered space in opponents' court. 
 
 3. Play together ; cover your own space. 
 
 4. Pass from one to another when possible. 
 
 5. Watch the play constantly, especially the opponents. 
 
 6. A player should be able to cover about 10 x 10 feet of floor • 
 space. 
 
 7. Keep your eye on the ball. 
 
Spalding's athletic library. 37 
 
 Y^ HAND POLO rr? 
 
 THE PLAYING RULES FOR HAND POLO. 
 
 THE FLOOR. 
 
 1. The floor must be an inclosure sufficient in size to enable 
 each player to play in his position as required by these rules. 
 
 THE players and THEIR POSITIONS. 
 
 2. The players in each team must be six (6) in number, one of 
 whom shall act as Captain, and in no case shall less than five 
 (5) men be allowed to play on each side. 
 
 THE PLAYERS. 
 
 3. The players' positions shall be such as may be assigned 
 them by their Captain. 
 
 CLOTHING AND SHOES. 
 
 4. Players shall wear rubber or soft soled shoes (no leather or 
 spikes). No player can wear hooks, buckles, or any other metal 
 that is liable to catch, while in close contact with another player. 
 
 THE BALL. 
 
 5. The ball shall be a regular lawn tennis ball, and one new 
 ball shall be used for every match game. 
 
 THE GAME. 
 
 6. The ball shall be placed in the center of the floor, an equal 
 distance from each goal. At a signal from the umpire, both 
 teams shall rush for the ball, and continue to play until the sig- 
 nal to stop is given by the umpire. The ball shall not be con- 
 sidered in play until the first or second rush has touched it. 
 
 INNINGS. 
 
 7. An Inning shall consist of fifteen minutes. And three in- 
 nings shall constitute a game, with two five (5) minute rests be- 
 tween each inning. 
 
38 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LinKARV. 
 
 GOALS. 
 
 8. A goal is made when either side drives the ball within the 
 opponent's goal, and shall be called so, by the referees; no one 
 has a right to call or claim a goal except the referees. The um- 
 pire shall give the final decision whether it was made fair or not. 
 No person has a right to claim a goal except the umpire and 
 referees. 
 
 FOULS. 
 
 9. All fouls shall be called by the umpire. (Any of the follow- 
 ing acts shall constitute a foul.) Any cruel interference, such 
 as tripping, catching, holding, kicking, hooking, pushing, step- 
 ping upon or throwing an opponent, is a foul, and shall be so 
 called by the umpire. And the ball being passed to the umpire 
 shall be again piit into play by picking for it at a signal from 
 the umpire. If a foul is made within the distance of ten feet 
 from the goal, it shall be placed ten feet to the side or back of 
 the goal and then put in play according to above rule. The goal 
 tender shall be allowed to rest upon both knees. No one is al- 
 lowed to lie down in front of the goal. Any interference with 
 the goal shall constitute a foul. No player has a right to inter- 
 fere with another unless he is within six feet of the ball. Picking 
 the ball up in the hands, closing the fingers over it on the floor, 
 holding it in the hand, catching it while it is in the air, kicking it, 
 lying on it intentionally or throwing it. 
 
 COST OF^ FOULS. 
 
 ID. Three fouls in succession by one team between the making 
 of goal, shall constitute one goal less on the erring team; if 
 said team has no goal to their credit, the opposing team shall 
 have one goal added to their number. When a goal is made, the 
 fouls of both teams shall be withdrawn. 
 
 11. Whenever a goal is made and at the end of every inning, 
 the teams shall exchange positions. 
 
 DISABLE. 
 
 12. When a player becomes hurt in any way, necessitating 
 
SPALDING S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 39 
 
 the calling of time, two minutes shall be given to resume pla}-- 
 ing, before another player can take his place. 
 
 SUBSTITUTES. 
 
 13. In every match game each side shall have one or more sub- 
 stitutes present on the floor. Any such player may be substi- 
 tuted at any time by either club, but a player thereby retired 
 shall not thereafter participate in the said game. 
 
 FAIR PLAY. 
 
 14. The only fair way of opposing one another in playing, is 
 by shouldering and bucking (which according to Rule 9, can only 
 be done within six feet of the ball). The ball must be hit with 
 the open hand, and not with any mechanical device. The ball 
 can be stopped with any part of the body. 
 
 THE UMPIRE AND REFEREES. 
 
 15. The umpire or referee shall not be changed during the 
 progress of a game, except for sufficient reasons. The umpire 
 and referees are masters of the floor from the commencement to 
 the termination of the game, and are entitled to the respect of 
 the spectators, and any person offering any insult or indignity 
 to them must be promptly ejected from the floor. 
 
 THE UMPIRE. 
 
 16. He must be invariably addressed by the players as Mr. 
 Umpire ; and he must compel the players to observe the provision 
 of all the playing rales. 
 
 SPECIAL DUTY. 
 
 17. The umpire shall make all decisions, call all fouls, place 
 ball into play, shall have power to warn and rule off the floor 
 any vicious or ungentlemanly player, shall settle all disputes and 
 keep account of fouls. The referees shall watch the goals, and 
 call goals when they are made. Time keepers shall keep time and 
 shall deduct all fouls and time taken, caused by accidents. The 
 umpire shall settle all disputes in the quietest possible manner, 
 
40 SPALDING S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 
 
 according to his own judgment. He shall then call upon the 
 men to play. If either of the teams object to play in the time of 
 three minutes, he shall proclaim the game in favor of the obeying 
 team. 
 
 ADDRESSING UMPIRE. 
 
 i8. No player except the captain and manager shall address 
 the umpire during the game. 
 
 CONSTRUCTION OF GOALS. 
 
 19. The goals shall be made in a cage form, to be all open in 
 front, nothing to be used in front to hold them together, at the 
 bottom, 'i'he size, inside measurement, shall be three feet six 
 inches by three feet six inches. The inside of the goal shall 
 have a curtain of very light weight material, supported at the 
 top and allowed to hang to the floor. 
 
Spalding's athletic library. 41 
 
 "'x3 WICKET POLO nY 
 
 The game is started as follows: the captain winning the toss, 
 selects either the black or the white pins or the ball. Every one 
 being in position at his (or her) pins, the ball is put in play by 
 the person having that right by striking the ball with his stick. 
 He' cannot, by the rules of the .game, score on the first drive; 
 so it is preferable to pass to a partner. The ball being in play, 
 it is passed and driven until a wicket has been displaced by it, 
 and such displacement is a score, counting one for the opposite 
 side. The wickets must be displaced cleanly by the ball, and a 
 foul is made if the pins are displaced by opponents by any other 
 means than a batted ball. Should any one displace the pins of 
 his own side by any means, a score is made which counts for 
 the opponents. A foul play has, for a penalty, the placing of the 
 person making the foul in the centre of the circle until the 
 ball is "put in play" by the person whose pins have been dis- 
 placed. After a score has been made the pins are replaced and 
 the game proceeds. Touching the ball with the hands, holding 
 the ball by any part of the person, kicking the ball for a score, 
 tripping, restraining opponent's stick, pushing, holding, shoulder- 
 ing, leaving position before the ball is in play, and unnecessary 
 roughness are fouls and have the foregoing penalty. 
 
 The chief value of wicket polo is in the even distribution of 
 function— each man has precisely the same duties of defense and 
 offense— his defense extends to his partners' pins when they 
 are threatened, and his offense extends completely around the 
 circle. His value as player is determined at the end of the game 
 by the difference between his successful offense and his defense. 
 Should he lose more than he makes, he is minus; should he 
 gain more then he loses, he is plus and has played a valuable 
 game. Very often a strong offensive player is valueless to a 
 team because of his weak defense. Each player being endowed 
 with the same functions, the mental and physical differences of 
 the players are easily appreciable. 
 
Spalding's athletic iirrary 
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 Diagram ok Wicket Polo Surface. 
 
 RULES FOR WICKET POLO. 
 
 1. Each team shall consist of four players. 
 
 2. The ball shall be the regulation rubber covered polo ball, 
 which shall be furnished by the home team and become the prop- 
 erty of the winning team. 
 
 3. The sticks shall not exceed four feet in length, one and 
 one-eighth inches in diameter or over 16 ounces in weight. The- 
 crook of the stick may be covered with leather, rubber or string, 
 but no metallic substance will be allowed near that end of the 
 stick. A cord or strap shall be attached to the handle to prevent 
 the stick slipping from the hand. 
 
SPALDING S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. .13 
 
 4. There shall be eight sets of wickets, four sets black and 
 four sets white. They shall be set in a circle, alternating black 
 and white, equidistant apart ; no wicket to be nearer to side of 
 enclosure than six feet. Each set of wickets shall be two round 
 wood blocks, two inches in diameter and fourteen inches long, 
 fastened together at bottom by chain or strap. Pins shall be set 
 two and ©ne-half inches apart. 
 
 5. Toss of coin decides first play. Captain winning has choice 
 of taking ball or wickets. 
 
 6. Ball is in play when hit by stick of player having play. 
 
 7. Ball is dead when a wicket is displaced by any means — B, 
 when fouJ has been made ; C, when ball is out of bounds. 
 
 8. It shaW be deemed a foul — A, when any player touches ball 
 with his hands ; B, when ball is held by players ; C, when ball is 
 deliberately kicked for goal ; D, when opponents' wickets are 
 displaced in any other way than by batted ball; E, throwing a 
 stick at ball. 
 
 9. It is not a foul when a player displaces his team's pins. 
 
 10. A goal is won when wickets are displaced by batted ball 
 and scores for team making play, except it be that a player dis- 
 places his own team's wickets by any means; score, in such case, 
 goes to opponents. Score cannot be made on first drive putting 
 ball in play. When a wicket is displaced it shall only be re- 
 placed by referee or his order. 
 
 11. Penalty for foul shall be: placing player making foul in 
 centre of enclosure until ball is put in play. 
 
 12. Teams shall change wickets after each inning. 
 
 13. Two innings of thirty minutes each, actual playing time, 
 shall constitute a game, and team winning the most wickets in 
 that time, shall be the winner of the game. In computing time, 
 all waits between goals and during progress of game, and all 
 calls of time shall be deducted from actual playing time of the 
 goals reckoned. The final goal shall be the one which ends at 
 the expiration of the second thirty minutes of actual playing time, 
 unless the teams are tied, in which case the deciding goal shall 
 be played. 
 
44 SPALDING s athlp:tic library. 
 
 14. There shall be a referee, two timers and two scorers, and 
 time must be kept by a stop-watch. 
 
 15. No persons but the referee and players shall be permitted 
 on the surface during a match, unless assistance is to be ren- 
 dered in case of accident. 
 
 16. The referee shall have charge of teams and surface from 
 the time game is called or postponed. He shall start and call 
 the game, and shall settle all disputed points and shall announce 
 each goal and by whom won. The referee is master of the sur- 
 face from the time game is called to its close, and is entitled to 
 the respect of the spectators. Any person offering any insult or 
 indignity to him shall be ejected from the premises. The referee 
 must keep the teams playing constantly from the commencement 
 of the game to its end, allowing for such delays as are rendered 
 unavoidable by accident. The referee must call play promptly at 
 the hour designated by the home team, and on the blast of the 
 whistle the contest shall begin. When the whistle is blown for 
 time no goal can be counted ; that is, made, until the signal has 
 been given to renew play. 
 
 17. No player shall be allowed to leave the surface withoi-rt 
 permission of the referee. 
 
 18. The scorers shall prepare a summary of each game, which 
 shall contain the names of the players, the number and order 
 of goals won by each team and the time occupied in playing for 
 each goal. 
 
 19. If the ball is out of bounds the referee shall^ blow his 
 whistle to call time, and shall give the ball to player nearest 
 where ball left enclosure, which player shall put the ball in play 
 from his pins ; goal can be made on first play in this case. 
 
 20. Time shall be called when a foul occurs. When a foul oc- 
 curs, the ball goes to the opponents. Goal cannot be made on 
 first play after a foul. 
 
 21. If time is called while game is in progress, the play shall 
 not cease until the referee's whistle is blown. 
 
 22. If, from any cause, during the game play should be sus- 
 pended, each player shall fall back to his position and remain 
 
SPALDING S ATHLETIC LIBRARY, 45 
 
 quietly standing in an upright position and shall refrain from 
 touching or knocking the ball. 
 
 23. Upon beginning of play, the visiting team shall have choice 
 of pins. 
 
 24. Any player deliberately kicking or striking another, en- 
 gaging in a broil or altercation, using profane or indecent lan- 
 guage, or committing any act that is manifestly intended to delay 
 or obstruct the game, or is contrary to the spirit of fair play 
 shall subject him to expulsion from the floor by the referee. 
 
46 Spalding's athletic library. 
 
 n^ LAWS OF BADMINTON tr 
 
 I 1^ AS ADOPTED BY THE BATH BADMINTON CLUB, JJ i 
 
 I I BATH, ENGLAND | | 
 
 1. The Net extends 8 feet on each side of the central line of 
 the courts and at right angles to it. The height of the net is 
 5 feet at the centre, and 5 feet i inch at the posts, 
 
 NOTE. — The top of the Net should be supported by a stout 
 cord tightly strained; an iron or other rod supported in the 
 centre is bad. The Net should be of Une cord and 2.y2 feet 
 deep. The post should extend to the roof or ceiling. A side or 
 stop net outside the post zcill assist in determining whether the 
 play is outside the posts or not. 
 
 2. The Courts are laid out as follows : 
 
 At a distance of 6 feet 6 inches from the centre of the Net, 
 the "short" service line is set off at right angles to the 
 central line and extending 10 feet on each side of it. 
 
 At 15 feet 6 inches from this line the base line is drawn 
 parallel to it, and also extending 10 feet on each side 
 of the central line. 
 
 The Court is completed by joining the ends of the "short" 
 service line to the ends of the Net nearest to them, and 
 to the ends of the bank boundary or base line. 
 
 The central line is terminated, on each side, by the "short" 
 service line and the back boundary or base line. 
 
 3. The sides toss for choice of ends or service before the first 
 game of a Match, and change to the other side of the Net after 
 each game. If the winner of the toss chooses the right to 
 serve, the losers shall have choice of sides, and vice versa. 
 
 4. The single-handed and double-handed game consists of 
 15 aces. At "13 all," the side which first reaches 13 has the 
 option of "setting" five; at "14 all," of "setting" three. In three- 
 handed or in four-handed games, the game consists of 21 aces. 
 First set is at 19 all ; second set is at 20 all. 
 
 5. A Fault made by a player whose side is "in" puts a hand 
 out ; if made by a player whose side is "out" it counts an 
 "ace" to the "in" side. 
 
SPALDING .S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 
 
 47 
 
 6. Il is a fault — 
 
 (a) If the service is "overhand," /. c, when, at the instant 
 of striking the shuttlecock, the server's bat or wrist is 
 higher than his elbo^y or shoulder ; or if the first part of 
 
 ' the path of the shuttlecock is inclined downwards. 
 
 (b) If the service falls into the wrong court, /. c, not into 
 the one diagonally opposite to the server. 
 
 (c) If the service falls short of the service line or outside 
 the bounding lines. 
 
 (d) Unless both the server's feet are in his own court. 
 NOTE. — A foot on a line is held to be out of court. 
 
 (e) If, either in service or play, the shuttlecock fall outside 
 the bounds of the court. 
 
 NOTE. — A shuttlecock falling on any line is held to have fallef 
 in the court of which such line is a hoimdary, i. e., the striker get, 
 the benefit of the doubt. 
 
 CORRECT DIAGRAM OF A BADMINTON COURT 
 
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48 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 
 
 (/) If, either in service or play, the shuttlecock does not 
 pass between the posts, or if it pass under or through 
 the net, or touch the roof, or the person or dress of any 
 player, or the side "walls, or anything except the bat of 
 
 . the striker, or the top of the net. 
 
 {g) If the shuttlecock be hit twice intentionally by the 
 same player, and be touched or hit by a player or his 
 partner. 
 
 (/i) If the shuttlecock be struck before it crosses to the 
 striker's side of the net. 
 
 {i) If the striker touch the Net or its supports with his 
 racket or otherwise. 
 
 7. It having been decided, as laid down in Rule 3, which side 
 is to have the first hand, the player in the right-hand court of 
 tliat side commences the game by serving to the player in the 
 adverse right-hand court ; if that player return the shuttle- 
 cock, it must be hit back by the "in" side and then returned 
 by the "out" side till a fault is made by one side or the other. 
 If the fault is made by the "in" side, the server's hand is 
 "out," and the player in the right-hand adverse court now 
 becomes the server ; but if the serve is not returned, or the 
 fault is made by the "out" side, tHe "in" side scores an ace. 
 The "in" side then changes courts, the server now being in 
 the left court and serving to the adverse left court. The game 
 is continued in this manner, court being changed after each 
 ace is made. The service line is disregarded after the serve is 
 returned. 
 
 8. The sides go in alternately to the end of the match. 
 
 9. The innings of a side always begin with the player in the 
 right-hand court. 
 
 10. Serves must be made alternatel)' from each court into 
 the one diagonally opposite to it. 
 
 11. The server may stand anywhere he likes in his own 
 court. 
 
 12. In 2, 3 and 4 handed games, the side beginning a game 
 has only one hand in its first innings if there are 2 a side, and 
 only two hands if there are 3 a side. In every subsequent 
 
SPALDING S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 49 
 
 innings, each partner of a side has a hand in regular rotation. 
 
 13. In a 2 handed game, only the person served to may take 
 the serve; but in a 3 or 4 handed game, the player standing 
 back may take the serve if the shuttlecock has passed the player 
 in front without being touched. 
 
 14. No player of a side, except in single games, may take 
 two consecutive serves. 
 
 15. The server may not serve till his opponent is ready, but 
 if a return of the service be attempted the player shall be 
 deemed ready. 
 
 16. Any unforeseen or accidental hindrance may be given a 
 *'Let" by the Umpire on appeal from either side before the 
 next, service commences or before the players have changed 
 sides at the end of a game. A let cannot be claimed if an 
 attempt has been made to strike the shuttlecock. 
 
SPALDING S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 
 
Spalding's athletic library. ^ 51 
 
 u rr 
 
 Yrj DRAWING ROOM HOCKEY J" 
 
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 Extend the tape lines or side lines on floor or carpet any dis- 
 tance to suit the room, the lines must be two feet six inches 
 apart and the goals placed in position as shown in the cut. 
 
 Two or more players can take part in the game, drawn up in 
 line on opposite sides. If the game is played standing, the 
 players must not change places with each other during the game, 
 and if played sitting no player shall leave the seat in the act of 
 play. 
 
 The game can be won by either side scoring the greatest 
 number of goals in a given time, or by scoring the best out of 
 five goals. 
 
 Rule i — To commence the game the ball is placed in the center 
 of the floor between the side lines and the two captains. One 
 player from each side strike off together as in Rule 3. 
 
 Rule 2 — Whenever the hall is driven outside of the lines it 
 shall be returned to the center opposite the point where it crossed 
 the line. 
 
 Rule 3 — For a bully, two opponents shall first touch the floor 
 or carpet with the heads of their sticks, each on his side of the 
 ball ; they shall then cress their sticks above the ball twice before 
 striking. 
 
 Rule 4 — There shall be no hard driving. 
 
 Rule 5 — When there is a free hit, the opponents may guard 
 their goal, but at no time shall a player interfere with another 
 player's strike. 
 
 Rule 6 — There shall be a bully when a player hits a ball so 
 as to cross his opponent's Anc, and free hit to his opponent if it 
 is driven across his own line. 
 
 Rule 7 — When a ball passes a goal it shall be struck off as a 
 free hit from before the goal by that side to which the goal 
 belongs. 
 
 Rule 8 — A player must not advance his feet over the line in 
 
52 ' Spalding's athletic library. 
 
 active play and neither may touch the ball while it is in play in 
 way other than with the hockey stick on a penalty of a free hit 
 to his opponents. 
 
 Rule 9 — In striking the ball no plaj^er shall raise the club 
 above eighteen inches from the floor. 
 
 Rule io — When the ball passes behind the goal without going 
 through the goal it shall be replaced in the center of the field at 
 a distance of three feet from the center of the goal and the one 
 who last drove the ball shall have a drive for opponent's goal. 
 
Spalding's athletic library. 53 
 
 ^ GARDEN HOCKEY ^^"^ 
 
 I I 
 
 The game can be pla3'ed by two or more players on opposite 
 sides. Garden hockey is played between two parallel straight 
 lines which are marked out by tapes upon the lawn three feet six 
 inches apart. The goal posts are placed between the lines at oppo- 
 site ends of the field of play. The width between the goal posts 
 shall be fourteen inches, the distance of the tapes or side lines 
 can be arranged to suit the number of players taking part in the 
 game and must be determined by the captains of the teams before 
 play commences. 
 
 The regulation length is twelve yards. The Spalding balls and 
 the Spalding hockey stick shall be used in all games, and before 
 the game commences the captains must decide whether the players 
 shall use one hand or both. 
 
 Rule i — Before commencing play the captains of the opposing 
 teams toss for choice of sides, the players take their positions fac- 
 ing each other behind their own line. The positions taken at the 
 beginning of the game cannot be changed during the game. 
 
 Rule 2 — For the strikeoff the ball is placed in the field an 
 equal distance between the two side lines ; the two captains shall 
 first touch the ground with the heads of their clubs, each on his 
 own side of the ball, shall then cross their clubs so as to meet and 
 touch above the ball twice before striking. 
 
 Rule 3 — The ball is "in play" from the moment it has been 
 struck off (whether at the commencement, or during the game, 
 or after a free hit), until it has (i) passed through the goal; 
 or (2) has passed the line of the goal but not between the goal 
 posts; or (3) has crossed either of the boundary side lines; 
 or (4) such error has been committed as to cause a free hit to be 
 allowed, when it is at once "out of play." 
 
 Rule 4 — When the ball is "in play." the players, each on their 
 own side, shall endeavor to "pass on" the ball from one to an- 
 other, and so to the goal striker, who endeavors to drive the 
 
SPALDING S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 
 
spai.ding's athletic library. 55 
 
 ball under the chain between his opponents' goal posts and thus 
 score "a goal." 
 
 N.B. — The player nearest his opponents' goal, on each side, is 
 termed the "goal-striker," whilst the player nearest his own goal, 
 on either side, is termed "goal-keeper." 
 
 Rule 5— When in the course of the game the ball is struck so 
 as to cross either side line it shall be returned to the centre of 
 the field and opposite the point where it went out. And (a) 
 if the ball was touched last by the club of one of the opposite 
 side, there shall be a "bully," i.e., play sliall be recommenced 
 from that point, by the two nearest opponents, as in the original 
 strike off. (b) But if the ball were touched last by the club of 
 a player on the same side as that on which the ball crossed the 
 line, the opponents may claim a free hit. 
 
 Rule 6— It shall not be lawful for a player to allow himself to 
 be touched by the ball on the field of play, or to touch the ball 
 in any way, other than with the playing end of the club, while the 
 ball is "in play" under penalty of a free hit to the opposite side. 
 
 Rule 7— No player may step over his line in the act of play, 
 under penalty of a free hit to his opponents. 
 
 Rule 8— When a free hit is allowed the ball shall be placed 
 in the centre of the field opposite the point where the error was 
 committed. 
 
 Rule 9— No player may in any way interfere with an opponent 
 when allowed a free hit, neither may he advance his club to 
 within three feet of the ball or of the club of the striker ; except 
 that an opponent may always^ place the head of his club in the 
 immediate front of his goal to guard it in the event of a near 
 free hit. 
 
 Rule 10— The play shall be always from the wrist, and in 
 striking, the head of the club must never be raised, nor swung, 
 above eighteen inches from the ground, under penalty. No hard 
 hitting is allowed. 
 
 Rule ii— When the ball passes behind the line of the goal 
 (without passing between the goal posts), it shall be replaced in 
 the centre of the field at a distance of three feet from the centre 
 
56 SPALDING'S ATHLEIIC LIBRARY. 
 
 of the goal. And (a) if the ball was touched last by an opponent 
 then the goal keeper shall have a free hit. (b) But if the ball 
 were touched last by one of that side to which the goal belongs, 
 then shall the goal striker have a free hit at the goal which may 
 alone be guarded by the club of the goal keeper — remembering 
 Rule 9. 
 
 Rule 12 — The goal keeper may not stand, nor play at the ball 
 from behind the goal line. 
 
 N.B. — The game is won by that side which either (i) scores 
 the larger number of goals in a given time; or (2) which scores 
 the best out of seven goals. 
 
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 having a line marked round the pole 6 feet from the 
 ground. Attached to the top of the pole is a piece 
 of cord, at the end of which is fastened a Lawn Ten- 
 nis ball. A line is drawn on the ground 3 feet from 
 the pole on opposite sides of it. The players stand 
 outside this line, using an ordinary Lawn Tennis 
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 the racket drives it round the pole; the opponent 
 stops the progress of the ball and endeavors to drive 
 it back again and round the pole in the opposi e 
 direction. The player getting the ball round the pole 
 and above the line, wins the 
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"How to Play Foot Ball " 
 
 (SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY No. 183) 
 
 NEW EDITION 
 
 Edited by Walter Camp 
 
 Position of quarter about to deliver the ball to the 
 full-back for a play between centre and left guard. 
 
 Contains "An Introductory Chapter for Beginners " " How to 
 Play Foot Ball," " Tackleback Formation — Modern Play," by 
 Walter Camp ; "Defence," by Lewis of Harvard ; " How to 
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 left for ventilation through heavy wool felt. In every 
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 No. 13. How to Play Handball. Py 
 
 M. W. Deshong. This book 
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 up to date in every particular. 
 Every move is thoroughly ex- 
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 not only an expert himself, but 
 he has also had the experience 
 of the leading players, as related 
 by tliemselves, to help him. 
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 No. 16. How to Become a Skater. 
 
 By Geo. 1). Phillips, for 
 years the American cham- 
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 boys and advice for begin- 
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 with many diagrams show- 
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 3est figure skaters, including the Mohawk, 
 with all its variations; Q's, forward and 
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 tions showing the different 
 positions, and articles on how 
 to bowl and how to field, 
 with valuable hints to players. 
 
 No. 23. Canoeing. By C. Bowyer 
 Vaux. Paddling; sailing; cruising and 
 racing canoes and the their uses. 
 No. 27. College Athletics. M. C. 
 Murphy, America's most 
 foremost athletic trainer, 
 now with Yale University, 
 the author of this book, 
 has written it especially 
 for the schoolboy and col- 
 lege man. 
 No. 29. Pulley Weights. 
 Henry S. Anderson. In con- 
 junction with a chest machine 
 anyone with this book can be- 
 come perfectly developed. Con- 
 tains all the necessary move- 
 ments. 
 
 How to Play Lacrosse. 
 
 By ^V. II. Corbett. A 
 practical treatise on the 
 game, with illustrations 
 and rules of the game and 
 diagrams of play. Any 
 lacrosse player can study 
 this book to advantage. 
 
 Practical Ball Playing. By 
 
 Arthur Irwin, for years 
 one of America's best ball 
 players. It contains in- 
 teresting articles on indi- 
 vidual and team work, 
 essentials of a good bats- 
 man, with hints to the pitcher, catcher, 
 fielders, shortstop and batsman. 
 
 No. 30. 
 
 No. 32. 
 
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 No. 37. All Around Athletics. Gives 
 in full the method of scoring 
 the All Around Champion- 
 ships, giving percentage 
 tables showing what each 
 man receives for each per- 
 formance in each of the ten 
 events. It contains as well 
 instructive articles on how 
 to train for the All Around Championship. 
 No. 39. Lawn Bowls. The ancient 
 English game which has achieved con- 
 siderable popularity in America is fully 
 described by Henry Chadwick. 
 
 No. 40. Archery. By J. S. Mitchel. 
 An introductory chapter on the use of the 
 bow and arrow; archery of the present day.; 
 the bow and how !o use it, with practical 
 illustrations on the right and wrong method 
 of aiming. 
 
 No. 55. Official Sporting Rules. 
 
 Contains rules for the government of many 
 sports not found in other publications; 
 wrestling, cross country running, shuffle- 
 board, skating, snowshoeing, quoits, potato 
 racing, professional racing, racquets, pigeon 
 flying, dog racing, pistol and revolver 
 shooting. 
 
 No. 66. Technical Terms of Base 
 Ball. Compiled by Henry Chadwick, the 
 •Father of Base Ball." It is one of the 
 most useful and instructive works ever is- 
 sued by the veteran writer. It is valuable 
 not only to the novice but also to the expert. 
 
 No. 87. The Athletic Primer. Ed- 
 ited by J. E. Sullivan, 
 Secretary-Treasurer of the 
 A. A. U., tells how to 
 organize an athletic club, 
 how to construct an ath- 
 letic meeting, and the rules for the govern- 
 ment of athletic meetings, with an article 
 on training; fully illustrated. 
 
 No. 102. Ground Tumbling. Bj 
 
 Prof. Henry Walter Worth, who was foi 
 years physical director of the Armour In- 
 stitute of Technology. Any boy, by read- 
 ing this book and following the instructions, 
 which are drawn from life, can become s 
 proficient tumbler. 
 
 No. 104. The Grading of Qymnas= 
 tic Exercises. By G. M. Martin, Phys- 
 ical Director of the Y. M. C. A. of Youngs- 
 town, Ohio. It is a book that should be ir 
 the hands of every physical director of the 
 Y. M. C. A., school, club, college, etc. Il 
 is the official standard publication anc 
 should be used by them. 
 
 No. 116. Lawn Hockey, Tethei 
 Ball, Squash Ball and Golf Croquet. 
 
 Containing the rules for each game, witl 
 diagrams. Illustrated. 
 
 No. 124. How to Become a Qym= 
 nast. By Robert Stoll, of the 
 New York A. C, the American 
 champion on the flying rings 
 from 1885 to 1892. Any boy 
 who frequents a gymnasium or 
 who has a horizontal bar or par- 
 allel bars at his command, can easily follov 
 the illustrations arid instructions in thi 
 book and with a little practice becouK 
 proficient. 
 
 Ice Hockey and Ice Polo 
 
 Written by the most fa 
 mous player in America 
 A. Farrell, of the Sham 
 rock hockey team. It i 
 well worth perusal by an 
 player of the game. I 
 contains a complete des 
 cription of the game of hockey, its origin 
 points of a good player, and a complete an^ 
 instructive article on how the game i 
 played, witli diagrams and the official rules 
 Illustrated with pictures of leading teams 
 
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 27. Swimming. By Dr. Walter 
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 famous amateur champion 
 swimmers and water polo 
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 girl should be posted in 
 the art of swimming. This 
 book makes it easy for any 
 )ne to become a swimmer ; it fully describes 
 he breast stroke, the overhand racing stroke, 
 living, plunging, and includes an instruc- 
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 )fficial rules for all swimming competitions. 
 
 No. 128. How to Row. By 
 
 jiannini, of the New York A. 
 
 J., and one of America's most 
 
 amous amateur oarsmen and 
 
 ;hampions. This book will 
 
 nstruct anyone who is a lover 
 
 )f rowing how to become an 
 
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 No. 129. Water Polo. By Gus Sund- 
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 No. 135. Official Handbook of the 
 A. A. U. of the United 
 States. The A. A. U. is the 
 
 governing body of athletics in 
 the United States of America, 
 and all games must be held 
 under its rules, which are exclusively pub- 
 lished in this handbook, and a copy should 
 be in the hands of every athelete and every 
 club ofticer in America. This book con- 
 tains the official rules for running, jumping, 
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 swimming, boxing, wrestling, etc., and is 
 an encyclopcedia in itself. 
 
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 No. 136. Official Y. M. C. A. 
 Handbook. Edited by 
 
 G. T. Hepbron, the well- 
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 rules governing all sports 
 under the jurisdiction of 
 the Y. M. C. A., a com- 
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 scoring tables, pentathlon rules, many 
 pictures of the leading Y. M. C. A. athletes 
 of the country, and official Y. M. C. A. 
 athletic rules. 
 
 No. 138. Official Croquet Guide. 
 
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 directions for flaying and diagrams of 
 important strokes. 
 
 No. 140. Wrestling. Catch as catch 
 can style. By E H Hitchcock, M. D., 
 and R. F. Nelligan, of Amherst College. 
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 that anybody who desires to become expert 
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 every one. 
 
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 the whole man is considered — brain and 
 body. By following the instructions no 
 apparatus is required to make the perfect 
 body. The book is adapted for both sexes. 
 Fully illustrated. 
 
 No. 143. Indian Clubs and Dumb= 
 Bells. Two of the most 
 popular forms of home or 
 gymnasium exercise. This 
 book is written by America's 
 amateur champion club 
 swinger, J. H. Dougherty. It 
 
 is clearly illustrated, by v/hich any novice 
 
 can become an expert. 
 
 No. 144. How to Punch the Bag. 
 
 Bag punching is admitted to be 
 one of the best indoor exercises, 
 and many physical benefits are 
 derived from its practice. This 
 book is written for the beginner. 
 It gives him good advice, helps 
 him in the selection of a platform 
 and outfit and explains, with 
 illustrations, how each movement is made. 
 
 No. 146. How to Play Roller Polo. 
 
 Edited by Jacob C. Morse. A full descrip- 
 tion of the game. Contains the official 
 rules, how to play, pictures of prominent 
 teams and other articles of interest con- 
 cerning the game. 
 
 No. 148. Official Roque Guide. The 
 
 official publication of the National Roque 
 Association of America. Contains a de- 
 scription of the courts and their construc- 
 tion, diagrams of the field, illustrations, 
 rules and valuable information concerning 
 the game of Roque. 
 
 No. 149. The Care of the Body. A 
 
 book that all who value health should read 
 and follow its instructions. 
 
 No. 152. Table Tennis. The contents 
 
 include the official rules and illustrations 
 of the various strokes, posed by experts. 
 
 No. 154. Field Hockey. To those 
 in need of vigorous and 
 healthful out-of-doors ex- 
 ercise, the game is recom- 
 mended highly. Its health- 
 ful attributes are manifold 
 and the interest of player 
 and spectator alike is kept active through- 
 out the progress of the game. Can be 
 played by either sex, and occupies a promi- 
 nent place in the sports at Vassar. Smith, 
 Wellesley, Bryn Mawr and other leading 
 colleges. 
 
 No. 156. The Athlete's Guide. How 
 
 to become an athlete. It 
 contains full instructions for 
 the beginner, telling how to 
 sprint, hurdle, jump and throw 
 weights, general hints on train- 
 ing; in fact, this book is one of the most 
 complete on the subject that has ever 
 appeared. Special chapters contain valu- 
 able advice to beginners, and important A. 
 A. U. rules and their explanations, while 
 the pictures comprise many exelusive scenes 
 showing champions in action. 
 
 How to Play Lawn Tennis. 
 
 A complete description of 
 JU^ lawn tennis is found in this 
 book; a history of the game ; 
 a lesson for beginners and 
 directions telling how to 
 make every important 
 stroke. 
 
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 How to Train for By= 
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 No. 179. How to Play Golf. 
 
 golfer should miss having a copy 
 )f this golf guide. The photo- 
 graphic interview with James p-'^.X^ 
 Braid, open champion of Eng- C-''\ 
 and, is well worth perusal. 
 Harry Vardon tells how to play 
 he game, with lifelike illustrations show- 
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 contains the revised official rules, as well as 
 Dictures of many important players, and a 
 lirectory giving name, address, member- 
 ;hip, dues and length of course of golf clubs 
 n the United States. 
 
 No. 180. Ring Hockey. A new game 
 or the gymnasium, invented by Dr. J. M. 
 ^^orhees of Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, that 
 las sprung into instant popularity; as ex- 
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 No. 181. Spalding's Official Foot 
 Ball Guide. Edited 
 by Walter Camp. Con- 
 tains the new rules for 
 1903, as recommended 
 by the Rules Commit- 
 tee, with diagram of 
 field as newly arranged ; 
 special chapters on the game. Foot Ball for 
 he Spectator, All-America Teams, Middle- 
 West Foot Ball, Foot Ball West of 
 Mississippi River, Southern Foot Ball, 
 50uthwestern Foot Ball, Canadian Foot 
 Ball, Records of Teams, Details of Princi- 
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 3f all the Prominent Teams, embracing 
 
 learly 3000 players. 
 
 No. 183. How to Play Foot Ball. 
 
 Revised for 1903-4 by Walter 
 Camp. The contents embrace 
 everything that a beginner 
 wants to know and many 
 points that an expert will be^^ 
 be glad to learn. Every point 
 of the game has been fully covered and 
 special articles contributed by well known 
 players who are experts in their specialties. 
 (Quarterback is described by deSaulles, the 
 famous Yale player ; how to give signals is 
 explained by Rockwell and Hogan of the 
 Yale team, who show with many diagrams 
 how the big teams make their sensational 
 plays — this latter article is undoubtedly the 
 best and clearest exposition of the method 
 of giving foot ball signals that has ever 
 appeared in any publication ; Lewis, the 
 well known Harvard player, gives instruc- 
 tions in the methods of defence, and Wil- 
 liam T. Reid, the former Harvard full- 
 back, tells of the duties of the backs and 
 advances some new ideas on the subject 
 which have not heretofore appetired in 
 print. The pictures are made from snap- 
 shots of the Yale, Harvard and Princeton 
 teams in action, showing just how they 
 make their famous plays, and also specially 
 posed pictures of leading players in their 
 respective positions. 
 
 No. 184. Official Basket Ball Guide. 
 
 Edited by George P. Hepbron. 
 Contains the revised official rules 
 for 1903-4, decisions on disputed 
 points, records of prominent 
 teams, reports on the game from 
 various parts of the country, and 
 pictures of hundreds of players, 
 
 No. 185. Health Hints. Health in- 
 fluenced by insulation ; Health influenced by 
 underwear; Health influenced by color. 
 Exercise, who needs it ? A series of articles 
 by Prof. E. B. Warman. 
 
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