,illustration ,a4 ,g4 ,,spalding ,,bros4 ,,maintain ,,their ,,own ,,houses ,,for ,,distributing ,,the ,,spalding ,,complete ,,line ,,of ,,athletic ,,goods ,,in ,,the ,,following ,,cities ,,new ,,york ,downtown- #abd-abh ,nassau ,st4 ,uptown- #bi-cc ,west #db;d ,st4 ,,newark1 ,n4 ,j4 #hde ,broad ,street ,,boston1 ,,mass4 #ada ,federal ,street ,,chicago #adg-adi ,wabash ,ave4 ,,st4 ,,louis1 ,,mo4 #dae ,north ,seventh ,st4 ,,kansas ,,city1 ,,mo4 #aabj ,grand ,ave4 ,,denver1 ,,col4 #afaf ,arapahoe ,st4 ,,san ,,francisco #aef-aeh ,geary ,st4 ,,seattle1 ,,wash4 #gaa ,second ,ave4 ,,los ,,angeles1 ,,cal4 #dce ,south ,spring ,st4 ,,buffalo1 ,n4 ,y4 #faa ,main ,street ,,syracuse1 ,n4 ,y4 ,university ,block ,,pittsburg1 ,,pa4 #dci ,wood ,street ,,cincinnati1 ,o4 #aai ,east ,fifth ,st4 ,,cleveland1 ,o4 #gda ,euclid ,ave4 ,,columbus1 ,o4 #aia ,south ,high ,st4 ,,milwaukee1 ,,wis4 #cgi ,east ,water ,st4 ,,minneapolis1 ,,minn4 #dd ,seventh ,st41 ,south ,,st4 ,,paul1 ,,minn4 #chf ,minnesota ,st4 ,,philadelphia1 ,,pa4 #abaj ,chestnut ,street ,,baltimore1 ,,md4 #bjh ,east ,baltimore ,st4 ,,washington1 ,d4 ,c4 #gji #adth ,st41 ,n4,w4 ,,detroit1 ,,mich4 #bed ,woodward ,ave4 ,,louisville1 ,,ky4 #cbh ,west ,jefferson ,st4 ,,indianapolis1 ,,ind4 #baa ,massachusetts ,ave4 ,,atlanta1 ,,ga4 #gd ,n4 ,broad ,street ,,new ,,orleans1 ,,la4 #adj ,carondelet ,st4 ,,dallas1 ,,tex4 #cee ,commerce ,st4 ,,london1 ,,eng4 ,three ,stores #cag-cah1 ,high ,holborn1 ,w4 ,c4 #gh1 ,cheapside ,west ,end ,branch #bi1 ,haymarket1 ,s4,w4 ,,birmingham1 ,,eng4 #eg1 ,new ,street ,,manchester1 ,,eng4 #d1 ,oxford ,st4 and #a1 ,lower ,moseley ,st4 ,,edinburgh1 ,,scot4 #c ,south ,charlotte ,st4 7,cor4 ,princes ,st47 ,,montreal1 ,p4 ,q4 #ddc ,st4 ,james ,st4 ,,toronto1 ,,ont4 #ahi ,yonge ,st4 ,,sydney1 ,,australia #bbh ,clarence ,st4 ,communications directed to ,a4 ,g4 ,,spalding ,,bros41 at any of the above addresses1 will receive prompt attention4 ,,the ,,spalding ,,trade ,,mark ,,is ,,registered ,,in ,,the ,,united ,,states ,,patent ,,office1 ,,also ,,in #bg ,,foreign ,,countries4 ,,infringers ,,are ,,warned4 ,,the ,,spalding ,,trade-,,mark ,,is ,,the ,,foundation ,,of ,,the ,,spalding ,,business ,spalding's ,athletic ,library ,illustration3 ,a4 ,g4 ,,spalding ,anticipating the present tendency of the ,american people toward a healthful method of living and enjoyment1 ,spalding's ,athletic ,library was established in #ahib for the purpose of encouraging athletics in every form1 not only by publishing the official rules and records pertaining to the various pastimes1 but also by instructing1 until to-day ,spalding's ,athletic ,library is unique in its own particular field and has been conceded the greatest educational series on athletic and physical training subjects that has ever been compiled4 ,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 ,mr4 ,a4 ,g4 ,spalding1 who was one of the first in ,america to publish a handbook devoted to athletic sports1 ,spalding's ,official ,base ,ball ,guide being the initial number1 which was followed at intervals with other handbooks on the sports prominent in the '#gjs4 ,spalding's ,athletic ,library has had the advice and counsel of ,mr4 ,a4 ,g4 ,spalding in all of its undertakings1 and particularly in all books devoted to the national game4 ,this applies especially to ,spalding's ,official ,base ,ball ,guide and ,spalding's ,official ,base ,ball ,record1 both of which receive the personal attention of ,mr4 ,a4 ,g4 ,spalding1 owing to his early connection with the game as the leading pitcher of the champion ,boston and ,chicago teams of #ahgb-gf4 ,his interest does not stop1 however1 with matters pertaining to base ball2 there is not a sport that ,mr4 ,spalding does not make it his business to become familiar with1 and that the ,library will always maintain its premier place1 with ,mr4 ,spalding's able counsel at hand1 goes without saying4 ,the entire series since the issue of the first number has been under the direct personal supervision of ,mr4 ,james ,e4 ,sullivan1 ,president of the ,american ,sports ,publishing ,company1 and the total series of consecutive numbers reach an aggregate of considerably over three hundred1 included in which are many 8annuals10 that really constitute the history of their particular sport in ,america year by year1 back copies of which are even now eagerly sought for1 constituting as they do the really first authentic records of events and official rules that have ever been consecutively compiled4 ,when ,spalding's ,athletic ,library was founded1 seventeen years ago1 track and field athletics were practically unknown outside the larger colleges and a few athletic clubs in the leading cities1 which gave occasional meets1 when an entry list of #bej competitors was a subject of comment2 golf was known only by a comparatively few persons2 lawn tennis had some vogue and base ball was practically the only established field sport1 and that in a professional way2 basket ball had just been invented2 athletics for the schoolboy--and schoolgirl--were almost unknown1 and an advocate of class contests in athletics in the schools could not get a hearing4 ,to-day we find the greatest body of athletes in the world is the ,public ,schools ,athletic ,league of ,greater ,new ,york1 which has had an entry list at its annual games of over two thousand1 and in whose 8elementary series0 in base ball last year #ajf schools competed for the trophy emblematic of the championship4 ,while ,spalding's ,athletic ,library cannot claim that the rapid growth of athletics in this country is due to it solely1 the fact cannot be denied that the books have had a great deal to do with its encouragement1 by printing the official rules and instructions for playing the various games at a nominal price1 within the reach of everyone1 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 interested4 ,in selecting the editors and writers for the various books1 the leading authority in his particular line has been obtained1 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 manner4 ,a short sketch of a few of those who have edited some of the leading numbers of ,spalding's ,athletic ,library is given herewith3 ,illustration ,,james ,e4 ,,sullivan ,president ,american ,sports ,publishing ,company2 entered the publishing house of ,frank ,leslie in #ahgh1 and has been connected continuously with the publishing business since then and also as athletic editor of various ,new ,york papers2 was a competing athlete2 one of the organizers of the ,amateur ,athletic ,union of the ,united ,states2 has been actively on its board of governors since its organization until the present time1 and ,president for two successive terms2 has attended every championship meeting in ,america since #ahgi and has officiated in some capacity in connection with ,american amateur championship track and field games for nearly twenty-five years2 assistant ,american director ,olympic ,games1 ,paris1 #aijj2 director ,pan-,american ,exposition athletic department1 #aija2 chief department physical culture ,louisiana ,purchase ,exposition1 ,st4 ,louis1 #aijd2 secretary ,american ,committee ,olympic ,games1 at ,athens1 #aijf2 honorary director of ,athletics at ,jamestown ,exposition1 #aijg2 secretary ,american ,committee ,olympic ,games1 at ,london1 #aijh2 member of the ,pastime ,a4 ,c41 ,new ,york2 honorary member ,missouri ,a4 ,c41 ,st4 ,louis2 honorary member ,olympic ,a4 ,c41 ,san ,francisco2 ex-president ,pastime ,a4 ,c41 ,new ,jersey ,a4 ,c41 ,knickerbocker ,a4 ,c42 president ,metropolitan ,association of the ,a4 ,a4 ,u4 for fifteen years2 president ,outdoor ,recreation ,league2 with ,dr4 ,luther ,h4 ,gulick organized the ,public ,schools ,athletic ,league of ,new ,york1 and is now chairman of its games committee and member executive committee2 was a pioneer in playground work and one of the organizers of the ,outdoor ,recreation ,league of ,new ,york2 appointed by ,president ,roosevelt as special commissioner to the ,olympic ,games at ,athens1 #aijf1 and decorated by ,king ,george ,i4 of the ,hellenes 7,greece7 for his services in connection with the ,olympic ,games2 appointed special commissioner by ,president ,roosevelt to the ,olympic ,games at ,london1 #aijh2 appointed by ,mayor ,mc,clellan1 #aijh1 as member of the ,board of ,education of ,greater ,new ,york4 ,illustration ,,walter ,,camp ,for quarter of a century ,mr4 ,walter ,camp of ,yale has occupied a leading position in college athletics4 ,it is immaterial what organization is suggested for college athletics1 or for the betterment of conditions1 insofar as college athletics is concerned1 ,mr4 ,camp has always played an important part in its conferences1 and the great interest in and high plane of college sport to-day1 are undoubtedly due more to ,mr4 ,camp than to any other individual4 ,mr4 ,camp has probably written more on college athletics than any other writer and the leading papers and magazines of ,america are always anxious to secure his expert opinion on foot ball1 track and field athletics1 base ball and rowing4 ,mr4 ,camp has grown up with ,yale athletics and is a part of ,yale's remarkable athletic system4 ,while he has been designated as the 8,father of ,foot ,ball10 it is a well-known fact that during his college career ,mr4 ,camp was regarded as one of the best players that ever represented ,yale on the base ball field1 so when we hear of ,walter ,camp as a foot ball expert we must also remember his remarkable knowledge of the game of base ball1 of which he is a great admirer4 ,mr4 ,camp has edited ,spalding's ,official ,foot ,ball ,guide since it was first published1 and also the ,spalding ,athletic ,library book on ,how to ,play ,foot ,ball4 ,there is certainly no man in ,american college life better qualified to write for ,spalding's ,athletic ,library than ,mr4 ,camp4 ,illustration ,,dr4 ,,luther ,,halsey ,,gulick ,the leading exponent of physical training in ,america2 one who has worked hard to impress the value of physical training in the schools2 when physical training was combined with education at the ,st4 ,louis ,exposition in #aijd ,dr4 ,gulick played an important part in that congress2 he received several awards for his good work and had many honors conferred upon him2 he is the author of a great many books on the subject2 it was ,dr4 ,gulick1 who1 acting on the suggestion of ,james ,e4 ,sullivan1 organized the ,public ,schools ,athletic ,league of ,greater ,new ,york1 and was its first ,secretary2 ,dr4 ,gulick was also for several years ,director of ,physical ,training in the public schools of ,greater ,new ,york1 resigning the position to assume the ,presidency of the ,playground ,association of ,america4 ,dr4 ,gulick is an authority on all subjects pertaining to physical training and the study of the child4 ,illustration ,,john ,b4 ,,foster ,successor to the late ,henry ,chadwick 78,father of ,base ,ball07 as editor of ,spalding's ,official ,base ,ball ,guide2 sporting editor of the ,new ,york ,evening ,telegram2 has been in the newspaper business for many years and is recognized throughout ,america as a leading writer on the national game2 a staunch supporter of organized base ball1 his pen has always been used for the betterment of the game4 ,illustration ,,tim ,,murnane ,base ,ball editor of the ,boston ,globe and ,president of the ,new ,england ,league of ,base ,ball ,clubs2 one of the best known base ball men of the country2 known from coast to coast2 is a keen follower of the game and prominent in all its councils2 nearly half a century ago was one of ,america's foremost players2 knows the game thoroughly and writes from the point of view both of player and an official4 ,illustration ,,harry ,,philip ,,burchell ,sporting editor of the ,new ,york ,times2 graduate of the ,university of ,pennsylvania2 editor of ,spalding's ,official ,lawn ,tennis ,annual2 is an authority on the game2 follows the movements of the players minutely and understands not only tennis but all other subjects that can be classed as athletics2 no one is better qualified to edit this book than ,mr4 ,burchell4 ,illustration ,,george ,t4 ,,hepbron ,former ,young ,men's ,christian ,association director2 for many years an official of the ,athletic ,league of ,young ,men's ,christian ,associations of ,north ,america2 was connected with ,dr4 ,luther ,h4 ,gulick in ,young ,men's ,christian ,association work for over twelve years2 became identified with basket ball when it was in its infancy and has followed it since1 being recognized as the leading exponent of the official rules2 succeeded ,dr4 ,gulick as editor of the ,official ,basket ,ball ,guide and also editor of the ,spalding ,athletic ,library book on ,how to ,play ,basket ,ball4 ,illustration ,,james ,s4 ,,mitchel ,former champion weight thrower2 holder of numerous records1 and is the winner of more championships than any other individual in the history of sport2 ,mr4 ,mitchel is a close student of athletics and well qualified to write upon any topic connected with athletic sport2 has been for years on the staff of the ,new ,york ,sun4 ,illustration ,,michael ,c4 ,,murphy ,the world's most famous athletic trainer2 the champion athletes that he has developed for track and field sports1 foot ball and base ball fields1 would run into thousands2 he became famous when at ,yale ,university and has been particularly successful in developing what might be termed championship teams2 his rare good judgment has placed him in an enviable position in the athletic world2 now with the ,university of ,pennsylvania2 during his career has trained only at two colleges and one athletic club1 ,yale and the ,university of ,pennsylvania1 and ,detroit ,athletic ,club2 his most recent triumph was that of training the famous ,american team of athletes that swept the field at the ,olympic ,games of #aijh at ,london4 ,illustration ,,dr4 ,c4 ,,ward ,,crampton ,succeeded ,dr4 ,gulick as director of physical training in the schools of ,greater ,new ,york3 as secretary of the ,public ,schools ,athletic ,league is at the head of the most remarkable organization of its kind in the world2 is a practical athlete and gymnast himself1 and has been for years connected with the physical training system in the schools of ,greater ,new ,york1 having had charge of the ,high ,school of ,commerce4 ,illustration ,,dr4 ,,george ,j4 ,,fisher ,has been connected with ,y4 ,m4 ,c4 ,a4 work for many years as physical director at ,cincinnati and ,brooklyn1 where he made such a high reputation as organizer that he was chosen to succeed ,dr4 ,luther ,h4 ,gulick as ,secretary of the ,athletic ,league of ,y4 ,m4 ,c4 ,a4's of ,north ,america1 when the latter resigned to take charge of the physical training in the ,public ,schools of ,greater ,new ,york4 ,illustration ,,dr4 ,,george ,,orton ,on athletics1 college athletics1 particularly track and field1 foot ball1 soccer foot ball1 and training of the youth1 it would be hard to find one better qualified than ,dr4 ,orton2 has had the necessary athletic experience and the ability to impart that experience intelligently to the youth of the land2 for years was the ,american1 ,british and ,canadian champion runner4 ,illustration ,,frederick ,r4 ,,toombs ,a well-known authority on skating1 rowing1 boxing1 racquets1 and other athletic sports2 was sporting editor of ,american ,press ,association1 ,new ,york2 dramatic editor2 is a lawyer and has served several terms as a member of ,assembly of the ,legislature of the ,state of ,new ,york2 has written several novels and historical works4 ,illustration ,r4 ,l4 ,,welch ,a resident of ,chicago2 the popularity of indoor base ball is chiefly due to his efforts2 a player himself of no mean ability2 a first-class organizer2 he has followed the game of indoor base ball from its inception4 ,illustration ,,dr4 ,,henry ,s4 ,,anderson ,has been connected with ,yale ,university for years and is a recognized authority on gymnastics2 is admitted to be one of the leading authorities in ,america on gymnastic subjects2 is the author of many books on physical training4 ,illustration ,,charles ,m4 ,,daniels ,just the man to write an authoritative book on swimming2 the fastest swimmer the world has ever known2 member ,new ,york ,athletic ,club swimming team and an ,olympic champion at ,athens in #aijf and ,london1 #aijh4 ,in his book on ,swimming1 ,champion ,daniels describes just the methods one must use to become an expert swimmer4 ,illustration ,,gustave ,,bojus ,mr4 ,bojus is most thoroughly qualified to write intelligently on all subjects pertaining to gymnastics and athletics2 in his day one of ,america's most famous amateur athletes2 has competed successfully in gymnastics and many other sports for the ,new ,york ,turn ,verein2 for twenty years he has been prominent in teaching gymnastics and athletics2 was responsible for the famous gymnastic championship teams of ,columbia ,university2 now with the ,jersey ,city high schools4 ,illustration ,,charles ,,jacobus ,admitted to be the 8,father of ,roque20 one of ,america's most expert players1 winning the ,olympic ,championship at ,st4 ,louis in #aijd2 an ardent supporter of the game and follows it minutely1 and much of the success of roque is due to his untiring efforts2 certainly there is no one better qualified to write on this subject than ,mr4 ,jacobus4 ,illustration ,,dr4 ,e4 ,b4 ,,warman ,well known as a physical training expert2 was probably one of the first to enter the field and is the author of many books on the subject2 lectures extensively each year all over the country4 ,illustration ,w4 ,j4 ,,cromie ,now with the ,university of ,pennsylvania2 was formerly a ,y4 ,m4 ,c4 ,a4 physical director2 a keen student of all gymnastic matters2 the author of many books on subjects pertaining to physical training4 ,illustration ,g4 ,m4 ,,martin ,by profession a physical director of the ,young ,men's ,christian ,association2 a close student of all things gymnastic1 and games for the classes in the gymnasium or clubs4 ,illustration ,,prof4 ,,senac ,a leader in the fencing world2 has maintained a fencing school in ,new ,york for years and developed a great many champions2 understands the science of fencing thoroughly and the benefits to be derived therefrom4 ,,spalding ,,athletic ,,library ,giving the ,titles of all ,spalding ,athletic ,library ,books now in print1 grouped for ready reference ,,spalding ,,official ,,annuals ,no4 #a ,spalding's ,official ,base ,ball ,guide ,no4 #a;,a ,spalding's ,official ,base ,ball ,record ,no4 #b ,spalding's ,official ,foot ,ball ,guide ,no4 #b;,a ,spalding's ,official ,soccer ,foot ,ball ,guide ,no4 #c ,spalding's ,official ,cricket ,guide ,no4 #d ,spalding's ,official ,lawn ,tennis ,annual ,no4 #e ,spalding's ,official ,golf ,guide ,no4 #f ,spalding's ,official ,ice ,hockey ,guide ,no4 #g ,spalding's ,official ,basket ,ball ,guide ,no4 #g;,a ,spalding's ,official ,women's ,basket ,ball ,guide ,no4 #h ,spalding's ,official ,lacrosse ,guide ,no4 #i ,spalding's ,official ,indoor ,base ,ball ,guide ,no4 #aj ,spalding's ,official ,roller ,polo ,guide ,no4 #ab ,spalding's ,official ,athletic ,almanac ,no4 #ab;,a ,spalding's ,official ,athletic ,rules ,group ,i4 ,base ,ball ,no4 #a ,spalding's ,official ,base ,ball ,guide ,no4 #a;,a ,official ,base ,ball ,record4 ,no4 #bjb ,how to ,play ,base ,ball4 ,no4 #bbc ,how to ,bat4 ,no4 #bcb ,how to ,run ,bases4 ,no4 #bcj ,how to ,pitch4 ,no4 #bbi ,how to ,catch4 ,no4 #bbe ,how to ,play ,first ,base4 ,no4 #bbf ,how to ,play ,second ,base4 ,no4 #bbg ,how to ,play ,third ,base4 ,no4 #bbh ,how to ,play ,shortstop4 ,no4 #bbd ,how to ,play the ,outfield4 ,no4 #bca ,how to ,organize a ,base ,ball ,league4 ,how to ,organize a ,base ,ball ,club4 ,how to ,manage a ,base ,ball ,club4 ,how to ,train a ,base ,ball ,team4 ,how to ,captain a ,base ,ball ,team4 ,how to ,umpire a ,game4 ,technical ,base ,ball ,terms4 ,no4 #bai ,ready ,reckoner of ,base ,ball ,percentages4 ,,base ,,ball ,,auxiliaries ,no4 #ccf ,minor ,league ,base ,ball ,guide4 ,no4 #cch ,official ,book ,national ,league of ,prof4 ,base ,ball ,clubs4 ,no4 #cdj ,official ,handbook ,national ,playground ,ball ,assn4 ,group ,,ii4 ,foot ,ball ,no4 #b ,spalding's ,official ,foot ,ball ,guide4 ,no4 #ccd ,code of the ,foot ,ball ,rules4 ,no4 #cbd ,how to ,play ,foot ,ball4 ,no4 #b;,a ,spalding's ,official ,soccer ,foot ,ball ,guide4 ,no4 #bhf ,how to ,play ,soccer4 ,no4 #cce ,english ,rugby4 ,,foot ,,ball ,,auxiliary ,no4 #ccb ,spalding's ,official ,canadian ,foot ,ball ,guide4 ,group ,,iii4 ,cricket ,no4 #c ,spalding's ,official ,cricket ,guide4 ,no4 #bgg ,cricket2 and ,how to ,play ,it4 ,group ,,iv4 ,lawn ,tennis ,no4 #d ,spalding's ,official ,lawn ,tennis ,annual4 ,no4 #aeg ,how to ,play ,lawn ,tennis4 ,no4 #bgi ,strokes and ,science of ,lawn ,tennis4 ,group ,v4 ,golf ,no4 #e ,spalding's ,official ,golf ,guide4 ,no4 #bgf ,how to ,play ,golf4 ,group ,,vi4 ,hockey ,no4 #f ,spalding's ,official ,ice ,hockey ,guide4 ,no4 #cjd ,how to ,play ,ice ,hockey4 ,no4 #aed ,field ,hockey4 ,no4 #ahh ,lawn ,hockey4 ,parlor ,hockey4 ,garden ,hockey4 ,no4 #ahj ,ring ,hockey4 ,,hockey ,,auxiliary ,no4 #bef ,official ,handbook ,ontario ,hockey ,association4 ,group ,,vii4 ,basket ,ball ,no4 #g ,spalding's ,official ,basket ,ball ,guide4 ,no4 #g;,a ,spalding's ,official ,women's ,basket ,ball ,guide4 ,no4 #aic ,how to ,play ,basket ,ball4 ,,basket ,,ball ,,auxiliary ,no4 #cbc ,official ,collegiate ,basket ,ball ,handbook4 ,group ,,viii4 ,lacrosse ,no4 #h ,spalding's ,official ,lacrosse ,guide4 ,no4 #bja ,how to ,play ,lacrosse4 ,group ,,ix4 ,indoor ,base ,ball ,no4 #i ,spalding's ,official ,indoor ,base ,ball ,guide4 ,group ,x4 ,polo ,no4 #aj ,spalding's ,official ,roller ,polo ,guide4 ,no4 #abi ,water ,polo4 ,no4 #aii ,equestrian ,polo4 ,group ,,xi4 ,miscellaneous ,games ,no4 #bdh ,archery4 ,no4 #ach ,croquet4 ,no4 #bga ,roque4 ,no4 #aid ,racquets4 ,squash-,racquets4 ,court ,tennis4 ,no4 #ac ,hand ,ball4 ,no4 #afg ,quoits4 ,no4 #agj ,push ,ball4 ,no4 #ad ,curling4 ,no4 #bjg ,lawn ,bowls4 ,no4 #ahh ,lawn ,games4 ,no4 #ahi ,children's ,games4 ,no4 #cda ,how to ,bowl4 ,group ,,xii4 ,athletics ,no4 #ab ,spalding's ,official ,athletic ,almanac4 ,no4 #ab;,a ,spalding's ,official ,athletic ,rules4 ,no4 #bg ,college ,athletics4 ,no4 #ahb ,all-,around ,athletics4 ,no4 #aef ,athletes' ,guide4 ,no4 #hg ,athletic ,primer4 ,no4 #bgc ,olympic ,games at ,athens1 #aijf4 ,no4 #beb ,how to ,sprint4 ,no4 #bee ,how to ,run #ajj ,yards4 ,no4 #agd ,distance and ,cross ,country ,running4 ,no4 #bei ,how to ,become a ,weight ,thrower4 ,no4 #ee ,official ,sporting ,rules4 ,no4 #bdf ,athletic ,training for ,schoolboys4 ,no4 #cag ,marathon ,running4 ,no4 #cca ,schoolyard ,athletics4 ,,athletic ,,auxiliaries ,no4 #cci ,intercollegiate ,official ,handbook4 ,no4 #cjb ,y4 ,m4 ,c4 ,a4 ,official ,handbook4 ,no4 #cac ,public ,schools ,athletic ,league ,official ,handbook4 ,no4 #cad ,public ,schools ,athletic ,league ,official ,handbook--,girls' ,branch4 ,no4 #cjh ,official ,handbook ,new ,york ,interscholastic ,athletic ,association4 ,group ,,xiii4 ,athletic ,accomplishments ,no4 #agg ,how to ,swim4 ,no4 #bif ,speed ,swimming4 ,no4 #abh ,how to ,row4 ,no4 #bji ,how to ,become a ,skater4 ,no4 #agh ,how to ,train for ,bicycling4 ,no4 #bc ,canoeing4 ,no4 #bhb ,roller ,skating ,guide4 ,group ,,xiv4 ,manly ,sports ,no4 #ah ,fencing4 7,by ,breck47 ,no4 #afb ,boxing4 ,no4 #afe ,fencing4 7,by ,senac47 ,no4 #adj ,wrestling4 ,no4 #bcf ,how to ,wrestle4 ,no4 #ajb ,ground ,tumbling4 ,no4 #bcc ,jiu ,jitsu4 ,no4 #aff ,how to ,swing ,indian ,clubs4 ,no4 #bjj ,dumb ,bell ,exercises4 ,no4 #adc ,indian ,clubs and ,dumb ,bells4 ,no4 #bfb ,medicine ,ball ,exercises4 ,no4 #bi ,pulley ,weight ,exercises4 ,no4 #aia ,how to ,punch the ,bag4 ,no4 #bhi ,tumbling for ,amateurs4 ,no4 #cbf ,professional ,wrestling4 ,group ,,xv4 ,gymnastics ,no4 #ajd ,grading of ,gymnastic ,exercises4 ,no4 #bad ,graded ,calisthenics and ,dumb ,bell ,drills4 ,no4 #bed ,barnjum ,bar ,bell ,drill4 ,no4 #aeh ,indoor and ,outdoor ,gymnastic ,games4 ,no4 #abd ,how to ,become a ,gymnast4 ,no4 #bhg ,fancy ,dumb ,bell and ,marching ,drills4 ,no4 #cbg ,pyramid ,building ,without ,apparatus4 ,no4 #cbh ,exercises on the ,parallel ,bars4 ,no4 #cbi ,pyramid ,building with ,wands1 ,chairs and ,ladders4 ,,gymnastic ,,auxiliary ,no4 #ccc ,official ,handbook ,i4 ,c4 ,a4 ,a4 ,gymnasts of ,america4 ,group ,,xvi4 ,physical ,culture ,no4 #afa ,ten ,minutes' ,exercise for ,busy ,men4 ,no4 #bjh ,physical ,education and ,hygiene4 ,no4 #adi ,scientific ,physical ,training and ,care of the ,body4 ,no4 #adb ,physical ,training ,simplified4 ,no4 #ahe ,hints on ,health4 ,no4 #bac #bhe ,health ,answers4 ,no4 #bch ,muscle ,building4 ,no4 #bcd ,school ,tactics and ,maze ,running4 ,no4 #bfa ,tensing ,exercises4 ,no4 #bhe ,health by ,muscular ,gymnastics4 ,no4 #bhh ,indigestion ,treated by ,gymnastics4 ,no4 #bij ,get ,well2 ,keep ,well4 ,no4 #cbe ,twenty-,minute ,exercises4 ,no4 #ccj ,physical ,training for the ,school and ,class ,room4 ,,any ,,of ,,the ,,above ,,books ,,mailed ,,postpaid ,,upon ,,receipt ,,of #aj ,,cents ,group ,i4 ,base ,ball ,illustration ,no4 #a--,spalding's ,official ,base ,ball ,guide4 ,the leading ,base ,ball annual of the country1 and the official authority of the game4 ,contains the official playing rules1 with an explanatory index of the rules compiled by ,mr4 ,a4 ,g4 ,spalding2 pictures of all the 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,,no4 #ajb ,ground ,tumbling ,,by ,,henry ,,walter ,,worth ,formerly ,physical ,director of ,armour ,institute of ,technology ,chicago ,illustration ,,published ,,by ,,the ,,american ,,sports ,,publishing ,,company #ba ,,warren ,,street1 ,,new ,,york ,,copyright1 #aiaj ,,by ,,american ,,sports ,,publishing ,,company ,,new ,,york ,,introduction ,oh1 do you remember1 how1 when a small boy in the country1 in the months of ,april1 ,may1 ,june1 ,july1 ,august and ,september 7it mattered little what time of the year it was1 just so the ice was out of the water71 you used to run to the river at a 8twelve-second gait10 make two simple twists of the wrist1 thereby removing a waist and pair of trousers1 and plunge into the water with speed equalled only by the rapidity with which you say your prayers on a cold night8 ,of course you do4 ,great fun1 was it not8 ,i used to think there was nothing like it4 ,i could not get into the water quick enough4 ,that was before ,i learned to turn the 8back0 and the 8flip10 however4 ,after ,i learned to turn the back and forward somersault1 when ,i was about eleven years old1 ,i would linger on the bank1 or soft sandy beach1 8tumbling10 until ,i saw the other boys coming out to dress1 then ,i would dive in1 swim a few strokes1 just to say ,i had been in swimming1 come out and dress with the rest4 ,like the proverbial 8,wandering ,willie10 the water lost much of its charm for me after ,i found what royal fun the turning and twisting on the bank afforded4 ,i have wondered many times if the ,almighty1 when ,he created beaches like ,manhattan1 ,rockaway and ,nantasket1 making them slope gently down to the water1 and put the soft1 but not too soft1 yielding sand there1 if ,he did not think how admirable they would be to 8tumble0 on4 ,any one who has experienced the pleasure of a few 8backs10 8flips10 8snap-ups10 etc41 on the soft sand1 immediately after donning the light bathing suit1 will agree with me that it is 8great fun40 ,and he who has never been taught1 never practiced any acrobatic work1 ,i hope will begin 8easy0 at first2 a few simple feats and practice carefully every opportunity he has4 ,i am sure whoever takes an interest1 tries1 and advances as far as the 8round-off10 8flip0 and 8back10 will feel fully repaid for all the time passed in learning4 ,he will find so many opportunities of performing1 and it will be a means of great pleasure to himself1 if not to his friends4 ,many of the acts can be performed in the parlor or in a very small space4 ,however1 they should never be practiced in the parlor4 ,now a few words upon the benefits1 physical and mental1 derived from practicing tumbling4 ,an expert tumbler has an everlasting faculty of always landing on his feet4 ,if thrown from a horse1 street car or carriage1 like a cat that is dropped from a window1 and the man who strikes a match on the sole of his boot1 he always lights on his feet4 ,there is a sort of wriggle or twist that a man who has practiced tumbling long can make in the air that will invariably bring him down feet first4 ,the mental benefit is derived from the pleasure found in practicing1 as all recreation is a mental benefit4 ,i feel that all ,i could preach1 say or sing about the benefit of any certain exercise would be feeble indeed4 ,boys and young men--and they are the ones who will probably be most interested in this book--are not appealed to by advice on 8what they ought to do40 ,they will never practice any of the feats described in this book for the good it will do them4 ,they know that plenty of sleep is good for them1 and they know that tobacco is bad for them2 but it makes no difference4 ,this book is intended more for the boy who wishes to learn but does not know just where and how to begin4 ,what we all need in this world is encouragement4 ,i should like to encourage every boy who wishes to learn4 ,don't be discouraged because it takes you so long to learn the handspring2 when that is once learned1 the other acts will be easier4 ,do you remember the comparative lines used by a baking powder company in advertising their baking powder8 ,there was the long line reaching nearly across the page1 representing this firm's powder1 8,absolutely ,pure40 ,then there was the next line1 not as long1 representing some other firm's powder--not as long a line1 and not so pure a powder4 ,then there were other lines along down the list1 shorter and shorter1 until the last1 which was only about an eighth of an inch long4 ,now1 ,i think these lines might serve as an excellent illustration of the length of time it will require one to learn the different feats4 ,let the long line represent the length of time it takes to acquire the first trick2 the practice for the first trick will help you with the second1 the second with the third1 and so on1 so that when you have practiced and learned many feats the time required to learn each will grow shorter and shorter1 although the acts grow harder4 ,this rule will apply to all athletic and gymnastic work as well as to tumbling4 ,to boys who are apt to get discouraged ,i love to tell of a boy ,i knew in ,chicago4 ,he was far below the average in natural ability when ,i first knew him--awkward and clumsy--but he became interested in gymnastic work and kept 8everlastingly at it40 ,he fairly lived in the gymnasium4 ,as a result of this faithful labor1 in less than three months' time he participated in a gymnastic exhibition1 turning a forward somersault through a blazing hoop4 ,practice1 don't be discouraged6 ,you will probably never become as great an acrobat as one of the ,nelson ,brothers1 but you will certainly find great pleasure and accomplish some good results by ,ground ,tumbling4 ,,the ,,author4 ,,directions #a4 ,the ,switch4 ,this is an act which is easily performed and affords much amusement for spectators4 ,stand in an erect position with hands hanging at sides1 spring up a foot-and-a-half from the ground and give a quick jerk or switch with the body and come down facing in the opposite direction4 ,do not jump around4 ,the turn is made by a twist of the body1 not with the feet or legs4 ,illustration3 ,no4 #b4 ,,the ,,sitdown4 #b4 ,the ,sit ,down4 ,stand with the feet about one foot apart1 bend over1 keeping the legs perfectly straight1 until the finger tips nearly touch the toes1 then fall back to a sitting position on the floor4 ,do not bend the knees4 ,if performed correctly this can be done on a very hard floor without hurting the performer in the least4 7,see illustration47 #c4 ,the ,back ,roll4 ,performed the same as ,no4 #b1 only instead of stopping at the sitting position the performer rolls back on the shoulders and head1 and with the use of the hands comes to a standing position on feet4 ,illustration3 ,no4 #d4 ,,the ,,fish ,,flop4 #d4 ,the ,fish ,flop4 ,lie on stomach1 feet close together with the toes touching the floor4 ,place hands on sides1 near ribs1 flop over onto back with help of hands and feet1 keeping the body perfectly rigid4 7,see illustration47 #e4 ,the ,front ,roll4 ,stand with heels close together1 toes turned out4 ,bend over1 place hands on floor about one foot apart and about a foot-and-a-half in front of feet1 bend head in toward body and touch the back of head on floor between hands and1 with a push from the feet1 roll over on back and up onto feet again4 8,curl up0 in doing this act4 ,bring feet well under body4 #f4 ,the ,cart ,wheel4 ,stand erect1 throw left hand hard down on the floor1 about two feet from the left foot1 follow with the right hand1 two feet from the left hand1 then the right foot down about two feet from the right hand1 and so on4 ,the feet and hands should be placed as nearly on a straight line as possible4 ,arms and legs moving like the spokes in a wheel1 hence the name4 #g4 ,the ,round-off4 ,this may be done with either running or standing start4 ,strike hands on ground in front of feet1 letting the left strike a little before the right1 as in the cart-wheel4 ,place them about ten inches apart1 at the same time swing the body over and around1 so as to land in a sitting position directly opposite the one in starting4 #h4 ,the ,handspring4 ,possibly the most common acrobatic feat4 ,may be done from running or standing start2 strike hands hard on the ground1 turn head under and in1 throw feet over head and as they begin to come down give a hard spring or push up with the hands1 curling feet down and back under body and coming to standing position1 facing the same way as when starting4 #i4 ,the ,one-hand ,handspring4 ,same as ,no4 #h1 except that but one hand is used4 ,the weight of the body should be brought well over the hand used4 ,illustration3 ,no4 #aj4 ,,the ,,headspring4 #aj4 ,the ,headspring4 ,instructions same as for ,no4 #h1 only the spring is made from the head instead of the hands4 7,see illustration47 ,illustration3 ,no4 #aa4 ,,the ,,snap ,,up4 #aa4 ,the ,snap ,up4 ,lie on back1 carry feet up and back over head so that the toes nearly touch the ground1 bearing the weight on the back of head1 neck and shoulders4 ,the hands should be placed on the ground near shoulders and neck4 ,give a quick hard whip with the feet and legs over toward first position and a hard snap or push up with the neck1 shoulders and hands4 ,with a little practice it can be done without the aid of the hands4 ,it is a pretty act and a good 8finish0 to every act ending with a fall on the back4 7,see illustration47 #ab4 ,the ,elephant ,walk4 ,a comical contortion act4 ,place hands on floor in front of feet as near to toes as possible4 ,do not bend the knees4 ,walk4 #ac4 ,the ,long ,dive or ,lion's ,leap4 ,this is a long dive made on the mats or some soft place1 much as one dives into the water4 ,take a short run1 strike both feet at the same time on a spot about five feet from the mat1 make a dive toward the centre of the mat striking first the hands1 then the head 7which should be well turned down and under71 allowing the force of the dive to be about equally divided between the hands1 neck1 head and shoulders4 ,curl up well as in ,no4 #e4 #ad4 ,the ,hop ,over ,hand and ,foot4 ,grasp left foot with right hand1 with thumb of right hand under great toe joint2 fingers of right hand over top of toes with backs of fingers up4 ,jump over hand and foot with right foot4 ,the point to be observed in performing this trick is to keep the right hand and left foot perfectly still while jumping with the right4 ,if moved1 they are apt to trip the foot when jumping4 ,this is excellent practice in developing quickness in handling the feet1 which is an important factor in tumbling4 #ae4 ,the ,hop ,back4 ,jump back to original position from finish of ,no4 #ad4 ,try the same trick with both feet over and back4 #af4 ,the ,jump ,over ,stick in ,hands4 ,practice this with a cane or rattan that can be bent down while jumping over4 ,grasp stick with ordinary grasp1 hands placed as far apart as the width of shoulders4 ,jump over stick between hands1 keeping stick in hands4 ,jump back4 #ag4 ,the ,jump ,over ,hat4 ,same as ,no4 #af1 except jump is made over hat held in hands4 #ah4 ,the ,jump ,over ,razor-,blade4 ,this should never be practiced until the performer can successfully jump over short lead pencil held in hands4 ,it is a 8stage trick0 that takes well and usually makes a hit4 ,it should be done with a razor-blade so dull that if struck with the feet it would do no harm4 ,hold the blade of the razor in the hands so loosely that if tripped upon by toes it would easily slip from hands without injury4 ,illustration3 ,no4 #ai4 ,,the ,,jump ,,over ,,hands4 #ai4 ,the ,jump ,over ,hands4 ,this is one of the prettiest and most difficult acts that is performed4 ,entwine the fingers together and jump through the arms and over the hands4 ,it may take months of practice to get this feat1 but1 when once learned1 the legs will be so supple and quick that nearly all other acrobatic feats will come easier in consequence4 7,see illustration47 #bj4 ,the ,twist ,handspring4 ,performed the same as ,no4 #h1 only1 after touching the hands1 the body gives a quick turn or twist to the right or left so as to finish the act facing in position used in starting4 #ba4 ,the ,twist ,snap-,up4 ,same as ,no4 #aa1 only the body gives a quick turn or twist to the right or left after the shoulders leave the ground so that the finish is made opposite the position taken in starting4 #bb4 ,the ,cradle4 ,first do the snap-up1 ,no4 #aa1 and immediately after landing fall back onto the shoulders1 neck1 head and hands as in the snap-up1 then snap back to feet and continue to rock back and forth4 #bc4 ,the ,kicking ,jackass4 ,stand with heels close together1 jump onto hands1 with the feet carried well back and the back arched4 ,then spring 7not fall7 back to the feet from the hands and continue the movement4 ,be sure that the feet leave and strike the ground together1 also the hands4 ,do not 8crow-hop10 that is1 don't strike first one foot and then the other1 a sort of 8ker-flap10 8pit-pat0 sound4 ,illustration3 ,no4 #bd4 ,,the ,,curl4 #bd4 ,the ,curl4 ,stand erect1 fall slowly forward on the hands1 keeping the body perfectly straight4 ,break the force of the fall by letting the arms bend slightly1 but straighten them immediately4 ,curl up1 bringing the knees well up toward the chin and carry the feet through between the hands1 not letting them touch the floor2 extend legs in front of arms1 curl up again1 carry feet back through hands and straighten into the 8handstand40 ,this is a difficult feat1 but it may be practiced with perfect safety4 ,it is excellent practice for developing the muscles of the stomach and abdomen4 7,see illustration47 ,illustration3 ,no4 #be4 ,,running ,,forward ,,somersault4 #be4 ,running ,forward ,somersault4 ,take a quick run of about twenty yards1 strike both feet together on the mat or floor4 ,jump well into the air1 duck the head down and in1 and try to describe a half circle through the air1 with the feet landing in a position1 the same direction as when starting4 ,it is well to practice this over a very soft place1 having a board or some hard object to turn from and land into hay1 shavings1 soft sand1 sawdust or tan-bark4 ,when one has a soft place on which to practice he should go at it boldly2 he will then be less apt to jar himself4 ,a quick hard run is the important thing1 and a leap of about five feet should be made before striking the take-off4 7,see illustration47 #bf4 ,the ,back ,somersault4 ,this is done from a standing position4 ,get two men to hold you up while trying4 ,the 8lungers0 that are generally used in the gymnasium--8coward-strap0 they are called--may be used with perfect safety4 ,however1 ,i think the best kind of strap is a long strong towel4 ,stand firmly with the heels about four inches apart1 spring up as high as possible1 throw the head back and down and try to describe a half circle with the feet landing in a position facing the same way as when starting4 ,this should be performed with a 8cut10 that is when the feet get well over the head catch the legs back of the knees and pull them down under the body4 ,the way of using the hands in performing the back somersault will gradually come to the performer with practice4 #bg4 ,the ,flip4 ,sometimes called 8,back ,handspring40 ,should be practiced over a moderately soft place4 ,stand with the back to the mat4 ,sink down so that knees come within a foot of the floor in front of feet4 ,throw the hands and head back4 ,strike hands on floor1 about six inches apart1 in a position such as is held while walking on hands4 ,do not let the head touch the ground4 ,then throw the feet up over the head and hands1 describing a half circle1 finishing facing the same way as when starting4 ,use the stomach and abdomen muscles when performing this act4 ,do not let the feet leave the ground until the hands are firmly placed4 #bh4 ,the ,twister4 ,this is ,no4 #bf1 the back somersault1 with a half turn to the right or left1 so that the finish is made facing in an opposite position from the position in starting4 ,it is well in practising this act to try and turn just a little at first1 then an inch further1 and so on until the complete half turn is made4 #bi4 ,the ,twist ,flip4 ,same as ,no4 #bg1 the 8flip10 only a half turn is made from the hands so as to finish facing in an opposite direction from that taken when starting4 #cj4 ,the ,spotter4 ,this is the back somersault turned in such a way as to finish with the feet in the same spot they were when starting4 ,it is best acquired by trying to make each finish nearer and nearer to the starting position4 #ca4 ,the ,gainer4 ,same as ,no4 #cj1 except that the finish is made with the feet striking in front of the starting position4 #cb4 ,the ,tuck-up4 ,this is a high back somersault performed without the 8cut40 ,it is usually done as a finish to a succession of 8flips40 #cc4 ,the ,standing ,forward4 ,this is the forward somersault performed without a run4 ,to do this one must jump high into the air1 turning as he would in the running forward and 8cut0 by catching the legs in front1 just above the ankles1 and drawing them under the ankles4 ,it is a difficult act4 #cd4 ,the ,half ,forward4 ,the first part of this act is performed as in ,no4 #be1 only1 instead of having the feet describe a circle over the head1 they stop in the air above head1 and the landing is made on the hands4 ,it is1 in fact1 a sort of jump or dive on the hands and stand there4 ,illustration3 ,no4 #ce4 ,,the ,,half ,,back4 #ce4 ,the ,half ,back4 ,like ,no4 #bf1 only the finish is made onto the hands and the body balanced there4 ,instead of turning all the way around1 jump back onto the hands and stand there4 7,see illustration47 ,this concludes the article on 8single acts40 ,in the next chapter ,i will describe how the acts can be suitably combined4 ,a clever performer can make combinations other than these4 ,in fact1 there are an endless variety of combinations that can be made with the acts here described4 ,space will not allow of a longer or more thorough description4 ,,combinations #cf4 ,a succession of ,no4 #e4 #cg4 ,a combination of ,nos4 #b and #c4 #ch4 ,a succession of ,no4 #f4 #ci4 ,a combination of ,nos4 #b1 #c1 #d and #aa4 #dj4 ,a combination of ,nos4 #aa and #h4 #da4 ,a combination of ,nos4 #aj and #h4 #db4 ,a succession of ,no4 #h4 #dc4 ,a succession of ,no4 #aa4 #dd4 ,a succession of ,no4 #aj4 #de4 ,a combination of ,nos4 #g1 #b and #c4 #df4 ,a combination of ,nos4 #g1 #b1 #c1 #d and #aa4 #dg4 ,a combination of ,nos4 #g1 #b1 #c1 #d1 #aa and #bc4 #dh4 ,a succession of ,no4 #ba4 #di4 ,a combination of ,nos4 #h and #cc4 #ej4 ,no4 #ac through hoop4 #ea4 ,a combination of ,nos4 #g and #bf4 #eb4 ,a combination of ,nos4 #g and #bg4 #ec4 ,a combination of ,nos4 #bc and #bf4 #ed4 ,a combination of ,nos4 #bd and #cc4 #ee4 ,a combination of ,nos4 #g1 #bg and #bf4 #ef4 ,a combination of ,nos4 #g1 #bg1 #bf and #cc4 #eg4 ,a combination of ,no4 #g and a succession of ,nos4 #bg and #cb4 #eh4 ,a succession of ,nos4 #h and #cd1 then a succession of ,no4 #bg4 #ei4 ,a combination of ,no4 #g1 a succession of ,nos4 #bg and #bh1 then a succession of ,nos4 #bg and #cb4 ---------------------------------------- -------------------------------- ,illustration3 ,,accept ,,no ,,substitute ,,the ,,spalding ,,trade-,,mark ,,guarantees ,,quality ,home ,apparatus 8,it is not so important to have big muscles as it is to have good digestion2 it is not so important to have powerful muscles as it is1 to have a strong1 regular heart2 it is not so important to have great skill with one's muscles as to have good lungs and kidneys40--,extract from ,spalding ,athletic ,library ,no4 #afa--8,ten ,minutes' ,exercise for ,busy ,men40 ,the value of a few minutes' exercise daily with scientific and properly designed apparatus1 is rapidly becoming apparent to the vast number of business men who find it simply impossible to take regular outdoor exercise4 ,spalding ,gold ,medal ,indian ,clubs ,model1 material and finish as perfect as the most complete and up-to-date factory can make them4 ,natural ,color1 ,lathe ,polished1 ,high ,finish1 ,spalding ,gold ,medal ,indian ,clubs are made of selected first grade clear maple1 in two popular models and are perfect in balance4 ,each club bears fac-simile of the ,spalding ,gold ,medal4 ,each pair is wrapped in paper bag4 ,illustration3 ,model ,e ,illustration3 ,model ,b ,,model ,e ,weights specified are for each club4 lb4 ,model ,e4 ,pair1 4#fj lb4 ,model ,e4 ,pair1 4#fj #a lb4 ,model ,e4 ,pair1 4#gj #a lb4 ,model ,e4 ,pair1 4#hj #b lb4 ,model ,e4 ,pair1 #a4jj #c lb4 ,model ,e4 ,pair1 #a4bj ,,model ,b ,weights specified are for each club4 lb4 ,model ,b4 ,pair1 4#ej lb4 ,model ,b4 ,pair1 4#ej #a lb4 ,model ,b4 ,pair1 4#ee #a lb4 ,model ,b4 ,pair1 4#fj #b lb4 ,model ,b4 ,pair1 4#gj #c lb4 ,model ,b4 ,pair1 #a4jj ,spalding ,trade-,mark ,indian ,clubs ,stained ,finish4 ,the following clubs bear our ,trade-,mark1 are made of good material1 and are far superior in shape and finish to the best clubs of other makes4 ,furnished in two popular models4 ,each pair wrapped in paper bag4 ,illustration3 ,model ,,es ,illustration3 ,model ,,bs ,,model ,,es ,weights specified are for each club4 lb4 ,model ,,es4 ,pair1 4#ce lb4 ,model ,,es4 ,pair1 4#ce #a lb4 ,model ,,es4 ,pair1 4#dj #a lb4 ,model ,,es4 ,pair1 4#ej #b lb4 ,model ,,es4 ,pair1 4#fj #c lb4 ,model ,,es4 ,pair1 4#gj ,,model ,,bs ,weights specified are for each club4 lb4 ,model ,,bs4 ,pair1 4#cj lb4 ,model ,,bs4 ,pair1 4#cj #a lb4 ,model ,,bs4 ,pair1 4#ce #a lb4 ,model ,,bs4 ,pair1 4#de #b lb4 ,model ,,bs4 ,pair1 4#ee #c lb4 ,model ,,bs4 ,pair1 4#fe ,illustration3 ,no4 ,a ,illustration3 ,no4 ,,aa ,spalding ,exhibition ,clubs ,handsomely finished in ebonite and made for exhibition and stage purposes4 ,the clubs are hollow1 with a large body1 and although extremely light1 represent a club weighing three pounds or more4 ,no4 ,a4 ,ebonite finish4 #c4ej ,no4 ,,aa4 ,with ,german ,silver ,bands4 ,pair1 #e4jj ,illustration3 ,no4 #a ,spalding ,indian ,club and ,dumb ,bell ,hangers ,made of iron and nicely japanned4 ,no4 #a4 ,for ,indian ,clubs or ,dumb ,bells4 ,per pair1 #af;c4 ,no4 #a,m4 ,for ,indian ,clubs or ,dumb ,bells1 mounted on oak strips4 ,per pair1 #be;c4 ,illustration ,spalding ,gold ,medal ,wood ,dumb ,bells ,there is ,skill ,used in ,turning ,spalding ,dumb ,bells4 ,they ,feel ,right ,because ,they ,are ,so ,natural ,color1 ,lathe ,polished1 ,high ,finish ,illustration3 ,model ,a ,spalding ,gold ,medal ,dumb ,bells are made of selected first grade clear maple1 and are perfect in balance4 ,each bell bears fac-simile of the ,spalding ,gold ,medal4 ,each pair is wrapped in paper bag4 ,weights specified are for each bell4 lb4 lb4 #a lb4 #a lb4 #b lb4 ,pair1 #dj;c4 #de;c4 #ej;c4 #ee;c4 #fe;c4 ,spalding ,trade-,mark ,wood ,dumb ,bells ,stained ,finish ,illustration3 ,model ,,aw ,spalding ,trade-,mark quality4 ,made of good material and superior in shape and finish to the best wood dumb bells of other makes4 ,each pair wrapped in paper bag4 ,weights specified are for each bell4 lb4 lb4 #a lb4 #a lb4 #b lb4 ,pair1 #cj;c4 #cj;c4 #ce;c4 #de;c4 #ee;c4 ,spalding ,iron ,dumb ,bells ,illustration ,made on approved models1 nicely balanced and finished in black enamel4 ,sizes #b to #dj pounds1 #f;c4 ,over #dj pounds1 #h;c4 ,bar ,bells1 any weight1 wrought iron handles1 any length made specially4 ,pound1 #aj;c4 ,spalding ,nickel-,plated ,dumb ,bells ,illustration3 ,nickel-plated and polished4 #a,n4 #a lb4 4#be #b,n4 #b lb4 4#ej #c,n4 #c lb4 4#fe #d,n4 #d lb4 4#ge #e,n4 #e lb4 #a4jj ,spalding ,nickel-,plated ,dumb ,bells ,with ,rubber ,bands ,illustration3 ,nickel-plated and polished4 #a;,b4 #a lb4 4#fe #b;,b4 #b lb4 4#ge #c;,b4 #c lb4 #a4jj #d;,b4 #d lb4 #a4ae #e;,b4 #e lb4 #a4be ,savage ,bar ,bell--,especially designed by ,,dr4 ,,watson ,l4 ,,savage4 ,illustration ,model ,s4 ,has large pear-shaped ends with a flexible hickory shaft -inch in diameter1 producing a vibratory exercise1 similar to that obtained with the ,french wand4 ,per dozen1 #f4jj ,spalding ,ash ,bar ,bells ,illustration ,no4 #b4 ,selected material1 highly polished1 #e feet long4 ,per dozen1 #e4jj ,spalding ,school ,wand ,illustration ,no4 #c4 #c feet long4 ,made of straight grain maple4 ,per dozen1 #a4cj ,spalding ,calisthenic ,wand ,illustration ,no4 #d4 #d feet long4 #a-;inch diameter4 ,per dozen1 #a4fj ,home ,apparatus 8,if a man gets plenty of food1 and his digestive apparatus works it up into good rich blood2 if the heart is strong and regular so that this good blood goes to all parts of the body with vigor and regularity1 and if the respiratory and excretory apparatus is in such good order that this blood is kept pure1 the fundamental conditions of health are laid40--8,extracts from ,spalding ,athletic ,library ,no4 #afa40--8,ten ,minutes' ,exercise for ,busy ,men40 ,rational exercise with simple but correct apparatus will enable almost any man to arrive at approximately a correct state of health4 ,illustration ,,spalding ,,improved ,,medicine ,,balls ,an excellent form of exercise for business men ,illustration ,weigh from four to eleven pounds4 ,the covering is of selected tan leather1 sewn in the same manner as our foot balls4 ,quality throughout has been much improved and the balls as now made are extremely durable4 ,the exercise consists of throwing ball to one another1 and the catching of it develops the chest1 exercises the back1 arms1 legs2 in fact1 improves the whole system4 ,no4 #aa4 #d-pound ,ball4 ,each1 #e4jj ,no4 #ab4 #f-pound ,ball4 ,each1 #f4jj ,no4 #ac4 #i-pound ,ball4 ,each1 #g4jj ,no4 #ad4 #aa-pound ,ball4 ,each1 #aj4jj ,home ,apparatus 8,one of the aims of physical training is to make exercise interesting and enjoyable4 ,to be beneficial in the highest sense it must be recreative4 ,particularly is this true of physical exercise for business men4 ,as a class1 in their daily work1 they are kept on a constant mental strain4 ,besides1 they are1 to a large degree1 physically inactive4 ,life becomes too intense1 too serious1 too sordid4 ,exercise therefore1 for business men1 must be largely recreative1 relaxing and restful40--,extract from ,spalding ,athletic ,library1 ,no4 #bfb--8;,exercises with the ,medicine ,ball40 ,illustration ,,spalding ,,hand ,,balls ,hand ball1 played indoors1 will keep base ball players and other athletes in good condition during hard weather when outdoor athletics are out of the question4 ,the leather-covered hand balls we make are wound by hand1 and are the same as those used by the best ball players in this country4 ,illustration ,no4 #a4 ,match1 regulation size and weight1 leather cover4 ,each1 #a4be ,no4 #b4 ,expert1 leather cover4 4#he ,no4 #f4 ,rubber1 best quality1 almost solid4 4#dj ,no4 #d4 ,amateur1 leather cover4 4#be ,no4 #e4 ,rubber hand ball4 4#be ,the ,irish ,regulation ,balls have been improved in quality and will give excellent satisfaction4 ,,red ,,ace1 ,,irish ,,regulation red rubber ball4 ,each1 #ej;c4 ,,black ,,ace1 ,,irish ,,regulation black rubber ball4 ,each1 #ej;c4 ,for other balls suitable for ,hand ,ball ,game1 see page devoted to ,lawn ,tennis ,balls4 ,illustration ,illustration ,spalding ,hand ,ball ,gloves and ,mitts ,no4 ,a4 ,gloves4 ,best quality glove leather with stitched front and special wrist pad4 ,pair1 #d4jj ,no4 ,b4 ,mitts4 ,lightly padded4 #c4jj ,no4 ,c4 ,gloves4 ,full fingered4 #a4ej ,no4 ,d4 ,fingerless ,gloves4 4#ge ,illustration ,illustration ,sandow's ,patent ,spring ,grip ,dumb ,bells ,illustration3 ,,eugen ,,sandow1 ,patentee4 ,a4 ,g4 ,,spalding ,,bros4 ,,sole ,,american ,,and ,,canadian ,,licensees ,an entire system of ,physical ,culture is embraced within the exercises possible with these wonderful dumb bells4 ,the bells are made in two halves connected by steel springs1 the effort necessary in gripping compelling the pupil to continually devote his whole mind to each movement4 ,this concentration of will power on each muscle involved is what is responsible for the great results obtained through properly exercising with them4 ,illustration3 ,no4 #f4 ,,men',s ,illustration3 ,no4 #d4 ,,ladies' ,illustration3 ,no4 #b4 ,,boys' ,sandow's ,patent ,spring ,grip ,dumb ,bells ,no4 #f4 ,,men',s4 ,nickel-plated2 fitted with seven steel springs4 ,per pair1 #c4jj ,no4 #d4 ,,ladies'4 ,nickel-plated2 fitted with five steel springs4 ,per pair1 #b4ej ,no4 #b4 ,,boys'4 ,nickel-plated2 fitted with four steel springs4 ,per pair1 #b4jj ,we include with each pair of ,sandow ,dumb ,bells a chart of exercises by ,sandow and full instructions for using4 ,also a piece of selvyt cloth for keeping dumb bells in good condition4 ,spalding ,home ,apparatus ,exercise acts on the health of an individual in the same way as the draught does on the fire in a furnace4 ,pile on the coal and shut off the draught and you kill the fire4 ,continue to eat heavy meals and take no exercise and your health will be affected1 not because of the food you have eaten so much as on account of the lack of exercise4 ,a little exercise is all that is necessary to keep you in good condition4 ,some rational1 pleasant and interesting exercise1 persisted in with regularity and1 preferably1 with ,spalding ,home ,apparatus1 will help you to retain your health4 ,illustration ,spalding ,chest ,weight ,no4 #b ,an ideal machine for home use4 ,well made and easy running4 ,rods are -inch coppered spring steel4 ,bearings are hardened steel cone points running in soft1 gray iron1 noiseless and durable4 ,weight carriage packed with felt1 good for long wear1 but easily removed and replaced when necessary without the use of glue or wedges of any kind4 ,weight carriage strikes on rubber bumpers4 ,weights are #e-pound iron dumb-bells1 one to each carriage1 and may be removed and used as dumb bells4 ,wall and floor boards are hard wood1 nicely finished and stained4 ,all castings heavily japanned4 ,every part of machine guaranteed free of defect4 ,no4 #b4 ,each4 #e4jj ,illustration ,spalding ,chest ,weight ,no4 #ab ,we have just added this very well-made machine to our line4 ,cast iron parts are all nicely japanned4 ,the wheels are iron1 turned true on centers1 and have hardened steel cone point bearings4 ,the guide rods are spring steel1 copper-plated4 ,the weight carriage has removable felt bushings1 noiseless and durable4 ,each handle is equipped with #aj lbs4 of weights4 ,no4 #ab4 ,each1 #aj4jj ,illustration3 ,showing important details of ,construction of ,no4 #ab ,machine4 ,illustration ,,the ,,spalding ,,trade-,,mark ,,is ,,placed ,,upon ,,every ,,genuine ,,spalding ,,article4 ,,accept ,,no ,,substitute4 ,illustration ,the ,laflin ,friction ,rowing ,machine ,do not use oil on friction cylinder4 ,if its action is not perfectly smooth a little clear soap rubbed on its surface will properly correct its action4 ,the means used to produce the resistance is a simple friction clutch1 which takes instant hold at the commencement of the stroke and retains the pressure till its completion1 when it instantly releases it precisely as in a boat4 ,quickly taken apart without loosening any bolts or screws4 ,each machine is adjustable to any amount of friction or resistance4 ,no4 #aai4 ,complete1 #af4jj ,illustration ,home ,apparatus ,the apparatus listed in this catalogue is designed particularly for private use2 i4 e41 in homes and private gymnasiums4 ,it retains the same superior marks of quality which distinguish the regular line of gymnasium apparatus manufactured by ,a4 ,g4 ,spalding ,bros41 but its distinctive design permits it to be sold at a price more in keeping with its use than heretofore obtainable1 without any sacrifice of practical value or durability4 ,illustration ,kerns' ,rowing ,machine ,operated just like rowing a boat ,suitable alike for the ,athlete or the ordinary ,man or ,woman ,the ideal boat for home use and training purposes4 ,used by the leading athletic clubs1 colleges and prominent oarsmen of the world1 and pronounced the most perfect rowing machine ever produced4 ,fitted with the ,kerns' ,patent ,roller ,seat and ,shoes1 the shoes having a three-inch adjustment1 to suit either a tall or a short person4 ,by turning a thumb-nut the belt can be tightened to any desired degree1 and more or less friction thrown into the running parts1 imitating the resistance which exists when forcing a row-boat through the water4 ,the weaker sex can use the machine by simply loosening the thumb-nut which reduces the resistance2 and on the other hand1 by reversing the operation the resistance can be so increased that the strongest athlete can have any amount of resistance4 ,the oars are pivoted in such a way that the operator can handle and turn them the same as he would during the return and feathering motion with a boat oar4 ,no4 #fjj4 ,kerns' ,patent ,single ,scull ,rowing ,machine4 ,each1 #cj4jj ,spalding ,new and ,improved ,worsted ,jerseys ,following sizes carried in stock regularly in all qualities3 #bh to #dd inch chest4 ,other sizes at an advanced price4 ,illustration3 ,jerseys are being used more and more by base ball players1 especially for early ,spring and late ,fall games4 ,the ,spalding line includes a complete assortment of styles and qualities4 ,we allow two inches for stretch in all our ,jerseys1 and sizes are marked accordingly4 ,it is suggested1 however1 that for very heavy men a size about two inches larger than coat measurement be ordered to insure a comfortable fit4 ,,stock ,,colors ,,plain ,,colors--,the following stock colors are supplied in our worsted jerseys 7,,not ,nos4 #f or #f,x7 at regular prices4 ,other colors to order only in any quality 7,,except ,nos4 #f and #f,x74 #be;c4 each extra4 ,gray ,orange ,black ,white ,maroon ,scarlet ,cardinal ,navy ,blue ,royal ,blue ,columbia ,blue ,peacock ,blue ,dark ,green ,olive ,green ,irish ,green ,pink ,purple ,yellow ,seal ,brown ,old ,gold ,drab ,no4 #a,p4 ,full regular made2 that is1 fashioned or knit to exact shape on the machine and then put together by hand1 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 ,jerseys4 ,special quality worsted4 ,solid stock colors4 ,each1 #d4ej ,no4 #aj,p4 ,worsted1 fashioned4 ,solid stock colors1 ,each1 #c4jj ,no4 #ab,p4 ,worsted2 solid stock colors4 ,each1 #b4ge ,no4 #ab,,xb4 ,boys' ,jersey4 ,worsted4 ,furnished in sizes #bf to #cf inches chest measurement only4 ,solid stock colors only4 ,no special orders4 ,each1 #b4jj ,,special ,,notice ,we will furnish any of the above solid color ,jerseys 7except ,nos4 #f and #f,x71 with one color body and another color 7not striped7 collar and cuffs in stock colors only at no extra charge4 ,illustration3 ,nos4 #a,p1 #aj,p and #ab,p ,illustration ,spalding ,cotton ,jerseys ,no4 #f4 ,cotton1 good quality1 fashioned1 roll collar1 full-length sleeves4 ,colors3 ,black1 ,navy ,blue1 ,gray and ,maroon only4 ,each1 #a4jj ,no4 #f,x4 ,cotton1 same as ,no4 #f1 but with striped sleeves in following combinations only3 ,navy with ,white or ,red stripe2 ,black with ,orange or ,red stripe2 ,maroon with ,white stripe4 ,each1 #a4be ,woven ,letters1 ,numerals or ,designs ,we weave into our best grade ,jerseys1 ,no4 #a,p1 ,letters1 ,numerals and ,designs in special colors as desired4 ,prices quoted on application4 ,designs submitted4 ,,prices ,,subject ,,to ,,advance ,,without ,,notice ,spalding ,coat ,jerseys ,following sizes carried in stock regularly in all qualities3 #bh to #dd inch chest4 ,other sizes at an advanced price4 ,we allow two inches for stretch in all our ,jerseys1 and sizes are marked accordingly4 ,it is suggested1 however1 that for very heavy men a size about two inches larger than coat measurement be ordered to insure a comfortable fit4 ,,stock ,,colors ,gray ,orange ,black ,white ,maroon ,scarlet ,cardinal ,navy ,royal ,blue ,columbia ,blue ,peacock ,blue ,dark ,green ,olive ,green ,irish ,green ,pink ,purple ,yellow ,seal ,brown ,old ,gold ,drab ,,plain ,,colors--,the above stock colors are supplied in our worsted jerseys 7,,not ,nos4 #f or #f,x7 at regular prices4 ,other colors to order only in any quality 7,,except ,nos4 #f or #f,x7 #be;c4 each extra4 ,,stripes ,,and ,,trimmings--,supplied as specialised in any of the above stock colors 7not more than two colors in any garment7 at regular prices4 ,other colors to order only in any quality 7,,except ,nos4 #f or #f,x7 #be;c4 each extra4 ,illustration3 ,nos4 #aj;,c and #ab;,c ,illustration3 ,no4 #aj;,,cp ,the ,spalding ,coat ,jerseys are made of the same worsted yarn from which we manufacture our better grade ,jerseys1 ,nos4 #aj,p and #ab,p1 and no pains have been spared to turn them out in a well-made and attractive manner4 ,plain solid stock colors 7not striped7 or one solid stock color body and sleeves with different stock color solid trimming 7not striped7 on cuffs1 collar and front edging4 ,pearl buttons4 ,no4 #aj;,c4 ,same grade as our ,no4 #aj,p4 ,each4 #c4ej ,no4 #ab;,c4 ,same grade as our ,no4 #ab,p4 ,each4 #c4jj ,no4 #aj;,,cp4 ,pockets1 otherwise same as ,no4 #aj;,c4 ,each1 #d4be ,illustration3 ,nos4 #aj,,pw and #ab,,pw ,illustration3 ,no4 #ab,,pv ,spalding ,striped and ,v-,neck ,jerseys ,note list of stock colors above ,no4 #aj,,pw4 ,good quality worsted1 same grade as ,no4 #aj,p4 ,solid stock color body and sleeves1 with #f-;inch stock color stripe around body4 ,each1 #c4ej ,no4 #ab,,pw4 ,worsted2 solid stock color body and sleeves with #f-;inch stock color stripe around body4 ,each1 #c4jj ,no4 #aj,,px4 ,good quality worsted1 fashioned2 solid stock color body1 with stock color striped sleeves1 usually alternating two inches of same color as body1 with narrow stripes of any other stock color4 ,each1 #c4ej ,no4 #ab,,pv ,worsted1 solid stock colors1 with ,v-neck instead of full collar as on regular jerseys4 ,each1 #c4jj ,no4 #ab,,px4 ,worsted1 solid stock color body1 with stock color striped sleeves1 usually alternating two inches of same color as body1 with narrow stripes of any other stock color4 ,each1 #c4jj ,illustration3 ,nos4 #aj,,px and #ab,,px ,,spalding ,automobile ,,sweater ,illustration ,illustration3 ,collar ,turned ,up ,illustration3 ,collar ,turned ,down ,no4 ,,wj4 ,most satisfactory and comfortable style for automobilists2 also useful for training purposes1 reducing weight1 tramping during cold weather1 golfing1 shooting1 tobogganing1 snowshoeing2 in fact1 for every purpose where a garment is required to give protection from cold or inclement weather4 ,high collar that may be turned down1 changing it into neatest form of button front sweater4 ,highest quality special heavy weight worsted4 ,sizes1 #bh to #dd inches4 ,in stock colors4 ,each1 #h4ej ,,plain ,,colors--,all ,spalding ,sweaters are supplied in any of the colors designated1 at regular prices4 ,other colors to order only in any quality1 #ej;c4 each garment extra4 ,,special ,,notice--,we will furnish any of the solid color sweaters with one color body and another color 7not striped7 collar and cuffs in stock colors only at no extra charge4 ,n4 ,b4--,we designate three shades which are sometimes called ,,red3 ,these are ,scarlet1 ,cardinal and ,maroon4 ,where ,,red is specified on order ,scarlet will be supplied4 ,,stock ,,colors ,gray ,orange ,black ,white ,maroon ,scarlet ,cardinal ,navy ,royal ,blue ,columbia ,blue ,peacock ,blue ,dark ,green ,olive ,green ,irish ,green ,pink ,purple ,yellow ,seal ,brown ,old ,gold ,drab ,spalding 8,highest ,quality0 ,sweaters ,illustration ,we allow four inches for stretch in all our sweaters1 and sizes are marked accordingly4 ,it is suggested1 however1 that for very heavy men a size about two inches larger than coat measurement be ordered to insure a comfortable fit4 ,,worsted ,,sweaters4 ,made of special quality wool1 and exceedingly soft and pleasant to wear4 ,they are full fashioned to body and arms and put together by hand1 not simply stitched up on a machine as are the majority of garments sold as regular made goods4 ,all made with #i-;inch collars2 sizes #bh to #dd inches4 ,no4 ,,aa4 ,the proper style for use after heavy exercise1 inducing copious perspiration1 for reducing weight or getting into condition for athletic contests4 ,particularly suitable also for ,foot ,ball and ,skating4 ,heaviest sweater made4 ,in stock colors4 ,each4 #i4jj ,no4 ,a4 8,intercollegiate40 ,in stock colors4 ,special weight4 #g4jj ,no4 ,b4 ,heavy weight4 ,in stock colors4 #f4jj ,illustration3 ,front ,view ,illustration3 ,back ,view ,spalding ,combined ,knitted ,muffler and ,chest ,protector ,no4 ,m4 ,special weight2 highest quality worsted in solid stock colors to match our sweaters4 ,each1 #a4be ,,prices ,,subject ,,to ,,change ,,without ,,notice ,shaker ,sweater ,illustration3 ,in ,stock ,colors ,sizes #cj to #dd in4 ,fills a demand for as heavy a weight as our 8,highest ,quality0 grade1 but at a lower price4 ,no4 #c4 ,standard weight1 slightly lighter than ,no4 ,b4 ,each1 #d4jj ,spalding ,vest ,collar ,sweater ,illustration ,no4 ,,bg4 ,best quality worsted1 good weight2 with extreme open or low neck4 ,in stock colors4 ,ea41 #f4jj ,,spalding ,,jacket ,,sweaters ,,stock ,,colors ,,plain ,,colors--,all ,spalding ,sweaters are supplied in any of the following stock colors at regular prices4 ,other colors to order only in any quality #ej;c4 each extra4 ,,gray ,,orange ,,black ,,white ,,maroon ,,scarlet ,,cardinal ,,navy ,,blue ,,royal ,,blue ,,columbia ,,blue ,,peacock ,,blue ,,dark ,,green ,,olive ,,green ,,irish ,,green ,,pink ,,purple ,,yellow ,,seal ,,brown ,,old ,,gold ,,drab ,,special ,,notice--,we will furnish any of the solid color sweaters mentioned below with one color body and another color 7not striped7 collar and cuffs in stock colors only at no extra charge4 ,this does not apply to the ,no4 #c;,,jb ,boys' ,sweater4 ,sizes #bh to #dd inch chest measurement4 ,we allow four inches for stretch in all our sweaters1 and sizes are marked accordingly4 ,it is suggested1 however1 that for very heavy men a size about two inches larger than coat measurement be ordered to insure a comfortable fit4 ,illustration3 ,no4 ,,vgp ,illustration3 ,no4 ,,vg4 ,showing special trimmed edging and cuffs supplied1 if desired1 on jacket sweaters at no extra charge4 ,,button ,,front ,no4 ,,vg4 ,best quality worsted1 heavy weight1 pearl buttons4 ,made in regular stock colors1 also in ,dark ,brown ,mixture4 ,each1 #g4jj ,no4 ,,dj4 ,fine worsted1 standard weight1 pearl buttons1 fine knit edging4 ,made in regular stock colors1 also in ,sage ,gray4 ,each1 #f4jj ,no4 #c;,j4 ,standard weight wool1 ,shaker knit1 pearl buttons4 ,in stock colors4 ,each1 #e4jj ,,with ,,pockets ,no4 ,,vgp4 ,best quality worsted1 heavy weight1 pearl buttons4 ,in stock colors4 ,with pocket on either side and a particularly convenient and popular style for golf players4 ,each1 #g4ej ,illustration3 ,no4 ,,cdw ,illustration3 ,no4 #c;,,jb ,spalding ,special ,base ,ball ,sweaters ,no4 ,,cdw4 ,good quality worsted1 ribbed knit4 ,in stock colors4 ,special trimmed edging and cuffs in stock colors supplied at no extra charge4 ,each1 #e4ej ,boys' ,jacket ,sweater ,no4 #c;,,jb4 ,this is an all wool jacket sweater1 with pearl buttons2 furnished only in sizes from #cj to #cf inches chest measurement4 ,in stock colors4 ,each1 #c4ej ,illustration ,spalding ,ladies' ,sweaters ,knit in the ,spalding athletic stitch of best quality long fibre worsted2 full fashioned to shape of body on special machine and finished by hand4 ,cuffs1 pocket and edging of special stitch4 ,good quality pearl buttons4 ,patch pockets4 ,attractive in appearance and1 being properly made1 they fit well and give satisfactory wear4 ,furnished in regular stock colors4 ,no4 ,,ldj4 ,ladies' ,sweater1 regular button front4 ,each1 #h4jj ,no4 ,,lwj4 ,with special reversible collar1 as on our ,men's ,no4 ,,wj ,automobile ,sweater4 ,each1 #aj4jj ,the ,spalding ,official ,intercollegiate ,foot ,ball ,illustration ,this is the ,,only ,,official ,,college ,,foot ,,ball1 and is used in every important match played in this country4 ,guaranteed absolutely if seal of box is unbroken4 ,we pack with leather case and guaranteed pure ,para rubber bladder 7no composition71 an inflater1 lacing needle and rawhide lace4 ,no4 ,j#e4 ,complete1 #e4jj ,,we ,,guarantee every ,spalding ,foot ,ball to be perfect in material and workmanship and correct in shape and size when inspected at our factory4 ,if any defect is discovered during the first game in which it is used1 or during the first day's practice use1 and if returned at once1 we will replace same under this guarantee4 ,we do not guarantee against ordinary wear nor against defect in shape or size that is not discovered immediately after the first day's use4 ,owing to the superb quality of every ,spalding ,foot ,ball1 our customers have grown to expect a season's use of one ball1 and at times make unreasonable claims under our guarantee which we will not allow4 ,illustration3 ,a4 ,g4 ,spalding ,bros4 ,spalding ,all-,steel ,playground ,apparatus ,acknowledged as the ,standard4 ,specified and purchased by practically all ,municipal ,park and ,playground ,commissions in ,america4 ,illustration ,illustration ,illustration3 ,correspondence ,invited4 ,illustration3 ,special ,plans and ,estimates on ,request4 ,,spalding ,,playground ,,apparatus ,,is ,,used ,,in ,alameda1 ,cal4 ,allegheny1 ,pa4 ,ashburnham1 ,mass4 ,baltimore1 ,md4 ,bayonne1 ,n4 ,j4 ,bloomfield1 ,n4 ,j4 ,boston1 ,mass4 ,brooklyn1 ,n4 ,y4 ,bryn ,mawr1 ,pa4 ,buffalo1 ,n4 ,y4 ,catskill1 ,n4 ,y4 ,chicago1 ,ill4 ,cincinnati1 ,o4 ,cleveland1 ,o4 ,dallas1 ,texas ,dayton1 ,o4 ,denver1 ,col4 ,dongan ,hills1 ,n4 ,y4 ,east ,orange1 ,n4 ,j4 ,forest ,park1 ,md4 ,ft4 ,plain1 ,n4 ,y4 ,ft4 ,wayne1 ,ind4 ,galesburg1 ,ill4 ,geneva1 ,n4 ,y4 ,greeley1 ,col4 ,hamilton1 ,ontario1 ,can4 ,havana1 ,cuba ,hoboken1 ,n4 ,j4 ,jersey ,city1 ,n4 ,j4 ,kansas ,city1 ,mo4 ,kentfield1 ,cal4 ,lancaster1 ,pa4 ,leavenworth1 ,kan4 ,lexington1 ,ind4 ,lockhart1 ,ala4 ,los ,angeles1 ,cal4 ,louisville1 ,ky4 ,lowell1 ,mass4 ,lynn1 ,mass4 ,madison1 ,n4 ,j4 ,melrose1 ,mass4 ,meridian1 ,miss4 ,milwaukee1 ,wis4 ,morristown1 ,n4 ,j4 ,nashville1 ,tenn4 ,naugatuck1 ,ct4 ,newark1 ,n4 ,j4 ,new ,brunswick1 ,n4 ,j4 ,new ,haven1 ,ct4 ,new ,london1 ,ct4 ,new ,paltz1 ,n4 ,y4 ,new ,york1 ,n4 ,y4 ,oakland1 ,cal4 ,omaha1 ,neb4 ,orange1 ,n4 ,j4 ,oswego1 ,n4 ,y4 ,pasadena1 ,cal4 ,passaic1 ,n4 ,j4 ,philadelphia1 ,pa4 ,pittsburgh1 ,pa4 ,pocatello1 ,idaho ,polk1 ,pa4 ,portland1 ,me4 ,portland1 ,ore4 ,porto ,barrios1 ,s4 ,am4 ,pueblo1 ,col4 ,reading1 ,pa4 ,rochester1 ,n4 ,y4 ,rye1 ,n4 ,y4 ,sag ,harbor1 ,n4 ,y4 ,san ,jose1 ,cal4 ,seattle1 ,wash4 ,springfield1 ,mass4 ,somerville1 ,mass4 ,st4 ,louis1 ,mo4 ,summit1 ,n4 ,j4 ,utica1 ,n4 ,y4 ,walla ,walla1 ,wash4 ,washington1 ,d4 ,c4 ,watertown1 ,mass4 ,watervleit1 ,n4 ,y4 ,westfield1 ,mass4 ,wilkes-,barre1 ,pa4 ,winnipeg1 ,man41 ,can4 ,winthrop1 ,mass4 ,worcester1 ,mass4 ,ypsilanti1 ,mich4 ,a4 ,g4 ,,spalding ,,bros41 ,inc4 ,gymnasium and ,playground ,contract ,department ,,chicopee1 ,,mass4 ,spalding 8,official ,national ,league0 ,,reg4 ,u4,s4 ,,pat4 ,,off4 ,ball ,illustration ,official ,ball of the ,game for over ,thirty ,years ,adopted by the ,national ,league in #ahgh1 and the only ball used in ,championship games since that time4 ,each ball wrapped in tinfoil1 packed in a separate box1 and sealed in accordance with the latest ,league regulations4 ,warranted to last a full game when used under ordinary conditions4 ,no4 #a4 ,each1 #a4be ,per ,dozen1 #ae4jj ,illustration ,durand-,steel ,lockers ,illustration3 ,some of the #f1jjj ,durand-,steel ,lockers ,installed in the ,public ,gymnasiums of ,chicago4 #ab #ae #db1 ,double ,tier4 ,illustration3 ,six ,lockers ,in ,double ,tier ,illustration3 ,three ,lockers ,in ,single ,tier ,wooden lockers are objectionable1 because they attract vermin1 absorb odors1 can be easily broken into1 and are dangerous on account of fire4 ,lockers made from wire mesh or expanded metal afford little security1 as they can be easily entered with wire cutters4 ,clothes placed in them become covered with dust1 and the lockers themselves present a poor appearance1 resembling animal cages4 ,durand-,steel ,lockers are made of finest grade furniture steel and are finished with gloss black1 furnace-baked japan 7#djj71 comparable to that used on hospital ware1 which will never flake off nor require refinishing1 as do paints and enamels4 ,durand-,steel ,lockers are usually built with doors perforated full length in panel design with sides and backs solid4 ,this prevents clothes in one locker from coming in contact with wet garments in adjoining lockers1 while plenty of ventilation is secured by having the door perforated its entire length1 but1 if the purchaser prefers1 we perforate the backs also4 ,the cost of ,durand-,steel ,lockers is no more than that of first-class wooden lockers1 and they last as long as the building1 are sanitary1 secure1 and1 in addition1 are fire-proof4 ,,the ,,following ,,standard ,,sizes ,,are ,,those ,,most ,,commonly ,,used3 ,,double ,,tier #ab #ab #cf ,inch #ae #ae #cf ,inch #ab #ab #db ,inch #ae #ae #db ,inch ,,single ,,tier #ab #ab #fj ,inch #ae #ae #fj ,inch #ab #ab #gb ,inch #ae #ae #gb ,inch ,,special ,,sizes ,,made ,,to ,,order4 ,we are handling lockers as a special contract business1 and shipment will in every case be made direct from the factory in ,chicago4 ,if you will let us know the number of lockers1 size and arrangement1 we shall be glad to take up1 through correspondence1 the matter of prices4 ,,prompt ,,attention ,,given ,a4 ,g4 ,,spalding ,,bros4 ,,for ,,complete ,,list ,,of ,,to ,,any ,,communications ,,stores ,,in ,,all ,,large ,,stores ,,see ,,inside ,,front ,,addressed ,,to ,,us ,,cities ,,cover ,,of ,,this ,,book ,prices in effect ,january #e1 #aiaj4 ,subject to change without notice4 ,for ,canadian prices see special ,canadian catalogue4 ,the following selection of items from their latest ,catalogue will give an idea of the great variety of ,,athletic ,,goods manufactured by ,a4 ,g4 ,,spalding ,,bros4 ,,send ,,for ,a ,,free ,,copy4 ,archery ,bags-- ,bat ,cricket ,striking ,uniform ,balls-- ,base ,basket ,cricket ,field ,hockey ,foot1 ,college ,foot1 ,rugby ,foot1 ,soccer ,golf ,hand ,indoor ,medicine ,playground ,squash ,tennis ,volley ,water ,polo ,bandages1 ,elastic ,bathing ,suits ,bats-- ,base ,ball ,cricket ,belts ,caps-- ,base ,ball ,university ,water ,polo ,chest ,weights ,circle1 ,seven-,foot ,coats1 ,base ,ball ,collars1 ,swimming ,corks1 ,running ,covers1 ,racket ,cricket ,goods ,croquet ,goods ,discus1 ,olympic ,dumb ,bells ,emblems ,equestrian ,polo ,exerciser1 ,home ,felt ,letters ,fencing ,sticks ,field ,hockey ,flags-- ,college ,foul1 ,base ,ball ,marking1 ,golf ,foils1 ,fencing ,foot ,balls-- ,association ,college ,rugby ,glasses1 ,base ,ball-- ,sun ,automobile ,gloves-- ,base ,ball ,boxing ,cricket ,fencing ,foot ,ball ,golf ,handball ,hockey1 ,ice ,glove ,softener ,goals-- ,basket ,ball ,foot ,ball ,hockey1 ,ice ,golf ,clubs ,golf ,counters ,golfette ,gymnasium1 ,home ,gymnasium ,board ,hammers1 ,athletic ,hats1 ,university ,head ,harness ,health ,pull ,hockey ,sticks1 ,ice ,hole ,cutter1 ,golf ,hole ,rim1 ,golf ,horse1 ,vaulting ,hurdles1 ,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 ,markers1 ,tennis ,masks-- ,base ,ball ,fencing ,nose ,masseur1 ,abdominal ,mattresses ,megaphones ,mitts-- ,base ,ball ,handball ,striking ,bag ,moccasins ,nets-- ,cricket ,golf ,driving ,tennis ,volley ,ball ,numbers1 ,competitors' ,pads-- ,chamois1 ,fencing ,foot ,ball ,sliding1 ,base ,ball ,pants-- ,base ,ball ,basket ,ball ,foot ,ball1 ,college ,foot ,ball1 ,rugby ,hockey1 ,ice ,running ,pennants1 ,college ,plates-- ,base ,ball ,shoe ,home ,marking1 ,tennis ,pitchers' ,box ,pitchers' ,toe ,teeing1 ,golf ,platforms1 ,striking ,bag ,poles-- ,vaulting ,polo1 ,roller1 ,goods ,posts-- ,backstop1 ,tennis ,lawn ,tennis ,protectors-- ,abdomen ,base ,ball ,body ,eye ,glass ,push ,ball ,quoits ,rackets1 ,tennis ,rings-- ,exercising ,swinging ,rowing ,machines ,roque ,sacks1 for ,sack ,racing ,score ,board1 ,golf ,score ,books ,score ,tablets1 ,base ,ball ,shirts-- ,athletic ,base ,ball ,shoes-- ,base ,ball ,basket ,ball ,bowling ,clog ,cross ,country ,cricket ,fencing ,foot ,ball1 ,association ,foot ,ball1 ,college ,foot ,ball1 ,rugby ,foot ,ball1 ,soccer ,golf ,gymnasium ,jumping ,running ,skating ,squash ,tennis ,shot-- ,athletic ,indoor ,massage ,skates-- ,ice ,roller ,skis ,sleeve1 ,pitchers ,snow ,shoes ,squash ,goods ,straps-- ,base ,ball ,for ,three-,legged ,race ,skate ,stockings ,striking ,bags ,suits-- ,basket ,ball ,gymnasium ,gymnasium1 ,ladies' ,running ,soccer ,swimming ,union ,foot ,ball ,supporters ,ankle ,wrist ,suspensories ,sweaters ,tether ,tennis ,tights-- ,full ,wrestling ,knee ,toboggans ,trapeze ,trunks-- ,bathing ,velvet ,worsted ,umpire ,indicator ,uniforms ,wands1 ,calisthenic ,watches1 ,stop ,water ,wings ,weights1 #ef-lb4 ,whitely ,exercisers ,wrestling ,equipment ,standard ,policy ,a ,standard ,quality must be inseparably linked to a ,standard ,policy4 ,without a definite and ,standard ,mercantile ,policy1 it is impossible for a manufacturer to long maintain a ,standard ,quality4 ,to market his goods through the jobber1 a manufacturer must provide a profit for the jobber as well as the retail dealer4 ,to meet these conditions of ,dual ,profits1 the manufacturer is obliged to set a proportionately high list price on his goods to the consumer4 ,to enable the glib salesman1 when booking his orders1 to figure out attractive profits to both the jobber and retailer1 these high list prices are absolutely essential2 but their real purpose will have been served when the manufacturer has secured his order from the jobber1 and the jobber has secured his order from the retailer4 ,however1 these deceptive high list prices are not fair to the consumer1 who does not1 and1 in reality1 is not ever expected to pay these fancy list prices4 ,when the season opens for the sale of such goods1 with their misleading but alluring high list prices1 the retailer begins to realize his responsibilities1 and grapples with the situation as best he can1 by offering 8special discounts10 which vary with local trade conditions4 ,under this system of merchandising1 the profits to both the manufacturer and the jobber are assured2 but as there is no stability maintained in the prices to the consumer1 the keen competition amongst the local dealers invariably leads to a demoralized cutting of prices by which the profits of the retailer are practically eliminated4 ,this demoralization always reacts on the manufacturer4 ,the jobber insists on lower1 and still lower1 prices4 ,the manufacturer1 in his turn1 meets this demand for the lowering of prices by the only way open to him1 viz43 the cheapening and degrading of the quality of his product4 ,the foregoing conditions became so intolerable that1 ten years ago1 in #ahii1 ,a4 ,g4 ,spalding ,bros4 determined to rectify this demoralization in the ,athletic ,goods ,trade1 and inaugurated what has since become known as 8,the ,spalding ,policy40 ,the 8,spalding ,policy0 eliminates the jobber entirely1 so far as ,spalding ,goods are concerned1 and the retail dealer secures his supply of ,spalding ,athletic ,goods direct from the manufacturer under a restricted retail price arrangement by which the retail dealer is assured a fair1 legitimate and certain profit on all ,spalding ,athletic ,goods1 and the consumer is assured a ,standard ,quality and is protected from imposition4 ,the 8,spalding ,policy0 is decidedly for the interest and protection of the users of ,athletic ,goods1 and acts in two ways3 ,,first--,the user is assured of genuine ,official ,standard ,athletic ,goods1 and the same fixed prices to everybody4 ,,second--,as manufacturers1 we can proceed with confidence in purchasing at the proper time1 the very best raw materials required in the manufacture of our various goods1 well ahead of their respective seasons1 and this enables us to provide the necessary quantity and absolutely maintain the ,spalding ,standard of ,quality4 ,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 ,york1 ,chicago and other stores4 ,all ,spalding dealers1 as well as users of ,spalding ,athletic ,goods1 are treated exactly alike1 and no special rebates or discriminations are allowed to anyone4 ,positively1 nobody2 not even officers1 managers1 salesmen or other employes of ,a4 ,g4 ,spalding ,bros41 or any of their relatives or personal friends1 can buy ,spalding ,athletic ,goods at a discount from the regular catalogue prices4 ,this1 briefly1 is the 8,spalding ,policy10 which has already been in successful operation for the past ten years1 and will be indefinitely continued4 ,in other words1 8,the ,spalding ,policy0 is a 8square deal0 for everybody4 ,a4 ,g4 ,,spalding ,,bros4 ,by ,a4 ,g4 ,spalding4 ,,president4 ---------------------------------------- -------------------------------- ,,transcriber',s ,,notes #a4 ,changed 8etc41 is0 to 8etc41 and is0 in the description for pamphlet no4 #cdj4 #b4 ,changed 8culls in stock0 to 8cuffs in stock04 #c4 ,silently corrected typographical errors4 #d4 ,retained anachronistic and non-standard spellings as printed4 #e4 ,enclosed italics font in underscores4 #f4 ,enclosed bold font in equals4