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 <^ Spalding's 
 Athletic Library 
 
 Anticipating the present ten- 
 dency of the American people 
 toward a healthful method of living 
 and enjoyment, Spalding's Athletic 
 Library was established in 1892 for 
 the purpose of encouraging ath- 
 letics in every form, not only by 
 publishing the official rules and 
 records pertaining to the various 
 pastimes, but also by instructing, 
 until to-day Spalding's Athletic 
 Library is unique in its own par- 
 ticular field and has been conceded 
 the greatest educational series on 
 athletic and physical training sub- 
 jects that has ever been compiled. 
 The publication of a distinct 
 series of books devoted to athletic 
 sports and pastimes and designed 
 to occupy the premier place in 
 America in its class was an early 
 idea of Mr. A. G. Spalding, who 
 was one of the first in America 
 to publish a handbook devoted to 
 athletic sports, Spalding's Official 
 Base Ball Guide being the initial 
 number, which was followed at intervals with other handbooks on the 
 sports prominent in the '70s. 
 
 Spalding's Athletic Library has had the advice and counsel of Mr. A. G. 
 Spalding in all of its undertakings, and particularly in all books devoted 
 to the national game. This applies especially to Spalding's Official 
 Base Ball Guide and Spalding's Official Base Ball Record, both of which 
 receive the personal attention of Mr. A. G. Spalding, owing to his early 
 connection with the game as the leading pitcher of the champion Boston 
 and Chicago teams of 1872-76. His interest does not stop, however, with 
 matters pertaining to base ball; there is not a sport that Mr. Spalding 
 does not make it his business to become familiar with, and that the 
 Library will always maintain its premier place, with Mr. Spalding's able 
 counsel at hand, goes without saying. 
 
 The entire series since the issue of the first number has been under 
 the direct personal supervision of Mr. James E. Sullivan, President 
 of the American Sports Publishing Company, and the total series of 
 consecutive numbers reach an aggregate of considerably over three 
 hundred, included in which are many "annuals," that really constitute 
 the history of their particular sport in America year by year, back copies 
 of which are even now eagerly sought for, constituting as they do the 
 really first authentic records of events and official rules that have ever 
 been consecutively compiled. 
 
 - When Spalding's Athletic Library was founded, seventeen years ago, 
 track and field athletics were practically unknown outside the larger 
 colleges and a few athletic clubs in the leading cities, which gave occa- 
 sional meets, when an entry list of 250 competitors was a subject of com- 
 ment; golf was known only by a comparatively few persons; lawn tennis 
 had some vogue and base ball was practically the only established field 
 
 A. G. Spalding 
 
EDITORS OF SPALDING' S ATHLETIC LIBRARY 
 
 sport, and that in a professional way; basket ball had just been invented; 
 athletics for the schoolboy— and schoolgirl— were almost unknown, and 
 an advocate of class contests in athletics in the schools could not get a 
 hearing. To-day we find the greatest body of athletes in the world is 
 the Public Schools Athletic League of Greater New York, which has had 
 an entry list at its annual games of over two thousand, and in whose 
 "elementary series" in base ball last year 106 schools competed for the 
 trophy emblematic of the championship. 
 
 While Spalding's Athletic Library cannot claim that the rapid growth 
 of athletics in this country is due to it solely, the fact cannot be denied 
 that the books have had a great deal to do with its encouragement, by 
 printing the official rules and instructions for playing the various games 
 at a nominal price, within the reach of everyone, with the sole object 
 that its series might be complete and the one place where a person 
 could look with absolute certainty for the particular book in which he 
 might be interested. 
 
 In selecting the editors and writers for the various books, the lead- 
 ing authority in his particular line has been obtained, with the result 
 that no collection of books on athletic subjects can compare with 
 Spalding's Athletic Library for the prominence of the various authors 
 and their ability to present their subjects in a thorough and practical 
 manner. 
 
 A short sketch of a few of those who have edited some of the lead- 
 ing numbers of Spalding's Athletic Library is given herewith : 
 
 JAMES E. SULLIVAN 
 
 President American Sports Publishing Com- 
 pany; entered the publishing house of Frank 
 Leslie in 1878, and has been connected continu- 
 ously with the publishing business since then 
 and also as athletic editor of various New 
 York papers; was a competing athlete; one of 
 the organizers of the Amateur Athletic Union 
 of the United States; has been actively on its 
 board of governors since its organization until 
 the present time, and President for two suc- 
 cessive terms; has attended every champion- 
 ship meeting in America since 1879 and has officiated in some capacity in 
 connection with American amateur championships track and field games 
 for nearly twenty-five years; assistant American director Olympic Games, 
 Paris, 1900; director Pan-American Exposition athletic department, 1901; 
 chief department physical culture Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St. 
 Louis, 1904; secretary American Committee Olympic Games, at Athens, 
 1906; honorary director of Athletics at Jamestown Exposition, 1907; secre- 
 tary American Committee Olympic Games, at London, 1908; member of 
 the Pastime A. C, New York: honorary member Missouri A. C, St. Louis; 
 honorary member Olympic A. C, San Francisco; ex-president Pastime 
 A. C, New Jersey A. C, Knickerbocker A. C: president Metropolitan 
 Association of the A. A. U. for fifteen years; president Outdoor Recrea- 
 tion League; with Dr. Luther H. Gulick organized the Public Schools 
 Athletic League of New York, and is now chairman of its games commit- 
 tee and member executive committee; was a pioneer in playground work 
 and one of the organizers of the Outdoor Recreation League of New York ; 
 appointed by President Roosevelt as special commissioner to the Olympic 
 Games at Athens, 1906, and decorated by King George I. of the Hellenes 
 (Greece) for his services in connection with the Olympic Games; ap- 
 pointed special commissioner by President Roosevelt to the Olympic 
 Games at London, 1908; appointed by Mayor McClellan, 1908, as member 
 of the Board of Education of Greater New York. 
 
EDITORS OF SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY 
 
 WALTER CAMP 
 
 For quarter of a century Mr. Walter Camp 
 o± Yale has occupied a leading- position in col- 
 lege athletics. It is immaterial what organiza- 
 tion IS suggested for college athletics, or for 
 the betterment of conditions, insofar as college 
 athletjcs is concerned. Mr. Camp has always 
 played an important part in its conferences 
 and the great interest in and high plane of 
 ^"If ^^^P^*"*^ to-day. are undoubtedly due more 
 to Mr. Camp than to any other individual. Mr 
 
 ^xy,. ,. „ .7 ^, ^amp has probably written more on college 
 
 athletics than any other writer and the leading papers and maea! 
 zinesof America are always anxious to secure his expert opinion on foot 
 un w STv ^dfifd. athletics, base ball and rowing. Mr. Camp has grown 
 Whni L h ^ athletics and is a part of Yale s remarkable athletic system. 
 While he has been designated as the "Father of Foot Ball." it is a wel 
 
 of ?rA?f "-^"^^ ^"yi"? ^'^ ^^"^^^ ^^""^^^ M^- Camp was regarded as^ne 
 of the best players that ever represented Yale on the base ball field so 
 when we hear of Walter Camp as a foot ball expert we must also remem? 
 ber his remarkable knowledge of the game of base ball, of which hTlfk 
 great admirer. Mr. Camp has edited Spalding's Official Foot Ball Guide 
 since ,t was first published, and also the Spalding Athletk LiWy book 
 on How to Play Foot Ball. There is certainly no man in American coS 
 hfe better qualified to write for Spalding's Athletic Library than Mr 
 
 DR. LUTHER HALSEY GULICK 
 
 The leading exponent of physical training 
 In America; one who has worked hard to im- 
 press the value of physical training in the 
 schools; when physical training was combined 
 with education at the St. Louis Exposition in 
 1904 Dr. Guhck played an important part in 
 that congress; he received several awards for 
 his good work and had many honors conferred 
 upon him; he is the author of a great many 
 books on the subject; it was Dr. Gulick who 
 
 /^r.o■o»,;,o^ iT^ ui- o u ^^t*"^?'^thesuggestion,of James E.Sullivan' 
 organized the Public Schools Athletic League of Greater New York and 
 was Its first Secretary; Dr. Gulick was also for several years Director of 
 Physical Training in the public schools of Greater New York resigning 
 Amil']^«'''"n''n'rT-*^^ Presidency of the Playground AssocStfon of 
 America. Dr. Guhck is an authority on all subjects pertaining to Dhvs- 
 ical training and the study of the child. u*i«ing to pnys- 
 
 JOHN B. FOSTER 
 
 Successor to the late Henry Chadwick 
 ' Father of Base Ball") as editor of Spald- 
 ing s Official Base Ball Guide; sporting editor 
 of the New York Evening Telegram; has 
 been m the newspaper business for many 
 years and is recognized throughout America 
 as a leading writer on the national game- a 
 staunch supporter of organized base ball 
 his pen has always been used for the better! 
 ment of the game. 
 
EDITORS OF SPALDING' S ATHLETIC LIBRARY 
 
 TIM MURNANE 
 
 Base Ball editor of the Boston Globe and 
 President of the New England League of 
 Base Ball Clubs; one of the best known base 
 ball men of the country; known from coast 
 to coast; is a keen follower of the game and 
 prominent in all its councils; nearly half a 
 century ago was one of America's foi'emost 
 players: knows the game thoroughly and 
 writes from the point of view both of player 
 and an official. 
 
 HARRY PHILIP BURCHELL 
 
 Sporting editor of the New York Times; 
 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania; 
 editor of Spalding'a Official Lawn Tennis 
 Annual; is an authority on the game; follows 
 the movements of the players minutely and 
 understands not only tennis but all other sub- 
 jects that can be classed as athletics; no one 
 is better qualified to edit this book than Mr. 
 Burchell. 
 
 GEORGE T. HEPBRON. 
 
 Former Young Men's Christian Association 
 director; for many years an official of the 
 Athletic League of Young Men's Christian 
 Associations of North America ; was con- 
 nected with Dr. Luthei- H. Gulick in Young 
 Men's Christian Association work for over 
 twelve years; became identified with basket 
 ball when it was in its infancy and has fol- 
 lowed it since, being recognized as the lead- 
 ing exponent of the official rules; succeeded 
 Dr. Gulick as editor of the Official Basket Ball 
 
 Guide and also editor of the Spalding Athletic Library book on How to 
 
 Play Basket Ball. 
 
 JAMES S. MITCHEL 
 
 Former champion weight thrower; holder 
 of numerous records, and is the winner of 
 more championships than any other individual 
 in the history of sport ; Mr. Mitchel is a close 
 student of athletics and well qualified to write 
 upon any topic connected with athletic sport ; 
 has been for years on the staff of the New 
 York Sun. 
 
EDITORS OF SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY 
 
 MICHAEL C MURPHY 
 
 The world's most famous athletic trainer; 
 the champion athletes that he has developed 
 for track and field sports, foot ball and base ball 
 fields, would run into thousands: he became 
 famous when at Yale University and has 
 been particularly successful in developing 
 what mig-ht be termed championship teams: 
 his rare good iudgment has placed him in an 
 enviable position in the athletic world; now 
 with the University of Pennsylvania ; dur- 
 ing his career has trained only at two col- 
 leges and one athletic club. Yale and the 
 University of Pennsylvania and Detroit Athletic Club; his most recent 
 triumph was that of training the famous American team of athletes 
 that swept the field at the Olympic Games of 1908 at London, 
 
 DR. C. WARD CRAMPTON 
 
 Succeeded Dr. Gulick as director of physical 
 training in the schools of Greater New York: 
 as secretary of the Public Schools Athletic 
 League is at the head of the most remarkable 
 organization of its kind in the world; is a 
 practical athlete and gymnast himself, and 
 has been for years connected with the physi- 
 cal training system in the schools of Greater 
 New York, having had charge of the High 
 School of Commerce. 
 
 DR. GEORGE J. FISHER 
 
 Has been connected with Y. M. C. A. work 
 for many years as physical director at Cincin- 
 nati and Brooklyn, where he made such a high 
 reputation as organizer that he was chosen to 
 succeed Dr. Luther H. Gulick as Secretary of 
 the Athletic League of Y. M. C. A.'s of North 
 America, when the latter resigned to take 
 charge of the physical training in the Public 
 Schools of Greater New York. 
 
 DR. GEORGE ORTON 
 
 On athletics, college athletics, particularly 
 track and field, foot ball, soccer foot ball, and 
 training of the youth, it would be hard to find 
 one better qualified than Dr. Orton; has had 
 the necessary athletic experience and the 
 ability to impart that experience intelligently 
 to the youth of the land; for years was the 
 American, British and Canadian champion 
 runner. 
 
EDITORS OF SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LiBkARV 
 
 FREDERICK R. TOOMBS 
 
 A well known authority on skating, rowing, 
 boxing, racquets, and other athletic sports; 
 was sporting editor of American Press Asso- 
 ciation, New York; dramatic editor; is a law- 
 yer and has served several terms as a member 
 of Assembly of the Legislature of the State of 
 New York; has written several novels and 
 historical works. 
 
 R. L. WELCH 
 
 A resident of Chicago; the popularity of 
 indoor base ball is chiefly due to his efforts; 
 a player himself of no mean ability; a first- 
 class organizer; he has followed the game of 
 indoor base ball from its inception. 
 
 DR. HENRY S. ANDERSON 
 
 Has been connected with Yale University 
 for years and is a recognized authority on 
 gymnastics; is admitted to be one of the lead- 
 ing authorities in America on gymnastic sub- 
 jects; is the author of many books on physical 
 training. 
 
 CHARLES M. DANIELS 
 
 Just the man to write an authoritative 
 book on swimming; the fastest swimmer the 
 world has ever known; member New York 
 Athletic Club swimming team and an Olym- 
 pic champion at Athens in 1906 and London, 
 1908. In his book on Swimming, Champion 
 Daniels describes just the methods one must 
 use to become an expert swimmer. 
 
 GUSTAVE BOJUS 
 
 Mr. Bojus is most thoroughly qualified to 
 write intelligently on all subjects pertaining 
 to gymnastics and athletics; in his day one 
 of America's most famous amateur athletes; 
 has competed successfully in gymnastics and 
 many other sports for the New York Turn 
 Verein; for twenty years he has been prom- 
 inent in teaching gymnastics and athletics; 
 was responsible for the famous gymnastic 
 championship teams of Columbia University; 
 now with the Jersey City high schools. 
 
EDITORS OF SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY 
 
 CHARLES JACOBUS 
 
 Admitted to be the "Father of Roque;" 
 one of America's most expert players, win- 
 ning' the Olympic Championship at St. Louis 
 in 1904; an ardent supporter of the game 
 and follows it minutely, and much of the 
 success of roque is due to his untiring- efforts; 
 certainly there is no one better qualified to 
 write on this subject than Mr. Jacobus. 
 
 DR. E. B. WARMAN 
 
 Well known as a physical training expert; 
 was probably one of the first to enter the field 
 and is the author of many books on the sub- 
 ject; lectures extensively each year all over 
 the country. 
 
 W. J. CROMIE 
 
 Now with the University of Pennsylvania; 
 was formerly a Y. M. C. A. physical director; 
 a keen student of all grymnastic matters: the 
 author of many books on subjects pertaining 
 to physical training. 
 
 G. M. MARTIN 
 
 By profession a physical director of the 
 Young Men's Christian Association; a close 
 student of all things gymnastic, and games 
 for the classes in the gymnasium or clubs. 
 
 PROF. SENAC 
 
 A leader in the fencing world ; has main- 
 tained a fencing school in New York for 
 years and developed a great many cham- 
 pions ; understands the science of fencing 
 thoroughly and the benefits to be derived 
 therefrom. 
 
SPALDIIVG ATHLETIC LIBRARY 
 
 a Giving the Titles of all Spalding Athletic Library Books now ^ 
 in print, grouped ior ready reference ( ^ -^J 
 
 SPALDING OFFICIAL ANNUALS 
 
 No. I Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide 
 
 No. lA Spalding's OfTiclal Base Bali Record 
 
 No. 2 Spalding's Official Foot Ball Guide 
 
 No. 2A Spalding's Official Soccer Foot Ball Guide 
 
 No. 3 Spalding's Official Cricket Guide 
 
 No. 4 Spalding's Official Lawn Tennis Annual 
 
 No. 5 Spalding's Official Golf Guide 
 
 No. 6 Spalding's Official Ice Hockey Guide 
 
 No. 7 Spalding's Official Basket Ball Guide 
 
 No. 8 Spalding's Official Bowling Guide 
 
 No. 9 Spalding's Official indoor Base Ball Guide 
 
 No. 10 Spalding's Official Roller Polo Guide 
 
 No. 12 Spalding's Official Athletic Almanac 
 
 €roDp I. Base Ball 
 
 No. 1 Spalding's Official Base Ball 
 
 Guide. 
 No. lA Official Base Ball Record. 
 No. 202 How to Play Base BalL 
 No. 223 How to Bat. 
 No. 232 How to Run Bases. 
 No. 230 How to Pitch. 
 No. 229 How to Catch. 
 No. 225 How to Play First Base. 
 No. 226 How to Play Second Base. 
 No. 227 How to Play Third Base. 
 No. 228 How to Play Shortstop. 
 No. 224. How to Play the Outfield. 
 
 How to Organize a Base Ball 
 Club. [League. 
 
 How to Organize a Base Ball 
 1^ How to Manage a Base Ball 
 
 231 1 C'"^- 
 
 ■ How toTrain a Base BallTeam 
 How to Captain a Base Ball 
 How to Umpire a Game. [Team 
 ^ Technical Base Ball Terms. 
 No. 219 Ready Reckoner of Base Ball 
 Percentages. 
 
 BASE BALL AUXILIARIES 
 No. 319 Minor League Base Ball Guide 
 No. 320 Official Book National League 
 
 of Prof. Base Ball Clubs. 
 No. 321 Official Handbook National 
 Playground Ball Assn. 
 
 Foot Ball 
 
 No. 2 Spalding's Official Foot Ball 
 
 Guide. 
 No. 334 Code of the Foot Ball Rules. 
 No. 324 How to Play Foot Ball. 
 No. 2a Spalding's Official Soccer Foot 
 
 Ball Guide. 
 No. 286 How to Play Soccer. 
 
 iiroDp II. 
 
 FOOT BALL AUXILIARY 
 No. 332 Spalding's Official Canadian 
 
 Foot Ball Guide. 
 No. 335 Spalding's Official Rugby Foot 
 
 Ball Guide. 
 
 Group III. crIcKel 
 
 No. 3 Spalding's Official Cricket Guide. 
 No. 277 Cricket and How to Play It. 
 
 Group IV. Lawn Tennis 
 
 No. 4 Spalding's Official Lawn Ten- 
 nis Annual. 
 
 No. 157 flow to Play Lawn Tennis. 
 
 No. 279 Strokes and Science of Lawn 
 Tennis. 
 
 Group V. Goir 
 
 No. 5 Spalding's Official Golf Guide 
 No. 276 How to Play Golf . 
 
 Group VI. Hockeg 
 
 No. 6 Spalding's Official Ice Hockey 
 
 Guide. 
 No. 304 How to Play Ice Hockey. 
 No. 154 Field Hockey. 
 (Lawn Hockey. 
 No. 188 < Parlor Hockey. 
 (Garden Hockey. 
 No. 180 Ring Hockey. 
 
 HOCKEY AUXILIARY 
 No. 256 Official Handbook Ontario 
 Hockey Associatioif. 
 
 Group VII. Basket Ball 
 
 No. 7 Spalding's OjOxial Basket 
 
 Ball Cruide. 
 No. 193 How to Play Basket Ball. 
 No. 318 Basket Ball Guide for Women. 
 
 BASKET BALL AUXILIARY 
 No. 323 Official Collegiate Basket Ball 
 
 Handbook. 
 
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SPALDING ATHLETIC LIBRARY 
 
 firoop VIII. Bowling 
 
 No. 8 Spalding's Official Bowling 
 Guide. 
 
 €roap IX. Indoor Base Ball 
 
 No. 9 Spalding's Official Indoor Base 
 Ball Guide. 
 
 Group X. Polo 
 
 No. 10 Spalding's Official Roller Polo 
 
 Guide. 
 No. 129 Water Polo. 
 No. 199 Equestrian Polo. 
 
 firoop XI. Miscellaneous Games 
 
 No. 201 Lacrosse. 
 
 No. 322 Official Handbook U. S. Inter- 
 collegiate Lacrosse Lea^rue. 
 No. 248 Archery. 
 No. 138 Croquet. 
 No. 271 Roque. 
 
 (Racquets. 
 No. 194-<Squash-Racqueta. 
 
 (Court Tennis. 
 No. 13 Hand Ball. 
 No. 167 Quoits. 
 No. 170 Push Ball. 
 No. 14 Curling. 
 No. 207 Lawn Bowls. 
 No. 188 Lawn Games. 
 No. 189 Children's Games. 
 
 Group XII. Ainieilcs 
 
 No. 12 Spalding's Official Athletic 
 
 Almanac. 
 
 No. 27 College Athletics. 
 
 No. 182 All Around Athletics. 
 
 No. 186 Athletes' Guide. 
 
 No. 87 Athletic Primer. 
 
 No. 273 Olympic Game sat Athens. 1906 
 
 No. 252 How to Sprint. 
 
 No. 255 How to Run 100 Yards. 
 
 No. 174 Distance and Cross Country 
 
 Running. [Thrower. 
 No. 259 How to Become a Weight 
 No. 55 Official Sporting Rules, [boys. 
 No. 246 Athletic Training for School- 
 No. 317 Marathon Running. 
 No. 331 Schoolyard Athletics. 
 
 ATHLETIC AUXILIARIES 
 No. 311 Amateur Athletic Union Offi- 
 cial Handbook. [book. 
 No. 316 Intercollegiate Official Hand- 
 No. 302 Y. M. C. A. Official Handbook. 
 No. 313 Public Schools Athletic 
 League Official Handbook. 
 No. 314 Public Schools Athletic 
 League Official Handbook 
 — Girls' Branch. 
 No. 308 Official Handbook New York 
 Intersch elastic Athletic 
 Association. 
 
 Group xm. 
 
 Athletic 
 Accompilsuments 
 
 No. 177 How to Swim. 
 
 No. 296 Speed Swimming. 
 
 No. 128 How to Row. 
 
 No. 209 How to Become a Skater. 
 
 No. 178 How to Train for Bicyclinir. 
 
 No. 23 Canoeing. 
 
 No. 282 Roller Skating Guide. 
 
 Group XIV. Manly sports 
 
 No. 18 Fencing. (ByBreck.) 
 
 No. 162 Boxing. 
 
 No. 165 Fencing. ( By Senac.) 
 
 No. 140 Wrestling. 
 
 No. 236 How to Wrestle. 
 
 No. 102 Ground Tumbling. 
 
 No. 233 Jiu Jitsu. 
 
 No. 166 How to Swing Indian Clubs. 
 
 No. 200 Dumb Bell Exercises. 
 
 No. 143 Indian Clubs and Dumb Belli. 
 
 No. 262 Medicine Ball Exercises. 
 
 No. 29 Pulley Weight Exercises. 
 
 No. 191 How to Punch the Bag. 
 
 No. 289 Tumbling for Amateurs. 
 
 No. 326 Professional Wrestling. 
 
 Group XV. Gymnastics 
 
 No. 104 Grading of Gymnastic Exer- 
 cises. [Dumb Bell Drills. 
 
 Ne. 214 Graded Calisthenics and 
 
 No. 254 Barnjum Bar Bell Drill. 
 
 No. 158 Indoor and Outdoor Gym- 
 nastic Games. 
 
 No. 124 How to Become a Gymnast. 
 
 No. 287 Fancy Dumb Bell and March- 
 ing Drills. [Apparatus. 
 
 No. 327 Pyramid Building Without 
 
 No. 328 Exercises on the Parallel Bars. 
 
 No. 329 Pyramid Building with 
 Wands, Chairs and Ladders 
 GYMNASTIC AUXILIARY 
 
 No. 333 Official Handbook I. C. A. A, 
 Gymnasts of America. 
 
 Group XVI. Physical culture 
 
 No. 161 Ten Minutes' Exercise for 
 
 Busy Men. [giene. 
 
 No. 208 Physical Education and Hy- 
 
 No. 149 Scientific Physical Trainins 
 
 and Care of the Body. 
 No. 142 Physical Training Simplified. 
 No. 185 Hints on Health. 
 No. 213 285 Health Answers. 
 No. 238 Muscle Building. [ninfir. 
 
 No. 234 School Tactics and Maze Run- 
 No. 261 Tensing Exercises, [nasties. 
 No. 285 Health by Muscular Gym- 
 No. 288 Indigestion Treated by Gym- 
 No. 290 Get Well; Keep Well, [nasties. 
 No. 325 Twenty-Minute Exercises. 
 No. 330 Physical Training for the 
 School and Class Room. 
 
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SPALDING ATHLETIC LIBRARY 
 
 Group I. Base Ball 
 
 No. 1— Spalding's Official 
 Base Ball Guide. 
 
 I rr— The leading Base Ball 
 
 R^'^'^"^ annual of the country, and 
 the official authority of 
 the game. Contains the 
 official playing rules, with 
 an explanatory index of the 
 rules compiled by Mr. A. G. 
 Spalding; pictures of all 
 the teams in the National, 
 American and minor leagues ; re- 
 views of the season; college Base Ball, 
 mnd a great deal of interesting in- 
 formation. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. lA — Spalding's Official 
 Base Ball Record. 
 
 Something new in Base Ball. Con- 
 tains records of all kinds from the be- 
 ginning of the National League and 
 official averages of all professional or- 
 ganizations for past season. Illustrated 
 with pictures of leading teams and 
 players. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 202— How to Play Base 
 Ball. 
 
 Edited by Tim Murnane. New and 
 revised edition. Illustrated with pic- 
 tures showing how all the various 
 curves and drops are thrown and por- 
 traits of leading players. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 223— How to Bat. 
 
 There is no better way of becoming 
 A proficient batter than by reading this 
 book and practising the directions. 
 Numerous illustrations. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 232— How to Run the 
 Bases. 
 
 This book gives clear and concise 
 directions for excelling as a base run- 
 ner; tells when to run and when not to 
 do so; how and when to slide; team 
 work on the bases; in fact, every point 
 of the game is thoroughly explained. 
 Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 230— How to Pitcli. 
 
 Anew, up-to-date book. Its contents 
 are the practical teaching of men who 
 have reached the top as pitchers, and 
 who know how to impart a knowledge 
 of their art. All the big leagues' 
 pitchers are shown. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 229— How to Cateb. 
 
 Every boy who has hopes of being a 
 clever catcher should read how well- 
 known players cover their position. 
 Pictures of all the noted catchers in 
 the big leagues. Price 10 cents. 
 
 IVo. 225— How to Play First 
 Base. 
 
 Illustrated with pictures of all the 
 prominent first basemen. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 226— How to Play Second 
 Base. 
 
 The ideas of the best second basemen 
 have been incorporated in this book for 
 the especial benefit of boys who want 
 to know the fine points of play at this 
 point of the diamond. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 227— How to Play Third 
 Base. 
 
 Third base is, in some respects, the 
 most important of the infield. All the 
 points explained. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 228— How to Play Short- 
 stop. 
 
 Shortstop is one of the hardest posi- 
 tions on the infield to fill, and quick 
 thought and quick action are necessary 
 for a player who expects to make good 
 as a shortstop. lUus. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 224— How to Play the 
 
 Outfield. 
 
 An invaluable guide for the out- 
 fielder. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 231— How to Coach; How 
 to Captain a Team; Hott 
 to Manag-e a Team; Ho-w 
 to Umpire; How to Or- 
 S^auize a League; Tech- 
 nical Terms of Base Ball. 
 A useful guide. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 219— Ready Reckoner of 
 Base Ball Percentages. 
 
 To supply a demand for a book which 
 would show the percentage of clubs 
 without recourse to the arduous work of 
 figuring, the publishers had these tables 
 compiled by an expert. Price 10 cents, 
 
 BASE BALL. AUXILIARIES. 
 
 No. .310— Minor Leaffue Base 
 Ball Guide. 
 
 The minors' own guide. Edited by 
 President T. H. Murnane, of the New 
 England League. Price 10 centa. 
 
SPALDING ATHLETIC LIBRARY 
 
 No. 320— Official Handbook 
 of the National League 
 of Professional Base Ball 
 Clubs. 
 
 Contains the Constitution, By-Laws, 
 Official Rules. Averages, and schedule 
 of the National League for the current 
 year, together with list of club officers 
 and reports of the apnual meetings of 
 the League. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 321— Official Handbook 
 National Playground Ball 
 Association. 
 
 This game is specially adapted for 
 playgrounds, parks, etc., is spreading 
 rapidly. The book contains a descrip- 
 tion of the game, rules and list of 
 Price 10 cents. 
 
 Group n. Foot Ball 
 
 No. 2— Spalding's Official 
 Foot Ball Guide. 
 
 Edited by Walter Camp. 
 
 I Contains the new rules, 
 with diagram of field; All- 
 America teams as selected 
 
 I by the leading authorities; 
 reviews of the game from 
 various sections of the 
 country; scores; pictures. 
 
 1 Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 334— Code of tbe Foot 
 Ball Rules. 
 
 This book is meant for the use of 
 officials, to help them to refresh their 
 memories before a game and to afford 
 them a quick means of ascertaining a 
 point during a game. It also gives a 
 ready means of finding a ru^3 in the 
 Official Rule Book, and is of great help 
 to a player in studying the Rules. 
 Compiled by C.W. Short, Harvard. 1908. 
 Price 10 centsj 
 
 No. 324— How to Play Foot 
 Ball. 
 
 Edited by Walter Camp, of Yale. 
 Everything that a beginner wants to 
 know and many points that an expert 
 will be glad to learn. Snapshots of 
 leading teams and players in action 
 with comments by Walter Camp. 
 Price 10 cents. 
 
 i 
 
 No. 2A— Spalding's Official 
 Association Soccer Foot 
 Ball Guide. 
 
 A complete and up- to-] 
 date guide to the ''Soccer'" 
 game in the United States, I 
 containing instructions for 
 playing the game, official I 
 rules, and interesting! 
 news from all parts of the I 
 country. Illustrated. Price | 
 10 cents. 
 
 No. 286— How to Play Soc- 
 cer. 
 
 How each position should be played, 
 written by the best player in England 
 in his respective position, and illus- 
 trated with full-page photographs of 
 players in action. Price 10 cents. 
 
 FOOT BALL AUXILIARIES. 
 
 No. 33 2— Spalding's Official 
 Canadian Foot Ball 
 
 Guide. 
 
 The official book of the game in Can- 
 ada. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 335— Spalding'.s Official 
 Rugby Foot Ball Guide. 
 
 Contains the official rules under 
 which the game is played in England 
 and by the California schools and col- 
 leges. Also instructions for playing 
 the various positions on a team. Illus- 
 trated with action pictures of leadinsr 
 teams and players. Price 10 cents. 
 
 Group III. Cricket 
 
 No. 3— Spalding's Official 
 Cricket Guide. 
 
 The most complete ye»ir 
 book of the game that has 
 ever been published ''n 
 America. Reports of 
 special matches, official 
 rules and pictures of all 
 the leading teams. Price 
 10 cents. 
 
 No. 277— Cricket; and How 
 to Play it. 
 
 By Prince Ranjitsinhji. The game 
 described concisely stnd illustrated with 
 full-page pictures posed especially fot 
 this book. Price 10 cents. 
 
SPALDING ATHLETIC LIBRARY 
 
 Group IV. 
 
 Lawn 
 Tennis 
 
 No. 4— Spalding's Official 
 L,a-»vn Tennis Annual. 
 
 Contents include reports 
 of all important tourna- 
 ments; official ranking 
 from 1885 to date; laws of 
 lawn tennis; instructions 
 for handicapping; deci- 
 sions on doubtful points; 
 management of tourna- 
 ments; directory of clubs; 
 laying out and keeping a court. Illus- 
 trated. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 157 — HoTv to Play LiaTvn 
 Tennis. 
 
 A complete description of lawn ten- 
 nis; a lesson for beginners and direc- 
 tions telling how to make the most im- 
 portant strokes. Illustrated. Price 
 10 cents. 
 
 No. 279— Strokes and Science 
 of Lavrn Tennis. 
 
 By P. A. Vaile, a leading authority 
 on the game in Great Britain. Every 
 stroke in the game is accurately illus- 
 trated and analyzed by the author. 
 Price 10 cents. 
 
 Golf 
 
 Official 
 
 Group V. 
 
 No. 5— Spaldingr's 
 Golf Guide. 
 
 Contains records of all 
 Important tournaments, 
 articles on the game in 
 various sections of the 
 country, pictures of prom- 
 inent players, official play- 
 ing rules and general 
 items of interest. Price 
 10 cents. 
 
 No. 276— How to Play Golf 
 
 By James Braid and Harry Vardon, 
 the world's two greatest players tell 
 how they play the game, with numer- 
 ous full-page pictures of them taken 
 n the links. Price 10 cents. 
 
 Group VI. Hockey 
 
 No. 6— Spaldinsr's Official Ice 
 Hockey Guide. 
 
 The official year book of 
 the game. Contains the 
 official rules, pictures of 
 leading teams and players, 
 records, review of the 
 season, reports from dif' 
 ferent sections of the 
 United States and Canada. 
 Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 304— How to Play Ice 
 Hockey. 
 
 Contains a description of the duties 
 of each player. Illustrated. Price 10 
 cents. 
 
 No. 154— Field Hockey. 
 
 Prominent in the sports at Vassar, 
 Smith, Wellesley, BrynMawrand other 
 leading colleges. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. ISS^Lawn Hockey, 
 Parlor Hockey, Garden 
 Hockey. 
 
 Containing the rules for each game. 
 Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 180— Ring Hockey. 
 
 A new game for the gymnasium. 
 Exciting as basket ball. Price 10 cents. 
 
 HOCKIEY AUXILIARY. 
 
 No. 256— Official Handbook 
 of the Ontario Hockey 
 Association. 
 
 Contains the official rules of the 
 Association, constitution, rules of com- 
 petition, list of officers, and pictures of 
 leading players. Price 10 cents. 
 
 Group Vn. 
 
 Basket 
 Ball 
 
 No. 7— Spalding's Official 
 Basket Ball Guide. 
 
 Edited by George T. 
 Hepbron. Contains the 
 revised official rules, de- 
 cisions on disputed points, 
 records of prominent 
 teams, reports on the game 
 from various parts of the 
 country. Illustrated. Price 
 10 cents. 
 
SPALDING ATHLETIC LIBRARY 
 
 No. 193— How to Play Basket 
 Ball. 
 
 By G. T. Hepbron. editor of the 
 Official Basket Ball Guide. Illustrated 
 with scenes of action. Price 10 cents, 
 
 No. 318— Official Basket Ball 
 Guide for Womeii. 
 
 Edited by Miss Senda Berenson, of 
 Smith College. Contains the official 
 playing rules and special articles on 
 the game by prominent authorities. 
 Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 
 
 BASKEIT BALL. AUXILIARY. 
 
 No. 323— Collejariate Basket 
 Ball Handbook. 
 
 The official publication of the Colle- 
 giate Basket Ball Association. Con- 
 tains the official rules, records, All- 
 America selections, reviews, and pic- 
 tures. Edited by H. A. Fisher, of 
 Columbia. Price 10 cents. 
 
 Group VIII. Bowling 
 
 No. S— Spalding's Official 
 BoTt-ling- Guide. 
 
 The contents include: 
 diagrams of effective de- 
 liveries; hints to begin- 
 ners; how to score; official 
 rules; spares, how they 
 are made; rules for cocked 
 hat, quintet, cocked hat 
 and feather, battle game, 
 etc. Price 10 cents. 
 
 Group IX. 
 
 Indoor 
 Base Ball 
 
 No. 9— Spaldingr's Official In- 
 door Base Ball Guide. 
 
 America's national game 
 is now vieing with other 
 indoor games as a winter 
 pastime. This book con- 
 tains the playing rules, 
 pictures of leading teams, 
 and interesting articles on 
 the game by leading au- 
 thorities on thp subject. 
 Price 10 cents, 
 
 Polo 
 
 Group X, 
 
 No. lO— Spaldingr's 
 Official Roller 
 Polo Guide. 
 
 Edited by J. C. Morse. 
 A full description of th? 
 game; official rules, re- 
 cords; pictures of promi 
 nent players.Price 10 cente 
 
 No. 129— Water Polo. 
 
 The contents of this book treat of 
 every detail, the individual work of the 
 players, the practice of the team, how 
 to throw the ball, with illustrations and 
 many valuable hinta. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 199— E^questrian Polo. 
 
 Compiled by H. L. Fitzpatrick of the 
 New York Sun. Illustrated with pon 
 traits of leading players, and contain? 
 most useful information for polo play* 
 ers. Price 10 cents. 
 
 _ ^^ Miscellane> 
 Group XI. ous Games 
 
 No. 201— Lacrosse. 
 
 Every position is thoroughly ex- 
 plained in a most simple and concise 
 manner, rendering it the best manual 
 of the game ever published. Illus- 
 trated with numerous snapshots of im- 
 portant plai's. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 322— Official Handbook 
 U. S. Inter-Collegiate La- 
 crosse Leagrue. 
 
 Contains the constitution, by-laws, 
 playing rules, list of officers and records 
 of the association. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 271— Spalding's Official 
 Roque Guide. 
 
 The official publication of the Na- 
 tional Roque Association of America. 
 Contains a description of the courts 
 and their constructioix, diagrams, illus- 
 trations, rules and valuable infonna' 
 tion. Price 10 cents. 
 
SPALDING ATHLETIC LIBRARY 
 
 No. 138— Spaldingr's Official 
 Croquet Guide 
 
 Contains directions for playing, dia- 
 gn*amsof important strokes, description 
 of grounds, instructions for the begin- 
 ner, terms used in the game, and the 
 official playing rules. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 248— ArcHery. 
 
 A new and up-to-date book on this 
 fascinating pastime. The several 
 varieties of archery; instructions for 
 Bhooting; how to select implements; 
 how to score; and a great deal of inter- 
 esting information. Ulustrated. Price 
 10 cents. 
 
 No. 194— Racquets, Squash- 
 Racquets and Court Ten- 
 nis. 
 
 How to play each game is thoroughly 
 explained, and all the difficult strokes 
 shown by special photographs taken 
 especially for this book. Contains the 
 official rules for each game. Price 10 
 cents. 
 
 No. 167— Q,uoitB. 
 
 Contains a description of the plays 
 used by experts and the official rules. 
 Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 170— Push Ball. 
 
 This book contains the official rules 
 and a sketch of the game; illustrated. 
 Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 13— How to Play Hand 
 Ball. 
 
 By the world's champion, Michael 
 Egan. Every play is thoroughly ex- 
 plained by text and diagram. Illus- 
 trated. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 14— Cnrlins. 
 
 A short history of this famous Scot- 
 tish pastime, with instructions for 
 play, rules of the game, definitions of 
 terms and diacrrams of different shots. 
 Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 207— BoTvlinsr on the 
 Green; or, Lavrn Bowls. 
 
 How to construct a green; how to 
 play the game, and the official rules 
 of the Scottish Bowling Association. 
 Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 189— Children's Games. 
 
 These games are intended for use at 
 recesses, and all but the team games 
 have been adapted to large classes. 
 Suitable for children from three to 
 eight years, and include a great variety. 
 Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 188 — Lawn Games. 
 
 Lawn Hockey, Garden Hockey, Hand 
 Tennis, Tether Tennis; also Volley 
 Ball, Parlor Hockey, Badminton, Bas- 
 ket GoaL Price 10 cents. 
 
 Group Xn. Athletics 
 
 No. 12— Spalding's Official 
 Athletic Almanac. 
 
 Compiled by J. E. Sulli- 
 van, Presidentof the Ama- 
 teur Athletic Union. The 
 only annual publication 
 now issued that contains 
 a complete list of amateur 
 best-on-records; intercol- 
 legiate, swimminpr. inter- 
 scholastic, English, Irish, Scotch, 
 Swedish, Continental, South African, 
 Australasian; numerous photos of in- 
 dividual athletes and leading athletic 
 teams. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 27— Collegre Athletics. 
 
 M. C. Murphy, the well-known ath- 
 letic trainer, now with Pennsylvania. 
 the author of this book, has written it 
 especially for the schoolboy and college 
 man, but it is invaluable for the athlete 
 who wishes to excel in any branch of 
 athletic sport; profusely illustrated. 
 Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 182— All-Aronnd Ath- 
 letics. 
 
 Gives in full the method of scorinflr 
 the All- Around Championship; how to 
 train for the Ail-Around Champion- 
 ship. Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 15(i— Athlete's Guide. 
 
 Full instructions for the beginner, 
 telling how to sprint, hurdle, jump and 
 throw weights, general hints on train- 
 ing; valuable advice to beginners and 
 important A- A. U. rules and their ex- 
 planations, while the pictures comprise 
 many scenes of champions ip action^ 
 Price 10 cents. 
 
SPALDING ATHLETIC LIBRARY 
 
 No. 273— The Olympic Games 
 at Athens. 
 
 A complete account of the Olympic 
 Games of 1906, at Athens, the greatest 
 International Athletic Contest ever 
 held. Compiled by J. E. Sullivan, 
 Special United States Commissioner to 
 the Olympic Games. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 87— Athletic Primer. 
 
 Edited by J. E. Sullivan, Ex-President 
 of the Amateur Athletic Union. Tells 
 how to organize an athletic club, how 
 to conduct an athletic meeting, and 
 gives rules for the government of ath- 
 letic meetings; contents also include 
 directions for laying out athletic 
 grounds, and a very instructive article 
 on training. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 252— How to Sprint. 
 
 Every athlete who aspires to be a 
 sprinter can study this book to advan- 
 tage. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 255— How to Run 100 
 Yards. 
 
 By J. W. Morton, the noted British 
 champion. Many of Mr. Morton's 
 methods of training are novel to 
 American athletes, but his success is 
 the best tribute to their worth. Illus- 
 trated. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 174 — Distance and Cross- 
 country Running-. 
 
 By George Orton, the famous Uni- 
 versity of Pennsylvania runner. The 
 quarter, half, mile, the longer dis- 
 tances, and cross-country running and 
 steeplechasing, with instructions for 
 training; pictures of leading athletes 
 in action, with comments by the editor. 
 Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 259— Weight Throwing. 
 
 Probably no other man in the world 
 has had the varied and long experience 
 of James S. Mitchel, the author, in the 
 weight throwing department of ath- 
 letics. The book gives valuable infor- 
 mation not only for the novice, but for 
 the expert as well. Price 10 cents 
 
 No. 246— Athletic Training 
 for Schoolboys. 
 
 By Geo. W. Orton. Each event in the 
 intercollegiate programme is treated 
 of separately. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 55— Official Sporting 
 Rules. 
 
 Contains rules not found in other 
 publications for the government of 
 many sports; rules for wrestling, 
 shuffleboard, snowshoeing, profes- 
 sional racing, pigeon shooting, dog 
 racing, pistol and revolver shooting. 
 British water polo rules, Rugby foot 
 ball rules. Price 10 cents. 
 
 ATHLETIC Al/XILIARIBS. 
 No. 311— Official Handbook 
 of the A.A.U. 
 
 The A. A. U. is the governing body 
 of athletes in the United States of 
 America, and all games must be held 
 under its rules, which are exclusively 
 published in this handbook, and a copy 
 should be in the hands of every athlete 
 and every club officer in America. 
 Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 316— Official Intercolle- 
 giate A.A.A.A. Handbook. 
 
 Contains constitution, by-laws, and 
 laws of athletics; records fronc 1876 to 
 date. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 308— Official Handbook 
 New York Interschol- 
 astic Athletic Associa- 
 tion. 
 
 Contains the Association's records, 
 constitution and by-laws and other 
 information. Price 10 cents. 
 
 Y.M.C.A. 
 
 No. 302— Official 
 Handbook. 
 
 Contains the official rules governing 
 all sports under the jurisdiction of the 
 Y. M. C. A., officiar Y. M. C. A. scoring 
 tables, pentathlon rules, pictures of 
 leading Y. M. C. A, athletes. Price 
 10 cents.. 
 
 No. 313— omcial Handbook 
 of the Public Schools 
 Athletic League. 
 
 Edited by Dr. C. Ward Crampton, 
 director of physical education in the 
 Public Schools of Greater New York. 
 Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 
 
SPALDING ATHLETIC LIBRARY 
 
 No. 314— Official Handbook 
 Girls' Brancli of the 
 , Pablic Schools Athletic 
 Leaene. 
 
 Vh« official publication. Contains: 
 constitution and by-laws, list of offi- 
 cers, donors, founders, life and annual 
 members, reports and illustrations. 
 Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 331— Schoolyard Ath- 
 letics. 
 
 By J. E. Sullivan, Ex-President Ama- 
 teur Athletic Union and member of 
 Board of Education of Greater New 
 York. An invaluable handbook for 
 the teacher and the pupil. Gives a 
 systematic plan tor conducting school 
 athletic contests and instructs how to 
 prepare for the various events. Illus- 
 trated. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 317— Marathon Running. 
 
 A new and up-to-date book on this 
 popular pastime. Contains pictures 
 of the leading Marathon runners, 
 methods of training, and best times 
 made in various Marathon events. 
 Price 10 cents. 
 
 Group Xin. Athletic 
 Accomplishments 
 
 No. 177— How to Swim, 
 
 Will interest the expert as well as 
 the novice; the illustrations were made 
 from photographs especially posed, 
 showing the swimmer in clear water; 
 a valuable feature is the series of 
 "land drill " exercises for the beginner. 
 Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 296— Speed S-wimminsT* 
 
 By Champion C. M. Daniels of the 
 New York Athletic Club team, holder 
 of niimerous American records, and the 
 best swimmer in America Qualified to 
 write on the subject. Any boy should 
 be able to increase his speed in the 
 water after reading Champion Daniels' 
 Instructions on the subject. Price 10 
 «enta. 
 
 No. 128— How to Row. 
 
 By E. J. Giannini, of the New York 
 Athletic Club, one of America's most 
 famous amateur oarsmen and cham- 
 pions. Shows how to hold the oars, 
 the finish of the stroke and other valu- 
 able information. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 23— Canoeingr. 
 
 Paddling, sailing, cruising and rac- 
 ing canoes and their uses; with hints 
 on rig and management; the choice of 
 a canoe; sailing canoes, racing regula- 
 tions; canoeing and camping. Fully 
 illustrated. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 209— How to Become a 
 Skater. 
 
 Contains advice for beginners; how 
 to become a figure skater, showing how 
 to do all the different tricks of the best 
 figure skaters. Pictures of prominent 
 skaters and numerous diagrams. Price 
 10 cents. 
 
 No. 282— Official Roller Skat- 
 ing: Guide. 
 
 Directions for becoming a fancy and 
 trick roller skater, and rules for roller 
 skating. Pictures of prominent trick 
 skaters in action. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 178— How to Train tor 
 Bicycling. 
 
 Gives methods of the best riders 
 when training for long or short distance 
 races; hints on training. Revised and 
 up-to-date in every particular. Price 
 10 cents. 
 
 _ „„, Manly 
 Group XIV. Sports 
 
 No. 140— TVrestllngr. 
 
 Catch-as-catch-can style. Seventy 
 illustrations of the different holds, pho- 
 tographed especially and so described 
 that anybody can with little effort learn 
 every one. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. IS— Fencingr. 
 
 By Dr. Edward Breck, of Boston, 
 editor of The Swordsman, a promi- 
 nent amateur fencer. A book that has 
 stood the test of time, and is universally 
 acknowledged to be a standard work. 
 Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 
 
SPALDING ATHLETIC LIBRARY 
 
 No. 162^-Boxinir Guide. 
 
 Contains over 70 paeres of illustrations 
 showinsr all the latest blows, posed 
 especially for this book under the super 
 vision of a well-known instructor of 
 boxinfiT. who makes a specialty of teach' 
 ing and knows how to impart his 
 knowledge. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 165— The Art of Fendngr 
 
 By Reeris and Louis Senac. of New 
 York, famous instructors and leading: 
 authorities on the subject. Gives in 
 detail how every move should be made. 
 Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 236— HoTT to TlTrestle. 
 
 The most complete and up-to-date 
 book on wrestling ever published. 
 Edited by F. R. Toombs, and devoted 
 principally to special poses and illustra- 
 tions by Georsre Hackenschmidt. the 
 " Russian Lion." Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 102— Ground Tumblinr. 
 
 Any boy, by reading: this book and 
 following: the instructions, can become 
 proficient. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 2MS^>TiimbIlnir for Ama- 
 teurs. 
 
 Specially compiled for amateurs by 
 Dr.JamesT. Gwathmey. Every variety 
 of the pastime explained by text and 
 pictures, over 100 different positions 
 being: shown. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 191— How to Panch tlie 
 Bae. 
 
 The best treatise on bagr punchingr 
 that has ever been printed. Every va- 
 riety of blow used in training: is shown 
 and explained, with a chapter on fancy 
 bag: punching: by a well-known theatri- 
 cal bag: puncher. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 200— Dnmb-Bells. 
 
 The best work on dumb-bells that 
 has ever been offered. By Prof. G. 
 Bojus, of New York. Contains 200 
 photogn-aphs. Should be in the hands 
 of every teacher and pupil of physical 
 culture, and is invaluablo for home 
 •xercise. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 143— Indian Clubs and 
 Dumb-Bells. 
 
 By America's amateur champion club 
 swingrer, J. H. Dougrherty. It is clearly 
 illustrated, by which any novice can 
 become an expert. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No0 262— Medicine Ball Bx- 
 erciaea. 
 
 A series of plain and practical exer- 
 cises with the medicine ball, suitable 
 for boys and srirls. business and profes- 
 sional men, in and out of gymnasium. 
 Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 29— Puller "WeiRbt Kxer* 
 ciaes. 
 
 By Dr. Henry S. Anderson, instructor 
 in heavy g:ymnastics Yale gymnasium. 
 In conjunction with a chest machine 
 anyone with this book can become 
 perfectly developed. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 233— Jiu Jitau. 
 
 Each move thoroughly explained and 
 illustrated with numerous full-page 
 pictures of Messrs. A. Minami and K. 
 Koyama, two of the most famous ex- 
 ponents of the art of Jiu Jitsu, who 
 posed especially for this book. Price 
 10 cents. 
 
 No. 166— How to Swinff In- 
 dian Cluba. 
 
 By Prof. E. B. Warman. By follow- 
 ing the directions carefully anyone can 
 become an expert. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 326— Professional Wrest- 
 ling. 
 
 A book devoted to the catch-as-catch- 
 can style; illustrated with half-tone 
 pictures showing the different holds 
 used by Frank Gotch, champion catch- 
 as-catch-can wrestler of the world. 
 Posed by Dr. Roller and Charles PostL 
 By Ed. W. Smith, Sporting Editor of 
 the Chicago American. Price 10 cents. 
 
 Group XVe Gymnastics 
 
 No. 104— The Grading: of 
 Gymnastic Exercises. 
 
 By G. M. Martin. A book that should 
 be in the hands of every physical direc- 
 tor of the Y. M. C. A., school, dub. col- 
 lege, etc. Price 10 cents. 
 
SPALDING ATHLETIC LIBRARY 
 
 No. 214— Graded Calistlien- 
 iC8 and Dumb-Bell Drills. 
 
 For years it has been the custom in 
 most grynanasiums of memorizing a set 
 drill, which was never varied. Conse- 
 quently the beginner was given the 
 same kind and amount as the older 
 member. With a view to giving ^i- 
 formity the present treatise is at- 
 tempted. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 254— Barnjum Bar Bell 
 Drill. 
 
 Edited by Dr. R. Tait McKenzie, 
 Director Physical Training, University 
 of Pennsylvania. Profusely illustrated. 
 Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 158— Indoor and Ontdoor 
 Gymnastic Games. 
 
 A book that will prove valuable to in- 
 door and outdoor gymnasiums, schools, 
 outings and gatherings where there 
 are a number to be amused. Price 10 
 cents. 
 
 No. 124— How to Become a 
 Gymnast. 
 
 By Robert Stoll, of the New York 
 A. C., the American champion on the 
 flying rings from 1885 to 1892. Any boy 
 can easily become proficient with a 
 little practice. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 287— Fancy Dumb Bell 
 and Marching Drills. 
 
 All concede that games and recreative 
 exercises during the adolescent period 
 are preferable to set drills and monoton- 
 ous movements. These drills, while de- 
 signed primarily for boys, can be used 
 successfully with girls and men and 
 women. Profusely illustrated. Price 
 10 cents. 
 
 No. 327— Pyramid Building 
 Without Apparatus. 
 
 By W. J. Cromie, Instructor of 
 Gymnastics, University of Pennsyl- 
 vania. With illustrations showing 
 many different combinations. This 
 book should be in the hands of all gym- 
 nasium instructors. Price 10 Cents. 
 
 No. 328— Kxercises on the 
 Parallel Bars. 
 
 By W. J. Cromie. Every gymnast 
 should procure a copy of this book. 
 Illustrated with cuts showing many 
 novel exercises. Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 329— Pyramid BuildingT 
 -with Chairs, Wands and 
 Ladders. 
 
 By W. J. Cromie. Illustrated with 
 half-tone photopraphs showing many 
 interesting combinations. Price 10 
 cents. 
 
 GYMNASTIC AUXILIARY. 
 
 No. 333— Official Handbook 
 Inter-Collegiate Associa- 
 tion Amateur Gymnasts 
 of America. 
 
 Edited by P. R. Carpenter, Physical 
 Director Amherst College. Contains 
 pictures of leading teams and individual 
 champions, official rules governing con- 
 tests, records. Price 10 cents. 
 
 _„ Physical 
 Group XVI. Culture 
 
 No. 161— Ten Minutes' Bxer- 
 cise for Busy Men. 
 
 By Dr. Luther Halsey Gulick, Direc- 
 tor of Physical Training in the New 
 York Public Schools. A concise "and 
 complete course of physical education. 
 Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 208— Physical Education 
 and Hygiene. 
 
 This is the fifth of the Physical 
 Training series, by Prof. E. B. Warman 
 (see Nos. 142. 149. 166. 185. 213. 261. 290.) 
 Price 10 cents. 
 
 No. 149— The Care of the Body. 
 
 A book that all who value health 
 should read and follow its instructions. 
 By Prof. E. B. Warman, the well-known 
 lecturer and authority on physical cul- 
 ture. Price 10 cents. 
 
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 HOW TO PLAY 
 WATER POLO 
 
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CONTENTS 
 
 Introduction . . » . 
 
 Evolution of the American Game , 
 
 How the Game is Played To-day in America 
 
 Preparatory Work . . . = 
 
 How to Develop the Green Player . 
 
 Choosing the Players . I 
 
 Developing the Team 
 
 On Fouling . <> » • • , 
 
 Preparing for a Contest . . • 
 
 A Few Points for the Game . o 
 
 American Rules of Water Polo 
 
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l_Otto* Wahle. X.Y.A.C. and J. A. Jarvis. England, at Leicester, Eng. 
 2 — ,\. yi, (ioershi.;,. M..^si)uri A.C. F.r. ast Struke, Cbampiun and Record 
 Holder. 8 — E. H. Adams, New York A.C, Plunging Champion and Record 
 Holder, 1903. 4 — C. A. Rubcrl, N.Y.A.C. National Back Stroke Champion, 
 
 New York A.C. Relay Team. (National A.A.U. Champions.) 
 5_C. M. Daniels, G— T. E. Ivitching, Jr. 7— C. D. Trubenbach. 8— L. S.Crane. 
 
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 INTRODUCTION 
 
 The value of an athletic game or contest is determined by four 
 things: Its physical culture merits; its utility; its attractiveness 
 as a pastime, and its spectacular features. 
 
 Water polo has few equals as a means of developing the body. 
 The swimming alone in it would insure general and symmetrical 
 development, but the player wrestles besides, during a game, 
 and every part of the body is given its proportionate share of 
 this gruelling work, developing all muscles in a uniform way. 
 
 As to its utility, it is self-evident. Swimming has come to be 
 looked upon as a necessity, simply because it may be the means 
 of saving life, and in this water polo is the most practical of 
 teachers. A player is coached on how to free himself from every 
 kind of a tackle, how to assist an exhausted team mate and how 
 to apply the best methods of resuscitation when anyone is 
 knocked out. Then these teachings have to be practised fre- 
 quently while the team is at work and one becomes proficient 
 insensibly and as a matter of course. It is a revelation to see 
 an expert player handle a drowning person, and more especially 
 a frantic one. The rescue is performed in such an easy, matter- 
 of-fact way as to lead one to wonder at the halo of heroism that 
 surrounds most cases of life saving. Hardly a player but has 
 several rescues to his credit, which he looks upon as a series 
 of trifling services rendered to fellow mortal, and no more. 
 
 As a pastime water polo is among the leaders. Hard and 
 exhausting it may be, but there is an exhilaration in dashing 
 about the pool, fighting one's way to goal, that no other game 
 gives. And it has a feature that appeals strongly to the man 
 who has attained manhood and its numerous responsibilities: 
 the rarity of accidents. Bruises and knockouts one gets a-plenty, 
 but those serious injuries which marr foot ball, hockey and 
 lacrosse are totally unknown. 
 
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 Lastly. From the spectator's standpoint, the game is fascinat- 
 ing. To most people the mere disporting of a dozen expert 
 swimmers is an exhibition well worth seeing, and when to this 
 is added the zest of a clever and keen contest, replete with 
 brilliant action and exciting encounter, no more attractive show 
 can be imagined. 
 
 Fig. C. how A TACKLE IS ELUDED— Over and free. 
 
Fig. D. one way OF GETTING THE BALL. 
 
 Fig. E. flipping BACK THE BALL. 
 
SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIDIIARY. 
 
 EVOLUTION OF THE AMERICAN 
 GAME 
 
 There is a belief that a game similar to water polo was played 
 by the ancients, but no actual proof of it has been found. Rules 
 were first formulated in England in 1870, and we adopted them 
 in America about 1890, but our present game bears absolutely 
 no resemblance to the one that was then played. In the latter, 
 points were scored by throwing an inflated rubber ball nine 
 inches in diameter through an open goal marked by uprights and 
 a cross bar; and passing was the feature of the game. Ameri- 
 cans found it unsuited. The few available tanks were so small 
 that there was no space for action, and the outdoor season was 
 too short to be satisfactory. 
 
 The idea was then conceived of changing the goal into a solid 
 surface, four feet by one in size, and to oblige the scorer to 
 touch the ball to the goal while holding it, instead of passing it. 
 
 The innovation met ready favor, but, as may be imagained, 
 transformed the game. From an open passing one water polo 
 became one cf close formations and fierce scrimmages. These, at 
 first, were disorderly scufiles, where weight and brute strength 
 reigned supreme, but little by little strict rules were formulated 
 to eliminate rough tactics and then science became an important 
 factor. 
 
 In 1897 a man entered the field who was destined to revolu- 
 tionize the system of play. 
 
 Harold H. Reeder, of the late Knickerbocker Athletic A. C, 
 besides being a good leader and a brilliant individual player, 
 knew how to handle men. He realized that in a growing sport 
 new ideas would mean development, and he made it possible 
 for the members of his squad to experiment with those they had. 
 The system he used is worth a few words of explanation, be- 
 

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 Fig. G. scoring ON A HURDLE OVER A TEAM-MATE. 
 ^•iG. H. ONE WAY OF BREAKING A TACKLE. 
 
SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 11 
 
 cause it was accountable for the wonderful strides made since 
 1897, and because every team will profit by its adoption. 
 
 Reeder, well aided by Prof. Alex Meflfett, began by teaching 
 every candidate the rudiments of the game ; veterans and green- 
 horns alike were put through the mill. Each was schooled in the 
 principles of swimming, diving, catching, passing, scoring, inter- 
 fering, tackling and breaking, until these points had been thor- 
 oughly mastered, and only then did the team practise begin. But 
 again, no player was allowed in unprepared. Reeder instituted 
 blackboard practice and saw that everyone attended it. Placing 
 before his assembled squad the possible formations, he made play- 
 ers selected at random explain the duties of every position 
 in each formation. By this system he obliged every player to 
 use his brains, and he found out the amount of water polo Iut 
 telligence that each possessed. He also imparted to each the 
 ideas of all the others, he taught them how to fill every position 
 and he brought to light many new plays. 
 
 The progress which the innovation was responsible for no one 
 realized until the aggregation of yearlings from the Knicker- 
 bocker Athletic Club defeated the formidable array of champions 
 representing the New York Athletic Club. Reeder abandoned 
 the game two years later, but his good work lived after him 
 and some of his team mates held the championship for many 
 years by following his teachings. 
 
Fig. J. HOW TO GET A SAFE GRIP ON THE BALL. 
 Fingers are sunk into the rubber. 
 
 Fig. I HOW TO TAKE THE BALL FROM 
 A FORWARD AFTER TACKLING HIM. 
 
SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 
 
 HOW THE GAME IS PLAYED TO-DAY 
 IN AMERICA 
 
 Water polo as played to-day in America is rather dangerous 
 for outdoors, and indoor pools are generally used. It is a con- 
 test between two teams of six, having as object the touching 
 of the opponent's goalboard with an inflated rubber ball seven 
 inches in diameter, which the referee throws into the. water at 
 start of play. 
 
 In order to score, the' ball has to be touched to the goal while 
 in the hand of a pla3'er; it cannot be thrown. The goals are 
 spaces four by one foot, situated at each short end of the playing 
 area, eighteen inches above the water level. The size of the 
 playing area is optional, though the recognized dimensions are 
 60 X 40 feet or 25 x 75 feet, with a uniform depth of seven feet 
 of water. Imaginary lines are drawn across the tank (see Fig. 
 T), parallel to the short ends, at four and fifteen feet from 
 them. The first, called four-foot line, serves as protection to the 
 goal tenders and cannot be crossed until the ball is within; the 
 other is the foul line and serves to mark the spot on which the 
 forwards line up on being given a free trial. The four-foot line 
 also marks the goal section, a space 4x8 feet, in which indis- 
 criminate tackling is allowed when the ball is within. . 
 
 Each team of six is divided into a forward line (centre, right 
 forward and left forward) whose duty it is to attack the op- 
 ponent's goal; and a backfield of three (half-back, right goal- 
 tender and left goal-tender) upon whom devolves the defense of 
 the home goal. 
 
 At the start of play the two teams line up at their respective 
 ends (see Fig. Q), the referee places the ball in the middle of 
 the playing area. and then blows a whistle. At this signal the 
 twelve players dive in, the forwards to make a dash for the 
 
Fig. K. how THE FORWARD PROTECTS HIS TEAM- 
 MATE— Method used in breaking the hold of a back who is 
 tackling the man with the ball. 
 
 Fig. L. a high TACKLE— Encircling the forward 
 with arms over the right shoulder and under the left, 
 by which method the tackl6 keeps his head above 
 water while submerging antagonist. 
 
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 ball, the backs to take up their positions. The forward who first 
 reaches the ball tosses it back to the defense men (see Fig. 
 E) who hold it until the line of attack is formed and then 
 pass, it back. Immediately a fierce scrimmage takes place and 
 either a score is made or the ball changes side and a scrim- 
 mage occurs at the other end. After a score the teams line up 
 as at start of play. 
 
 Time of play is sixteeii minutes, actual, divided into two halves 
 of eight minutes each, with aa intermission of five minutes be- 
 tween halves. Only two substitutes are allowed, and they can 
 only be used to replace an injured or exhausted player. 
 
 Fig. F. scoring OVER AN OPPONENT BY TACKLING HIM HIGH. 
 
Fig M a GOOD TACKLE-Showing also how the forward 
 
 holds the ball out of reach of his assailant. 
 Fig N. a HOPELESS NECK HOLD-Showing one method of 
 taking the ball away from the forward. 
 
SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. J-J 
 
 PREPARATORY WORK 
 
 No man should attempt to play water polo who is not in the 
 best possible physical condition. Before joining the squad, every 
 candidate, be he a novice coming to learn the game, or a veteran 
 resuming training, should prepare himself for the hard work 
 in sight. I don't mean that he should be down to edge, but in 
 good ruddy health. As a matter of fact, a man is far better 
 off if he can start the season with eight or ten pounds of extra 
 avoirdupois; and. four or five pounds above "pink of condition" 
 may be carried throughout the season with good result. They 
 will prevent one's getting cold while in the water and keep one 
 from going stale, a very easy matter in water polo. 
 
 Preliminary exercise should be taken daily for a week or two 
 in anticipation of starting practise. Long swims are advisable 
 at this early date, but should be abandoned while preparing for^ 
 a contest as one sprints only in a game. 
 
 The best system to follow is a very simple one. 
 
 A few minutes in the steam room (not more than five) or 
 some calistnenics to warm up the blood, then a fast hundred. 
 This done, rest until you have regained your breath. Taking 
 the water polo ball next, pass it to given points of the tank to 
 secure accuracy and sprint after it each time. Then get against 
 the side of the tank and placing the ball ten or twelve feet away, 
 try to secure it with one hand on a push-off. This, done half a 
 dozen times daily, will ensure accurate passing, catching and 
 obviate fumbling. 
 
 Another excellent exercise is to place the ball fifteen or twenty 
 feet from you and then swim after it under water, trying to get 
 it without coming to the surface. This has the double object of 
 getting you used to underwater work and accustoms you to 
 looking for the ball while submerged in a scrimmage. 
 
Fig. O. When the man with the ball faces you and has his right arm 
 out in front to protect himself against your tackle, seize his right 
 wrist with your right hand and .wist him around fast until— 
 
 (Fig. p.) his back is towards you and you can put a back hold on 
 him; then he is at your mercy, and you can take the ball from him. 
 
SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 19 
 
 Gymnasium work is not advisable unless one's physical condi- 
 tion is badly in need of building up, and even then only the 
 lightest kind should be taken. It has too great a tendency to 
 harden the muscles; a swimmer's should be soft and pliable. 
 
 Breathing exercise can be highly recommended, there is 
 nothing better for the wind. A good system is to take it while 
 walking in the open air. By inhaling for the space of six steps, 
 and exhaling for six, the lungs are properly worked. In cold 
 w^eather breathe through the nose. 
 
 In regard to food, a hearty mixed diet is the best. One may 
 also take a little beer, ale or claret, at dinner, with beneficial 
 effect. 
 
 Smoking, on the other hand, is harmful, and one should ab- 
 stain from tobacco in any form. As for tea, coffee, drugs and 
 intoxicants, they should be used in great moderation. 
 
 A habit which is prevalent and which is the cause of many 
 ills is the standing around the pool, w^et. This should be avoided. 
 If you want to watch what is going on, dry off thoroughly, and 
 put on a bathrobe. 
 
 In going into the water, never forget to place cotton in your 
 ears, and again when you come out change it for a fresh piece, 
 until the ear is dry. Cold in the ear and other complaints can 
 thus be avoided. 
 
 Do not abuse the steam and hot rooms, they are the death 
 of snap. 
 
SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 21 
 
 HOW TO DEVELOP THE GREEN 
 PLAYER 
 
 The game of water polo is such a strenuous one that even the 
 best of men often tackle it with misgivings. The green player 
 should on no account attempt to take part even in a scrub game 
 until he has thoroughly mastered the rudiments. The man who 
 goes iii against an experienced tackier, ignorant of the means 
 of protecting himself, receives punishment so severe as to give 
 him a completely erroneous idea of the game. 
 
 If the candidate has followed the suggestions given above he 
 will be physically able to stand the gruelling, but more is needed ; 
 he should be able to take care of himself. To teach him how, 
 he must be taken in hand alone, and shown the various tackles 
 and breaks. 
 
 This is best done on terra firma ; in the water the man will be 
 thinking of the ducking in sight and his mind will not be in re- 
 ceptive moocl. It is also essential to make him understand a hold 
 thoroughly before proceeding with another. 
 
 Once a man has the movements learned, he can be put in the 
 water with a skilled player and allowed to practise on the latter, 
 who should let him secure the holds without opposition at first, 
 but gradually increase the resistance until he becomes proficient. 
 If there is no one to coach and no good player to practise against 
 the new men should work on each other. 
 
 Water polo holds are a good deal a matter of individuality, 
 each man builds up a set of his own, but one tackle and one 
 break will serve as a foundation for all. 
 
 To learn the tackle, give your co-worker the ball and let him 
 come toward you. When he's a couple of feet off, take a good 
 hard stroke, lift yourself as high out of the water as you can, 
 throw your arm around his neck, and pulling his head down until 
 
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 it is jammed hard against your chest, wind your legs around his 
 body (see Fig. M). Then you have him at your mercy, and 
 30U can proceed to take the ball away from him. This tackle 
 should be learned by forwards and backs alike, all need it. 
 
 The best break known (see Figs. A, B, C) is the following: 
 We will suppose that you carry the ball in the right hand. On 
 approaching your opponent throw your left shoulder forward, 
 presenting a three-quarter view. To tackle you effectively he 
 must use his right arm, as you could easily repel a left-handed 
 one in your position. As soon as his right arm goes up, place 
 your left hand squarely under his armpit (Fig. A) and let your- 
 self sink, twisting around (Fig. B), face toward him, as you 
 pass under, and as soon as you are on your back force his body 
 over you. Then plant both feet on him (Fig. C) and shove 
 off. In most cases, if you succeed, you will find yourself between 
 your opponent and his goal, where all you have to do is to 
 touch the board for a score. 
 
 To use the legs at every possible chance should be a principle 
 of the player. Once an opponent is caught in a good leg-hold 
 iC is rendered helpless. Incidentally, the wise player ceases 
 struggling when he recognizes that he is caught beyond freeing. 
 It is an excellent rule also to avoid being tackled uselessly; if a 
 body encounter is liable to let you out best, or will help your 
 side, go into it heart and soul, just as hard as you know how, 
 but never make a senseless sacrifice. 
 
 Passing and catching .are all important factors in water polo 
 and should be practised constantly. In passing it is well to 
 bear in mind that the object in view is to give the ball securely 
 to one's team mate. Pass high and carefully ; a low throw may 
 be intercepted and a hard one fumbled. Specially in close quar- 
 ters high passing is essential. 
 
 To cover one's opponent when the other side has the ball 
 and get away f»om him when one's own has it, should be the 
 religion of every player. In covering him, always stay back of 
 him, where 3^ou can watch him, and tackle him just in the nick 
 of time if the ball is passed to him. 
 
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 Many green men have an idea that one knows intuitively how- 
 to score, but it is not so. The various ways must be learned. 
 One only does in a game what one has become used to in 
 practise, for there is little time or chance to think in the excite- 
 ment of a keen contest, and it is those things which have been 
 ground into one by dint of repetition that stand by one. To 
 get used to scoring place yourself three or four yards from goal 
 and then sink yourself, or let someone else put you under, and 
 try to come up and hit the board with eyes closed ; you will soon 
 find wha{ a difference practise makes. You must also learn how 
 to hurdle by letting someone tread water between you and goal 
 and score by placing your free hand on his shoulder and lifting 
 yourself over. 
 
 A short course of the above and you will be ready to line up. 
 
SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 
 
 CHOOSING THE PLAYERS 
 
 In choosing players to form a team the fact should be taken 
 Into consideration that there are man}^ attributes which go to 
 making the good player. Speed in swimming, tackling ability, 
 strength, endurance, pluck, aggressiveness, alertness in taking 
 advantage of opportunities, good handling of the ball, good water- 
 manship, underwater skill, coolness in trying moments, good 
 head and willingness to sacrifice brilliant individual achievements 
 to team work should all count in the decision. The strongest, 
 hardest and best tackier in the world will be of no use whatso- 
 ever if he has no head. A weak tackier who knows how to hus- 
 band his resources and bring them into play at the right mo- 
 ment is worth twice as much. 
 
 For centre a big man and a fast one does best ; his duty it 
 is to swim for the ball and to protect the scorer. For forwards 
 take men who are good at underwater work, who are aggressive 
 and plucky, who are broad-minded enough not to care who 
 scores as long as the team gets the point, who will know how to 
 seize opportunities in a flash and who knows not what it is to 
 give in. 
 
 For half-back an endurant swimmer is needed who can stand 
 plenty of work and who can be taught to cover his man with- 
 out letting him get out of reach- under any pretext. And as goal- 
 tenders put cool-headed men, preferably heavy ones, who can 
 tackle hard and know how to hold their tackles. Never allow a 
 nervous or excitable player on the defense. 
 
 The team chosen, it should be lined up for practise, but before 
 we go into the team work let us look over the duties of the dif- 
 ferent positions. 
 
 THE FORWARDS. 
 
 Upon the three forwards rests the task of scoring points for 
 their team. They have by now learned all that they need know 
 
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 individually, and they must be taught how to attack the enemy's 
 camp together. 
 
 The aim of the forwards should be to eliminate either by 
 force or by stratagem one of the backs. In olden days this was 
 accomplished by rushing four men instead of three, at start of 
 play, then if the attack failed it meant a score^ to the other side. 
 Modern water polo teaches how three can score against three. 
 A good way to eliminate the half-back is to mass around him. 
 When he is surrounded the man he turns his back to tackles him 
 from behind and shoves him under hard ; then, before he can 
 come to the surface again all three spring at the two remaining 
 defenders. The speed at which this play is executed generally 
 accounts for its success or failure. It is the quick opening of the 
 foot ball game. 
 
 At start of play the centre swim§ for the ball and the 
 other two without paying any attention to him go and station 
 themselves just beyond the opponent's four-foot line, one on 
 each side of the tank. If the adversaries get the ball, the centre 
 may fall back to assist the defense, but if he gets it, he passes 
 (he should really flip if he knows how) back to his own goal 
 tenders. Then he proceeds to form his line of attack, the ball 
 is passed back to him (he is generally the free man, as both 
 forwards are covered), and he dashes into the goal tender 
 giving the ball at the same time to the man who is to carry 
 it in. 
 
 It may be well here to caution the forwards against crossing 
 the four-foot line ahead of the ball; it is a foul and kills a score. 
 They should also watch the back who is covering them closely. 
 If one attempts to swim down and help the attack he should be 
 followed so as to equalize matters. 
 
 The forwards must never attack shoulder to shoulder, as it 
 enables one back to take two men and leaves the other back free. 
 
 Coming now to the system of attack, there are three forma- 
 tions around which all others are built. By learning them well 
 a team will know quite as much water polo as is necessary to win. 
 The trouble with most teams is that they pay too much attention 
 to tricks and too little to straight polo. 
 
28 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 
 
 The first formation is for an underwater goal. The forwards 
 advance on a line. The man carrying the ball precedes the 
 others into the four- foot line and allows himself to be jumped, 
 meeting the goal tender with the break shown in Figs. A, B, C; 
 if he succeeds in evading the tackle and getting through, he just 
 touches the board for a point. Meanwhile as the goal tender 
 jumps him, the centre tackles the goal tender and puts on him 
 the tackle shown in Fig. K, which often frees the under man 
 and allows him to score. Quick movements both on the part 
 of the scorer and of the centre, as well as speed in approaching, 
 better one's chances a lot. In this play the other forward just 
 covers the third back and keeps in readiness to secure the ball 
 if it is fumbled. 
 
 The second formation is for the hurdle. We will suppose the 
 right forward is to score. The ball is given to the left forward, 
 and centre gets outside of the left goal tender. Then the ball 
 is passed to right forward who promptly passes into the goal 
 section ; immediately, centre tackles left goal tender and before 
 the right goal tender can circle them, right forward leans on 
 centre's shoulder, lifts himself over, and scores as in Fig. G. 
 This play is not practicable when the defense plays two half- 
 backs and only one goal tender, unless one of the half-backs is 
 drawn over. But occasions often present themselves in a game 
 where the hurdle can be used. 
 
 The last formation which has come to be practised a lot of 
 late consists in having the forwards tackle the three defense men 
 individually, pass the ball into the goal section and trust to get- 
 ting there first. It's a good play, but an awfully risky one, and 
 I think if records had been kept they would show many more 
 failures than successes. 
 
 The hundreds of other formations incidental to these three 
 cannot be gone into, but even one of these plays mastered to 
 perfection will win every game. For the unexpected results of 
 failures to score directly on these formations, no system can be 
 advocated; they make opportunities for the quick-witted. 
 
 .It is well to repeat here that while the forwards are trying 
 
SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 29 
 
 these formations the backs should only tackle lightly so as to 
 get them used to the work necessary, after breaking through. As 
 times goes by, though, the tackles should gradually be made 
 harder. 
 
 All players should remember, too, that the preliminary ex- 
 ercises advocated earlier in this book will be very beneficial if 
 kept up throughout the period of active training. 
 
 THE BACKS. 
 
 There are two systems of defense now in vogue. In one, 
 two goal-tenders, stationed on either side of the goal and one 
 half-back patroling the fifteen-foot line, are used. In the other 
 one goal-tender guards the goal and two half-backs cover the 
 opponent forwards. The former system is distinctive of the 
 East, the latter of the West. 
 
 Much can be said in favor of each. With a fast set of backs 
 the Western method is more efhcient, with a slow one it is 
 often fatal. A great point made by advocates of the two half- 
 back system is that it kills the forwards' chances of team work 
 since each man is practically covered by his adversary. This may 
 and may not be an advantage. If a forward stronger than his 
 opposing back is found, a score cannot be avoided in this coupling 
 system every time the said forward gets the ball. All that can 
 be said to the backs about this disposition of players is : Cover 
 your men like shadows ; never let them get out of reach of your 
 hand, and perfect yourself in the art of taking the ball away from 
 an opponent so that you can come out best in every (iual en- 
 counter. It is simplified playing. 
 
 For the Eastern game the two goal-tenders should station 
 themselves about a foot to each side of the goal and the half- 
 back hover around the opposing centre, and never let him out 
 of his sight, tackling him without mercy every time the ball is 
 within four feet. In this he should be particularly careful on 
 the underwater play ; the centre should never be allowed to get 
 a hold on the back who is tackling the man with the ball. 
 
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 The hurdle will be impossible if the half-back sticks to the 
 centre and the throw-in can be avoided by the backs tackling 
 high so that they have their head above water while the others 
 are submerged, thus having the best chance to reach the ball 
 first and pass it out. 
 
 A good tackle for the goal-tenders is in Fig. L. Forward has 
 ball in right hand held up behind him ; jump high and land in 
 front of him with body upright, legs open and arms wide ; throw 
 right arm over his left shoulder, left arm under his right armpit, 
 and close legs about his waist. Now put your chin on his head 
 and hold him under until the ball comes up. 
 
 Goal-tenders should not play too close together and should 
 on no account let go of a tackle until the ball is above water. 
 The half-back should stick to one man and not try to play the 
 entire forward trio. It will tire him out to no purpose. All 
 three should be on the alert for low passes. An intercepted ball 
 by taking the possibility of an attack from the forwards may 
 mean a score to you and maybe the winning point. If unable 
 to secure it, bat it out, take a quick push-off and get there first. 
 
SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY, 31 
 
 DEVELOPING THE TEAM 
 
 After the players have been chosen and given their positions 
 which they seem best fitted for, it is wise to keep them there and 
 not shift them about daily as some coaches do. Blackboard prac- 
 tice is commendable, specially with a green team, for it gives 
 each man a clear idea of his own duties as well as of those of 
 all his team mates. 
 
 To develop the team only the six players should be used. The 
 three forwards line up on the fifteen-foot line and the three 
 backs behind the four-foot line. Let a sort of signal practice 
 be indulged in first, allowing the forwards to go through the 
 process of scoring without opposition, then, as I've indicated be- 
 fore, begin easy tackling and increase by degrees. 
 
 Begin with only five or six minutes of work and lengthen a 
 minute at a time every day, until you have the men able to 
 stand twenty minutes of steady work. After practise let them 
 rest for five or ten minutes and then sprint 50 or 100 yards. 
 Practise should not be held every day. Three times a week, with 
 a few sprints on odd days will be quite sufficient. 
 
 No man should be allowed to continue when exhausted ; it is 
 injurious to him and it may losq a good player to the team, as 
 many who enjoy strenuous games do not care to be punished too 
 severely. 
 
 Every man should play as hard as he can in practise; it is 
 the only way of getting used to doing it in a game. 
 
SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBEAEY. 
 
 ON FOULING 
 
 Strict adherence to rules is one of the things that everyone 
 should be careful of in water polo. It never pays to foul and it 
 often destroys the chances obtained through meritorious work. 
 The rules give the list of punishable offenses, but a few extra 
 recommendations will do no harm. Go into a match prepared to 
 take slugging without retaliation; the man who slugs is not 
 paying attention to his game, and you will eventually get the best 
 of him, while of he offends badly enough to interfere with your 
 playing he will surely be penalized. Crossing the four-foot line 
 is one of the offenses that the forwards commit principally. 
 Tackling by the suit and before the ball is within four feet is 
 the chief fault with the backs. 
 
 Three points which need explaining are : Kicking, swimming 
 under water and hanging on to the side of the tank. 
 
 Deliberate kicking is absolutely forbidden, but as the man 
 with the ball is allowed to swim on his back, if anyone tries to 
 tackle him while he does so he need not stop his leg movement. 
 On the other hand, if he deliberately kicks to hurt, and the 
 referee can easily see if he does, he will be punished. 
 
 Swimming under water with the ball is also forbidden, but it 
 being recognized that a man is often put under by an opponent 
 and could never score unless he retained possession of the ball, 
 allowances have been made. When tackled, a man may cover 
 submerged a distance of not more than eight feet, and no rule 
 forbids his crossing the four-fo.ot line under water. Should one 
 sink purposely though, or be forced under by a team mate, an 
 ensuing score is not allowed and the foul is punished by a free 
 trial to the other side. 
 
 Hanging on to the side of the tank for the purpose of resting 
 is permissible. It is only a foul when the pla3er who is hanging 
 
SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 33 
 
 on tries to take part in a play. One may be within a yard of 
 where a goal is scored and hang on. Provided no attempt is 
 made to help or prevent a score it is not a foul. 
 
 Slugging is a foul at all times and so is unnecessary rough 
 work. For one player to hold the ball over an opponent while 
 another drowns him, simply to put him out of the game, comes 
 under this heading. It is a most unsportsmanly procedure and 
 any fair referee will condemn it and give it the extreme penalty. 
 
34 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 
 
 PREPARING FOR A CONTEST 
 
 A couple of weeks before an important match it is advisable 
 to find scrub teams to practise against the regulars. Split up 
 the forwards and backs by putting them on opposite teams, so 
 that they will play against each other, but let them have the 
 feeling of a feal game. 
 
 During this period the centre should practise flipping the ball 
 by timing his strokes so as to reach it with arm outstretched 
 (as in Fig. E). It means a lot to have first possession of it, 
 and it is generally secured by a touch only. 
 
 Light work should mark the last three or four days, and no 
 steam or hot room. Swim for exercise, and nothing else. 
 
 Food has been spoken about, but for at least a week previous 
 to the event pastry, pork, indigestible salads, coffee, tea and 
 intoxicants should be abandoned altogether. Gassy drinks, like 
 soda or ginger ale, are also best left alone. Eat sparingly be- 
 fore practise, and if possible swim on an empty stomach. If 
 you feel at all listless and out of sorts take a day's rest. 
 
 On the day of the match try not to change any of your usual 
 habits. It seems a universal habit among athletes to change 
 their food, their drink, their work, and everything else because 
 they are going to compete. It is the very worst thing they can 
 do. Man is too much a creature of habit not to suffer by sud- 
 den changes. Keep your mind occU]f)ied, too, and away from 
 the worrying thought of what the outcome will be. 
 
 / 
 it, , 
 
SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 35 
 
 A FEW POINTS FOR THE GAME 
 
 On entering the tank for an important game every playef 
 should forget his individuality and submit passively to the 
 orders of the captain. There must be only one head for a team 
 to succeed, and an order should be executed without hesitation 
 and without questioning; right or wrong, the best results come 
 through blind obedience. The man giving the orders often sees 
 an opening that the other does not. 
 
 Let no personal difference affect your game; play to win, not 
 to pay off an old score. It is the goals made, not the men dis- 
 abled, that give one victory, and victory is what every player 
 should seek. 
 
 To the forward, discrimination is a valuable asset. When 
 caught in a tackle so far away from goal that getting free will 
 not help you pass the ball at once, don't allow your opponent 
 to punish you. But if you are nailed within easy reach of goal, 
 fight as long as there is breath of life in you. Never mind how 
 helpless the task may seem, a team mate may come to the 
 rescue at any moment, and then you'll score. 
 
 The forward should always play the ball in preference to the 
 man and keep free as much as possible. And above all — play 
 fast and hard. 
 
I GOAL I 
 
 GOAL 
 SECTION 
 
 4 Ft. Line 
 
 15 Ft. Line 
 
 Centre Line 
 
 15 Ft. Line 
 
 4 Ft. Line 
 
 GOAL 
 SECTION 
 
 I GOAL l' 
 
SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. «f 
 
 AMERICAN RULES OF WATER POLO 
 
 I. The ball shall be the regulation white rubber association 
 foot ball not less than 7 inches nor more than 8 inches in diam- 
 eter. 
 
 II. The goals shall be spaces 4 feet long and 12 inches wide 
 marked "Goal" in large letters. One shall be placed at either 
 end of the tank, 18 inches above the water-line equally distant 
 from either side. 
 
 III. To score a goal the goal must be touched b}' the ball in 
 the hand of an opposing player and the greatest number of goals 
 shall count game. 
 
 IV. The ball shall be kept on or as near the surface of the 
 water as possible and shall never intentionally be carried under 
 water. No goal shall be allowed when scored by an under-water 
 pass. 
 
 V. The contesting teams shall consist of six a side, with two 
 reserve men who can be substituted at any time when the ball is 
 not in play. A player withdrawn cannot return to play. Only 
 six prizes shall be given to the winning team. 
 
 VI. Time of play shall be 16 minutes actual time, divided in 
 two halves of 8 minutes each and 5 minutes' rest between halves. 
 Time occupied by disputes, free trials for goal, repairing suits, 
 and lining up after a goal has been scored shall not be reckoned 
 as time of play. 
 
 VII. The captains shall be playing members of teams they rep- 
 resent and shall toss for choice of ends of tank. The ends shall 
 be changed at half time. 
 
 VIII. The referee shall throw the ball in the centre of the 
 tank and the start for the ball shall be made only at the sound 
 of the whistle. 
 
 IX. A ball going out of the tank shall be returned to the place 
 from which it was thrown ^nd given to the opposing team. 
 
 X. A mark shall be made four feet from each goal on the side 
 of the tank and an imaginary line between these marks shall be 
 called the four-foot line. No man will be allowed within this 
 line until the ball is within it. The goal tenders, limited to two, 
 
38 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 
 
 of the defending side are alone exempt from this rule. When 
 the ball is within the goal line the goal tenders shall not be al- 
 lowed any artificial support other than the bottom of the tank. 
 
 XI. No player is allowed to interfere with an opponent unless 
 such an opponent is within four feet of the ball, except when the 
 ball is within the goal section, when indiscriminate tackling will 
 be allowed in the goal section. The goal section to be a space 
 of four feet by eight feet within the goal line and between two 
 parallel lines drawn at right angles to the goal line and distant 
 two feet from either end of the goal. 
 
 XII. Upon a goal being gained, the opposite teams shall go 
 :o their own end of the tank, and the ball shall be thrown by the 
 referee into the centre and play started as at beginning of game. 
 
 XIII. Each team shall have two judges, one at each goal line, 
 who, upon a goal being made, shall notify the referee and an- 
 nounce the same. 
 
 Only in case the judges disagree shall the referee have power 
 to decide whether a goal be fairly made or not. 
 
 XIV. The referee shall decide all fouls, and if in his opinion a 
 player commits a foul he shall caution the team for the first of- 
 fence and give the opponents a free trial for goal at each suc- 
 ceeding foul. 
 
 A free trial for goal will be given by lining up three backs of 
 the defending team within the 4-foot line and giving three for- 
 wards of the opposing team the ball on the 15-foot line, when 
 they may try for a goal until a goal is scored or the ball goes 
 outside the 15-foot line. Only three men from each side will be 
 allowed within the 15-foot line, until the ball goes outside that 
 line or a goal is scored. 
 
 Fouls. — It shall be a foul to tackle an opponent if the ball is 
 not within four feet of him or to hold him by any part of his 
 costume. It shall be a foul to cross the 4-foot line ahead of the 
 ball, unless forced over by an opponent, or to hang on to the 
 sides of the tank except for the purpose of resting. 
 
 Unnecessary rough work -may, within the discrimination of the 
 referee, either be counted a foul or the referee may put the 
 offender out of the tank until a goal is scored or the half ends. 
 
OFFICIAL RULES FO R ALL ATHLETIC SPORTS. 
 
 <iZ^^i following list contains the Group and the Number of the book of 
 fmnJ^Lp. nf wlV^'*^'"^ '", T^]'^^ the rules wanted are contained. See 
 front pages of book for com lete hst of Spalding's Athletic Library 
 
 Event. 
 
 All-Round Athletic Cham 
 
 pionship 
 
 A. A. U. Athletic Rules . . . 
 
 A. A. U. Boxing Rules 
 
 A. A. U. Gymnastic Rules. 
 A. A. U. Water Polo Rules 
 A, A. U. Wrestling Rules. . 
 
 Archery 
 
 Badminton 
 
 Base Ball 
 
 Indoor 
 
 Basket Ball, Official 
 
 Collegiate 
 
 Women's 
 
 Water 
 
 Basket Goal 
 
 Bat Ball 
 
 Betting ,. 
 
 Bowling 
 
 Boxing— A. A. U.. Marquis 
 of Queensbury, London 
 
 Prize Ring 
 
 Broadsword (mounted) 
 
 Caledonian Games 
 
 Canoeing 
 
 Children's Games 
 
 Court Tennis 
 
 Cricket 
 
 Croquet 
 
 Curling 
 
 Dog Racing 
 
 Fencing 
 
 Foot Ball 
 
 Code of Rules 
 
 Association (Soccer) 
 
 English Rugby 
 
 Canadian 
 
 Golf 
 
 Golf -Croquet 
 
 Hand Ball 
 
 Hand Polo \ 
 
 Hand Tennis 
 
 Hitch and Kick 
 
 Hockey 
 
 Ice " 
 
 Field ; 
 
 Garden 
 
 Lawn 
 
 Parlor ,., 
 
 Ring 
 
 Ontario Hockey Ass'n 
 
 Indoor Base Ball 
 
 Intercollegiate A. A. A. A. . 
 
 I.-C. Gymnastic Ass'n 
 
 Lacrosse 
 
 U^S. I.-C. Lacrosse League 
 
 12 
 
 No. 
 
 162 
 
 55 
 
 55 
 
 23 
 
 189 
 
 194 
 
 3 
 
 138 
 
 14 
 
 55 
 
 165 
 
 2 
 
 334 
 
 2a 
 
 55 
 
 332 
 
 5 
 
 188 
 
 13 
 
 188 
 
 194 
 
 55 
 
 304 
 
 6 
 
 154 
 
 188 
 
 188 
 
 188 
 
 55 
 
 256 
 
 Event. 
 
 307 
 
 201 
 337 
 
 Lawn Bowls 
 
 Lawn Games 
 
 Lawn Tennis 
 
 Obstacle Races 
 
 Olympic Game Events— Mar- 
 athon Race. Stone Throw 
 ing with Impetus, Spear 
 Throwing, HellenicMethod 
 of Throwing Discus, Dis- 
 cus.GreekStylefor Youths 
 
 Pigeon Flying 
 
 Pin Ball ;." 
 
 Playground Ball 
 
 I Polo (Equestrian) 
 
 I Polo. Rugby 
 
 Polo. Water (A. A. U.) . . . . 
 
 jPotato Racing 
 
 Professional Racing, Shef 
 
 field Rules 
 
 Public Schools Athletic 
 League Athletic Rules. . . 
 Girls' Branch; including 
 Rules for School Games 
 
 Push Ball 
 
 Push Ball, Water ['. 
 
 Quoits 
 
 Racquets * 
 
 Revolver Shooting .* , 
 
 Ring Hockey 
 
 Roller Polo '.'.'.',,' 
 
 Roller Skating Rink 
 
 Roque 
 
 Rowing [[ 
 
 Sack Racing ..". 
 
 Shuffleboard 
 
 Skating '"" 
 
 Skittles .'■ 
 
 Snowshoeing 
 
 Squash Racquets ' .' 
 
 Swimming 
 
 Tether Tennis 
 
 Three-Legged Race 
 
 Volley Ball 
 
 Wall Scaling 
 
 Walking ;;;;; 
 
 Water Polo (American) 
 
 Water Polo (English) 
 
 Wicket Polo 
 
 Wrestling 
 
 Y. M. C. A. All-Round Test 
 Y. M. C. A. Athletic Rules. 
 Y. M. C. A. Hand Ball Rules 
 Y.M.C.A. Pentathlon Rules, 
 Y.M.C.A. Volley Ball Rules. 
 
 0. 
 
 
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 No. 
 
 O 
 
 
 11 
 
 207 
 
 11 
 
 188 
 
 4 
 
 4 
 
 12 
 
 55 
 
 55 
 
 55 
 
 55 
 
 306 
 
 19f 
 
 55 
 
 311 
 
 311 
 
 55 
 
 313 
 
 314 
 
 170 
 
 55 
 
 167 
 
 194 
 
 55 
 
 180 
 
 10 
 
 10 
 
 271 
 
 128 
 
 55 
 
 55 
 
 209 
 
 55 
 
 55 
 
 194 
 
 177 
 
 188 
 
 55 
 
 188 
 55 
 55 
 
 311 
 55 
 
 188 
 
 236 
 
 302 
 
 302 
 
 302 
 
 302 
 
 302 
 
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 tobogganing, snowshoeing; in fact, for ' ' 
 e\'ery purpose where a garment is required to give protection from cold or 
 Inclement weather. High collar that may be turned down, changing it into neatest form of button front 
 sweater. Highest tjuality special heavy weight worsted. Sizes, 28 to 44 inches. In stock colors. Each, $8. 50 
 PLAIN COLORS -All Spalding Sweaters are supplied 
 
 in any of the colors designated, at regular prices. Other colors 
 (0 order only in any quality, SOc. each garment extra. 
 SPECIAL NOTICE-We will lurnish any ol the solid 
 color sweaters with one color body and another color i not 
 striped I collar and culls in slock colors only at no extra charge. 
 N. B. — We designate three shades which are sometimes called 
 RED : These are Scarlet, Cardinal and Maroon. Where RED 
 is specified on order Scarlet will be supplied. 
 
 STOCK COLORS 
 
 Cray Navy Pink 
 
 Orange Royal Blue Purple 
 
 Black Columbia Blue Yellow 
 
 White Peacock Blue Seal Brown 
 
 Maroon Dark Green Old Gold 
 
 Scarlet Olive Green Drab 
 Cardinal Irish Green 
 
 Spalding 
 
 Highest Quality*' Sweaters 
 
 We allow four inches for stretch m all 
 our sireaters, and sizes are marked 
 accordingly. It is suggested, however, 
 that for veryheavij mea a sizeahouttivo 
 inches larger than coat measurement 
 be ordered to insure a comfortable fit. 
 
 WORSTED SWEATERS. Made of 
 special quality wool, and ex- 
 ceedingly soft and pleasant to 
 wear. They are full fashioned to body 
 and arms and put together by hand, not 
 simply stitched up on a machine as are 
 the majority of garments sold as regu- 
 lar made goods. 
 All made with 9-inch collars; sizes 28 
 to 4i inches. 
 
 No. AA. The proper style for use after heavy exercise, inducing 
 copious perspiration, for reducing weight or getting into condition for 
 athletic contests. Particularly suitable also for Foot Ball and Skating. 
 Heaviest sweater made. In stock colors. Each, $9.00 
 
 No. A. "Intercollegiate. " In stock colors. Special weight. 7.00 
 
 No. B. Heavy weight. In stock colors. . 6.00 
 
 Spalding Combined Knitted Mufller and 
 Chest Protector 
 
 No. M. Special weight; highest quality 
 worsted in solid stock colors to match our 
 sweaters. . Each, SI. 25 
 
 PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE 
 WITHOUT NOTICE 
 
 Shaker 
 
 Sweater 
 
 In Stock BMfflliniinnniJd Sizes 30 
 Colors "■■ " fiUWI II I I HI I H: lilli l liJit*' ^g ^^ j^^_ 
 
 Fills a demand for as heavy a weight 
 as our "Highest Quality" grade. 
 
 but at a lower price. 
 No. 3. Standard weight, slightly 
 lighter than No. B. Each, $4.00 
 
 Spalding Vest Collar Sweater 
 
 No. BG. Bestquality worsted, good 
 weight; with extreme open or low 
 neck. In stock colors. Ea..$6.QO 
 
 PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO I 
 
 ANY COMMUNICATIONS 
 
 ADDRESSED TO US 
 
 A. G.SPALDING &, BROS. 
 
 STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 
 
 FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES 
 
 SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER 
 
 OF THIS BOOK 
 
 ■ftfccj injffecl January 5,1910. Subiecl to change without notice _For Canadian prices j« special Canadian Catalogue. 
 
sSbKe THE SPALDING 
 
 'ALDING JACKET SWEATERS 
 
 STOCK COLORS 
 
 CICAY WHITE 
 
 ORANGE MAROON 
 
 BLACK SCARUET 
 
 SPECIAL NOTICE-We 
 
 PLAIN COLORS— All Spalding Sweaters are supplied in any of the following stock 
 colors at regular prices. Other colors to order only In any quality 50c. each extra.' 
 
 CARDINAL COLUMBIA BLUE OLIVE GREEN PURPLE OLD COLD 
 
 NAVY BLUE PEACOCK BLUE IRISH GREEN YELLOW DRAB 
 
 ROYAL BLUE DARK GREEN PINK SEAL BROWN 
 
 vill furnish any of the solid color sweaters mentioned below with one color body and another 
 color (not striped) collar and cuffs in stock colors only at no extra charge. This does not apply to the No. 3J 8 Boys' Sweater. 
 
 Sizes 28 to U inch chest measurement. We alloiv four inches for stretch in all our sweaters, and sizes are 
 
 marked accordingly. It is suggested, hoivever, that for very heavy men. a size about two inches larger than 
 
 coat measurement be ordered to insure a comfortable fit, 
 
 BUTTON FRONT 
 
 No.VG. Best quality worsted, heavy 
 
 weight, pearl buttons. Made in regu- 
 lar stock colorSj^also in Dark Brown 
 
 Mixture. ' .'Each, $7. CO 
 
 No. DJ. Fine worsted, standa-l 
 
 weight, pearl buttons, fine knit edgi i _ 
 
 Made in regular stock colors, also )! 
 
 Sage Gray. . Each, S6.00 
 
 ' Xo. 3j. Standard weight wool. Shaker 
 J knit, pearl buttons. In stock colors. 
 I ; Each, $5. CO 
 
 f WITH POCKETS 
 
 No. VGP. Best quality worsted, 
 
 heavy weight, pearl buttons. In stock 
 
 colors. With pocket on either side and 
 
 a particularly convenient and popular :i°r;ganf''cZ7fslJpp^':el\]y'Se"2^itin 
 
 style for golf players. Lach, $7.50 jacket sweaters at no extra charge. 
 
 Spalding Special Base Ball Sweaters 
 
 No. CDW. Good quality worsted, ribbed knit. In stock colors. Special trimmed 
 edging and cuffs in stock colors supplied at no extra charge. Each, S5.J50 
 
 Boys' Jacket Sweater 
 
 No. 3JB. This is an all wool jacket sweater, 
 with pearl buttons; furnished only in sizes from 
 30 to 36 inches chest measurement. In stock 
 colors. . . Each, S3.50 
 
 Spalding Ladies' Sweaters 
 
 Knit in the Spalding athletic stitch of 
 best quality long fibre worsted; full 
 fashioned to shape of body on special 
 machine and finished by hand. Cuffs, 
 pocket and edging of special stitch. 
 Good quality pearl buttons. Patch 
 pockets. Attractive in appearance 
 and, being properly made, they fit 
 well and give satisfactory wear. Fur- 
 nished in regular stock colors. 
 No. LDJ. Ladies' Sweater, regular 
 button front. , '\Each, $8. CO 
 
 No. LWJ. With special reversible 
 collar, as on our Men's No. WJ 
 Automobile Sweater. Each. S 1 . O . 
 
 PROMPT AmNTION GIVEN TO 
 
 ANY COMMUNICATIONS 
 
 ADDRESSED TO US 
 
 A.G.SPALDING & BROS. 
 
 STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 
 
 FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES 
 
 SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER 
 * OF THIS BOOK 
 
 £ric« in ejf«c/ January 5,1910. Subjecl to change: without notice. For Canadian prices see special Canadian Calalcgu 
 
SpdldinO New and Improved Worsted J^rS^yS 
 
 Followlne sizes carried in stoclt regularly in all qualities: 28 to 44 Inch chest. 
 Other sizes at an advanced price. 
 
 We allow two inches jor stretch in all our Jerseys, and sizes are marked 
 accordingly. It is suggested, however, that for very heavy men a size about 
 two inches larger than coat measurement be ordered to insure a comfortable fit- 
 
 Jerseys are being used more 
 and more by base ball play- 
 ers, especially for early 
 Spring and late Fall games. 
 The Spalding tine Includes a 
 complete assortment of 
 styles and qualities. 
 
 STOCK rOT Off m plain colors— The lollowing slock colors are supplied in 
 1 VVA VULiURO our worsted jerseys (NOT Nos. 6 or 6X) at regular prices. Other 
 colors to order only in any quality (EXCEPT Nos. 6 and 6X), 25c. each extra. 
 
 Gray 
 
 Orange 
 
 Black 
 
 Scarlet 
 Cardinal 
 Navy Blue 
 Royal Blue 
 Columbia Blue 
 
 Peacock Blue Purple 
 
 Dark Green Yellow 
 
 Olive Green Seal Brown 
 
 Irish Green Old Gold 
 
 Pink Drab 
 
 No. I P. Full regular made; that is, fashioned or knit to exact shape on 
 the machine and then put together by hand, altogether different from 
 cutting them out of a piece of material and sewing them up on a machine 
 as are the majority of garments known as Jerseys. Special quality 
 worsted. Solid stock colors Each, $4.50 
 
 No. I OP, Worsted, fashioned. Solid 
 stock colors, ^ach, S3. CO 
 
 No. I 2P. Worsted; so1i(J stock colors. 
 Each, $2.75 
 
 No. 1 2XB. Boys' Jersey. Worsted. Fur- 
 nished in sizes 26 to 36 inches chest 
 measurement only. Solid stock colors 
 only. No special orders. Each, $2. DO 
 
 SPECIAL NOTICE 
 
 We will furnish any of the 
 above solid color Jerseys, 
 
 (except Nos. 6 and 6X) with one color body and another 
 color {not striped) collar and cuffs in stock colors only 
 at no extra charge. ^ 
 
 Spalding Cotton Jerseys 
 
 No. 6. Cotton, good quality, fashioned, roll collar, full length sleeves. 
 Colors: Black, Navy Blue, Gray and Maroon only,^. OEach, $ I .CO 
 
 No. 6X. Cotton, same as No. 6, but with striped sleeves in following 
 combinations only : Navy with White or Red stripe ; Black with 
 Orange or Red stripe; Maroon with White stripe. . Each. $ 1 .25 
 
 Woven Letters, Numerals or Designs 
 
 tVe weave into our best grade Jerseys, No. IP, Letters. Numerals and Designs in special colors 
 at desired. Prices quoted on application. Designs submitted. 
 
 PRICES SUBJECT TO ADVANCE WlTHOXrr NOTICE 
 
 PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO 
 .^ m COMMUNICATIONS 
 ADDfiEJSSEO TO OS 
 
 A. G.SPALDING & BROS. 
 
 STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 
 
 FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES 
 
 SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER 
 
 OF THIS BOOK 
 
 ■Etfcea itisffect Januarji,^ I2i0^ Subject to change viilhqul notice. For_ Coiiajian prices see s^al Canadian Calajpgue. 
 
sKSte THE SPALDING 
 
 QUALITY 
 
 Spalding Coat Jerseys 
 
 Following sizes carried in stock regularly in ail qualities : 28 to 44 inch chest. Other sizes at an advanced price. 
 
 We allow two inches for stretch in all our Jerseys, and sizes are marked accordingly. 
 
 It is suggested, however, that for very heavy men a size aboiit two inches larger than 
 
 coat measurement be ordered to instirea comfortable fit- 
 
 < . ; STOCK COLORS v ; 
 
 Gray Black Maroon Cardinal Royal Blue Peacock Blue Olive Green Pink Yellow Old Gold 
 
 Orange White Scarlet IVavy Columbia Blue Dark Green Irish Green Purple Seal Brown Drab 
 
 PLAIN COLORS — The above slock colors are supplied in our worsted jerseys (NOT Nos. 6 or 6X) at regular orices. Jlher 
 
 colors lo order only in any quality (EXCEPT Nos. 6 or 6X) 2Sc. each :xtra. 
 
 STRIPES AND TRIMMINGS— Supplied as specified in any ol Uie above stock colors (not more than two colors in any garment ) 
 
 at regular prices. Other colors to order only in any quality (EXCEPT Nos. 6 or 6X) 2Sc. each extra. 
 
 The Spalding Coat Jerseys are made of the 
 same worsted yarn from which we manu- 
 facture our better grade Jerseys, Nos. lOP 
 and 12P, and no pains have been spared to 
 turn them out in a well made and attrac- 
 tive manner. Plain solid stock colors 
 (not striped) or one solid stock color body 
 and sleeves with different stock color 
 solid trimming (not striped) on cuffs, 
 collar and front edging. Pear! buttons 
 No. I OC. Same grade as our No. lOP. 
 
 £ach. S3.50 
 No. I 2C. Same grade as our No. 12P. 
 
 •Each. $3.00 
 
 No. I OCP. Pockets, otherwise same as 
 
 No. IOC. Each. S4.25 
 
 in<cxixz>Di 
 
 Spalding Striped 
 and V-Neck Jerseys 
 
 Note list of stock colors above 
 
 No. lOPVV. Good quality worsted, same 
 
 grade as No. lOP. Solid stock color body 
 
 and sleeves, with 6-inch stock color stripe 
 
 around body. . Each. $3.50 
 
 Nos. 10PW and 12PW 
 
 No. I 2PW. Worsted; solid stock 
 
 color body and sleeves with 6-inch 
 
 stock color stripe around body. 
 
 Each, S3. 00 
 
 No. I OPX. Good quality worsted, 
 fashioned ; solid stock color body, 
 with stock color striped sleeves, 
 usually alternating two inches of 
 same color as body, with narrow 
 stripes of any other stock color. 
 Each, S3.60 
 
 No. t2PV 
 
 No. 1 2PV Worsted, solid stock 
 colors, with V-neck instead of full 
 collar as on regular jerseys. 
 
 Each. $3.00 
 
 No. I2PX. Worsted, solid stock 
 color body, with stock color striped 
 sleeves, usually alternating two 
 inches of same color as body, with 
 narrow stripes of any other stock 
 color. . , Each, $3.00 
 
 PRICES SITBJECT TO CHAr.'GE WITnOUT NOTICE 
 
 PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO 
 
 ANY COMMUNICATIONS 
 
 ADDRESSED TO US 
 
 A. G. SPALDING A BROS, 
 
 STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 
 
 FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES 
 SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER 
 
 OF THIS eooi 
 
 £fic6! in cffeci January 5, 1910.. Subject lojchange without notice. _Fqr^ Canadian ^rifeijie special Canadian Calajpguc 
 
sSbSe THE SPALDING 
 
 TRADEMARK "^Klf 
 
 QUALITY 
 
 STOCK COLORS Cray Orange 
 
 I^LAIN COL.ORS— All Spalding Stockings are supplied in any ol Ihr colors drsignaird, at 
 regular prices. Other colors to order only in any quality except No. 4R, 25c. per pair extra. 
 TRIPES Striped Stockings are supplied in any ol the colors noted (not more than two colors) 
 
 egular prices. Other colors to order only in any quality except No. 4KC. 25c. per pair extra. 
 
 J.~VV> designate three shades which are sometimes called KED: These are Scarlet, Cardinal 
 and Maroon. Uhere KEU is specified on order Scarlet will be supplied. 
 
 Black 
 
 Royal Blue 
 
 Pink 
 
 While 
 
 Columbia Blue 
 
 Purple 
 
 Maroon 
 
 Peacock Blue 
 
 Yellow 
 
 Scarlet 
 
 Dark Green 
 
 Seal Brown 
 
 Cardinal 
 
 Olive Creen 
 
 Old Gold 
 
 Navy 
 
 Irish Green 
 
 Drab 
 
 Spalding Stockings 
 
 Our " Highest Quality" StOCliingS are best qual- 
 ity wor.'^ted, have white mercerized cotton feet, are heavy 
 
 ribbed, full fashioned, hug the leg closely but comfortably, 
 
 ~^ , • ■^ and are very durable. ,' ". -*. 
 
 3-0. Plain stock colors, best worsted, white mercerized feet Pair, $l.50 
 
 3-OS. Alternate striped, stock colors, bestqual- I No. 3-OC. Calf with one stripe 4 in. wide, stock colors, 
 irsted, white mercerized feet. " ,Pair, SI .75 1 best quality worsted, white mercerized feet.Pr.,S J 75 
 
 SPALDING RIBBED STOCKINGS (All have White Cotton Feet) 
 
 STRIPE 4 INCHES WIDE AROUND CALF-Stock Colors 
 
 No. I RC. Heavy weJKlit. good quality worsted. ^' Pair, $ I . I O 
 
 \'o. 2RC. Medium weight, all wool • " I .OO 
 
 \o. 3RC. Cood weight, all wool ■». * " .75 
 
 Xo. 4RC. Striped Cotton. Stock colors only. No specials '< '' " .40 
 
 STRIPED 2-INCH ALTERNATE-Slochings striped alternately not carried in stock al our stores 
 
 but will be made specially in stock colors noted above at prices specified. 
 No. iRS. Heavy weight, good quality worsted. .' '^ Pair, SI.IO 
 
 No. 2RS, Medium weight, all wool -." " I .OO 
 
 No. 3RS. Good weight, all wool " . « " .7^ 
 
 PLAIN STOCK COLORS WITH WHITE COTTON FEET ' , 
 No. IR. Heavy weight, good quality worsted. Pair, SI.OO 
 No. 2R. Medium weight, all wool. ..." -SO 
 
 No. 3R. Good weight, all wool. . . . '] .60 
 
 No. 4R. Cotton. Plain stock colors only, no specials." .25 
 
 SPECIAL WHITE BASE BALL STOCKINGS 
 BB. Natural wnite stockings, lightweight, to be worn under regular colored stockmgs 
 
 > SPALDING LEATHER BELTS ' : 
 
 No. 
 IRS; 
 
 Pair, 15c. 
 
 30 
 
 '^•^•'^ '-^r '' '^''^" r^-^^^" C:ir^i^^i^ No. 805. Genu- 
 ine pigskin, hand 
 made. Nickel 
 <X^'^ 1^ buckle. Each, S2.00 
 0. 804. Hand made, 1'^ inch, black leather. 
 Nickeled harness buckle. .^Z V Each, $ I .OO 
 ). 803. Hogskin leather. Light tan color. Nick- 
 eled buckle. . . . — -- ^ Each, $ I .OO 
 ). 808. Hand made, l^t inch black leather. 
 Brass harness buckle. .4-'— s Each, SI. OO 
 J. 807. Black bridle leather, \ inch wide. Brass 
 liarress buckle. . tC^^i^^- Each, 7 5c 
 
 No. 806. Black leather, ?« in. wide. Black harness 
 
 buckle. . . .-rpi»-y Each, 75c. 
 
 No. 802. Buff or Brown leather Jined with patent 
 
 leather, 1'4 inch wide, -.- _ .~-^ Each, 75c. 
 No. 80 I . Fine I'i inch leather belt. Black or Tan. 
 
 Heavy harness buckle. -.^^c^',. Each, 60c. 
 No. OOO. Tan or Black leather belt, l^j inch wide. 
 
 Fine harness buckle. . ^-^^ Each, 60c. 
 
 No. 725. \H inch heavy leather, heavy nickeled 
 
 harness buckle. Colors: Tan, Orange or Black. 
 
 ~r- Each, 50c. 
 
 No. 754. V-i inch nickel harness buckle. Colors: 
 
 Tan or Orange. . -^', Each, 40c. 
 
 Spalding " Special " Leather Base Ball Belt 
 
 No. 400. This black leather l''i-inch belt is specially shaped for athletic 
 use, particularly base ball. Heavy harness buckle- .Each, 75c. 
 
 No. 400 
 Orsted Web Belts — Colors : Red, Royal Blue, Navy Blue, RIack, white. lUarooc 
 3-0. Special League Belt, leather lined; la^ge nickel-plated buckle. 
 
 Each, lOc. 
 
 cJach, $ I .OO 
 r. 2. Worsted Belt, with two metal buckles. . "■^ .50 
 
 . 47. Worsted Belt, with one leather covered buckle.^ " -- 50 
 lalding Cotton Web BeltS-Colors; Red, WJiite, Rojal Blue, Maroon, Navy Blue ^^ 3.0 _ . . ^ 
 
 \>. 23. Cotton Belt, two metal buckles. Each, 35c. I No. 4. Cotton Belt, one metal buckle. -Each, 25c. 
 No. 5. Cotton Belt. . 
 
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 ADDRESSED TO US 
 
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 '^Bl^^^T^g^onuary 5,1910. Subject to change wilhoul nolic, ~ Fo, Canadian pjiceijte_>^cial Canadian CataloSUi. 
 
K™?E THE SPALDING 
 
 •TRADE-MARK TuTiif 
 
 Spalding Elastic Supporters ' 
 
 No. 2. Best Canton flan- 
 nel, with elastic pieces on 
 side, . . Each, 50c. 
 
 No. 3. Like No. 2, but 
 open mesh front. 
 
 Each, 50c. 
 
 Spalding All Elastic Supporter (Black) 
 
 Made of good qual i ty bl ac k 
 covered elastic. Waist- 
 band six inches wide. Fur- 
 nished in small, medium 
 and large. 
 
 Ro. DX. Each, $1.25 
 
 t 
 
 w 
 
 J 
 
 Spalding Supporters 
 
 No. I . Best Canton flan- 
 nel, one in box. 
 
 Each, 25c. 
 No. X. Same as No. 1- but 
 cheaper in quality 20c. 
 
 No. A. Swimming Sup- 
 porter. For water polo, 
 bathing and swimming. 
 Buttons at side and fitted 
 with draw-string. 
 
 Each, 50c. 
 
 Spalding Suspensories 
 
 THE "SPALDING" STYLE 
 No. 70. Non-elastic bands, knit- 
 ted sack. Each, 25c. 
 No. 7 I . Elastic buttock bands, 
 knitted sack Each, 35c. 
 No. 72. Elastic bands, knitted 
 sack. . Each, 50c. 
 No. 73%. Elastic bands, silk 
 sack. Each, 7 5c. 
 No. 76. Silklsands, finest silk sack. Each, 9 1 .25 | 
 
 No. 2, 
 
 No. 3. 
 
 mings. 
 Xo. 4 
 
 mi 
 
 BIKE JOCKEY STRAP SUSPENSORY 
 
 For athletes, base ball, foot ball, 
 tennis players, etc. All elastic ; 
 no buckles. Three sizes: Small, to 
 fit waist 22 to 28 inches; Medium, 
 30 to 38 inches ; Large, 40 to 48 in- 
 ches. No. 5. Each, 75c. 
 
 " OLD POINT COMFORT " STYLE 
 
 Lisle thread sack. 
 
 Each, S J .OO 
 
 Fine suk sack, satin trim- 
 Each, SI .25 
 
 Silk oands, satin trim- 
 ngs, finest silk sack. 
 
 Each, SI.50 
 
 Pat. Nov. 30, 1887 
 
 SPECIAL COMBINATION SUSPENSORY 
 (ALL ELASTIC) 
 
 Made of same material as in the 
 regular Bike Suspensory, but with 
 waist-band eight inches wide, pro- 
 viding additional support needed . 
 during rigid training and athletic 
 contests. Sizes: Small, 22 to 28 in- 
 ches ; Medium, 30 to 38 inches ; 
 Large, 40 to 48 inches. No. B6 
 
 Each. $1.50 
 
 Spalding leather Abdomen Protector 
 
 ) Heavy sole leather, 
 
 well padded with 
 
 quilted lining and 
 
 non-elastic bands, 
 
 with buckles at 
 
 side and elastic at 
 
 back. For boxing, 
 
 hockey, foot ball. 
 
 No other supporter necessary 
 
 with this style. 
 
 No.S Each, $3.00 
 
 Spalding 
 Aluminum 
 Abdomen 
 Protector 
 
 Aluminum, 
 edges well 
 padded with 
 rubber. Elas- 
 tic cross bands 
 and belt. 
 
 No. 3. Each, S3.60 
 
 Spalding Wire Abdomen Protector 
 
 Heavy wire, well 
 padded with wool 
 fleece and chamois. 
 Leather belt, straps; 
 forfastening. Used 
 with any of our reg- 
 ular supporters or 
 suspensories. - 
 Each, $2. CO 
 
 PROMPT AnENTION GIVEN TO 
 . m COMMUNICATIONS 
 ^ ADDRESSEO TO US 
 
 A.G.SPALDING &, BROS, 
 
 STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 
 
 FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES 
 SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER ^ 
 OF THIS BOOK I I 
 
 £dsa in ifftU JamamS. LILQ^ Subject to cham e tSilhouS nv/ice. FqLC;ana_diqn^miJte.JB^al Canadion Catalpgug. 
 
sSbSe THE SPALDING 
 
 flUALITY 
 
 Spalding Leather Wrist Supporters 
 
 No. 50. Grain lea- 
 ther, lined, single 
 strap-and-buckle. 
 
 Each, 20c. 
 
 No. I OO. Solid belt 
 leather, tan or black, 
 single strap-and- 
 buckle. Each, 25c. 
 
 No. 200. Solid belt 
 leather, tan or black, 
 double strap-and- 
 buckle. Each, 40c. 
 
 No. 300. Solid belt ^ 
 leather, tan or black, 
 laced fastening. 
 
 Each, 25c, 
 
 No. 400. Genuine 
 pigskin, lined, in im- 
 proved English slitted 
 style. Each, 50c. 
 
 Spalding Combination Fool Ball Glove and Wrist Supporter 
 
 Designed by H. B. Conibear. Back 
 of hand protected by a piece of sole 
 leather, and any straip to wrist is 
 avoided by leather strap supporter 
 which forms the upper part of the 
 glove. Made for right or left hand. 
 No. I. Each, $1.25 
 
 Knee Cap Bandage 
 
 In ordering, give circumference below 
 knee, at knee and just above knee, and 
 state if light or strong pressure is desired. 
 No. 4. Cotton thread. Each, S 1 .50 ' 
 No. 4A. Silk thread. . " 2.25 
 
 Elbow Bandage 
 
 In ordering, give circum- 
 ference above and below 
 elbow, and state if for 
 light or strong pressure. 
 
 No. 2. Cotton thread. 
 No. 2A. Silk thread. 
 
 Spalding Wrist Bandage Ankle Bandage 
 
 Give circumference around 
 smallest part of wrist, and state 
 whether for light or strong 
 pressure. EACH 
 
 No. 6. Cotton thread. $ .75 
 No 6A. Silk thread I .OO 
 
 Spalding Shoulder 
 Cap Bandage 
 
 In ordering, give circum- 
 ference around arm and 
 chest. Mention for which 
 shoulder required. 
 
 No. I. 
 
 Cotton thread. 
 
 Each, S4.50 
 
 No. I A. 
 
 Silk thread. 
 
 Each, $6.00 
 
 In ordering, give 
 
 circumference 
 
 around ankle 
 
 and over 
 
 instep 
 
 state 
 
 if 
 
 light or strong pressure is 
 
 desired. EACH 
 
 No.5. Cotton thread.S I .50 
 
 No. 5 A. Silk thread. 2.25 
 
 Composed of threads of lubber completely cov 
 
 ered. Light, poious and easily appHed. * 
 The pressure can be applied wherever necessary 
 following all depressions or swellings with fold 
 ing and unvarying uniformity. Quickly secure 
 by inserting end under last fold each 
 No.30. Width3in.,5yds.longCstretched;. $I.O< 
 No.25. Width 2'i in., 5 yds.long (stretched) .71 
 
 Spalding Elastic Belt 
 
 Our elastic foot ball belt stretches with the length of body and may b 
 
 attached to jacket and pants, thus forming one continuous suit. B 
 
 closely fitting the body, the opposing player has less chance of tackling 
 
 Allows perfect freedom in all positions. 
 
 No. I. Width 6 inches. Each, SI. 5 O 
 
 STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 
 
 FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES 
 
 SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER 
 
 OF THIS BOOK 
 
 aices w_ cjecl January 5,1910. Subled lo chanep uli^ 
 
 Ihout nofice. For_ Canadian grfces jee_jgecia/ Canodiai\ Coia^igut 
 
St11?e THE SPALDING 
 
 SPALDING MASCOT PENNANTS 
 
 Made by special patented process. We use only best quality felt and other materials and guarantee work not 
 
 to fade, crack or come off. 
 
 Our stock includes pennants with mascots of most of the larger schools, colleges 
 and universities in the United States 
 and Canada— absolute reproductions 
 in the proper colors. The complete list 
 of schools, colleges and univei-sities 
 whose mascot pennants we furnish 
 from stock is noted below : 
 
 ADELPD Fool Ball. Basket BaU 
 
 AMHERST Foot Ball, Base Ball 
 
 ARMY , Seal, Cannon, Mule, Army Girl 
 
 AMES Foot Ball 
 
 ARKANSAS Foot Ball 
 
 BARNARD Basket Ball Girl 
 
 BICKNELL Foot BaU 
 
 BRYN MAWR Tennis Girl 
 
 BROWN Bear, Seal, Foot Ball 
 
 BOWWMN Foot Ball 
 
 BETHANY Banjo Girl 
 
 CAUFORNU Foot Ball 
 
 CARUSLC UdianHead 
 
 COLUGE CITY OF N. Y Foot Ball 
 
 COLORADO Fool Ball 
 
 CHICAGO Foot Ball. Base BaU 
 
 COLGATE Seal. Foot Ball 
 
 ( Statue, Crew, Seal. 
 
 ( Oarsmaa, Base Ball 
 rABvri I /Crew, Foot Ball, 
 
 ^^^^^ ( Oarsman. Base BaU 
 
 CASE SCHOOL ( Foot Ball. 
 
 APP. SCIENCE \ Seal 
 
 CORNaL (Waurloo. la.; . . Fool BaU 
 
 COLBY Foot BaU 
 
 DARTMOUTH . . Fool Ball, Base Ball 
 
 DEPAUW Foot Ball 
 
 FORDHAM Fool Ball, Base Ball 
 
 GEORGETOWN. Seal, Crew, Foot BaU 
 
 COLUMBIA 
 
 UNIVERSITIES 
 
 HAMILTON WeU House 
 
 "A*"^ {fooyiln:mZi 
 
 HOBART Seal, Fool Ball 
 
 HOLY CROSS Fool BaU 
 
 HOWARD PAYNE Foot Ball, Track 
 
 ILUNOIS Fool Ball. Base Ball 
 
 INDIANA Foot Ball 
 
 IOWA Banjo Girl, Fool Ball 
 
 IDAHO Fool Ball 
 
 KANSAS Fool BaU 
 
 KALAMAZOO Fool Ball 
 
 LAFAYETTE Fool BaU 
 
 LEHIGH Fool BaU. Base Ball 
 
 LELAND STANFORD . [ bj^^'s e*^! 
 I iwDrvrc ' Basket BaM Girl. 
 HWKtUt ^ Fool Ball 
 
 MAINE Foot BaU 
 
 MANHATTAN Fool BaU 
 
 IVURQUETTE Seal, Fool Ball 
 
 r AthleUc 1^ . . Fool Ball 
 
 uimir.iM J Colors i Seal 
 
 YIICHIIiAN i Scholastic I Foot Ball 
 
 I Colors ( Seal 
 
 MINNESOTA -J gjjigg J ^^, g,,, 
 MILW\UKEE-DOWNER. . [ \^^^ \l^\ 
 
 AND COLLEGES 
 
 I MISSOURI Seal. Tiger Head 
 
 I MUHLENBERG Head 
 
 I Fool Ball. Base BaU, 
 
 "I Basket Ball 
 
 NORTHWESTERN Foot BaU 
 
 NEW YORK UNIVERSITY Foot BaU 
 NEBRASKA Foot Ball. Base Ball 
 NOTRE DAME Fool Ball. Seal 
 
 niiuv I Crew. Ballleship. Goal, 
 
 '^**'' \ Seal. Foot BaU 
 
 OBERUN Fool BaU. Base BaU 
 
 OREGON loot Ball 
 
 Seal. Crew. Lion 
 
 Head. Foot Ball 
 
 I Tiger Mascot. Seal. 
 
 I Foot Ball. Base Ball 
 
 PRATT Fool Ball 
 
 PURDUE Fool BaU 
 
 POLYTECHNIC Mascot 
 
 POMONA Building 
 
 RENSSELAER ( "^ISLf "'! 
 
 POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE ( Tamel 
 
 ROCHESTER Seal. Fool Ball 
 
 RUTGERS Fool BaU 
 
 I Seal. Basket Ball Girl. 
 
 I Tennis Girl 
 
 STE\TNS Foot BaU 
 
 SWARTHMORE Fool BaU 
 
 MONTANA 
 
 PENNSYLVANIA 
 PRINCETON. 
 
 SMITH 
 
 SYRACUSE . . Crew, Seal, Foot fiall 
 
 WM.SMrrH Seal 
 
 SHAW Fool Ball 
 
 TRINITY Mascot, Fool Ball 
 
 TUFFS Foot Ball 
 
 TULANE Foot BaU 
 
 UNION Building. Idol. Foot Ball 
 
 U. S. MIUTARY ( „ ,,'^l':i?"??1' 
 arinvuv " i^ule. Army Girl, 
 
 A*^*"™^ ( Fool Ball 
 
 11 i KiVll f ■ • ^"^- BatUeship, 
 irknFMV Co»<- W«sfol. Seal, 
 *""^^ I FoolBaU 
 
 VILLA NOVA Foot Ball 
 
 VIRGINIA Fool BaU 
 
 VANDERBILT Fool Ball 
 
 WESTERN RESERVE Fool Ball 
 
 HELLESLEY Banjo Girl 
 
 WELLS Seal 
 
 WESLEYAN. . . Fool Ball, B. se Ball 
 WILLIAMS. . . . Foot Ball, Brie Ball 
 WISCONSIN. . Seal, Crew. Foot Ball 
 
 , WASHINGTON (SL Louis) Fool Ball 
 
 WABASH Foot Ball 
 
 I YALE.. Seal, Crew, Fool Ball, Mascot 
 
 PREPARATORY AND HIGH SCHOOLS 
 
 Aniovn ' 
 
 {Buildlngr I Morris H. S. (»ew York) »o»t BaU 
 Mascot I Manual H. S. (St. I.ouis, Mo.). . . .root Ball 
 Foot Ball Manual R. S. (Kansas City, Mo.). .Too* Ball 
 Base Ball Newark H. S. (Foot Ball 
 
 (Foot Ball I {Newark, W. J.) (Basket Ball Oir) 
 
 (Basket Ball Newark Academy (Kewark, K. J.) Foot Ball 
 . Basket Ball N. Central H. S. (Spokane, Wash.) Foot Ball 
 
 Pennington Academy Foot Ball 
 
 Packer (Brooklyn. K. T.) Banjo Olrl 
 
 Central H. S. (St. I.oala, Mo.) .... Foot Ball Holllster B. S. (HolUster, Calj . . . Building St. Mary's (I,ouisville. Ky.) Foot Ball 
 
 CVDtral H. S. (Kansas City, Mo.) . .Foot Ball Hosmer H. S. (St. Iiouls, Mo) Foot Ball St. Mary's (Garden City, K. T.) .Tennis Girl 
 
 Xraamns (Brooklyn, N. Y.) Foot Ball , I.awrenceTine School Foot Ball Technical R. S. (Buffalo, N. T.). Buffalo R«ad 
 
 Bast H. 8. (Cleveland. O.) Foot Ball Manual K. S. (Hew York) Foot Ball Wadleig-h H. S. (N. Y.) . . . Basket Ball Olrl 
 
 Sn^lewood H. S. (Chicago) Foot Ball Masten Park H. S. (Buffalo, W. Y) Seal , West H. S. (Cleveland, O.) Foot BaU 
 
 Ball 
 
 Boys' n. B. (Wew Orleans, la) .Tl?er Head j flushingr H. S. 
 
 ■Klgl School of Com. (M. Y.) Foot Ball (Flushingr. W. Y.) 
 
 Central H. 8. (Cleveland, O.) . . . , Foot Ball Girls' H. S. (B'klyn, tt. Y.) 
 
 Clinton H. S. (New York) Foot Ball Oonzag'a H. S. (Spokane, Wash).... Foot B 
 
 Commercial H. S. (Nevr York). . . .Foot Ball ! Horace Mann School (New Yoric) Foot Bi 
 
 SPALDING MASCOT PENNANTS SS:I: llJIlfJiSiS^Sn: 
 
 rJ .*• 
 
 SPECIAL DESIGN ORDERS. **" *" '*'■''*'■ '*"" ""' '"' "•*" * gross, pennants ol either size. No. I or No. 3. we wUI make up at regular prices 
 
 special design mascot pennants with name o( any school or college. When ordering enclose sample ol the shade 
 
 «l material and the lettering and style ol lettering wanted, and where special design mascot is wanted enclose a good copy, and il design is not in color 
 
 stale U it is to be in colors and how colored. 
 NOTE— For co\ot o't pennant any small piece of goods will do, fell prelcrred. Do not match colors at nighl, as they look altogether dilierent in the daylight 
 
 SPECIAL VARIATION ORDERS 
 
 i^ARIATION K— We supply on order lor not less than 6 DOZEN ol 
 tither size, No. t or No. 3. at regular prices, pennanis lor other schools or 
 colleges NOT mentioned above where the mascot design is the same as on 
 teme one ol our regular slock designs, the name ol the school or college 
 being special. FuU particulars regarding colors, etc., should be sent on 
 these Special Variation Orders, the same as on Special Design Orders 
 referred to above. 
 
 VARIATION M— We also supply on orders for not less than 9 
 Dozen ol cither size, No. 1 or No. 3, at regular prices, pennants lor schools, 
 colleges or universities already on our regular stock list, but varying the 
 design by putting on some other mascot than that which we put on regu- 
 larly on the pennants lor that particular school or college, the mascot 
 design substituted being that of some other school or college on our 
 regular stock Ust. 
 ^H^JpiALLER QUANTITIES than as mentioned not supplied In Special Designs nor on Special Variation Orders, i ^ 
 
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 QUALITY 
 
 #^ 
 
 COLLEGE, SCHOOL FLAGS ^^ ^**"'^" correspondence with colleses. schools, dab* 
 * mrf-^ ■D'K'Tki-M A TIT'T'C ""** others requiring special designs or anything dlffcreat 
 
 •A-l^ •1' MrmLtiH JH An i. 9 from regular stock assortment as specified below. 
 
 Silk College Flags in officially approved colors of the following 
 
 colleges: Harvard-White H: Harvard-Hlack H; Vale. Princeton, Univ. of Penn., 
 Cornell. Columbia, Univ of ChicaKo. Univ. of California. Stanford Univ., Northwestern 
 Univ., Dartmouth, Brown, \Viscon>in, Univ. of New York, Georgetown Univ., Univ. 
 ot Illinois, Amherst, Univ. of Michigan, Univ. of Minnesota, Vassar, Williams. 
 
 Prices quoted below are for silk flags of the above named colleges. 
 No. 2. Silk Flag. 12x18 inches, good quality, oblong shape ; colors and le.ttering printed in fast colors. 
 
 Complete, mounted on ornamental staffs Each 500r. 
 
 No. 5. Silk Flag, 4x6 inches, oblong shape, fast colors printed, on stick. . . " ' I Ocl 
 
 No. 6. Cashmere Banner, size 50x70 inches, oblong shape, fine quality material, with any four 18-inch felt 
 
 letters stitched on one side. Each $6.00 
 
 COLLEGE SLEEVE BANDS 
 
 Made of any color felt, 4 inches wide and long enough 
 go around sleeve; with one I'^-inch letter. 
 
 Each, 25c. $2.J,0 Doz. 
 Extra letters or Numerals. Each, 5c, 
 
 FELT HAT BANDS 
 
 Made of any color felt, l'.^ inches wide and 
 long enough to go around crown of hat; with 
 one 1-inch lettar. 
 
 Each, 1 5c. ^IJiEoz. 
 ,_, . „ _, Extra letters or numerals. 3c. 
 
 Mat Band 
 
 FELT PENNANTS 
 
 Any Solid Stocit Coior with regular stylfj letters 
 
 No. 3. Felt Flag, 15x30 inches, pennant shape, one 
 4-inch letter stitched on each side. Complete with 
 tapes for hanging. . Each, 60c. 
 
 No. 4. Felt Flag, 10x20 inches, pennant shape, one 
 3-inch letter stitched on each side. Complete with 
 tapes for hanging. . Each, 25c. 
 
 4 inch extra letters on Felt Flag No. 3. Each, 6c. 
 
 3 inch extra letters on Felt Flag No. 4. " 5c« 
 
 PLAIN FELT PENNANTS-Any Solid Stock Color, Without Staff 
 
 With One Letter 
 
 Regular 
 
 r^ Each 
 
 No. 01. 9x18 in. 
 
 No. 02. 10.x20in. 
 
 No. 03. 12ji24in. 
 
 No. 04. 14x28 in. 
 
 No. 05. 15x30 in. 
 
 No. 06. 18x36 in. 
 
 No. 07. 36x72 in. 
 
 $ .20 
 .25 
 .40 
 .50 
 .55 
 .65 
 1.25 
 
 style 
 Letter 
 Relall Dot. 
 
 $2.16 
 2.W 
 3.60 
 A.80 
 5.W 
 6.60 
 
 12.60 
 
 With Any Single Name 
 
 No. SI. 9x18 in. 
 
 No. S2. 10x20 in. 
 
 No. S3. 12x24 in. 
 
 No. S4. 14x28 in; 
 
 No. S5. 15x30 in. 
 
 No. S6. 18x36 in. 
 
 No.S7. 36x72 in. 
 
 .65 
 
 1.00 
 1.85 
 
 Rttall Doz. 
 
 $i.80 
 5.40 
 6.00 
 6.60 
 8.W 
 10.20 
 19.20 
 
 With Any Single Name 
 
 Graduated ^^^^ 
 
 
 Any Reg- 
 
 Letters 
 
 ■a.Ni.'w: 
 
 tES^- ular Style 
 
 
 W^^ 
 
 Each 
 
 RfiallDoz^ 
 
 No. Gl. 
 
 9x18 in. 
 
 $ .65 
 
 $6.60. 
 
 No. G2. 
 
 10x20 in. 
 
 .70 
 
 7.20 
 
 No. G3. 
 
 12x24 in. 
 
 .75 
 
 7.80 
 
 No. G4. 
 
 14x28 in. 
 
 .85 
 
 9.00 
 
 No. G5. 
 
 15x30 in. 
 
 1.00 
 
 10.20 
 
 No. G6. 
 
 18x36 in. 
 
 1.25 
 
 '12.09 
 
 NEW WAVE PENNANTS 
 Felt, Stock Colors, Without Staft 
 
 No. A. 6x21 in. , one letter, block style. 
 
 No. B. 9x23 in., one letter, with design of foot ball. 
 
 No. C. 11x28 in., block letters;^ any single name. 
 
 No. D. 11x28 in., plain letters; any single name. 
 
 No. E. 14x34 in. , any single name ; first letter fancy. 
 
 No. F. 15x36 in., any single name; first letter fancy. . 
 
 No. G. 15x36 in., any single name; Old English style letters. 1.10 
 
 ch 
 
 Befall Dot. 
 
 35 
 
 $3.60 
 
 .50 
 
 U.80 
 
 75 
 
 7.80 
 
 65 
 
 6.60 
 
 85 
 
 8.W 
 
 90 
 
 9.00 
 
 10 
 
 10.80 
 
 The above prices printed in italics will be quoted on orders of one-half 
 
 dozen or more at one time. No reduction from retail prices on 
 
 quaiitities of less than one-half dozen. 
 
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 ANY COMMUNICATIONS 
 ^ ADDRESSED TO OS 
 
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 QUALITY 
 
 ATHLETIC SHIRTS, TIGHTS AND TRUNKS 
 
 STOCK COLORS AND SIZES. Wonted Coods, Best Qiudlty. We carry following colors regularly in stock: 
 
 Blade, Navy Blue and Maroon, in stock sizes Shirts, 26 to 44 in. chest. Tights, 28 to 42 in. waist. Other colors and sizes made 
 
 to order at special prices. Estimates on application. 
 
 Our No. 600 lilne Wonted Goods. Furnished in Gray and White, Navy Blue. Maroon and Black only Stock sizes Shirts. 
 
 26 to 44 in. chest ; Tiehts. 28 to 42 in waist. 
 
 Sanitary Cotton Goods. Colors: Bleached White, Navy, Black, Maroon and Gt^y Stock sizes: 26 to 44 in chest Tights 
 
 26to42in waist Spaldliig Slcevelcss Shlrts 
 
 No. I E. Best Worsted, full fashioned, stock colors and sizes. Each, $3.00 
 
 No. 600. Cut worsted, stock colors and sizes. ..-/--'^ " l,50 
 
 No. 6E. Sanitary Cotton, stock colors and sizes. ,.-■,- " .60 
 
 Spalding Striped Sleeveless Shirts 
 
 No. 6OOS. Cut Worsted, with 6-inch stripe around chest, in following com- 
 binations of colors; Navy with White stnpe; Black with Orangestripe; Maroon 
 with White stripe; Red with Black stripe; Royal Blue wth.White stripe; Black 
 with Red stripe; Gray with Cardinal stripe. ' ---^ Each, SI .7 5 
 
 No. eES. Sanitary Cotton, solid color body, with 6-inch stripe around chest, 
 in same combinations of colors as No. 600S. • . . - ^ "" Each, 75c. 
 
 Spalding Shirts with. Sash 
 6ED. Sanitary Cotton, sleeveless, solid color .body with sash of differ- 
 
 No. 
 
 ent color. Same combinations of colors as N6. 600S. - - f. Each, 76c. 
 
 Spalding Quarter Sleeve Shirts 
 
 No. IF. Best Worsted, full fashioned, stock colors and sizes; Each,'83.00j 
 No. 60 1 . Cut Worsted, stock colors and sizes. — ~— " 1 .76 
 
 No. 6F. Sanitary Cotton, stock colors and sizes. - " .BO 
 
 Spalding FuU Sleeve Shirts 
 
 No. 3D. Cotton, Flesh, White, Black. . . - — " Each, 8 1 .OO 
 
 No. 6ED 
 
 Spalding Knee Tights 
 
 No. IB. Best Worsted, full 
 fashioned, stock colors and 
 
 R sizes. iitJ'- -'•'Pair, 83.26 
 No. 604. Cut Worsted, stock 
 colors and sizes. Pair, 8 i .6CL 
 No. 4B. Sanitary Cotton, stock "I 
 colors and sizes. Pair. 50c. 
 Spalding 
 Full Length Tights 
 No. I A. Best Worsted, full 
 fashioned, stock colors and 
 sizes. - '^ Pair, 84. 60 ; 
 
 No. 60B. Cut Worsted, stock 
 No. IB colors and sizes. Pair, 82. 50 
 No. 3 A. Cotton, fujl quality. White, Black, 
 "^ '^ * . Pair, 8 1 .OO Si-' 
 
 Spalding Worsted Trunks 
 
 No. I . Best Worsted. Black, Maroon 
 and Navy. T>air, 82.60 
 
 No. 2. Cut Worsted, Hgvy and black. 
 Special colors to order Pair, 81.26 
 
 Flesh. 
 
 Spalding Running Pants 
 
 No. 1. White or Black 
 Sateen, fly front, lace back. 
 Pair, 81.26 
 No. 2. White or Black 
 Sateen, fly front, lace back. 
 
 - "• ^air, 8 1 .OO 
 
 No. 3. White or Black Silesia, 
 fly front, lace back. Pr. 7^5c 
 No. 4. White, Black or Gray 
 Silesia, fly front, lace back. 
 - Pair, 60c. 
 Silk Ribbon. Stripes down 
 sides of any of these running 
 pants 26c. per pair extra 
 Silk Ribbon Stripe around waist on any of these 
 
 running pants 26q per pair extra. 
 
 Spalding Velvet Trunks 
 
 . Fine Velvet, Colors: Black, 
 Royal Blue, Maroon. Special 
 to order. Pair, 8 1 -OO 
 
 Sateen. Black, White. 
 
 Pair, 60c. 
 
 JUVENILE SHIRTS, TIGHTS AND PANTS 
 
 OiVLF SIZES SUPPLIED—CJwst. 26_ to SO inches, inclvsive; Waist. 2i. to 26 inches, inclusive 
 
 No.66. Sleeveless Shirt, quality bf No. 600. 8 K26 | No.66. Quarter Sleeve Shirt,quality of No.eOl. 8 ".50 
 Ma66S. Sleeveless Shirt, quality tofNo.600S 1 .50 I No. 64. Knee Tights, quality of No. 604 --: 1 .36 
 No. 44. Running Pants, quality of No. 4. Pair, 46c. -* - 
 
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 ANY COMMUNICATIONS 
 ** ADDRESSED TO US 
 
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 STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 
 
 FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES 
 
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Stute THE SPALDING 
 
 IT^Ssi^ 
 
 TRADEMARK "^K^v^^ 
 
 QUALITY 
 
 Spalding 
 Wrestling Full Tights 
 
 Best worsted, knit to shape and put 
 together by hand. Reinforced at knees 
 with strong silk finish worsted. Stock 
 colors: Black, Navy Blue and Maroon. 
 Other colors on special order. Sizes ; 
 waist, 28 to 42 inches. Larger sizes 
 on special order. These full tights 
 are made after the suggestions and 
 ideas of the most prominent wrestlers, 
 including Gotch, Oleson and others. 
 
 No. WA. Spalding Wrestling Full 
 Tights. Per pair, $6.00 
 
 fm> From . 
 
 wm Spaldin^'3 
 
 K. Atbletic Library 
 
 K Group XIV.. 
 
 B Ko. 326. 
 
 Hk " Professional 
 
 Hk^ Wreatline." 
 
 1||| Price 10 cents. 
 
 Spalding ^ 
 
 S|)ecial Combined Wrestling Supporter and Belt 
 
 Mercerized silk elastic, strong and durable. The only really safe 
 
 style of supporter for wrestling. 
 
 No. WS. Spaldiner Wrestling Supporter. Each, $2.00 
 
 Spalding Special Pads for Wrestling 
 
 To be Sewn on Wrestliyig Tights PAIR 
 
 No. B. Soft tanned horsehide cover, hair felt padding. 75c. 
 No. 62. Covered with tan leather and nicely padded. BOc. 
 No. 6 I • Covered with durable cloth and padded wool felt. 2Bc . 
 
 Spalding Y. M. C. A. Trousers 
 
 Regulation Style 
 Men's Leaders. Blue or Gray flannel, with stripe down side 
 
 Per pair, S3.50 
 3.00 
 ;' 1.75 
 
 Flannel, good quality. 
 Flannel, medium quality. 
 
 Spalding Boys' Knee Pan\^> 
 
 Boys' Leaders. Blue flannel Y. M. C. A. Knee 
 
 Pants, with stripe down side. Per pair, $2.50 
 
 No. 1 4B. Boys' Knee Pants, Material same quality as 
 
 No. 4 Y.M.C. A. trousers, with stripe down side. S 1 .CO 
 
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 .ANY COMMUNICATIONS 
 C AOORESSEQTiyS 
 
 A. G.SPALDING & BROS. 
 
 STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 
 
 FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES 
 
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S™?E THE SPALDING 
 
 WfiSk 
 
 QUALITY 
 
 jSpalding Long Distance Running Shoes 
 
 rnOROTHON 
 
 No. MM. High cut. Corrugated tap rub- 
 ber sole and cushioned leather heel; spe- 
 cial quality black leather uppers. Full fin- 
 ished inside so as not to hurt the feet in 
 a long race. Hand sewed ; Pair, S5.00 
 
 Made to stand up under 
 unusual conditions- 
 bad roads, rough, hilly 
 and uneven, macadam, 
 dirt, asphalt, brick or 
 wood. Made after sug- 
 gestions of men who are 
 competing in long dis- 
 tance races continually 
 under every conceiv- 
 able condition. 
 
 No. MO 
 
 No. MO. Low cut. Corrugated tap rub* 
 ber sole and cushioned leather heel; spe- 
 cial quality black leather uppers. Full fin- 
 ished inside so as not to hurt the feet in 
 alongrace. Hand sewed' Pair, $5.00 
 
 Built to win. The same models as used by many of the competitors in the famous S^-iMaea^tiw' races 
 at the 1908 Olympic Games, London, and in the most important distance races in this country since then. 
 
 Spalding Cross Country, Jumping and Hurdling Shoes 
 
 No. 14C 
 
 No. » 4C. LluaoCou.iU.V Ciiuc, .iiic^L 
 
 Kangaroo leather; low broad heel, 
 ;iexible shank, hand sewed, six 
 spikes on sole; with or without 
 spj^ «0 UeeL'' Per pair, $6. CO 
 
 i>w. i -+ii. Jumping and Hurdling 
 Shoe; tine Kangaroo leather, hand- 
 made, specially stiffened sole; spikes 
 in heel placed according to latest ideas 
 to assist jumper. Pair, S6.00 
 
 No. I 4J. Calfskin Jumping Shoe, 
 partly machine-made; low broad 
 heel ; spikes correctly placed. Satis- 
 factory quality and very durable. 
 Per pair, iS4.60 
 
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Spalding 
 
 Running Shoes 
 
 No. 2-0. This Running 
 Shoe is made of the finest 
 Kangaroo leather; extreme- 
 ly light and glove fitting. 
 Best English steel spikes 
 firmly riveted on. 
 
 Per pair, $6.00 
 No. lO. Finest Calfskin 
 Running Shoe; lightweight, 
 hand made, six spikes. 
 
 Per pair, $5.00 
 No. I I T. Calfskin, machine 
 made, solid leather tap sole 
 holds spikes firmly in place. 
 
 Per pair, $4.00 
 No: I I . Calfskin, machine 
 made Per pair. $3.00 
 
 Juvenile 
 Running Shoes 
 
 No. 1 2. Outdoor Leather 
 Running Shoes, complete 
 with spikes, in sizes 12 to 5 
 only. Per pair, $2.60 
 
 No. I I 5. Indoor Leather 
 Running Shoes, without 
 spikes, in boys' sizes. 12 to 5 
 inclusive, only Pair.$2.00 
 
 Indoor 
 Running Shoes 
 
 with or Without Spikes 
 No. I I I . Fine leather, rub- 
 ber tipped sole, with spikes. 
 Per pair, $4. CO 
 No. I I 2. Leather shoe, 
 special corrugated rubber 
 tap sole, no spikes. $3.00 
 No. I I 4. Leather shoe, rub- 
 ber tipped, no spikes. $2. 50 
 
 Indoor ^ 
 
 Jumping Shoes 
 
 With or Without Spil<es 
 
 No. 2 I O. Hand made, best 
 leather, rubber soles.$5.00 
 
 Wo. N. Thick 
 wood, shaped 
 and perforated to accomodate 
 
 Spalding Special Grips 
 
 With Elastic 
 
 No. I. Atliletic Grips 
 
 Selected cork, shaped to fit 
 hollow of hand. Pair. I 5c. 
 
 Ciaamois Pushers 
 
 No. 5. Fine chamois skin 
 and used with runn 
 walking, jumping and 
 other athletic 
 shoes. 
 Pair. 25c, 
 
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 fOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES 
 
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Stu?e THE SPALDING 
 
 TRADE-MARK "^Kfi 
 
 SPALDING CHAMPIONSHIP HAMMER 
 
 With Ball Bearing Swivel 
 
 The Spalding Championship Ball Boaring Hammer, 
 originally designed by John Flanagan, has been- 
 highly endorsed only after repeated trials in cham- 
 pionship events. The benefits of the ball bearing 
 construction will be quickly appreciated by all ham- 
 mer throwers. Guaranteed absolutely cprrect in 
 
 weight. 
 No. I 2FB. 12-lb., with sole leather case. S7.50 
 No. I 2F. 12-lb. , without sole leather case. 5.50 
 No. I 6FB. 16-lb., with sole leather case. 7.50 
 No. I 6F. 16-lb., without sole leather cage. 5.50 
 
 
 
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 JOHN FLANAGAN | 
 
 
 16-lb 
 
 
 Spalding Rubber Covered Indoor Shot 
 
 Patented December 19, 1905) 
 
 This shot is made according to scien- 
 tific principles, with a rubber cover 
 that is perfectly round; gives a fine 
 grip, and has the proper resiliency 
 when it comes in contact with the 
 floor; will wear longer than the ordi- 
 nary leather covered, and in addition there is no pos- 
 sibility that the lead dust will sift out, therefore it is 
 
 always full weight. 
 No. P. 16-lb. $ I O.OO I No. Q. 12-lb. $9.00 
 
 Spalding Indoor Shot 
 
 With our improved leather cover. 
 Does not lose weight even when used 
 
 constantly. 
 No. 3. 12-lb. Eaeh, $7.00 
 
 No. 4. 16-lb. " 7.50 
 
 Regulation Shot, Lead and Iron 
 
 ^Mj^^ Guaranteed Correct in Weight 
 
 ^p^^m No. I 6LS. 16-lb., lead. Each,$3.50 
 
 K^ = r^ No. I 2LS. 12-lb., lead. 3.00 
 
 ^m^^ No. I 6 IS. 16-lb., iron. ' 1 .75 
 
 ^JI^F No. 12 !S. 12-lb., iron. "1.50 
 
 Spalding Regulation Hammer 
 With Wire Handle 
 
 Gaaranteed Correct in Weieht 
 
 Lead 
 
 No. 12LH. 12-lb., lead, practice^ $4.50 
 
 No. I 6LH. 16-lb., lead, regulation. 5. CO 
 
 Iron 
 No. I2IH. 12-lb., iron, practice. 3.50 
 No 1 6lH. 16-lb., iron, regulation. 3.75 j 
 
 Extra Wire Handles 
 
 No. FH. For above hammers, improved' 
 design, large grip, heavy wire. Each,75Cj 
 
 Spalding 
 Regulation 56-lb. Weight 
 
 Made after model sub- 
 mitted by Champion J. S. 
 Mitchel,. and endorsed by 
 all weight throwers. , 
 Packed in box and guar-' 
 anteed correct in weight 
 and in exact accordance with 
 rules of A. A. U 
 
 No. 2. Lead 56-lb. weights 
 Complete, SI 2. CO 
 
 SPALDING JUVENILE ATHLETIC SHOT AND HAMMERS 
 
 Spalding Juvenile Athletic Shot and Hammers are made according to official regulations. Weights 
 
 ai-e guaranteed accurate and records m^de with these implements will be re ng wzed. 
 
 JUVENILE HAMMER 
 
 No. 8IH. 8-lb., Iron, Juvenile Hammer. Each, S2.50 
 
 JUVENILE SHOT 
 
 No. 26* 8-lb., Leather Covered Shot, for indoor, schoolyard and playground use. Each, $'5. CO 
 
 N9. 5. 5-lb., Leather Covered Shot, for indoor, schoolyard and playground use. " 3. CO 
 
 No. 8 IS, 8-lb.. Solid Iron Shot, not covered. Each, « 1 .25 
 
 No, SIS. 5-ib., Solid Iron Shot, not covered. " I .CO 
 
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 qnadim.tniS'-Kf^SSi^ Conadmi QUalpgue. 
 
THESPALDINGJ iiTRADEMARK 
 
 QUALITY 
 
 Spalding Olympic Discus 
 
 Since the introduction of Discus Throw- 
 ing, which was revived at the Olympic 
 Games, at Athens, in 1896, and which 
 was one of the principal features at the 
 recent games held there, the Spalding 
 Discus has been recognized as the 
 official Discus, and is used in all com- ^ 
 petitions because it conforms exactly to the official rules in every re- 
 spect, and is exactly the same as used at Athens, 1906, and 
 London, 1908. Packed in sealed box, and guaranteed absolutely 
 correct. .; ....... . Price, $5.00 
 
 Spalding Youths' Discus 
 
 Officially adopted by the Public 
 Schoois Atliletlc League '^, 
 
 To satisfy the demand for a 
 Discus that will be suitable for 
 the use of the more youthful 
 athletes, we have put out a spe- 
 cial Discus smaller in size and 
 lighter in weight than the regular 
 Official size. The Youths' Discus 
 is made in accordance with offi- 
 iCial specifications. Price, $,4.00 
 
 Spalding 
 Vaulting Standards 
 
 ,:^^ 
 
 These Standards are made 
 carefully and well. There 
 is nothing flimsy about them, 
 and the measurements are 
 clearly and correctly 
 marked, so as to avoid any 
 misunderstandi ng or dispute. 
 No. I 09. Wooden uprights, 
 graduated in half inches, ad- 
 justable to 13 feet. 
 
 Complete, S ( 5.00 
 No. III. Wooden uprights, 
 inch graduations, 7 feet 
 high. Complete, $9.00 
 No. f I 2. - Cross Bars. 
 Hickory. Dozen, 93. OO 
 
 ^ Spalding Official Javelins 
 
 No. 53. Swedish model, correct in length, weight, etc., and of 
 proper balance. Steel shod. . . .. Each, $3.50 
 
 Spalding Vaulting Poles— Selected Spruce, Solid 
 
 The greatest care has been exercised in making these poles. In 
 selecting the spruce only the most perfect and thoroughly seasoned 
 pieces have been used. All of this goes to make them what we claim 
 
 they are, the only poles really fit and safe for an athlete to use. 
 No. I 03. 14 feet long. ...... Each, $6.00 
 
 No. 1 04. 16 feet long 3 " 7.00 
 
 We guarantee all of our wood vaulting poles to be perfect in 
 
 material and workmanship, but we do not guarantee against breaks 
 
 while in use, as we have found in our experience that they are usually 
 
 caused by improper use or abuse. 
 
 Spalding Bamboo Vaulting Poles 
 
 TrirTTTiirTimirnr''riiii iT 
 
 Tape wound at short intervals. Thoroughly tested before leaving 
 
 our factory. Fit;ted with special spike. 
 No. I OBV. 10 feet long. :. ,. ,., . . ^ Each, $4.00 
 No. I2BV. 12 feet long. ., ^ ^ . .. " 4.50 
 
 No. 1 4BV. 14 feet long. «,., . -. I , " 5.00 
 
 No. I6BV. 16 feet long '.' 5.00 
 
 Competitors* 
 Numbers 
 
 Printed on Heavy Manila 
 Paper or Strong Linen 
 
 MANILA LINEN 
 
 Per Set Per Set 
 
 9 .25 $i.50 
 .38 2.25 
 .50 3.00 
 .75 4.50 
 
 ^ I. CO 6 CO 
 7. SO 
 
 No. 1 . 1 to 50. 
 
 No. 2. Ito 75. 
 
 No. 3. Ito 100. 
 
 No. 4. Ito 150. 
 
 No. 6. Ito 200.. 
 
 No, 6. 1 to 250.,-' 1,25 
 
 For larger meets we supply Competitors' 
 Numbers on Manila paper only in sets as follows : 
 
 No. PER SET I No. . PER SET 
 
 7. 1 to 300. S 1 .50 I 6. • 1 to 1200. . $6.00 
 
 2. CO I 7. 
 
 2.50 I 18. 
 $3. CO 
 
 9. 
 lO. 
 I I. 
 12. 
 13. 
 I 4. 
 15. 
 
 Ito 300. 
 
 1 to: 400. 
 
 1 to; 500. 
 Ito 600. 
 Ito 700 
 Ito 800. 
 1 to 900. 
 1 to 1000.. 
 1 to 1100. 
 
 1 to 1200. 
 1 to 1300. V .- 
 Ito 1400.^ . 
 19. Ito 1500. 
 
 1 to 1600. 
 
 1 to 1700. 
 
 1 to 1800. 
 
 1 to 1900. 
 
 6.50 
 7.00 
 7.50 
 8.00 
 8.50 
 9.00 
 9.50 
 
 1 to 2000. I O.OO 
 
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 TRADEMARK tuALTTf 
 
 Spalding Athletic Paraphernalia 
 
 Foster's Patent Safety Hurdle 
 
 The frame is 2 feet 6 inches high, with a swinging wooden 
 hurdle 2 feet high, the swinging joint being 6 inches 
 from one side and 18 inches from the other. With 
 the short side up it measures 2 feet 6 inches from the 
 ground, and with the long side up, 3 feet 6 inches. The 
 hurdle can be changed from one height to the other in a 
 ■few seconds, and is held firmly in either position by a 
 thumb-screw. 
 Single Hurdle, S3.50 ^ 
 
 Spalding 7-Foot Circle 
 
 The discus, shot and weights are 
 .v.. 1 thrown from the 7-foot circle. Made 
 
 of one piece band iron with bolted 
 joints. Circle painted whit^. Each, S I O.OO 
 
 Spalding Take-off Board ^ ^^ 
 
 The Take-off Board is used for the ""T v^ 
 
 running broad jump, and is a nee- I I 
 
 essary adjunct to the athletic field. Regulation size; 
 top painted white. . . Each, $3.00 
 
 Spalding Toe Board or Stop Board 
 
 r^ The Toe Board or Stop Board is used 
 when putting the 16-lb. shot, throwing 
 weights and discus, and is curved on 
 the arc of a 7-foot circle. Toe Board, 
 regulation size. Dam ted white and substantially 
 ■made Each, $3.60 
 
 Spalding Referees' Whistles 
 
 -No. I . Nickel - plated whistle, 
 
 we ll m ade. Each, 25c. 
 
 ^-vffmml No 2. Very 
 
 No. 2. Each, 26c. no. i. 
 
 Spalding Lanes for Sprint Races 
 
 We supply in this set sufficient stakes and cord to lay out 
 four 100-yard lanes. Stakes are 
 . I made with pointed end and Suf- 
 I 1^ L I ficiently strong, so that they can 
 I- ' I. be driven into hard ground. 
 
 No. L. Per set, SI 5. CO 
 
 Safety Hurdl 
 
 le World's Fair, St Louis 
 
 Patent Steel Tape Chain on Patent Dedric Reel 
 
 For MeasarliiK Distances In Athletic Competitions 
 
 Made of superior steel about \ inch 
 wide. The reel allows the entire tape 
 open to dry and can be reeled and un- 
 A. ^"''^^^^-^af?!/^ reeled as easily as tapes in cases. 
 I \ ^a-^-r^~^g --~°V-fe- Especially adapted to lay off 
 ^ p«T. M*Y 24, -92 courses and long measurements. 
 No. I B. 100 feet long. Each, S6.00 
 
 No. I IB. 200 feet long. " 7.60 
 
 Patent "Angle" Steel Measuring Tape 
 
 Especially adapted for laying off base 
 ball diamonds.tenniscourtsandall kinds 
 of athletic fields, both outdoors and indoors, 
 Right angles accurately determined; also 
 equally good for straight or any kind of 
 measuring. Enclosed in hard leather case, 
 
 flush handles. All mountings nickel-plated. 
 No. A. 50 feet long, % inch wide Each, 94. OO 
 No. B. 100 feet long, \ inch wide. " 6.75 
 
 Spalding Stop Watch 
 
 Stem winder, nickel-plated case, porcelain 
 dial, registered to 60 seconds by 1-5 sec- 
 onds, fly back engaging and disengaging 
 mechanism. . . Each, $7. GO 
 
 Spalding 
 Starter's Pistol 
 
 32 caliber, two inch barrel, patent 
 ejecting device. Each, $6.00 
 
 Spalding Official Sacks for Sack Races 
 
 (REINFORCED) 
 
 Spalding Official Sacks for Sack 
 Races are made in two sizes, for 
 men and boys. They are all 
 strongly reinforced, will wear 
 for a great length of time, and 
 by their construction it is prac- 
 tically impossible for racers to 
 work their feet free. These 
 sacks are made in exact accord- 
 ance with ofl[icial regulations. 
 No. MS. Men's Sack, rein- 
 forced, 3 ft. wide. Ea. , « 1 . 50 
 No. BS. Bovs' Sack, rein- 
 forced, 2^ ft. wide. Ea.,» I .OO 
 
 Official Harness for 
 Three-Legged Racing 
 
 Made according to official rules. 
 Complete set of straps for fastening 
 men and with extra straps for 
 keeping fastenings at required 
 height in long distances races. 
 « No. 1. 
 
 Ankle Straps 
 
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 i 
 
sSKe THE SPALDING 
 
 TRADEMARK "^Er 
 
 The Spalding Official Basket Ball 
 
 THE ONLY 
 
 OFFICIAL 
 
 BASKET BALL 
 
 WE GUARANTEE 
 
 this ball to be perfect in ma- 
 terial and workmanship and 
 correct in shape ayid size 
 when inspected at our fac- 
 tory. If any defect is dts- 
 covered during the firnt game 
 in which it is. used, or during 
 the first day's practice use, 
 and, if returned at once, we 
 will replace same under thia 
 guarantee. We do not guar- 
 antee against ordinary wear 
 nor against defect in shape or 
 size that is not discovered im- 
 mediately after the first day's 
 
 V£e. 
 Oiving to the superb quality 
 of our No. M Basket Ball, cmr 
 customers have grown to ex- 
 pect a season's use of one ball, 
 and at times make unreason- 
 able claims under our guar- 
 antee.which we willnot allow. 
 A. G. SPALDING & BROS. 
 
 OFFICIALLY ADOPTED AND STANDARD. The cover is made in four sections, with 
 capless ends, and of the finest and most carefully selected pebble grain English leather. 
 We take the entire output of this superior grade of leather from the English tanners, 
 and in the Official Basket Ball use the choicest parts of each hide. The bladder is made 
 especially for this ball of extra quality pure Para rubber (no composition.) Each ball 
 packed complete, in sealed box, with rawhide lace and lacmg needle, and guaranteed per- 
 fect in every detail. To provide that all official contests may be held under abaolutely fair and uniform 
 conditions, it is stipulated that this ball must be used in ail match games of either men's or women's teams. 
 
 No. M. Spalding <« Official'* Basket Ball. Each, $6.00 
 
 Extract from Men's Oilicial Rule Book 
 
 Rule II- Ball. 
 ,Sec.3. The ball made by A.G.Spald- 
 ling & Bros, shall be the official ball. 
 Official balls will be ^.ff fflclA ^ 
 stampedasherewith, lt^oy/[^ 
 
 and will be in sealed 
 
 boxes. 
 
 Sec. 4. The official ball must be 
 
 used in ^U match games. 
 
 Extract irom 
 Oilicial Collegiate Rule Book 
 
 The Spalding Official Basket 
 Ball No. M is the official 
 ball of the 
 Intercollegi- 
 ate Basket 
 Ball Associa- 
 tion, and must be used in all 
 match games. 
 
 Extract Irom Women's Oilicial Rule Book 
 
 Rule II -Ball. 
 Sec. 3. The ball made by A. G. Spald- 
 ing & Bros, shall be the official baJJ. 
 Official balls will be ^^,<SficEj>s 
 
 stampedasherewith, ^^^ ^ 
 
 and will be in sealed 
 
 Sec. 4. The official ball must be 
 used in all match games. 
 
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sSbSeTHE SPALDING 
 
 TRADEMARK "^KLTTf. 
 
 Spalding 
 Special No. £' 
 
 No. E. Fine peuule grain lea- 
 ther case. The bladder of pure 
 Para rubber (no composition) 
 and guaranteed. Each ball 
 complete in sealed box, with 
 rawhide lace and lacing needle. 
 Each. $4. GO 
 
 Spalding 
 Practice "No. 18" 
 
 No. I 8. Good quality leather 
 cover. Each ball complete in 
 box with pure Para rubber (no 
 composition) bladder guaran- 
 teed ; rawhide lace and lacing 
 needle. Each, S3.00 
 
 No. O I . Canvas Cover, for 
 holding inflated basket ball. 
 Each, S • .OO 
 
 Spalding 
 Basket Ball Score Books 
 
 No. 1 . Paper cover, 10 games, I Oc. 
 No. 2. Cloth cover, 25 games, 2 5c.. 
 No. A. Collegiate, paper cover, 
 
 10 games. . Each, lOc. 
 No. B. Collegiate, cloth cover, 
 
 25 games. . Each, 2 6c. 
 
 Spalding "Ofiiciar* Basket Ball GoaI» 
 
 Extract from Official Rale Book 
 
 RULE ra.-GOAI.S 
 
 Sec. 3. The goal made 
 by A. G. Spalding & 
 Bros, shall be the offi- 
 cial goal. 
 Sec. 4. The official 
 goal must be used in 
 all match games. 
 
 Officially adopted and must be 
 used in all match games. We 
 are equipping our basket ball 
 goals now with nets constructed 
 so that the bottom may be left 
 open in practice games to per- 
 mit ball to drop through. The 
 opening is closed readily by a 
 draw string for match games. 
 No. 80. Per pair, S4.00 
 
 Spalding, Detachable Basket Ball Coals 
 
 No. 50. Made so that they may be detached readily 
 from the wall or upright, leav-i 
 ring no obstruction to interfere* 
 with other games or with gen- 
 eral gymnasium work. Same 
 size basket and brace, same 
 length as on official goals. 
 Pat. May 25, lyog Spalduig Practice Coals 
 No. 70. Japanned Iron Rings and Brackets. Complete with nets. 
 
 Per pair, SS.OO 
 
 f be detached readily 
 Per pair, SS.OO 
 
 Spalding Outdoor Goals 
 
 The upright post is 
 made of 4x6 inch se- 
 lected chestnut. The 
 backstop itself is made 
 of tongue and groove 
 chestnut, all of the 
 woodwork being given 
 two coats of durable 
 outdoor paint. Fur- 
 nished complete with 
 pair of No. 80 Official 
 Basket Ball Goals. 
 
 No. I 60. Pair, S40.00 
 
 Spalding Backstops Only for Basket Ball Coals 
 
 These backstops are made of %-inch matched hard 
 wood. The back of the board is reinforced by three 
 cleats of 2 X 2^ inch material. On flat walls the two 
 end cleats extend above and below the backstop, which 
 is attached to the wall by bolting through these cleats. 
 
 No. 1 00. Per pair, $20.00 
 
 Spalding Thumb Protector 
 
 No. T. A substantial support 
 
 that players will appreciate. 
 
 j Each. 50C- 
 
 Spalding Bladders— Cuaranteed Quality 
 
 All rubber bladders bearing our Trade-Mark are made of pure 
 Para rubber (no composition), and are guaranteed perfect in 
 material and workmanship. Note special explanation of guar- 
 antee on tag attached to each bladder. 
 
 No. OM. For No. M ball. . . . Each, SI. BO 
 
 No. 1 6. For No. E ball. . . . " I .OO 
 
 No. A. For No. 18 ball. . . . '« 4 .OO 
 
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SZ THE SPALDING 
 
 TRADE.MARK'^^?^^^ 
 
 SPALDING BASKET BALL SHOES 
 
 Sp alding Bask et Ball Shoes, o n account of their general satisfactory qualities, are Urorw by t he mott prom l« 
 ^>.. - ■ . Z:il>0\— 3 nent teams and fastest players In the country. < x"^ >f^ 
 
 No. BBR. THE SPALDING "EXPERT" 
 BASKE r BALL SHOES. Pure gum thick 
 rubber soles, with special diamond 
 point surface and reinforced edges 
 to prevent sole spreading. Laces 
 extremely far down. Made of best 
 quality black calf in highest tyiie of 
 workmanship. The soles on these 
 shoes are perfectly made but we 
 do not guarantee as to length of 
 service. Pair, S I O.OO 
 
 No.AB. SPALDING BASKET BAIL 
 SHOES. The red rubber suction soles 
 we use on these shoes are superior 
 quality and 1-16 inch thicker than 
 the soles on the No. BB shoes. One 
 of the principal advantages of thja 
 style of sole is that it enables the 
 player to obtain a good, firm purchase 
 on the floor. Superior quality light 
 drab chrome tan leather. Laces 
 extremely far down. Pair. $6.00 
 
 No. BB. SPALDING BASKET BALL 
 SHOES. Suction soles of good 
 quality red rubber- Uppers 
 of good quality black leather. 
 A very popular style of basket 
 ball shoe. ' Per pair, $3.60 
 
 No. BBL, SPALDING BASKET 
 BALL SHOES FOR LADIES. These 
 are otherwise same as No. BB 
 shoe. . Pair, $3.60 
 
 SPALDING CANVAS TOP BASKET BALL SHOES 
 
 No. HH. High Qut whjte canvas upper. Sole, surface is sim- 
 ilar to our popular gymnasium shoes, but of white, best qual- 
 ity rubber, twice as thick as on best rubber sole gymnasium 
 shoe. A very durable and satisfactory shoe. Sizes 6 to 12 
 
 inclusive Per pair, $2.00 
 
 No. HHB. Boys' sizes, 2% to 5^ inclusive. Otherwise same 
 asHH. Pair. SI. 8 5 
 
 5PALDING JUVENILE BASKET BALL SHOES 
 
 No. BBX. A Boy's Basket Ball Shoe made on 
 special boys' size lasts. Material of good qual- 
 ity and general construction similar to our reg- 
 ular line of men's shoes. Sole similar tcu^o. 
 BB shoe. Furnished in boys' sizes 12 to 5 
 inclusive, only. . . Pair, $2.60 
 
 No. 40. 
 
 No. HHX. Youths' sizes, 11 to 2 inc. Otherwise same as HH. Pr, S 1 .70 
 No. H. Same as No. HH, but low cut. Sizes 6 to 12 inc. " 1.75 
 No. HB. Boys' sizes, 2% to 5% inc, Otherwise same as No. H. " l.OO 
 No. HX. Youths' sizes, ll'to2inc. Otherwise same as No. H. " f .46 
 
 Spalding Special Basket Ball Pants 
 
 No. 6B. Good quality, either Gray or White flannel, padded lightly on 
 hips ; very loose fitting. 
 
 Pair, SI. 7 6 
 No. 6B. Heavy Brown or White can- 
 vas, padded lightly on hips ; very 
 loose fitting. Pair, S I .OO . 
 
 No. 7B. White Silesia, hips lightly j 
 padded; very loose fitting. 
 
 Pair, 76c. I 
 No. 4 OP, Padded knee length pants. 
 White silesia., Pair, S I .OO 
 
 Similar to No. 40P, but unpadded.- . . " .76 No. 40P No. 5B 
 
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SUHE SPALDING 
 
 Spalding All-Sfcel Playground Apparatus 
 
 Acknowledged as the Standard. Specified and purchased by practically all 
 Municipal .Park and Playground Commissions in America. 
 
 
 SPALDING PLAYGROUND 
 
 APPARATUS IS USED 
 
 IN r 
 
 Alameda. (M. 
 Ashburnham, Mass 
 
 Dayton. 0. 
 
 KenUield. Cal. 
 
 Naugaluck. CL 
 
 Pittsburg. Pa. 
 
 Somerville, Mass. 
 
 Denver, Col. 
 
 Lancaster. Pa. 
 
 Newark. N. J. 
 
 Pocalello. Idaho 
 
 St. Louis, Mo 
 
 Dongan Hills. N. Y. 
 
 Leavenworth, Kan. 
 
 New Brunswick. N. J. 
 
 Polk. Pa. 
 
 Snmmil. N. J. 
 
 BalUmort. Md. 
 
 East Oraiige, N. J. 
 
 Lexington. Ind. 
 
 New Haven, U. 
 
 Portland. Me. 
 
 Ulica, N. Y. 
 
 Bayonoe. N. J. 
 
 Forest Park, Md. 
 
 Lockbart. Ala. 
 
 New London. CI, 
 
 Portland. Ore. 
 
 Walla Walla, Wash. 
 
 Bleomlield. N. J. 
 
 Ft. Plain. N. Y. 
 
 Los Angeles, Cat 
 
 New Paltz, N. Y. 
 
 Porto Barrios. S. Am. Washington, D. C \ 
 
 Boston, Mass. 
 
 a Wayne. Ind. 
 
 Uuisviile, Ky. 
 
 New York. N. Y. 
 
 Pneblo, Col. 
 
 
 Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 Bryn Mawr. Pa. 
 
 Galesburg. III. 
 
 Lowell. Mass. 
 
 Oakland. Cal. 
 
 Reading. Pa. 
 
 Watervldt, N. Y. 
 
 Geneva. N. Y. 
 
 Lynn. Mass. 
 
 Omaha. Neb. 
 
 Rochester. N. Y. 
 
 Westfield, Mass. 
 
 Bollalo, N. Y. 
 
 Greeley. Col. 
 
 Madison. N. J. 
 
 Orange. N. J. 
 
 Rye, N. Y. 
 
 IWUkesbarre, Pa. 
 
 Calskill, N. Y. 
 
 Hamilton. Ontario. Can. 
 
 Melrose Mass. 
 
 Oswego. N. Y. 
 
 Sag Harbor. N. Y. 
 
 Winnipeg, Man., Caa. 
 
 Chicago. III. 
 
 Havana. Cuba 
 
 Meridian, Miss. 
 
 Pasadena. Cal. 
 
 San Jose. Cal. 
 
 Winthro^ Mass. 
 
 CBcinnati, 0. 
 
 Hoboken, N. J. 
 
 Milwaukee. Wis. 
 
 Passaic. N. J. 
 
 Seattle. Wash. 
 
 Worcester. Mass. 
 
 Cleveland. 0. 
 
 Jersey Cily. N. J. 
 
 Morristown. N. J. 
 
 Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 Springfield, Mass. 
 
 YpsUanti. Mich. 
 
 Dallas, Texas 
 
 Kansas Cily. Mo. 
 
 Nashville. Tcnn. 
 
 
 
 
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 Correspondence Invited. Special Plans and Estimates on Request. 
 
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 Gymnasium and Playground Contract Department 
 
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 TRADE-MARK "^ZLiTf 
 
 THt SPmiHC TRAOMItllK IS PIACED OPOK IVt8Y HNWIlt SPALDINe >ITICIE. AtCffT HO SUBSTITOTt. 
 
 <^ 
 
 "9 Spalding Home Gymnasium 
 
 i^ 
 
 EspeclallT adapted 
 
 (or a<e br Boj* 
 
 and Girls 
 
 HOME APPARATUS 
 
 Start with the boy by 
 making him take some 
 kind of exercise, and if 
 he. is not inclined to do 
 so without urging, pro- 
 vide him with suitable 
 apparatus that is at 
 the same time interest- 
 ing. It won't be long 
 before you will see the 
 effects in his improved 
 physique and no urging 
 will be necessary to in- 
 duce him to show off his 
 prowess on swinging 
 rings or trapeze. The 
 boy that is started this 
 way grows up with the 
 inclination for athletic 
 exercises that will keep 
 him in good health 
 during the balance of 
 his life. 
 
 The apparatus is supported by two 
 strong screw-hooks in the ceiling, 
 about eighteen inches apart. It 
 can also be used out of doors. The 
 straps are of extra strong webbing 
 
 and adjustable to any desired K!^ ' ~ ~ ^""^^^U 
 
 height; rings heavily japanned. The apparatus can be put 
 
 up in any room, and removed in a moment, leaving only two hooks in the ceiling 
 visible. The various combinations can be quickly and^easily made. We furnish in addi- 
 tion, a board, adjustable tp the stirrups which forms an excellent swing. 
 
 No. I . Complete, ready to put up, $6.00 p. 
 
 Spalding 
 
 Adjustable Trapeze and 
 
 Swinging Rings 
 
 Furnished complete, with everything 
 necessary for suspending. The sup- 
 ports are made of extra strong web- 
 bing. Perfectly safe under all con- 
 ditions and with the adjustable buckle 
 may be adapted to any ceiling from 
 16 feet down. 
 
 No. 20 1. Trapeze. $3.50 
 
 No. 301. Complete with 6-inch 
 
 Japanned Swinging Rings. $3. SO 
 
 No. 301. AdJiutabI* 
 
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1 
 
 StKte THE SPALDING 
 
 'TRADE-MARK TuAulf 
 
 TH! SPALDING TRADEMARK IS PUCED DPON EVERY CENHINE SPALDING ARTICLE. ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUH. 
 
 Spalding 
 Chest Weigfit 
 
 ) Spalding Foot and Leg Attachment 
 
 This machine has the Center 
 Arm Adjustment, whidh per- 
 mits of all the lower as well as 
 the direct and upper chest 
 movements. The various 
 changes are made by raising or 
 lowei*ing the center arm, re- 
 quiring but a few seconds. It 
 really combines two machines 
 In one, and is particularly suit- 
 able for home use where space 
 Is a consideration. Japan fin- 
 ish. One of the most reliable 
 and satisfactory machines ever 
 built Each Machine is equip- 
 ped with 16 poimds of weights. 
 
 CHEST WHiillT MACHINE 
 No. 5. . ^ Each. $15.00 
 
 Illustrating Method of Fastening Foot 
 
 and Lag Attachment to No. 5 Cheat 
 
 Weight Machine. ' 
 
 No. 2. Well made of heavy cowhide."^ 
 
 Readily attached to one handle or both; 
 
 can be worn with or withoiit shoe. 
 
 Each, $ 1 .60 
 
 Spalding Head and Neck 
 Attachment 
 
 Illustrating Method of Fastening Head 
 ■nd Neck Attachment to No. 6 Chest 
 Weight Machine. 
 
 No. 3. Well made of heavy cowhide, 
 Ready for use by simply snapping to 
 oneof the handles or both. Each.S 1 .60 
 
 Home Apparatus 
 
 Home apparatus, suitable 
 for home use, and not 
 altogether by the boys 
 and girls of the house- 
 hold, but by the grown- 
 ups; as a matter of fact, 
 the ones who usually re- 
 quire exercise of a rational 
 kind much more than the 
 younger generation who 
 have the time and inclina- 
 tion for outdoor exercise 
 not possessed by many of 
 their elders— that is what 
 we will attempt to sho\y 
 in this section of our 
 catalogue. 
 
 Used in connection with 
 our various Athletic 
 Libraries there is no rea- 
 son why any man cannot 
 practically renew his 
 youthfxil vigor. 
 
 Spalding 
 Rowing Attaciiments 
 
 The Rowing Attachments listed 
 below, which are to be used in 
 
 ^ j ( , ■ ^ .„ connection with Chest Weight 
 
 Machines, will be found particularly suitable for home use, as they may be 
 detached from the weight machine quickly and can then be put away in a 
 
 very small space until the next opportunity for use presents itsell 
 To be used in connec- 
 tion only with chest 
 weights which have 
 center arm adjust- 
 ment, or with handles 
 arranged so that they 
 can be pulled from a 
 bracket close to the 
 
 floor. 
 No. I . This attachment as will be noted 
 out-riggers and arms similar to the rowing ma- 
 chine, and offers a great variety of work when used in connection with the 
 
 chest weight. 
 
 substantial lines. Will give entire satisfaction. 
 
 Complete, S I O.OO 
 No. 2. Designed to 
 fill the demand for a 
 low priced article of 
 this kind, built along 
 Complete, S8.00 
 
 NOTE-Theae Attachments can be used only In oonn*etl»n with tha Ma. 9 
 Typa of Cheat Weifrr.< Maohlna. 
 
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 TRADEMARKS^ 
 
 m sPAipme t bademubk is placed upon [v[by cenuihe sptiPiKC abticle. ackpt m substitute. I 
 
 Spalding Home Apparatus 
 
 Exercise acts on the health of an individual in the same way as the draught does on the fire 
 in a furnace. Pile on the coal and shut off the draught and you kill the fire. Continue to 
 eat heavy meals and take ~no exercise and youB health will be affected, not because of the 
 food you have eaten so much as on account of the lack of exercise. A little exercise is all 
 that is necessary to keep you in good condition. Some rational, pleasant and interesting 
 exercise, persisted in with regularity and, preferably, with Spalding Home Apparatus, will 
 help you to retain your health. 
 
 / 
 
 Spalding 
 Chest Weight No. 
 
 Spalding Chest Weight No. 12 
 
 We have just added this very 
 well made machine to our, line. 
 Cast iron parts are all nicely 
 japanned. The wheels are 
 iron, turned true on centers, 
 and have hardened steel cone 
 point bearings. The guide rods 
 are spring steel, copper-plated. 
 The weight carriage has remov- 
 able felt bushings, noiseless and 
 durable. Each handle is equipped 
 with 10 lbs. of weights. 
 No. I 2. - Each, $ I O.OO 
 
 An ideal machine 
 for home use. 
 Well made and 
 easy running. 
 _ Rods are 9g-inch 
 coppered spring 
 steel. Bearings are hardened steel cone points 
 running in soft, gray iron, noiseless and dur- 
 able. Weight carriag-e packed with felt, good 
 for long wear, but easily removed and replaced 
 when necessary without the use of glue or 
 wedges of any kind. Weight carriage strikes 
 on rubber bumpers. Weights are 5-pound iron 
 dumb-bells, one to each carriage, and may be 
 removed and used as dumb bells. Wall and 
 floorboards are hard wood, nicely finished and 
 stained. All castings heavily japanned. Every 
 part of machine guaranteed free of defect. 
 No. a. .*. . Each. $6.00 
 
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ACCEPT nu 
 SUBSTITUTE 
 
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 TRADEMARK nrr,r 
 
 THE SPALDING TRADEMARK IS PLACED UPON EVERY GENUINE SPALDING ARTICLE. ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTE. 
 
 The Laflin Friction Rowing Machine 
 
 Do 
 
 not 
 use 
 oil on fric- 
 tion cylin- 
 der. If its 
 action is not perfect- 
 ly smooth a little 
 clear soap rubbed on 
 its surface will prop- 
 erly correct its ac- 
 tion. The means 
 used to produce the resistance is a simple friction 
 clutch, which takes instant hold at the com- 
 mencement of the stroke and retains the pres- 
 sure till its completion, when it instantly re- 
 leases it precisely as in a boat. Quickly taken 
 apart without loosening any bolts or screws. 
 Each machine is adjustable to any amount of 
 friction or resistance. 
 No. I 19. Complete, $I6.00 
 
 Home Apparatus 
 
 The apparatus listed in 
 this catalogue is designed 
 particularly for private 
 use ; i. e. , in homes and 
 private gymnasiums. It 
 retains the same superior 
 marks of quality which 
 distinguish the regular 
 line of gymnasium appa- 
 ratus manufactured by 
 A. G. Spalding & Bros., 
 but its distinctive design 
 permits it to be sold at a 
 price more in keeping 
 with its use than hereto- 
 fore obtainable, without 
 any sacrifice of practical 
 value or durability. 
 
 Kerns' Rowing Machine 
 
 Operated just 
 
 like rowing; a 
 
 boat 
 
 ^ ^^<^^. 
 
 Suitable alike for the Atlilete or 
 the ordinary Man or Woman 
 
 fhe ideal boat for home use and 
 training purposes. Used by the lead " 
 ing athletic clubs, colleges and prom- 
 inent oarsmen of the world, and pro- 
 nounced the most perfect rowing machine e\ er " ~-^ s^ 
 
 produced. Fitted with the Kewns' Patent Roller Seat and Shoes, the -^h.n - 
 'lavmg a three-inch adjustment, to suit either a tall or a short person. By turning 
 a thumb-nut the belt can be tightened to any desired degree, and more or less friction 
 thrown into the running parts, imitating the resistance which exists when forcing „ 
 row-boat through the water The weaker sex can use the machine by simplv loosening the thumb-nut which 
 reduce? the resistance : and on the other hand, by reversing the operation the resistance can be so increased 
 that the strongest athlete can have any amount of resistance. The oars are pivoted in such a way that the oper- 
 ator can handle and turn them the same as he would during the return and feathering motion with a boat oar. 
 
 N« AOrt Kerns' Patent Single Scull Rowing Machine. . , . Each, $30.00 
 
 No. 600. 
 
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StKUHE SPALDING 
 
 The Spalding Championship Gloves 
 
 The Spalding "Cham-, 
 pionship" Gloves are 
 endorsed by all cham- 
 pions and have been' 
 exclusively used for 
 years in champion- 
 ship contests and in 
 training. The mate- 
 rial and workman- 
 ship are of the high- 
 est quality, the fit is 
 perfect, and by their 
 peculiar constructiorv 
 absolutely prevent 
 any chance of injury 
 to the hands or 
 wrists. Each set is 
 carefully inspected 
 before packing and 
 guaranteed in every 
 particular. Made in 
 three'sizes in sets of 
 four j:loves. 
 
 Used and Endorsed by Champions 
 ==^of the World 
 
 No. I IB.TheSpald- 
 mg 5-oz. "Cham- 
 pionship" Glove. 
 Per set of four 
 gloves, S6 OO 
 No. I I 6. The Spald- 
 ing 6-oz. "Cham- 
 pionship" Glove. 
 Per set of four 
 gloves, S6.00 
 No. I I 8. The Spald- 
 ing 8-oz. "Cham- 
 pionship" Glove. 
 Per set of four 
 gloves, $6.60 
 
 Spalding 
 "Special" NoTs 18 
 
 Same style as our 
 "Championship" 
 Gloves, but not 
 same quality materi- 
 al and workmanship. 
 No. 2 18. Persetof 
 four gloves. $4.60 
 
 Spalding "Navy Special'* 
 Championship Gloves 
 
 ;IJsed by the Champions of the Navy 
 
 These gloves are made of a special "sea 
 green " leather, of particularly durable 
 quality. Furnished in 8.-oz. only, similar in 
 style to No. 118, and with padded wrist. 
 No. I 8N. Per set of four gloves, $6.00 
 
 BOXING IN THE NAVY 
 
 COPYRKSHT, 1905, QY G. W. FAWCETT 
 
 BURNS VS. JOHNSON 
 SPALD.NG oLov^s USED ^pMing PupU's Boxing Gloves 
 
 Acting on the suggestion of one of the most prominent athletic 
 
 officials in this country, we decided recently to get up a boxing 
 
 glove that would be an aid to the pupil learning to box. This 
 
 glove is additionally padded on the forearm and over the wrist, 
 
 to prevent that soreness which is one of the most discouraging 
 
 r popn-f Boxing Clove features following a brisk lesson in the art of "blocking. " Pawmg onwrw and foi 
 
 The glove part is well padded with curled hair, the leather being best quality soft tanned. 
 
 No. I I O. Per set of four gloves, $6.00 
 
 The Spalding Instructors' 
 Gloves, 10-oz. 
 
 Made of best grade brown glove 
 leather, extra heavily padded over 
 the knuckles and with special 
 large padded thumb to prevent 
 injury to either instructor or 
 pupil. Laces extra far to pro- 
 vide ample ventilation and has 
 
 patent palm grip. 
 Per set of four gloves, $6 OO 
 
 The Spalding 5-oz. 
 
 Boxing Gloves 
 
 None Better at Any Price 
 
 Made of special quality light tan- 
 colored glove leather, very soft and 
 smooth. Plain laced wrist-band, 
 patent palm lacing and patent palm 
 grip. An ideal glove for limited 
 round contests. 
 No. I 05. Per set of four gloves, $7.00 
 
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 Spalding Boxing Gloves 
 
 No, I I . Corbett pattern, 
 large 7-oz. glove, best quali- 
 ty brown glove leather, 
 padded with best curled 
 hair, patent palm lacing, 
 padded wristband, patent 
 palm grip. Substantially 
 made throughout for hard 
 
 Set of four gloves, $B.OO 
 
 No. 9. Regulation 5-oz. glove, 
 
 otherwise same as No. 11. 
 
 Set of four gloves, 86. OO 
 
 Above illustrates the patent palm lacing and patent palm grip referred to 
 in descriptions of Spalding boxing gloves. With these improvements we 
 believe our line is absolutely the finest on the market. The patent palm 
 lacing, insuring a snug fit at all times, is a 
 very valuable feature, and the patent palm 
 grip we know, will be appreciated by those 
 who want gloves that are up-to-date in 
 every particular. 
 
 No. I 4. Regulation 5-oz. 
 glove, dark wine color, pad- 
 ded wristband, patent palm 
 lacing and palm grip. 
 Much improved. 
 Set of four gloves, $4.00 
 
 No. 1 5. Corbett pattern, olive 
 tanned leather, well padded 
 with hair, padded wrist- 
 band, patent palm lacing, 
 patent palm grip. 
 Set of four gloves, $4.00 
 
 No. I 7. Corbett pattern, cra- 
 ven tan leather, well pad- 
 ded with hair, patent palm 
 lacing, patent palm grip, 
 padded wristband. 
 Set of four gloves, $4.00 
 
 No. 11. Corbett Pattern 
 
 No. I 9. Corbett pattern, craven tan leather, 
 well padded with hair, patent palm grip and 
 patent palm lacing. Set of four gloves, $3. 60 
 
 No. 2 I . Corbett pattern, dark wine color lea- 
 ther. Well padded with hair and patent palm 
 lacing. . . Set of four gloves, $3.00 
 
 No. 23. Regular pattern, fine quality brown 
 tanned leather. A very well made glove. 
 Hair padded and patent palm lacing. 
 
 Set of four gloves, $2.00 
 
 No. 24. Regular pattern, craven tan leather, 
 hair padded, elastic wristband. Set, $ 1 .60 
 
 Regular P«tt«m 
 
 SPALDING YOUTHS' BOXING GLOVES 
 
 AU Styles, Padded with Hair 
 
 Spalding Youths' Boxing Gloves are made in exactly the same manner 
 
 and of the same material as the full size gloves of our manufacture and 
 are warranted to give satisfaction. 
 
 No. 46. Youths' Championship Glove, Corbett pattern, best quality 
 brown glove leather, extra well finished and double stitched, patent 
 palm lacing and patent palm grip. . Set of four gloves, $3. 60 
 
 No. 40. Youths' size, Corbett pattern, soft craven tan leather, well 
 padded, patent palm lacing. . . Set of four gloves, $2. 60 
 
 No. 26. Youths' size, regular pattern, soft tanned leather, patent 
 Set of four troves. 9 1 .60 
 
 No. 25 
 
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5St?pTHE SPALDING 
 
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 TRADEMARK 
 
 GUARANTEES 
 QUALITY 
 
 f^ THE SPALDING STRIKING BAGS -=^ 
 
 THE BLADDERS USED IN AIX OUR STRIKING RAGS ARE MADE OF PURE PARA R17BBER 
 (NO COBIPOSITION) AND FUIXY GUARANTEED 
 
 All our single end bags except No. G are made with solid leather top, through center of which 
 
 rope passes, making them the most certam in action of any. Laces on side at top, so that the 
 
 bladder can be inflated without interfering with rope. Each bag is most carefully inspected 
 
 and then packed complete in bpx with bladder, lace and rope. 
 
 No, C. . This is a heavy durable Gymnasium Bag suitable for all around exercise 
 work and the strongest bag made. The cover is of heavy English grain 
 leather, same as used in our best grade foot balls and basket balls and made 
 in the same way. It wilfoutlast two or three bags of any other make. With 
 loop top. . . Each, S8.00 
 
 No. I 9. Made of highest quality Patna kid, the lightest and strongest of 
 leather. Sewed with linen thread, double stitched and red welted seams. 
 Especially suited for exhibition work, and a very fast bag. Each, S7.00 
 
 No. I 9S. Same material as No. 19, but furnished with special light bladder 
 and weighs only 7 ounces complete. The fastest bag made, but very strong 
 and durable Each, $7.00 
 
 No. 20. Made of finest selected calfskin, double stitched, red welted seams 
 and reinforced throughout. Very fast and a durable bag for all around 
 use. . . . Each, $7.00 
 
 No. 18. The "Fitzsimmons Special." Made of finest selected olive Napa 
 tanned leather, extra well made; double stitched, red welted seams and rein- 
 forced throughout. For training purposes particularly this bag will be found 
 extremely satisfactory in every respect Each, 85. OO 
 
 JJo. I SS. Same as No. 18, but smaller in size and lighter. Intended for very 
 speedy work. . Each, S6.00 
 
 No. I 2. Olive tanned leather, specially selected; double stitched, red welted 
 seams and reinforced throughout. Excellent for quick work. Each, $4.00 
 
 No. I O. Specially tanned brown glove leather; double stitched, red welted 
 seams and reinforced throughout. Very well made. . Each, $3. SO 
 
 No. I 7. Made of fine craven tanned leather, well finished; double stitched, 
 red welted seams and reinforced throughout. A good bag. Each, $3. SO 
 
 No. I 6. Extra fine grain leather, full size and lined throughout. Each, 3.00 
 
 No. I S. Made of olive tanned leather, full size and lined throughout; red 
 welted seams Each, $2.00 
 
 No. 14. Good quality colored sheepskin ; lined throughout. Each, 1.50 
 
 c< 
 
 c< 
 
 SPALDIXG STRIKING BAG SWIVELS 
 
 ^ 
 
 No. 8 
 
 No. 8. The simplest and most effective 
 bearing swivel on the market. Rope can be 
 changed instantly without interfering vnth 
 any other part of swivel . Each, $ I. SO 
 
 No. 9. With removable socket for auickly sus- 
 pending or removing bag without read- 
 justing. . « *. . Each, 50c. 
 
 No. 1 I . Swivel action, with bell cord coupling 
 and rope attached. Fastens permanently to 
 disk; japan finish. . . Each, 60c. 
 
 No. 6. Japanned iron stem for use with plat- 
 form or disk. . . . Each, 35c. 
 
 No. I 2. Ball and socket action. Fastens perma- 
 nently to disk; nickel-plated. Each, 2Sc. 
 
 ■5^ 
 
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StKUHE SPALDING 
 
 TRADE-MARK TuTr 
 
 THE SPALDING DOUBLE END BAGS 
 
 The Bladders used in all our Striking Bags are made of Pure 
 Para Rubber \no composition) and are Fully Guaranteed 
 
 JF 
 
 We are making all our double end bags tvith one-piece top and siibstayitial leather loop. Really the strongest 
 construction we know of. The bottom loop is also venj strongly made. Each bag complete in box, with bladder, 
 lace, rubber cord for floor, and rope for ceiling attachment. 
 
 Spalding 
 Brass Inf laters 
 
 red welted seams. An extremely durable and 
 
 Spalding 
 Bladders 
 
 It is well to specify when 
 ordering extra bladders 
 ivhether they are required 
 for single or double end 
 bags, as we can furnish the 
 two styles in each grade. 
 
 N<}; Z- . ^^^^^ ^^ ^^^^^ selected olive Napa tanned leather and workmanship of same quality as in our 
 Fitzimmons" Special Bag No. 18. Double stitched, 
 
 lively bag. Each. $5.50 
 
 No. 6. Fine olive tanned leather cover, 
 
 double stitqhed, red welted seams. Extra 
 
 well made throughout. Bach, $5.00 
 No. 5. Regulation size, specially tanned 
 
 brown glove leather cover, red welted 
 
 seams, double stitched and substantially 
 
 made throughout. Each, S4.00 
 
 No. 4'a. Regulation size, fine craven 
 
 'tanned leather and red welled seams. 
 
 Well finished throughout. Each, $3.7 5 
 tio. -4, Regulation size, nne grain leather 
 
 cover and well made throughout, double 
 
 stitched. . , Each, $3.50 
 
 No. 3. Regulation size, substantial brown 
 
 leather cover, reinforced and double 
 
 stitched seams. . Each. S2.50 
 
 No. 2'2. Regulation size, good quality dark 
 
 olive tanned leather, lined throughout, 
 
 red welted seams. Each. $2.00 
 
 No. 2. Medium size, good colored sheep- 
 skin, lined throughout. Each. S 1 .50 
 
 ;^ 
 
 With top stem, for Nos. 2,>'^2^ 
 Each, 76c. 
 
 No. 2. Club size, cylinder 10 in. Each,50c. 
 
 No. 3. Pocket size,cylinder5'i in. " 25c. 
 
 A II Rubber Bladders'bearing our Trade-Mark are made ofPu re Para Rubber (710 composition) and are guaranteed, 
 
 Periect in Material and Workmanship. Note special e.rplanation of guarantee on tag attached to each bladder. 
 
 No. B. 
 
 and 3. 
 No. BS. With side stem, for Nos. 14 
 
 and 15. . . Each, 75c. 
 
 No. 6. With top stem, for Nos. 4, 4%, 5 
 
 and 6. . . Each, S I .OO 
 
 No. 6S. With side stem, for Nos. 10, 12„ 
 
 16 and 17. . Each, S I .OO 
 
 No. 7S. With side stem, for Nos. 18, 18S, 
 
 19.^9S and 20. Each, 9 1 .20 
 
 No. 7. With top stem, for No. 7. , 1 .20 
 No.OM. Top stem for No. G. '- 1.50 
 No. OS. With top stem, heavy bladder, 
 
 best quality. . Each, $ 1 .26 
 
 No. D. Elastic floor attachment for all double 
 
 end bags, best quality cord. Each, 30o . 
 No. E. Elastic cord for double end 
 
 bags. >. . . ., Each, 20c. 
 
 Spalding Striking Bag Mitts 
 
 Will proleci the hands and recommended for use with all Striking Bags. 
 
 No. I. Made of olive Napa Leather and. extra well padded; ventilated 
 palm and special elastic wrist in glove. . . " ..Pair, S2.60 
 
 No. 2. Made of soft tanned leather, properly shaped and padded, 
 substantially put together. : . . /Pair, Si. SO 
 
 No. 3. Made of soft tanned leather;' padded and well made; also 
 made in ladies' size. ."• . ^ • • Pair, 75c. 
 
 No. 4. ' Knuckle mitt, well padded. *? s» ' • " 50c. 
 
 No. 6. Knuckle mitt, well padded, *' ^ S " 26c. 
 
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The Spalding Disk Platform 
 
 Home Apparatus 
 
 "Many forms of exercise 
 are indulged in by folk de- 
 sirous of improving their 
 physical condition, but 
 none of them is more at- 
 tractive and at the same 
 time more beneficial than 
 bag punching. Arms, 
 shoulders, hands, wrist, 
 the neck and legs are 
 brought into play individ- 
 ually and in combination 
 in bag punching. Aside 
 from the development in 
 these parts of the body, 
 the shoulders are made 
 square and upright, the 
 chest is broadened, the eye 
 quickened and the brain 
 stimulated. The direct 
 result is a new being for 
 the bag puncher. "—jE7x- 
 tractfrom Spalding's A th- 
 letic Library, No. 191, 
 "Bag Punching." 
 
 "^mm 
 
 Bag is NOT Incladed with this Platform 
 
 Can be put up Patanted April 19, IMM 
 
 in a very small 
 space and taken 
 down quickly 
 when not in use 
 by simply de- 
 taching the 
 pipe fixture 
 from the wall 
 
 plate. 
 The metal disk 
 against which 
 the bag strikes 
 constitutes one 
 
 of the best features ever incorporated 
 in an arrangement of this character, 
 rendering it almost noiseless and 
 
 very quick in action. 
 This disk also combines an adjust- 
 able feature that is simple to oper- 
 ate and makes it possible for various 
 members of the family to use the 
 
 same disk. 
 The Spalding Adjustable Disk Plat- 
 form, wilhonl bag. 
 
 No. PR. Each, S5.00 
 
 The 
 
 Spalding Patent 
 
 Solid Striking 
 
 Bag Disks 
 
 Bag is NOT Included With 
 of These Disks 
 
 A striking bag disk must be 
 
 substantial if it is to be of 
 
 use, and in the various styles, 
 
 both adjustable and braced, 
 
 which we list, this feature 
 
 has not been neglected, 
 
 while we have striven to put out a disk which is suitable 
 
 for home use and moderate in price. 
 
 Bag. 
 
 No. CR.. 
 
 Complete, Without Bag. 
 Each, S7.50 
 
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 SPALDiNG'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY 
 GROUP XII.^- No. 331. 
 
 Schoolyard 
 Athletics 
 
 By J. E. SULLIVAN 
 
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 ^ 
 
 THE great interest in ath- 
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 how to practice for that event; Harry Hillman, holder of 
 the hurdle and three-legged records, gives hints on hurdle 
 racing and three-legged racing; Martin Sheridan, all- 
 around champion of America, gives directions for putting 
 the shot; Harry F. Porter, high jump expert, describes 
 how to become proficient in that event. The book is 
 illustrated with photos taken especially for it in public 
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 'Piiai in tfitU January 5. IMiL. Subjeci t o chan/fe vilhaut nofec - FM^Q^jadimg^QStJS^SSiai CanadimCatdegut, , 
 
ACCEPT NO 
 SUBSTITUTE 
 
 Spalding 
 "Omcial 
 National 
 League 
 
 » 
 
 Mtc. u.s.aaT. er». 
 
 Ball 
 
 Official Ball 
 of the Game 
 for over 
 Thirty Yeara 
 
 DOPTED by the National League in 1878, and the only ball used in Cham» 
 pionship games since that time. Each ball wrapped in tinfoil, packed in 
 a separate box, and sealed in accordance with the latest League regula- 
 tions. Warranted to last a full game when used under ordinary conditigns. 
 
 No. 1. Each, $1.25 
 
 Per Dozen, $15.0(1 
 
 PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO I 
 . ANY COMMUNICATIONS 
 ADDRESSED TO US 
 
 A. G.SPALDING &. BROS. 
 
 STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 
 
 !ErieeJ insffcd January 5, LiLQ^ 
 
 ,5uiiecL((L£iona! V^QuJ nqtits, ^Fo' Canadian foffijsej£SSial CbWmo Ca/afcsue. 
 
BSTITUTE 
 
 THE SPALDING 
 
 TRADEMARK 
 
 GUARAN 
 
 Biirand-Steel] 
 Lockerspl 
 
 Wooden lockers are objectionable* 
 
 because they attract vermin, absorb odors, 
 
 can be easily broken into, and are dangerous 
 
 on account of fire. 
 
 Lockers made fk*oni wire mesh oir 
 
 expanded metal afford little secur* 
 
 Ity, as they can be easily entered with wire cut* 
 
 tera. Clothes placed in them become covered 
 
 with dust, and the lockers themselves present 
 
 a poor appearance, resembling animal cages ^j 
 
 Dnrand-Steel Lockers are made of finest Some 
 
 grade furniture steel and are finished with Public 
 
 gloss black, furnace-baked japan (400°), comparable I 
 
 to that used on hospital ware, which will never flake 
 
 off nor require refinishing, as do paints and enamels. I 
 
 of tTid d,dOO Ourand-fiteel Lockers Installed In tn« 
 Gymnasiums of Chicago. 12'x I5'x42', Double Tier. 
 
 Durand- Steel Lockers are usually built with 
 doors perforated full length in panel design with sides 
 and backs solid. This prevents clothes in one locker 
 from coming in contact with wet garments 
 in adjoining lockers, while plenty of venti- 
 lation is secured by having the door perfo- 
 rated its entire length, but, if the purchaser 
 prefers, we perforate the backs also. ,^- 
 
 The cost of Dnrand-Steel Lockers 
 i3 no more than that of flrst-^lass 
 wooden lockers, and they last as long 
 as the building, are sanitary, secure, and, 
 in addition, are fire-proof. .^ 
 
 The following Standard Sizes are 
 those most commonly used: 
 
 DOUBLE TIER 
 I2x 12 xse Inch 
 IB X IB x36 Inch 
 I2x 12x42 Inch 
 I9x IB x42 Inch 
 
 SINGLE TIER 
 12 X 12x60 Inch 
 IBx ISxeo Inch 
 12 X 12x72 Inch 
 iaxlBx72 IncK 
 
 •M k99Mr* In Doubl* Tl*f Thr«e Locker* In Single Tier 
 
 Specl/vl Sizes made to order. 
 We are handling lockers as a special con- 
 tract business, and shipment will in every 
 'case be made direct from the factory in 
 Chicago. If you will let us know the num- 
 ber of lockers, size and arrangement, we 
 shall be glad to take up, through 
 epondence, the matter of pric«i. 
 
 PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO I 
 
 ANY COMMUNICATIONS^, 
 
 ADDRESSED TO US * ' 
 
 A. G.SPALDING &. BROS. 
 
 STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 
 
 injgecl Januajy 5,1910. SuhjecUochans_e uiUhoul notice. _f or Canadian frifesjK^wal Canadian Catalogue. 
 
fHE tollowing selection of items fromjhclr latest Catalogue will give an 
 
 l*lf?.2!l*''*^ S""*^* variety of ATHLETIC GOODS manufactured by A. G. 
 SPALDING & BROS. SEND FOR A FREE COPY. 
 
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 Archery 
 Bags- 
 Bat 
 
 Cricket 
 Striking 
 Uniform 
 Balls- 
 Base 
 Basket 
 Cricket 
 Field Hockey 
 Foot, College 
 Foot, Rugby 
 Foot, Soccer 
 Golf 
 Hand 
 Indoor 
 Medicine 
 Playground 
 Squash 
 Tennis 
 Volley 
 Water Polo 
 Bandages. Elastic 
 Bathing Suits 
 Bats- 
 Base Ball 
 Cricket 
 Belts 
 Caps- 
 Base Ball 
 University 
 Water Polo 
 Chest Weights 
 Circle, Seven-Foot 
 Coats, Base Ball 
 Collars, Swimming 
 Corks, Running 
 Covers, Racket 
 Cricket Goods 
 Croquet Goods 
 Discus, Olympic 
 Dumb Bells 
 Emblems 
 Equestrian Polo 
 Exerciser, Home 
 Felt Letters 
 Fencing Sticks 
 Field Hockey 
 Flags- 
 College 
 
 Foul. Base Ball 
 Marking, Golf 
 Foils, Fencing 
 Foot Balls- 
 Association 
 College 
 Rugby 
 Glasses, Baso| Ball 
 Sun ^ 
 
 Automobile 
 
 Gloves- 
 Base Ball 
 
 Boxing 
 
 Cricket 
 
 Fencing 
 
 Foot Ball 
 
 Golf 
 
 Handball 
 
 Hockey, Ice 
 Glove Softener 
 Goals — 
 
 Basket Ball 
 
 Foot Ball 
 
 Hockey, Ice 
 Golf Clubs 
 Golf Counters 
 Golfelte 
 
 Gymnasium, Home 
 Gymnasium Board 
 Hammers, Athletic 
 Hats, University 
 Head Harness 
 Health Pull 
 Hncfcey Sticks, Ice 
 Hoi« Cutter, Golf 
 floie Rim, Golf 
 Uurse, Vaulting 
 Hurdles, Safety 
 Hurley Goods 
 Indian Clubs 
 Jackets — 
 
 Fencing 
 
 Foot Ball 
 Javelins 
 Jerseys 
 
 Knee Protectors 
 Lacrosse 
 Lanes for Sprints 
 Lawn Bowls 
 Leg Guards- 
 Base Ball 
 
 Cricket 
 
 Foot Ball 
 Markers, Tennis 
 Masks — 
 
 Base Ball 
 
 Fencing 
 
 Nose [inal 
 
 Masseur, A b d o m" 
 Mattresses 
 Megaphones 
 Mitts- 
 Base Ball 
 Handball 
 Striking Bag 
 Moccasins 
 Nets- 
 Cricket 
 Golf Driving 
 Tennis 
 Volley Ball 
 
 Numbers, Compet- 
 Pads— [itors 
 
 Chamois, Fencing 
 Foot Ball 
 Sliding, Base Ball 
 Pants— 
 Base Ball 
 Basket Ball 
 Foot Ball, College 
 Foot Ball, Rugby 
 Hockey, Ice 
 Running 
 Pennants, College 
 Plates- 
 Base Ball Shoe 
 Home 
 
 Marking, Tennis 
 Pitchers' Box 
 Pitchers' Toe 
 Teeing, Golf 
 Platforms, Striking 
 
 Bag 
 Poles- 
 Vaulting 
 Polo, Roller. Goods 
 Posts- 
 Backstop, Tennis 
 Lawn Tennis 
 Protectors- 
 Abdomen 
 Base Ball Body 
 Eye Glass 
 Push Ball 
 Quoits 
 
 Rackets, Tennis 
 Rings- 
 Exercising 
 Swinging 
 Rowing Machines 
 Roque 
 
 Sacks, for Sack 
 ' Racing 
 Score Board, Golf 
 Score Books— 
 Score Tablets, Base 
 Shirts- [Ball 
 
 Athletic 
 Base Ball 
 Shoes — 
 Base Ball 
 Basket Ball 
 Bowling 
 Clog 
 
 Cross Country 
 Cricket 
 
 Fencing [ation 
 Foot Ball, Associ- 
 Foot Ball, College 
 Foot Ball, Rugby 
 Foot Ball, Soccer 
 Coif 
 Gymnasium 
 
 Shoes — 
 
 Jumping 
 
 Running 
 
 Skating 
 
 Squash 
 
 Tennis 
 Shot- 
 Athletic 
 
 Indoor 
 
 Massage 
 Skates — 
 
 Ice 
 
 Roller 
 Skis 
 
 Sleeve, Pitchers 
 Snow Shoes 
 Squash Goods 
 Straps— 
 
 Base Ball 
 
 For T h r e e - 
 Legged Race 
 
 Skate 
 Stockings 
 Striking Bags 
 Suits- 
 Basket Ball 
 
 Gymnasium 
 
 Gymnasium, 
 Ladies' 
 
 Running 
 
 Soccer 
 
 Swimming 
 
 Union Foot 
 Ball 
 Supporters 
 
 Ankle 
 
 Wrist 
 Suspensories 
 Sweaters 
 Tether Tennis 
 Tights — 
 
 Full 
 
 W restling 
 
 Knee 
 Toboggans 
 Trapeze 
 Trunks- 
 Bathing 
 
 Velvet 
 
 Worsted 
 Umpire Indica- 
 Uniforms [tor 
 Wands, Calis- 
 
 thenic 
 Watches, Stop 
 Water Wings 
 Weights, 56-lb. 
 Whitely Exer- 
 cisers 
 W r e s 1 1 i n g 
 Equipment 
 
JUL 2£ 
 
 Standard Policy 
 
 A Standard Quality must be inseparably linked to a Standard Policy. 
 
 Without a definite and Standard Mercantile Policy, it is impossible for a manufacturer to long 
 maintain a Standard Quality. 
 
 To market his goods through the jobber, a manufacturer must provide a profit for the jobber as 
 well as the retail dealer. To meet these conditions of Dual Profits, the manufacturer is obliged to 
 set a proportionately high list price on his goods to the consiuner. 
 
 To enable the glib salesman, when booking his orders, to figure out attractive profits to both the 
 jobber and retailer, these high list prices are absolutely essential; but their real purpose will have been 
 served when the manufacturer has secured his order from the jobber, and the jobber has secured his 
 order from the retailer. 
 
 However, these deceptive high list prices are not fair to the consumer, who does not, and, in 
 reality, is not ever expected to pay these fancy list prices. 
 
 When the season opens for the sale of such goods, with their misleading but alluring high list 
 prices, the retailer begins to realize his responsibilities, and grapples with the situation as best he 
 can, by offering "special discounts," which vary with local trade conditions. 
 
 Under this system of merchandising, the profits to both the manufacturer and the jobber are 
 assured; but as there is no stability maintained in the prices to the consumer, the keen competition 
 amongst the local dealers invariably leads to a demoralized cutting of prices by which the profits of 
 the retailer are practically eliminated. 
 
 This demoralization always reacts on the manufacturer. -^The jobber insists on lower, and still 
 lower, prices. The manufacturer, in his tarn, meets this demand for the lowering of prices by the 
 only way open to him, viz. : the cheapening and degrading of the quality of his product. 
 
 The foregoing conditions became so intolerable that, ten years ago, in 1899, A. G. Spalding 
 & Bros, determined to rectify this demoralization in the Athletic Goods Trade, and inaugurated what 
 has since become known as "The Spalding Policy." 
 
 The "Spalding Policy" eliminates the jobber entirely, so far as Spalding Goods are concerned, 
 and the retail dealer secures his supply of Spalding Athletic Goods direct from the manufacturer 
 under a restricted retail price arrangement by which the retail dealer is assur«d a fair, legitimate and 
 certain profit on all Spalding Athletic Goods, and the consumer is assured a Standard Quality and is 
 protected from imposition. 
 
 The "Spalding Policy" is decidedly for the interest and protection of the users of Athletic Goods, 
 and acts in two ways: 
 
 First— The user is assured of genuine Official Standard Athletic Goods, and 
 
 the same fixed prices to everybody. 
 Second— As manufacturers, we can proceed with confidence in purchasing at 
 the proper time, the very best raw materials required in the manufacture 
 of our various goods, well ahead of their respective seasons, and this enables 
 us to provide the necessary quantity and absolutely maintain the Spalding 
 Standard of Quality. 
 All retail dealers handling Spalding Athletic Goods are required to supply consumers at our 
 regular printed catalogue prices—neither more nor less— the same prices that similar goods are sold 
 for in our New York, Chicago and other stores. 
 
 All Spalding dealers, as well as users of Spalding Athletic Goods, are treated exactly alike, and no 
 special rebates or discriminations are allowed to anyone. 
 
 Positively, nobody; not even officers, managers, salesmen or other employes of A. G. Spalding 
 & Bros., or any of their relatives or personal friends, can buy Spalding Athletic Goods at a discount 
 from the regular catalogue prices. 
 
 This, briefly, is the "Spalding Policy," which has ab-eady been in successful operation for the 
 past ten years, and will be indefinitely continued. 
 
 In other words, " The Spalding Policy " is a " square deal " for everybody. 
 
 A. G. SPALDING & BROS. 
 
 By ^^4^^^^^2<^^^^W^. 
 
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standard Quality 
 
 An article that is universally given the appellation "Standard" is thereby 
 conceded to be the Criterion, to which are compared all other things of a similar nature. 
 For instance, the Gold Dollar of the United States is the Standard unit of currency, 
 because it must legally contain a specific proportion of pure gold, and the fact of its 
 being Genuine is guaranteed by the Government Stamp thereon. As a protection to 
 the users of this currency against counterfeiting and other tricks, considerable money 
 is expended in maintaining a Secret Service Bureau of Experts. Under the law, citizen 
 manufacturers must depend to a great extent upon Trade-Marks and similar devices 
 to protect themselves against counterfeit products— without the aid of "Government 
 Detectives" or " Public Opinion" to assist them. 
 
 Consequently the "Consumer's Protection" against misrepresentation and "in- 
 ferior quality" rests entirely upon tl.c integrity and responsibility of the "Manufactnrer." 
 
 A. G. Spalding & Bros, have, by their rigorous attention to "Quality," for thirty- 
 three years, caused their Trade-Mark to become known throughout the world as a 
 Guarantee of Quality as dependable in their field as the U. S. Currency is in its field. 
 
 The necessity of upholding the guarantee of the. Spalding Trade-Mark and main- 
 taining the Standard Quahty of their Athletic Goods, is, therefore, as obvious as is the 
 necessity of the Government in maintaining a Standard Currency. 
 
 Thus each consumer is not only insuring himself but also protecting other con- 
 sumers when he assists a Reliable Manufacturer in upholding his Trade-Mark and all 
 that it stands for. Therefore, we urge all users of our Athletic Goods to assist us in 
 maintaining the Spalding Standard of Excellence, by insisting that our Trade-Mark be 
 plainly stamped on all athletic goods which they buy, because without this precaution 
 our best efforts towards maintaining Standard Quality and preventing fraudulent 
 substitution will be ineffectual. 
 
 Manufacturers of Standard Articles invariably suffer the reputation of being 
 high-priced, and this sentiment is fostered and emphasized by makers of "inferior 
 goods," with whom low prices are the main consideration. 
 
 A manufacturer of recognized Standard Goods, with a reputation to uphold and a 
 guarantee to protect, must necessarily have higher prices than a manufacturer of cheap 
 goods, whose idea of and basis for a claim for Standard Quality depends principally 
 upon the eloquence of the salesman. 
 
 We know from experience that there is no quicksand more unstable than poverty 
 in quality— and we avoid this quicksand by Standard Quality. 
 
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ATHLB.TJC LIBRA^T***^ ^ 
 
 A separate book covers every Athletic Sport 
 and IS Official and Standard 
 . Price 10 cents each 
 
 GRAND PRIZE 
 
 GRAND PRIX 
 
 .T.L0UIS.1904 Spalding paris.i9oo 
 
 ATHLETIC GOODS 
 
 ARE THE STANDARD OF THE WORLD 
 
 A.G. Spalding 'a Bros. 
 
 MAINTAIN WHOLESALE and RETAIL STORES in the FOLLOWING CITIES- 
 NEW YORK CHICAGO 
 
 PHILADELPHIA ST. LOUIS 
 
 BOSTON KANSAS CITY 
 
 BALTIMORE MINNEAPOLIS 
 
 WASHINGTON SAN FRANCISCO 
 
 PITTSBURG CINCINNATI 
 
 BUFFALO ^-_ DENVER 
 
 SYRACUSE W^; DETROIT 
 ,^_ NEW ORLEANS CLEVELAND 
 
 LONDON. ENGLAND ATLANTA SEATTLE 
 
 BIRMINGHAM. ENGLAND DALLAS COLlJMRir«i 
 
 EDINBURGH/SCOTLAND ST PAUL 
 
 SYDNEY. AUSTRALIA MONTREAI., CANADA 
 
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