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A. G. SPALDING & BROS.,

1111 Walnut Street,
Kansas City, Mo.
 ^.- G. Spalding & Bros.

Maintain their own Houses for distributing the

SPALDING
Complete Line of

ATHLETIC GOODS
in the following cities:

NEW YORK CITY CHICAGO

126-128 Nassau Street 147-149 Wabash Avenue
23-33 West 42d Street SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
PHILADELPHIA 134 Geary Street
1013 Filbert Street DENVER. COL.
BOSTON. MASS. 1616 Arapahoe Street
73 Federal Street ST. LOUIS. MO.
BALTIMORE. MD. 708 Pine Stroet

320 N. Howard Street

KANSAS CITY. MO.
BUFFALO. N. Y. 1111 Walnut Street

611 Main Street CINCINNATI. O.

Fountain Square,
PITTSBURG. PA. 27 East Fifth Street
507 Wood Street
MINNEAPOLIS. MINN.
WASHINGTON. D. C.
507 Second Avenue. South
709 14th Street, N. W. NEW
(Colorado Building)
ORLEANS. LA.
140 Carondelet Street
SYRACUSE. N. Y.
University Block
HAMBURG. GERMANY
15 Alter Wandrahm
MONTREAL. CAN. LONDON. ENG.
443 St. James Street
53. 54. 55. Fetter Lane
Communications cHrected to A. G. Spalding & Bros., at any
aoove addresses, will receive prompt of the
attention.

Wholesale and Retail Distributors

PORTLAND, ORE. ANPFT pq r at
LOS ^^G^^^^.
Honey^an Harfware %^^^
JACKSONVILLE. PLA.-The
Co. ^^^
H. & W. B. Drew Co.
 TO ATHLETES
'pHIS business, which you know of so well, to-day— A. G. Spalding & Bros.*, the largest
manufacturers and distributors of Athletic Goods in the world— was, thirty years
ago, only an idea. At that time, in this country, there was no such thing as an Athletic
Business, or, in fact, even an Athletic Store, as it would be called to-day. No one catered
to the requirements of athletes, who, as a class, were not deemed worthy of consideration,
and in no one store could a complete line of Athletic Goods be found.
The firm of A. G. Spalding & Bros, was started in March, 1876, with the idea of

catering to Athletes solely, and with the purpose of supplying goods that could compel
attention because of their quality. Base Balls were taken up first, and Base Ball Equip-
ment, Suits, etc. ; nothing being put out unless the quality was positively right. As other
lines were added, this same principle was followed religiously, until to-day the Spalding

line of Athletic Equipment includes practically everything required by an athlete, no

matter in what sport he may be interested.
The personal ambition of the founders has been gratified ah-eady in the building up
of this business, which has been successful from the start, first of all because there was a
demand for Athletic Goods of reliable quality, and second, because we have been able to
supply this demand. However, the personal ambitions or desires of anyone cannot be
allowed to enter into the decision as to whether Spalding Athletic Goods shall continue to
be made as they have been for the past thirty years, and we are gratified that the original

principles underlying this business— reliability and satisfaction to the user— have been so
well drilled into the minds, hearts and hands of each Manager of our Branch Stores, each

Manager of our Factories, and, in fact, each and every one of our employees, that the
Athletes of the United States, of Canada, of England, and of every other country where
Athletic Goods are used, may be certain that their wi;/hes and demands will always be
considered as paramount, and Spalding Quality will never be deteriorated, even to satisfy
the ever increasing demands for cheapness, in the face of a rising market in raw material
We shall continue to supply Athletic Goods at fair prices, with satisfaction guaranteed,
and we beUeve this determination of ours will be appreciated by all those who consider
Quality as of paramount importance.

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January 1, 1906.

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INDEX .^1
Page Page Page
Abdomen Protector . 30 Gloves, Striking Bag 101 Score Books, Base Ball . 21
Archery Goods . . 82.83 Goals, Basket Ball 92 Score Books, Basket Ball
Athletic Paraphernalia 90 Goals, Field Hockey Score Book, Cricket
Badminton . . 72 Goals, Foot Ball . . 73 Score Books, Golf .
Bags, Striking . . 100. 101 Golf Clubs . . . 59-65 Score Books, Tennis
Balls, Base . . 5-7 Golf Goods . . . 59-72 Scoring Tablets . .

Balls, Basket „ . 92 Grips. Athletic , . 35. 89 Shin Guards, Field Hock ey

Balls, Cricket . . 77 Guy Ropes and Pegs 55 Shirts, Base Ball . . 25
Balls, Croquet , . 81 Hammers, Athletic 88 Shirts, Outing . . . 40
Balls. Hand , . % Handle Covers, Rubber 56 Shirts, Quarter Sleeve 42
Balls, Field Hockey Hats. University Shirts, Sleeveless . . 42
Balls. Golf . . . 67, 72 Hats. Outing . . Shoes, Base Ball . . 29
Balls, Medicine . , 96 Home Gymnasium 118 Shoes, Basket Ball 43
Balls, Tennis . _-
50. 51 Horizontal Bars . 117. 119 Shoes, Bowling . . . 43
Balls, Squash . . 58 Hurdles. Safety . Shoes, Cross Country . 34
Balls, Volley . . Hob Nails . . 37,69 Shoes, Cricket . . . 45
Balls, Water Polo . Horns. Umpires' 90 Shoes, Foot Ball . . 74
Bandages, Elastic . 28 Indian Clubs . . 112, 113 Shoes, Golf .... 37
Bars. Ash . . . 113 Inflaters, Striking Bag 101 Shoes. Gymnasium 43.44
Bar Stalls . . . 111 Jackets. Swimming 32 Shoes. Indoor Jumping 35
Bars. Doorway . . 117 Jerseys 31 Shoes. J umping . . 34
Bases. Base Ball 20 Jersey Shirts . . . 24 Shoes. Indoor Running 35
Basket Ball Wear . 93 Knee Tights . . . 42 Shoes. Running , . . 34
Bats, Base Ball 8-10 Lanes for Sprints . 90 Shoes, Squash . . . 43
Bats. Cricket . . . 76 Lawn Bowls . . . 84 Shoes. Tennis . . . 43,45
Bat Bags. Base Ball 21 Markers. Tennis 57 Shoe Plates. Base Ball 19
Bat Bags, Cricket . 79 Masks. Base Ball . 18 Shot
Bathing Suits . . 32, 33 Mattresses . . . 117 Skates, Roller . . .

Belts 27. 28 Megaphones . . . 91 Sleeve Bands ....

Bladders .... 92. 101 Mitts. Base Ball 11-15 Slippers, Bathing . .

Boundary Plates. Base Ball 20 Mitts, Striking Bag 101 Stockings

Bows, Archery . . . . 82, 83 Nets, Cricket . . . 79 Stop Board .... 90
Caddy Bags . . Numbers, Competitors 35 Stop Watch ....
Canvas Bags, Waterproof Paint, Golf . . 71 Supporters .... 29, 30
Caps, Base Ball . . Pants, Athletic . 41 Suspensories . 30
Caps, University . Pants. Base Ball 25 Sweaters. . , 24 36,37
Caps, Outing . . 39 Pants. Cricket . 40 Swivels, Striking Bag
100
Centre Forks, Iron . 56 Pants. Foot Ball 74 Take-Off Board . .. 90
Centre Straps. Canvas 56 Pants. Running . 35 Tape, Rubber Adhesive 66
Chest Weights . . 114, 116 Pistol. Starter's 90 Tapes, Marking . .. 67
Circle. 7-ft. . . . 90 Plates. Base Ball Shoe 19 Tapes, Measuring . . 20,90
Clock Golf . . . 72 Plates, Batsmen's Box 20 Tennis Rackets . . . 46-49
Coats, Base Ball 24 Plates. Home .... 20 Tennis Nets .... 62, 53
Corks, Running . . . - 35 Plates, Marking . . 57 Tennis Posts ... 53, 64,55
Cricket Goods . . . 76-79 fates. Pitchers' Toe . 19 Tether Tennis . . 67
Croquet Goods, . . . 80. 81 Plates, Pitchers' Box 20 Tights. Full Length 42
Deck Shuffleboard . 85 Poles, Vaulting . . . 89 Toe Board .... 90
Deir lel Shirts _
. . 41 Polo. Roller .... 95 Trapeze 117. 118
jDiscus, Olympic 89 Protection for Shoe Plates 29 Trousers, Tennis, Outing 40
Disks, Striking Bag io2-104 Protection for Shoe Spikes 35 Trousers, Y. M. C. A 42
Dumb Bells . . . 112. 113 Protectors, Base Ball 19 Trunks. Velvet . .42 .

Elastic Bandages . 28 Protector. Thumb . . . 92 Trunks. Worsted 32 .

.... .....
,

Emblems 26 Push Ball 95 Umpire Indicator . 21

Equestrian Polo 87 Pushers, Chamois . . . 35 Uniforms. Base Ball , 22.23
Exercisers, Home . 105 Puttees, Golf 37 Uniform Bags . . 21
Exercisers, Whitely 105 Quoits ....... 85 Underwear, Athletic 41
....
,

Fencing Goods . . 106-110 Racket Covers 66 Vaulting Standards

Field Hockey Sticks 86 Rackets. Squash Tennis . 58 Volley Ball Standards
Flags. College . . 91 Racket Presses .... 56 Waist Reducing Machine 116
Foot Balls .... 73-75 Rackets Restrung . . . 51 Wands .... 113
Foul Flags , . . 20 Racquets, Squash . . . 58 Water Wings . ,
32
'^Joves, Base Ball . 16. 17 Reels for Tennis Posts . 55 Weights, 56-lb. . .
88
G ">ves. Boxing . . 97, 98. 99 Rings, Swinging . . 117, 118 Whistles, Referees' 90
Gloves, Cricket . . 78 Rink Skates 94 Wrist Machines . ,
105
Gloves, Foot Ball . 30 RoqueSets 81 Wrestling Machine 116
Gloves, Golf . . . Rowing Machines ... 115
 The Spalding Policy
DIRECT FROM FACTORY TO CONSUMER THROUGH THE
MEDIUM OF THE RETAIL DEALER
SPALDING ATHLETIC GOODS are on sale in stores located in practically every
any size in the United States, and at our various Branch Stores and
to.vn of
Depots, list of which we give on cover page of this catalogue. We prefer that
you patronize your local dealer, but we will furnish our goods direct to consumers
where they cannot be obtained, or will not be furnished by the local dealer, under the
conditions named below.

Prices on Spalding Trade-Marked Goods are based entirely upon the cost of
manufacture, with a reasonable manufacturer's profit, and a reasonable profit to the
retail dealer added. Sales must be made at catalogue prices, except that for special
orders by express or from distant points, the re^il' dealer is justified in asking
a
reasonable amount in excess of our catalogue prices to cover express and other
charges. This is no more than just, considering that the prices we quote in this
catalogue are for delivery at our Branch Stores or Depots, and if ordered from any
of
these points receiver would have to pay the express or carriage charges.

Other goods may be offered at a less price than those quoted in our catalogue,
but only by degrading quality. No one can- furnish athletic goods of equal quality
at
a less price.

ioY/^/!^ty^

The Spalding Guarantee

\U^ promise to each purchaser of an article bearing our Trade Mark absolute
satisfaction, and agree to replace, free of charge, any Spalding
article which
proves defective under ordinary conditions and after fair usage.
Transportation charges must be prepaid on articles returned for
replacement oi
repair. If this is nof done we shall refuse to accept delivery from
transportation
company. If the claim is allowed, the return carrying charges will
be prepaid when
it is replaced.

January 1st, 1906.

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SPALDING
OFFICIAL LEAGUE BALL
is the Standard of the World
It is the Origmal League Ball It is the Universally Adopted League Ball
It is the Official League Ball It is the Best League Ball

It has been formally adopted as the Official Ball of

THE NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR 29 YEARS

Ithas also been adopted as the Official Ball for all
Championship Games by the following Professional
Leagues:
EASTERN LEAGUE for 19 years INTER-STATE LEAGUE for 9 years
NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE for 19 years NEW YORK STATE LEAGUE for 7 years
WESTERN LEAGUE for 15 years INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE for 5 years
TEXAS LEAGUE for 12 years NORTHWESTERN LEAGUE for 5 years
WESTERN ASSOCIATION for 11 years INDIANA. ILLINOIS and IOWA
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE for 10 years LEAGUE for 4 years

And by 22 other Professional Leagues that have

adopted the Spalding League Ball from 1 to i years.

npHE Spalding League Ball was first adopted by the National League in 1878, and
•• isthe only ball that has been used in,Championship League Games since that time.
In the recent great World's Championship Games in New York between the
New York Nationals and Philadelphia Americans the Spalding League Ball was used.

The Spalding
*
„
Official League Bali
„, ,
i?
^^ed by Yaie, Harvard.
Prmceton and all promi-
nent college teams. The soldiers and sailors in the United States Army and Navy use
it e;cclusively. In fact the Spalding League Ball is in universal use wherever Base
Ball is played.
Once in awhile a minor league will experiment for a short time with some other
ball, but invariably returns to the ,
^
KSSm'JSeSlUeSiSj Thc Standard of the World
NOTE— At the annual meeting of the National League of
Professional Base Ball Clubs, held in New York City,,
December lUh, 1905, the Spalding League Ball was for-
maUy adopted as the Official Ball of that organization for an
additioTial term of five years.

Mr. Harry C. PuUiam, President of the National League, under date of October 24th, 1905.
says:— "It gives me great pleasure to say that there was not one complaint registered against the
quality of the Spalding League Ball furnished the National League this past season by your company,
and so far as my information goes, I can say that the ball wag in every respect satisfactory.
BASE^ ^>.
BALL(^ Uall

Used exclusively by the National League, Minor Leagues, and by

all Intercollegiate and other Associations for over a quarter of a
century. Each ball wrapped in tinfoil and put in a separate box, and
sealed in accordance with the regulations of the National League
and American Association. Warranted to last a full game when
used under ordinary conditions.
No. 1. Official League Ball. Each, $1.25

"My boy wants a Spalding League Ball," says a father to the local deale.. i^^n i ivcci^ u. um nave
"Dc
something *
just as good," " is the reply. This satisfies the father, who buys the "just as good" bail, gives it to
!
his son, who says: "Why, this is not Spaldirig's " "Bui it is 'just as good,' " says the father. "Not on your
"I will take it back aod get the getauine Spaldug Ball or nothing." —An actual occuirence.
 BASE^ BASE
BALL l BALL
The Spalding 'Varsity League Ball
Regulation size and weight, fin6 selected horsehide cover, rubber centre, all wool yarn and far supe-
\rior in material and workmanship to any of the various imitations of our Official League Ball. War-
ranted to last a full game without losing its elasticity or shape.
No. X. Each. SI. OO

The Spalding Official Boys' League Ball

Made with horsehide cover, rubber
center and wound with wool yarn.
Same as our Official League Ball in
every respect except slightly smal-
ler in size. It is especially designed <
for junior clubs (composed of boys
under sixteen years of age), and all
games in which this ball is used will
be recognized as legal games, the
same as if played with the Official
League Ball. Warranted to last a
full game.

No. IB. Each, 75c.

Spalding Interscholastic League Ball

( Same quality as the !Varsity League, but smaller in size. Warranted to last a full game.
jm- J No. XB. Each, 50c.

J Spalding Spalding
Double Seam Ball Professional
Made with the same BaU
care and of the same Full size ball. Made
material as our
brALUH oij
Lg^g^g Ball;
League g^ij. the of carefully selected

DOUBLE StA"^/ double stitch is used material throughout,

its construction
rendering it doubly
and warranted first-

secure against rip- class- quality.

ping. Every ball is •
No. 2.
wrapped in tinfoil
and warranted to Each, 50c.
last a full game.
No. O. Spalding
Each, $ 1 .2.5
King of the
Spalding Diamond
Amateur Ball This ball is full size,

made of good ma-

Full size ball. Se-
lected horsehide terial and horsehide
cover, and well cover.
adapted for practice
games No. 6.
No. 3. Each, 50c. Each, 25c.

Each of the above balls is put up in separate box and

The pitcher of to-day does not have to test the ball that is thrown to him to see in just what way it has been
doctored by the home club, as was the case thirty years ago. The Spalding Official National League Ball
put an end to such sharp practice in ball playing and standardized the sport as nothing else could have done.
or has been able to do.
 BASE
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^BALL

A ^ very lively ball; Slightly under regu-

the inside is all rubber, lar size, horsehide
cover, and is very lively
making it the liveliest
carefully made and a
ballever offered at the perfect boys' size ball.
price. Put up in a sep- Put up in a separate
arate box and sealed. box and sealed.
No. id. Each, 25c. No. 7B. Each, 25c.

Horsehide cover and The best 15-cent ball l

well constructed. An ever put on the market. \|

excellent large size ball Each ball is put up

for boys. Put up in a
in a separate box and
separate box and
sealed. sealed.

No. ?. Each, 25c. No. 6. Each, 15c.

Sparain^
Eureka Ball
Nearly regulation
This ball is a little size and weight. The
under regulation size, best cheap ball for the
has a sheepskin cover, money on the market.
and is very lively. Put Each ball trade marked.
up in a separate box One dozen balls in a
and sealed. box.'

No. 14. Each, i6c. No. 8. Each, I Oc.

Spalding Spalding
Boys' Lively Rocket Ball
This is a good bound-
A good Boys' Lively
ing ball. Size,8inches;
Ball, juvenile size, two- weight, 4 ounces. The
piece cover. Each ball best 5-cent, two-piece-
cover ball in the mar-
trade - marked. One ket. One dozen balls
dozen balls in a box. in a box.

No. 9B. Each, lOc. No. 13. Each, 5c.

We do not ,maIce^pian<>fortes nor buiW houses, but we did make the Spalding Trade-Mark what it is and
have built it up to its present hjgh position, so it now stands for the best in athletic sports. Its tone is good
and its foundation secure.
 ,

\BASE ^ BASE
/BALL ^ P&»c BALL
IT AV
SPALDING GOLD MEDAL BATS

The " Every

popu- one of
larity t h es e
attained bats will be
by the found per-
Spalding fect in bal-
Gold Medal
ance, finish
Bats simply
illustrates the
and quality of
fact that in bat of
timber, all

making some .^,,, V thembeingmade

thing more than l-^Jj'J ('f most carefully
mere manufactu- selected best white
ring skill is neces- h
seasoned in
,

sary. The man who open sheds for three

makes a base ball bat years (not kiln dried)
should know just what and in placing our
is required, not merely
trade-mark and mark of
in a general way, but in
a special sense, and when
superiority upon them we
he shaping the timber
is
do so with perfect confi-
there must be within him dence that they will sustain
the knowledge and skill re- the reputation.of A.G. Spald-
quired to shape it so that the ing & Bros, for furnishing
balance will be perfect and goods of satisfactory quality.
the bulk left in thecorrectplace. Each bat is passed under the
This is something that comes only critical eye of one of the best
through experience, and we claim known old-time base ball players
that a bat-making career extending and carefully tested as to balance,
over twenty-nine years, with un- shape, quality of timber, weight,
equalled facilities at our command finish, etc., before being packed.
should be considered when players Be sure that the guarantee tag is
decide whose bats they will use, attached to each bat when you purchase.

No. GM. Spalding Gold Medal Plain Bat, Golden Finish. Each, $1.00 .

No. GMT. Spalding Gold Medal Taped Bat, White Wax Finish. <'
1.00
No. GMB. Spalding Boys' Gold Medal Plain Bat, Golden Finish, Boys' Size. " .50

If f P\\ When you have an athledc article that is just right you seldom have to look for the trade-mark, but if you /tO j))
 Spalding Mushroom Bat
Patented Aug. r. lOOS

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 BASE
BALL

SPALDING TRADE-MARKED BATS

Since 1877, when we introduced the Spalding line of Jrade^Marked Bats' they have
been recognized
as standard by players to whom quality is a considerationT" Wherever possible,
we have improved
both style and quality from time to time, and the assortment as now made up
comprises absolutely
the most up-to-date and thoroughly trustworthy styles that can be produced.
The timber used in
their construction is seasoned from two to three years before using, thus ensuring not only a
lighter and stronger bat, but also retaining the
life quality and driving power of the natural wood.

SPALDING MEN'S BATS

^2<y. k:^/^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^ Superior quality, fine polish

^^ finish
Each, 75c.
No. 3-Q. Spalding Wagon Tongue Ash Bat,- League quality, special finish,

OX.
burning
spotted

Spalding "Axletree" Bat, finest straight grained ash; tape Wound handle
^ 60c.
25c.
2X. Spalding Black Band Bat, extra quality ash. . . . . , S5c.
SPALDING BOYS* BATS

No. lO
Spalding Junior League Bat, extra quality ash, spotted burning.
Each, 26c.
Spalding Boys' Bat, selected quality ash, polished and varnished: aat.iau
-TT »
finish. . .
lOc.
Youths' Bat; good quality
5c.

L "^*ij- ^^^} «/ household word in every home where there is a boy. He knows what he wants
the Spalding Irade-Mark— t»ec»use it always adorns implements used by the most successful players in
cv«iy branch of spott.

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 BASE^ ?BASE
BALL( i^ Uall
SPALDING BASE BALL CATCHERS' MITTS come so close to the point of perfection in the opinion
in the country that it is exceedingly difficult,
even with our most
of the molt prominent players
SUo-drt?equSent to produce something that can be considered an improvement, either from
design, finish or material. We spend a great amount yearly m
— Sity or
the vlCof greater improved
i^ •> investigating improved tan-
ning processes, and at our fac-
tory, we maintain an expen-
sive department devoted
wholly to the one object of im-
proving the mechanical con-
struction of our goods. All
these efforts on our part can-
not fail to bring nearer to the
objective point —
perfection
—the quality of Spalding Base
Ball Catchers' Mitts, in com-
mon with the other items in
our comprehensive line of ath-
letic supplies.

No. 9-0.
Spalding "Three and Out'
No. 8-0. Spalding "Professional'
No.9-0. Spalding "Three and Out' Catchers* Mitt.
Molded Face. We believe this mitt,with its patented Molded" face, will prove a revelation not on y
to those old-time players who recollect the "make shift"
arrangements they had to put up with twenty
and odd years ago, but also to the newer generation, who h^ve \yitnes3ed many
™P/ovement3 in the
construction of catchers' mitts. Material throughout is best obtainable and \ve select for the face only
stretching and molding process which enables
leather which is perfectly tanned, because of the peculiar
kind on the face. Padded with
us to produce a perfect 'pocket, with no seams or rough places of any
' '
'

best hair felt, metal eyelets and steel wire lacing, leather strap and brass. buckle Each, $8.00
fastening at back
of white buck, specially selected and
ami Face quality
No. 8-0. Spalding "Professional ra*^K«.rc»V^icners Mitt procurable. Made without heel
^^^^
Sides and back of finest
pad; padding in accordance with the ideas of the best professional catchers.
quality calfskin, padded with the best hair felt, rawhide lacing at back, strap-and- Each, $7.p0
buckle fastening, reinforced and laced at thumb. . . . • ^^^^^^^^^^^
Spalding "Perfection"
Catchers' Mitt No. 7-0
Leather finest quality calfskin;
padding best hair felt and every
other item of manufacture best
obtainable; patent lace back,
rawhide lacing; thumb rein-
forced and laced, double row of
stitching on heel pad, strap-
and-buckle fas- Each, $6.00
tening at back. 1

Spalding "Black Leather"'

Mitt No. 7-OR
Of black leather, equal in qual-
ity to the leather in our No.
7-0 Mitt, and every other de-
tail of manufacture similar to No. 7-OR. Spaldint; "Black Leather"
that mitt.-' Each, $6.00
ALL STYLES MADE IN RIGHTS AND LEFTS

" athletic article branded wuh some

as Good" dealer persuade you into accept, ng any
Dont lei the lusl
may be for h,s interest to do so but not for yours. St.ck to .he Spaldmg Trade-Mark
u„kni«^ name. 1.

and you are always saf*-

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All of the Mitts listed on this page are full size for men's use, and in every particular and detail of
inanufacture yrill be found thoroughly up-to-date. Equipped with strap-and-buckle fastening at back;
reinforced and laced at thumb, and made with our patent laced back.

Spalding
Spalding
No. 0. Mitt
"League" Mitt
Face, sides and finger-
Made of sl)ecial gray piece made of velvet
tanned leather, very tanned brown leather
soft and pliable, f.|
and the back of selected
leavily padded, and '
asbestos buck, well pad-
without heel pad. No heel pad.

An old favorite.
^lyjf bility.
Ko. 6-0. $4.00 '^'^
No. O. Each, $2.50

«lI)ecker_Patent^ Mitt
Made with face, sides and fingerpiece of vel-

vet tanned brown leather and back of selected

asbestos buck, well padded and double row of
stitching on heel pad, with the addition of a
heavy piece of sole leather on back for extra
protection to the hand and fingers.

No. OX. Each, «3.00

Showing Back of No. OX Mitt

Spalding
No. OA Mitt Spalding
Extra large arid Amateur Mitt
heavily padded. Vel-
vet tanned brown Made of extra quality as-
leather face and bestos buck, perspiration
special tanned lea-
proof, extremely tough
ther fingerpiece and
back. Extremely and durable. A very poi^
well made, and ular Mitt
double row of stitch-
ing on heel pad. No. A Each, « 1. 50
No. OA. S2.00
>LL STYLES MADE IN RIGHTS AND LEFTS

'man behind the appreciates the merits of Spalding Catches' Mitts, He is the
jtrive U) please.

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 ?BASE
BALL i ^BALL
Spalding Practice Mitt Spalding Dollar Mitt
Spalding Youths' Mitt Patent Lace Back Patent Lace Back
Patent Lace Back

Superior quality youths' mitt. Made

face Men's size. Face and back of
with extra quahty white buck Men's size. Made throughout of
buck, sides of firm tanned
and finger piece, extremely tough asbestos Reinforced and laced at good quality oil tanned leather.
and durable; well padded -reinforced leather. Reinforced and laced at thumb;
row thumb, double row of stitching
and laced at thumb and double pad; strap-and-buckle
strap-and-buckle fastenmg at back.
strap-and- on heel No
of stitching oh heel pad; heel pad.
fastening at back.
buckle fastening at back. No. D. Each, $ .OO
No. B. Each, $ I .OO I

No. AB. Each. S I .OO

Spalding Junior Mitt
Spalding Youths* Mitt
Patent Lace Back Patent Lace Back

Made with good quality gray Most popular mitt made; face
buck face and back, and oil

rein-
and back of asbestos buck;
tanned leather sides ;
thumb.
well padded; laced
forced and laced thumb;
strap-and-buckle fastening No heel pad^

at back. No heel pad. Each, 25c.

No. CB.
AA. Each. 50c.

Spalding No. 5 Mitt

Spalding No. 7 Mitt

Improved style; face and back made

Men's size. Improved style. Face of asbestos buck; laced
thumb well ;_

and back of asbestos buck extra

;

heavily- padded; reinforced

and Face of asbestos buck; cranvas padded and double row of stitching
double padded on heel pad.
laced at thumb joint and back; good size and well
row of stitching on heel pad. No. 5. Each, 25c.
Each, 60c No. 7. Each, lOc.
No. 4.
RIGHTS AND LJFTS
ALL "styles made IN

'
^^ and quality is never allowed to detenoratc.

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ALL THE MITTS DESCRIBED BELOW ARE EQUIPPED WITH STRAP-AND-BUCKLE FASTENING AT BACK
Spalding First Basemen's Mitt
Highest quality material and workmanship and adapts itself
to the conformation of the hand without any necessity for
breaking in. The only really correct first basemen's mitt.
Made of fine selected and specially tanned calfskin, ex-
tremely well made throughout, leather lined and padded
to meet the special requirements of a baseman's mitt
rawhide lacing all around, double row of stitching on
heel pad.
No. BX. First Basemen's Mitt. Each, $4.00
Spalding "Black Leather" First Basemen's Mitt
Similar to No. BX in design and finish, but made of a
superior quality of black leather.
No. BXRj Each, $4.00
rrofessional First Basemen's Mitt No. CX First Basemen's Mitt

Composed of same quality materials and workman- Fine quality and finish made on same lines as No.
;

ship^ as in our No. BX First Basemen's Mitt. It has BX Mitt face of specially tanned drab leather back
; ;

no heel pad and is made up especially for professional of firm tanned brown leather, extra well padded at
use. wrist and thumb laced all around
;

No, BXS. First Basemen's Mitt. Each, $4.00 No. CX. First Basemen's Mitt. Each, $2. CO

No. DX First Basemen's Milt No. EX First Basemen's Mitt

Men's size a good article at a moderate pwiv; made

; An excellent mitt for boys made of good quality
;

of oak tan specially selected leather, laced all around; white leather, laced around
all double row of ;

double row of stitching on heel pad, a very easy stitching on heel pad, suitably- padded and will give
fitting mitt. very good service.
No. DX. First Basemen's Mitt. Each, S .50
1 No. EX. First Basemen's Mitt. Each, $ .00
1

ALL STYLES MADE IN RIGHTS AND LEFTS

The Spalding Trade-Mark represents as much on an athleticarlicle as the stamp of the United States Govern,
ment does on a five-dollar gold piece. In each case there is a guarantee implied that imoarts implicit confi.

dence in its reliability to the purchaser or one who receives.

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SPALDING FIELDERS' MITTS

The easiest, most pliable and best Made of the very best and softest-
made fielders' mitt ever made. white tanned buckskin; the thumb
Spalding "Black Leather" Field-
Molded brown calfskin face; extra Made of specially tan- and at wrist is extra well padded;
leather lined ers' Mitt. strap-
full thumb, laced; in laced thumb, leather lined;
fastening at ned black leather and similar
iind strap-and-buckle and-buckle fastening at back.
quality otherwise to No. 3X.
back.
$2.5^ No. 3X. Each, S2.50
No. 3XR. Each,
No. 3C. Each, S3.00
Spalding No. 5X Fielders' Mitt
Spalding No. 4X Fielders' Mitt

the face
drab An exceedingly good mitt at a popular P{ice;
much improved; made of specially tanned brown, leather back^
qtvle and made SwWte tinned buckskin, m a most, sub-
iSer well padded with
i^rSy sS fine felt, leather lined
and finished; laced thumb,
strap- SI thS constructed throughout
mTnner; strap-and-bucW fastening
stantial
at back.
fastening at back.
and-buckle
No. 5X. Fielders' Mitt. Each. ^UQO
Fielder's Mitt. Each, ,S 1 .50
No. 4X.
MITTS
SPALDING BOYS' FIELDERS'

mitt for boys; made

throughout of a
A substantial well padded and padded and substantially
good quality brown cape leather Made of asbestos buck, well
laced thumb, and without
doubt the best mitt of the made; lac'ed thumb,
kind ever sold at the price. Boys' Fielders' Mitt.
Each, 25c
50c No. 7X.
Boys' Fielders' Mitt. Each,
'

No. 6X. RIGHT S AND LEFTS

AUU STYLES WADE IN

You hear o.^vlea^^^^d^-^5-^^^^

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All the gloves described "e.ow are made
_ regurar.y with Web of leather
This can be cut out very easMy if not between Th'!:iT
^""'"'' and First Finger.
?BASE
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required.
Spalding Professional Infielders' Glove
Our best Infielders' Glove is made up on lines
by prominent professional players, and the suggested
buckskin used
^'^P.^truction IS the finest we have been
ohtSn able to
obtam. It IS heavily padded around edges
_ and extending
rL".? n"^' iH "^^ 5"^"" ^'^^ fi"« q^^lity felt Ha!
'' "^^^^ ^^^^^ ^o"8^ to protect the wrist.
W.htr'^'
We have spared
^""a
no expense to make this absolutely thf
„ best Infielders'
Glove ever made.
XT
No. PX. ^Infielders' Glove. Each.
$3.00
Black leather professional style. Quality
of
and workmanship, also general design similar material
An to No PX
absolutely highest quality infielders'
glove
No. EX. Each, $3.00
Spalding Regulation Infielders' Glove
This glove has retained its popularity
for years, and
to-day ,3 acknowledged to be one of
the most practS
styles on the market. Made of selected velvet tanned
buckskm, lined and correctly padded with
finest felt,
Highest quality workmanship throughout.
No. 2X, Each, $2.50
Spalding No. 2XS Infielders* Glove
A special glove with features that will
appeal to the
professional player Made extra long, of selected
velvet tanned buckskin, lined and lightly
padded. Has
no heel pad.
No. 2XS. Each, $2.50
Spalding No. AX Infielders' Glove
Made throughout of specially tanned calfskin. Padded
with best quality felt; has no heel pad, and is
made extra
long to protect wrist. Highest quality
workmanship
throughout.
No. AX. Each, $2.50
Spalding No. XL Infielders' Glove
Made in style similar to our No. PX professional glove,
but of. white tanned horsehide. Has no heel pad and is
made extra long.
No. XL. Each, $1.5 O

A good all-
aroundglove,
improves!
style. Made
of good qual-
ity white tan-
ned horse-
hide, well
padded and
leather lined.

^0. X.
Each,
SI.50
^^__ STYLES MA DE IN ftlC HTS AND LE

The bas€ ball player needs gloves that are suited to his requirements and he is certain
that he is getting them
when he sees the Spalding Trade- Mark stamped thereon.

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Ml the Gloves described below are made regularly with Web of leather between Thumb and First Finger. This
can be cut out very easily if not required.

SPALDING MEN'S SIZE INFIELDERS' GLOVES

^ well made glove, im- Made in professional Made of good quality soft A good glove, full size,
)roved style. Made of ex- style, with no heel pad suede tanned white improved style. Fine
ra fine quality brown and extra heavily padded quality soft tanned white
leather, leather lined,
eather, well padded; arou'nd edges and well up leather, nicely padded;
nicely padded; double row double row of stitching
louble row of stitching into the little finger. Ma-
on heel pad. terial same as in No. 15. of stitching on heel pad. on heel pad.
^0. 15. Each. s'l.OO No. I5L. Each. S J. ^5 No. 12. Each, 7 6c No. I6. Each, 50c.-

SPALDING YOUTHS' SIZE INFIELDERS' GLOVES

Our best youths' glove, profes- A good youths' size glove.

sional style, made throughout Made of fine quality white
of selected velvet tanned buck- tanned horsehide. Similar in
skin. Quality of material, work-
material, workmanship and
manship and style same as our
No. PX best men's glove; an style to our No. X men's
article of particular merit. glove.

No. PXB. Each, $2.00 No. XB, Each, S .OO

I

Professional style glove, well made A professional style youths' glove; Youths' size. Made of asbestos
if soft tanned whiteleather.heavily made of asbestos buck, without buck and well padded; double row
)added around edges and at wrist. heel pad, and nicely padded at of stitching on heel pad. Goo(i
^ first-class article in every way. wrist and around edges.. quality throughout.
No. 14. Each, 50c. No. 19. Each, 25c. No. 18. Each, 25c.

ALL STYLES MADE IN RIGHTS AND LEFTS

We want the tradeof every man interested in athletics who takes a pride m
the implement or outfit he pes-
We know we can hold his trade if we can once get hun to use an article of our manufacture.
Spalding athletic goods sell themselves to people who want what is just tight in the athletic line.

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Spalding Spalding
Sim Protecting Neck Protecting Mask
Mask Careful players realize the
This mask is used by value of the neck protecting
practically all cat-
attachment with which this
chers on leagxie, col- mask is fitted. The arrange-
lege and semi-pro- ment is made so as not to in-
fessional teams. The terfere the slightest with
in
patent sun shade free movements and it affords
protects the eyes without absolute protection, to the neck.
obstructing the view. Finest steel wire, extra hea\y
Mask is made throughout and black enameled to prevent
of finest steel wire, extra reflection of light.
heavy black enameled.
No. 3-0. Each, $3.00 -
Fitted with molded leather
chin strap, hair filled pads
Spalding
and special elastic head
band Regulation League Mask
No. 4-0. EachT, S4.00 Made of heavy, soft annealed
steel wire. Well finished and
Spalding
Special League Mask reliable in every particular.
Black Enameled Black Enameled -
For the ordinary player there No. OX. Each, $2.00
is no mask more suitable than

our League style which is made Bright Wire

on our special form as approved No. O. Each^SI.50
by the best players in this
country. Extra heavy and best
annealed steel wire black en-
ameled. Fittings of best qual- Spalding
ity throughout. Regulation Mask
No. 2-0. Each, S2-50.
Bright Wire
Spalding Made in same style as our
Amateur Mask
Amateur mask, but without
Bright Wire
head or chin piece. Warranted.
Same size and general style of
the League mask. Substan- No. L. Each, 75c.
tially made and warranted per-
fectly safe.

. No. A. Each, $ .OO

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Spalding Spalding
Boys* Amateur Mask Youths' Mask
Bright Wire Bright Wire
Exactly same quality as our
No head
,

Well padded. or
No. A mask, only smaller in
chin piece.
size. An absolutely safe mask
for boys. No. C. Each, 50c.
No. B. Each, S .OO
I
~
No. D. Each, 25c.

There is no "jockeying" allowed in quality any more than in the price of Spalding Athletic Goods, and

we know the public appreciates the policy of standard goods at absolutely fixed prices, in which then-
interest not only commences with purchase, but continues by a liberal guarantee of the manufacturer, both
as to quality of material and workmanship

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SPAIDING INFLATED BODY PROTECTORS
We were the first to introduce an inflated body protector, made under the Gray patent, and the method used
then has been retained in the improved style, with the addition of a special break at the bottom which makeft
it more pliable and convenient.
Made of best rubber, inflated with air. When not
In use can be rolled into a very small packag»
after air is let out.

No. 3-0 No. 2 O Nos. O, I and M No. 2

No. 3-0. Full protection, large size. Covermg of No. I . Amateur catchers' protector. Quahty and de-
special imported material, and in every particular sign same as we have been furnishing for years
the best p'-otector made. Each, $8.00 past. Full size. . , Each, $3. SO
No. 2-0. Full protection, large size. Best grade
No. M. Interscholastic catchers' protector; full size
covering and a very durable protector. $6.00
and very well made. . Each, $2.7
No. O. League catchers' protector. Same in every
particular as we have been supplying f'^>* years to No. 2. Youths' catchers' protector. Well made and
most of the prominent League catcher.'- $5.00 good size. ... Each, $2.0O

Spalding Spalding Umpires' Body

Pitchers'
./T^-^^-^V. Protectors
Umpires' body pro-
Toe Plates tector; large size, best
quality. Give length
and width required
when ordering
No. L. Each.SlO.bO
A thorough pro- Umpires' body pro-
tection to the tector, special design,
shoe and a most best quality. Give
valuable assist- length and width re-
ant in pitching. quired when ordering.
Made for right
or left shoe. No. s No. 'S. Each.S I O.OO
 BAS£<^

Spalding Base Ball Bases Spalding Boundary Plates for Batsman's Box

n
Complete with straps and spikes. Three bases to a set.

Marks the four inside comers of the batsman's box.

League Club Bases, extra quality canvas, end quilted.
No. O. Per set, $6.00
Made of extra quality white .rubber. In addition to
being a guide for the umpire in keeping the batsman
Canvas Bases, well made, not quilted. within his box,- it greatly assists him in his decisions
No. I. Per set, S4.50 on t>alls and strikes. Four comers, complete with pins-
Canvas Bases, ordinary quality.
* No. 5. Per set, $ O.OO
1

No. 2. Per set, $3.00

Spalding Pitchers* Box Plates
Spalding Home Plates
^
Made
ULL
in accordancewith National League regulations
and of extra quality white rubber.
Made in accordance with National League regula No. 3. Complete with pins. Each, $6.00
tionsand of extra quality white rubber.
$8.00 Spalding Foul Flags

^
No. I . Complete with pins. Each,

Composition Home Plate

Made of bunting, 18x24 inches, any color; 1 letter

Composition Home Plate, very durable in quality and stitched on each side. Complete with 7-foot spear-
regulation size and shape. head staff.

No. C. Each, S3. 50 Each, SI.50

Patent "Angle" Steel Measuring Tape

Especially adapted for laying off base ball diamonds, tennis courts and all kinds
of athletic fields, both outdoors and indoors.
Complete directions and diagrams showing how to use this patent tape furnished
with every measure. Steel tape enclosed in hard leather case, flush handles, all
mountings nickel-plated. Accuracy guaranteed.
No. A. 50 feet long, a inch wide; graduated feet, inches and eighths. Each, S4.00
No. B. 100 feet long, ^ inch wide; graduated feet, inches and eighths. 6.76
With this Patent Angle Tape one person can easily secure accurate right angles, yet the tape is equal to any
other for straight or any kind of measuring.

" Just as Good " dealer ?

Why aic Spalding Athletic Goods unpopular with the Because the so<alled
" Just as Good " goods are made and sold so much cheaper to such a dealer

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 mi Spalding Bat Bags Spalding Uniform Bags
No. 2. Heavy
waterproof
canvas, lea-
ther reiri-
forced at
ends; holds 12
bats. $3.00
No. 3. Same as above ; to hold 6 bats. Each, S .75^
1

Individual Bat Bags No. 5. Combined Uniform and Bat Bag in styW
No. O I . Sole
similar to our regular uniform bags, but furnished
Leather Bat with extra compartment to c^ry one bat. Best
Bag, for two Canvas. . . . Each, $3.00
bats; used by
all league players. . Each, S3. OO
.
No. 4. Individual Uniform Bag.
No. 02. Heavy waterproof canyds, leather cap at Made of best quality brown
both ends. . . .' * Each, $1.25 canvas with two leather handles
,

No. 03. Heavy canvas, leather cap at one end. .§0 and strap-and-buckle fasten-
ings. Will hold suit, shoes,
Special Club Bat Bag and other necessary articles.
Each, S2.00
Lettering on any of above bags extra. Prices on
application.
The convenient
packing of uni-
forms in a man-
ner that will not
For League clubs particularly we are making a special wrinkle and soil
bag of extra heavy sole leather, with rounded ends of same, and to be
galvanized iron, riveted, to reinforce leather ends; easily carried, is

fastened with three heavy brass harness buckles and an important item to every player. We have designed
straps; extra heavy leather handle at each end for a roll or bag which answers all requirements. It is
carrying; 14 inches in diameter; will hold three dozen substantially made, very durable, and has separate
full size bats. Just the thing for clubs with schedules compartments for shoes, etc.
requiring any amount of traveling. No. I. Best canvas. . Each, $2.50 )

No. 7. League Bat Bag. Each, $25.00 No. 2. Fine bag leather. " 5.00
Score Books
We are making all our base ball
score booksnow according to the Morse system.
For the convenience of those who have become accustomed to the old style,
however, we will supply No. 2 only as made- formerly.
POCJICET SCORE BOOKS
No, Paper, 7 games.' I Oc. No. 2. Board, 22 gamea
| 25c.
No. 3. Board, 46 games. Each, 50c.
SCORE BOOKS
jtot-Ua
No. 4. Board, 30 games. » .75 No. 6. Cloth, I 90 games. SI.50
No. 5. Cloth, 60 games., .25 No. 7. Cloth,
.
| 120 games 2.00
Score cards. Each, 5c. Per doz., 25C{r'

Spalding Umpire Indicator Spalding Scoring Tablet

No. I . A simple, /(liiiKia:!;i'"aiiKi-'«

No. O. Made of cellu- convenient and accu-

loid; exact size, 3x1 1-2 rate device for the
record of runs and >^
inches.. Endorsed and l^VISITINO
outs. It is made of our . CLUB
,
used by allLeague um- celluloid and can be
'"•
Each, 50c. carried in any vest if
pires. .
pocket. Each, 25c. SPACPIWCysCORiNC IMttT

A definite policy wins in the end. The Spalding policy is to make the best article and sell at a fair fixed price
all consumers "dlike. Such a policy is winning reputation and increased business for A. G. Spalding Bros, &
daily, both among users of athletic goods and dealers that sell them.

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IfOR over a quarter of a century we have made the suits worn by the best players in this country,
* outfitting all the league clubs and colleges. To-day we are turning out uniforms which possess
allthe advantages made possible by our accumulated experience during that period, aided by a fac-
tory equipment second to none.
The Nos. 0, 1 and 2 uniforms listed below are furnished in the following colors: White, Pearl
Gray, Yale Gray, Light Gray, Black, Green, Maroon, Royal Blue, Navy Blue, Brown and Cardinal.
Sample books showing all colors and qualities will be mailed on application to any team, together
with measurement blank, tape measure and full instructions for measuring players for uniforms.

The Spalding Uniform No. Highest Grade Made

Workmanship and material in this uniform is of the very highest quality throughout. Used exclusively
by all league and professional clubs for years past is sufficient evidence of its quality and durability
THE SPALDING UNIFORM
Net
No.O. Complete $15.00 <ll 1
price to clubs ordering for Entire Team^ Suit, *P I Zi ,
CA
JU
Spalding Shirt, any style |
Spalding Cap, any style
Spalding Pants, aily style B Spalding Web Belt, leather lined
Spalding Stockings, No. 3-0
No. 3-OS Striped Stockings in stock colors furnished at No Extra
Charge if desired Special Colors Extra— with single suit, 60o. per pair;
;

with order for entire team, 25c. per pair. •

No extra charge for lettering shirts with name qfclvb ruyrfor

detachable sleeves.

pj^^k The University Uniform No.

In workmanship and quality of material our University Uniform
1

No. 1 is equal to our No. Uniform, but slightly lighter.

UNIVERSITY UNIFORM No. 1. Complete $12.50 d» t
Net price to clubs ordering for Entire Team. Suit, »P I \J »\J\J
H 00
University Shirt, any style University Cap, any style
University Pants, any style U University Web
'ebf
Belt, or all leather
University Stockings, No. IR
No. IRS Striped Stockings in stock colors furnished at No Extra
—
Charge if desired; Special Colors Extra with single suit, 50c. per pair:.
with order for entire team, 25c. per pair.
No extra charge for lettering shirts with name of club nor for
detachable sleeves.

The Interscholastic Uniform No. 2

Made of same grade of material as our higher priced uniforms, but of
lighter weight. This is one of our most popular suits and will give
the best of satisfaction. Can usually be worn two seasons.
CMIUSTOPHER MATHZWSON
N«i¥ Tork National L«ague Team INTERSCHOLASTIC UNIFORM No.2. Complete $10. 00 d» Q AA
price to clubs ordering for £'n<ir0 Team.
Net . Suit, *Pt/..Vy vy
Interscholastic Shirt, any style D Interscholastic Cap, any style
Interscholastic Pants, any style D Interscholastic Web Belt
Interscholastic Stockings, No. 2R
No. 2RS Striped Stockings in stock colors furnished at No Ejctra Charge if
—
desired; Special Colors Extra with single suit, 50c. per pair; vrith order
for entire team, 25c. per pair.
No extra charge for lettering shirts with name of club
nor for detachable sleeves.

We have on hand a special flannel. Royal Purple, dyed particularly for teams connected with the
Order of Elks. While we do not reconmiend that this be made up solid color in suits, still it makes a
beautiful combination as trimming on white flannel, and we are making these uniforms now in that
way in our Nos. 0, 1 and 2 qualities only.

It is our policy to treat all with whom we come in cootact in a (air manner. We believe the consumer
appreciates the (act that th« dealer who handles our athletic good) can make a legitimate ptofit Spalding
AdJetic Good* are made to be med by reasonable people and no reasonable man expect* anyone to work
and use hi* <;apital ior nothing. ,

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The Club Special Uniform No. 3

CLUB SPECIAL UNIFORM No. 3, Made of good quality flannel
Net price to clubs ordering for Entire Team. ^-*reS$6.oo in a variety of very desirable
White. Maroon, v, Club Special Shirt, any style patterns. Well finished and
Pearl Gray, Royal Blue, Club Special Pants, any style a most excellent outfit for
Yale Gray. Navy Blue,/ Club Special Cap, any style
amateur clubs.
Light Gray
Black.
Brown.
Cardinal.V
^ Club Special Web Belt v
Club Special Stockings, No. .^R
/Vrt extra charge for lettering
No. 3RS Striped Stockings in stock colors furnished at No Extra
Charge if desired; special eobrs extra-^with single suit, SOc. per pair; shirts with name of clvb nor
with order for entire team, 25e. pef pair. for dcfarhnhJp sleeves.

The Amateur Special Uniform No. 4

Made of good quality flannel, and compares favorably with uniforms
of other makers quoted at a much higher price. Very popular with
the younger base ball players.
AMATEUR SPECIAL UNIFORM No. 4. Complete $5. 00 <f» A U
00w •^****^ N
Net price to clubs ordering for Entire Team. Per suit, CP T* .
White, Maroon, Amateur Special Shirt, any style
[]
Light Gray.
Blue Gray, >
Navy Blue.
Green.
Amateur Special Pants, padded
Amateur Special Cap, styles 21
^
No extra charge for lettering and 5 only.
shirts with name of cluh nor Amateur Special Web Belt
for. detachable sleeves. U Amateur Special Stockings, 4R
No. 4P,S Striped Stockings furnished, if desired, at No Extra Charge,
but in stock colors only.

The Spalding Junior Uniform No. 5

This uniform is made expressly for clubs composed of bo^s ^nd
youths, and will stand the hardest kind of wear.
SPALDING JUNIOR UNIFORM No.
Net price to clubs ordering Nine or more Uniforms.
5. Complete $4.00 (t ^'
Suit, %\^
00
J -\J\J
Maroon, Blue Gray, Spalding Junior Shirt, any style
Green, Brown Mix. Spalding Junior Pants, padded
No extra charge for lettering Spalding Junior Cap, styles 21
shirts with name of cluh nor Spalding Junior Belt [and 5 only
for detjochahle sleeves. Spalding Junior Stockings
No. 4RS Striped Stockings- furnished, if desired, at No Extra Charge,
CHARLES A. J|ENDER
but in stock colors only. Philadelphia American League Team
« (Athletics)

The Spalding Youths' Uniform No, 6

THE SPALDING YOUTHS' UNIFORM No. 6 Complete $2.00
Net price to clubs ordering Nine or m^ore Uniforms.
Very well made of good quality
....
Per suit. $1.75
The Spalding Youths' Shirt, button \nt. with one felt
|| letter only
Gray material. The Spalding Youths' Pants, padded
No 4RS Striped Stockings fur- The Spalding Youths' Cap, style 21
nished, if desired, at no extra The Spalding Youths' B#
charge, but in stock colors only The Spalding Youths' Stockings

A vacillating policy m business finance leads to failure. A vacilUting policy in the matter of quality leads to
deterioration and dissatL'iaction. A vacillating policy as to pace )eads to dishonesty Tlie Spalding Policy »
distinctlyopposed to vacillation. A fair fixed price, uniformity and excellence of quality and a definite
guarantee — js the Spalding Policy in a autskelL

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Spalding
Base Ball Coats
Made of base ball flannel, trimmed
with different colors on collar, cuff?
and pockets. Large pearl buttons on
front. Best of workmanship through-
out. In ordering state color of ma-
terial and trimming desired.
Sample cards showing quality and
colors, also special measurement
blanks furnished on application.
Either style trimming ghown at same
price. No extra charge for one felt ^^^.^^ ^ triM-MINC.
STYLE A TRIMMING letter on each sleeve.

No. O. Double breasted coat. Each, $10. SO

To clid)S purchasing with uniforms or niiie or more coats at one time. Each, $9.60
No. 1 . Double breasted coat. Each, $ O.OO i _
To clubs purchasing with uniforms or nine or more coats at one time. Each, $9.00
No. 2. Double breasted coat. Each, $8. SO
To cM)s purchasing with uniforms or nine or more coats at one time. Each, $7. SO
No. OS. Single breasted coat. Each, $ O.OO I

To clubs purchasing with uniforms »r nine or more coats at oie time. Each, $9.00
No. IS. Single breasted coat. Each, S9.00
To clubs purchasing with uniforms or nine or more coats at one time. Each, $8.00
No. 2S. Single breasted coat. Each, SS.OO
To clubs purchasing with uniforms or nine or more coats at one time. Each, $7.00

Spalding Vest Sweater Spalding Jersey Shirts

Very popular
with base ball To be worn with base ball
players. suits.

Made with solid gray bodies

Made of best and striped sleeves, any
quality wor-
color desired.
sted, medium
weight. Pearl No. I6X. Each. S2.7 5
buttons down
front. Made
up in Gray only. The Pittsburg Club has adopted this style of collar-
less jersey, to be worn under the flannel shirt, the
sleeves of which extend only to the elbow, displaying
the striped jersey sleeves underneath and matching
the striped stockings.

Spalding and athletics seem natural. Spalding and guarantee mean something
Spalding and sport seem intertwined. Spalding and success are constant.
Spalding and quality are synonymous. Spalding and Trade-Mark arc a valuable combinatioa.

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 15^

Spalding Base Ball Shirts, Separate each

No. O. 'The Spalding" Shirt, any style, with name of club. S6.00
No. 1.
'
University " Shirt, any style, with name of club 5.00 -,

No. 2. 'Interscholastic" Shirt, any style, with name of club. 4.00

No. 3. '
Club Special " Shirt, any style, with name of club. 2.75
No. 4. 'Amateur Special' Shirt.any style, with name of club. 2.00
'

^"S No. 5. 'Junior" Shirt, any style, with name of club.

^1.50
No extra charge for detachable sleev Be sure to send measure-
ments when ordering.

Sjnlding Base Ball Pants, Separate

No. O. "•The Spalding" Pants, any style. Per pair, «6.00
No. I. "University" Pants, any style. 5.00
No. 2. " Interscholastic " Pants, any style 3.75
" Club Special " Pants, any style. 2.75

^P No.
No.
No.
3.
4.
5.
When
" Amateur Special " Pants, padded
" Junior " Pants, padded. .

ordering, give measurements as shown in diagram at bottom of page.

2.00
1.50

How to Order Base Ball Uniforms

to clubs
Samples of flannels and special measurement blanks mailed ,

uniforms and
and others interested on application. If in a hurry for
sample or measurement blanks on hand, follow the mstructions I
no
given below, give us an idea of color desired and we
will use our
judgment in getting up. same.
Elastic Bottom ^^^
How to Woasure for Shirt
State size of collar A. G. SPALDING & BROS.
worn. New York, Chicago, Denver, Baltimore Pluladelph i St.
Louis, San Francisco, Buffalo, Kansas Cit> New
Orleans,
Length of sleeve from Pittsburg, Syracuse, Washington, Minncipohs
Boston,
shoulder to wrist with Montreal, Canada London, England 'Hamburg Germany
arm raised and bentT
as shown in diagram NOTICE
(2 to 4).
A Deposit of 25 Per Cent. Must Accompany Orders.
,

Size around chest (5-5)

-Yoke (7 to 8). Wanted for Game, Date
How to Measure for Pants Must be Shipped, Date.

Orseim fU'waist-band to 8 inches below knee

In-feim^from crotch to 8 inches below

knee (5 to 6).
Around hips (7-7). n
Gentlemen: Send us by .-.
Express, r-
C. r^
0. D
-
^^"^2/
City ....""""
Uniforms of the following description, viz.:
with the privilege of examining Style of Shirt, Lace or Button .

Quality of Uniform Sample Card No Color

Lettering on oniri uvw c.i-w "- ^-^- u-j-

-- —-
or Detachable Sleeves
State whether Full Length, Elbow ...^tyle of Cap
Plain Bottoms) State Padd^ng orNo^ .

tstate whether Elastic, Tape or .Color of Stockings

Colo r of Belt
Colors of Cap On Mo. 5 Caps state color wanted for band
SHIRTS PANTS
Out. Arouni Hose Sho REMARKS
NAMES Colla
Che$t. Yoke. Seam Hips.
5-5 7 to 8 7-7
2

-'''^:::z::! j^^:^-=S^ ^'!^^°"^'^^

Athletic Goods are not intended for ornaments,
and they don't always look S*
^^\Amo\ Trade-Marked
pSafsimiax gooff of Sher
de£ "th« San
mantJacturers who oftentimes cater to the artistic and
«jhet.c

tTd^e requirements and necessities of the boy and r'^'"*.'i''''°r"^'b^!o in more fo,
they «o nu^
^^^
m mn«
had to back up a guarantee like the Spaldu>g.
Kbly if" uTmanufacSers and and less for beauty.
strength utility

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 ,

SPALDING BASE BALL CAPS

Caps with the Spalding Trade-Mark have always been distinctive for good workmanship and durable ma-
*erial. Several improvements, making for comfort particularly, which we have included in the two best grades
vre know will be welcomed by players who appreciate the really good points of a first-class article. In order-
ing caps be sure to state style number or name, size, quality and color. Colors in each quality are the same
ag the corresponding quality of base ball uniforms.

Quality— White, Pearl Gray, Yale

Gray, Light Gray, Black, Maroon,
Royal Blue, Navy Blue, Browr^^
Green, Cardinal, . _ Each. S . I O I

1stQuality— White, Pearl Gray, Yale

Gray, Light Gray, Black, Maroon,
Royal Blue, Navy Blue, Brown, No. 21— College Style. Made in all
tJo. 5— Chicago Stjle Made in 0, ist, qualities.
2d, 3d, 4tli and Sth qualities. Green, Cardinal. . Each. $ .OO
I

2d Quality-White, Pearl Gray, Yale

Gray, Light Gray, Black, Maroon,
Royal Blue, Navy Blue, Brown,
Green, Cardinal. Each, 90c.
.

3d Quality— White, Pearl Gray, Yale No. 25— Boston St>le Made in 0, I51»
Gray, Light Gray, Black, Ma- 2d and 3d qualities.

roon, Royal Blue, Navy Blue,

Brown, Cardinal. . Each, 70c.

Uh Quality—White, Light Gray, Blue

Gray, Maroon, Navy Blue and
Green.. . , . Each. 50c.
5th Quality -mroon, Green, B\ne No. 17 — Brooklyn Made
No.,s-Ph,ladelph,aS.^le Made in 0, Style. in O,
1st. 2d and 3d qualities only. 11 Gray, Brown Mix. . Each. 2bc, 1st, 2d and 3d qualities only.

Cuts of Nos, 5, 23, 15 and 17 style caps show how we are how maKifig these our No. and No. 1 qualities m
-with pliable stitched visor and ventilated crown, without lining and with a piece of perspiration proof material
inserted inside sweat band. In other qualities visor is left plain and ventilated crown and perspiration proof
band is not supplied. Style No. 15 is furnished with stitched visor in all qualities specified under cut.

We make a specialty of supplying caps with special embroidered

designs and lettering. Prices will be quoted promptly on appli-
cation. Be sure to state whether hand or machine embroidery
is required, and if possible send design full size with your inquiry.

In every case designs or lettering of any kind on caps will be

charged for extra.

Emblems
Made of chenille, good qual-
ity, and nicely finished.
Made in three sizes. Any
design.
Small size, for caps, 26«

Athletic Goods made by A. G. Spalding & Bros, will give satisfaction when
*
subjected to fair usage. We
want to know about any that do noL

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 BEUS
SPALDING LEATHER. BELTS

No. ao4. English hand made, 1 1-4 inch No. 803. !Fine Hogskin, selected leather.
bridle leather belt. Black only. Heavily Light =Tan color. Heavy nickeled buckle,
nickeled harness buckle. Each, $ .00 i with flap. * , Each » .00
1

N6. 802. Buff or Brown leather belt, lined with patent leather, 1 1-4 inch wide Each, 75C.
N6. 80 . I Fine 1 1-2 inch leather belt. Black or Tan. Heavy harness buckle. 60c.
No. 8OO. Tan or Black leather belt, 1 1-4 inch wide. Fine harness buckle. 60c.
No. 7 2 5 .11-4 inch heavy leather, heavy nickeled harness buckle. Colors Tan, :

Orange or Black. , . . '

60c.
No. 754, 1 1-4 inch nickel harness buckle. Colors: Tan or Oirange. 40c.

SPALDING WORSTED WEB BELTS

COLORS
No. A, Red No. E, Black
(M).B, Royal Blue No. F, White
No, C, Navy Blue' No. ^, Maroon
No. D, Brown No. K, Old Gold

No. 0-O. Special Leag-iie Belt, 2 1-2 inches No., 2. 2 1-2 inches wide^ double strap,
wide, leather lined, large 'nickel - plated leather covered buckles. Each, 50c»
buckle. . , Each, 85c.

No. 2-0. 2 1-2 inches wide, large nickel- No. 47. 2 1-2 inches wide. leather covered
, plated buckle, .
'
Each, eoc. buckle. Each, 50c.

SPALDING COTTON WEB BELTS

 .

BANDAGES

SPALDING STOCKINGS
Our "Higliest Quality" Stockings arc superior to anything ever offered for athletic wear, and combine all the essentials of
Slocking. They ^rc all wool, li; vhitc feet, are Ireavy ribbed, full fashioned,, hug the leg closely but comfortably, and
durable. The weaving is of an exclusive and unusually handsome design.
No. 3-0. Plain colors, white feet. . . . .
''_
pair, SI. 50
Colors: Black, Navy and Maroon. Other . colors to order only. Pieces on application.
No. 30S. Striped, white feet, made to order only, any color. Per pair, $ .75
i

Striped Ribbed Stockings

Best quality, all wool; stripes 2-inch, alternate. Colors: Scarlet and Black, Navy and Red, Orange
.mil Black, Maroon and White, Royal Blue and White, Navy and White. Other colors to order
pnly; prices on application.
No. IRS. Heavy weight, 'si. 2 5 No. 2RS. Medium weight, $ ^.OO
No. 3RS. Good weight, 80c. ,

Striped Cotton Stockings

No. 4RS. Cotton striped. Same combinations of colors as above, but made only
with one 4-inch stripe of second color mentioned around calf of leg. Pair,35c
Plain Colors
No. IR. Heavy weight, all wool. . r . Per pair, S I . I O
No. 2R. Medium weight, all wool " .90
No. 3R. Good weight, wool legs and cotton feet. "
"
70
No. 4R. Cotton '
.25
Colors; Black, Navy, Maroon, Royal Blue and Scarlet.

Shoulder Cap Bandage Elbow Bandage

In ordering, give circumfer- In ordering give circumference above
ence around arm and chest and below elbow, and state whether for
No. I. Cotton thread. S4.00 light or strong pressure.
No. I A. Silk thread, 5. 5O No. 2. Cotton thread. S .50
1

Knee Cap Bandage No. 2 A. Silk thread. 2.00

In ordering give circumference
below knee, at knee and just
Ankle Bandage
above knee, and In ordering, give circumference around
state if ankle and over instep and state if light
or strong; or strong pressure is desired.
pres- No. 6. Cotton thread. S .50' 1

sure! No. 6 A. Silk thread. 2.

deJ
sired, Wrist Bandage
Give circumference around
smallest part of wrist, and
Cotton thread. S .50 1 state whether for light or
Silk thread.^- 2.00 strong pressure.
No. 6 A. Silk thread. $ I .OO
No. 6. Cotton thread. .75
Spalding Elastic Bandage
Spalding Elastic Belt Our elastic foot
Composed of threads of rubber com-
ball belt stretches
pletely covered. Light, porous and
with the length of
easily applied. The body and may be
pressure can be
attached to jacket
applied wherever
and pants, thus
necessary, follow-
ing all depressions or swellings with folding and un-
forming one con-
tinuous suit. By
varying uniformity. Quickly secured by inserting end
closely fitting th^
under last fold.
body the opposing player has less chance of tackling.
No. 30. Width 3 in. 5 yds. long
, (stretched) S .OO I Allows perfect freedom in all positions.
No. 2 5. Width 2 1-2 in. , 5 yds. long (stretched) . 75 No. 1 . Width 6 inches. Each, $2.00

A catalogue should be something more than an illuitrated price liil of articles. It muil truthfully show the
design, explain its use, place the comparative grade and fix an honefl net selling price. This is the purpose
of the Spalding catalogue. Any catalogue that fails in the above particulars is misleading, if not d«:cptive.

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 mi Spalding Spalding Spalding
BASE
BALL
Highest Quality Sprinting "Featherweight'
Base Ball Shoe Base Ball Shoe/ Base Ball Shoe
The
Lightest
Base Ball
Shoe
ever
made,

SiieofShoe Weight SizeofShoc Weight

5 17oz. 8 19oz.
No. 2-0 No. 30'S 6 ITAoz. 9 20oz.
Hand made throughout and of Made of selected kangaroo leather 7 1802.
specially selected kangaroo leath- and Owing to the lightness and
built on our famous running
er. No pains or expense has been fineness of its construction it is"
spared in making this shoe not shoe last. This shoe is strongly
suitable for the exacting de- '

only the very highest in quality but ,

made, and while extremely light in mands of the fastest players, and
perfect in every other detail. The weight, will be found substantial is not intended fpr general use
plates are of the finest hand-forged in construction. Hand sewed and or for the ordinary player. Hand
razor steel and are firmly riveted sewed and a strictly bench made
a strictly bench made shoe.
to heel and sole. shoe.
No. 2-0. Per pair. $7.00 No. SOS. Per pair, $7.50 No. FW. Per pair, $7.50
Spalding Spalding
Club Amateur
.Special Special
Shoe Shoe

Spalding Junior Shoe

Made of carefully selected satin Made of good quality calfskin,
calfskin, machine sewed, very sub- machine sewed; a serviceable and A leather shoe, complete with
stantially constructed, and a first- durable shoe, and one we can plates. Made on regular base ball
class shoe in every particular. specially recommend. Plates riv; shoe last and an excellent shoe for
Steel plates riveted to heel and sole. eted to heel and sole. junior teams.
No. O. Per pair, $5.00 No. 35. Per pair, $4.00 No. 37. Per pair, $2.50
The Hackey Patent Ankle Supporter Hatfield Base BaU Shoe Plate Protectors
CPaUnted, May 12. 1897. A. G^SpaldinK & Bros., S< (Patented)

Worn over or under stocking and A great thing for

support the ankle admirably, while base ball players
not interfering in any way with free
movements. Relieve pain immedi-
who cannot conven-
ately and cure a sprain in a remark- iently change their
ably short time. In ordering, ishoes at the grounds.
give size of shoe worn. The protectors are put on in a moment and will not
No. H. Made of soft tanned- lea- come loose. No trouble about damaging hotel floors
ther, best quality. Pair,$ .OO I
when these protectors are worn, as- they are made of
No. SH. Good quality sheep-^ sole leather.. Special elastic centre, adjusting to any
skin, lined, bound, .and '

size shoe.
jeinforced. Pair, 50c '

No. CH. Black duck, lined and bound. Pair, 25c. No. K.— Hatfield Protector. Per pair. S .60
1

Spakling Trade-Marked Atfilctic Goods are popular with the users becaust of their reliability, standard
quaKty, and fixed net prices to all alike, regardless of quantity ordered, and popular and satisfactory with the
deaios btcautt we stand back of them with our guarantee of quality and fixed selling prices, which gives them,
a fair profit for dieir go-between work from factory to consumer.
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 SUPPOKTERS ->!'?;'K ^^\ SUPPORTERS

Spalding Elastic Supporter Lower Abdomen Protector

Made ofheavy sole leather,
well padded, with quilted lin-
ing and non-elastic bands, with
buckles at side and elastic at
back. The most satisfactory
and safest protector for box-
ing, hockey, foot ball, etc No
other supporter necessary with
this style.
No. S. Each. S3.00 "
No. 2 No 3

No. 2. With elastic pieces on side. Each. 50c. Spalding Combination Foot Ball Glove
No. 3. Same as No. 2, but open mesh front. 50c. and Wrist Supporter
Designed by H B Conibear, Trainer, Uni-
versity of Chicago The back of the hand
IS protected by a piece of sole leather,
Spalding Supporter
and any strain to the wnst is avoided by
leather strap supporter which forms the
No. I . Of best Canton flan-
upper part of the glove. The glove does
nel, one m box. 25c. not interfere with the free use of the
hand, and those m
use last season were
No. X. Same as No. 1. "but highly commended by the players.
cheaper m quality. 1 5c Made for nght or left hand.
No. 1. Each SI 25

Leather Wrist Supporters

No. 50. Grain leather, lined, single strap-
and-buckle. Each, 20c.
IfpSK No. I OO. Solid belt leather, tan or black,
single strap-and-buckle^ Each, 25c.
i No. 200. Solid belt leather, tan or black,
double strap-and-buckle Each, 40c.
No. 300. Solid belt leather, tan or black,
laced fastening. Each. 25c.
No. 400. Genuine pigskin, nicely lined, im-
proved English slitted stylf Each, 50c .

'
SUSPENSORIES
The "Spalding "Old Point Comfort" Bike Jockey Strap Suspensory
No. 70. Non-elas- For cyclists, ath-
tic bands, knitted letes, base ball,
sack Each-2 5jc.i
foot ball, tennis
No. 7 1.' Elastic'
players, etc. All
buttock bands
elastic, no buck-
knitted sack.
Each, 35c. les. Clean, com-

No. 72. Elastic bands, knitted fortable, and por- Pat. Nov. 30, '87.

sack. Each. 50c. No. 2. Lisle thread sack, $ ,00 I

ous. Three sizes small, to fit

Fio. 73'/2- Elastic bands, silk No. 3. Fine silk sack, satin trim- waist 22 to 28 inches , medium,
sack. Each, 75c. mings. Each. $ .25 I
30 to 38 inches , large, 40 to 48
No. 76. Silk bands, finest silk No. 4. Silk bands, satin trim- inches.
sack. Each, $ .25
1
mings, finest silk .sack, S i .50 No. 5. Each, 7 5c.

Comparatively few people realize how much care must be exercised in manufacturing an article designed for use
on the athletic Beld. We
use the best wofionanship and matenaJ obtainable and our goods have stood the
test of time.

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 : Jerseys

SPALDING NEW AND IMPROVED JERSEYS

Following sizes carried in stock regularly in all qualities : 28 to 42 inch chest. Other sizes at an advanced price.
We allow tu'o inches for stretch in all our jerseys, and sizes are marked accordingly. It is
suggested, however, that for very heavy men a size about two inches larger than coat measurement
be ordered to insure a comfortable fit.

Our Extra Quality Jerseys Nos. IP and IPS full regular made ; that is, fashioned or
listed on this page are
knit to exact shape and not cut out of a piece of material and sewed up on a machine as are the majority of
garments known as jerseys. Made of the finest Australian wool.

No. I P. Solid colors : Navy Blue, Black, Maroon

and Gray. . . Each, $4.00
No. PS. Full striped, two inch stripes in following
I

combinations of colors. Each, $4.50

Orange and Black Gray and Royal Blue Scarlet and White
Navy and White Royal Blue and White Black and Royal Blue
Red and Black Columbia Blue and Navy and Cardinal
Gray and Cardinal White Maroon and White
No. I OPS. Full Striped, good quality worsted,
fashioned ; in same combinations of colors as
No. IPS. . . Each, $3.25
No. I OPX. Good quality worsted, fashioned ; solid
color bodies with alternate striped sleeves usually
two inches of sametfolor as body, with narrow stripe
of any desired color. Same combinations of colors
as No. IPS. Each, $3.00
No. OP. Solid colorSjgood Quality worsted, fashioned;
I

same colors as No. IP. Each, $2.75

No. 1 2P. Solid colors, worsted ; same colors as
No. IP. . . Each, $2.25
No. I 2PS. F\irnished in same colors as No. IPS,. but
collar and cuffs not striped. Each, $2.50
Any other combinations of colors than above or different
width stripe, to order only, and at advanced price.
Quotations on application.

Sleeveless Shirt with Woven Sash

Best worsted, full fashioned body. Black, Navy Blue or
Maroon, with sash of any color.
No. I ER. Each, $6.00

Woven Letters, Numerals or Designs

We weave IP and No. IPS
into our best grade jerseys, No.
letters, numerals and designs in special colors as desired.
Prices quoted on application.
Designs submitted.

A majority of European shop-keepers permit of "bantering" for prices on their wares. Some Americjm deal-
ers have several prices for different people, quote high list prices and offer a flamboyant "special discount" as
to alluring bait : but A. G. Spalding & Bros, have one pric^ for all, adhere strictly |o it, and back up the sale
by a liberal guarantee as to quality. This is the Spalding Policy.

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 SPALDING "PERFECT
'pHESE jackets are made of a fine quality air
* tight rubber fabric, similar to that used in our
base ball body protectors, the front and rear sections
being inflated separately, making jacket particu-
larly valuable as a life preserver, the air in even
one section being sufficient to keep a person afloat.
Gotten up in the shape of a vest it can be attached
to trunks or skirt of an ordinary bathing suit, and
when shirt or waist is put on over the jacket it is
not apparent from the outside.
The only practical life preserving garments ever
devised with any idea as to style and fit which are
not apparent when worn and which cannot slip or
come off. Made of vei-y finest materials, and with
care should last a lifetime. When not in use can
be rolled into a very small package.
No. OW. Women's Jacket. '.* Each, S7.50
S/iowiuf^ Trunks Buttoned to Bust measurement 32 to 3J,, 36 to 38, to 4~. W
Showing Tights and Skirts But-
ILCcrffct^ Vat. No possibitity
«f Slipping. Fit closely to the
No. 2M. Men's Jacket. .'*- Each, $7.5'0 .
—
toned to Waist. A Swimming
Corset andWaistCombined, Pre-
Chest measurement 32 to 36, 38 to 4^. zening theContour of theFigure,
Body,
No. 3C. Children's. Two sizes. Each, $6.50 Can be Worn Without Detection.
Small i to 10 years. Large (Youths' and Misses') 10 to 16 years. Special sizes to order.
Cork Swimming Jackets and Collars
The covering for these jackets and collars is a close woven canvas. The stuffing is the best quality ground
cork. After the jackets and collars are properly stuffed they are put through a process of water-proofing.
They will not soak up water as an ordinary life preserver, but will always remain buoyant. An invaluable
device for learning to swim The large jacket will float any size person.
No. I. Jacket for Adults, weight 2'/ lbs. Each,$2.00 No. 2. Jacket for Children, weight l-'Ubs. Each.
1 1.75
No. 3. Collars for Adults or Children. Each, $1 .OO

Waterproof Canvas Ba^s Bathing Slippers

These bags are made of canvas, lined Made of white canvas, and with
with rubber, and are thoroughly sole suflticiently heavy to give ab-
waterproof; will hold bathing suit. solute protection to the feet with-
towels, brush, comb, etc. out encumbering the swimmer.
No. . Each, $1 .OO Any
1
No. 13. size. Pair, 50c.
Cotton Bathing Trunks
No.603. Fancy One Piece Bathing Suits
stripes. 25c. One piece bathing
N0.6O2. Solid suit, men's sizes,
NavyBlue.35c. 32 to 44 in, chest;
No. 60I. Navy fancy stripes, as-
Blue with either sorted patterns:
red or white button in front
stripes at bot- No. 743.
tom. 50c.
• . Per suit, 7 5c.
Worsted Bathing Trunks Boys' sizes, 24 to
'.2 in. chest; fancy
Worsted, full fashioned, best quality,
in Navv, Black, White and Maroon. tripes; variety of
No. I . Each, S2.00 atterns; button
Cut worsted, in Navy and black. in front.
No. 2. Each. $r .OO No. 52 I B.
Per suit, 50c.
Plain white. Ay^^a6k(^^k{er One piece sleeve-
i. Each, 2 6c
No. 743 ^°-
Mo. ]gsg cotton bath- -*>

Variegated colors. ing suit, solid Navy Blue; button at shoulders.

No. 2. Each. 35c No. 50. Per suit, 75c.

A Jot of time is saved by the athletic supply dealer m promptly giving people Spalding goods. No quality
lecture is necessary. The Trade-Mark tells it alL

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iBathing\
I
Suits d
*'""'*"
Spalding Two-Piece Bathing Suits ^re'^f^'ors.rJetrs^irt"''^

Cotton Suit. Plain Navy Blue Shirt and Pants. Sizes Fine quality Worsted Suit, with plain pants, either
28to44. Black or Navy Blue, and shirt striped two inches
No. 605. Per suit, 75c. each color alternately in following combinations: Red
and Black, Red and White, Navy and Red, Black and
Cotton Suit, in Navy Blue, with either red or white Orange, Cardinal and Gray, Royal Blue and White.
trimmings on shirt plain pants. Sizes 28 to 44.
;
Maroon and White. Sizes 28 to 44.
No. 606. Per suit, $ .OO I
No. 396. Per suit, $3. OO '
J'inest quality Cotton Suit trimmed pants and shirts.
; Fancy Worsted Suit, with attractive striping on shirt
Colors : Navy and Red or Navy and White only. Sizes and pants, in following colors only: Black .trimmed
28 to 44. R/;d. Navy trimmed Gray, Gray trimmed Navy, Navy
No. 60a. Per suit, $1.25 trimmed White. Sizes 28 to 44.
No. 95, Per suit, $3.00 ' -^
i

Cotton Suit, fashioned with mercerized silk trimming,

in following colors only: Navy trimmed Red, Navy
trimmed White. Sizes 28 to 44.
No. 28. Per suit, $ ..50
Fine Quality Cut Worsted Suit, in plain Navy, Black or
Fine quality Worsted Suit, with attractive striping
on shirt and pants, in following colors only Navy :
trimmed Gray, Navy trimmed White, Gray trimmed
r
Navy, and Navy trimmed Red. Sizes 28 to 44
No. 6 4. Per suit, $3.50
I

Maroon. Sizes, 28 to 44. Special quality Worsted Suit, with pure silk trimming
No. 600. Per suit, $2.50 ^ '
on shirt and pants, in following colors only: Navy
Worsted Suit, full fashioned, best quality, in plain trimmed White, Black trimmed Orange, Navy trimmed
Navy, Black or Maroon. Sizes 28 to 44. Red, Navy trimmed Columbia Blue. Sizes 28 to 44.
No. 395. Per suit, «4.00
No. O. Per suit, $4.50
I I
Extra quality fashioned Worsted Suit, with attractive
Striped Worsted Suit, same quality as No. 110, m striping on shirt and pants, in following colors only:
following colors only; Maroon trimmed White, Black Gray trimmed Navy, Navy trimmed Gray, Navy
trimmed Orange, Navy trimmed^White. Sizes 28 to 44. trimmed White. Sizes 28 to 44.
No. III. Per suft, S5.00 No. 295. Per suit, S5.50

^IIP^,

It is your pationagc we secjc, and we will delight in pleasing you. We ask but a trial and feel confident of
our ability to interest you in our goods.

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WhletkS /ATHLETia
WEAR / h WEAR. (

SpaldingjRunning, Jumping and Hurdling] Shoes

Running Shoes
This Running Shoe is made of
the finest Kangaroo leather; ex-
tremely light and glove fitting.
Best English steel spikes firmly
riveted on.

No. 2-0. Per pair, ?» 5.5 o

Finest Calfskin Running Shoe;

light weight, hand-made, six
spikes.

No. lO. Per pair, S4.50

Calfskin Running Shoe, machine

made; solid leather tap sole holds
spikes firmly in place.
No. I IT. Per pair, $4.00

Calfskin Running Shoe, machme

made.
No. II. Per pair, ss.oo

Cross CoonLry Shoes

Finest Kangaroo leather; low
broad heel, flexible shank, hand
sewed; six spikes on sole; with
or without spikes on heel.
No. I4C. Per pair. $5. 50

Jumping and Hurdling Shoe

Fine Kangaroo leather, hand-
made, specially stiffened sole,
and spikes in heel placed accord-
ing to the latest ideas to assist
jumper.
No. I4H. Perpau-, S5.50

Spalding
Standard ATHLETIC GCX)DS.
Satisfactory

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krHLETICj *rHLETIC{
WEAK c
>) WEAR. (

SPALDING ATHLETIC WEAR

Indoor Running Shoes
Made With or Without Spikes

Fine leather, rubber tipped sole, with spikes. Per pair, S4.00
Leather shoe, rubber tipped, with spikes. 3.50
Leather shoe, rubber tipped, no spikes. 2.50

Indoor Jumping Shoes

Made With or Without Spikes

Hand-made, Best Leather Indoor Jumping Shoe, rubber soles.

No. 2 O. Per pair, S5.00

I

Competitors' Numbers
Running Pants Printed on Heavy Manila Paper ox Strong Lineitj

No. I- White or Black Sateen, MANILA LINEN

back S .25 No. I. 1 to 50. Set. S .50 2.50
flly front, lace 1
3.75
No. 2. Ito 75. .75
No, 2. White or Black Sateen, No. 3. 1 to 100. I .OO 5.00
No. 4. Ito 150. f .50 7.5d
lace back, fly front. $•• -OO 2.00 lO.OO
No. 5. 1 to 200. '

No. 6. Ito 250. 2.50 12.60

No. 3. White or Black Silesia,

fly front, lace back

75c. Athletic Grips
No. 4. White ©r Black Sflesia,

fly front, lack back. 50c .

Stripes down sides of any of these ninmng pants,

25c. per pair extra.
the hollow of
Made of selected cork and shaped to fit

For suitable Sleeveless and Quarter SUeve Shirts see

the hand.
jyreceding pages of Athletic Wear. No. I. Per pair, I 5c.

X3 X3P
Protection
Chamois Pushers
for
Running
Shoe
Spikes I

Made of thick
wood, shaped
and perfor-
ated to accomodate spikes of running
running. shoes,
Made of fine chamois skin and used with
walking, jumping and other athletic shoes. great convenience for runners.

Per 25c. No. N. Per pair, 75c.

No. 5. pair,

add your name to our of weU-wishcts

We aie advertised by oui loving friends and we hope
list
to

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 Sweaters

The Spalding "Highest Quality" Sweaters

We allow four inches for stretch in all our Sweaters, and sizes are marked
accordingly. It is suggested, however, that for very heavy men a size about
two inches larger than coat measurement be ordered to hisure a comfortable fit.
Made of the very finest Australian lamb's wool, and exceedingly soft and
pleasant to wear. They are full fashioned, to body and arms and without
seams of any kind. The various grades in our " Highest Quality " Sweaters
are identical in quality and finish, the difference in price being due entirely
to variations in weight.
Our No. AA Sweaters are considerably heaviei: than the heaviest sweater
ever knitted and cannot be furnished by any other maker, as we have
exclusive control of this special weight

No. AA. Particularly suitable for foot ball and skating. Heaviest sweater made, $7.50.
No. A. "Intercollegiate," special weight, \ , 6.00
No. B. Heavy Weight, .. . ., » . 5.00
No. C. Standard Weight, . 4.00
'Colors: White, Navy Blue, Black, Gray, Maroon and Cardinal. Other colors to order. Prices on applicatiort
All made with 9 -inch collars^ sizes, 28 to 44 inches.

Striped Sweaters Shaker Sweaters

Same quality as our We introduced these
Ho. B. Sizes, 32 to 42 sweaters to fill a demand
inches. Colors: Red and for as heavy a weight as
Black,Navy and Red, our "Highest Quality"
grade, but at a lower
Orange and Black Navy ,

price,and after much ex-

and White. Stripes 2
perimenting, we are in a
inches wide. position to offer this line
No. BS. Each, $6.00 in the following colors
only: Black, Navy Blue,.
Any other combina-
Maroon, Gray or White,
tion of colors to order
as follows:
only at an advanced
price. No. I . Same weight as No. A, $5.50
No. 2. Same weight as No. B, 4.50
Ribbed Sweaters
No. 3. Same weight as No. C, 3.50
Our No. 9 Sweater is
Sizes, 30 to 44.
made of pure wool, full
shaped to body and arms.
It is guaranteed superior
Striped Sweaters
to any sweater of equal
Same quality as No. 3. Sizes, 32 to 42, in following
price. Guaranteed abso-
colors: Red and Black, Navy and Red, Orange and
lutely all wool. Sizes, 26
Black, Navy and White.
to 44. In following colors
only: Maroon, Navy Blue, No. 3S. Each, $4.00
Black and Gray.
Stripes 2 inches wide, in above combinations
No. 9. Each, $l.50 of colors only.

You feel good when you have one of our sweaters on, you look good on the gymnasium floor with one of
suits on,and you take a certain satisfaction and pride in showing your Spalding Trade-Mark to your
uncomfortable friend in the ill-fitting clothes.

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 Spalding Golf Jackets.
VEST SHAPE
No. VG. Best quality worsted, heavy
weight, gilt buttons. Made up in gray
and white only. Each, Sie.OO
No. CJ. Fine worsted, standard weight,
pearl buttons. Made up in gray and
white only. Each, $5.00

Spalding Golf Sweater

VEST COLLAR
No. BG. Gray or white only with extreme
open or low neck. A popular golfing
sweater, good weight. Made of finest
lambs' wool. Ribbed at bottom of skirt
N°- vc and cuffs. Each, S6.0O
No. CG. Standard weight, "Highest Quality" knit. Made in Gray and White only Each, S5.00
No. 3G. Standard weight, Shaker knit. Made in GVay and White only. ..
4.00

Spalding Fine Hand Made Golf Shoes

No. 88 No. 8 No. 6 No. 7

No. 88. Fine Russia calf Golf Oxford, hand made throughout. Spliced rubber sole and full heel (new
idea) and studded leather toe. The most up-to-date and best golf shoe made. Per pair, $8.00
No. 8. Fine English tan leather Golf Balmoral, new shape, flat sole last, box toe. Sole made heavy enough
^ Per pair, $7. OO
.to attach hob nails or rubber discs

No. 8 shoe ....

No. 6. Fine English tan leather, Golf Oxford or low cut Golf Shoe, made up same as the Balmoral
Perpair, S6.00
No. MK. Hob Oc
IS^ No. A. Aluminum Hob Nails. Dozen, I 5c. | Iron Nails. Dozen, I

• Rubber Discs. Each, 5c.

No. 7. Low cut, best grade black Golf Oxford Shoe. Leather specially selected calfskin, box
toe, soles with Scotch edge and heavy enough to attach hob nails or rubber discs. Pair.$6.00
For Shoe's with rubber soles, suitable also for golj, see page devoted to tennis shoes in this catalogue

Golf Puttees or Newmarket Leggins

No. P.I An ideal riding leggin, suitable for golf and very popular with autoists. Made of
pigskin, modeled to shape, and tightened with encircling strap. Sizes 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 inches,
calf measurement Per pair, $8.00
No. I . Made of cowhide, nicely grained and similar in design to No. IP. Sizes 14,^15, 16, 17,
18 inches, calf measurement .-• '
, Per pa'r, $5.00

Without standards of weight and measure endless confusion would result in merchandising. Spalding Athletic
Goods take the place of the yard stick and the pound weight where equipment for athletes is concerend.

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For years we have supplied the students of most of the colleges and preparatory schools with class and
fraternity caps and made according to Spalding ideas—distinctive in design and finish. Through school
hats,
and college our hats and caps have been the distinctive mark of their standing, the embroidered insignia of
society or class placing the wearer in his proper station.

Spalding University Hats

Round Crown, in Gray, White, Ma-
roon, Black, Navy Blue; plain brim
or brim bound with different color
No. 202. Each, $1.25
UNIVERSITY HAT-SQUARE CROWN
UNTVEBSmr HAT-ROUND CROWN Square Crown, in Gray, White, Ma-
roon, Black, Navy Blue; plain brim
or brim bound with different color.
No. 202S. Each, SI. 50
Plain white duck, round crown only.
No. 203. Each, 50c.
Spalding University Ca'ps
In Black, Navy Blue, Maroon, Gray;
either 1-inch, 2-inch or 3-inch visor
No. I Quality. Each. « -OO
I

No. 2 Quality. " .90

\P-3-lNCH VISOR
IINIVEESITY CAP-:-IN'CH V No. 3 Quality. " .70, i I

English Glass Cap

No. 60. Navy Blue or Black Serge;
1-inch or 1 1-2 inch visor, $ .25
1

No. 70, Navy Blue or Black Cloth.

Each, SI.50
No. 80. Fine Flannel, in Black,
Navy Blue and Maroon, $ .OO I

Henley Cap
No. 90. Fine FlanneJi in Black,
ENGLISH CLASS CAP Navy Blue and Maroon, s .25 i
HENLEY CAP.

PRICES FOR LETTERS. NUMERALS, DESIGNS OR MONOGRAMS ON APPLICATION.

desirable that full size designs be sent with inquiry for price of embroidery, but
It is
we will, if desired,
submit designs of various arrangements of letters, figures, etc., so that selection can be made. All of
this wor"k is done by experienced people, who have been in our employ for many years, and satisfaction
is guaranteed.

to aovy over the boy

The Spalding Trade-Mark on any article purchased for the boy gives him a chance
has some other make, bought by some one who did not know. Seek the Spalding
Trade-Mark and
who
satisfy the bov.

38
 HATS HATS
CAPS CAPS
Each different style Hat and Cap shown
on this page is a Spalding production,
distinctive in style and finish and,
without reserve, made of the highest^
quality mat^al obtainable.

Cloth Fedora Outing Hat,-

Made of mixed tweed goods
special quality and silk lined.
Crown is Fedora shape with roll
brim and hat is line-stitched
throughout, making_it particu-
larly durable.
No. C Eac>i, S3. 00

No. F
English Outing Hat- Made of
mixed tweed goods; special qual-
ity and silk lined; has round
w- No. A
V\ith back drawn dowin crown and 3-inch roll brim, and
is line-stitched throughout, mak-
Aut»omobiIe Cap — Made of
Scotch tweed, good quality, with ing it particularly durable.
No. F . Each, S3. bo
,
— With back drawn down.
satin serge lining. Back can be
drawn down over ears. English Automobile Cap-
No. A .Each, $2.00.
- Made of imported tweed mix-
tures, best quality, with silk
lining. Back can be drawn down
over ears and cloth front,
"" strap
buckled under chin. "
No. E Each, $3.00

No. C
English Traveling Cap-
Made of Scotch tweed, good qual-
ity, with satin serge lining and
stitched brim.
No. C . . Each, $2.00 -

English Outing Hat, -Made

of mixed tweed goods; special
No. O quality and silk lined. Round
No. B English Full Golf Cap -Made
EngUsh Golf Cap -Made of crown and brim of latest design.
of mixed tweed, superior quality, Brim is neatly bound and hat is
Scotch tweed, good quality, with
Has flat crown
.'with silk lining. stitched throughout, making jt
«ilk lining. Medium crown. and button adjustment on peak.
No. B particularly durable.^^
Each, $2.00
.
No. D Each, $2.50
. .
No. H , . Each, $3.00

°' "^''j »"

'" !J'/""f^c'"ri"g ^'icle. no
less ihan upon its workmanship and finish.
iirrlintH-
Ihc "^''T
reputation of a '"l"'"}'
maker depends. We have never lost sight of this fact, and Spalding Athlete Goods
(D ) \\

always give good satisfaction in consequence. ^^

(U*
^^
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 : ' ,

X)U T N G^
SHIRTS/^
I

SPALDING OUTING SHIRTS AND TROUSERS

n- ROUTING/
NTROUSERS

Observing closely as we do the

demand
for goods in the athletic line,

i I for certain !
we have
seen for some time past that
'^

athletic sports and for gen- f

^
eral outing purposes a well made, thor-
oughly up-to-date line of shirts and >

trousers would prove popular with ;

many of our regular customers who [

have had to go to custom tailors to get |

anj-thing of this kind that would be

<H satisfactory in fit and finish. Much has
been lacking however, from an athletic
^
\^ '
^-
p
-'
"
point of view, even in these high-priced - '

STYLE D. shirts and trousers, and after quite a style e.

littlepreparation we have prepared to supply what we believe is the most suitable and best made line of outing
shirts and trousers ever made. They are all made from the latest patterns, and a perfect fit is guaranteed.
The quality of goods used is particularly suitable for athletic and outing purposes— strong and durable and
light in weight.

SPALDING OUTING SHIRTS

All wool flannel, white with blue hairline
stripe. . Each, $3.50- ==n
All wool flannel, blue with white hairline
stripe. . Each, S3.50
All wool flannel plain gray
,
'" 3 5O.

All wool flannel, blue gray 3 5O.

Mixed cotton and wooL plain

white. . , Each, 3.00
Above shirts furnished in either of following styles, as shown
in cuts ! iillil
No. D STYLE. With collar, dress style, upright; full sleeves
with double pearl buttons, link style, in cuffs button front..;

No. E STYLE. With collar, outing style, flat.; full sleeves

wiCh double pearl but<t.ons, link sCyle, in cuffs button front.. ;

SPALDING OUTING TROUSERS

All wool flannel, medium weight;
plain white. Pair,. S7.00
All wool flannel, medium weight;
gray, with hairline stripe. Pair, 7.00
All wool flannel, medium weight;
gray, with indistinct stripe. Pair, 7. CO
All wool flannel, light weight;
gray, with hairline stripe. Pair, 6.00
All wool flannel, light weight;
PLAIN TROUSERS gray, with mixed stripe. Pair, 6. GO STRIPED TROUSERS.
All wool serge, plain white. ' 5.00
Above Crousers are made in our No. S STYLE, as shown in cut, with one hip, one watch and two side pockets', and belt loops
_3 WHITE DUCK TROUSERS
No. 3. Good quality white duck, well made. Per pair, $ .50 1

Measurement blanks and samples of material furnished on application. If in

when ordering, give your measurements according to diagrams.
a hurry
How TO MEASURE FOR SHIRT— State size of collar worn length of sleeve ;

from shoulder to wrist with arm raised and bent as shown (1-3); size
around chest (5-5).

How TO MEASURE FOR PANTS—Around waist (A-A); in-seam (D to E);

around hips (B-B).

The Spalding Policy has established a standard of quality, and at the same lime a standard of price that is
fair aKke to the manufacturer, the dealer and the consumer, ihe three parties who should always be considered
,-> in any legitimate transaction invoking merchandise. The dealer who handles Spalding Athletic Good:
realizes the advantages of definite methods, certain profits and uniform quality.

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UthletiC;
) WEAR. /

r^^^l^

ATHLETIC SHIRTS
Made
A. G. & ^
Spalding
Expressly for

Bros.
I^S^

An athletic shirt that is from its very nature best suited of any to the needs of those who through violent
Sizes:
32 to 46 inches chest measurement..
Each, $2.50

and continuous exertion perspire freely, and should therefore wear something next to the skin that will
absorb moisture rapidly. "Linen Mesh " does this, and at the same time surpasses all other materials in
the power of evaporating moisture or drying. We cannot recommend it too highly.

Don't be led into the common error that garments made of this material are designed primarily for people
-who are ill. Instead, they are meant to safeguard all, especially those who confident in their strength and
health neglect the ordinary precautions of the prudent.

For use as a gymnasium shirt there is nothing to compare with this, while for general athletic wear its
manifold advantages will make it popular with those who desire an article that is superior to anything
similar evei- made.

SPALDING MEN'S ATHLETIC UNDERWEAR

ffn'0?^'^y^ For some time past we have recognized the need of some "kind of athletic wear that would
?
"
1 be suitable at the same time for use as underwear, during the heated term especially,
but throughout the year if desired, and to be sold at a price to
^
f
bring it within reach of the ordinary pocketbook. f~ -
^
The Spalding Cotton Mesh Athletic Underwear we believe'will be
recognized as filling this need, and we are certain tiiat the quality
[ of each article will satisfy even the most exacting^
'

\ No. 15. White Cotton Mesh Sleeveless Shirt. Each. 1 .OO {

\ No. I 5P. White Cotton Mesh Knee Pants. . Pair,

.^No. I OE. Natural Cotton- Mesh Sleeveless Shirt. Each,

>nd (OE No. 1 OEP. Natural Cotton Mesh Knee Pants. Pair,
 MHLETIO
\ WEAR. (

STOCK COLORS AND SIZES

Worsted Goods, Best Quality. Are knit of the purest and finest wool yarn and full fashioned, or woven, to the shape of the body and
arms. They are very soft and elastic and will never lose their sliape. We carry the following colors regularly in stock: Black,
Navy Blue and Maroon, in stock sizes. Shirts, 26 to 42 inches, .chest. Tights, 28 to 42 inches, waist. Other colors and sizes
made to order at special prices. Estimates furnished on application.
Our No. 600 Line Worsted Goods. Made of all wool yarn, knit to size and shape. Have no raw edges and are warranted not to rip.
Furnished in Navy Blue, Maroon and Black only. Stock sizes: shirts 26 to 42 inches, chest. Tights, 28 to 42 inches, waist.
Sanitary Cotloti Goods. Made of selected sea island cotton, knit on strictly scientific and sanitary principles, and, owing to their
porosity and elasticity, are peculiarly adapted for gymnasium and all athletic purposes. Colors: Bleached White, Navy, Black
and Maroon. Stock sizes: shirts 26 to 44 inches, chest; Tights, 26 to 42 inches, waist.
flfiifin- d Ccllon Goods. Imitate very closely the finish of pure silk goods. For athletic wear there is really nothing better or more
c m •• il 'c on account of the softness and porosity of the material of which they are made. Stock si/cs: 26 to 44 inches^ chest.

Sleeveless Shirts Quarter Sleeve Shirts

No. E. Best Worsted, full fashioned,
I Best Worsted, full fashioned,
stock colors and sizes. Each, S3.00 stock colors and sizes.
No. 600. Cut Worsted, stock colors No. F. Each, $3.0O
I

and sizes. Each, S .25 1 Cut Worsted, stock colors and

No. 6EM. Mercerized Cottoji. natural sizes.
color and light blue only' ( .OO No. 60 Each, $ .25
I . 1

Other colors to order; prices on application. Sanitary Cotton, stock colors and
No. 6E. Sanitary Cotton, stock colors sizes.
and sizes. Each, 50c. No. 6F. Each, SXTc.

Striped Sleeveless Shirts Full Length Tights

Cut Worsted, with 4-inch around stripe and Trousers
chest, in following combinations of Full Tights, best v or-
colors: Navy with White stripe; Black ated, full fashions
with Orange stripe; Maroon with tock colors and siz< -
White stripe; Red with Black stripe so. I A. Pair.-S4.00
Royal Blue with White stripe; Black
with Red stripe.
No. 600S. Each, S1.50
I 4 Full Tights, cut we-
tted, stock colors and

No 605.Pair,$2.00
sizes. .

Striped Cotton Shirts

Solid body, with 4-inch stripe around chest, in follow-
Full Tights, cotton, W
quality. White, Black,
ing combinations of colors: Flesh.
Navy with White Stripe; Maroon with No. 3A. Pair, $I.O(5
White stripe; Royal Blue with White stripe;
,
Black with Orange stripe; Red with Blarl.;
Y.M.C.A. Trousers
stripe; Black with Red stripe. Regulation style.
No. 6ES. Each, 75c Flannel, medium quality.'^ Pair, $1.75
Flannel, good quality. . " " 3.00
Full Sleeve Shirts
Velvet Trunks
No. 3D. Cotton, Flesh, White and
Fine Velvet. Colors: Black, Navy,
Black. Each, SI.OO Royal Blue, Maroon. Special
colors to order.
Knee Tights
No. 3. Each, $ .OO
I

Best Worsted, full fashioned, stock

Sateen, Black, White.
colors and sizes.
No. 4. Each. 50c.
No. I B. Pair, $3.00
Worsted Trunks
Cut Worsted, stock colors and sizes.
Best Worsted, Black, Maroon and
No. 604. Pair, $1.25 Navy.
No. I . Pair, $2.00
Sanitary Cotton, stock colors ana Cut Worsted, Navy and Black,
sizes. No. 2. Pair, $ .OO I

No. 4B. Pair, 60c. Special colors to ordei*.

No business can be conducted between buyer and seller a feeling of

successfully unless there 4S established
perfect confidence. Spalding Athletic Goods have been the standard for over a quarter of a century, and
this tecoid is proof in itself of the conEdence the public has in any article bearing the Spalding Trade-Mark

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 SQUASHV
SHOES 1

The Spalding Superior Squash Shoe

1i ^
Spalding Squash Tennis Shoes v
Low cut,
GYMNASIUM

high quality mauve buck lea-f

Low cut, with special ther uppers, reinforced with red
fine white buck uppers, leather, and extra heavy
pure Para rubber flat sole,
and pure white Para provided with a suction
rubber flat sole, hand arrangement on
the bottom to se-
sewed and superior
cure a good foot-
quality throughout. ing. Hand sewed
The best and most. and absolutely
high grade
satisfactoi'y Squash throughout.
Shoe made.
No. AG.
No. BG. Per pair, S7.50 Per pair, $5.00

Basket Ball Shoes Special Bowling Shoe

Made of selected
This shoe is espe-
leather, with special
cially adapted to
rubber sole. The
bowling and is
suction caused by the
equally as good for
peculiar construction
of the sole enables
gymnasium pur-
poses. Made of best
the player to obtain
selected leather,
a good purchase on
with horsehide sole
the floor, a feature
and with a rubber
that makes this shoe
tip sewn on the sole
very popular with
across the ball of the foot to the toe to prevent slip-
basket ball players.
ping. The best practical shoe that has ever yet
No. BB. $4.50^ been manufactured for bowling purposes.
For Ladies; otherwise same as No. BB.
No. BEL. Per pair, « 4 5 O .
No. 145. Per pair, S3.00

Gymnasium Shoes

No. I No. IH No. K

No. 1 . Low cut, best grade canvas shoe, white rubber sole; in ladies' and men's sizes; men's made
of white canvas, ladies' of black . Per pair, S .25
1

No. H. High cut, best grade canvas shoe, white rubber

I sole; in ladies' and men's sizes; men's made
Per pair, SI .50
of white canvas, ladies' of black.
No. M. High cut canvas shoe, rubber sloe.
No. K. Low cut canvas shoe, rubber sole
.

..'....'. , . .

"
I .OO

.75
. .

Stability in price and quality is fair to all concerned. The consumer, who is the loser when quality is

degraded, i$ certain of satisfaction when he sees the Spalding Trade-Mark. The price is always as low as it

is possible to sell a first grade article.

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 m #^-t. GYMNASIUM SHOES
/GYMNASIUM'
\ SHOES I

Low cut shoe, good quality black leather, with elkskin

No. 159 sole and corrugated rubber heel; very light and well
Horsehide sole; soft and flexible; in ladies' and men's made.
sizes.
No. 90. Per pair, $2.50
No. 155. Per pair, $4.00 For Ladles; otherwise same as No. 90.

Kangaroo, elkskin sole, extra light, hand made. No. 90L. " Per pair, $2.50
No. 15. Per pair, $4.50

No. 19
Fine horsehide low cut shoe, flexible sole, roughened
to prevent slipping; very light and comfortable.
Low cut shoe, selected leather, extra light and No. 19. Per pair, $2.00
elkskin sole; in ladies' and men's sizes. For Ladies; otherwise same as No. 19.
No. I 66. Per pair, $3.00 No. I 9L. Per pair, $2.00

Selected leather, electric sole.

Special ladies' low cut shoe,
A very easy and flexible shoe. Low cut canvas, canvas sole; very selected black leather, with
popular for gymnasium. roughened elkskin
N0.2O. Lowcut. Pair, SI. 50 sole.

N0.21. High cut. " 2.00 No. E. Per pair, 35c. No. 85L. Per pair, «2.00

The Spalding Trade-Mark on any article athledc plea«c« the boy. It gives to the Ball, Bat, Glove, Mask
Unifonn, Tennis Racket, Golf Qub; or, in fact, any implement for athletic sport its proper classification —The
best. Just ask the boy about it.

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 TENNIS ? CRICKET
SHOES \ S HOES

TENNIS SHOES
High cut, russet leather, with best red
rubber flat sole. Hand sewed and of
absolutely best grade material through-
out.
No. AH. Per pair, $6. 50

Low cut. russet leather, with best red

rubber flat sole. Hand sewed and
quality same as No. AH.
No. A. Per pair, $6.00
Low cut, absolutely best grade linen
duck, with fast color white eyelets and
special combination leather and best
rubber sole and heel, hand sewed.
No. ET. Per pair. «5.00

High cut, best white canvas, fine

quality white rubber flat sole. Hand
sewed.
No. CH. Per pair, $5.00
Low cut, white canvas,
best fine
quality white rubber flat sole.
No. C. Per pair, $3. 50

Low cut, white canvas, red rubber

flat sole.
No. D. Perpair, $l.50
For other appropriate shoes for tennis
and outing see Nos. I, K, IH and M,
listed on Gymnasium Shoe page.

SPALDING TENNIS AND CRICKET SHOES

High cut, best
High cut, black
finest quality kan-
white canvas, re- garoo uppers with
inforced soles and special quality lea-
spring heels of ther soles and
selected leather, spring heels. Fur-
with blunt spikes. nished with blunt
and made
spikes,
Suitable either for
on same last as
cricket or for ten- our best base, ball
nis playing on turf shoes. An ideal
courts. shoe for tennis on
turf courts or for
Hand sewed. cricket.
No. O. Hand Sewed.
No. BBH,
Per pair, $5.00 Per pair, S7.B^

The successful financier must have money. The successful manufacturer must have ingenuity. -iTie successful
merchant, originality. The successful designer, genius. The successful artisan, skill. The su<^^ssfid Trade-
Mark, reliability The successful concern must have general all-around lousiness ability, integrity .and honesty
of purpose. A. G. Spalding & Bros, possess all of these successful necessities.

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THE SPALDING GOLD MEDAL RACKET
THEonSPALDING GOLD MEDAL RACKET, accompanied by the broadest guarantee ever given
an article of this kind has really proved the greatest sensation in the tennis line for
many years. Our care in designing the racket at first, and then in making certain that every
detail of manufacture was absolutely best quality, has brought to us players who were dissatis-
fied with rackets of unreliable quality, and anumber of championships have been won by well-
known players using the Gold Medal Racket. Weuse a dogwood insertion in shoulders after prov-
ing to our satisfaction by bitter experience that it is
—
far superior to cane or other material for the purpose.
The difference between styles A and B is in
the additional strings reinforcing the central
portion of the latter. Handles 5 and 5 1-4
inches in circumference. Stringing of clearest and
absolutely best quality lambs' gut. Each racket
enclosed in special quality mackintosh cover. Tag
attached to each racket giving particulars of special
inspection.

No. CM. Mahogany Handle. Either Style A or B Stringing. Each, $fi.00

 TENNIS

THE SPALDING MODEL RACKETS

l^ACH model is distinctive, but
*^ quality the same throughout.
Perfect balance assured. Quality
of material and workmanship the
best ever put into an article of this
kind.
if
MODEL DH. Mahogany handle.
Extra stringing in central portion
of racket. Mahogany throat piece.
Frame of specially selected highly
polished white ash, tape bound at
shoulders. Hand made through-
out and strung with finest quality
lambs' gut; leather capped handle.
Modeled after style racket used
exclusively by some of the great-
est players in the world.

Model DH. Each, $5.00

MODEL GX. Mahogany handle.

Gold Medal shape. Mahogany
throat piece. Frame of specially
selected highly polished white
ash, tape bound at shoulders.
Hand made throughout, and
strung with finest quality lambs'
gut; leather capped handle.
This racket is equal to the best
of any other make.
Model DH. Model ex.
Model GX. . Each, $5.00

Y^E GUARANTEE Tennis Rackets bearing the Spalding Trade-Mark during the playing
season in which they are purchased, provided they are 13 ounces or more in weight. Ayiy
racket of 13 ounces or more in weight that gives out from defective material or ivorkmanship
during the season purchased, will be repaired, or replaced without charge, provided it is returned
to v:s prepaid with the name and address of the sender, together with a letter explaining the claim. ^

CAUTION— A Tennis Racket

is extrewxly susceptible to, atmospheric changes, and the very
finest gut will give out occasionally
through no faidt of material or workmanship; such cases are '

not within the scope of a Guarantee. A Racket should alivays, when not in use, be covered ivith a
Waterproof Cover, placed in a Racket Press, and kept in a cool, dry room. It is a ivise pre^ )

caution to varnish the gut occasionally. A. G. SPALDING & BROS.

We will supply, if re<mired, but cannot guarantee, any rackets weighing less than thirteen ounces.

The Spalding Policy is entitled to the credit of being the pioneer in successfully establishing a new system of
merchandising. In a few isolated cases similar attempts have been made with one article only, and with a
greater or less degree of success, but we believe that restricted retail prices on a large number of articles have
been maintained for the first time upon the --'^essful introduction of the Spalding Policy.

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i
 SPALDING HIGH GRADE TENNIS RACKETS
THEvouched
good points the following rackets can be
in
for by some of the most successful
\*/E
~ "
GUARANTEE Tennis Backets bearing
Trade-Mark during
the Spalding the play-
of last season's players. In all of them quality ing season in which they are purchased, provided
of material and workmanship is suberb and perfect they are 13 ounces or more in iveight. Any
racket of 13 ounces or more in weight that gives
balance assured. Each frame made of finest white
out from defective material or workmanship
ash, highly polished; combed mahogany handle, lea- during the season ptirchased, will be repaired or
ther capped; stringing of good quality lambs' gut. replaced without charge, provided it is returned
to us prepaid with'the tiariie and address of the
No. II. The Tournament. Taped sender, together with a letter explaining the claim.
shoulders. Each. $4.00
No. 6. The Vantage. 3.50
CAUTION— A Tennis Racket is extremely sus-
ceptible to atmospheric changes, and the very finest
No. 8. TheSlocum. *'
3.50 gut will give out occasionally through no fault of
material or ivorkmanship; such cases are not
In No. 8 we have retained the old Slocum shape within the scope of a Guarantee. A Racket should
for players who prefer to stick tothe style to which always, whennof in iise, be covered with a Water-
they have been so long accustomed. proof Cover, placed i)i a Racket Press, and kept
in a cool, dry room. It is a wise precaution to
We will supply, if required, but cannot guarantee, any varnish the gut occasionally.
rackets weighing less than thirteen ounces. A. G. SPALDING & BROS.

The pinnacle of success is reserved foi thosewho persevere until the end: We hope to continue for some
time in the path we have marked out as a successful one.

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 tennis:

THE SPALDING TENNIS RACKETS

MODELLED on the expert Spalding shape. yi/E GUARANTEE Tennis Rackets bearing
Frames of the finest selected white ash, ~
' the Spalding Trade-Mark during the play-
highly polished, with combed mahogany- ing season in ivjiich they are purchased, provided
handle; leather capped; stringing of good quality they are 13 ounces or more in weight. Any
Oriental gut. racket of 13 ounces or more in weight that gives
out from defective material or workmanship
No. 5. The Lakeside. Each, $3.00 during the season purchased, will he repaired or
replaced without charge, provided it is returned
No. 4. The Greenwood. 2.00
to lis prepaid with the name and address of the
sender, together with a letter explaining the claim.
The following are of excellent quality. Frames
of white ash, finely finished, with combed cedar CAUTION— A Tennis Racket is extremely sus-
ceptible toatmospheric changes, and the very finest
handle; leather capped; good quality Oriental gut
gut will give out occasionally through no fault of
stringing. material or workmanship; such ca^es are not
No. 3. The Geneva. Each, $1.50 within the scope ofa Gvnrantee. A Racket should
" ahvays.whennot in use, be covered with a Water-
No. 2. The Favorite. . 1.00 proof Cover, placed in a Racket Press, and kept
in a cool, dry room. It is a wise precaution to
We wiD supply, if retjuired, but cannot guarantee, any
varnish the gut occasionally.
radiets weighing less than thirteen ounces. A. G. SPALDING & BROS.

The Spalding Policy maintains the highest standard of quality on all articles beanng the Spalding name and
Frade-Mark. establishes uniform net prices on each article commensurate with its actual value. aD of wfaicK
utitfie* the user, is (air to the dealer and perpetuate* ounclves.

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 TENNIS

lEe Spalding
Championship Tennis BaU=^
^N the record made by the Spalding Championship Tennis Ball so far we are willing
to base our claims for superiority,
and wherever the ball is used, either in a tourna-
ment or regular play, we are certain our judgment will be coftfirmed. Absolutely best in
every particular of manufacture and made by people who have been in our employ, many
of them for twenty years and over, we place the Spalding Championship Tennis Ball
before the most critical clientele in the athletic world with perfect confidence that it will
give absolute satisfaction.

PERFECT INFLATION PERFECT COVERJNG

PERJECT SEWING
00
No. 00. ISeSI^ALDING CHAMPIONSHIP TENNIS BALL. Dozen, $4.00

3pal<ling Athletic Goods and the PoKcy under which they have been sold for the past seven years are
sponsible in a great measure for the renewed athletic interest which has become very apparent during
period Athletes are spurred on to renewed efforts when they possess something with the Spalding Trad(
Marie which is bound to fill every requirement and answer every demand put upon it

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tennis;

LAWN TENNIS BALLS

Spalding
Tournament Tennis Ball
This ball the equal of any of the so-called
is
championship balls made up by others in
imitation of our best grade. Uniform in
quality and carefully constructed through-
out. Regulation size and weight. Fine
felt cover.

No. O. Per doz., $3.00

Wright & Ditson

Championship Tennis
Ball
So well known that comment as to its qual-
ities is unnecessary.

No. 5. Per doz., S 5,00 ^"^^^^M^p'^^

FOR SQUASH TENNIS BALLS SEE FOLLOWING PAGES

J7
Racket^s R.est»rung
We make a specialty of restringfng rackets of
every known make. The work is done by
our most scientific stringers, and none bufe
first quality gut is used. When sending-
rackets to us to be restrung be surb to prepay
charges on the package and mark with your
name and address. Write us under separate
cover full particulars regarding restringiLg".
No. I . Oriental Gut, White, Red, or Red and White. Each, S .OO
I

"
No. 2.
No. 3.
Lambs' Gut, White only
Best Lambs' Gut, White only. ..." I.50
2.50

For a number of years the impression prevailed in the United States that no one could manufacture a tennis
counby. To-day not five per cent, of the balls used are manufactured outside of the United
ball in this
States. Then came the golf aaze, and no club, unless it was manufactured in Scotland or England, was any
good. To-day, not five per cent of the clubs used are imported, and we are exporting in large quantities.
 SPALDING HAND MADE NETS
We recommend most strongly our hand made nets. Quality of material and workmanship
is absolutely th^
best and they are well worth many^times the additional cost over
the ordinary machine made styks on account
of their greater durability If posts are placed just 42 or 36 feet apart, nets will fitTxaSly when drawTSit

Cut sliows Double Centre Net with

No. A Posts and No. 3-0 Centre Strap.

SPALDING PATENT DOUBLE CENTRE NETS (HAND MADE)

Patented December
_^ 4, 1888:
These have double twine knitted together from 11 to 13 feet, according
Patented April g. 1889.

to the size of the net. Will outlast

two or more, ordinary nets.
^' ^^ ^HREAD, DOUBLE COURT WhITE. 15 THREAD, DOUBLE CoURT
^T «r^ r ()

In
No" 3D. llnfit 42
Ao '^^"F^ }l i^
®®'°° ^«- 2C. Length 36 ft. double centre 11 ft. .S4.50
No. Length Jf^'
ft. ^''"kI^ centre
double 13 ft '5. 50 No. 3C. Length 42
.

,
i ft. . double centre 13 ft, 5 OO
steel cable consisting of five strands of seven wires each
LWy.-i;!?^^^'i^^^°^,H^"^^?^'^^"'^«^
twisted tightly, but very pliable, to be used instead of regular
manila top rope. Each s 1.25

Cut shows Canvas Bound Net with

No. C Posts and No. 2-0 Centre Strap.

SPALDING CANVAS BOUND NETS (HAND MADE)

Spalding InLercoUegiaLe Net>s Spalding Canvas Bound Net»s
Extra wide canvas strip at the top, same style and
quality as used at Newport and all cha mpionship events.
Top bound ivith heavy 2-inch canvas strip.
Double Court, 42 feet. 21 thread, hand made. Double Court, hand made, 42 feet, 21 thread, whi_te.
No. 3E. Each, $4.50 No. 3B. Each, $4.00
'Double Court, 36 feet. 21 thread, hand made. Double Court, hand made, 36 feet, 21 thread, white
No. 2E. Each. $4.00 No. 2B. Each. $3. SO

When you see an article in the athletic line that you really like, how much better you feel when you
find the
ipalding 1 rade-Maik conhrmmg your good opinion. It is there almost invariably. Special Award (a Superior
<FTue) and a Grand Prize y/oa at St. Louis ExpoutioD.

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 SPALDING CLUB NETS-BLACK TWINE (HAND MADE)

Cut shows Club Net with No. B Posts and

T>i„„i, . !• J 1. , .
No- 3-0 Centre Strap

fatTslot?on'"^P ill/."n^'l!f-^^ !?'"^^^ *^\"?°u'* important tournaments last season and gave perfect
^*^ *¥
dStStl^^^^hflp
flistmctly while playmg EL^^M^
Nets are dyed^f ^^-^i^r "^^".^ ^ ^^^""^ "^t gives in showing out the white ball more
with fast color ng matter and by a special crocess which adds to
their durability. Bound at top with a doubled band of 8 ounce white
heavy tarred jnanila ropes at top and bottom.
ducKSswFdTand^SpS
with

No. 2-0. 36 ft, 21 thread, double centre lift, sifoo No 4-0.

36 feet 30 thread sin^l*. rpn'trp «bI*Io
11

^^' ^2fell:loZl^:f^^^^^^ ^liSS

Wes^uo°Jlv¥ofoollSd^^^^^^ ^f^.V4
ListS^tf^htlv
twisted Kp^ yjw
"''M
tightly, but very pliable,
strands of seven wires each.
to be used instead of regular manila top rope. Each. $ 1 .25
SPALDING MACHINE MADE NETS

Cut shows Regulation Net with No. D

Posts and No. 2-0 Centre Strap
Top and Bottom Bound with Heavy Cotton Rope—White
No. 1 . Single Court. 27 feet, 12 thread. Each, « .75 No. 2. Double Court, 36 feet, 15 thread.
1
Each.SI .OO
No. 3. Double Court, 42 feet, 15 thread. Each, S 1 .50

Top Bound with Heavy 2-inch Canvas Strip—White

No. 2A. Double Court, 36 feet,15 thread. Each.S2. 00 No.3A. Double Court, 42 feet, 15 thread. Each, S2. 2
|

TWINE NETS FOR BACKSTOPS -WITHOUT POLES

EACH II
EACM
No. 4. White, 50 ft. long, 7 ft. high, 9 thread. $2.50 No. 5X. Tarred,50ft.Iong,8ft.high,l2thread.S3.5O
No. 6. White, 50 ft. long, 8 ft. high, 12 thread. 3.00 II No. BS. Backstop Net Poles only; wooden. I .OO

In athletics it hardly pays to "pare a shilling," and you don't have to if you use Spalding goods, which, while
moderate in price, are built to give good and are KaHy the most economical in the end.
satisfaction

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 TENNIS

SPALDING CHAMPIONSHIP
TENNIS POSTS
This -style post is really the most practicable ever made.
•Expert players who have taken part in national and
other tournaments will reco^ize in it an old friend, im-
proved in some respects and just as reliable as ever.
The uprights are made of heavy 2 inch japanned iron
piping, pointed at lower end so as to go 24 inches into
ground and equipped with wheel at top. Ratchet for
tightening net is of an improved style, neat in appearance
but with a particularly strong leverage. Iron hooks and
cleats for fastening ropes.

One of the special features of this style post outside of

the ratchet is the method of ensuring absolute rigidity
when net is in position. By means of triple elaw clutches
made of heavy wrought iron there can be no shifting or
shaking once they are placed in position,^nd the tighter
the net is drawn the more rigid the posts become.

Tfo. A. Per pair, $20.00

SPALDING CLUB TENNIS POSTS

To ensure absolute rigidity, a prime requisite in a tennis post, it is really
necessary that some part of the post itself should go into. the ground.
Our experience has taught us the futility of endeavoring to provide
fastenings which do not embrace this idea, and we believe that the
vast majority of those who have had anything to do with the care of a
tennis court will agree with us in this statement.

Our Club Tennis Posts are made of best quality 27^ inch square ash,
nicely polished and varnished, equipped with japanned braces so as to
make posts absolutely rigid, and when set in position the posts extend
24 inches into the ground.
We call particular attention to. the extra heavy brass ratchet with which
we equip this style post. It is made after an English design and is the
same as supplied by our London House to some of the best clubs in
Great Britain.

No. B. Club Tennis Posts. Per pair, $10.00

The printed catalogue prices on Spalding Trade-Mark goods are net and absolutely fixed as the only prices
at which these goods are sold in our own New 'York, Chicago and Ranch stores, and also by our Bumerow
diibributiiig dealers throughout the Uoited Sute^

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 Spalding
Casino Tennis Posts
Extra heavy square wood posts, painted red and nicely

varnished and striped. ~ Pulley wheel at top of each

post to take top cord of net and reel of improved pattern
to tighten net fastened to one post. Has extra heavy
japanned iron brackets to steady posts and extends 24
inches into the ground when set up.

No. C. Casino Posts. Per pair, $6.00

Spalding Tennis Poles

Finely
[a poles.
polished,

and pegs.
solid,
Packed complete with guy
spiked tennis
ropes, I
Tennis pQSts
No. E. Per pair, $2.00
Square posts of wood, handsomely Good quality solid tennis poles. Packed
painted in red with black striping; complete wfth guy ropes and pegs.
japanned iron bracket bases to steady- |9 No.F. Per pair, $ .OO
I

poles, which are inserted 24 inches into

the ground. No guy ropes necessary.
Indoor Tennis Poles
Made with iron base and spike to fit into
No. D.
iron plates in the floor. Complete with
Per pair, $4.00 plates, tees, guy ropes and everything
necessary for setting up.
No. G. Per pau-, $2.50
Guy Ropes and Pegs
I

for. Tennis Nets

Reel for Teniiis Post
S a No. I-. Cottonropes,plainpeg3..»et,S!5c ^^ Improved pattern,
No. 2. Cotton ropes,plain pegs. BOc BgC
No. 3. Cotton ropes, fancy pegs. afSc ^ japanned finish, wooden
handle.
No. 3 will answer for
Backstop Nets. No. R. Each, »l.50

A large aod successful manufacturing business requires a large capital, perfect facilities, lots of energy, much
abinty, thorough knowledge of requirements and a determined effort to guard its reputation' for high quality
aad fair dealing. A. G. Spalding & Bros, possess all these requisites, which have been combined foi the tole
puipoie of nakmg Spalding Trade'Marked Athletic Goods the standard of the worid

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 ^

TENNIS
SPALDING RACKET COVERS
No. O
No. 3.
Brown and mixed
colored canvas Special water-
cover, full size. proof cover, lined.
Each, 36c Superior quality
No. 1, and extension
Soft felt cover, flap ; full size.
full size.
Each, 60c, Each, SI. 50
No. 2.
Good quality mole- No. 6.
skin cover ; well leather,
Stiff for
made and full
one racket.
size.
Each, S .OO I
Each, S5.00
No, 7. Stiff leather, for two rackets. Each. $7.0 O,

Racket Presses
The most effective press
in use to-day. Rackets
should be kept in one of
them when not in use to
prevent warping, espe-
cially when they have
been exposed to moisture
or used at the seashore.
No, I R, For one racket.
Each, $ .OO
I

No. 3R. Superior quality. Made of finely polished

walnut, with brass fittings. Suitable for either
No. 2-0. This device for holding centre of net at
one or two rackets. . . . Each, $2.00
regulation height, three feet, is vastly superior to
Rubber Handle Covers the ordinary centre iron, does not chafe the net,
For covering racket handles to secure better grip. and cannot possibly cause the ball to glance off and
strike out of court. Each, $ .CO
I

No. 3-0. Tournament Pattern, same as No.

No. 3. Made of pure gum rubber, corrugated. Will 2-0, only fitted with a turn-buckle, with
give excellent satisfaction. Each, 50c. which height of net can be adjusted to a
hair. Very desirable for tournament or
Rubber Adhesive Tape for Racket Handle Grip
match games. Each, S .26 1
purpose, ^ in. wide.
No. A. Made especially for this purpose. i

Piece 3 feet lo"ng in individual box. Each, 19c. Iron Centre Forks
Lawn Tennis Score Books No I . Regulation, patent stirrups.
Spalding Lawn Tennis Sc^re Book, paper
Official
Each, $ .00
1

cover, 16 sets. . Each, lOc.

. . No. 2. .Good quality, iron fork.
Extra Tennis Score Cards, 4 sets. Per doz. Oc. I Each, 60c.

The Spalding Policy— honest policy, fair dealing, high quality, fixed prices, legitimate profits, dealers'
protection, no "flim-flamming," users' satisfaction, athletes' confidence, thirty-years, and Spalding Trade-Mark,
ve combined to perpetuate indeBnitely the House of A. G. Spalding Bros. &
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 A practical wet marker at a mod- No mixing of material. Uses mar-
ble dust and slaked lime, etc. Made
erate price Simple in construc-
substantially. of iron, nicely japan'
tion, eas> to operate and substan-
ned. The best dry tennis markgf
tially made We guarantee it to made.
do perfect work. No. 3. Each. «2.00
Makes a clean, even ribbon line. Similar style to above, but smaller
with contact in full view. Duplex Tennis Marker. in size and lighter material.
$5.00 S3.50 No. 2. Each. SI .OO

m
No, 1 . Each, No.O. Each,

Portable Marking Tapes Marking Plates

No. 3. For
Single Court,
complete with
100 staples No. I No. 2
and pins.
For permanently marking the angles of court. Made
Set, $3.50
of malleable iron and painted white. A set consists of
No. 4. For Double Court, complete with 200 staples eight corner and two T pieces.
stnd 14 pins. . . Per set, $4.00 'Marking Plates, with separate pins.
No. 6. For Double Court, extra quality canvas, com- No. I. Per set, $l-.00
plete with 200 staples and 14 pins. Per set, S.6. OO, Marking Plates, with wedge pins attached:
No. S. Extra staples. .
'
. Per 100. -50 No. 2. Per set, SI. 50

Tether Tennis Game

The implements consist of an'upright pole standing 9 or 10 feet out of the ground, hav-
ing a line marked around the pole 6 feet from the ground. Attached to the top of the
'pol^ is a piece of cord, at the end of which is fastened a Lawn Tennis ball. The game
is to wind the cord, with the ball attached, round the pole and above the black line,
which is marked on the pole, and it is usually started by tossing for service. The winner
then takes the ball in his hand and with the racket drives it round the pole; the opponent
stops the progress of the ball and endeavors to drive it back again and round the pole in
the opposite direction. A set is usually the best of eleven games. The service may
either be taken alternately or continuously until the server loses a game.

No. i. /Tether Tennis Ball and Cord. : Each, S .75

No. 2. Tether Pole, 14 feet. . 1. 50
No. 3. Tether Pole,. 1^ feet. . 1.00
No. 5. Marking Ropes for circle and dividing line, with
staples Per set, SI.OO

Summer days are veiy well, but we sometimes need something to while away an hour or so. Spalding lawn
game*. >till £11 such gaps every time.

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PLAYERS in the United States are rapidly coming to the'conclusion that it is not necessary to send to the
other side for Squash Rackets. Some of the best are now using Spalding goods with general satisfac-
tion,and we look for a still further increase in the number of users this season owing to certain im«
provements introduced in the details of manufacture.
SPALDING SQUASH TENNIS RACKETS
Frames of finest selected white ash, bound at shoulders, finished with rounded edges, high polish.
No. 16. Strung with white oriental gut, combed cedar handle Each, S2.50"
"
No. 18. Strung with white oriental gut, horsehide wound handle 3.00
No. I 9. Strung with black lambs' gut,' combed,cedar handle; head smaller than above " 3.50
No. 20. "
Strung with black lambs' gut, horsehide wound handle; head same as No. 19. 4.00
Spalding Squash Tennis Balls are finest quality material and workmanship throughout. It will pay you to
try them if you are not already familiar with their good points. The idea of the "overspun" cover, knit-
ted on the ball and with no seams to rip, is original with us and is a valuable improvement.
No.O. Spalding Championship Overspun Squash Tennis Balls (Patoiterf). White or Green covering. Doz.,$6.00
SPALDING SQUASH RACQUETS
No. 17. Bats made of finest selected ash; strung with best
quality gut; grip wound with
white kid best grade through-
:

out. Each, $5.00

No. S. Imported best quality
17 r"/i6 i"ch rubber balls; black or gray enameled. Doz., $2.50

Imagination goes a long way with some people even when buying athletic goods, but you don't need it if you
see the Spalding Trade-Mark. That speab foi itself.

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COLT ^1*
SPALDING GOLD MEDAL DRIVERS AND BRASSIES
=OC7

•JHE SPALDING GOLD- MEDAL WOOD CLUBS are manufactured from the finest
dogwood and persimmon, and are all guaranteed. The models are duplicates of those
used by some of the best golfers in the -world; the grips are of finest calfskin, or our new-
rubber style, roughened; and the finish is the -very best; the shafts are all second growth
split hickory, and particular attention is given to the spring and balance of the club.

Spalding Gold Medal Drivers and Brassies. Each. $2.50

The special object of a catalogue is to impart intelligent, reliable, definite and accurate information about the

articles to which it is devoted. It is along this line that we have aimed to make this catalogue, and we believe
that we have made it so plain and convincing that a customer in Maine, California, Texas or Oregon, or any
Other part of the world, will feel quite as secure in trusting his orders to us by mail as if he had «Jled at one
of our various stores or agencies in person.

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GOLF

SPALDING
GOLD MEDAL
IRONS

gPALDING GOLD MEDAL IRONS are hand hammered from the finest mild steel. We have
taken the playing clubs of some of the best golfers in the world and duplicated them, and
they represent our regular stock. If, however, you prefer some other model, we will copy it
exactly, and the price to you will be the same. Finest calfskin, or our new rubber style roughened
grips on all of the above.

SPALDING GOLD MEDAL IRONS. Each, $2.00

The Spalding claims to reliability are well founded. No firm can continue in business for thirty years unless
that business is conducted on an upright basis. As Lincoln said, " You can fool all of the people some of
the you can fool some of the people all of the time, but you cannot- fool all of the people all of the time."
tiipe,

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GOLF
SPALDING SPALDING
COLD MEDAL GOLD MEDAL
mjt
IRONS IRONS

Model V-Cleek Model F—Mid Iron

CPALDING GOLD MEDAL IRONS are hand hammered from the finest mild steel. We have
taken the playing clubs of some of the best golfers in the world and duplicated them, and
they represent our regular stock. If, however, you prefer some other model, we will copy it
exactly, and the price to you will be the same. Finest calfskin, or our new rubber style roughened
grips on all of the above.

SPALDING GOLD MEDAL IRONS. Each, $2700

The wonderful and tninferrupted success ofA. G. Spalding & Bros, can be ascribed to tlie unvarying policy
of honesty in the manufacture of their goods. No article is sold under a false claim, and every article sold is
tacked by a responsible guarantee represented by the Spalding 1 rade-Maik.

6(

i
GOLF

SPALDING SPALDING
GOLD MEDAL GOLD MEDAL
IRONS IRONS

Mo<lel C-Mashie Niblic Model F— Putter Fron». View— Model F Putter

3PALDING GOLD MEDAL IRONS are hand hammered from the finest mild steel. We have taken
the playing clubs of some of the best golfers in the world and duplicated them, and they represent
our regular stock. If, however, you prefer some other model, we will copy it exactly, and the price to
you will be the same. Finest calfskin or our new rubber style roughened grips on all of the above.

Spal<ling Cold Medal Irons. Each', $2.00

JUVENILE GOLF CLUBS

Every part is of proportionate size, making perfect clubs for the use of boys and girls up to fourteen
years of age.
Drivers and Brassies. Each, $ 1 .00 Cleeks, Loiters, Putters. Each, $ 1 .00

GOLD MEDAL WOOD PUTTERS—Models A and R

pHEY are made of wood, heavily weighted with lead. Attached
to face of head and covering face entirely, is a scored brass
plate. The shaft is placed directly behind point of impact, the
balance is perfect and the clubs certainly feel 'just right. " Made
'

in two models. Best quality tan calfskin roughened

grips.

Model A, Narrow Head. Model B.. Convex Sole

Each, $2.50

On goods which fluctuate m_ pnce, is it reasonable to expect that you are getting the same thing
to-day for
half what you paid for r< a month ago or if you do expect this, why not wait until next month,
;
when the
price will be cut still \ovitT ) Remember, material has to be paid for. and labor also, andunless you want to
purchase an ii^enor one which has not been acquired legitimately, it is just as well to looL
article or
for the
Spalding" Trade-Mark. Then you will be sure of standard quality and satisfaction.

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ALUMINUM clubs, to our mind, represent no passing fad. Their merits and points of superiority have
been attested by many of the most prominent players in this country, and the general run of players
are gradually coming to understand the value of a non-rustable club, and one which will improve their
general play without a doubt. Attention is directed particularly to our "Hammer Headed " Putter, cut of
which is shown at bottom of page.

O ''
o

"
TTie " hit or miss " policy of many manufacturers making atHetic goods Just as Good as Spalding's and
"

quoting at high list prices and varying discounts, is very deceiving and always leads to deterioration of quality,
dissatisfaction of users and general uncertainty of values. The Spalding Policy is the opposite to this.

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 lEe Spalding
Hollow Steel Faced Golf Clubs
(PatonteO June 8, 1897)

THIS style club is something that should be in the caddy bag of every golfer really inter-
ested in playing the best game possible. In construction it is scientifically correct, and
the idea is one that needs only to be explained in order to meet with general approval.
We rivet a piece of one-sixteenth inch highly tempered steel on a hollow head, and in that way
give you. spring and resistance combined at the point where they are required. Golfers of
international reputation have endorsed them highly, and they bid fair to revolutionize club
making to a great extent. " The set consists of cleek, lofting mashie, mid-iron and putter.
Each has points of superiority over the ordinary style, and any claim we may make in regard
.to them we are sure will be borne out by your experience after a trial. We know that the
cleek, tried fairly, should improve your shots at least fifty yards, and we can make this state-
ment safely because the assertion has been repeated to us so often by those who are using the
club now.

Furnished with Finest Sheepskin Roughened Grips and Best Quality Throu^ont
Each, $2.50

Athletes and sportsmen are very notional and whimsical about theii implements, which are the invariable sub-
ject of comparison and discussion when they meet. In addition to the direct effect on the result of a contest,
there is a sort of pride and satisfaction iri possessing the latest, most approved and up-to-date implement.
The Spalding Trade-Maxk is a mark of reBned superiority that requires no explanation or apology.

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 Crescent
Clubs
Socket Drivers (S» Brassies
The heads are made of the best
selected dogwbod and persim-
mon; the shafts of second
growth hickory, well seasoned.
An entirely hand-made 'club.
All the latest "models.
Each, $1.50
CRJESCENT IRON GOLF CLUBS
The heads are all hand-forged from the finest mild steel; the shafts of well selected second growth hickory>
thoroughly seasoned. They are perfect as to shape, lie and weight, and well finished. Made in rights or
lefts, and for nven or women. In Cleeks, Mashies, Niblics, Mid-Irons, Driving Irons, Lofters, Putters and
other popular models.
Crescent. Iron Coif Clubs. Each, $1.50

There is probably no class of inanufa(5hirecl goods of equal variety that receives harder usage than athletic

goods. The golfer throws his whole ^rength into his frail loolung driver, the ball player tries to knock the
—
coyer off the ball, and the footballer well, words fail to d^cribe what he subjeifts the foot ball to. And
practically with everything in the athletic goods line— no quiet parlor ornaments anywhere. Spalding
Athletic Goods are made to stand just such usage. That is why they arc used so generally by adiletes.
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GOLF
Spalding RED,
W'jI
WHITE
® and
^1C-
BLUE
GOLF
Golf BaUs
•* Nothing Succeeds Like Success.**
The success attained by the Spalding Red, White and Blue Golf Balls wherever they have been used proves
that they are easily as far in advance of the ordinary rubber cored balls as they in turn were ahead of
the old solid gutta balls.

^'^m'W^

This is the ball that was used by Mr This is the ball that was used by This is the ball' that was used by
Chandler Egan when he won the James Braid when he won the Open Willie Anderson, winner, 314; Alex
Amateur Championship of America
at Chicago. Mr. Egan says: "I used Championship of the World at St. Smith, runner-up, 316; P.J. Barrett,
the Red Dot White Ball during the Andrews, Scotland, June 7-9, 1905, third, 317, in the Open Champion-
Amateur Championship at the
Chicago Golf Club and I found it and by Rowland Jones, runner-up ship of America at Myopia, Sept,
'
highly satisfactory in every way. in same tournament. 21 and 22, 1905.

Spalding White Golf ball (Red Dot). Cover made of purified white gutta. Particularly
durable, but has no click Per dozen, $6.00
Spal^ins 'WbiVe Colt haXH With Clkk). Cover made, of purifiea wnite gutta. For
players who want the Click. Quality throughout absolutely perfect. Per dozen, $6.00
Spalding Wizard Golf Bali (Blue Dot) Cover made of best quality exitta. We claim
.

this ball is even better than the well-known 1903 Wizard. Per dozen, $6.00

It does not seem out of place to assert thai A. G. Spalding & Bros, and their various branches do a larger
volume of business annually in athletic goods than the combined output of all other American manufacturers
of similar goods, and it is part of the Spalding Policy to maintain that position.

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GOLF GOLF
^
GOLF BALLS

KEMPSHALl.

The HaskeU Golf Balls

No. 5. HaskeU Golf Bolls. . Per dozen, $6.00
No. 10. HaskeU Golf BaUs. .
" 6.00

The Kempshall Golf Balls

Kempshall "Flyer" Golf Balls, 1906. Per dozen, $6.00
Kempshall "Click" Golf Balls.
" 6.00

Remade Balls
Rubber Cored
These balls are recovered, not merely
remolded, and fresh elastic is added to
take the place of the small quantity
immediately under the cover which de-
teriorates during its life as a new ball.
REMADE WHITE REMADE WIZARD
Spalding "White" Remade Golf Balls. Per dozen, $4.00
Spalding "^^zard" Remade Golf Bolls. 4.00
HaskeU Remade Golf Balls. . 4.00
Kempshall Remade Golf Balls. 4.00
We do not a'-cept for remaking any Rubber Cored Golf Balls except the above mentioned branda,
Remaking any of the above brands, where old balls are furnished. Per dozen, $2.50,
REMADE SOLID GUTTA PERCHA BALLS
Remade Solid GuttaPercha Balls Dozen, $2.50
Any standard grade Solid Gutta Balls will be remade, where old balls are furnished. 1 .00

Thirty years of quality making, with one object in view, viz., to produce the conect article for the athletic
,

puipose intended, using best material and employing experienced skilled workmen, has been and will continue
to be the puipose of A. G. Spalding & Bros, in conducting their manufactuiing depaitmenU.

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 SPALDING CADDY BAGS
'W/'E use in our canvas bags the heaviest and best grade of duck suitable for the purpose. In our leather
bags we use solid leather and not thin strips glued together. All our handles are made to conform to
a man's grip and are guaranteed not to break at the bend. All the bottoms are studded and double sewn on
our own patented machines. Stiff leather bags are put up in individual pasteboard boxes.

All-Leather Caddy Bags

No. L3 1-2.Grain leather bag, good quality,
brass trimmings and leather bottom. S5.00
No. L6. Small stiff leather bag, made m either
tan or black; snap sling and brass trimmings
throughout. Long ball pocket opening top and
bottom. . . Each, $5.00
No. L4. Imported foot ball leather bag, brass
trimmings, leather bottom. This is one of the
most durable bags made. Each, $6.00
No. PG. Genuine pigskin bag, heavy brass
'harness- buckle on shoulder strap, brass studs
and trimmings, leather bottom ,$ I O.OO
No. L5. Stiff leather, best quality bag; ball
pocket and sling to match: brass trimmings,
leather bottom. . £ach, $6.00
No. L6 No. PC. No. L3 1-2
No. L5H. Same style as our No. L5, but with
lock and removable hood for covering clubs
"while traveling, This caddy bag will be accepted by railroads as baggage. Each, $9.00
^ Canvas Bags
No. E. Extra heavy brown canvas bag with hood, leather trimmings, leather
top and bottom and extra large ball pocket. This bag measures 7V inches in
diameter, and has a removable hood, and wh(?n fastened with the encircling strap
with the patent buckle lock will be accepted by railroads as baggage. Each,6.00
No. WB. White duck bag, two sizes, 7 inches and 8 inches
diam'eter, extraheavy solid leather shoulder strap with heavy
harness buckle and leather trimmings; reinforced heavy leather
bottom; waterproof hood to button insideover clubs. Each, $7. OO
No. B. Like No. WB, but made of brown canvas. Each,$7 0O
No. A2.. Heavy tan canvas bag, leather trimmings; leather

pocket and ring. ...

reinforced stripes running lengthwise; sole leather bottom, ball
Each, $3.50
No. ex. Light tan colored canvas, leather bottom, large ball
pocket; sling to match. . . Each, $2.50
No. CXL. Same style as No. CX, excepting that it is made larger
throughout; studs on bottom. Each, $3.00
No. C2. White or brown canvas, leather trimmings, reinforced
canvas bottom; ball pocketand slingto match. Each, $ .OO I

Styles for Women no.cxl no.e no.wb

No. WL3. Fine bridle leather, ball pocket and sling, brass trimmings; an exceedingly fine looking and
serviceable bag Each, $5.00
No. WL3 1-2. Grain leather bag. good quality, brass trimmings and leather bottom.. 5.00 .

For Children
Heavy bound canvas, leather trimmings, ball pocket and sling, wooden bottom. Each

The greatest pleasure at the least expense is secured in the long run by buying Spalding goock Wh
purchase is stamped with the Spalding Trade-Marie you know that it is the best for the money and that rfiere

will be no occasion for subsequent regret

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 WINSLOW PATENT CADDY BAGS (Patented)
GThere is hardly a golf player who has not sighed for a bag so constructed that it would contain within itself the
attributes of a perfect caddy bag and at the same time the all-around usefulness of a suit case or traveling bag.

Showing l(nterior Arrangement of Bag

We believe the desired result has been attained in the Whislow Bags described
below, both of which are protected by patents.
No. I . Made
of extra heavy brown canvas, leather bottom with studs,
leather trimmings and extra large ball pocket. Heavy brass harness buckle
on shoulder strap and small brass buckles on pocket fastenings. Pocket
opens from outside and is large enough to hold extra shoes, sweater or
shirt and other necessary equipment.
for fastening clubs inside. ...
Furnished with additional straps
. Each, $8.00
No. 2. Madfe of same material as in No. 1, but constructed with division
down centre of bag inside, so that compartment for clothing does not
interfere with clubs in other section of bag. Furnished also with water-
proof hood, equipped with straps and buckles so that clubs can be covered
up and protected from rain or dampness. . . Each, S9.00

Seccomb Grip Winder

A roll will cover any grip. It is put

^
over the regular grip and may be taken
off and put on again any number of
times. Just the grip for wet weather,
and prevents slipping under all con-
ditions. Absolutely waterproof.
No. S. Per roll. 15c.
Sore Grip
A preparation that will not soil
the hands and insures a firm grio
at all times.
25c. No.Gl. Best quality soft white Chamois, open
Per box, knuckles, perforated back and palm, A very
Rubber Discs for Golf and Outing Shoes superior glove. . . Per pair, $2.25
No. G2. Fine soft tanned Chamois, open knuckles,
perforated back and palm. ^ Per pair, S 1 .50
No. G2L. Same quality as No. G2, but for left hand
only, with reinforced leather palm; Each, $ I .OO
No. G3. Fingerless Glove, pal^ps reinforced, per-
No. 9. Quickly attached to any shoe ajid absolutely forated backs. . .
^
Per pair, $1 .OO
prevents, slipping. . . Each, 5c. No.G4. Fingerless Glove, for left hand only Each.. 5 a
Way's Golf Studs No. G6. Palm Glove, fingerless, leather, for left
Made of highly tempered steel. Screwed
hand only. . . Each, 25c.
to sole and heel. Will always insure firm Rubber Grips
footing. Cut actual size. ^
No. I i . Stud with screw. J Each, I Oc
No. MS. Set of 12, complete. '[ " 75c. 'iiiililiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiillM

Hob Nails No. 6. Cori-ugated Grip, made of purest Para rubber.

No. MK. Iron Hob Nails. Dozen, I be. Will fit any golf club, and insures a firm and perfect
No. A. Aluminum Hob Nails. -" ".15c. grip. Highly commended by expert golfers. 50c .

The wise dealer recognizes the truth of the saying that "goods well bought are half sold." That is why
Spalding Athletic Goods are obtainable anywhere, because they require no special effort to sell. The puT'
chasers know the meaning and value of the Spalding Trade-MarL

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 Ko. 9 "No. II No. 2 .^

Colors: Red, WTiite, Red and White, Blue and White.

No. 6 No. 3 No. 5 No. 4 or any other combination of colors.
Made of heavy tin, painted red and white and num- No. 0. Flags only, oblong shape. EachV40c,
bered 1 to 18, to designate the number of hole. The No. II. "
Flags only, triangle shape. .40c,
iron shaft is strongly fastened to disc and about four
feet long. Marking Flags
No. 3. Heart shape ., . Each, $ ,60 Red out, numbered 1 to 9. White in. numbered 10 tal8.
No. 4. Oblong shape .. " ,60
No. 6. Pear shape, hollow " 1.60 No. 2 . Flags only, numbered as ordered. Each, 5 O'c .
No. 6. Windmill, four flanges " I.OO '"
No. 6. Spear head-staffs, 7 feet. . 50c.
Steel Hole Cutters Teeing Plates
For cutting the hole in centre of put-
'
ting green. The earth is ejected when Round shape, made
withdrawn from hole, as shown in cut. to lie flush with the
Simple and efficient and made of best
ground and used to
quality steel.
mark the space with-
a No. I O.

The Midlothian Golf Hole Rim, Patented

Steel Hole Cutter, $3.00
in the limits of which
the ball must be teed.
The best hole nm
ever made, solid iron
Na 8. Pair. 60c.
casting, one piece. Pronounced by ex-
perts the finest rim on the market. It is
solid enough to prevent the hole from
Iron Hole Rims
being racked by the weight of the hole For lining holes in putting green. The cross-
disc or flag which is kept always in an up- piece in No. 20 rim prevents ball from falling,
right position by the neck below the^cup.
No. 25. Golf Hole Rim. Each, S .00
to bottom of hole. II
1
No. 16 Plain rim. . Each, i5c.
Metal Badges for Caddies No. 20 With cross-p\ece. " 40c.
Each badge numbered and safety pin
on back to fasten to cap or breast. Initial Letters for Caddy Bags
No. 1. Each, 35c. White metal, highly polished. Quickly
and permanently fastened to any style
Putting Disc
The bag. In two sizes.
object in using this disc is to
train the eye in putting. Exceed- No. I. Letters 1 inch? Each, 25c.
ingly useful for indoor practice.
No. I. Putting Disc. Each, 25c. No. 2. Letters, 1.' 2 inch. 26c.

Diiedl from fa<flofy to consumer throu^ the medium of the retail dealer, honeity of purpose, knowledge of
requirements, maintenance of the highest Aemdard of quality, liberal guarantees, maintenance of absolutely fixed
selling prices to all alike regardless of quantity, is the Spalding Policy that has placed Spalding Athletic Goods
at the head <^ the proce«aon, where they muil ever remain.

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 GRIFFITH BROS. & CO.. LONDON
SPEQALLY PREPARED Golf White
Glossy Golf Paint Dries instantly. Will'not chip, crack
Used exclusively 'on the best golf or wear off. Furnished in White or
: GRIFFITH ballsby the leading makers in the
United States and Great Britain. Red.
"SED EXCLUSIVELY A. 'SPALDING & BROS
G. No. 8. Per bottle, 1 5c.
'ILVERTOWN
RICHEST (JUAI
SOLE AGENTS FOR U. S.
Per can, 50c.
^

No, II.

Ball Cleaners Liberty Golf Counters

The ccver to which the cellU'.-

loid counters are attached ia

pliable and provides for easy
and quick turning of discs. No
pencil is required except for
transferring the score from the
counters to the record, and pro-
No. 25. Rubber Pouch.with Sponge. Each, 25c vision is also made for a per-
35c. manent or yearly record in the
No. 27. RubberPouch.with Sponge and Brush.
back pages of. the filler. The
Score Books ladies' books are made for the belt in such a way as

No. 10. Club Score Book, S2.50 not to require detaching in keeping the score while
playing. The celluloid tablet will be very convenient
No. I . Leather case, with ^ook con-
where no permanent record is desired.
taining rules and score cards, 50c.
No. Ladies' Genuine Pigskin. Each, $1.50-
No. 2. Book, with rules and Tier-
.OO
Ladies' Black Seal Grain. I

forated score sheets; no caSe. 5c. .7S

Gents' Black Seal Grain.
No. 3 . Book of score sheets only , 5C Gents' Genuine Pigskin. ::
'
,'
I .oa.
No. L. Large match and medal play Gents' Tablet Counters. -^ -50
score sheets. .Each, 15c.' Renewable Fillers.
' '
^

Anchor Golf Tee

CANNOT BE LOST

This teeis held on the teeing ground by the anchor,

and can only move the length of the string, which is
about nine inches. Put the anchor to the left and
front of the tee.

No. 5. Each, 15c.

Rubber Golf Tee

Good quality. Regulation style.

No. 3.
Red Rubber. Each, 5c.
 CLOCK (BADMINTON
GOLF

Game of Clock Golf

FOR practice in putting nothing excels the game of

"Clock Golf." The figures are arranged in a circle
from 20 to 24 feet in diameter, or of any size that the
lawn will admit. Each player holes out frojn each fig-
ure point, counting his strokes, and with few exceptions
the regular rules on putting apply. Set consists ol
'^tT^^^^y twelve figures, one marking flag, hole rim and measur-
" .',/••' ing chain for getting the proper distance for figure. All
>^.--'^ " complete in box with descriptive circular.
\S^: No. I . With raised figures, in black, on white teeing
,7!i;«<^"'
s-T.i^s-'QSi^
^..:r:~?.^.^ plates. Will not injure the lawn. Per set, $ I O.OO
No. 2. Plain cut-out figures,- painted white, not on piates 6. CO

Badminton Captive Golf Ball

The sets listed be-
low will be found
first-class in every
particular, and
prices very rea-
sonable when quality is considered.
No. . Indoor Badminton Set, consisting of four im-
I

ported gut strung rackets, one regular size Bad-

minton net, one pair jointed poles with bases, six Consists of an iron stake, to be securely fastened in
cork end shuttlecocks and rules for play packed
ground, and attached to which is a piece of rubber
complete in wooden box with metal catches and
hinges. . . Complete. « 5.00 . I
and about 75 feet of cord, with a good quality golf
No. 2. Outdoor Badminton Set, consisting of two
imported gut strung rackets, one regulation size No. 1 . Captive Golf Outfit. Complete, $ .oo
Badminton net, one pair plain poles, set of guy
ropes and pegs, four rubber end shuttlecocks and Parachute Golf Ball
rules for play in wooden box with metal catches An excellent device for the practice of
and hinges. ... Complete, S O.OO
- . I driving, and all golf strokes, in a lim-
No. 3. Special Outdoor Badminton Set, con- ited area. The parachute prevents
sisting of four best quality imported gut the ball from traveling very far, no
strung rackets with grip leather wound, matter how hard hit..
one best quality regulation siee Badmin-
ton net, one pair polished and striped No. I. Complete, 75c.
poles, six rubber end shuttlecocks and
rules for play in wood box with metal
Spalding Game of Golfette
catches and hinges. Complete, S20.00

Badminton Rackets
Ko. I Imported gut strung, good
. qualitv.
full size. . . Each, . SI .75
No 2. Imported gut strung, best quality,
leather wound grip. Each, . S2. 25 no. 2
Shuttlecocksdoz
No. 3. The object is to loft ball into centre net.
I
16-Feather, Cork bottom. $ .80 I

The inner net counts 3. the centre net 2, the outer

20 " Cork bottom. 2.40
24 " Cork bottom. 3.00 net 1 point. Distance from 15 to 25 feet from net.
India Rubber bottom. 4.00 Regular golf clubs and ball are qsed. Each, $5.00

The Spalding Policy provides that all of Spalding trade-marked athletic goods must go direct from factory to
consumer through the medium of the retail dealer, and each article MUST
be sold at iu 6xed printed net
price without any discount and regardless of quantity.

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 JASSOCIATIONV
^FooT Ball/

Spalding Association
"Official" Foot Ball

An AssociaUon Foot BsOl

that is right in every

particular

Made in the improved style

"
eight sections and "black button
constitutes strongest construction known for a round ball. It is made of
special English grain leather and in every way conforms to the balls used by the best teams on the other side.
Each ball is packed complete with a pure Para rubber guaranteed bladder, a foot ball inflater, rawhide lace,
and a lacing needle in sealed box, and contents guaranteed perfect if seal is unbroken.
No. H. " Official " Association Foot Ball. Each, $4.00

Spaldinji Association Foot Balls

Association No. O on No. N

No. 0. Regulation size, ex- No. N. Regulation size. The

tremely well made and will give
excellent satisfaction.
case is made of best
English grain leather and the
bladder of pure Para rubber,
fully guaranteed. Each
packed complete with rawhide
lace in sealed box.
Association No. L case of this ball is well made of
The good quality leather, pebbled
No. L, Constructed in eight sections with
capless ends, neat in appearance and very ser-
graining. Packed complete
grade
with guaranteed bladder in
viceable. Material and workmanship are of
highest quality and fully guaranteed.
sealed box. Each, $l.50
Each
ball is packed complete in sealed box with pure No. P. Regulation. Leather
ball
Para rubber guaranteed bladder, foot ball in- case, full size, good quality.
flater, rawhide lace and lacing needle. Contents Complete with guaranteed
S3.00 guaranteed if sealis unbrokea Each $ 4 . O bladder in sealed box. S -OO
, I

Association Foot Ball Complete with posts, pegs,

guys, etc.,and equipped with
Goal Nets
heavy tarred nets.
Made in accordance with official .^^: No. O. Per pair complete,
specifications. ^^^ $I8.00

The Spalding standard of quality on athletic goods is conscientiously maintained on all articles bearing the
Spalding name and Trade-Mark. The different grades are plainly indicated by the Spalding grade numbers
and prices, which arc fully guaranteed to be exactly in accordance with the printed representations.

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poor Ball^ -i^A

UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT FOR ASSOCIATION OR "SOCKER" FOOT BALL
Spalding New
^and Improved Jerseys
-tL^ /Association(
^FoOT Ball/

^
\Ve carry followfng sizes in stock- 28 to 42-inch chest. Other si;!es at an advanced price. Our No. loP line is manufactured from

•No.
hard twisted worsted and
I
closely woven; of a good quality.

OP.Solid colors: Black,

plain colors to order
Made to stand the sev
Navy Blue, Gray,
n. An absolutely perfect
Maroon carried in stock; other
Each, S2. 7
foot ball jersey.

Full SLriped Jerseys

No. I OPS. Full striped jerseys; two-inch stripes, same goods as above, made inl
the following combination of colors: Orange and Black, Gray and Royal Blue,'
Scarlet and White, Navy and White, Royal Blue and White, Black and Royal

Cardinal, Maroon and White.

Sleeveless Shirts
,."..,.
Blue, Red and Black, Columbia Blue and White, Navy and Cardinal, Gray and
Each, $3.25

No. 600S. Worsted sleeveless Shirt with four-inch stripe. Same colors as Jerseys.
Each, SI.50
Flannel Kmckerbockers—Unpadded
Made especially for Association Foot Ball; substantial, light and roomy, Special laced
back and fly front. Samples of colors sent on application.
No.3A. Finequality flannel.Pair,$2.25 No.4A. Good quality flannel. Pair,SI.75
I

No. 5 A. Flannel; well made. Per pair, SI.50

AssociatJon Foot» Ball Shin Guards
We are making two styles of special shin guards for Association Foot Ball, one con-
structed of leather, the other of canvas, but both very substantial and equipped
with ankle protectors. We can also furnish shin gTiards without ankle protectors.
No.40. Leather; 10 in. long. Pair,® 1.75 No. F. Canvas; 10 in. long. Pair,$ I .OO
i

Special Association Foot> Ball Shoe

No. B. Our No. B Association Foot Ball Shoe has been made with the idea of fur-
^
nishing something that would meet with the unqualified approval of all players of
the Association game. It is constructed of substantial drab colored horsehide, has full heel and is equipped
with a special heavy kicking toe in the sole and proper cleats Per pair, $4.50

Spalding Stockings Spalding Belts

Uur "Highest Quality" Stockings are
superior to anything ever offered for
athletic wear, and combine all the es-
sentials of a perfect stocking. They No. 800. Tan or Black leather belt, V* inch wide.
are all wool, have w hite feet, are Heavy
ribbed, full fashioned, hug the leg
Fine harness buckle. , . . Each, 60c.
closely but comfortably and are very No. 23. Cotton Web Belt, 2'A inches wide, double
durable The weaving is of an exclu- strap, nickel buckle. . , , Each, 35c.
sive and unusually handsome design.
Lower Abdomen Protectbr
Ko. 3-0. Plain colors; white feet. Pair, SI. 5 O No. S. Made of heavy sole leather, well
Colors: Black, Navy and Maroon Other colors to order
only. Prices on application.
padded, with quilted lining and non-
elastic bands, with buckles at side
Striped Ribbed Stockings and elastic at back. The most sat-
Best quality, all wool: stripes. 2-inch, alternate. Colors' Scarlet
isfactory and safest protector for boxing, hockey,
and Black, Navy and Red, Orange and Black, Maroon and White,
Royal Blue and White, Royal Blue and Black, Navy arfd White, foot ball, etc. No other supporter necessary with
Other colors to order only; prices on applicatior this style. . . .( .
'
Each, S3. O©
No. 2RS. Medium weight. . . Pair^ 1 .OO 9 Bike Jockey Strap Suspensory
No. 3RS. Good weight. . » • *' "©O No. 5. -Patented Nov. 30, '87. For cy-
Plain Colors . clists, athletes, base ball, foot ball,

No. 2R. Medium weight. Pair, 90 c. tennis players, etc. All elastic, no
No. 3R. Good weight. " .70c. buckles. Clean, comfortable and por-
Colors: Black, Navy, Maroon, Royal Blue, Scarlet. ous. Three sizes: small, to fit waist 22 to 28 inches
SkuU Cap medium, 30 to 38 inches; large, 40 to 48 inches. 75c»
Other Supporters and Suspensories also listed
No. SC. Worsted Skull Cap. Each,50c. in this cat^log^e.
^^__^____^___^
Quotations made on special equipment for "Socker" Foot Ball Teams. Write or call on us for prices.

Every article bearing the Spalding Trade-Mark carries with

not orJy our guarantee of quality, but also an
it

assurance to a most critical clientele that it will satisfactorily serve its intended purpose. We
will not call

an article wool when there is cotton in it, nor will we use ingredients or material calculated simply to reduce
the price at the expense of quality.

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Cricket)

SPALDING CRICKET BATS

^
The sign^point to a great increase in the
number oi those who will play the "Gen-
tleman's Game" in this country, and the
goods we offer in this line will in every
way live up to the Spalding motto of
"highest quality." All are manufac-
tured by us at our London establishment.

Prices are net, and will be found much

lower than quotations made by others on
so-called first grade goodn, even when
figured with a large discount off.

The Spalding Grand Prix

(FOUR RUBBER)
Specially selected. Absolutely the fihest
driver on the market, exquisitely bal-
anced, with an abundance of wood in the
right place.
Grand Prix Bat. . Each,' $5. 50
English Price, 21 Shillings

The Spalding County Special

Si
(TREBLE RUBBER)
The equal of any bat sold in this country,
and second only to the Grand Prix.
County Special. . '. Each, $6.00
The Spalding London Club
(DOUBLE RUBBER)
A good springy handle, and well bal-
anced bat.
London Club. Each, S4. 50 .

The Spalding Single Rubber

A high class bat at a low price. .

Single Rubber. .. Each, $3.50

.

All Cane Practice

The best practice bat ever sold in this
country.
All Cane Practice. . ~Each, $3.00
Spalding Youth's Bats
Size 6. All Cane, Single Rubber. $3.00,
Grand County Sizes. All Cane, Single Rubber. 2.50 London Youths'
Prix Special Size 4. All Cane, Single Rubber. 2.00 Club

Thfc desire to win is the mainspring of an athlete's traiiung. The mainspring of our Policy
athletes with goods that will aid their eSorts and never disappoint.

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 ICricket- Cricket

SPALDING CRICKET BALLS

These cricket balls are manufactured in our factory in England, and' in both quality and price will -be
found eminently satisfactory. We feel certain that their grand record on the other side will be duplicated
in this country. Prices are net and will be found much lower than quotations made by others on so-called
first grade goods, even when, figured with a large discount off. »

Grand Prix
Our Grand Prix Cricket Ball is built for
Itrst^ilass cricket. Perfection quality
throughout. Will wear equally well en
hard or soft grounds. »

No. I . Grand Prix. Each, SQ.OO

County Match
The best ball manufactured at this price.
Built froja the finest materials' and well
finished. Must be tried to be appre-
ciated.
Ko. 2. County Match. Each. ^1.79
Grand Prix
County »atcK

PUT UP IN BOXES EACH BAIIi

CONTAINING WRAPPED
HALF DOZE>J IN OIL PAPER BAG

EVERY EVERY
BALL BALL
WARRANTED WARRANTED
Favorite Match
A really excellent ball for ordinary club
matches, wearing very hard and retain-
ing its shape to the last.
No. 3.. Favorite Match. Each, 8 .60
1

Youths' Match
Adopted by the Preparatory Schools of
Great Britain. Same material and
workmanship as in our Grand Prix, but
smaller and lighter; weight about 4 3-4
oz. and circumference about 8 3-4 in.
,

No. 4.^ Youths' Match. Each, S .60

1

The Spaldmg Poky provides a fair and reasonable profit to the retail dealer on aH Spalding TradcMarbed
Uoods a proht that will be satisfaaoy and amply suffident for any business
; economically conducted. Dealers
who are in search of job lots and profits of 100 to 200 per cent, cannot get it out of Spalding goods,
Utt they can make a fair, reasonable and sure profit and give the public the very
best athletic goods that it i»
possible to produce, and wth the Spaldjitt guarantee behind each article.

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 JL?'
SPALDING BATTING GLOVES
Buff leather, plain red rubber.
No. I. Per pair, $2. 50
White buck, corrugated red rubber.
No. 3. Per pair, $3.00

The "County" Batting Glove, adopted by the

leading batsmen. White buck, stout black
rubber, cured and taped on.

Per pair, $3.50

BATTING SLIPS
Full fingered slip, white
buck, plain red rubber, BATTING SLIPS
silk elastic. Skeleton slips, loop fingers,
No. I. Per pair, $3.00 white buck, plain red
rubber, cotton elastic.
Full fingers of brown leatfier,
faced with roughened rub- No. O. Per pair, $2.00
ber for grip, silk elastic.
No. SI. Per pair, $3.50

^'^ WICKET KEEPING GLOVES

Plain white buck.
No. I. Per pair, $2.50
Plain white buck, smooth rubber faced.
No. 4. Per pair, $3.00
Tan cape, smooth rubber faced.
No. 7. Per pair, $3.50
The "McGregor" tan cape, smooth rubber faced,
rubber finger tips.
No. 8. Per pair, $4. OO
Tan cape, jough rubber faced, best double stiched.
No. . IPer pair, $4.00
I

AHERICAN STYLE GLOVES

Horsehide, best quality, padded palm, open back.
No. A. Per pair, $5.00
Tan cape, best quality, padded palm, open back.
No. B. Per pair, $4.00

A. G. Spalding & Bros, are not a

'
truA," but simply a large corporation with a
do a large business in athletic goods. as it has created a monopoly
it is in no sense a monopoly, except in so far as yOi^
for the Spalding Trade-Mark by thirty years tA energetic and honest effort in guarding its reputation ^-Ol
for high quality, and thu» becoming the leading and decidedly the largest manufacturers of athletic goodsm the World. *

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 Cricket!

Spalding
Cricket Leg Guards—Skeleton
No. O. Superior White Kid.. Per pair, $4.00
No. I. Superior Brown Cape. 4.00'
No. 2. Superior White Buck. 4.00
Cricket Leg Guards—Solid
No. 3: Superior White Buck. Per pair.$3.00
No. 4. Superior White Kid. 3.00
No. 6. Superior' Brown Cape. 3.00 -

Backstop and Wing Nets

!No76. White, 50 ft. long, 8 ft. high7l2'
thread. . . Each, S3.00.
No. 5X. Tarred, 50 ft. long, 8 ft. high, 12
threiad. . . Each, S3.50i
No. BS. Backstop Net Poles only. I .OO
No. 3. Guy Ropes and Pegs. Per set, .85.
Prices on other size nets on application.

Cricket Bags Cricket Spikes

Brass plates, with steel spikes.

^^^ No. I.

Screw In
Per set bf 8, 40c.
Steel Spikes to
No. I. GoodCarpetBag, single handle. Each. $7. OO No. 2. Per set of 16, 40c.
No. 2 . Good Carpet Bag, double handle. 6. O Malleable iron plates, with, spikes.
No. 3. Strong Leather Bag, reinforced, and good
lock
No. 4. Canvas Lined Case for individual bats, with
Jiandle for carrying. . . Each, $1.25
Each, $ 2.00
I
No. 3. Per set of

Rubber Grips for Bats

No. C. Each, 60c.
8, I 6c.
m
Stumps and Bails Spalding Official Cricket Guide
Made from best selected ash. Edited by Jerome Flannery
No. O. Youth's, plain
Contains a complete record of cricket in America
^atch, 26 inch, with
during 190,, important cricket matches and record's
bails. Per set, S .OO I

No. 3. Match Stumps, of the game in foreign countries, official rules and
with bails. Set, SI. 2 5 many pictures of leading American and British cricltet
No. 4.Bras3ferrule,flush teams and players.
top, with bails. $2.00
No. 8. Revolving brass No. I 98. Cricket Guide. Per copy, I Oc.
top, with bails. $2.75
Any cf above shod, ex-
tra. Per set, $ .OO Score Book
, I

Extra Bails. Set, 30c. No. A, 12 Games. Each, $ .26

1

The price of something " Just as Good," under the eloquence of the " Just as Good Dealer," may, for the
moment, be alluring, but do not be persuaded by that delusive eloquence. Get the best— which is assured
and guaranteed by the Spalding Trade Mark— and you will be getting a reliable athletic' implement without
that " hot air " eloquence.

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CROQyET'

SPALDING CROQUET
Our croquet goods while moderate in price will be found thoroughly up-to-date in every particular. " We
describe them exactly as they are. The prices are regulated according to quality of material and finish.

Four Ball Sets Four Ball Sets

Fancy mallets with 8-inch Finely finished mallets with
iriaple head, nicely striped, 8-inch maple heads; 24-inch
and ash handle. Fancy handles glued to head and
stakes. Balls of selected nicely varnished. Balls of
rock maple. Packed in special quality rock maple,
strong wooden box. painted solid colors. Stakes
No. I A. Per set, $3.00
I
painted to match balls; wick-
ets japanned white and
Special mallets with 9-inch furnished with sockets.
selected dogwood head, Packed complete with rules
handsomely striped and pol- in handsome box.
ished; hand turned profes- No. 10. Per set. $3.00
sional handle. Dogwood balls
with solid colors stained in, not painted, and guar- Special finish mallets with 8-inch hardwood heads,
anteed not to flake or rub off highly polished. Wickets
; and 24-inch hickory handles glued to head; painted and
of heavy twisted wire, white enameled, and fitted varnished. Special quality rock maple balls, nicely
•with candlesticks so that they can be used for play painted solid red, blue, white and black, and varnished.
after dark; wooden sockets. Stakes fancy painted Stakes painted to match balls; wickets steel wire,
aad polished. Handsome hardwood stained and japanned white and furnished with sockets. Set
polished box. packed complete with book of rules in handsome box.
No. I9C. Per set, $7.50. No. 30. Per set, $5^00-
Extra quality mallets with 9-inch hardwood heads, and 24-inch hickory handles threaded to heads, painted
and varnished. Extra quality dogwood balls painted solid colors and varnished; wickets heavy steel wire,
jipanned white and furnished with wooden sockets. Complete set. packed with book of rules in
handsome box.
No. 40. Per set, $6;.00 ;

Tl £J
lEight Ball Sets Ei^ht Ball Sets
Mallets of selected wood Mallets with 8-inch maple
with 6-inch head and choice head, fancy striped, painted
hindle. Fancy .stakes and and varnished and fancy
wooden balls. Galvanized turned handle. Maple balls
w^•e wickets with sockets. striped and varnished.
Complete in wooden box» ,
Wickets of heavy galvanized
iron wire with sockets.
No. 7B. Per set, $3.O0
Packed in. strong .wooden
Special Set; 7-inch dogwood box.
head mallets with fancy No. 1 OD, Per .set, $4.00
painted striping and polished
maple handle. Selected dog- Fancy mallets with 8-inch
wood balls, striped, painted maple head, striped, painted
arid polished. Wickets of and gilt, handle fancy turned.
twisted wire, white enam- Polished maple balls with
eled, and wooden sockets. painted striping. Fancy
Stakes fancy striped and painted stakes. Wickets
polished. Packed complete with wooden sockets. Pol-
in handsome polished wood ished wood box with handles
box. on end.
No. I4H. Per set, $8. OO No. I 3F. Per set, $6.00

When A. G.Spalding ficBros.put the Spalding Policy into effect. January 1 ,1899, and confined the distribution
of Spalding Trade-Marked Athletic Goods to the retail dealer, doing away with the previous service*
of the jobber asd ceouoi^sion men. the retail prices on all these soods were reduced accordingly, to
the beneiit of the user.

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 A.i ^-'-^
Individual Extra
Croquet Mallets Croquet BaUs
All made according to latest ap- No. 7. Special selected dogwood,
proved models and finest quality thoroughly seasoned, with solid
throughout. colors dyed in instead of painted.
Highly polished and color
No. I . Brooklyn style. Finely fin- warranted not to flake or rub
ished imitation boxwood head, off. Persetof 4, $2.00
8 inches long. Fancy painted
No. 8. Rock maple balls, nicely
handle. '
Each, $ .OO
I

painted and polished. Special

No. 2. Philadelphia style. Special quality Per set of 4, $ .50 1

selected' dogwood head, 9x2 1-4

No. C. Composition croquet balls,
inches, with metal bands and hand
regulation size and weight, and
turned handle. El^ch, S .50
1

colored' red, white, blue and black

No. 3. Chicago style. Extra qual- in fast colors. Extremely dur-
ity persimmon head, 9x2 3-8 able and will give excellent satis-
inches, highly^polished and hand faction. Packed complete in
No. I
turned handle. - Each, $ .50
1
io. 2 box. Per set of 4, S6.00 no

Extra Stakes and Wickets

No. 2S. Fancy stakes, nicely painted and polished. Per pair, $ .75
•No. I S. Heavy twisted wire square wickets, white enameled. Per set of 10, 1.25

No.
made
I • Expert
Spalding Roque Sets
Set, consisting of 4 expert mallets,
in accordance with League regulations
roque balls, regulation size, and guaranteed
official
4

unbreakable; 10 large, square, regulation hardwood sockets,

;
^^a
nicely finished 10 steel wire arches, frosted finish
; 2 regu- ;

lation stakes, and a book of rules. All put. up in hand-

lock. ...
somely finished box with brass clasp and pad-
. Set,'S50.00
Individual Roque Mallets
No. M. Expert Roque Mallet. Extra quality selected
dogwood head, 9 1-2 inches long, with heavy nickel
ferrules. One end soft, the other hard rubber cap.
Selected ash handle 15 1-2 inches long, checkered
grip, and 2 or 2 1-4 inch diameter head. Other
length handles to order only. Each, $4.00

Official Roque Balls

i
^
No. R. Official Roque Ball. Made of special material and is practically unbreak-
able, yet retains the resiliency that is necessary in an article of this kind. The "o. Nl
ball will not chip or break when used under ordinary conditions in actual play.
Regulation size and weight, and finished in Red, White, Blue and Black. Packed complete in
box. , . Per set of 4. I $ O.OO
American Hard Rubber Croquet and Roque BaUs
No. AH. Size 3 1-4 inches in diameter. Made of hard rubber and guaranteed perfect in material and work-
manship. One ball finished with high polish, others plain black. . . Per set of 4, $8.00
No. AR. Size 3 3-8 inches in diameter. Otherwise same as above. . Per set of 4, I O.OO

The Spalding Trade-Mju-k is the seal of reliability. When you see it on amy aiticie you purchase, you can
be certain that you have the best that can be obtained anywhere at the price. It does not deceive with high
list prices on goods and " large " alluring discounts to catch the unthinking, and it does not stand for
inferior
humbug of any kind.

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 ALDRED ARCHERY GOODS
WHEN we secured the
factured by Thos. Aldred,
exclusive agency for the sale of the well known line of Archery Goods manu-
it was our idea that as headquarters for athletic goods of every description
the United States and Canada archers would find it convenient to purchase their supplies through
in,
the various branch stores of A. G. Spalding & Bros. No manufacturer is better known in this line than
Thomas Aldred, and his goods will be found eminently satisfactory. Expert archers will be able to select
from our stock, Bows, Arrows, and other requisites made under his personal supervision, and possessing all
the advantages which an experience of over fifty years enables a manufacturer to add to the ordinary value
of a well made article.
Archery has fluctuated in popularity during the past thirty years in this country, but during all of that
time the sport has held its place high in the estimation of people who have required out-of-door exercise of
an invigorating nature, but not too violent. The antiquity of this form of amusement, and the general
knowledge of the use of the various implements required, renders a special reference to these matters
unnecessary, but a few words -regarding the selection of bows and arrows may not be out of place.
Gentlemen's bows should be 6 ft. and ladies' 5 ft. to 5 ft. 6 in. Weightof your bow should be according to
"your strength, and particular care should be used in making selection, to avoid picking one with too strong a pull.
Gentlemen's arrows should measure 28 in. sometimes longer ones are used. Ladies' arrows 24 and 25 inv
;

Arrows are weighed against new English silver coin. Ladies' weigh from 2 6 to 3 6 and gentlemen's 4/- to 5/-,
according to the distance— for instance,at 60 yards a heavier arrow may be used than at a hundred yards. When
shooting in company, arrows should be painted or marked differently for each person, so as to be distinguishable.

ALDRED BOWS AND ARROWS, SUITABLE FOR EXPERT USE

RerAember, ive are sole agents for the United States and Canada for Thos. Aldred's World FamedArchery Goods.
No. YM. MEN'S ENGLISH YEW. Extra good No.SW. LADIES' SPANISH YEW. Special quality
quality bow ; weights 42 to 55 lbs ; length 6 feet. bow; weights 26 to 38 lbs. ; length 5 feet 6 inches.
Each bow in a baize bag. . Each, $24. OO Each bow in a baize bag. . Each, S I 6.00
No. LM. MEN'S LANCEWOOD. Special quality
No. YW. LADIES' ENGLISH YEW. Extra good bow; weights 38 to 55 lbs. ; long. Each,
6 ft. $8.00
quality bow; weights 26 to 38 lbs; length 5 feet 6 No. LW. LADIES' LANCEWOOD. Special quality
inches. Each bow in a baize bag. Each, $20.00 bow: weights 20 to 38 lb s.; length 5 ft. 6 in. $6.00
No. PW. LADIES' FOOTED ARROWS. With T. No. PF. MEN'S FOOTED ARROWS. With T. A.'s
A.'s parallel points painted between feathers and painted between feathers and pea- parallel points

.....
; ;

peacock feathers; size, 25 in. weights 3 3 and 3 6.;cock feathers; size 28 inches; weights 4 6, 4 9 and
Dozen, 9 O.OO 5/- I Dozen, $ o.OO |

Arroivs are packed one dozen each size and weight in pasteboard box, and match exactly; also in marking
071 arroivs themselves.

Archery Quiver and Belt Archery Gloves

No. 26. For men. Nicely finished No. I8. For men. Good quality
si^stantial tan leather belt with tan leather back; silk elastic strap;
leather covered buckle. Quiver is 3 leather finger tips. Each, 90c.
01 metal, leather covered and No. 2. For ladies. Good quality black
well made. . Each, $2.25 leather back; silk elastic strap;
No. I 3. For ladies. Dark green lea- 3 leather finger tips. Each,. 80c.
ther, similar to above but smaller
No. 3. Same quality as No. 2, but
in size. Excellent qualitv through-
laced finger tips. Each, 90c.
out. . . Each, $2.00
Archery Arrow Points (Steel) Horn Tips for Archery Bows
No. X. For ladies' arrows. Ea., Oc. I
No. O. For ladies' bows. Pair, 50c.
No. Y. For men's arrows. " I Oc.
Arm Guard Clove Quiver and Belt
No. M. For men's bows. " «Oc.
Archery Finger Tips Archery Bow Bags
No. 5. Ladies' knuckle tips. Laced. Set of 3, $1.25 No. 44. Good quality heavy green baize. Two sizes:
No.ao. Men's knuckle tips. Laced. " 1.25 6 feet and 5 feet 6 inches; for ladies' and men's
Archery Arm Guards bows Each, 40c.
No. 23. For men. Good
quality heavy tan leather,
Archery Tassels
nicely finished; silk elastic straps. Each, $1.25
No. 8. For ladies. Black leather, nicely finished ;
No. 32. Ladies' green tassels.
silk elastic straps. . Each, $1.25
. . |
No. 34. Men's green tassels.

Remember, we handle everything in the athletic line, and if our catalogue descriptions are not explicit enou
iurthet information regarding any article listed will be sent you promptly on receipt of request

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SPALDING ARCHERY GOODS
Reversible Lancewood Bows
No. I Length 3 feet, nicely polished, velvet handle. . Each, $ .29
No. 2. Length S^eet 6 inches, nicely polished, velvet handle. " .50
No. 3.. Length 4 feet, nicely polished, velvet handle. .
" .75
No. 4. Length 4 feet 6 inches, nicely polished, velvet handle. " I.OO
No. 5. Length 5 feet, nicely polished, velvet handle. .
" 1.25
Lancewood Bows— Self-^Made to Weight
These are fine quality, imported, and will give the best of satisfaction.

No. 24. Ladies', length 5 feet, 20 to 38 lbs. . . ,, Each, S2.80

No. 25. Ludies'y length 5 feet 3 inches, 20 to 38 lbs. .
".
" 3.00
No. 26. Ladies'^ length 6 feet, 38 to 55 lbs. .... " 3.50
Lemonwood Bows— Special Quality
No. A. Special Ladies', length 5 feet 3 inches, horn tipped, French polished, with best
Flemish string, 20 to 38 lbs. ._ . . . . .Each, $4.00
No. B. Special Gentlemeji's, length 6 'feet, horn tipped, French Dolished, with best
Flemish string, 38 to 55 lbs. .. . . , Each, $5.00 •.

Bow Strings
No. 43.
No. 45, Cotton strings. .....
Best quality Flemish strings, 5, 5 1-2 or 6 feet.
^.
Each,
"
7 5c
25c.
a

Straw Targets Arrows

Painted in bright ""/Colors. Easily distinguishable at No. 2. 15 in^ 2 feathered arrows,
distance. Five circles count as follows plain, .brass pomt. Doz., 50c. fuill
Gold centre, , 9. ''No. 3. 18 in. 2 feathered arrows,
Eed, ... . 7 plain, brass point Doz., 75c.
Inner White or Blue, 5
No. 4. 21 in. 3 feathered arrows
Itit
Black,
Outer White, plain, brass point. Doz., $ .OO
I

A pair of tar- No. 5. 24 in. 3 feathered arrows,

gets should nicely painted and polished, brass
be in the field point. . . Doz.., $i .50
to save tiine
No. 6. 25 in. 3 feathered arrows,
and trouble.
nicely painted and polished, steel point, $2.25
No. 7. 283 feathered arrows, nicely painted and
in.
18 inch diameter, Each,
i $ .5C
1
polished, steel point. One dozen in box, ,$2.75
24 indh diameter.
27 inch diameter. No. 12. 28 in. 3 feathered arrows, extra quality,
30 inch
36 inch
42 inch
diameter.
diameter.
diameter.
box. ....
nicely painted and gilt, steel point. One dozen in
Doz., $4.50
No. 2 1: 25 in. Ladies' best footed, >vith parallel
48 inch diameter; points, painted and gilt and painted between
48 inch diameter, extra
fea^ther•s. Onedozen, matched, Inbox. Doz.,$8.00
thick, official. I o.oo
No. 22. 28 in. Gent's best footed, with parallel
Iron Target Stands points, painted and gilt, and painted between

No. 3. 6 feet. , Each, $3.00 feathers. Onedozen, matched, in box. Doz..»9.00

The firft aim in Spalding Athletic Goods is to produce an absolutely satisfaeftory article. The price is entirely
a secondary consideration. Our method of manufadluring is flr^ tci show how perfe<5t we can tneike an aiticlQ
and then the selling price is fixed by adding a reasonable manufatfturing profit to iu

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 LAWN'
BOWLS.

Spalding Lawn Bowls

This game is increasing in popularity very rapidly. As a lawn game it is unexcelled, and wherever introduced
It has met with continued favor. The very complete line of goods listed below is carefully selected quaUty
and the prices extremely moderate.

Lawn Bowls—Pairs Bowl Cases

These have a medium bias as used by best players in

England and Scotland. Finely finished ebonized
bowls, ivory inlaid.
No. I . Regulation size. Per pair, $8,00 Made to fit one pair of bowls.

Jacks Heavy sole leather, well made, with leather partition.

Regulation size, nicely finished. Each, 75c. No. A. Each. $2.75.

Bowl Nets
Made to fit one pair of bowls,
Heavy twine, hand knitted, with good quality leather strap.

No. B. Each. 50c.

Lawn Bowls— Sets

Each set of 8 bowls and 2 jacks packed complete in a neat box
with handles and metal catches, printed rules, etc. Bowls are
all .-nade of selected quality lignum vit«. high polish finish and
neatly inlaid.

No. 4'/2, For ladies' use particularly . Set complete, $ O.OO

I

No. 5'/4. Regulation set; Full size bowls. "

i 2.00

Spalding Handbook of Lawn Bowls; or, Bowling

on the Green
Contains an account of the introduction of the game in
America diagram of a green ; how to construct
;
a
^een necessary equipment how to play the game, and the official
; ;
rules as promulgated by the Scottish
Bowlmg Association. Edited by Mr. James W. Greig, a well known
authority; thoroughly up-to-date.
Illustrated with portraits of prominent players.

No. 207. Price, I Oc.

Non-uniform and uncontrolled sellmg prices on well known standard

articles can be likened to steam in
engme rurmmg without a governor. Deterioration, loss of power, an
ochaustion and havoc generally resijT
The Spaldmg Fobcy is the governor that steadies the Athletic Goods business,
and the Spalding cLlity
-wr~".r b
the generally recognized standard for other manufacturers
to imiutc

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 Spalding Official Iron Quoits Rubber Quoits
iiiUS

Made to conform exactly to official rules.- Malleable

iron, 8 1-2 inches in diameter* with hand clasp, as
These quoits are of durable quality and should not be^
shovm in cut.
compared to the many w:orthless imitations whose'
No. O. Official Quoits. . Per set of four, $8. CO only reconimendation is cheapness.
Made of best Para rubber. For indoor or outdoor use^
Official Quoit Pins Four quoits to set.
Measure 36 inches long by 1 inch in diameter, and are No. 5. Per set, $l.50
made so that referee can take measurements without
difficulty. Loaded Rubber Quoits
Ho.X. Steel Pins. * g * .Per pair, $2,00 Will not slide or roll. Weigh about 5 pounds to a set,-'
"
Specially adapted for indoor use. Four to a set.
Rope Quoits No. 6. $2.50
Per set,

Indoor Quoit Pins

Made with floor plate and detachable pin, which can:
be unscrewed when not in use, leaving plate flush.
with floor.
No. J. Per pair, 75c.
Japanned Iron Quoits

Similar to those furnished by us for the Department No. 1.

of Education Playgrounds in New York City. Quoits
made with wire in center to keep them round. Set con-
sists of one base and stand complete with 4 rope quoits.

No. 7. Per set, $4. CO

 O

I Field ? Field
^
HocKEYd :>H0CKEY^

SFALDING FIELD HOCKEY STICKS

The Applebee Driver
0. I A. Ash head, with bulge at back to bring greatest weight back
of point where ball is struck. Pieced rattan cane handle, with whip-
ping. Made after latest and most popular English model. Each,$3.00

The "Applebee 00" Resulation Stick .

No. 2S. Ash head, rattan cane handle, with whipping. Finest
material and workmanship throughout. . Each, $2.00
The "Applebee 0" Regulation Stick
No. 2B. Plain ash, wound, with leather end and whipped. Made
especially for ladies' use Each, $ 1.50"
The Spalding "C.R.C." Regulation Stick
No. 5. Ash head, pieced rattan cane handle.whipped. with turned
knob. Very well made and finely finished. Each, $2- SO
The Spalding " Practice " Stick
No.'l. Plain ash, scored handle.well made. Each.SI.OO

Field Hockey Balls

No. A. "Made similar to a cricket ball, and white enameled,
uniform in quality. , ., Each, $2.5
No. B. Seamless, white enameled leather cover, excellent
quality Each, $1.75
No. C. Rubber Cover Composition Ball, superior quality.
Each, $i,00
No. D. Practice Ball, solid rubber, white. Each, .50

Field Hockey Shin Guards Rubber Ring Finger Protection

We' are making two sizes and styles of Pure gum ring. Will fit any stick, and
canvas shin guards, both well made and prevent opponent's stick from slipping up
light in. weight. and injuring the fingers.
No. 8. Canvas. Length 9 inches. Reed No. R. Each, 50c.
and felt padding^ .Per pair, 35c.
No. 9. Canvas. Length 11 inches. Reed
The Spalding Regulation Field Hockey Goals
^
and felt padding^' Per pair, 50c.

No. F
No. F. Canvas^ _With tinkle protectors.
-
Per pair, $ .OO I
'^m
No. 40. Leather. With ankle protectors. Pair 1^75
No. I . IMade of cotton moleskin backed
up with real rattan and felt padding.
Substantially made. " Per pair, 50c.
No. 3,0. Made of hea\T^ Sole leather, cor-
rugated and molded to shape, but flexible
so that they will conform to an^ size leg.
The new method of attaching the light
but strong straps permits the guards to
be bound lightly to leg and pz-events them
from getting loose or shifting. A very
light guard but gives, absolute protection
to the shins. '
Per pair, $1.75
,

Ko. 30
Field Hockey Gloves
Made skeleton style. _,Fingers and thumb well pro-
tected with rubber.^ No. P. Per pair, $2.50
 ^^EaUESTWAN
.\ POLO (

No. 8 .,v,. «.— Round End t t»/\T/\ UyfATTTTT^l

.ss.!^&&°^sZ^^ir^^oFSzltr^^^^
---— ?: ~-~ --
Limewood or sycamore heads.
us moaeis wui uc 6- ^f
oui^i^w^-v*
The
Willow or limewood head with
bound or
No. 2. LG.
unbound ends. .8. Sc\TiS?eTi;«
or lancewood.
beech, ash.
Ash, beech or sycamore heads. sycamore
with square heads of beech,
Ash"; beech or sycamore heads
No. 4a! Ash, ^^ ^ 8 1-2 inch cigar shaped
,^__

or rounded ends. aau, sycamore

ash, ».y <-"""-
or lancewood. ^

,
heads
heads. with wrjst
No. 4S. Ash, beech or sycamore malacca hana ^^^ ,^^^^^^ ^ound grips =t^'|P^f/s2,oO
Models Of heads as spec.fied above,
fabric •
nan
heads, malacca handles,
leather
• • --^ ,
„ •

wound gr.ps and

'
'
„d wr.st strap
wrist str p
of
"

^ ^^
Bicycle Polo Mallets, cigar shaped
fabric
,
^^
^^
extra Rubber Crips. ' ' ' *, '
Equestrian Polo Goals
Equestrian Polo Balls
^ball
Selected willow balls, painted with
Sjlf
No. I .
injure
baUs.' painted and leave no stump to P^^^^^^g^^,
$40.00
No."'Sf Good quality ba^swood ^^^^_ _
' Contains the official rules»
white. . . . • .
„ V'^'-L F^ited bv H. L. FitzPatrick
Spalding Official Equestrian P^^^J^^de- playeryna
1
Ed^\^^^^^
j^, ,99. Price, I O cents.
x^
of leading
information for players, and pictures

XdXdoes not have to spend his time "tfc^^^^

87
klHLETld
GOODS a
Spalding Championship Hammer Regulation 56-lb. Weight
With BoU- Bearing Swivel

Made after model submitted by

'HE Spalding Championship .Champ.on W-lb. Hammer Thrower. Champion J. S. Mitch6l, and en-
Ball Bearing Hammer, originally designed by John
Flanagan, the champion of the world, has been. highly dorsed by all weight throwers.
endorsed only after repeated trials in championship events. The benefits Packed in box and guaranteed
of the ball bearing construction will be quickly appreciated by all hammer correct in weight and in exact
throwers. Guaranteed absolutely correct in weight. accordance with rules of A. A.U.
No. 02. 12-lb., with sole leather case. $12.00
No. 02X. 12-lb., without sole leather case. lO.OO No. 2. Lead 56-lb. weigths.
No. 06. 16-lb., with sole leather case. 2.00 I
Complete, $ O.OO
I

N0..O6X. 16-lb., without sole leather case. O.OO^ I

Spalding Rubber Covered Indoor Shot>

Regulation Shot, Lead and Iron
Guaranteed correct in weighL
'
(Patenled December 19. 1905)_
''7 ^ 16-lb., Lead. Each, S2.50
This shot is made according to scientific "
("^^ principles, with a rubber cover that is
12-lb., Lead. 2.25
L^ "' perfectly round; gives a fine grip, and
16-lb., Iron. " 1.75
B|^^
1

has the proper resiliency when it

12-lb., Iron. " I.50
__ '

" 1.25
^^^^# comes in contact with the floor. It •
8-lb., Iron.

^^m^*^ has been tested thoroughly in the

gymnasium Spalding New Regulation Hammer
of one of the greatest
colleges in the country, and With Wire Handle
is pronounced perfect by
all who have had an opportunity to use it.
No. P. 16-lb. . . Each, $ O.OO
J

Cuarai^teed correct, irk weight..

Indoor Shot, ^,^ v ^^ LEAD

12-lb., Lead Practice. Each, $4.25
With our improved leather cover. Does 16-lb., Leaa, Regulation. 4.50
not lose weight even when used con- '^k'S'^
IRON
stantly. 8-lb., Iron, Juvenile. . .Each,
"
$2.50
12-1 b., Iron, Practice.
"
3.00
No. 3. 12-lb. 16-lb., Iron, Regulation. 3.25
No. 4. 16-ib. EXTRA WIRE HANDLES
No. 26. 8-lb. For above hammers. . Eacfi

There are no greater crilics of athlelic goods th, boys. Ask any boy which is the best base ball, and
will invanabiy answer "The Spalding. And the same applies to all other athletic articles.

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 VTHLETI^
GOODS / 1; r
Vaulting Standards Vaulting Poles— Selected Spruce
No. I 00. 8 feet long, solid. Each, $3.00
No. 101. 10 feet long, solid. " 4. GO
No. 102. 12 feet long, solid. " 5.00
No. I 03. 14 feet long, solid. " 6. CO
No. 1 04, 16 feet long, solid. '- 7. GO
HOLLOW SPRUCE POLES
Considerably lighter than the solid poles, and the
special preparation with which we .fill the interior of
polegreatly increases the strength and stiffness.
No. 2GG. 8 feet long, hollow. ^
Each, $8.0G
No. 2G I 10 feet long, hollow. 8.5©
No. 2G2. 12 feet long, hollow., 9.00
No. 2G3. 14 feet long, hollow. 9.50
No. 2G4. 16 feet long, hollow. " 10. GO
Spalding Olympic Discus
An exact reproduc-
tion of the discus used
Olympic games
in the
by
at Athens, Greece,
Robert Garrett, of
No. I 09. Wooden uprights, graduated in quarter
inches, adjustable to 12 feet Complete, I 5. S CO Princeton, the winner. Sealed in box and guaranteed
absolutely correct. Olympic Discus. Price, $5. GO
No. I I O. Wooden uprights, inch graduations, ad-
justable to 10 ft. . Complete," S 1 O.OO Athletic Grips
No. III. Wooden' uprigTits, inch graduations, 7 Made of selected cork,
feet high. . , Complete, S 7.5 and shaped to fit hollow
of the hand.
Cross Bars
No. I . Per pair, 1 5c.
No. I 1 2. Hickory. •Perdoz., $3.00
Foster's
Patent Safety Hurdle
The frame is 2 feet 6
inches high, with a hori-
zontal rodpassingthrough
it 2 feet above the ground.
The hurdle is a wooden
gate 2 feet high, swinging
on this rod at a point 6
inches from one of the
sides and 18 inches from
the other. With the short
side up it measures 2 feet
6 inches from the ground,
and with the long side up,
3 feet 6 inches. The hur-
dle can be changed from
one height to the other in
a few seconds, and is held foster's safety hurdlb at the worlds fair, st. louis
firmly in either position by a thumb-screw on the rod. It would be hard to conceive any device more simple
or more easily handled than this. The invention was used exclusively at the Olympic Games at St. Louis
and has met with the approval of the best known physical directors and trainers of the country.
*
Single Hurdle, $3.50 Per set of Forty Hurdles, $ I GG.GO ,

@^ Athletes axt known by the implements they use. Spalding has been made known by the champion
that use Spalding's Trade Mark athletic implements.

80
iir®
 ' .

kTHLETid

7-Foot Circle
r
Patent "Angle" Steel Measuring Tape
!^\ GOODS

The discus, shot ana Especially adapted for lay-

weights are thrown ing off base ball diamonds,
from the 7-foot circle. tennis courts and all kinds
Made of one-piece band of. athletic fields, both out-
iron with bolted joints. Circle painted white. doors and indoors.
Each, SIO.OO Comp'ete directions and dia-
Take-off Board grams showing how to use
this patent tape furnished
The Take-off with every measure. Steel
Board is used for
the running broad
jump and is a nec-
t Tape enclosed in hard leather
case, flush handles, all mountings nickel-plated.
Accuracy guaranteed.
essary adjunct to
the athletic field. No. A. 50 feet long, inch wide: graduated feet.
Regulation size, top painted white. Each, $3.00 inchesand eighths. Each, $4.00
Toe Board or Stop Board No. B. 100 feet long, inch wide: graduated feet,''
The Toe Board or Stop inches and eighths. Each, S6.75
Board is used when put-
ting the 16-lb. shot, throw- With this Patent Angle Tape one person can easily
ing weights and discus, secure accurate right angles, yet the tape is equal to
and is curved on the arc any other for straight or any kind of measuring.
of a 7-foot circle.
Toe Board, regulation size, painted ^white and sub-
stantially made. . . . . Each, $3.50
'
Patent Steel Tape Chain on Patent
Lanes for Sprint Races Electric Reel
We supply in this set suffi- Especially adapted
cient stakes and cord to lay
to lay off courses
out four 100-yard lanes.
Stakes are made with and long measure-
pointed end and sufficiently ments. Accuracy
strong so that they can be driven into hard ground. guarar.teed. Com-
No. L. Per set, $1 5.00 p 1 e t e directions
Stop Watch furnished with
Tat. May 24, '92 every tape.
Stop Watch, stem winder, nickel-
plated case, porcelain dial, regis- No. I B. 100 feet long, graduated ^every foot, each
tered to 60 seconds by 1-5 seconds, end foot in inches. Plain. Each, $5.O0
fly back, engaging and disengag- $6.00 Aluminum-plated. 7.00
Nickel-plated,
ing mechanism. Each, $7.50 |

Referees' X-. — No. I 1B. 200 feet long, graduated every foot, each
$7.50

^^ end foot in inches. Plain. Each,

Whistles [L^^iJ Nickel-plated,^ $9.00 I
Aluminum-plated, I0.50
Nickel-plated
These tapes are made of superior steel aboiit >• inch
whistle, w^U I
wide. The reel allows the entire tape open to dry
J
made. i ~-' \
and can be reeled and unreeled as easily as tapes
^°-
No. I. Each, 25c.
Very reliable. Popular design.
Note— Our Nickel-Plated Tapes prevent rust to a
No. 2. Each, 25c.
great extent, but our Aluminum-Plated Tapes are
Umpires' and Linesmen's Horns almost rust proof.
Imported French
goods, best grade. Starter's Pistol
HlliBliiil ;^To ,_ Polished two inch
32 caliber,
brass. $2.00 barrel. Patent ejecting
No. 2. Nickel- device.
plated. S .OO I
Eath, S4.75

A. G. Spalding & Bros, aim to fumish the public at regular eAablished prices with flandard goods of a grade
or qualitycommensurate with the price. Our factory facilities are immeasurably greater than those of any
in the world.
other house in our line We
manufaflure in our own fa^ories, operated by ourselves, everythmg
bearing the Spalding Trade-Mark, which enables us to maintain the highe^ quality and at the same time
furnish the goods at the lowe^ possible rates.

90
ICOLLEGEJj
) FLAGS/ M COLLEGE FLAGS
^OLLEGEf
h FLAGS

We carry a most complete stock of college flags made in various styles, sizes and qualities and in officially
approved colors of the following colleges:
Harvard-White H
 M\ Basket
Ball
THE SPALDING "OFFICIAL" BASKET BALL
Extract from Men's Extract from Women's
Official Kule Book Official Ktile Book
KULE II.-BALL RULE U.-BALL
Sec. 3. The ba!I made bv Sec. 3.The ball made by
A. G. Spalding & Bros. A. G. Spalding & Bros.
shall be the official ball. shall be the official ball.
Official balls will be Official balls will be
Stamped as herewith, and stamped as herewith, and
itvill be in sealed boxes. will be in sealed boxes.

Sec. 4. Tlie official ball ^™« — V^DV '^^^^EeaU^F' y\^y c- . -T-! /-r • , . It
.:..stL..ed^.n an match
*=
^^^^^^.^T^gS^^^
m^m^^m^^m^^^^mmmt^a^^^i^^m^Bmmimmmai^^^m^^^m^I
mu^si Se us^eS^.n^^l?!^^'
games.
adopted and must be used in all match games. The cover is made in eight sections, with capless
Officially
ends and of the finest and most carefully selected pebble grain leather. The bladder is made specially for
of extra quality Para rubber. Each ball packed complete, in sealed box, and guaranteed perfect in
.this ball,
every detail. This ball must be used in all match games of either men's or women's teams.
No. M. " Official " Basket Ball. Each, S5.00

The Spalding Spalding

Junior Basket Ball "Special No. E."
Same quality material and Fine English pebble grain
workmanship as in our leather case. The bladder
of the purest Para rubber
No. M "Official" Ball, but
and guaranteed. Each
slightly smaller in size.
ball complete in sealed
For Junior Teams box.
No. ML. Each, $4.50 No. E. Each, $3.00

Spalding "Practice No. 18"

3>To. 18. Good quality leather cover; regulation size. Each ball complete in box with bladder. Each, S2.00

Spalding "Official" Basket Ball Goals Extra Bladders— Guaranteed Quality

Officially adopted and Extract from Official Rule No. OM. For Nos. M, ML and E balls. Each, $ .OO I
Book
must be used in all match RULE m.—GOALS No. AP. For No. 18 ball. . , . .60
games. We are equipping Sec. 3. The goal made by A. G.
our basket ball goals now Spalding & Bros. shaU be the Outdoor Goals
with nets constructed so offic

that the bottom may be Outdoor Basket Ball Goals, Uprights

left open in practice games and Net Frame. Designed for
to permit the ball to drop lawns, schoolyards, outdoor gjTn-
I

(through. The opening is nasiums and playgrounds. Every-

closed readily by a draw
thing complete for setting up.
string for match games.
Sec. 4. The official goal must
No. I 60. Per pair, $40.00
No. 80. Pair, $4.00 be used in all match games.
Basket Ball Score Books
Thumb Protector
No. I. Paper cover, 10 games. Each, tOc.
A substantial support that No. 2. Cloth cover, 25 games.
players will appreciate. No. A. Collegiate, paper cover.
No. T. Each, 50c No. B. Collegiate, cloth cover.

Honest dealers must be protected in their legitimate profit. Such is the Spalding Policy^ The consumers'
prices are fixed in our Stores at New York, Chicago and all branches, cind our distributing customers are
required to sell at no less and no more, except owing to excessive freight or duties to distant points an advance
may be reasonably charged to cover such expense.

92
 Basket^; BaSKETi
Ball H Ball
Knee Pants, Fly Front, Lace Back
White or Black Sateen. S .25 No. 3. White or Black Silesia. 75c.
1 I

White or Black Sateen. .OO No. 4. White or Black Silesia. 50c.

I
I

Stripes down sides, 25 cents per pair extra.

Knee Tights
No. 604. Cut Worsted, Navy, Black, Maroon. Per pair, S .25 . ,j 1
"
No. 4B. Sanitary Cotton. White, Navy, Black, Maroon. .50
Spaldins New and Improved Jerseys
ng s!zc5 in stock: 28 to 42-inch chest. Other sizes at an advanced price. Our No. loP line is manufactured from
stcd and closely woven; of a good quality. Made to stand the severest strain. Anabsolutely perfect basket ball erse y. j

No. I OP. Solid colors: Black, Navy No. I OPX. Same grade, solid color bodies,
Blue, Gray, Maroon carried in stock; with alternate striped sleeves^usually two
other plain colors to order. S2.75 inches of same color as body, with narrow |

No. 2 P. Colors as above.

I 2.25 stripe of any desired color. Each, $3.00
Full Striped Jerseys
No. I OPS. Full striped jerseys; two-inch stripes, same goods ias above, made in
•the following combinations of colors: Orange and Black, Gray and Royal Blue>
Scarlet and White, Navy and White, Royal Blue and White, Black and Royal Blue, Red and Black, Columbia
Bhie and White, Navy and Cardinal, Gray and Cardinal, Maroon and White. .. Each, S3. 25 .

No. I 2PS. Furnished in same colors.a3 No. lOPS, but collars and cuffs not striped. " $2.50
Quarter Sleeve Shirts
No. 601. Cut Worsted. Navy, Black Maroon. Each, $1.25 . . .

No. 6F. Sanitary Cotton. White, Navy, Black, Maroon. " .50
Sleeveless Shirts
>Jo. 600. Cut Worsted. Navy, Black, Maroon. Each, $1.25 . .

No. 6E. Sanitary Cotton. White, Navy, Black, Maroon. " .50
No. 6ES. Cotton Striped Shirt. Solid body, with 4-inch stripe around
chest in following combinations of colors: Navy with White' stripe, Maroon with White stripe. Royal Blue
with White stripe. Black with Orange stripe, Red with Black stripe. Black with Red stripe. Each, 5c.
No. 600S. Cut Worsted Striped Shirt. Solid body, with 4-inch stripe around chest, in same combinations
of colors as No. 6ES. ,. ..
, ,.. . , . .Each, $1.50. . . ;.. ., .,

Canvas Padded Pants

No. PB. Extra quality brown canvas. Padding will not interfere with free
I

movements. Cane strips at thighs Per pair, $ 1 . 7 5

No. XPB. Made of heavy white drill and well padded. .75 . .
'
"

No. 5B. Heavy brown canvas, padded lightly on hips, very loose fitting. I .OO

Basket Ball Shoes

No. BB. Mad6 of selected leather, rubber sole. The suction caused by the peculiar
construction of the sole enables the player to. obtain a good purchase on the floor,
a feature which has made this shoe very popular. Pair, $ 4 5 O .

No. BBL. For ladies'; otherwise same as No. BB, 4.50f

No. H. High Cut, best grade Canvas Shoe, rubber sole.
I .50| 1

No. M. High Cut, Canvas Shoe, with rubber sole, I .OOJ

Spalding Basket Ball Stockings

Our Highest Quality Stockings are all. wool, heavy ribbed, full fashioned,
^hus the leg closely but comfortably; are very durable. Black, Navy, Ma-
roon, Scarlet and any special colors to order. White feet.
No. 3-0. Plain colors. J^ . Per pair, $1 .50 .
'^
No. 3-OS. Striped, any colors, to order only. 1.75 .

RIBBED STOCKINGS—Colors: Black, Navy. Maroon, Royal Blue and Scarlet

Heavy. . ...
Pair, $ I . O No. 3R. Good weight.
. I . I
. '. Pair,
"
70c.
Medium weight. . . " .90 No. 4R. Cotton |
25c.
STRIPED STOCKINGS— Colors: Scarlet and Black. Maroon and White, Royal Blue and White, Royal Blue and Black, Orange and
Black, Navy B.ue and Red, Navy and White.
No IRS. Heavyweight, $1.25 I No. 2RS. Medium weight, $ .OO I 1 No. 3R3. Good weight, 80c.
STRIPED COTTON STOCKINGS
No. 4RS. Cotton stripad Same combinations of colors as above, but made only with one 4-inch stripe of
second color mentioned around calf of leg. . .• . Per pair, 35c.

High listprices with an alluring big discount is the surest and quickest way to bring any line of goods into Y j
|W
disrepute, for the discount to be effective must be made continujJly bigger and more eJlunng, which simply
emphasizes a greater and grenter deterioration m quality. This is th« Spalding Policy, NOT

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 , . 5

ROLLER'^jil ^Roller
Skates (^ -M Spalding Rink Roller Skate
^Skates
Not/ a Sidewalk Skate, But. a Rink Skate
Built* for Rink Purposes ^

To Stand Rink Conditions

in Fact, Simply the Best Rink Skate Ever Made
All steel, except the leather
straps and rubber cushions.
Tempered steel ball-bear-
ings, steel perforated rollers.
SIZTES:
8h, 9, 9k, 10, lO'A, 11,
MEN'S ll'A, 12 inch foot plate WOMEN'S
No. P. For Men and Boys. Bright finish. No. PN P. For Men and Boys. Nickel-
Per p^r. $4.50 plated. . . Per pair. $6.00
No. PL. For Women and Girls. Bright No. P L N P. For Women and Girls.
finish. . . . Per pair. 4.50 Nickel-plated. ; Per pair.
Any of-the above rink skates furnished with either ball bearing boxwood or fibre rollers instead at same price.
Correspondence solicited with Rinl< Managers and Promoters.

Peck & Snyder Adjustable Rink Roller Skate Peck S Snyder Qub Roller Skate
Is adjustable, yet COLD ROLLED STEEL, NICKEL-
perfectly rigid, as PLATED, TEMPERED STEEL
link arrangement BALL BEARINGS.
between axles keeps
No. IBB. Men's
hangers always in an
All Clamp, adjust-
upright position.
able from 10 to>
Nickel-plated and highly polished. Rollers with tem-
11 -i inches.
pered steel bail bearings. ^Pair, $3. SO
No. 5. Men's All Clamp, adjustable from 10 to 11 -i
Per pair, $6.00 No. 3BB. Ladies'
inches.
,and Misses' All
No. 7. Ladies' anc^Mi'sses' All Clamp, adjustable
iCla'mp, adjustable
from 7k to 9k inches. Per pair, $6.00
from 7k to 9k inches. $3 Per pair, -SO
No. 6. Men's Half Clamp, adjustable from 10 to No. 2BB. Men's Half Clamp, adjustable from TO to
K inches. Per pair, «6.00
11 . .
11'^ in. Per pair, $3. 50
Na 8. Ladies' and Misses' Half Clamp, adjustable
No. 4BB. Ladies' and Misses' Half Clamp adjustable
from I'i to 9k inches. Per pair, $6.00 '
from 1)\ to 9k in. Per pair, «3.50
Peck 5 Snyder Racing Roller Skate COLD ROLLED STEEL. BRIGHT FINISH. PLAIN BEARING.
This style of skate No. I Men's All Clamp,
. adjustable from 10 to 11 '^
is steadily increasing inches. . » . . Per pair, $ 25 1 .

in popularity. Cold No. 3. Ladies' and Misses' AH Clamp, adjustable

rolled steel, heavily Per « .25
from 7k to 9,K in. _^ pair, 1

nickel-plat ed. .,

No. 2. Men's Half Clamp, adjustable from 10 to 11 '.

tem- Wheels have
pered steel ball bear-
inches 'Per pair, $ 1 . 25
ings and good quality No. 4. Ladies' and Misses' Half Clamp, adjustable
solid rubber tires. from 7k to 9k in. .
"^
, Per pair, S 1 . 2
No. R.
I Men's All Clamp/ adjustable from 10 to Peck fi Snyder Climax Skate
llK inches. . Per pair, S4.00
Misses' All Clamp, adjustable Adjustable from 7k
No. 3R. Ladies' and "
from 7k to ^K in. Per pair, S4.00 to 10 inches
No. 4R. Ladies' and Misses' Half Clamp, adjustable Ebonized wheels.
from 7k to 9k in. Per pair, $4. CO
No. 16.
Extra Rollers for Skates
No. H. Hemacite Skate Rollers. Perset, 40c. Per pair, 7 5c
No. B. . Boxwood Rollers. 40c.

When you hear an athletic artide of any kind being praised, you may be sure it bears the Spalding Trad
Mark. Oui fcnanciai responsibility, ourathletic experience of thirty years, the brains we possess, and the
most completely equipped factories m the world stand behind it.

94
 ^ PUSH
^ BALL
Spalding Polo Sticks Polo Goal Cages
The Spalding "Rink Polo" Stick is made of the best Regulation size and style,
and most carefully selected material from patterns complete with net. Fur-
furnished by the "Champions of America." Each nished with sloping board
stick is carefully inspected and guaranteed uniform in front so that ball can roll
in weight and balance. up into the cage.
No.O. The Spalding Rink Polo Stick. SI.OO Per pair, $50.00
No. AA. The Spalding Polo Stick, made of fin-
est second growth hickory, wound handle
with grip. . Each, 75c.
No. A. "League" Polo Stick, selected
second growth hickory ..handsomely fin-
ished; . Each, 50c.
No. B. "Standard" Polo Slick, selected
second growth ash nicelv finished.
;

Ji,ach","25c.
No.C. "Junior" Polo Stick.
Each, lOc.
• "The Spalding" Official Polo BaU
No.D. Boys' Polo Stick. 5c The Official Ball is made of the very best
material, according to the latest Polo regulations. None genuine without our trade-mark on each ball and
box. Each ball wrapped in tinfoil put in a separate box and sealed Jn accordance with League regulations.
No. I. "Ofl[icial"PoloBall, 7 5 c. i No. 2. "Practice" Polo Ball, 25c. i
No. 3. Rubber Polo Ball, I Oc.

Polo Leg and Shin Guar(k

Leg Guards
No. 4. Players' Style, Leather Leg Guards Per pair, S3.00
No. 5. Players' Style, Canvas Leg Guards. " " 2.50
No. 4G. Goal Tenders' Leather Leg Guards, Extra long and
specially padded Per^pair" $4.00
No. 5G. Goal Tenders' Canvas Leg Guards. Extra long and
specially padded Per pair, $2.7 5
Shin Guards
No. 30.
Sole Leather Shin Guards. Per p^ir, $1 .75
No. 60. Made with covering
of black learner, backed up with real
rattan reeds and felt padding. . . .Per pair, $ 1 .50
/ '

Leg Guard and felt padding. ..."

No. I I . Made with cotton moleskin^ backed up with real rattan
'"'
Per pair, 50c.
'

No. F. Canvas Shin Guards, 10 inches long; equipped with ankle protectors. Per pair, $ .OO I

No.40. Leather Shin Guards, 10 inches lortg; equipped with ankle protectors. .7 5 I

No. 8. Canvas. Length 9 inches. Reed and felt padding. Per pair, 35c.
" and No. 40
No. 9. Canvas. Length 11 inches. Reed and felt padding. 50c.
Spalding Official Push Ball
Recently this game has taken a great stride in the public estimation both
in England and the United States, and it is an interesting feature at
many athletic contests. Some games have also been played where the
players were mounted on horses.
Inflated, this ball measures six feet in diameter, and it is so constructed
that there is practically no danger of puncturing. The cover is of heavy
cowhide, sewn by the same workmen who have been making our foot
balls and basket balls for years past. Th^ bladder is made of pure Para
rubber, and with each ball we supply a large foot pump for inflating.
This ball is really the only one that should be put in play by teams who
wish to avoid disappointing their audience on account of a puncture dur-
ing the course of a game.
No. H. Official Push Ball. Complete, $200.00

The Spalding Policy has made it possible for the athletic goods dealer to eliminate from his business that
element of uncertainty which had done much to discourage the merchant who desires to handle a line of
these goods. A
fair profit is assured on every sale of Spalding Athletic Goods.

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 HANDBALU
,MED1C{NE^
/
Spalding Hand Balls
The leather covered hand balls we make are wound
by hand, and are the same as those used by the
best players in this country.

No. I . Match balls, regulation size and weight,

leather cover. . Each, $ .OO
I

No. 2. Expert, leather cover. .• '^

" .75
No. 4. Amateur, leather cover. " .25
No. 5. Rubber hand bail. ... . .

" .25
The Irish Regulation Balls have been improved in quality and will give
excellent satisfaction.
Red Ace, Irish Regulation red rubber ball. . Each, 35c.
Black Ace. Irish Regulation black rubber ball. " 35c .

Hand Ball Gloves and Mitts

No. A. Gloves. Made of best quality
ill
y^ leather with stitched front and
glove
special wrist [
,

^"^ ^^-^ $2.50

W pad. ,Perpair, \ '
/../
No. B. Mitts. Lightly padded. 2.50
m^ Gloves. Full fingered.
Fingerless Gloves.
I.OO
.50

Water Polo BaU VoUey BaU

Volley Ball is a new game which
Made of white rubber fabric. In-
is pre-eminently fitted for the
flated with key. Regulation size!"
gymnasium or the exercise hall,
Each, $2.00 but which may be played out of I

Water Polo Guide, containmg doors. Any number of persons

directions for playing and official may play the game. The play
rules. consists of keeping the ball in
No. 129. Each, lOc. motion over a high net, from one
side to the other, thus partaking of the character of
two games, tennis and hand ball. Made of white
Spalding Improved Medicine Balls
leather. Constructed with capless ends and furnished
Weigh from four to nine pounds. with pure gum guaranteed bladder.
The covering is of selected tan No. V. Regulation size; best quality. Each. S4.00
leather sewn in the same man- No. W. Regulation size; good quality. 2.50
ner as our foot balls. Quality
Volley Ball Net and Standards
throughout has been much im-
proved and the balls as now made ^ '
-^
are extremely durable. The exer-
cise consists of throwing ball to
one another, and the catching of it develops the
chest, exercises the back, arms, legs; in fact, improves
the whole system.

No. it. 4-lb. ball. Each, $5.00

No. 12. -6-lb. ball. 6.00
No. 2. Volley Ball Standai-ds, 7 feet
No. 13. 9-lb. ball. 7.00 high. Complete with net» $8.50

Give one hundred players in any branch of athletics their choice of manufacturers and ninety-nine will
invariably select Spalding. Why? Because they recognize and appreciate the quality of all goods of
our manufacture.

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I Boxing
'Gloves(:
<^

A f
Boxing
^Gloves

SPALDING -CHAMPIONSHIP
i

THE
GLOVES " are endorsed by all ch&ifh-

•pions and have been exclusively used for

championship contests and in

Bampi'¥5 years

training.
in

The material and workmanship

are of highest quality, the fit is perfect,

and by their peculiar construction abso-

lutely prevent any chance of injury to the

liands or wrists. Each set is carefully in-

spected before packing, and guaranteed in

ev6ry particular. Made in three sizes, in

(flAMPlQNS ^ sets of four gloves.

ofTH^ORLD

No. 1 15. The Spalding "Championship" Glove, 5-oz., Corbett pattern, padded wrist. Per set, $6.00
No. 116. The Spalding "Championship" Glove, 6-oz.
6.00
The Spalding "Championship" Glove, 8-oz
6.00
No. 118.

The Spalding "Special" No. 218

Same style as our Championship Gloves, but not quite so
high a quality in material or workmanship.

No. 218. Per set, $4.00

The Spalding 10-oz. Instructor's Glove

Made of best grade brown glove leather, extra heavily padded over knuckles and with

special large padded thumb to prevent injury to either instructor or pupil. Laces extra

far to provide ample ventilation and has patent palm grip.

No. 100. Instructor's Glove, 10-oz. Per set, $5.00

The Spalding 5-oz. Boxing Glove

None better at any price
very soft and smooth. Plain laced wrist
Made of special quality light tan colored glove leather,
limited round contests.
band, patent palm lacing and patent palm grip. An ideal glove for
No. 105. Boxing Glove, 5-o2. Per set, $6.00

we we have earned ihc gtatimde of a maioritjr in

The " IwBatJtude
wip«4 of Republics" is proverbial, but believe

4e "Republic of Sport" by supplying reliable good* at BipdcratcprKes.

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 O ;

SPALDING New York, May t6, '04.

BOXING GLOVES A G Spalding & Bros.

Gentlemen: After having
used all kinds ot boxing gloves,
both as zn amateur and profes-
sional, I can truthfully say that
in my opinion, the Spalding
Championship Boxing Glove
is 'the superior of all others
for three reasons First, it is

well made and lasting. Second,

they do not cut or bruise the
skin, and -lastly, they are so
padded as \o make injury to
the hands almost impossible.
Ahorve illustrates the patent palm lacing and
patent palm grip referred to in descriptions of Very truly yours,

following boxing gloves. With these iniprove-

'ments we our line is absolutely the finest
believe
on the market. The patent palm lacing, insuring
a snug fit at all times, is a very valuable feature,
'and the patent palm grip, we know, will be
'appreciated by those who want gloves that are
JIMMY BRTTT up-to-date in every particular.

No. "1
Corbett pattern large
I . T
oz. glove, best quality brown glove leather, padded with best curled
hair, patent palm lacing, padded wrist band, patent palm grip. Substantially made throughout for hard
usage.
No. 9. Regulation 5 oz. glove, otherwise same as No. 11. ... Set, $6.00
" 4.60
No. I 3. Corbett pattern, olive tanned leather, well padded with hair, patent palm lacing and patent palm
grip. Set, S4.00
No. I 4. Regulation 5 oz. glove, dark wine color,
padded wristband, patent palm lacing and
palm grip. Much improved. Set, $3.6
No. 5., Corbett pattern, olive tanned leather,
I

well padded with hair, padded wristband,

patent palm lacing, patent palm grip. $3. DO
No. 7. Corbett pattern, craven tan leather,
I

well padded with hair, patent palm lacing,

patent palm grip, padded wristband, $3. CO
No. I 9. Corbett pattern, craven tan leather,
well padded with hair, patent palm grip and
patent palm lacing. Set, $2.75
No. 2 . Corbett pattern, grip and cuffs of
I

brown leather, balance of glove finished in

dark wine color leather. Well padded with
hair and patent palm lacing. Set, $2. CO
No, 23. Regular pattern, fine-quality brown
tanned leather. A very well made glove. Hair
padded and patent palm lacing. Set, $ .50 1

No. 24. Regular pattern, outer handpiece of

craven tan leather, grip and cuffs of olive shade
hair padded, elastic wristband. Set, $ I .OO

The Spalding Guarantee is broad enough to cover everything for which a manufadhirer should properly be //j M)
Saeid jeipeaiSJe. That is all that (air people expedt and we piide ourselves on a clientele whose (ainwsa b Vvj;:^
pravetbial, die vafi aimy <rf athletes who use Spalding Athletic Goods. ^-^
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I Boxing <^
Gloves/

SPALDING BOXING GLOVES

A t) Boxing
'bGLOVES<
(

A. G. Spalding & Bfios.

Gentlemen: I have carefully inspected
the glove you are manufacturing, called the
"Spalding Special" Contest Glove, and
after a thorough examination must confess
it is by far the most comfortable glove I

have ever had on my hand. It possesses all

the requirements and I am fully satisfied it
will gain universal recognition and will be
adopted by all the promoters throughout
the country. The idea of being made of
special kid leather, and also being lined with
a special tanned perspiration proof leather,
makes it doubly strong, for it can stand any
amount of rough usage without becoming
unfit for use, as in most instances, after a
glove becomes wet with perspiration, it
stretches and gets out of shape and is utterly
worthless.

1 gave the glove a thorough trial and am

confident you have hit the nail on thfe head,
and have no he'sitancy in recommending
the article in question to those who are
Spalding's Youths' Boxing
interested. Gloves are made in exactly the
Yours very truly,
same manner and of the same'
material as the full size gloves

^^^.^ ^^^>^^ of our manufacture and are

warranted to give satisfaction.

YOUTHS' GLOVES. ALL STYLES, PADDED WITH HAIR

No. 45. Youths' Championship Glove, Corbett pattern, best quality
brown glove leather, extra well finished and double stitched.
'Patent palm lacing and patent palmgi'ip. . Per set, $3.0b

No. 40. Youths' size, Corbett pattern, soft craven tan leather,
well padded, patent palm lacing. . . . Per set, $2.00

No. 25. Youths' size, regular pattern, soft tanned leather, patent
palm lacing. , Perset. $l.50

No. 26. Youths' size, regular pattern, dark tanned leather, elastic
wristband. ,
Per set, S .OO
1
No. 25
REGULAR PATTERN

Is there any line of manufacture covering as wide a range as athletic goods in which a single firm has built up
a reputation as high as that possessed by A. G. Spalding &
Bros.? A
reputation which depends primarily
on their ability to turn outgoods that are absolutely unapproachable in quality, style and finish.

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 >Striking\, ^Striking^
)
Bags S r } ^ Bags ^

THE SPALDING STRIKING BAGS=

Tho Bladders used In all our Striking Bags are made of pure Para Rubber and are Fully Guaranteed
All our single end bags are made with solid leather top, through center of which rope passes, making
them the most certain in action of any. Laces on side at top, so that the bladder can be inflated with-
out interfering with rope. Each bag is most carefully inspected and then packed complete in box with
bladder, lace and rope.

No. 19. Made of highest quality Patna W No. 18. The "'Fitzsimmons Special."'

kid, the lightest and strongest of leather. Made of finest selected olive Napa tanned

MX \
|
Sewed with linen thread, double stitched leather, extra well made; double stitched,
and red welted seams. Especially suit-
^^^ ^^j^^^ ^^^ ^^^ reinforced through-
able for exhibition work, and a very fast .J^P „
,
bag.
„ ,
jiiacn,
__ _^
97.00 ^m^ \
x
out.
. .

For trammg purposes particularly

. , ,

. .
~
^^Mll^^ ^

this bag will be found extremely satis-

iJo. I 9S. Same material as in No. 19, but
factory in every respect Each.. ¥6,00
furnished with special light bladder and
weighs only 7 oz. complete. The fastest No. I 8S. Same as No. 18, but smaller
bag made, but very strong and dur- in size and lighter. Intended for very
able. . . Each, $7.00 speedy work. . . Each, $6.00
No. 20. of finest selected calfskin, double stitched, red welted seams and reinforced throughout.
Made
Very fast and a durable bag for gymnasium use. . . Each, $5.50
Ko. 1 9. Made of olive tanned leather, specially selected; double stitched, red welted seams and reinforced
throughout Excellent for quick work. . . Each, $4.00
No. I O. Made of specially tanned brown glove leather; double stitched, red welted seams and reinforced
throughout. Well made in every particular. . Each, $3.00
No. 7. "Made of fine craven tanned leather, well finished; double stitched, red welted se^ms and reinforced
I

throughout. A good all around bag. . -. Each, $2.60

No. 1 6. Made of extra fine grain leather; full size and lined throughout. .
" 2.00
No. 5. Made of olive tanned leather; full size and lined throughout; red welted seams. " .60
"I .OO
I 1

No. I 4. Good quality brown leather; lined throughout

STRIKING BAG SWIVELS

No. II IB No. m
9^
No. 8. ~The~simplest and most effective ball bearing swivel on the market. Rope can be changed instantly
No. 12

without interfering with any other part of swivel Each, » 1.5 O

No. 9. With removable socket for quickly suspending or removing bag without readjoflttng. 60c.
No. I I . Swivel action, with bell cord coupling and rope attached. Fastens pennanently to disk; japan
~~~
finish. . . . Each, 60c.
No, 6. Japanned iron stem for use with platform or disk. . . . . .• >.^'5'' 1;5 " 35c.
"^ -''^
No. I 2. Ball and socket action. Fastens permanently to disk; nickel-plated.
'
" 25c.

It is with modest but pardonable pride that we refer to the growth and success of A. G. Spal<^ Bros, &
since its formation, March I. 1876, but that in which we take the greatest satisfaction and pride is the original

inauguration and successful working out of the Spalding Policy, which, in effect, has been the pioneer in
blazing an entirely new system of merchandizing.

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 a
THE SPALDING DOUBLE END BAG
TT
The Bladders used in all our Striking Bags are made of Pure Para Rubber and are Fully Cuaranteedl
We are making all of our double end bags with one-piece top and substantial leather loop,
Really the strongest construfition we know of. The bottom hop is also very strongly made.
"
* '

No. 7.. Made of finest selected olive Napa No. 4 1-2. Regulation size, fine craven
'

tanned leather, and workmanship of same tanned leather and red welted seams. Well
quality as in our " Fitzsimmons " Special finished throughout Complete, $3.0O
Bag No. 18. Double stitched, red welted No. 4, Regulation size, fine grain leather
seams. An extremely durable and lively cover and well made throughout, double
bag. . Complete, $5.00 stitched. Complete,. $2. 6 O
No. 6. Fine olive tanned leather cover, No. 3. Regrulatibn size, substantial brown
double stitched red welted seams. Extra leather cover, reinforced and double
well made throughout. Complete, $ 4 . O stitched seams. Complete, $2. OO
No. 2 1-2. Regulation size, good quality,
No. 6.1 Regulation size, specially tanned |

dark olive tanned leather, lined through-

brown glove leather, cover,, red welted ,

out, red welted seams. Complete, $ J . 6 O

seanis, double stitched and substantially
made throughout. . No. 2. Medium size, good brown 'tanned,
C6mpIete,S3.50
leather, lined throughout. 8 .OO 1

Each bad complete in box, with bladder, tace, Each bag complete in box, with bladder, lace,
rvbbet cord for floor, and rope for^ ceiling
rubber cord for floor, and rope for ceiling
attachment.
attachment.

Brass Inflaters Extra Bladders

No. B. For Nos. 2, 2'A, 3, 14, 15, 16. 60c
No. A. For Nos. 4, 4K, 5, 6, 10, 12, 17, 18S
and 19S. . .
' Each, S .60
No. OB. For Nos. 7," 18, 19,'20. '
76
No. OS. Extra heavy, for full size bags 1 . 00
Ko. 2. Club size, cylinder 10 in: 60c, No. D. Elastic floor attachment for all StylesM
No. 3. Pocket size, cylinder 5K jn. 2 6c double end bags, best quality cord. .30
No.E. Elastic cord for double end bags. .20

All Rubber Bladders bearing our Trade-Mark are made of Pure Para Rubber and are^ guaranteed Perfect in
Material and Workmanship. We will replace any which prove defective within one year from date of
purchase. We except from the provisions of this Guarantee, and will not replace bladders which are punc-
tured within two inches of the stem, or any which show from their appearance that they have been subjected to
abuse. , A
puncture within two inches of the stem indicates carelessness in lacing, with the probability that
some sharp instrument used to lace the hall, or bag, has punctured the bladder; or else the leather flap inside
the opetiing has not been drawn over smoothly to protect that part of the bladder adjacent to the stem, before
the ball or bag was inflated. A
puncture or break which occurs on account of either of these causes we do
not hold ourselves responsible for, and bladders so punctured will not be replaced.
A. G. SPALDING & BROS.

Striking Bag Mitts No. I .

I
Made of olive Napa Leather and extra well padded venti- ;

lated palm and special elastic wrist in glove. Pair, $2.00

No. 2. Made of soft tanned leather, properly shaped and padded,
substantially put together. . . . Pair, $1.26
No. 3., Made of soft tanned leather, padded and well made also ;

made in ladies' size Pair, 60c.

No. 4. Knuckle mitt, well padded. .
" 60c.
No. 5. Knuckle mitt, well padded. . "26c,
will protect the hands and recommended for use with all
Striking Bags.

The Spalding Policy has raited the tone of the athletic goods busines* by doing away with the unprincipled
method of price bantering and bargaining, so common in the athletic trade before its introduction. The
consumer now knows just what he has to pay for an article, and the merchant obtains a legitinuite profit on
every tale of Spalding Athletic Goods.

lOI
\ STRIKING^ ^. STRIKING
'

BAG BAG
>LATFORMSL % Tt G^^^^gV
U£^
The Spalding
Patent Solid
Striking Bag Disks
PATENT PENDING

TpHE solid disk for striking bags will always

* hold a high place in the estimation of many
on account of the variety of work it permits.
The style which we originally introduced some
years ago is the one which has been imitated

most generally, but in all these substitutes the

makers, while making them lighter, have uni-
formly neglected the most essential point and
have produced an article flimsy and unsatisfac-
tory to a degree.

A bag disk must be substantial if it

striking
is to be of use,and in the various styles, both
adjustable and braced, which we list below, this
feature has not been neglected, while we have
striven to put out a disk which is suitable for
home use and moderate in price.

Adjustable Style

No. C-R. Complete, without bag. Each, $7.50

WaU Braced Style

No. F-R. Complete, without bag. Each, $5.00

£X2
Consider not our defects." We do not claim that nothing of our manufacture will ever prove defective, but
we guarantee to replace whatever does. That's what the Spalding Guarantee means.

I 02
 iSTRIKING^ h-. } STRIKING
(
BAG
% li ^LATFORM^
|AG Punching is really a fascinating diversion capable of so many combinations that it
"

IS mterestmg alike to the young boy and the seasoned

athlete. When its healthful ad-
vantages are considered it is remarkable that there are not more bags
"
in use, especially where there are boys and girls who would
not other-
*^ '

wise take sufficient exercise to keep them in good physical condition.

The Moline Platform
Our Moline Platform is adjustable in height, readily attached to any

wall, and the side brackets^so arranged that it touches three rows of
studding. Neat in design and hand-
somely finished, it in no way detracts
from the appearance of the room, does
not obstruct the light, and overcomes
many other objectionable features of the
old style disk usually costing double the
price. Each platform is supplied with
everything necessary for attaching to
wall, and crated ready for shipment.

tm NO. I. Moline Piaitorm, $10.00

'sLl''''^^\M
g^g jg nQ{. included in above price. Se«
list of bags on preceding pages.

The Spalding "Aerial" Striking Bag Platform

'

The Spalding" Aerul'

Platform only recently
introduced, combines in
itself practically all
that is desired in an
article of this kind, and
the price is so low that
ft is within reach of all.
Vibration and noise are
really eliminated in this
as far as it is physically
possible, and with the
Spalding Aerial there is
only the sound of the bag
as it meets the ring, and
-all the vibration is taken
up by the supporting
ropes. This platform can
be approached from any
side, something that is
not possible with the or-
dinary style, and when
the ropes are secured at
end of cross pieces it is
as rigid as any of the or-
dinary gymnasium disks
supported by steel guys.

cvergihing ncccssarg lor selling up, $5.00

TIC SpaWlBfl "Aerial" SiPlKIng Bag Plaiiopm, complcic with Dag and

TKe lepulation of Spalding Athletic Goods which has been made in over a <:uarter<entury of
for quality,

successhil business, has not been a thing of chance, but has been acquired only by manufacturing with the
utmost care, and giving to the public athledc goods of the very best grade that could be manufacture*

103
 STRIKING Q STRIKING /
\

,4>LATF0RMS^ t I BAG
lATFORMS

THE SPALDING
DISK PLATFORM
=Patented April 19, 1904=

Can be put up in a very small space and taken down

quickly when not in use by simply detaching the curved fix-
ture from the wall plate.
The metal disk against which the bag strikes constitutes
one of the best features ever incorporated in an arrangement
of this character, rendering it almost noiseless and very
quick in action.
Suitable particularly for the home, and very useful to"'
professional and business men who find a little exercise
necessary to keep in condition.

The Spalding Disk Platform, Complete with Ba^

No. y. Each, $5.00

THE SPALDING GYMNASIUM DISK

We think without fear of contra-
diction we can claim for this disk the
credit for having popularized bag
punching as an adjunct to regular
gjTnnasium work, for as the original
solid disk it was the forerunner of
all the various substitutes which
have been put out since
for home use, none hav-
ing attempted to invade
the field so admirably
covered by this disk
which we recommend
simply for gymnasium
purposes.
Made of solid white
ash, two inches thick;
complete with pipes,
guys, floor plates and
other fittings necessary
for setting up on gym-
nasium floor; all fittings
heavily japanned.

No. 81F. The Spalding Gymnasium Disk, Without Bag. Each, $45.00
We also make a similar disk to be suspended from ceiling or gallery. Price varies according to height and
will be quoted on application, with particulars.

If a
" Just as Good " dealer tries to persuade you that his " Just as Good " goods are " Just as Good " as
by letting him dump his " Good "
Spalding's, be
"
Just as Good " as you can to yourself Just as stuff on to some
other fellow.

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 Whitely\ ^
WHITELY(
1
)

lEXERCISER/ vEXERCISERi

Nd, 3. Whitely "Special" anci "Anderson's Physical Education." Complete in box, with
'

charts, foot attachment, door hinge attachment and package of hooka.

Choice of heavy,
medium or light cable. . Each, $5.00
Whitely "AtMete" and "Anderson's Physical Education." Made with extra large, finely
very light and strong throughout. Recom-
finished rosev'ood pulleys, self-oiling bearings,
mended for gymnasium and for strong men. ...Each, $4.5 .

No. 2. \Vhitely "Olympian" and "Anderson's Physical Education." Complete in box,

with foot attachment, door hinge attachment and package of hooks. Choice of either extra
heavy, he^vy, medium, light or child's cable. ... . Each, $4.00
No. 1 . WhiLely "Standard" and "Anderson's Phydcal Educotion." Complete in box,

heavy, medium, light or child's cable. .....

with foot attachment, door hinge attachment and package of hooks.
.
Choice of either
Each, $3.00

No. 0. Whitely "Vim" and Chart,s. Complete in box, with door hinge attachment and
package of hooks. Choice of either heavy, medium, light .or child's cable. Each. $9.0O
With "Anderson's Physical Education," 25c. extra.
Whit»ely "Ideal." Good quality, full size, with three wood pulleys and regularattachments.
Heavy, medium or light cable. . * . . < • : Each, $ .26
1

Whitely "Juvenile"
Has three pulleys and is a complete Whitely, all the parts being nicely
made and firtished. Complete with colored chart and hooks in box. •

Child's tension, suitable to 5 or 6 years. . Each, $1.25

Light tension, suitable to 10 or 12 years. . " I.50

Pxtra Cables Complete with Swivel Ends for Whitely Exercisers

Cables are packed in individual tubes, convenient for handling or mailing. This also keeps the
rubber from the light and air When not specified medium tension will be sent.
Style O. For
" Vim " Whitely Exerciser; choice of either light, medium or heavy ten-
sion. . . . .
Each, $I.OO
Style I. For "Standard" Whitely Exerciser; choice of either light, medium or heavy
tension. ...
. . '. . . ^ - •
Each, $I.OO
.-:

" t .BO '•

Cables for Athletes' Exerciser. .'

Style 2. For "Olympian" Whitely Exerciser; choice of light, medium, heavy or extra
heavy
^ tension. Each, $ .25 1

3. For 'Special" Whitely Exerciser; choice of either light, medium, heavy or extra heavy tension.
'
.
50 1

The Spalding Wrist Machines

Elastic Home Exerciser

If is readily attached' to door frame, win-

dow casing, or any convenient place in
room; is absolutely noiseless and takes up
very little space, and can be quickly re-
No. I V^-^ «' No. 3
moved when not in use.
Strengthens and develops the fingers, hands, ^yl^st3,
'-''
Each, 76c. arm and forearm. Cures cramps and stiffness of joints.
No. IH. Heavy Tension Elastic.
No. I. Elastic cord, wood handle, "Each, 25c.
2M. Medium Tension " 75c.
No. Elastic.) ^j
No. 2. Elastic cord, cork handle. 60c.
No. 3L. Light Tension Elastic. " 50c. No. 3. Metal springs, wood handle. 26c.

If
"
the old proverb is true that imitation is the sincerest fonn of flatfery." then AG. Spalding & Bros, are the
jBattcred concern in America, because th«re is not an ....^.m.
»«. .u. implement in
athletic ..^y,,....^. — country that
this co«intry
i does not
icpresent ao attempted I of their deasw and genoal style*.

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 O

HE balance of all our fencing foils is absolutely correct.

Handle is good length and pommel sufficiently heavy to keep ^"'^^^

foil well in hand. We use the two standard blades, Coulaux
and Solingen, and before leaving our factory every one is

tested to detect flaws. The foreign manufacturers of these blades

will give us no guarantee against breakage, and we are not in
position to guarantee them ourselves, but all repairs will be made at prices which
include merely material and labor necessary.

Fencing Foils
r^~:TlWI'P'nfiniiiiiiftniiniiniififijl(

No. 7. Iron mountings, "figure 8" guard, corded

handle. . . Per pair, $ I .OO
No. 15. Nickel-plated bell guard, leather covered
No. I I. Japanned mountings, "figure 8" guard,
handle, trimmings nickel-pLated, 34-inch Solingen
corded handle, japanned pommel and 34-inch Solin-
blade Per pair, $2.75
gen blade. . Per pair, $2.5 No, 19. Nickel-plated and buffed bell guard, leather
No. I 8. Mountings, " figure 8 " guard and pommel covered handle, trimmings nickel-platejJ and pol-
of brass; corded and 34-inch Solingen
handle ished, selected 34-inch Coulaux blade. '$3.50-
blade. . . Per pair, $3.00 No. 23. Reinforced bell guard, all trimmings nickel-
No. 17. Special "Club" Foil, nickel-plated and plated and highly polished; leather-covered handle,
polished, improved "figure 8 " guard and pommel, fine 34-inch engraved blade.. Per pair, $5.00
special corded handle and 34-inch Coulaux blade. No. 24L. Ladies' Foil; small bell guard and all
Per pair, $4.00 trimmings nickel-plated and polished; leather cov-
No. I 4L. Ladies' Foil, nickel-plated and polished; ered handle, fine 34-inch engraved blade^ ^.4^0
" figure 8 " guard, plush covered handle, mountings
polished and plated, engraved 32-inch blade. S4.00
Spalding ^^^ Special Italian Pattern FoU
The Spalding Special Detachable FoU

We carry in two of the most popular models of

stock
These are the product of two of
Italian style foils.
No I X. Nickel-plated and polished fittings, selected the best manufacturers in Europe and will be found
34-inch Coulaux blade, handles specially corded. perfect in every detail.
This foil is equipped with a special "figure 8" No. 9. Gennari Model; regular finish. Pair, $9.00
guard. Blade can be removed instantly by merely No. I6. Special Model; finely finished nickel
detaching pommel. Per pah-, $6.00 fittings. . . Per pair, $ 0.OO 1

Extra blades for detachable foil; special Coulaux, Extra blades for Italian pattern foil, flat style, best
full polished. Each, $ .OO I quality. . . . Each, $ 1 .OO

Ask the athlete when in doubt as to what sign you should look for when you go to purchase athletic
.^ goods — he'll tell —
you what he looks for himself always the Spalding Trade-Mark

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 ITALIAN FENCING GOODS
We carry in stock a full assortment of rapiers in the different
models recognized by the Italian school. These are imported by
direct from the best manufacturer in Italy, and they are
absolutely correct in every particular.

ITALIAN STYLE
RAPIERS ^^^^,,,
No. I 60. Radaelli Model, nickeled mountings. S O.OO
I

No. I Masiello Model, japanned mountings.

70. 8.00
No'. 1 Masiello Model, nickeled mountings.
80. 9.00
No! 220. Barbasetti Model, japanned mountings.
8.00
No. 230. Barbasetti Model, nickeled mountings.
9.00
Blades for any of above models. . - Each, 2.00
.

Chiave, wrench for mounting and dismounting blades. . 5

O
FENCING SWORDS PER PAIR
No. lO. Haute Rapier, finest steel. S8.00
No. 15. Combat Sword, regulation style. 6.50
No. 20. Broadswords, regulation style. 1 O.OO
No. 30. Broadswords, wood. . . 2.00
Sword Blades
1 . For Rapier No. 10. . Each, S .25
1

I '/2. Eor Sword No. 15. . " • -50

2.
'
For Sword No. 20. . " 2.0O

Spalding Special^ DueUing Sword

quality
Nickel-plated and polished fittings, fine
three-cornered blades, handle leather covered
and I

reinforced 5-inch bell

wound with silver cord,
guard, heavy pommel, ornamented.
Well made and
No. 30
of superior quality throughout.
No. 4X. Per pair, 9 O.OO I

best quality. Each $2.50

Extra blades for duelling swords, three-cornered,
Fencing Sticks Foil Blades
A. Fine Solingen Steel Blades,
34-inch. 60C.
No. 40. Sticks, complete.
No.41. Willow Basket Handles.
. Pair, 80c.
" 40c.
" 40c.
f B. Fine Coulaux Steel Blades, 34-inch.
C. Rubber Foil Buttons.
75c.
Per pair. IOC.
.

No. 42. Hickory Sticks only.

"^^aSr»r:l.i?A?*»'^-i^«--^^^
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 'ENCING masks must be selected with care and with a proper regard for the use to which they
are to be put. In the assortment which we list below, and carry in stock, will be found styles
suitable for the French and the Italian Schools and for either foil or broadsword fencing.
These goods are imported by us direct from the European manufacturers. ^

Special Foil
and Broadsword Masks
All equipped with throat pro-
tection, nicely padded; inside
chin pad and padded head
spring.
No. 52. Light Broadsword
Mask, Face guard of heavy
twisted wire, well reinforced,
and extra heavy wire protec-
Extra fine quality.
tion for side and top of head.
Leather covered circular pad-
Close mesh and strongly made. Trimmed \\ith black ding for forehead. No. Si
patent leather, padded head spring and chin piece.
Per pair, $ 5.00 I
No. I. Face Guard only. Per pair, S2.50
No. 2. Face and Ear Guards. 3.00 '
No. 5 9. Interchangeable
No. 3. Face, Ear and Forehead Guards. Pair, 3.50 Mask with removable pad-
ding. Suitable for either
regularfoil fencing or heavy
Special Foil
broadsword work, the extra
and Broadsword Masks padding giving protection as
All equipped with throat protec- great as any heavy sabre
tion, nicely padded; inside chin mask, while with this re-
pad and padded head spring. moved it becomes a light foil
No. 42. Foil Mask, with face, mask. Face guard of twisted
forehead and ear guards of wire with heavy cross wires.
close mesh and heavier wire
The most sensible mask for
than in regular style. those who fence with foil
No. 5r and sword. Pair, « 6.00 I

Per pair, $7.00

No. 42
No. 50. Mask for heavy or
No. 4 I . Extra strong Foil Mask light sabre fencing. Most
with face guard of twisted wire practical style made.
and heavy wire forehead and
Equipped with sole leather
ear guards. Reinforced also
with heavy cross wires.
conical head and ear pro-
Per pair, SI 2.00 tection and heavy wire
forehead shield, well ven-
tilated and thoroughly
padded. Pair, $20.00
No. 57. Instructor's Fencing
Mask. Extra strong and suit-
able for either foil or light
sabre fencing. Face guard Broadsword Helmet
^f twisted wire reinforced No. 4. Made of heavy wire, strongly
with heavy cross wires. Fore-
head guard of heavy sole reinforced. Protects effectively
leather with ear guards of face, ears and top of head, and is
leather, well padded and
braced with heavy wire. Circular padding for fore-
well padded. An excellent mask
head and sides. The proper Jight weight mask for of durable quality. Pair,$ 1 O.OO
the fencing instructor. ' Per pair, $ I 5.00

A Sportsmen want the best, and aD know

satisfied customer
that the Spalding
is

Trade-Mark
article,
the very best advertisement a dealer can have.

and
stands (or the best
Kirthet selling
Couple this fact

argument by the dealer become*

with the absolutely fixed prices on each
//^
U L ^
j
j)

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 Fencing

Vf/E manufacture allbur fencing gloves and the assortment listed below has been made up after
consultation with the most prominent fencers of both the French and Italian schools. Quality of
material and finish cannot be surpassed. All fencing gloves made regularly for right hand, but left hand-
gloves furnished on special order at no additional cost.

French Duelling Gloves

Standard Foil Gloves (Momquetaire Pattern.)

No. D. Special soft leather, red, brown or black,

back of glove and fingers lightly padded; extra long
soft gauntlet. Each, S2.00
No. 60. Unpadded
flexible glove.
White buck leather
and extends well
No. I No. 2 No. i up on the fore-
Ko. I . Short soft leather cuff, nicely padded, $ ^OO
I arm. Each, $1 .CO No. 60
No. 2 . Gauatlet of soft leather, nicely paddedf '1.25 Broadsword Glove
No. 3. Patent leather, stiff elbow gauntlet, nicely
padded. . . Each, $l.50

No. 5

No. 5 Full padded, with stiff leather cuff extending to

.

elbow, for sword and rapier fencing. Each, $3.00

No. 7. Same as above, but with somewhat shorter
cuff . . . . , , Each, S2.eO
Fencing Shoes
No. L. Buckskin upper, red
goat trimmmgs, elkskin
No 6 No. 6i No. 63
sole. Per pair, S7.^50
No. 6. Ladies' Unpadded Gauntlet Glove. White No. LW. Same' as N6.|
buck leather, flexible cuff gauntlet. Each, $ .OO
I
L, in women's,
No. 6 I . Unpadded Gauntlet Glove. White buck sizes. Pair, 7.50
leather, stiff patent leather cuff gauntlet._ Si .25 No. I ee.Lowcut^
No. 63. White buck leather, soft cuff' gauntlet; 6TiO€, selected
back of hand and first two fingers only lightly leather, extra light, and elkskin soleT Pair, S3.00
padded. , . . f (. Each., SI. 75 No. t. Low cut canvas, patent rubber soles.,, 1.20

Spalding The it always a sufficient guarantee of quiJity.

 Fencing
Jr^ Fencing'

Fencing Plastrons
All are covered with good quality leather and are heavily padded and quilted. Furnished with brown canvas
or white duck covering instead on special order at no additional charge.

Covering chest and right Covering chest and right and For women, same style as
side. left side. No. 3.
No. 2. Each, $2.00 No. 3. Each, $2.50 No. 3L. Each, $2.50

Fencing Jackets

Made of special quality brown canvas,

Prices for complete fencing uniforms,
with collar Buttons at cuffs, collar and
including trousers and jacket made of
left side. Well made and an excellent
various materials, quoted on applica-
garment in every respect.
tion.
No. C. Canvas Fencing Jacket.
Each, $3.50 We solicit correspondence with fenc-
ing clubs and will make up at reasonable
No. M. Same as above, but made of
prices special equipment of any design
good quality moleskin.
or material.
Each, $4.50

Chamois Pad for Elbow Protector

Broadsword Fencing
Covered with chamois,
heavily padded and quil-
ted. Leather adjusting
straps, substantially made
and a satisfactory article
throughout. Made of heavy sole leather, with leather strap and
buckle.
No. 87. Each. $3.00
No. 74. Elbow Cap. Each, 60c.

We en<leavor to anticipate, wherever possible, a probable demand. Spalding's goods will be found always
abreast of the times if not ahead of them.

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 Gymnasium PYMNASIUM
/apparatus^ APPARATUS!

BAR. STALLS

This piece of apparatus is a first-class all-around exerciser, especially good for abaominal work, adaptab!«i^
to home use and a particularly desirable piece of apparatus for women and children. The uprights are 8
'

feet high, made from selected hard pine, modeled after the latest and most approved pattern, oval fronts,
rounded comers, etc. The rungs are maple, having square tenons on end, fitting mortise in upright, and
firmly wedged in place. There is no possibility of their working loose or turning. Nicely finished and well
made throughout. Furnished complete with necessary wall boards, floor flanges for upright, screws, etc.

No. 204. Bar Stalls. Per Section, $8.00

The above cut shows three sections of bar stalls, each section being 3 feet wide on centres of uprights.

BAR. STALL BENCH

Made of hard pine, strong and substantial. The top is padded with hair felt
and covered with canvas. We think it is preferable, for sanitary reasons,
that this canvas should be painted (a special elastic paint is used), and un-
less otherwise specified our stock benches will be so furnished.

No. 205. Sin^e Bench. Each, $4.00

We have succeeded in many things " and we hope to have success in our efforts to interest all the American
people in our iine of athletic goods.
SPALDING SATISFACTION SUCCESS

tti
 DUMB
i|NDIAN<
CLUBS< i
Spalding Gold Medal Indian Clubs
> BELLS
Natural Color, Lathe Polished, High Finish

Spalding Gold Medal Indian Clubs

are made of selected first grade
clear maple, in two popular
models, and are perfect in bal-
ance. Each club bears fac-simile
of the Spalding Gold Medal, and
one pair is wrapped in each paper
bag.
Model E.
Weights specified are for each
club.
Per Pair.
'A lb. |$0.60
^ lb. .60
1 lb. '.75
Va lb. .85
2 lb. .95
3 lb. I.IO
jCALISTHENIC^ 'CALISTHENIC(
) GOODS , GOODS (

Iron Dumb Bells

Exhibition Clubs Made on approved models, nicely balanced ^^nd
finished in black enamel.
Handsomely finished in ebonite
and made for exhibition and stagej Sizes 2 to 40 pounds. Per pound, 6c.
purposes. The clubs are hollow,! Over 40 pounds.
with a large body, and although, Per pound, 'TSc.
extremely light, represent a club Bar bells, any weight,
weighing three pounds or more. with wrought iron handle,
any length made specially..
Ebonite Finish. Per pound, Oc I

No. A. Per pair, S3.50'

With German Silver Bands.
Nickel-Plated Dumb Bells
Nickel-plated and
Ho. A No. AA. Per pair, S5.00 'no.aa
polished.
No. Per pair
Iron Hangers for Indian Clubs _
N, llb".,S .25
and Dumb Bells
•

2N, 2 .50
Nicely Japanned. 3N, 3 .65
Ko. I. For Indian Clubs. Pain lOc. 4N, 4 .75
lOc. 6N, 5 i.OO
No. 2. For Dumb Bells.
No. 3. For Indian Clubs, with Nickel-Plated Dumb Bells, with Rubber Bands
screws* Per pair, (6c.
Nickel-plated and

^ No. 4. For Dumb Bells, with

screws. Per pair, 6c.
No. 5. For Indian Clubs, mounted
i

IB.
polished.
1 lb..S .65
on oak strips. Per pair 25c. ,
2B. 2 .75
3B. 3 I.OO
,No. 6. For Dumb Bells, mounted
No. 3 4B. 4 1.15
on oak strips. Per pair, 25c.
5B. 5 1.25

Savage Bar Bell

Especially designed by Dr. Watson L .Savage.

Model S. Has large pear shaped ends with a flexible hickory shaft VA inch in diameter, producing a vibr^«
tory exercise, similar to that obtained with the French wand. * Per doz., •
$6.0'0

Spalding Ash Bar Bells

O-
No. 2. Selected material, highly polished, 5 feet long, * Per doz,, SS.O^O

Spalding School Wand

^^
No. 3. 3^ feet long. Made of straight grain maple, Per doz., SI.3.0

Spalding Calisthenic Wands

No. 4. 4>^ feet long. \ inch diameter. Per doz..

If you consider yout own athletic r«putalion and convenience you will purchase athletic goods with the

Spalding Trade-Mark, because they can be obtained in any part of the United States, almost in any town,
and they are rapidly being introduced into foreign countries.

M3
 BYMNASIUM
JyVPPARATUSi

Spalding Chest Weight No. 5

The No. 5 Machine has the
CenterArm Adjustment,
which permits of all the
lower as well as the direct
and upper chest' move-
ments. The Various ,^ ^ ,., ,„ .
^
J T. • Underlift Weights as sup-
changes are madeby rais-
,
piiedVith No. s and No. 6.

ing or lowering the center Chest Weight Machines,

arm, requiring but a few seconds. Japan finish.
No. 5. Ordinary weights. Each, $15. OO
No. 5. Underlift weights. " 1 7.00,
No. 3X. Same style as No. but heavy con-
5,
struction and allsteel parts polished and nickel-
plated. Ordinary weights. Each, $20.00

Spalding Chest Weight No. 6

Our No. 6 Chest Weight is the same as our No.
5 without the Center Arm Adjustment.
No. 6. Japanfinish, ordinary weights. S I O.OO
No. 6. Japan finish, underlift weights. I 2.00

No. 3. Same as No. 6, but heavy construction

and all g.teel parts polished and nickel-plated.
Ordinary weights. . . Each, $ 6.00
I

Spalding No. 5. 16-lb. Weights. Spalding No. 6. l6-lb. Weightt

Spalding Chest Weight No. 2 Spalding Chest Weight No. 4

An ideal machine for home use. Well Same type and general design as Nok
made and easy running. Rods are 2, but rods are of larger diameter and
5-8 inch coppered spring steel, bear- both rods and wheels are polished and
ings ar^ hardened steel cone points, nickel-plated. This machine is a de-
running in soft gray iron, noiseless cidedly neat and attractive piece of
and durable. Weight carriage packed apparatus for the home and is well
with felt, good for long wear, but worth the additional cost.
easily removed and replaced when No. 4. Each, «7.00
Decessary without the use of glue or
wedges of any- kind^~ Weight carriage Head Attachment. Ready for use by
strikes on rubber bumpers. 'Weights simply snapping to one of the han»
are 5 lb. iron dumb bells, one to each dies.
carriage, and may be removed and
used as dumb bells if desired. Wall No. 3. Each, $ .OO
1

and floor boards are hard wood, nicely

Foot Gear, with Attachment. Readily
finished and stained. All castings
attached to handle; can be worn with
heavily japanned. Every part of ma-
or without shoe.
chine guaranteed free of defect.
No. 2. Each. $S.OO No. 2. Each, S .OO
I

"Spalding.'* for thirty years, in the United States, has represented reliability and satisfaction in every branch of
athletic equipmeiiL "to-figj," Sptlia^" feprfxaii the same in Canadian Hockey and English Cricket

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^ Rowing 1 Rowing i

^Machines, \MACHINES(

KERNS' ROWING MACHINE

Operated just
like rowing a
boat

Suitable alike for the Athlete or

the ordinary Man or Woman
The ideal boat for gymnasium, home
and training purposes. Used by the
leading athletic clubs, colleges and
prominent oarsmen of the world, and
pronounced the most perfect rowing machine ever produced. Fitted with
the Kerns' Patent Roller Seat and Shoes, the shoes having a three-inch ad-
justment, to suit either a tall or a chort person. By turning a thumb-nut
the belt can be tightened to any -desired degree, and more or less friction
thrown into the running parts, imitating the resistance which exists when forcing a row-boat
through the w^ater. The "weaker sex can use the machine by simply loosening the thumb-nut which reduces
the resistance and on the other hand, by reversing the operation the resistance can be so increased that the
;

strongest athlete can have any amount of resistance. The oars are pivoted in such a way that the operator
can handle and turn them the same as he would during the return and feathering motion with a boat oar.
No. 600. Kerns' Patent Single Scull Rowing Machine. Each, $30.00

The Laflin Friction Rowing Machine,

The means used to pro- Quickly taken apart
duce the resistance is a without loosening
simple friction clutch, any bolts or screws.
which takes instant hold Each machine is ad-
^t the commencement of j u s t a b e to any
1

the stroke and retains the amount of friction

pressure till its comple- or resistance.
tion, when it instantly Complete, SI 6.00
releases it precisely as in a boat
o ,j=Rowing Attachmentszz^
To be used in connection with any
chest weights which have centre
arm adjustment, or with handles
arranged so that they can be pulled
from a bracket close to the floor.

No. I
Rowing Attachment
No. 2 Rowing Attachment
No. I , This attachment as will be noted, has out-riggers and arms similar to the rowing machine, and offers
a great variety of work when used in connection with the chest weight.
'
Complete, S I O.OO
.

No. 2. Designed to fill the demand for a low priced article of this kind, built along substantial lines.
Will give entire satisfaction Complete, S8.00

the completeness of the Spalding line that we pride ourselves particularly. The fact that we can supply AO M)
ALL your athletic goods means considerable to you as a purchaser.
V\^C

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 bYMNASIU^^
APPARATUS^

INTERCOSTAL PULLEY WEIGHTS

The Intercostal developer is really one of the best
possible machines for broadening and squaring the
shoulders and deepening the chest. In this exercise
the breathing functions are properly employed natur-
ally, it being natural to inhale in raising the hands
high above the head and to exhale in bringing them
down. This makes this machine more effective for
the purpose than the ordinary style.
No. 80B. Heavy construction, ordinary weights.
Each, $20.00
No. 90B. Light construction, ordinary weights.
Each, $ 8.00
I

KERN'S PATENT
WAIST REDUCING MACHINE
This machine is adapted for either home or gym-
nasium use, and can be placed against the wall or
any upright support, requiring only ten inches of
wall space in width. The resistance can be adjusted
to various strengths and made light or heavy to suit
the will of the operator. A
small clock-face dial
registers the number of feet of rope pulled and en-
ables the operator to regulate the amount of work he
should do. This is really an all-around exerciser, as
by varying the positions every muscle of the body can
be worked to good advantage.
No. 800. Waist Reducing Machine. Each, SI 2. OO

WRESTLING MACHINE
This is a first-class developer for arm,
back and waist muscles. Any tension
may be put on the friction cylinder,
grading the exercise to suit the
strength of the person using the
machine.
No. 65. Each, SI 2.00

((rr\\ When you buy an athletic article bearing the Spalding Trade-Mark, you know that the name and the mark
'^ J J)
represents satisfaction carried to the point beyond which no reasonable man can go — replacement or rnoney

f^j refunded if the article does not prove to be all that we state it is in quality, finish and general durability

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 ^^1\
The gymnasium goods listed in this catalogue are intended primarihj for individual home use. We issiie a
special catalogue devoted to apparatus suitable for gymkasiums and solicit correspondence with clubs, associa-
tions and others interested in gymnasium equipment.

Swin^ng Rings
Made of japanned iron, 8 inches in diameter, outside measurement.
Complete for Home Use.

No. I . With 5- foot ropes. Pair,$3.00 No. 3. With 7-foot ropes. Pair,
|
$3.50
No. 2. With 6- foot ropes. 3.25 No. 4. With 8- foot ropes.I
" 3.7 5
Rings leather covered, $^1 -"^n oer pair extra.
Without Ropes and Clamps.
No. lO. 6-inch. SI. OO
Pair, No. 20. 8-inch. | "Pair, $l.50
No. 30. 10-inch. Pair, $2.00
Rings leather covered, $1.50 per pair extra.

Single Trapeze
Wooden Exercising Rings Home Use.
Complete for
Prices, including 8ft. of rope or less.
Made of- three thick-
No. . 2M foot bar. Each, $3.00
1
nesses of black wal-
No. 2. 3 foot bar. " 3.25
nut and maple glued No. 3. 3'A foot bar. " 3.50
tpgether, with grain
crossing. Trapeze Bars, without Rope
No. I .Pair. 75c.
Made of one piece of solid maple, -nicely finished. No. 1 . 2'A ft. long.barsonly. $ .251

No. 2. Per pair, 50c. No. 2. 3 ft. long.barsonly 1.50

No. 3. 3>*ft. long.barsonly 1.75

Spalding Doorway Horizontal Bar

The keys fastened to each end of bar fit in the side cleats, which are
secured to door jamb and hold the bar firmly in place. The parts are
of malleable iron, very light, yet strong enough to sustain the heaviest
man. The bar may be quickly removed when not in use, leaving no
projecting part.
No. I O I . Complete with parts, $2.00
Spalding Mattresses
These mattresses are
for home use partic-
ularly and are car-
ried regularly in
stock. They are not
recommended for use
in gymnasiums and
willbe supplied only in sizes specified. Covered with best No. 10.
white duck, filled with two layers of best one-inch hair felt closely
tufted and strongly sewed. Two inches thick.
No. OO. 3 X 5ft; £ach, $7. SO No. 02. 5 x 6ft. Each, 9 I 5.00 I

No. Ol. 4x6ft, " 12.00 No. 03. 5xl0ft. " 25. OO
1

It a expeosive to get. up a catalogue of this kind, paiticularly when you lake a pride in it, and if you have no
use for it, please pass it on to some one vvho has.

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 1^

Spalding Home Gymnasium

^
Cen ke put vp Anywhere EspecMlly Adapted for use by Boys.

Combining Swinging Rings, Trapeze, Stirrups and Swing The apparatus is supported by two strong screw-
hooks in the ceiling, about eighteen inches apart. It can also be used out of doors. The straps are of extra
strong webbing and adjustable to any desired height ; rings heavily japanned. The apparatus can be put up
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 lATHLETIC'
NO. 13—HOW TO PLAY HAND BALL.
^ P
By the world's champion, Michael
Egan, of Jersey City. This book has been
rewritten and brought up to date In
every partic.ular. Every play is thor-
oughly explained by text and diagram.
The numerous illustrations consist
of
full pages made from photogi-aphs
of
Champion Egan, shc-ving him in all his
characteristic attitudes. Price 10 cents.
NO. 14— CURLING.
A short history of this famous Scottish
pastime, with instructions for play, rules
of the game, definitions of terms and dia-
grams of different shots. Price 10 cents.
NO. 23— CANOEING.
By C. Bowyer Vaux. Paddling, sailing,
cruising and racing canoes and their uses;
tvith hints on rig and management; the
choice of a canoe; sailing canoes; racing
regulations; canoeing and camping. Fully
illustrated. Price 10 cents.
NO. 27— COLLEGE ATHLETICS.
M. C. Murphy, the well-known athletic
trainer, now with
Pennsylvania, the
author of this book, has written it espe-
cially for the schoolboy and college man,
but it is invaluable for the athlete who
wishes to excel in any branch of athletic
sport. The subject comprise the follow-
ing articles: Training, starting, sprint-
ing; how to train for the quarter, half,
mile and longer distances; walking; high
and broad jumping; hurdling; pole vault-
ing; throwing the hammer. It is pro-
fusely illustrated with pictures of lead-
ing athletes, and has been revised fori
the season of 1906. Price 10 cents.
N0.29-PTrLLEY WEIGHT EXERCISES
By Dr. Henry S. Anderson, instructor
in heavy gymnastics Yale gymnasium,
Anderson Normal Chautauqua
School,
University. In conjunction with a chest
machine anyone with this book can be-
come perfectly developed. Price 10 cents.
NO. 55— OFFICIAL SPORTING RULES.
Contains rules not found in other pub-
lications for the government of many
sports; rules for wrestling, cross-country
running, shuffleboard, skating, snowshoe-
Ing, quoits, potato racing, professional
racing, racquets, pigeon flying, dog rac-
ing, pistol and revolver shooting. Price
10 cents.
NO. 87—ATHLETIC PRIMER.
Edited by James E. Sullivan, Secre-
tary-Treasurer of the Amateur Athletic
Union; tells how to organize an athletic
club, howto conduct an athletic meeting,
and gives rules for the government of
athletic meetings; contents also include
directions for building a track and laying
out athletic grounds, and a very instruc-
tive article on training; fully illustrated
with pictures of leading athletes in ac-
tion. Price 10 cents.
NO. 102— GROUND TUMBLING.
ATHLETIC
:) LIBRARY
By Prof. Henry Walter Worth, who
1
was for years physical director of the
Armour Institute of Technology. Any
boy, by reading this book and following
the instructions can become a proficient
tumbler. Price 10 cents.
NO. 104— THE GRADING OF GYMNAS-
TIC EXERCISES.
ByG. M. Martin, Physical Director
of the Y. M. C. A. of Youngstown, Ohio.
It is a book that should be in the hands
of every physical director of the Y. M.
C. A., school, club, college, etc. The
contents comprise: The place of the class
in physical training; grading of exer-
cises and season schedules grading of —
men, grading of exercises, season sched-
ules for various classes, elementary and
advanced classes, leaders, optional exer-
cises. Nearly 200 pages. Price 10 cents.
NO. 124—HOW TO BECOME A GYMNAST
,
1
By Robert Stoll, of the New York
A. C, the American champion on the
flying rings from 1885 to 1892. Any boy
who frequents a gymnnsium can easily
follow the illustrations and instructions
in this book and with a little practice
become proficient on the horizontal and
parallel bars, the trapeze or the "horse.''
Price 10 cents. . i
NO. 128—HOW TO ROW.
By E. J. Giannini, of the New York
A. C, one of America's most famous
amateur oarsmen and champions. This
book will instruct any one who is a
lover of rowing how to become an ex-
'
pert. It is fully illustrated, showing how
to hold the oars, the finish of the stroke
and other information that will prove
valuable to the beginner. Price 10 cents.
NO. 129—WATER POLO.
By Gus Suudstrom, instructor at the
New Y'ork A. C. It treats of every de-
tail,the individual work of the players,
the practice of the team, how to throw
the ball, with illustrations and many
valuable hints. Price 10 cents.
NO. 138—OFFICIAL CROQUET GUIDE.
Contains directions for playing, dia-
grams ofimportant strokes, description
of grounds, instructions for the begin-
ner, terms used in the game, and the
oflicial playing rules. Price 10 cents.
NO. 140—WRESTLING.
Catch as catch can style. B.v E. H.
Hitchcock, M.D., of Cornell, and R. F.
Nelligan, of Amherst College. The book
contains nearly seventy illustrations of
the different holds, photographed espe-
cially and so described that anybody
who desires to become expert in wrest-
ling can with little effort learn every
one. Price 30 cents.
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NO. 142—PHYSICAL TRAINING SIM-
PLIFIED.
By Prof. E. B. Warman, the well-
known physical culture expert. Is a
complete, thorough and practical book
—
•where the whole man is considered brain
and body. By following the instructions
no apparatus is required. The booli is
adapted for both sexes. The exercises
comprise directions as follows: how to
stand; how to sit; how to rest; breath-
ing; exercises for the fingers, wrists, el-
bows, shoulders, neck, hips, knees,
ankles; a word about the muscles; the
arms and thighs; shoulders and chest;
waist; sides; back and abdomen; bowing;
bending; twisting; the liver squeezer,
Fully illustrated.
<>tc., etc. Price 10
cents.
NO. 143— INDIAN CLUBS AND DUMB-
BELLS.
Two of the most popular forms of home
or gymnasium exercise. This book is
written by America's amateur champion
club swinger, J. H. Dougherty. It is
clearly illustrated, by which any novice
can become an expert. Price 10 cents.
NO. 149— THE CARE OF THE BODY.
A book f.hat all who value health
should read and follow its instructions.
By Prof. E. B. Warman, the well-known
lecturer and authority on physical cul-
ture. The subject is thoroughly treated,
as a glance at the following small por-
tion of the contents shows: An all-
around athlete; muscular Christianity;
eating, diet —
various opinions; bill of
fare for brain workers; bill of fare for
muscle-makers; what to eat and drink;
a simple diet; an opinion on brain food;
why food required? drinking water;
is
nutrition— how food nourishes the body;
a day's food, how used: constituents of
a day's ration —beefsteak, potatoes,
bread, butter, water, germs of disease,
etc. Price 10 cents.
NO. 154—FIELD HOCKEY.
To those in need of vigorous
tealthful out-of-doors exercise, this
game is recommended highly. Its
healthful attributes are manifold and
the interest of player and spectator alike
is kept active throughout the progress
of the game. The game is prominent in
the sports at Vassar, Smith, Wellesley,
Bryn Mawr and other leading colleges.
Price 10 cents.
NO 156—THE ATHLETE'S GTTIDE.
How to become an athlete. It contains
full instructions for the beginner, telling
how to sprint, hurdle, jump and throw
weights, general hints on training; in
fact, this book is one of the tnost com-
plete on the subject that has ever ap-
peared. Special chapters contain valu-
able advice to beginners and important
A. A. U. rules and their explanations,
while the pictures comprise many scenes
of champions in action. Price 10 cents.
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NO. 157—HOW TO PLAY TENNIS.
A complete description of lawn tennis;
a lesson for beginners and directions tell-
ing how to make the most important
strokes; styles and skill of the experts;
the American twist service; how to build
and keep a court. Illustrated from
photographs of leading players in ac-
tion. Price 10 cents.
NO. 158—INDOOR AND OUTDOOR
GYMNASTIC GAMES.
Without question one of the best
books of its kind ever published. Com-
piled by Prof. A. M. Chesley, the well-
known Y. M. C. A. physical director.
#-^J It is a book that will prove valuable to
indoor and outdoor gymnasiums, schools,
outings and gatherings where there are
a number to be amused. The games de-
scribtd comprise a list of 120, divided
into several groups. Price lu cents.
NO. 161—TEN MINUTES' EXERCISE
FOR BUSY MEN.
By Dr. Luther Halsey Gulick, Director
of Physical Training in the New York
public schools. Anyone who is looking
for a concise and complete course of
physical education at home would do
well to procure a copy of this book. Ten
minutes' work as directed is exercise
anyone can follow. It already has had a
large sale and has been highly recom-
mended by all who have followed its in-
structions. Nearly 100 pages of illustra-
tions and 100 of text. Price 10 cents.
NO. 162—BOXING GUIDE.
For many years books have been Issued
on the art of boxing, but it has remained
for us to arrange a book that we think is
sure to fill all demands. It contains
over 70 pages of illustrations showing all
the latest blows, posed especially for this
book under the supervision of a well-
known instructor of boxing, who makes
a specialty of teaching and knows how
and to impart his knowledge. They are so
arranged that anyone can easily become
proficient. A partial list of the contents
include: The correct position; clenching
the fist; gauging distance; the first prin-
ciples of hitting; the elements of de-
fence; feinting; knockout blows; chin
punch; the blow under the ear; the fam-
ous solar plexus knockout; the heart
blow; famous blows and their origina-
tors: Fitzsimmons' contribution; the Mc-
Coy corkscrew; the kidney punch; the
liver punch; the science of boxing: proper
position of hand and arm; left hook
to face: hook to the jaw; how to deliver
the solar plexus: correct delivery of a
right uppercut; blocking a right swing
and sending a right uppercut to chin;
blocking a lelt swing and sending a left
uppercut to chin, etc., etc.; hints on
training, diet and breathing; how to
train; rules for boxing. Price 10 cents.
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178—HOW TO TRAIN FOR 1

This is a new book by Regis and Louis BICYCLING.

Senac, of New York, famous instructors
and leading authorities on the subject.
Messrs. Senac give in detail how every
move should be made, and tell it so
clearly that anyone can follow the in-
structions. It is illustrated with sixty
full page pictures, posed especially for
this book. Price 10 cents.
NO. 166—HOW TO SWING INDIAN
CLUBS.
By Prof. E. B. Warman, the well-
known exponent of physical culture. By
following the directions carefully anyone
can become an expert. Price 10 cents.
NO. 167— QUOITS.
By M. W. Deshong. The need of a
book on this interesting game has been
felt by many who wished to know the
fine points and tricks used by the ex-
perts. Mr. Deshong explains them, with
illustrations, so that a novice can readily
understand. Price 10 cents.
NO. 170—PUSH BALL.
Played with an air-inflated ball 6
feet in diameter, weighing about 50
pounds. A side consists of eleven men.
This book contains the official rules and
a sketch of the game; illustrated. Price
10 cents.
NO. 174—DISTANCE AND CROSS-
COUNTRY RUNNING.
By George Orton,the famous Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania runner. Tells how
to become proficient at the quarter, half,
mile, the longer distances, and cross-
country running and steeplechasing, with
instructions for training and schedules
to be observed when preparing for a
contest. Illustrated with numerous pic-
tures of leading athletes in action, with
comments by the editor on the good and
bad points shown. Price 10 cents.
NO. 177—HOW TO SWIM.
By J. H. Sterrett, the leading author-
ity on swimming in America. The in-
structions will interest the expert as
well as the novice; the illustrations were
made from photographs especially posed,
showing the swimmer in clear wafer; a
valuable feature is the series of "land
drill" exercises for the beginner, which
is illustrated by many drawings. The
contents comprise: A plea for education
in swimming; swimming as an exercise
and for development; land drill exer-
cises; plain swimming; best methods of
learning; the breast stroke; breathing;
under-arm side stroke; scientific strokes
"
—over-arm side stroke; double over-arm
or "trudgeon" stroke; touching and
turning; training for racing; ornamental
Bwimming; floating; diving; running
header; back dive; diving feet foremost;
the propeller; marching on the water;
Bwimming on the back. Price 10 cents.
Gives methods of the best riders when
training for long or short distance races;
bints on training. Revised and up-to-
date in every particular. Price 10 cents.
NO. 180—RING HOCKEY.
A new game for the gymnasium, in-
vented by Dr. J. M. Vorhees of Pratt
Institute, Brooklyn, that has sprung into-
instant popularity; as exciting as basket
ball. This book contains official rules.
Price 10 cents.
NO. 182—ALL-AROUND ATHLETICS.
Gives in full the method of scoring the
Ail-Around Championship, giving percen-
tage tables showing what each man re-
ceives' for each performance in each of
the ten events. It contains as well in-
structive articles on how to train for the
AIl-Around Championship. Illustrated
with many pictures of champions in ac-
tion and scores at all-around meets.
Price, 10 cents.
NO. 185— HEALTH HINTS.
A series articles by Prof. E. B.
of
Warman, well-known lecturer and
the
authority on
physical culture. Prof.
Warman treats very interestingly of
health influenced by insulation; health
influenced by underwear; health influ-
enced by color; exercise, who needs it?
Price 10 cents.
NO. 187— ROLLER POLO GUIDE.
Edited by J. C. Morse. A full descrip-
tion of the game; official rules, pictures
of teams; other articles of interest.
Price 10 cents.
NO. 188—LAWN HOCKEY, TETHER
TENNIS, GOLF CROQUET, VOL-
LEY BALL, HAND TENNIS, GAR-
DEN HOCKEY, PARLOR HOCKEY»
BADMINTON.
Containing the rules for each game.
Illustrated. Price 10 cents.
NO. 189—RULES FOR GAMES.
Compiled by Jessie H. Bancroft, direc-
tor of physical training, department of
education. New York City. These games
are intended for use at recesses, and all
but the team games have been adapted
to large classes. Suitable for children
from three to eight years, and include
a great variety. Price 10 cents.
NO. 191—HOW TO PUNCH THE BAG.
By W. H. Rothwell ("Young Cor-
bett"). This book is undoubtedly the
best treatise on bag punching that has
ever been printed. Every variety of
blow used in training is shown and ex-
plained. The pictures comprise thirty-
three full page reproductions of Young
Corbett as he appears while at work in
his training quarters. The photographs
were taken by our special artist and
cannot be seen in any other publication.
Fancy nag punching is treated by a
well-known theatrical bag puncher, who
shows the latest tricks. Price 10 cents.
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NO. 193— HOW TO PLAY BASKET
BALL.
By G. T. Hepbron, editor of the Of-
ficial Basket Ball Guide. Contains full
instructions for players, both for the ex-
pert and the novice, duties of officials,
and specially posed full-page pictures
showing the correct and incorrect methods
of playing. The demand for a book of
this character is fully satisfied in this
publication, as many points are included
which could not be incorporated in the
annual publication of the Basket Ball
Guide for want of room. Price 10 cents.
NO. 194 — RACQTTETS, SQUASH-
RACQUETS AND COURT TENNIS. -»&-Ji
The need of an authoritative handbook
at a popular price on these games is
filledby this book. How to play each
game is thoroughly explained, and all
the difficult strokes shown by special
photographs taken especially for this
book. Contains the official rules for
each game, with photographs of well-
known courts. Price 10 cents.
NO. 195—OFFICIAL ROQUE GUIDE.
The official publication of the National
Roque Association of America. Edited
by Prof. Charles Jacobus, ex-champion.
Contains a description of the courts and
their construction, diagrams of the field,
illustrations, rules and valuable infor-
mation. Price 10 cents.
NO. 19y—EQUESTRIAN POLO GUIDE.
Compiled by H. L. FitzPatrick of the
New York Sun. Illustrated with por-
traits of leading players and contains
most useful information for polo players.
Price 10 cents.
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NO. 202—HOW TO PLAY BASE BALL.
Edited by T. H. Murnane. New and
revised edition. Contents: How to be-
come a batter, by Napoleon Lajoie,
James Collins, Hugh Jennings and Jesse
Tannehill; how to run the bases, by
Jack Doyle and Frank L. Chance; advice
to base runners, by James E. Sullivan,
Sec.-Treas. A.A.U.; how to become a
good pitcher, by Cy Young,- "Rube" Wad-
dell and Bert Cunningham; on curve
pitching, by Cy Young. James J. Calla-
han, Frank Donahue, Vic Willis, William
Dineen and Charley Nichols; how to be-
come a good catcher, by Eddie Phelps,
William Sullivan and M. J. Kittridge;
how to play first base, by Hugh Jen-
nings; how to play second base; by
Napoleon Lajoie and William Gleason;
how to play third base, by James Col-
lins and Lave Cross; how to play short-
stop, by Herman Long; how to play the
infield, by Charles A. Comiskey; how to
play the outfield, by Fred Clarke; the
earmarks of a ball player, by John J.
McGraw; good advice for players; how
to organize a team; how to manage a
team; how to score a game; how to
umpire a game; base ball rules inter-
preted for boys. Price 10 cents.
NO. 207 —BOWLING ON THE GREEN;
OR, LAWN BOWLS.
How to construct a green; necessary
equipment; how to play the game, and
the official rules as promulgated by the
Scottish Bowling Association. Edited
by Mr. James W.

NO. 200—DUMB-BELLS. Greig. Illustrated.

This is undoubtedly the best work on Price, 10 cents.
I

dumb-bells that has ever been offered. ,

The author, Mr. G. Bojus, was formerly

superintendent of physical culture in the
Elizabeth (N. J.) public schools, in- NO. 208—PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND
structor at Columbia University (New HYGIENE.
York), instructor for four years at the This is the fifth of the Physical Train-
Columbia summer school and is now pro- ing series, by Prof. E. B. Warman (see
prietor of the Park Place Gymnasium, Nos. 142, 149, 166, 185, 213, 261). A glance
at 14 Park Place, New York City. The at the contents will show the variety
book contains 200 photographs of all the —
of subjects: Chapter I Basic priaciples;
various exercises with the instructions in
large, readable type. It should be in the
longevity. —
Chapter II Hints on eating;
f«jod values; the uses of salt. Chapter
hands of every teacher and pupil of
physical culture, and is invaluable for
III — Medicinal value of certain foods.
—
Chapter IV The efl3cacy of sugar; sugar,
home exercise as well. Price 10 cents. food for muscular work; eating for
NO. 201—LACROSSE streL.fth and endurance; fish as brain
By William C. Schmeisser, captain food; food for the children. Chapter V
Johns Hopkins University champion
intercollegiate lacrosse team of 1902;
— Digestibility; bread; appendicitis due
—
to flour. Chapter VI Hints on drink-
edited by Ronald T. Abercrombie, ex-
captain and coach of Johns Hopkins Uni-
—
ing water, milk, buttermilk, tea, coffee;
how to remain young. Chapter VII —
versity lacrosse team, 1900-1904. Every Hints on bathing; cold, hot, warm, tepid,
position is thoroughly explained in a salt, sun, air, Russian, Turkish, cabinet.
most simple and concise manner, render-
ing it the best manual of the game ever ^^1% Chapter —
VIII Hints
breathlessness, heart
on
strain,
breathing;
second
published. Iluctrated with numerous wind, yawning, the art of yogi. Price
snapshots of important plays. Price 10 cents 10 cents.

10. 209—HOW TO BECOME A
SKATER.
Contains advice for beginners; how to
ecome a figure skater thoroughly ex-
lained, with many diagrams showing
low to do all the different tricks of the
est figure skaters, including the Mo-
awk, with all its variations; Q's, for-
ward and backward, inside and outside;
he crosscuts, including the difficult
wedish style; inside and outside spins;
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NO. 233—JITJ JITSIT.
A complete description of this famous
Japanese system of self-defence. Each
move thoroughly explained and illus-
trated with numerous full-page pictures
of Messrs. A. Minami and K. Koyama,
two of the most famous exponents of
the art of Jiu Jitsu, who posed espe-
cially for this book.

on Jiu Jitsu.
Be sure and ask
for the Spalding Athletic Library book
Price 10 cents.
be grapevine, with its numerous branch-
s, and many other styles, which will NO. 234—SCHOOL TACTICS AND
e comparatively simple to any one who MAZE RUNNING.
ollows the directions given. Profusely A series of drills for the use of
llustrated with pictures of prominent schools. Edited by Dr. Luther Halsey
katers and numerous diagrams. Price Gulick, Director of Physical Training in
cents. the New York public schools. Price 10
cents.
ID. 213—285 HEALTH ANSWERS.
Contents: Necessity for exercise in the NO. 236—HOW TO WRESTLE.
ummer; three rules for bicycling; when Without question the most complete
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THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ATHLETIC throwing the hammer, Dennis Horgan,
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Illustrated. Price 10 cents. articles on the following subjects:
Games for women, by B. Hitchcock, Di-
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NO. 255— HOW TO RUN
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