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No man in America is better equipped to write on all the varied phases of the Na- tional Game than is A. G. Spalding. His observation and experience began when the game was young. He gained fame as a pitcher forty years ago, winning a record as player that has never yet been equalled. He was associated with the management of the pastime through trying years of struggle against prevailing evils. 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Price 25c. Georges Hackenschmidt, " The Russian Uoil* dU l-. H Un -n r-j I — ' Spalding " Red Cover" Series of ^-— i r-i i— ■ --| I — I Athletic Handbooks I — . j— . U No. i8R U WRESTLING CATCH-AS-CATCH-CAN STYLE 'dJ^ BY E. Hitchcock, Jr., M. D. Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y. R. F. Nelligan Amherst College, Amherst, Mass. PUBLISHED BY AMERICAN SPORTS PUBLISHING COMPANY LJ ' — > 21 Warren Street, New York f ?' v|% Copyright, 1912 BY American Sports Publishing Company New York ©Cf.A.330^51 WRESTLING CATCH-AS-CATCH-CAN THIS style is selected for illustration bee luse it is the most universal, and practit all}' comprises all the other forms. It is the mis' natural method, the most effective under all cir* cumstances, and requires no special preparation in the way of clothing. The attempt has not been made here to touch upon all the locks and combinations, since there is practically no limit to them, but rather to show the most common and useful, and by presenting them graphically, to show the diverse possibilities of this form of wrestling. As a physical exercise there is no sport which calls for so much strength, endurance and agility, combined with cool judgment; and with men who love to oppose their strength xo that of others, n^ sport is so popular. 4 WRESTLING. Wrestling does offer opportunities tor ungentle- manly and unsportsmanlike work, but so do all other competitive athletics. It is to the lover of sport, the true amateur, our little work is offered. In the following illustrations, certain holds, breaks and doubles are described, which the ama- teur will not use because they are brutal ; but while he discards them in all friendly competition, still he should know their danger and value, and be able to apply them if forced into unwelcome encounter with a man who is not inspired bv the finer feelings of the amateur. Personal encounters forced upon one in defense of life or property are by no means always settled by fist or weapon, and a knowledge of the Strangle, Nelson or BacK- hammer has often enabled a man to successfully defend himself. Since it is not claimed that this is a ** Complete Guide to Wrestling," we have no apologies to offer. It is intended as an aid to beginners, and it is also hoped that those well trained in the sport may find in our illustrations some ideas which may prove of practical u^e to them. INSTRUCTIONS I^V (^V ^^v U The Rdcrcc's Hold Sometimes given by the Referee when the men fail to take a Hold. The other Hold given under these circumstances is what is known as ''One over and one under." Here each has his left arm over his opponent's shoulder, and the right under his arm. Note. — The following directions for making the Holds are addressed to the aggressor; those for the Stops, Breaks and Doubles to his opponent. WRESTLING. 2* Both Legs Hold and Stop If your opponent's legs are close together (which will happen only in the case of a novice), step forward and grasp around his knees, stand erect, throw him backward over your shoulder, turn, fall with him and force the two points down. To Stop this Throw, bend forward after the Leg Hold has been taken, and before he lifts clasp him around the waist and lift his legs from the floor. ■N in| ^^ H fr^~n^ '-ii^^^ w^ ^KjB ^ l^gM 1^" ' ' ■* W^^B ^ ■j^ §m 1 1 1 Note. — Here, as in all other Breaks, Doubles and Stops, following your successful escape, you will take such a Hold as the nosition of your opponent makes possible WRESTLING. 3» Break for Both Lcgfs Hold Place your hands on the back of his head, throw your weight on it, force him to the floor and fall with him, I i m^ for a chance for a Hold after he is on the floor. ^ 4. Le§: and Inside Back Heel, with Stop Catch his nearest leg with both hands, step inside and Back Heel his other leg. If he hugs you close. 8 WRESTLING,^ lift and throw him over your head. To Stop it, throw your arm about his neck and squeeze hard, grasping your wrist with your free hand. Note. — This Stop, as is the case with many other Stops and Holds following, is for punishment only. Punishment Holds rarely result in actual falls, but they do not infrequently result in your opponent giving you the Fall by admitting his unwillingness to remain in the position in which you have placed him. 5» Shoulder Twist Place one hand beneath his elbow, and with the other grasp his wrist. Twist his shoulder and push backward. WRESTLING. 6. Arm Up the Back, with Brake On The opening for this Hold is offered in such a position as that shown in No. 5. Using wrist and elbow for leverage, force his arm up his back, let go the elbow and put the Brake on — which means to slip your forearm under and inside his nearest arm, thus giving you absolute and easy control of ft. Let go the wrist, bear down on his neck and force his arm up until he acknowledges the Fall, "^or punishment. ?• Back Stf an§flc Step behind and put on a Full Strangle Lock, and pull him backward. Note. — A Strangle Lock always means the plac- ing of one forearm across the front of your oppo- nent's neckc This may or may not be strengthened iO WRESTLING, by the use of the other arm. In the Full Strangle, one arm is in front and the other behind his neck. while in the Half Strangle only one arm is used on the neck. The object of the Strangle is indicated by its name. J' 8» Possible Double for Back Strangle Before he has time to pull you back, get your iiin Jo and stop the Strangle, catch him by the WRESTLING. It elbows, bend forward and throw him over your back. 9» Waist Lock^ and Doutle by Strangle and Leg Grapevine Clasp around his waist, lift and throw. To Double, get Full Strangle and at the same time a Leg Grapevine. Force him backward and fall with him. NoTF — The Grapevine is the twining of an arm or leg about his arm or leg. JO* Strangle and Outside Back Heel Get a Strangle, step in and place your heel out- WTRESTLIlia side and back of his nearest foot. Push him back- ward and fall with him. It, Double for Stmngfle and Outside Back Heel Step back before he gets the Back Heel, and at the same time put on a Waist Lock. Lift and throw him. WRESTLING. I2« Strangle and Inside Legf Lock Get a Strangle, and at the same time step in and get thie Inside Leg Lock. Lift with your leg and arms, force backward and fall with him. To Stop it, before he Locks your leg, step back, lift and throw him, as in No. 1 1. 14 WRESTLING. J3^ Stop for Waist Lock Place your hand on his forehead and snap his fiead back. This could be followed by a Buttock Throw, as in No. 53. J4. Waist Lock Grasp your opponent around the body, try to lift tnd throw. When caught in this position, to WRESTLING. n Double, throw your arms outside of your oppo- nent's, clasp your hands, go to your knees, thus bringing him to his knees, and try to roll him over. i5* Strangfle from Behind^ on the Floor For Punishment. J6. Strangle from the Front, on the Floor For Punishment x6 WEBSTUNO. J 7. Strangle, or Hangf, with Half Nelson from the Front, on the Floor Force his head down with your left hand (or with your right, if from the other side), thrust your right arm under his left and place your right hand on his head. Crowd your left forearm against his neck in from. Punishment WRESTLING J 8* Foot and Neck, on the Floor Catch his nearest foot, reach under his neck, catch opposite shoulder and roll him over. NoTE.-The Fall may sometimes be made, but asiially the hold is for punishment. iS WRESTLING. t9* Half Sttangfle and Qotcl' Get a Half Strangle, catch one thigh from inside lorce him backward and fall with him. WRESTLING. 19 20* Stop for Half Strangle and Crotch, Standing When he attempts to place his forearm across your neck, grasp his wrist and elbow and put on a Shoulder Twist, as in No. 5. 2i • Waist Lock from Behind and Dk>uHe by Head over Shoulder Get a Waist Lock trum behind and throw. To WRESTLING. Double, reach up and catch around his neck, draw his head forward, go down on your knees, roll over forward as in No. 22, pulling him with you. Fall on top of him. Note. — An expert would not allow his head to be near enough for this Double. «^ 22» A Portion of Head over Shoulder — ^No. 21. 23* Bfidgfe to Stop the Fall from Head Over Shoulder — A continuation of No. 22, WAMTUm i4. Half Nelson from the Front and Leg Locki on the Floor Get a Half Nelson, and while turning him over turn your back towards him and pass your arm •::«l|S|:|!|iili outside and under his opposite leg. Bring nis head and knee as near together as possible, and roll him over. WRESTUMG. 15* Stop for Half Nelson from Behind, on the Floof* Wlten he attempts to get his arm under yours, pin ii to your side with your elbow and throv» your head back. Note. — The Half Nelson from in front necessitates your thrusting your right arm under his left, oi your left under his right, while from behind, youi right is under his rights etc. WRESTLING. 23 26* Locked Half Nelson^ from Behind Get a Half Nelson, reach under with your free hand, lock the fingers of both hands or clasp your own wrist, place your head under his arm, pull his head under, roll him over and fall on him. J' 27. Spin Oat of a Half Nelson Throw your feet in the air and spin around to the other side, using your head for a pivot. WRESTLING. 28* Stop for a Spin Catch him around the waist with your free arm and so stop his turning. 29. Half Nelson and Hold Outside of Legf^ Standing Get a Half Nelson, reach over and place youi free hand between his legs irom behind, lift up, roll over and fali with him. WRESTLING. 30» Half Nelson and Leg, Standing 25 Get Half Nelson from behind, puH his head down, catch his opposite leg, double him up and clasp hands, lift up, throw him forward and fall with him. ZU Double for Half Nelson from Behind, on the Floor If his head is near enough, reach your arm about his neck, pull him oyer your back and roll over with him. 26 WRESTLING. 32» Half Nelson on Neck and Leg: Grasp his foot when he is face down, drop your knee on his leg just above his knee to hold the leg firm, then bend his knee and get a Half Nelson on his foot. Watch your chance and slip your free arm under his nearest arm, and put a Half Nelson on his neck. Roll him over, or take your time for punishment. j, 33. Half Nelson and Crotch, on the Floor Get a Half Nelson from behind, catch his leg high up, and roll him over head first. WRESTLING. 2) 34, Half Nelson from Behind and Outside Legv on the Floor Get a Half Nelson, reach under and between his legs, grasp opposite thigh, roll him over and fall with him. 36. Back Hammer and Half Nelson from Behind, on the Floor If possible, get the Half Nelson first, then reach over and catch the farthest wrist and force it up his back. Roll him over or punish. 28 WRESTLING. 36* Full Nelson, Standing; If you find yourself behind him, reach under both arms and clasp your arms as high up around his neck as possible, thus putting on the Full Nelson. To Double this hold, while he is getting the Nelson or even sometimes after he has got it, pinion his arms to your sides with your elbows, go down on your knees and roll him over to the side, as in Nos. 37 and 42. J' 37» Double for Full Nelson, Standing; ''"v^mS: ■ •m WRBStlJNGr Sft. Neck Bend and Back Heel Usually got from a Waist Hold. Reach up and clasp your hands across his face, force his head back and Back Heel him. 39« Full Nelson from the Front, on the Floor Get a Half Nelson tirst and follow with the other arm. 30 WRESTLING. 10. A Possitk Double for a Full Nelson bom the Front, on the Floor Draw your knees well up, secure his arms lo your sides with your elbows, sit up and fall over backwards, throwing him over your shoulders. 41. Full Nelson from Behind, on the Floof Get a Half Nelson, force his head down and get a Half Nelson with the other arm. Note. — This Hold, with the Strangles, is barred in amateur contests. WRB8TUNG. 42» Double fof Full Nelson Pin his arms to your sides and roll over side ways. ^ Arm Up the Back with Brake On, on the Floor See No. 6. 32 WRESTLING. 44. Arm Up the Back, Brake On, and Strangflc, on the Floor Force his arm up his back and put the Brake on. Get a Strangle with your other arm, clasp your hands together and squeeze. Punishment. 45. FIyin§f Mare Grasp his wrist with both handji. twitch him towards you, turn and lift his arm with palm down on your shoulder. Use the arm for a lever and throw him over your shoulder. WKB&-1HNG. 46. Flyingf Marc Grasp his other arm (see 45), keep his palm up, and throw him as before. J' 47* Arm Grapevine and Cross Buttock Grasp his wrist with both hands, twitch him towards you, turn, step outside and behind his nearest leg, twine your arm about his and throw him forward over vour hio. 34 WRESTLING. 48# Break for a Bridgfe Place your forearm across his neck and press your other elbow against the pit of his stomach. NoTE.-^Many Falls can be stopped by a Bridge, which is holding the shoulders up from the floor by supporting the body on the head and feet. The Bridge can be strengthened by hands on the hips and elbows on the floor. WRESTLING. 35 49* Buttock Of Hip Lock Grasp him about the neck, at the same time pulling him forward and throwing him over your hip. Fall with him. 50. Double for Buttock or Hip Lock Before he has time to lift you over his hip, drop your shoulder in front of his body, grasp his legs, lift up and fall with him, as in No. su 36 WRESTLING. 5J. Finish of DouMe for Buttock No. 50. 52» Another Double for Buttock Catch him around the neck and by his nearest leg, or place your nearest arm across the front of his neck, grasp his leg, lift up and throw backward. WRESTLING. 37 53* Buttock and Outside Leg; Lock* Catch him around the neck, pull him forward, step outside his leg and force him over. This can be Stopped and Doubled, before he has stepped in, by catching him around the waist, lifting and throwing him as in No. 54. 38 WRESTLING. 54. Double for Buttock, Catch him around the waist, lift and throw 55» Cross Buttocks Catch him around the neck, or under his arm and over his neck, step well behind and throw him over your hip. WRESTLING. 3Q 56. Cornwall Heave* Turn sideways, and with your nearest arm grasp him around the body in front while the other arm grasps around him behind. Lift and throw back- wards and fall with him. An attempt to Stop it would be with a Neck Hold, as in the illustration — which would usually prove ineffectual. 57. Foot Twist, on the Floor. Catch his foot and twist until he turns. Then iO WRESTLING. drop on his other leg and force the points down unless he admits the fall. Another form of punish- ment from this position is to drop your knee on his back, then bend his knee and twist. Look out for kicking from his free foot. Both this and No. 59 are used for making a man turn when he persists in lying face down. «^ 58' An application of No. 57. 59» Head Hold and Twist. Catcn his chin and head, and twist. Punishment WRSSTLING. 60. Lift from the Floor Seldcm used except in Gr^eco-Roman wrestling. Lift him up and drop him on his shoulders as in No. 62. 6f* Continuation of No. 60. WRESTLING. 62* Fall from the Prccedingf To Stop it, grasp his legs. 63» Double Front Elbows. Try for a Both Legs Lock. To Stop it he will probably grasp you about the waist. If he does so straighten up and throw him over your baclc, as in 64. WRESTLING. 64» Continuation of No. 63. 43 e^ 65* Opposite Arm Hold^ on the Floor, Feint for a Half Nelson, grasp his opposite arrri near the shoulder with both hands, roll him over and fall with him. To Stop it, Bridge and spin over on your face. WHAT A WRESTLER NEEDS A wrestler's apparel consists of Spalding full length tights, which can be obtained for $i.oo per pair in sanitary cotton, $2.50 in cut worsted, and $4.50 in best worsted. The Spalding No.WA wrestling full tights are made especially for the purpose after the suggestions and ideas of prominent wrestlers, including Gotch, Oleson and others. The best worsted is used, knit to shape, put together by hand and reinforced at knees with strong, silk finish worsted. 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It costs $2.00 each. A bath robe iz also essential, to prevent catch- ing cold, and costs from $2,50 up. Every wrestler should wear a supporter, to avoid injury, Th€S€ can be bought from 20 cents up to $1.50, depending upon quality and construction. Bandages for the shoulder cap, knee cap, wrist, elbow or ankle can be obtained in silk or cotton. The elbow, knee and ankle bandages cost $1.50 each in cotton and $2.25 in silk; a wrist bandage, 75 cents in cotton and $1.00 in silk, and a shoulder cap, $4.50 in cotton and $6.00 in silk. A roll elastic bandage, 5 yards long and 3 inches wide, costs $1.00; the same length, but 2>^ inches wide, 75 cents. Leather wrist supporters cost from 20 cents to 50 cents each. Spalding's catalogue of athletic goods contains full descriptions, pictures and prices of all the above goods and everything for ath- letic wear and use, and will be mailed to any address free upon request. Address the Spalding store nearest to you for a copy, for list of which see inside front cover of this book= ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTE /^^7■^ /. Spalding Running Pants Specify size and color when ordering No. 1. White or Black Sateen, fly front, lace back. Pair, $1.25 ir S/^.^fl Dos No. 2. White or Black Sateen, fly front, laceback. Pair, $1.00 i^ S/ff.WDoz No. 3. White or Black Silesia, fly front, laceback. Pair. 75c.* S7 SO Doz No. 4. White, Black or Gray Silesia, fly front, lace back. Pair. 50c. * SS.OODoz No. 44. Same quality as No. 4, but in, juvenile sizes, not over 26 inch •vvaist Pair. 45c Silk Ribbon Stripes down sides of any of these running pants. . Pair, extra, 25c. *■ S2.40 Do2 Silk Ribbon Stripe around waist on any of these running pants. . . .... Pair, extra, 25c * $2.40 Doz. Spalding Boys* Knee Pants No. 2B. Boys' Leaders. Blue flannel Y. M. C. A. Knee Pants, stripe down side. Per pair. $2.50 No. 14B. Boys' Knee Pants, same quality as No. 4 Y. M.C. A. trousers, with stripe No. 4, down side. Pair, $1.00't^S10.S0 Doz. Spalding Worsted Trunks No. 1. Best wor- [sted. Black, Ma- roon, and Navy Pair, $2.0C II No. 2. Gooc, quality vrorsted.l Navy and Black.l_ Special colors to " order. Pr..$1.00 Bpalding Wrestling Full Tights Not carried in stock. Supplied on Special Orders only No. WA. Best worsted, knit to shape and put together by hand. Reinforced at knees with strong silk finish wor- sted. Colors: Black, Navy Blue, and Maroon. Sizes, waist, to 42 inches. Other colots and larger sizes quoted on jBpecially. Pair, $6.00 Spalding Velvet Trunks No. 3. Fine Velvet. Black, Navy. Royal Blue, Maroon. Special colors to order. Pair, $1.00 ^"•'^ ifSJO-OODz. Sateen, Black, White. Pan.50c.Jk_p.00Do2. Spalding Full Length TightiT No. lA. Best worsted, full fashioned. Stock colors: Black, Navy Blue, Maroon. Sizes, 28 to 42 inch waist. Pair. $4.00 No. 605. Good quality worsted, stock colors and sizes. Pair. $2.00 'kS2/.60Doz. No. 3A. Cotton, full quality. While, Black. Flesh. Pair, $1.00 ir S J 0.00 Doz Special Wrestling Mattresses Cover heavy quality duck, closely tufted, 2 in. thick. Corduroy cover to lay over mat and allow 6-in. margin on all sides. No.WX. Size 12x12 feet. No.WXX. Size 15x15 feet. Special Combined Wrestling Supporter and Belt No WS. Mercerized silk elastic, strong and durable. The only safe supporter for wrestling. Each. $2.00 Spalding Y.M.C.A. Trousers REGULATION STYLE No. 2. Men's Leaders. Blue or Gray flannel, stripe down side. Per pair, $3.50 No. 3. Flannel, good quaHty." 3.00 No. 4. Flannel, medium quality. Per pair, $1.15 if, $18.00 Dos. Spalding Special Pads for Wrestling To be Sewn on Wrestling Tights. No. B. Soft tanned horse hide cover, hair felt padding. Per pair, 75c. No. 62. Covered with tan leather, padded. Pair, 50c. No. 61. Cloth covered, padded with wool felt. Per pair, 25c ^e above dozen prices printed in italics will be quoted on orders of one-half dozen or more at one time, .reduction from regular retail prices on quantities of less than one-fiat f dozen. PROMPT AHENTION GIVEN TO I ANY COMMUNICATIONS ADDRESSED TO US A. G.SPALDING & BROS. STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES I FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS BOOK I in effect July 5, 1912. Subject to change without notice. For Canadian prices see special Canadian Catalogue. Spalding AtMeiic Slurts, Tights and Trunks STOCK COLORS AN& SEES: GnUlTWORSTED GOODS are fur- nbhed in Gray, White, Navy Blue, Maroon, and Black only. Stock sizes : Shirts, 26 to 44 inch chest. Tights, 28 to 42 inch waist. SANITARY COTTON GOODS. Colors: Bleached White, Navy, Black, Maroon, and Gray. Stock sizes : Shirts, 26 to 44 inch chest. Tights, 26 to. 42 inch waist. ^ Spalding Sleeveless Shirts— Pleun Colors STOCK COLORS AND SIZES No, 600. Good quality-worsted. Each, $1.25 -^ S72.66> Doz. No. 6E. Sanitary Cotton. . , " ' .'SO*' ^.7J ^' Spalding Striped Sleeveless Shirts No. 600S. Good quali^ worsted, with 6-inch stripe around chest, in following combinations of colors : Navy with White stripe ; Black with Orange stripe ; Maroon with White stripe ; Red with Black stripe; Royal Blue with White Stripe; Black with Red stripe ; Gray with Cardinal Stripe. Each. $1.50 * S/5.W Doz. No. GES. Sanitary Cotton, solid color body, with 6-inch stripe around chest, in same combiijations of colors as No. 600S. - Each, 75c * S7.50 Doz. Spalding Shirts with Sash No. 600D. Good quality worsted, sleeveless, with woven sash of different color from body. Same colors as No. 600S. To order only; not carried in stock. Ea,<^,%ZSiti -^ $21.00 Doz. No. 6WD. Sanitary Cotton, sleeveless, with woven sash of different color from body. Same combinations of colors as No. 600S. To order only; not carried in stock. Each. %\.Z5 -k $12.00 Doz. No. 6ED. Sanitary Cotton, sleeveless, solid- color body with sash stitched on of different cojor. Same combinations of colors as No. 600S Each. 75c. * $7.50 Dos. Spalding Quarter Sleeve Shirts No.601. Good quality worst- I No. 6F. Sanitary Cotton, ed, stock colors and sizes. I stock colors and sizes. Each. $1.50 * SI5.00 Doz. \ Each. SOc. -^ $4. 75 Doz. Spalding Full Sleeve Shirts No. 3D. Cotton. Flesh. White. Black. Eja.MSi^ifSlO.OO Doz. Spalding Knee Tights STOCK COLORS AND SIZES No. 604. Good quality worsted. Pair. $1.25 -^ $12.60 Dos. No. 804. Worsted " 1.00 * /^.<5ATeNree No. 6. MEN'S. Kickel-plated seven steel springs. Pair., $3.0(1 No. 5. MEN'S, Black enameled five steel springs^ Per pair, $2.00 No. 4. LADIES'. Nickel-plated: five steel springs. Per pair, $2.5(1 No. 2. BOYS'.. Nickel-plated; four steel springs. Per pair, $2.00 Sandow Patent Spring Dumb Bells are used by all the greatest athletes in their training. Patent Spring Grip Dumb Bells MARTIN SHERIDAN Training with Sandow Patent Spring Grip Dumb Bells PROMPT AHENTION GIVEN TO ANY COMMUNICATIONS APDRESSEO TO US . A. G.SPALDING &, BROS. STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS BOOK rdo* in effect July 5, 1912. Subject to chemge without notice. For Canadian prices see special Canadian Catalogu SPALDING EXERCISING EQUIPMENT For Recreation Rooms, Private Use Jind Small Athletic Clubs BASE BALL TEAMS organized for the season only, disband usually until the following yeeir unless something is done to keep the players together during the winter months. A moderate priced outfit of Spalding Exercising Apparatus installed in the club room provides the _ means for healthful recreation that in- No. H Recreation Room Outfit sures a winning team on the base ball N G H O tf't Outfit No. H. referred to below, is sug. diamond next season. r. .c. M /^'- '»'"«"»"« gested exclusively for recreation rooms. Employers of office workers banks Outfit No. G is arranged particularly for being suitable for use by those of vary, and other mercantile estabhshments use m recreation room of a pnvatehou.c. ing ages, with sufficient equipment find , a Recreation Room fitted out with It provides a great variety of simple ex- shown to supply as many as are likely to Spalding Exercising Equipment a most ercising apparatus at a very moderate be using the room at the same time under profitable investment. The room need cost The equipment ,s suitable for u.e ordinary circumstances, while additional not be very large the size, of course, by those of varying ages of both sexes. equipment may be added aS required to depending upon the number who are Consisting of : take care of a larger number without dis- Hkely to use the room at^the same time, arranging the balance of the outfit. Consisting of: I No. 1 2 Chest Weight Machine. I No.3HeadandNeckAttachm"t. 1 pr. No. 3 Swing.Rings,leather cov 1 No. 119 Laflin Rowing Machine. I No. I Moline Platform. I No 18 Striking Bag. 1 No.74WallHorizont.andVaull.Bat. 1 No. 03 Mattress. 2 pairs No. 6 Sandow Dumb Bells. I pair No. 5 Sandow Dumb Bells. 1 set No 15 Boxing Gloves. 1 set No. 1 18 Boxing Glovey INo. 12 Medicine Ball. 1 No 1 1 Medicine Ball. Price is F.O.B. nearest A. G. Spalding & Bros. Store. List on inside front cover of catalogue. I^hipping weight of complete outfit, 570 lbs. No. K Athletic Club Outfit . Consisting of: 2 No 3 Chest Weight Machines. I No. 3 Head and Neck Attachment. 1 No. 2 Foot and Leg Attachment. 2 No 20H Bar Stalls. 1 No. 600 Kerns" Rowing Machine. 1 pair No 3 Swinging Rings, leather covered. 5 only No. 3 Swinging Rings, leather covered. (For traveling rings.40 ft. length o( room required; 1 5 to 1 6 ft. height> 1 No. I Moline Striking Bag Platform. 1 No G Striking Bag. 1 No. 74 Wall Horizontal and Vaulting Bar. 1 No. 101 Parallel Bar. 2 No. 03 Mattresses. 2 pairs No. 6 Sandow Dumb Bells, 1 pair No. 5 Sandow Dumb Bells. 1 pair No.- 2 Sandow Dumb Bells. 1 set No. 218 Boxing Gloves. 1 set No. 1 18 Boxing Gloves. 1 No. 12 Medicine Ball. I No. 1 1 Medicine Ball. 1 pair lO-lb. Iron Dumb Bells. 1 only 25-lb. Iron Dumb Bell. 1 only.50-lb. Iron Dumb Bell. Price F.'O.B. nearest A. G. Spalding & Bros. Store. List on inside front ^c«ver of this catalogue. Shipping weight of complete outfit, 1250 lbs. I No. 5 Chest Weight Machine. For the purpose of establishing a 1 No.3 HeadandNeckAttachm't. standard we would recommend a room ] No. 2 Foot and Leg Attachinent 25 feet X 40 feet, with a minimum ceil- | jsj^, 20H Bar Stall, irg height of 16 feet. Recreative rooms , ^^ 205 Bar Stall Bench, can be rnainta.ned in smaller space arid , Doorway Horizontal Bar. excellent results can be obtained in ^ 1 No. 1 Home Uylnnasium. rooms of 14 feet in height. Good air, with room for "group" games and med- icine ball, boxing, etc., are desirable, how- ever, and should be secured if possible. 1 No. ,600 Kerns' Row. Machine. 1 No 'PR Striking Bag Disk. 1 No. 10 Striking Bag. I No. I Abdominal Masseur. I pair No. 6 Sandow Dumb Bells. 1 pair No. 2 Sandow Dumb Bells. 1 No. 02 Mattress. 1 No. 12 Medicine Ball. Price is F.O.B. nearest A. G. Spalding & Bros. Store. List on inside front cover of catalogue. Shipping weight of complete outfit, 450 !!>•« No. J Athletic Club Outfit Consisting of: 1 No. 5 Chest Weight Machine. 1 No.' 3 Head and Neck Attachment. I No. 2 Foot and Leg Attachment. 1 Nq. 20H Bar.Stall. I No. 600 Kern? Rowing Machine. 1 pair No. 3 Swinging Rings, leather covered. 1 No. 74 Wall Horizontal and Vaulting Bar 2 No. 03 Mattresses. 1 No. 1 Moline Striking Bag Platform. 1 No. G StrikingBag. I set No. 1 5 Boxing Gloves. 1 set No. I 18 Boxing Gloves. 2 pairs, No. 6 Sandow Dumb Bells. .1 pair No. 5 Sandov^ Dumb Bells. 1 pair No. 2 Sandow Dumb Bells. 1 No. 12 Medicine Ball. 1 No. 1 1 Medicine Ball. Price F.O.B. nearest A. G. Spalding & Bros. Store. List on inside front cover of this catalogue. Shipping weight of complete outfit, 725 lbs. NOTE— Where space and funds permit we recommend as a desirable addition to either of the above Outfits, one of our special Wrestling Mats, listed on page 41 of this catalogue : No. WX. Size 12 X 12 feet. No. WXX. Size 15x15 feet. Also Vaulting Horse No. 1 (Shown on page 102). neMPTAnENTION GIVEN TO ANY COMMUmCATieNS ABBHESSED TO US A. G.SPALDING & BROS. STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES FOR COMPLETE UST OF STORES SEE IHSIfiE FRONT GOVEB OF THIS BOOK Price* in effect July 5, 1912. Subject to change without notice. For Canadian prices see special Canadian Catalogue. sSbSe THE SPALDING ss TRADE-MARK ^Sl^v^^ QUALITY 9$ Boxing' Gloves Spalding Boxing Gloves have been used and endorsed by all Champions of the World since the days of John L. Sullivan The Spalding "Championship" Boxing Gloves are endorsed by all champions and have been exclusively used for years in championship contests and in training. The material and workmanship are of the highest quality, the fit is perfect, and by their peculiar con- struction absolutely prevent ariy chance of injury to the hands or wrists. Each set is ^paretuUy inspected before packing and guaranteed in every particular. Made in three sizes in sets of four gloves. All Spalding Boxing Gloves are Hair Filled. No cotton or carpet floclt used. K°' 1 1 i* S^ ?P^^^f"S 5-oz. Championship" Boxing Glove. Ki°' Ho ?L fP^Hi^S ^°^- Championship" Boxing Glove. i\o. lis. 1 he bpaldmg 8-oz. Championship" Boxing Glove Per set of 4 gloves, $6.00 Per set of 4 gloves, 6.00 Per set of 4 gloves, 7.00 Hand Made. Light Weight. These shoes are made with elkskin soles, which do riot wear smooth. This style leather is the only kind that is suitable for a first-class boxing shoe sole. The uppers are of real kangaroo leather, pliable and very easy fitting. Being made by hand and of best quality materials throughout, these shoes are very durable, yet at the same time they are the lightest in weight of any. .No. 15. Spalding "Special" Boxing Shoes. Pair, $5.00 PIOIiPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO ANT 6OMMUNICATI0NS "P'KSEPTOUS A. G.SPALDING & BROS. STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES I FOR COMPUTE UST OF STORES SEE INSIDE FRONT GOVEI OFTHISROfll Pricei ill effvct July S, 1912. Subject I change without notice. For C»o«diBn price, lee special Canadiui Catalogue. ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTE GUARANTEES QUALITY ves X. Jill Spalding Boxing Q loves are hair filled. No cotton or carpet flock "^eJ The Spalding 6-K>unce "Battling" Glove None Better at Any Price No. 106. 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. A popular glove with some of the greatest fighters in the ring during the past twenty years. Per set of four gloves, $7.00 Spalding Pupil's Boxing Glove No. 110. Made after th^ suggestion of one of the most , prominent athletic officials in this country j. A boxing glove that is really an aid to the pupil learnmg to box. This glove IS additionally padded on the forearm and over the w^rist, to prevent that soreness vrhich is one of the most discouraging features following a brisk lesson in the art of "blocking" The glove part is well padded with curled hair, the leather being best quality soft tanned. Per set of four gloves. $6.50 Spalding Instructors' Glove, 10-ounce No. 100. Made of best grade brown leather, extra heavily padded over the knuckles and with special large padded thun^b to prevent injury to either instructor or pupil. Laces extra far to provide ample ventilation and has patent palro grip. Per set of four gloves, $6.00 Spalding "Navy Special" Championship Glove Used by the Champions of the Navy No. 106 BOXING IN THE NAVY Copyright, 1905, by G. W. Fawcett, Washington, D. U. No. 18N. Made of a special "sea-green" leather, of particu- larly durable qua:lity. This glove we got up specially to answer the requirements of the United States Navy. Fur- nished in 8-ounce only, similar in style to No. 1 18, and with padded wrist and laced wrist band. Set of four gloves, $5.50 Spalding "Club Special" No. 218 No. 218. Full size, 8-ounce. Same model as our "Cham- pionship" Glove No. 1 18. Good quality glove leather and careful workmanship. Superior to any of the gloves put out by other manufacturers in imitation of our Champion- ^big^tjflee. « ..>•«.# Per set of four gloves. $5.00 Showing Padding on Wrist and Forearm of No. 110 X No. 218 1 miiFi>miiiioii(i(EKii A. G.SPALDING & BROS. STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 'vrff-iaisr Prieca ia effect July 8^ 1912. Suhject to eliaag* %rikhoBt Botk*. Far Cen«iM«n pHcm* — ipecikl C«n««H«n C*t*lofiiK THE SPALDING(il)TRADE-MARK QUALITY ING BOXING GLOVES STYLES FOR SPORTING AND ATHLETIC CLUBS Iltustratingr Patent Elastic Hand Pro- tector, same as we are including in our Nos. 9E and 14E Gloves. Prevents injury to hands. All Spalding Boxing Gloves are Hair Filled. No Cotton or Carpet Flock Used. No. 11, Corbett pattern, large 7-oz. glove, best quality brown leather, padded with best curled hair, patent palm lacing, padded wristband, patent palm grip. Substantially made throughout for hard usage. . . Set of four gloves, $5.00 No, 9. Regulation 5-oz. glove, otherwise same as No. I i Glove. This glove is a better article than what other manufacturers supply for limited round contests. . . Set of four gloves, $5.00 No. 9E. Patented elastic hand protector in gloves. Otherwise as No. 9. Set of four gloves, $6.00 No. 14. Regulation 5-oz. glove. Brown glove leather, improved model; special padded thumb, wrist and heel, patent palm lacing ; palm grip. Used by some of the best organizations for their club contests Set of four gloves, $4.00 No. 14E. Patented elastic hand protector in gloves. Otherwise as No. 1 4. " " 5.00 Styles for Friendly Bouts and Private Use No. 15. Corbett pattern, 8-oz., olive tanned leather, well padded with hair, padded wrist- band, patent palm lacing, patent pcilm grip. Set of four gloves, $4.00 No. 1 7. Corbett pattern, 7-oz., dark wine color lea- ther, hair padded, patent palm lacing, patent palm grip, padded wristband. Set of four gloves, $4.00 No. 19. Corbett pattern, 7-oz., dark wine color leather, padded with hair, patent palm grip and patent palm lacing. . Set of four gloves, $3.50 Styles for Practice and Amateur Use No. 21. Corbett pattern, 8-oz., dark wine color leather. Full size, well padded with hair, and patent palm lacing. . . Set of four gloves, $3.00 No. 23. Corbett pattern, brown tanned leather. Hair padded and patent palm lacing. Set of four gloves, $2.00 No. 24. Regular pattern, tan leather, hair pad- ded, and has laced wristband. Set of four gloves, $ 1 .50 SpaMmg Yo^fLlhs' Bosiimg Gloves All Styles Padded with Hair. No Cotton or Carpet Flock Used Spalding Youths' Boxing Gloves are made in exactly the same manner and of similar material to the full size gloves of our manufacture and are warranted to give satisfaction No. 45. Youths' Championship Glove, Corbett pattern, best quality brown glove leather, extra well finished ; double stitched, patent palm lacing, patent palm grip Set of four gloves, $3.50 No. 40. Youths' size, Corbett pattern, soft craven tan leather, well padded. patent palm lacing Set of four gloves, $2.50 No. 25. Youths' size, regular pattern, soft tanned leather, patent palm lacing Set of four gloves, $1.25 EACH SET OF SPALDING BOXING GLOVES CONSISTS OF FOUR GLOVES MATED IN TWO PAIRS FBOMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO I ANY COMMUNICATIONS ADDRESSED TO US A. G. SPALDING & BROS. STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES I FOR COMPLETE UST OF STORES SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS BOOK Prices in effect July 5, 1912. Subirct to change without For Canadian prices see special C«nii«ii«n Catalogu*. SUBSTITUTE THE SPALDING (C^jjTR APE- MARK QUALITY Tlie Spaldimg Striliiiig' Bag's Our sii^Te end bags are made with rope attachment carefully centered, making them the most certain in action of any. Laces on side at top, so that the bladder may be inflated without interfering with rope. Each bag is most carefully inspected and then packed complete in box with bladder, lace aitid rope. The bladders used in all our striking, bags are made of pure Para rubber (not compounded) and are fully guaranteed. No. G. This is a heavy, durable Gym- nasium 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 will outlast two or three bags of any other make. With loop top. Each, $8.00 No. 19. 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, $8.00 No. 19S. 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. $8.00 No. 20. Made of finest selected calf- skin, double stitched, red welted seams and reinforced throughout. Very fast and a durable bag for all around use. . . . Elach, $7.00 No. 18. The " Fitzsimmons Special." Made of finest selected olive Napa tanned leather, extra well made ; double stitched, red welted seams and reinforced throughout. For train- ing purposes particularly this bag w^ill be found extremely satisfactory in every respect. . . . Each, $6.00 No. 185. Same as No. 18, but smaller in size and lighter. Intended for very speedy work. . . . Elach, $6.00 No. 12. Olive tanned leather, specially selected ; double stitched, red welted seams and reinforced throughout. Excellent for quick work. Each $5.00 No. 10. Specially tanned brown glove leather; double stitched, red welted seams and reinforced throughout. Each, $4.00 No. 12 Very well made, No. 17. Fine craven tanned leather, well finished; double stitched, red vrelted seams, reinforced throughout. $3.50 No. 16. Elxtra fine grain leather, full size and lined throughout; welted seams Each, $3.00 C?i No, No. 15. Mc^de of olive tanned leather, full size and Hned throughout; red welted seams Each, $2.00 No. 14. Good quality colored sheepskin ; lined through- out. Each. $1.50 SFAILBIHG STRISilHG No. 4. A special swivel, made according : AG S W2 VE ILS iggestions of experienced bag punchers, ■with features that overcome disadvantages of ordinary style. Rope can be changed instantly without interfering with any other part of swivel ... Each, $1.50 No. 9. With removable socket for quickly suspending or removing bag Virithout readjusting Each, 50c. No. 4 No. 6. Japanned iron stem for use with platform or disk. " 35c. 'No. 12. Ball and Socket action. Fastens permanently to disk; nickel-plated PROMPT AHENTION GIVEN TO m COMMUNICATIONS HOOBESSEDTOnS A.G.SPALDING & BROS. STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES FOR C0MPLETE.L1ST OF STORES SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER OFTHISBOOI Prices in effect July 5, 1912. Subject to change without notice. For Canadian price* cee special Canadian Catalogue. SUBSTITUTE THE $RALDING(B))TRAQEIVIARK QUALITY SPALBING DOUBLE END BAGS Ajl double end striking bags are supplied complete with guaranteed pure gum bladder, rubber cord for* floor, lace for bag and rope for ceiling attachment. No.7. Made of finest selected olive Napa tanned leather, workmanship of same quality as in our "Fitzsimmons" Special No. 1 8. Double stitched, red welted seams. An extremely durable and lively bag. . . Each, $6.00 No. 6. Fine olive tanned leather cover, double stitched, red welted I seams. Elxtra well inade through- I out Each, $5.50 No. 5. Regulation size, specicdly tanned brown glove leather cover, red welted seams, double stitched and substantially made through- out. . Each, $5.00 No. 4'^. Regulation size, fine craven tanned leather and red welted seams.. Well finished throughout. Each, $4.00 No. 4. Regulation size, fine grain leather cover.well made throughout, doublestitched Ea.,$3.50 No.3 Regulation size, substanti2il brown leather cover, remforced and double stitched seams. . Each, $3.00 No.2'v.. Regulation size, good quality dark olive tanned! leather, lined throughout, red welted seams. •Ea.,$2.00 No. 2. Medium size, good colored sheepskin, lined throughout Each, $1.50 Sps^Sdlana^ Blla.dldles'g Bladders used in all our Striking Bags i are fully guaranteed. Note special expl No.B. For Nos. 2, 2%, 3, 1 4 and 1 5 Ea., 75c. No.5. For Nos. 4. 4%, 5, F, 10. 12, 16 and 17 ... Each, 90c. No.7 For Nos. 7. 18. I8S, 19, I9S and 20. Each, $1.00 No.G. For No. G Bag. ..." 2.00 : made of pure Para rubber (not compounded) and. ation of guarantee on tag attached to each bladder No. OS. With top Stem, heavy bladder, special quality. ..... Each, $1.25 No.D. Elastic floor attachment for all double end bags, best quality cord. . Each, 30c. No.E. Elastic cord for double end bags. Each, 20c. m Spi^Edlasag Brass Ssafflaters H No. 2. Club size, cylinder 10% inches. . . . Each, 50c. "°i' l"-^^^^=^:^ESS5S^!^^^ i| No.3. Pocket size, cylinder 5% inches. . " 25e. U G» ISSX!®'' IMfSftft'S Will protect the hands and recommended S> ■^®^fe) A^-!ilH£l£S> for use with all Striking Bags ^^^^ No. 1. Made of olive Napa leather and extra well padded; ventilated palm fr ^ M . and special elastic wrist in glove, Pair, $2.00 IC"'" - ll No. 2. Made of soft tanned leather, properly shaped and padded, substan- tially put together. . . Pair, $1.50 No. 3. Madeofsoft tanned leather, padded and well made; also made fti ladies' size. .*.,.. Pdr, 75c. No. 4. Knuckle Mitt, well padded. .... " 'sOc. I No. 4 "NiTs No.5. Knuckle Mitt, well padded. .... " 25a PROMPT AnENTION GIVEN TQ 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 BOOI Price* in effect July 5, 1912. Subject to change without notice. For C«nadian price* *ee ipeda) sSaUH E $palding(( ^))trade-mark ^ Sfl SFAILDUNG PATENT SOLID STRIlilMG A striking bag disk must be substantial if it is to be of use, and in the two styles, both adjustable and braced, which we list, this feature has not been neglected, while we have str to put out a disk which is suitable for home use and moderate in price. yi (J Pat. June 30, 1903 Adjustable Style No. CR. Patent adjusta- ble style. Complete, without Bag. Patented April 19, 1904 No. FR. Wall braced style. Complete, with- out Bag.- SPALDING DISK PLATFORM Can be put up in a very small space and taken down quickly when not in use by simply detaching the pipe fixture from the wall plate. The metal disk against which the bag strikes constitutes one of the best features ever incor- porated in an arrangement of this character, rendering it almost noiseless and very quick in action. This disk also combines an adjustable feature that is simple to operate and makes it possible for various members of the family to use the same disk. No. PR. Spalding Adjustable Disk Platform. Completei .with h9i$. PROMPT mENTION GIVEN TO ANY COMMUNICATIONS ADDRESSEOTDOS A. G. SPALDING &, BROS. STORES IN ALL LARdiE CITIES FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS BOOK Prices in effect July 5. 1912. Subject to change without i For Canadian prices i special Canadian Catalogue. Spalding' 'Official National League Ball («O.U...«T.OF«) Patent Cork Center KT^ 1 (Each, . - $1^5 WO. 1 ( Per Dozen, $15.00 Tbe Spalding "OfficuJ National League" Ball ha« 1 the Official BaU of the Game tince 1878 Adopted by the National League in 1878, is the only ball used in Championship games since that time and has now been adopted for twenty years more, making a total adoption of fifty-four years. In adopting the Spalding "Official National League" Ball for twenty years more the Secretary of the NationeJ League, Mr. Jolin A. Heydler, gave the following as the reason for this action: " The SpeJdIng Ball was adopted by the National League for twenty years, because we recognized it aa the best ball made. We have used it satisfactorily for thirty-four years. The new Cork Center Ball intro- duced for the first time last year and used in the World's Series, we believe to'be the only ball for the future, and it is absolutely the best that has been used by the National League in its history." This ball has the Spalding "Patent" Cork Center, the same as used since August I , 1910, without change in size of cork or construction. Each ball wrapped in tinfoil, packed in a separate box, and sealed in accordance with the latest League regulations. Warremted to last a full when used under ordi- nary conditions. f ^dlng Complele Calalogiie ol Alhletlc Goods Mailed Free. piOMnAmNTiONGn Tl ANT COMMUNIS h A.G.SPALDING &, BROS. ■ STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES COMPLETE UST OF STORES ON INSIDE FRONT COVER OFTHISBOOi 9^^m^kafmmiw$.i9U, &4MI>db«(i*i(&Mfaafl» F« CcwA^Mrtai m «cc(ii/ Cin«&m CildgfM. SUBSTITUTE THE SPALDINGl^DTRADE MARK 'Z QUALITY SPALDING'S New Athletic Goods Catalogue The following selection of items from Spalding's latest Catalogue will give an idea of the great variety of ATHLETIC GOODS manufactured by A. G. SPALDING & BROS. SEND FOR A FREE COPY. See list of Spalding Stores on inside front cover of this book. Chesl Weight 98.99 Emblems - Embroideiy Exercisers— Elasric . EqueSr1anP< Field Hockey Foot. College Foot. Rugby Hutley . Indoor Base MedSne Playground Polo. Roller Polo. Water Push . Squash . Volley . Bandage; Bar Bells Parallel . Bases. Indoor . Bals. Indoor Belts- Elastic Leather and Wcr Wrestling . Bladders- Basket Ball . Foot Ball Striking Bag . Slades. Fencing E Caddy Badges , » ^UcTosse Clock CoK Collarette. Knitte Corks. Running PAGE 43.44 43 . 106 . 106 . 69 Foot^'fifu Flags- College . Marking. Goli Foils. Fencing . Fool Balls- College . Rugby . . _. Foot Ball Clothing . Foot Ball Goal Nets foot Ball Timer Abdomen . . i; Eyeglass. , . Finger. Field Hockey . Indoor Base Ball . 1 humb. Basket Ball .' Protection. Running Shoes Pucks. Hockey. Ice . - Ball 107. 108 Pushers. Chamois 17.18 3-6 16 Go"f '"^ ; '. Handball . Hockey. Field Basket Ball . Fool Ball Hockey. Field 18 Snow Shoes . 7 Lanes for Sprints Leg Guards- Foot BM Ice Hockey . Polo. Roller . Letters - 87. 89 Embroidered Liniment. "Mike Murphy" I J Rmss Goal Cage. Roller Polo . 66 Coll Clubs . . 80.81 Golf Sundries . . 83.84 Colfette .... 84 Gymnasium. Home . 97 Gymnasium Board. Home 105 Gymnasium. Home Outfits 103 Hammers. Athlehc . Hangers for Dumb Bells Hangers for Indian Clubs Hats, University Hockily Pucks . Hockey Sticks. Ice . Hockey Sticks. Field Holder. Basket Ball. Cam Hole Cutter. Coll . , Hole Rim. Golf Horse. Vaulting Hurdles. Safety Masks- Nose ' ■ ' '. Masseur. Abdominal Mattresses. Gvmnasiu Mattresses. Wrestling Megaphones Milt^ Handball . . Sinking Bag . Monograms Mouthpiece. Foot Ball Mufflers. Knitted . Rowing Machmes Sacks, for Sack Racing Sandals. Snow Shoe Sandows Dumb Bells Scabbards. Skate Score Books- Marking. Golf . . 84 Rubber. Coli Shoe 83. 85 Disks. Striking Bag . . 92 OumbBeU. .. . 04. 9S Hurley Sticks Indian Clubs InHaters- Foot Ball Striking Bag Fool Ball Wresllin, 'aint. Golf Fool Ball. College Foot Ball. Rugby Hockey. Ice . 96 Pistol. Sla s. Fencing Teeing. CoU . . 43. 44 Sh.n Guards- >llege eld Hockey = Hockey . Basket Ball . Clog Fencing Fool Ball. Assoc; Foot Ball. College Foot Ball. Rugby Foot Ball. Soccer Sireet Walking Shol- •Skate Skate Rollers Skate Straps Skate Sundries Skis . Snow Shoes Squash Goods Standards — Vauhmg Volley Ball ' For Three-Legged I Skate Sticks. Roller Polo . Stockings . Foot Ball Stop Boards . Striking Bags . Suits- Base BaU, Indoor . Gymnasium. Ladiei supporters AnUe Wrist Sweaters Swivels. Striking L Swords. Fencing Swords. Duelling 49 Tackling Machine . 94 Take-Off Board 62 Tape. Measunng. Steel Tees. Golf 37 Posts. Tennis. Indoor Tights— 19 Full 10 Full. Wrestling . 72 Hockey . . 65 Knee . . 66 Toboggans Toboggan Cushions 40 Toe Boards . 19 Trapeze. Adiusiable' Trapeze, Single 34 Trouse,»- 34. 35 Y M.C. A. . . 35 Foot Ball . . 108 Trunks- is Velvet . . . 14-15 Worsted . , 33. 34 Uniforms— 76-78 Base Ball. Indo. 76-78 60.61 47 Wands. Calisthe 76 Watches. Slop . Weights. 56-lb. Wciu Machioes 11.12 !i . 9i . 75 7J 37. 7S PROMPT AHENTION GIVEN TO ANY COMMUNICATIONS ADDRESSED TO OS A.G.SPALDING & BROS. STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES I FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS BOOH Prices in effect July 5, 1912. Subject to change without notice. For Canadian prices lee special Canadian Catalogue. DEC 13 1912 Standard Policy A Standard Qyality must be inseparably linked to a Standard Policy. Without a definite and Standard Mercantile Policy, it is impossible for a Manufacturer to long maintain a Standard Qyality. To market his goods through a jobber, a manufacturer must provide a profit for the jobber as well as for the retail dealer. To meet these conditions of Dual Profits, the manufacturer is obliged to set a proportionately high list price on his goods to the consumer. To enable the glib salesinan, when booking his orders, to figure out attractive profits to both the jobber eind 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 air to the consumer, who does not, Eind, 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 merchcindising, the profits to both the manufacturer and the jobber are assured ; but as there is no stability maintained in the prices to the consumer, the keen competition amongst the local dealers invariably leads to a demoralized cutting of prices by which the profits of the retailer are practically eliminated. This demoralization always reacts on the manufacturer. The jobber insists on lower, and still lower, prices. The manufacturer, in his turn, meets this demand for the lowering of prices by the only v/ay open to him, viz. : the cheap- ening and degrading of the quality of his product. The foregoing conditions became so intolerable that, 1 3 years ago, in 1 899, 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 the supply of Spalding Athletic Goods direct from the rnanufacturer by which the retail dealer is assured a fair, legitimate and certain profit on all Spalding Athletic Goods, eind the consumer is assured a Standard Qyality and is protected from imposition. The "Spalding Policy" is decidedly for the interest and protection of the users of Athletic Goods, and acts in two ways : First. — ^The user is assured of genuine Official Standard Athletic Goods and the same prices to everybody. Second. — As manufacturers, we can proceed with confidence in purchasing at the proper time, the very best raw materials required in the manufacture of our various goods, well eihead of their respective seasons, and this enables us to provide the necesssary quantity and absolutely maintain the Spalding Standard of Quality. All retail dealers handling Spalding Athletic Goods are requested to supply consumers at our regular printed catalogueprices — neithermore nor less — thesame 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 sjiecial rebates or discriminations are allowed to anyone. This briefly, is the " Spalding Policy," which has already been in successful operation for the past 13 years, and will be indefinitely continued. In other words, " The Spalding Policy " is a " square deal " for everybody. A. G. SPALDING & BROS. By ^i^ i^^f/lO^^CU*^ , PSXSIDKNT. t-' 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 simUar 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 Govemmerit 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. Consequendy the "Consumer's Protection" against misrepresentation and "inferior quality" rests entirely upon the integrity and responsibili^ of die " Manufacturer." A. G. Spalding & Bros, have, by their rigorous attention to " Quality," for thirty- five years, caused their Trade-Mark to become known throughout the world as a Guarantee of Quality as dependable in dieir field as the U. S. Currency is in its field. The necessity of upholding the Guarantee of the Spalding Trade-Mark and maintaining the Standard Quality of their Athletic Goods, is, therefore, as obvi- ous as is the necessity of the Government in maintaining a Standard Currency. Thus each consumer is not only insuring himself but also protecting other consumers 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 manufac- turer of cheap goods, whose idea of and basis of a claim for Standard Quality depends principally upon the eloquence of the seJesman. We know from experience that there is no quicksand more unstable than poverty in quality — and we avoid this quicksand by Standard Quality. ATHLETIC LIBRARY ^J^H#^ A separate book covers every Athletic Sport and is Official and Standard Price 10 cents each GRAND PRIX aS^fflg^ PARIS, 1900 ST.LOUIS.igO^ O It ./tL JLy X/ 1 JN O PARIS,1900 ATHLETIC GOODS ARE THE STANDARD OF THE WORLDl A. G. Spalding ® Bros. MAINTAIN WHOLESALE and RETAIL STORES /n the FOLLOWING CITIES: NEW YORK CHICAGO ST. LOUIS BOSTON MILWAUKEE KANSAS CITY PHILADELPHIA DETROIT SAN FRANCISCO NEWARK CINCINNATI LOS ANGELES BUFFALO CLEVELAND SEATTLE SYRACUSE COLUMBUS MINNEAPOLIS BALTIMORE INDIANAPOLIS ST. 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