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Each .30 COMPETITORS' NUMBERS. Used in A.A.U., intercollegiate and interscholastic championship events. Made up in sets (1 to oO. 1 to 100. etc.). Manila paper Per number $0.02 Linen backed Per number $0.12 Letters, A, B, C, D, etc., on manila paper, for relay races. .Per letter .05 Any of the above mailed postpaid on receipt of price. American Sports Publishing Company, 45 Rose St., New York 10-21 WILTJAM J. CROMIE Instructor in Gymnastics, University of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia. Spalding " Red Cover" Series of Athletic Handbooks No. 67R EXERCISES ON THE SIDE HORSE By WILLIAM J. CROMIE Instructor in Gymnastics University of Pennsylvania PUBLISHED BY n AMERICAN SPORTS PUBLISHING '-" — j COMPANY -J l-J I — i 21 Warren Street, New York .0? sa-2.\ Copyright. 1921 BY American Spouts Publishing Company New York DEC 27 1921 ©r,l.A630976 •^0 I SPALDINGT, ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 3 FOREWORD. THE side horse is one of the best pieces of appar- atus found in our gymnasia. Horse work is also one of the most difficult forms of exercise, as it re- quires an almost perfect balance, a shifting the weight of the body in various directions, and a high form of co-ordination. The elementary exercises, except the vault, are not taken up in this book, but the more advanced work is shown. Many writers have illustrated the simple work, but there are none, to the writer's knowledge, who have photographic illustrations showing circles and advanced exercises upon the side horse. Two or more persons posed in these illustra- tions in order to show the successive parts of the exercise. It is very important to have good form upon the horse, as the tendency is to **hump'' the back and contract the chest. Keep the chest well expanded and do not "hump.'' One should also use a sus- pended piece of apparatus, such as the horizontal bar or rings, in connection with the horse, and thus coun- teract the tendency of ** humping." All the photographs in this book have been taken by Haeseler, photographer, Philadelphia. WILLIAM J. CROMIE. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRAIlY. 5 Figure 1. Feint. In the first illustration there are three types of the Spalding Side Horse, or "Vaulting Horse." The one on the left, with the raised end, is the kind used by gymnastic teams; on the right is the old-fashioned kind, with oblique legs, and the center one was con- structed for the University of Pennsylvania Gym- nasium. This specially designed horse fits in a socket in the floor and can be readily removed for games or free work. In squad work in large classes, in the University of Pennsylvania Gymnasium, four sets of apparatus are used at one time, each set con- sisting of six pieces. Two views of this gymnasium are shown in latter part of this book. In order to understand the exercises upon the side horse more readily, it is well to know its various parts, used in describing many of the exercises con- tained in this book. Description of horse on left of illustration, from the position of the gymnast: The raised handles which he is grasping are called pommels, and are designated as left (or neck) pommel and right (or croup) pommel, the space between them is the sad- dle. The space between the left pommel and left end is the neck, and the space between the right pommel and right end is the croup. From the position of the gymnast the long axis corresponds to the length of the horse, and the short axis to a line drawn from the near side (against which he is resting ) to the far side. Front Feint ivith Right Leg. From Position 1, front feint with right leg (Posi- tion 2); return to starting position (1 or 3). SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRAEI. Figure 2. Front, Double Feint Right, From Position 1, front rest, perform a double feint to the right (Position 2) , and return to front rest as in Position 3. A feint is a movement similar to the half circle. The leg is circled about the arm of the same side, but, instead of passing under the hand, is immediately- returned to its starting position. It is used as a pre- liminary to other movements and the leg is swung as nearly as possible in the lateral plane. A feint can be performed from a front (Figure 2, Position 1) or back rest (Figure 10, Position 1), right or left with one or both legs. :~PALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY, Figure 3. Circles. R. % Left. — From front rest (Position 1) perfoim a % circle to the left with right leg, by abducting right leg as in Position 2; release grasp of right hand and pass leg under hand to Position 3. Left % circle right is the same exercise performed with left leg. The above are not performed in competition, as they are too simple, but one should practice at these in order to work up to the more difficult ones. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. H Figure 4. Ci7'cles. Double \ Left. — From front rest (Position 1) per- form a double % left circle by raising- both legs as in Position 2; release grasp of right hand momentarily, pass legs over pommel to back rest (Position 3). Double % right circle is performed on the opposite side of the horse. From the back rest (see Position 3) : Double % right; both legs % circle backward be- neath right hand (Position 2) to front rest. Double % left; both legs % circle backward beneath left hand to front rest. Comhinaiions. — Double % left, double % right; double \ right, double % left ; double % right, double \ right ; double % left, double % left. SPALDING'3 ATHLETIC LIBllAllY. 13 Figure 5. L. H Left, From front rest (Position 1) perform a % left circle by raising left leg as in Position 2; release grasp of right pommel, pass leg underneath hand to Position 8. Right % right is performed as above, with the right leg in opposite direction. Most exercises upon the horse call for a fine sense of balance. One must be able to shift the weight of the body from one hand to the other easily and in good form. The chest should be held high, chin in toward the chest, legs straight and toes pointed. The abbreviations for circles in this book will be as follows: The capital R. is right leg; L., left leg; right or left written out is the direction; double R. or L. is a circle with both legs right or left. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 15 Figure 6. Circles. R. Left— A R. left circle is a complete circle with the right leg to the left. From front rest (Figure 6, Position 1), abduct right leg as in Position 1; release grasp of right hand; shift weight to left hand; pass leg beneath right hand and regrasp; continue circle of leg as in Position 2; release grasp of left hand; shift weight to right hand; continue circle of leg beneath left hand to Position 3. A L. right circle is performed as explained abo'7e, with left leg circling to the right. Perform a R. left then a L. right. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 17 Figure 7. Circles. L. Left— A L. left is a full circle with left leg to left. From front rest (Figure 5, Position 1), raise left leg as in Position 1; pass right hand circling to left as in Position 2; pass left hand as in Position 3; return- ing left leg to the starting position. A R. right leg circle is performed as described above, with the right leg making a complete circle to the^ right. Combine Figures 6 and 7: R. left. L. right; L. left, R right. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure P. Circles. Double L.—A double left is a circle of both legs to the left. From front rest begin circle to left as in Position 1: release grasp of right hand, continue circle as in Position 2; release grasp of left hand till legs pass left pommel, and finish at starting point (Position 3) . A double R. is a full circle of both legs to the right. A continuous double R. or double L. is a num- ber of circles performed in the direction indicated without a pause at the starting position. Practice four or five double R. or double L. in suc- cession. When one can master this exercise he need fear no circles on the horse. Combinations. —Figures 6, 7 and 8. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 21 Figure 9. Circles. Back Rest; R. Right— A R. right from back rest is a full circle to the right with the right leg. From a back rest (Position 3) , abduct right thigh as in Position 1; release grasp of right hand, circle leg under left hand, and finish as in Position 3. The circles described under Figures 6, 7 and 8 can be performed in the back rest position . R. left— A full circle to the left with right leg. L. right— A full circle to the right with left leg. L. left— A full circle to the left with left leg (op- posite of Figure 9). R. right— A full circle to the right with right leg. Double R.— A full circle to the right with both legs. Double L.— A full circle to the left with both legs. In performing a R. left or a L. right, swing both legs to right or left till they meet and begin the cir- cle (on the L. right bring both legs as in Position 1) ; in fact, this shifting of weight is necessary for smooth, rhythmic work. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure 10. Front Half Screw Circle. A screw circle is a leg circle from a front or back rest, or from any of the riding seats, coming to either a riding position or immediately dismounting, accom- panied by a quarter, half, three-quarter or full turn of the body. During these circles the performer travels from one part to or over another part of the horse. From a back rest (Position 1), perform a half front screw circle (Position 2) to a cross riding seat (Position 3). (For side riding seat see Position 3, Figure 6.) Sl'AI. DING'S ATHLETIC J.IIIKAUY. Figure 11. Back Half Screw Circle, From a front rest (Position 1), perform a half front screw circle (Position 2) to a cross riding seat (Position 3). These exercises are merely suggestions, and the performer can work up his combinations (which are innumerable) from these circles, scissors and vaultr,. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure 12. Front Full Screw Circle. From back rest (Position 1), begin a full screw circle by releasing grasp of right hand; rest weight on left thigh (Position 2) against saddle, turn body and circle right leg as in Position 3; continue circle to the left with right leg without a pause to Position 4. The person in Position 4 should be grasping the right ponxmel in left hand, and the right hand should be on the right end of the horse. The full screw mount can be performed backward from a front rest. Both front and back are done to either right or left. Begin an exercise with a feint, followed by a screw circle, and combine Figures 6 to 9, ending with a triple vault. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBKAUY. -- 29 Figure 13. Scissors. From a cross riding seat (Position 1), front scis- sors by a simultaneous abduction of both thighs past the median line of the body (Position 2), accompanied by a half turn of the body, finishing in a cross riding seat (Position 3). The man in Position 2 should be higher in the air. Back Scissors. —From cross riding seat (Position 3) swing, keeping legs abducted, and finish as in Position 1. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARr. 31 Figure 14. Scissors Dismount, From a cross riding seat (Position 1), a back scis- sors dismount is accomplished by swinging legs and turning body as in Position 2, landing on the floor as in Position 3. The same can be performed with turns between Position 2 and Position 3. The front scissors dismount is performed by a cross riding seat facing in (Figure 13, Position 1), and scissors off to mat, facing the opposite of Position 3 in Figure 14. The legs of Position 2 should be higher in the air. SPALDING'S AtHLEtiC LiSRARlf. Figure 15. Scissoi^s Without Turn of Body. From the side riding seat, or rest (Position 1), swing as in Position 2; release grasp of left hand and change position of legs by crossing them simultane- ously. In the starting position the right leg is on the far side of the horse, and after the change (Position 3), the left is on the far side. To parforrn the scissors on the right, swing from Position 3 to the right; change position of legs, coming to Position 1 again. Make the scissors continuous, first to the left, then to the right. This can be used in many combinations. Rest Astride the Right or Left ^rm.— The rest astride the right or left arm, legs further front than in figure (Position 2), can be used in a number of combinations and is an excellent movement to practice. fcPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure 16. The Needle, From a stand with reversed grasp of left hand, needle mount left by flexing left thigh and leg; pass- ing it forward over the croup around the left arm and over the saddle, swinging the right leg at the same time over the neck to the far side (Position 2) , aad finish by alighting in a riding seat in saddle (Position 3). This may be performed on the other side. It is used in starting combinations. SPAI.DINO'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 37 Figure 17. Flank Vault. From Position 1 flank vault as in Position 2, alighting as in Position 3. In a flank vault the body is raised sideways to a horizontal position, the side of the body being toward the horse when passing over it. Position 2 is a low flank vault to the left. The flank front and rear vaults, thougii simple, are necessary here in order to show the various ways of dismounting in combination work. A high flank vault, where the body is on a horizontal, is very pretty and exercise requires much practice to master. 00 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure 18. Front Vault, Perform a front vault left by starting from a stand (Position 1), and as the body is raised side- ways make a quarter turn toward the horse in the rise, the front of the body being toward the horse while passing over it (Position 2), and alighting as in Position 3. The left hand is about to be released in Position 2. The same may be done at right side of horse. The beginner will experience no confusion con- cerning vaults if he remembers that in the flank it is the side; front, the front; and rear, the back part of the body that is toward the horse while passing over it. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 41 Figure 19. Rear Vault. Commence a single rear vault left from stand (Position 1), and as body is raised sideways make a quarter turn left away from the horse, the thighs being half flexed at the same time, the back of the thighs being toward the horse while passing over it (Position 2), dismount as in Position 3. The same may be performed to the right. Is O SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 4? Figure 20. Double Rear Vault, From stand (Position 1) double rear vault left by swinging around croup to Position 2, Figure 21, and continue to Position 2, Figure 20; alight as in Posi- tion 3. The same can be performed to the right. A double rear vault may be executed twice over one part of the horse or once each over twD parts before dismounting. The legs in Position 2 should be higher. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 4S Figure 21. Triple Rear Vault. A triple vault is executed three times over one or more parts before dismounting. From Position 1 vault around croup to Position 2, stii] turning to the left; go to Position 3, then Posi- tion 4, dismounting as in Position 5. The legs of Positions 2, 3 and 4 should be higher. In the (so-called) quadruple rear vault one extra turn of the body is made, alighting on other side of horse facing in the opposite direction of Position 6, Figure 21. V — j 1—1 j — ' Spalding " Red Cover " Series of **— ■ <^^ : — ' ni . I Athletic Handbooks No. 67R EXERCISES ON THE FLYING RINGS By WILLIAM J. CROMIE Instructor in Gymnastics University of Pennsylvania published by AMERICAN SPORTS PUBLISHING COMPANY 21 Warren Street, New York ,^__ FOREWORD. THE rings are an excellent mode of development, especially for the upper part of the body. In fact, work upon the rings (to the exclusion of other pieces of apparatus) tends to develop the muscles of arms, back and chest abnormally. To counteract this tendency, one should work upon the parallels and horse, and practice ground tumbling. Typical ring exercises develop such physical qualities as strength, equilibrium and grace, but call for little or no agility, and, for this reason, ground tumbling should be given a prominent part in one's gymnastic regimen. The writer would rather see a gymnast upon the horizontal, parallels, horse, trapeze or rings, of medi- ocre ability with a symmetrical physical development than a marvelous "stunt" performer on any or all of these pieces who is all chest and shoulders. If work upon the heavy apparatus produces deformity of the upper part of the body, and fails to develop the lower part, then either the gymnast has been improp- erly trained or the apparatus is at fault. To prove that gymnasts may secure a symmetrical development with proper coaching the writer desires to direct attention to the poses on opposite page, showing illus- trations of the coach and members of the University of Pennsylvania gymnastic team. The writer desires to thank the members of the gymnastic team of the University of Pennsylvania who posed for the illustrations in connection with the rings, and Haeseler, photographer, who took the photographs. WILLIAM J. CROMIE. Position 1. Position i?. Figure 1. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 51 Figure 1. Ordinary hang on rings, "false grip" (Figure 3, Position 1); keep rings close to body, pull up as in Figure 1, Position 1. It is at this point where a good, strong pull is needed. Lean forward with head and shoulders, turn rings outward, give a sharp pull, then begin to push till Position 2 is reached. In getting a false grip, place the hands on the rings so that the weight of the body will fall upon the little fingers. (See Figure 3, Position 1). This is one of the first exercises that one should be able to do with ease in order to practice advanced work upon the rings. SPALDING'S ATHLI3T1C LIBRARY. Figure 2. From Position 1 pull up and roll forward as in Position 2. A number of these in succession look well, especially if done easily and in good form. This exercise can also be done while swinging. In all ring exercises, keep the chest well thrown c ut, legs straight, together, and toes pointed. Position 1. Position 2. Figure 3. Position 3. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY, 55 Figure 3. Upstart, From Position 1 turn body over as in Position 2, throw chest out sharply, pull with hands, snap legs downward, and upstart to Position 3 (false grip). From Position 1 swing forward and, at end of front swing (Figure 2, Position 1), upstart. Uprise. From Position 1 swing and, at end of back swing, without bending as in Position 2, uprise or ''pull in" to Position 3. The arms should be kept straight in this exercise. Position 1. Position 2. Figure 4. Position S. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LlliUARY. Figure 4. Circle into Rest, From Position 1, Figure 2, turn over to an inverted hang (Position 1, Figure 4), pull up as in Position 2, keeping rings close to body, false grip; turn rings out- ward and circle to Position 3. This can also be performed while swinging. From Position 2 one can get the ' 'planche above rings/' or lever above rings, by circling slowly; lean forward with the head and shoulders, stiffen legs in the rear, keep hands at hips (Figure 11), and the feat is accomplished. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 59 Figure 5. The Dislocation. The backward dislocation is somewhat similar to circling over, performed quickly and without releas- ing grasp of hands. It should be practised first with- out a swing. Some really think the shoulders are being dislocated, but this is because the arms are not bent. In the swing, turn the body over between the hands, keep legs stiff until nearly at end of back swing (Position 1); now shoot the legs over the head, reversing the position of the body (Position 2); turn rings outward and spread arms. This backward dislocation can be performed at end of forward and backward swings. The triple dislocation is performed consecutively, one at the front, center and back of swing. This requires good judgment going through the ropes at the proper time. The forward dislocation (see Figure 2) consists in going through the ropes head first, instead of feet passing over head with arms bent. These move< ments can be alternated. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. gl Figure 6. Backward Cut Off. The backward cut off, or straddle, should be prac- tised standing before attempting it on the swing. In circling backwards keep head back, which will bring one upon the feet. Practice going through the mo- tion without releasing hands, bringing the thighs down against the forearms sharply. Take one or two steps and, at the end of front swing, turn backward, straddling hands as in figure. Release grasp, throw head backward and dismount. The backward cut off can be performed at end of backward swing, but is more difficult than at end of front swing. Figure 7. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 63 I Figure 7. Forward Cut Off and Catch. Take a short swing, turn over backward as in Figure 5, Position 1. At end of backward swing bring legs quickly down upon the wrists (see Figure 7); cut off and regrasp rings. The legs should be brought down with sufficient force to bring the head between the rings. At this point the cut off is made. This movement can also be performed at the end of the forward swing (see Figure 8), also at the forward and backward ends in a swing (Figures 7 and 8). Practice this exercise while standing before at- tempting it swinging. One may not be able to re- grasp again while stationary but will get the idea of the cut. Figure 8. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 65 Figure 8. Forward Cut and Catch, End of Forvjard Swing. This is the same as the preceding exercise, except- ing that it is done at the end of the forward swing. A very pretty combination is an uprise at the end of a back swing (see under Figure 3), suddenly go through the ropes head first with bent arms, simultaneously open legs and perform the cut and catch. From a swinging rest, this movement can also be performed at the end of front swing, but is very difficult. From the hang, grasp rings, jump to Position 2, Figure 2, open legs and front cut off. This is excel- lent practice for the swinging movement described above. Figure 9. SPALDINO'S ATHLETIC TTRRARY. 67 Figure 9. Back Flyaway, At End of Front Swing. The backaway, or back flyaway, is dangerous un- less assistance is secured. One may practice this without lungers if he turns over as in figure and then releases his grasp. He is then almost over, and in succeeding trials he can turn over each time nearer the horizontal position till he gets the flyaway. The position of the body, when properly performed and when the grasp is released at the end of the front swing, should be as in Figure 13. Thv-^ back flyaway makes a very pretty dismount if done in the hollow back position (Figure 13). At End of Back Stving. Take a swing about ten feet in height and, when at the front, hold the legs forward, keeping them stiff from the waist. When returning from the front swing, bring the legs backwards, bending from the waist only; the return swing of the body will put one in the correct position for the back somersault or iiyaway. k m w o i SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 69 Figure 10. Front Flyaway. At End of Back Swing. In attempting the front flyaway one should wear the hmgers, with an assistant holding the end of each rope to prevent accident. When in the position of Figure 10, release the grasp, double up the body, and endeavor to catch the ankles. This gives the requi- site turn to the body, making a forward somersault in the air and bringing one on his feet. If the ropes holding the rings are of sufficient length, one can eventually work up to the hollow back style of per- forming the front flyaway. AA End of Front Swing. The front flyaway can also be performed at the end of the front swing, but requires a great deal of caution while learning it. In all the somersaults in the air, have plenty of mats and assistance while learning to turn. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 71 Figure 11. Lever above Rings. The lever above rings, which is sometimes called the **planche above rings," is a development of the circle into rest (Figure 4). To hold the lever easily, the rings should be parallel with the body. From the position of Figure 11, push up to a shoulder balance or hand balance, or lower body to Figure 12. SPALDliNG'S ATHLETIC JLIBRARY. 73 Figure 12. Back Lever. From an ordinary hang, turn over backwards, extend legs and straighten body as in figure. The closer the rings, the easier it is to hold this lever. The hands being held close together, assist the arms in getting a good hold upon the shoulder blades. Combinations.— Figure 1 to Figure 17, push up to Figure 19, lower to Figure 18, then Figure 11 to r'igure 12, then finish with Figure 16. CO o SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 75 Figure 13. Front Lever, The front lever, or planche, is the most difficult of any, on account of the position in relation to the muscles that must hold the weight of the body. From the ordinary hang (Figure 3, Position 1) turn over backward to mat, keeping the back arched as in Figure 13. This is excellent practice. When practising the front lever, bend the arms at first in order to prevent fatigue and swinging. The hands should be over center of gravity of the body. The illustration shows the way most gymnasts per- form the feat. The back is arched too much and the head and feet are not quite in a straight line. From an inverted hang (Figure 4, Position 1), slowly lower body to front lever. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 17 Figure 14. Side Lever. Arm Rear. Fi om an ordinary hang turn over to an inverted hang (Figure 4, Position 1) . Bend the right arm, and bring body in hollow back style across the forearm, resting the waist against the wrist. Keep the arms bent, or the weight of the body falling on the shoul- ders will cause pain. When the body is in a horizontal position, release the grasp of the left hand and extend the arm as in figure. The gymnast who posed for Figure 15 did so for the first time, and consequently did not do justice to the exercise. The body in figure should be horizontal, the left arm and leg in a horizontal line. O SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 79 Figure 15. Side Lever. Arm Front. In Figure 15 the body should not be bent at the waist, and the right arm should be bent as in Fig- ure 14. The side lever, arm front, is performed by grasp- ing the rope of the right hand ring with the left hand. Bring the upper part of the body over and past the right hand till the waist is opposite the fore- arm, lean the weight of the body upon it and extend the left arm as in figure. The inclination is to double up, as in figure, but it must be resisted. A little bend can be used to advantage, but too much spoils the look of the exercise. In both Figures 14 and 15 bend the elbow and extend forearm across back or abdomen and see that the hand is at the center of gravity. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure 16. One Arm Back Lever. The roll into the one arm back lever is a feat that requires strength and perseverance. Commence by ' pulling up the body by one arm to a bent arm rest position (see Figure 2, Position 1), and with a sudden movement bring the right shoulder forward, at the same time stiffening out the body horizontally (see Figure 16) and extend the left arm. Another way is to turn over backward, holding with the right hand only, as in Figure 3, Position 2. When the legs are past the right hand, keep waist close to the hand and shoot the legs out suddenly as in Figure 16. The easiest way to get the exercise is to perform Figure 12, then Figure 14, and then Figure 16. Bring the arm well under the shoulder-blades as in Figure 16. Figure 17. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. Figure 17. Shoulder Balance. From a hang, pull up to a front rest and shoulder balance. One should practice upon the floor or lower parallels in order to master this movement before attempting it on the rings. In learning it, place the feet against the ropes till accustomed to the inverted position. Figure 18. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRAEY. Figure 18. Hand Balance, From the shoulder stand (Figure 17) push up as in figure. The hard part of the push is in leaving the shoulder balance, and requires well-developed triceps. From Figure 18 to Figure 19, the proper way the hand balance should be performed, is comparatively easy. Figure 19. ypALDlNGS ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 87 Figure 19. Hand Balance. The best way to get a hand balance is by repeated trials of pushing up (Figures 17 to 18, then 19), either from the shoulder balance or by circling into rest and pushing up (Figure 4). The hand balance upon the rings is the most difficult of any gymnastic piece of apparatus except the trapeze, and should therefore be the ambition of every advanced gym- nast to attain. Figure 20. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. gg Figure 20. Swinging Hand Balance. The swinging hani balance is a feat of the first water, especially if one circles into the balance at the end of the back swing. If one is well up in Figures 17 and 19, he can then swing in the hang, circle into rest (Figure 4). Do not allow the legs to come down, but by a quick movement of the legs shoot further up- wards, high up between the ropes. This, assisted by a good pull with the arms, will bring one into Position 17, and another push to Figure 20. This must be done rapidly and before the end of each swing. Figure 21. SPALDING'S ATHLE'riC LiBllARi. Figure 21. The Cross. "The Cross," sometimes called the ''iron arm,'' is very difficult and requires considerable practice. It takes a great deal of strength and plenty of skill to perform it properly. Bring the arms slightly to the front, putting the weight upon the biceps, or front, rather than the triceps, or back muscles of the upper arm. Figure 22. SPALD1^■|G^S ATHiJSTIC LIBRARY, PiGURE 22. Inverted Cross^ A good exercise to close this article on tlie rings is the inverted cross. It is more difficult than the pre- ceding exercise. From Figure 19 sink slowly to the inverted cross (see Figure 22), From Figure 22 return to Figure 19. If one descends much below that in Figure 22 he will be un- able to return to Figure 19, SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRAEX. In every gymnasium wlierein advanced work is done upon the horizontal, high parallels, rings and trapeze, a pair of low parallel bars should be acces- sible, in order that the aspiring gymnast may prac- tice the hand balance, changing from one grasp to another, and the pirouette. There is no danger from falling at this height and it also accustoms one to the inverted position of tlie body. Caution, — In all exercises involving risk, seek assistance. ^S^^s^^E THE SPALDING ;H.mHii!iaaia Spalding Playground Apparatus "SAFETY FIRST" Why is it that a majority of the world's playgrounds are equipped with Spalding All-Steel Apparatus? Why is it that a demand created ten years back grows greater in pro- portion with each new year's need ? 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Special leather soles, will not harden in watc Shoes are reinforced where upper and sole are attached Pair, '^ No. FM, Three inches lov/er than No. FL. White canvas shoes, black trimmed ; special leather soles. . . " ^Io. £. Low <;ut canvas, canvas soles • , . * -t ^ . . o. •« . ^ j • ,. » • '* Spalding Fencing Shoes No. L. Drab glove leather, red trimmings. Not carried in stock; supplied on special order only. Specify on order if to be made with or without toe . extension sole, and on which shoe. , Pair, No, LW. Women's, Otherwise same as No. L. . , t. i. ^ ^ , » '^ Spalding Clog Shoes No. 1-0. Goatskin uppers; wood soles. Special order only. » , .Pair, No.L HOW TO MEASURE FOR ATHLETIC SHOES Running Shoes, Jumping Shoes. Hurdling Shoes, and Pole Vaulting Shoes are usually worn without stock* ings; take measurennents over bare feet. All other athletic shoes are worn with stockings; take measure ments over stockings. Take measurements 2ts directed below and send with your order. Don't Rush! In sitting position draw outlines of feet, both the right and left, measuring over stockings or bare feet a» required, according to style of shoe ; then, with tape measure, drawing same tight, measure ball, waist, instep, heel and ankle, as shown in cut. IMPORTANT — Hold pencil perpendicularly all around the fool, especially i end of great toe. back of heel mai •! PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO ANY COMMUNICATIONS ACDRESSEDTDUS A. G. SPALDING^&, BROS: fStORtS INAULbARGE CITIES FOR COMPLETE lISrCF STORES SEEINSIOE FRONT " CFTHISBOOI J»RICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Fo, foFsSI ITCOVEB I 001 H SPALDING OFFICIAL When you want the real thing in Sport equipment you instinctively think of "Spalding" Spalding OfScial National League Base Ball Official ball National League and World Series Spalding Official Lawn Tennis Ball TWO-PIECE-PLUGLESS. Official ball National Clay Court Championships Spalding Official No. J5 Foot Ball Official ball Army and Navy game and all of the leading College contests Spalding Official No. G Soccer Foot Ball Official ball U. S. P. A. Championships Spalding Official No. M Basket Ball Official ball Intercollegiate Basket Ball Association Spalding Official Athletic Equipment Used in Olympic Games, A. A. U. and Intercolle- giate Championships 'Spalding" and '* Satisfaction" are synonymous Insist upon seeing the Spalding Trade Mark soBsK THE SPALDING TRADE-MARK '^SP SPALDING BASKET BALLS No.M2 SPALDING "SUPERIOR" BASKET BALL No. M-2. Good quality pebble grain leather, eight section case, with guar- anteed rubber bladder, needle and lace Each. $11.00 SPALDING PRACTICE BASKET BALL No. M3. Case of good weight durable leather. Guaranteed bladder, needle and lace Each, $7.50 SPALDING PLAYGROUND BASKET BALLS No. PGO. Made of strong, pebbled leather. Specially protected seams for playground use. Regulation size. Guaranteed bladder, lacing needle and rawhide lace. . . Each, $12.C0 No. PVO. "Army and Navy.** Out- seam style. Durable leather. Guar- anteed bladder, lacing needle and lace. . .. . . . . Each, $9X0 No. PKO. "Service." Outseam style. Good leather. Guaranteed bladder, lace and needle. . . . Each, $8.00 CANVAS BASKET BALL HOLDER No. 01. Useful for teams to carry prop- erly inflated basket ball. Each, $3.25 SPALDING BLADDERS No. OM. For Nos. M. ML. M2. M3. PGO, PVO, PKO balls. Each. $1.15 No. A. Bladder. ... " .90 SPALDING SCORE BOOKS Each No. 10. Paper cover, 10 games. . 20c. No. 11. Cloth cover, 25 games. . 50c. No. A. Collegiate, paper cover, 10 games Each, 20c. No. B. Collegiate, cloth cover, 25 games Each, 50c. No.N. For Women. . . " 50c. Send for our Basket Ball Catalogue. Free on request. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO ANY COMMUNICATIONS ADDSESSEO TO US A. G. SPALDING & BROS. ..STORES IN ALL LARGE; CITIES - FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES SEE INSIDE FRONT COYEB OF THIS BOOK PRiCES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. For CM.di.n price. .«« .pecui c»n.dUn Cfioeu*, ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTE THE SPALDING TRADE^MARK-^rMi SPALDING BASKET BALL SUNDRIES 100 Basket Ball Goals The Spalding No. 100 goal — made under the Schommer patent, dated Aug. 1, 1916, No. 1,193,024 — is the outcome of constant efforts to make a goal without the side braces, and yet rigid and firm enough to stand rough usage, it is made of a two-piece mEJleable iron bracket and a steel ring. No. 100 Pat. Aag. 1, 1916 The elimination of the side braces does away with the hazard of hitting them in "close up shots"; of deflecting the ball at any angle, making the judge of the rebound a rank guess; of slowing up the game by the ball lodging between the braces and the back board; of stopping the game due to a broken side brace, and the shifting of the braces to all kinds of angles when they work loose. Bracket has a large bear- ing surface which gives far more rigidity and strength than the old types. Mathe- matically constructed so as to conform with the rules, and yet no ball thrown for the goal can be deflected by the bracket. Complete with nets. Pair, $10.C0 No. 50. Detachable. Can be detached readily from wall or upright, leaving no ob- struction to interfere with other games or gymnasium work. With nets. Pr., $10.00 No. 90. Drop-Forged. So far as we know this is the only drop-forged goal made. Practically unbreakable; with extra heavy nets Pair, $10.00 No. 70. Practice. Substantial in construction. Complete with nets. " 7.50 Spalding Nets, Separate, for Goals Made of heavy twine; hand knitted; w^hite Pair, 85c. Spalding Basket Ball Whistles No. 4. Horn Whistle; nickel-plated, made of heavy metal. Each, $1.10 No. 3. Nickel-plated. . " .55 No. 2. Reliable; popular design. .30 No. 7. Nickel-plated, heavy metal whistle Each, 75c. No. 7S. Same as No. 7, but with band for holding on two fingers. Ea., 75c PROMPT ITHNTION GIVEN TO I ANY COMMUNICATIONS AODRESSED TO OS A. G.SPALDING & BROS. STORES IN ALL LARGE GITIES I FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES SEE INSIDE FRONT COVEB OFTKISSOOr PRICL^ SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITUOUT NOTICE. Fo, CkUjuKva This trade mark means much to you It answers your question, "Why should I buy athletic goods of A. G. Spalding 3C Bros.? — or What do I get for my money when I buy Spalding goods? Like the Rock of Gibraltar, it does not talk, yet it stands for much — permanence and de- pendability. The Spalding Trade Mark on any article of athletic equipment is a guarantee that the materials are the finest, the workmanship the best, the prices fair and the design as modern as nearly half a century of progressive develop- ment can make it. It says to you — Spalding's Athletic Goods are the best. There are no better made. 1 ! 1 OH ! "7 1 ! /^^ 1 i /^A TRADE A^ I I I 1 ^<^^^ I I A Word to j I Buyers and Users of j I Athletic Goods | 1 'V/'ou don't "pay for the name" i 1 A when you buy something i I "Spalding," as those who are after I 1 larger profits often allege. You pay { I for— and get — satisfaction. The | I name, as evidenced in the Spalding | I Trade Mark, is put on as a guaran- | S ..■!.__ A. .1»^.*- .»T.^-i-i ♦-k'^TT 4-/^f I tee that you get what you pay for mO LIBRARY OF CONGRESS iiiiiiiiBiiJiiiiiiiiilili^ "^ 006 010 861 4 # A separate book covers evcrjy Athletic Sport and is Official and Standard ■! GRAND P R 1 Z L .^■^^>i ST. [.0U1S.1904 W " .r\ JU JLI 1 jN \jr PARi's'TqOO ATHLETIC GOODS ARE THE STANDARD OF THE WORLD A. e -Spalding ^ Bros. MAINTAIN WHOLESALt <7^^ RETAIL STORES //,• ^/,c FOLLOWI NG CITIES NLW YORK CHICAGO SaV FRANCISCO NtWAUK INDIAMAPOLIS OAKLAND PHILADELPHIA ST LOUIS LOSANGhTll-S BOSTON DETROIT SEATTLE BUFFALO CINCINNATI PORTLAND ALBANY CLEVELAND SALTLAKECITY ROCHESTER COLUMBUS DENVER SYRACUSE ATLANTA KANSAS CITY PITTSBURGH LOUISVILLE MILWAUKEE BALTIMORE DALLAS MINNEAPOLIS DFS MOINES WASHINGTON NEW ORLEANS ST, PAUL BOSTON DETROIT SEATTLE BUFFALO CINCINNATI PORTLAND ALBANY CLEVELAND SALTLAKECITY ROCHESTER COLUMBUS DENVER SYRACUSE ATLANTA KANSAS CITY PITTSBURGH LOUISVILLE MILWAUKEE BALTIMORE DALLAS MINNEAPOLIS DFS MOINES WASHINGTON NEW ORLEANS ST, PAUL LONDON. ENGLAND MONTREAL . C A N, TORONTO. CAN. LIVERPOOL. ENGLAND EDINBURGH. SCOTLAND BIRMINGHAM. ENGLAND GLASGOW. SCOTLAND MANCHESTER. ENGLAND PARIS. FRANCE BRISTOL. ENGLAND SYDNEY. AUSTRALIA Factor in p^n^d und operated by AG. Spalding & Bros, and \^herc all of Sc oldlnc's NEW YORK CHICAGO SAN FRANCISCO CHICOPIZ. MASS. BROOKIiYN BOSTON PHIUkDELPHIA 'LONDON. ENG.