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written,
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you
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the game."
of the Pittsburg National
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Walter
is indeed
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of
John
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and
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expert
I
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have
athlete, says:
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a
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Day,
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George
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me
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feel like a young
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man
me
again."
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of
base
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ball
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of
time
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criticise."
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whalers,
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League
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ball. I do not
not
Chicago
ago."
artist
and
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evolution
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of the game,
who
men
so
gloriously sustained
of the sport."
it.
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of
Director
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Athletics, Purdue
University, Lafayette,
"No
read this book
it more
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Aid.:
that has
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one
I have
in professional base
been
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since
Ever
big enough, I have
ball, and
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you
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Charles
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volume
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H.
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of
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pleasure
information
to the history of the game."
as
of the
writes:
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York:
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"Although I am
believe
nevertheless
in sports, and
just at
in base
ball particularly. Perhaps
Giants
if all the
present
the
before
an
recent
(with
opportunity to read the volume
game
have
been
Athletics) they might not
so
grievously outdone."
of a
time
much
Parkhurst,
"
'sport,' I
of the
of Alexander
son
J. Cartwright. founder
Ball
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Hawaiian
his home
existence, writing from
at Honolulu,
Islands, says:
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read
have
the book
with great interest
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it is my
opinion that
better history of base
no
ball could
have
written."
been
Bruce
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Knickerbocker
Base
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George
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San
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Barnes,
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there
Boston
in
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back
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us
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the
Chicago contract.
etc.,
were
it greatly."
splendid. I treasure
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time
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Philadelphia,
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game
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who
Those
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played
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the
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or
the
an
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present
past, those
in it, together
all who
with
in it* have
to
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rare
are
engage
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and
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running
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indeed,
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overestimated
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composed
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remember
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defeat.
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second
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practicing diligently it
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throw
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ball
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soreness.
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reach
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arm
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by
where
able
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ball
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determine
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run
play it safely,that is, wait
judgment
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Spalding's
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tell him
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this batter
where
batter
that
or
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going
hit.
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runner
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ball
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catcher
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it
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and
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get
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ball
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chances
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man
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hold
about
are
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to
course,
pitcher
running
man
a
single has
a
object is, of
runner
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possible.
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whether
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the
is this
soon
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belongs
centre.
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base
concerning
learn
must
single is made
a
second
to
first.
mistake
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after
place where
right, left
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outfielder
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ball
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get
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home
he
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to
start
base
easily.
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hit
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made
caught
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outfield
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make
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will
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throw
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and
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there
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test
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following
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such
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rule
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judgment
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applies
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throws
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plate
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at
outfielder
how
plate
plate, but
home
you
well
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he
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could
outfielder
get the
to
the
second
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base
runner
on
score
fly
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throw
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ner
run-
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base
point
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and
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fielder
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that
by everybody.
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fly to
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to
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make
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the
to
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out.
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to
throw
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outfield
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games
practicing."
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made
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tagged
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outfielder.
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throw
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base
arm.
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plate. When
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plate
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throwing
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plate by
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batter
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reach
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bound.
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ball, it is likely
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ball
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for
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top
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consider-
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face
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time
hands.
hand
outfielder
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in his mind
uppermost
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fer
pre-
it strikes
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running
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catch
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contact
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ball hit low
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umpire
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to
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fence.
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able
higher class fielders of the day
are
ball and
scoop
be
him.
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should
the
fly
smother
into
ball
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bound
to
should
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to
to
from
fielder
dangerous
from
the
and
runner
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and
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high
too
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plate
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forward.
comes
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bands
from
time
outfielder
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to
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the
the
tag
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the ball low
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times
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can,
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on
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catcher's
throwing
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try
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hold
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ball
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throw
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which
away
earth.
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are
to
get
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strikes
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hands
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go
ground.
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plate.
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wait
to
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and
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catch
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thing
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throwing
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low
through
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man
away.
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go
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ball
run
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catching
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to
deliberate
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and
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practice
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outfielder
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for
base, but
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are
of the
it is pretty
gets
home
on
aim
the
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it
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throw
fast
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be
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second.
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a
third
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runner
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is
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accuracy.
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holding it
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up
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ball
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is
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weight of
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Library,
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it is necessary
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knocks
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batters
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bat
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a
each
hits.
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time
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and
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He
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time
toward
likely to hit
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line
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centre,
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if
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so
find
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plate providing
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Then
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watch
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ter
bat-
study of where
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right and
fielder
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knocked
:
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centre
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to
careful
Hit
up.
batter
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got
to
centre
by running,
up."
time
learned
deal.
great
right.
the
the
near
acteristics
char-
that
outfielder
him.
fly which
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outfielder
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the
first time
centre
Knocked
learned
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always
on.
will
what
something
run
second
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for
plate. Make
right field fourth
What
so
on
the
remember
it with
carry
right and
up.
hits
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outfielder
to
have
they play.
hits
steps
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way
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to
baseman
third
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likely
fly between
closely the
possible
book
walks
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son
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liarities
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this
memory.
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known
game
another
batter
always
game.
falling
Batters.
right field, another
flies,and
watched
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It is not
the
of
excellent
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in every
to
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dangerous
the
difficult
very
he
can
natural
likely
and
on
Low
heads
a
second.
bases
always
It
better
if you
Ball
with
is always
play
the
Hitter.
Short
If you
chance
the
over
It is
man.
is
the
are
far
a
runner
take
Keep
throw
only
acquainted with
if you
to
running
men
High
such
and
back
run
you
are
high.
possible
when
should
the
the
and
hitter.
short
a
hit short
Generally
then
then
can
outfielder
Long
become
play for
to
is
bases
he
and
all
line.
a
picked
furthest
man
on
is necessary
receives
who
the
must
long and
a
third
man
to
swiftly and
hits
has
out.
How
The
enough
remaining
two
who
the
the
up
position, but
plate with
the
to
quickly
The
long.
back
to
furthest
to
plate. Relaying
the
extremely
are
relay it
to
the
outfielder
the
it should
picks
his
from
heads.
home.
to
who
is for
way
of
range
ready
outfielder
baseman
better
ball
is nearest
who
one
second
relay the
to
the
outfielders'
the
over
go
The
the
good
It is better
that
so
within
run
ball
speed.
the
this
do
Library.
prepare
Sometimes
it to
cannot
fielders to
or
ball.
the
get
near
then
it up.
throw
can
when
should
man
pick
always
fall
to
Athletic
bound
head.
either
of
It
to
1
Spalding'
20
right-handed
in
the
When
likely
left-handed
And
before
he
bat
and
The
which
The
a
first
be
persist
is
men
when
the
there
out
when
of
one
or
inshoot
he
is
territory
be
hrtA
the
insist
*T
:
he
not
get it
cannot
ball
leaves
him
the
Then
the
and
who
one
the
them
let
other
both
or
everybody
it," comes
the
take
the
sure
it," should
of
of
fall
give him
should
the
remaining
is
there
ball, too,
be
sure
hurt.
allowing
fall to
to
be
all
of
one
to
take
me
the
for
it
to
by
should
They
will
more
by
or
one
man.
catch
understood
it."
have
first
the
be
to
enough
"No,
:
easily
have
A
the
should
fall between
which
about
excuse
Let
When
he
the
to
of
one
close
or
no
right.
apply.
that
moment
signal
by
to
one
the
respect
all but
a
ball
ground
which
because
else
everybody
the
who
one
one
too-
and
speaks
way.
should
the
should
of
it.
*T
:
they should
ball.
is
on.
ball
anyway.
a
saying
caught
for
outfielders
outfield
he
it.
out
wanting
have
call
get
times
batter
Ball.
a
the
it is
start
gets
way
and
the
is doubt
absolutely
run
many
The
if
in
collision
might
should
the
road, for
There
fielder
of
for
When
out
of
so
his mind
up
have
call
instead
out
a
treated
to
opposite will
for
start
take
who
man
others
make
An
than
and
centre
Trying
should
there
it should
players
the
When
and
and
he
be
to
direction.
called
clear
to
in his
should
catching
be
right-handed
centre
starts
should
should
the
back
He
to
or
up
never
outfielders
infielders.
ball
outfielder
it first should
reachces
Jihould
left field.
to
plate the
the
outfielder
another
the
Give
starts.
the
to
sent
Never
should
goes
left
be
to
is at
batter
he
pitched
to
is apt
once
stop.
outshoot
an
right than
to
send
to
straight ball
When
is
hit it
to
likely
more
and
Library.
way.
outshoot
an
most
left-handed
or
same
Athletic
s
make
upon
them
second
baseman
after
short
a
some
one
when
the
infielders
the
or
nigh
call
obeying
the
hit.
While
to
call out
is made
this
understand
their
calls.
shortstop
There
are
back
into
run
this is always
which
whei^her
one
it be
also"
laudable
should
for
the
take
o"*-
Spalding's
fielder
infielder
the
or
Athletic
let the
21
Library.
withdraw
one
whose
is not
name
called.
It
the
usually falls
he
player
wants
player
he
the
life
have
in the
the
after
a
able
almost
every
ball
batted
some
do
in
drops
safely
The
player who
other
has
Take
it.
said:
I've
"I
given
like that.
deal
of
the
he
should
for
the
get
he
to
a
the
the
captain
understood.
league
Even
the
into
will
give the
on,
player
they
for
the
in
is
trying
man
the
to
else.
ball
when
"All
clear,"
for
fielders
out-
afraid
are
return,
path
prairie,
on
somebody
say
your
or
because
ground
run
should
Go
be
to
is
the
to
near
that
sees
game
telling how
fielder
should
should
cry
standstill
worth
not
likely
spoken
the
the
right.
or
thing
some-
ball
a
great
play is going
the
being played
right
or
far he
the
can
on
an
to
be
close
inclosed
left fielder
at
run
top
as
field,
possible
speed without
fence.
centre
then
as
of
purpose
The
it is
it,"
fielder
centre
hitting the
come
little
running
up
up.
fence, if the
either
and
That
danger
en-
encouragement.
When
to
given
have
reason
likely that
place
befuddle
to
other, because
they will
has
posing
op-
to
that
course,
be
than
more
to
each
that
this
big league,
understand
not
of
can
enough
than
name
For
an
captain's voice.
game
ahead, thinking
go
it is
his
simple
does,
is
there
of
name
play is taking
the
and
calling which
recognize
to
he
call the
to
When
another
out
ball.
the
of
way
ball.
rude,
This
team.
team
where
near
height of excitement
be
In
bases
the
by calling
running
should
will
of
captain
men
take
ungentlemanly,
human
by
captain of the
to
the
on
is sometimes
the
the
to
as
or
until
out:
"Stop."
soon
as
into
running
broken
wait
the
the
the
At
that
possible and
fence
for.
last
very
the
ball
arm
player injured seriously
should
runner
let the
An
moment
or
in
go,
a
for
leg is
other
some
manner.
An
The
any
man
other
Outfielder
in
outfield
the
player
Must
on
the
Always
usually has
team.
Running
Be
in
CondftTon.
running
more
is
an
exercise
to
do
which
than
i*
Spalding's
22
from
going
in
not
and
begin
tell
always
can
game
his
neglecting
work
of
end
the
unable
they
is
it
watching
Those
over.
are
stand
to
tired
exhausted
too
keep
If
outfielder
is
he
outfielders
game.
be
is
the
because
the
will
game
when
the
when
they
before
lag
to
the
to
condition
physical
Library.
times
are
beginning
the
good
may
a
There
fatiguing.
extremely
Athletic
and
do
to
is
it
any
better.
The
who
person
take
excellent
himself
rub
if
down
in
flesh
superfluous
While
he
forget
his
himself.
of
care
he
throwing
and
the
This
way.
his
in
condition
is
no
enough.
should
he
important
most
should
there
easily
off
run
must
he
that
see
be
can
spring
the
should
general
that
arm,
he
outfielder
expert
an
Early
can
remembering
is
become
to
expects
not
of
weapon
the
outfielder.
should
It
throwing
are
of
and
could,
any
they
the
are
bases
the
gone
can
team
unable
even.
massaged
and
who
to-day
men
on
and
is
arm
many
ever
rubbed
be
bat
about
has
catch
can
as
throw
a
well,
their
because
to
outfielder
but
just
they
have
arms
from
his
lost
ball
an
for
day,
every
outfield
when
value.
as
There
well
they
as
find
cannot
gone
the
up
position
tions
posi-
the
spout
to
om
Spalding's Athletic
STRATEGY
Once
I asked
cime
present
mediocre
would
two
make
make
to
himself
In
That
would
evidence
than
once
offset
any
he
should
fact
the
of
be
and
a
and
the
"I should
a
side
other
off
cut
take
well
play
to
men
outfielder
the
is
there
failed
from
more
to
ing.
mak-
than
runs
in
more
base
a
to
ball
playing
the
younger
was
to
the
has
leave
home
to
on
the
do
runs
"
well
frequently
so
infield.
That
have
not
so
largely
is
chances^
many
the
outwit
can
ployed
em-
runner
and
opportunity.
been
a
be
not
may
outfielder
play for
to
hits which
"
own.
outfielders
grasp
bat
hits
of
number
at
two-baggers
outfield
an
the
were
a
fooled
fly ball
base
so
in
in
such
that
a
it
caught.
be
a
outfielder
the
because
far
safety if the fly were
anything of this kind, must
return
in
opponents
their
agers
manby competent
ability in covering
batters, but
from
runner
induced
was
to
when
ready
enough
smart
the
chosen
wonderful
is employed
that
then
be
to
their
of
times
and
good
that
heavy
anything
been
are
succeed
what
their
of
off when
strategy
the
there
hurry.
eight other
thought when
not
weakness
as
a
batter
average
might score."
was
were
strategy
but
a
doubtless
outfielders
known
have
to
an
his
make
must
now.
would
him
and
is convincing
ground. They
which
they cut
runner
runs
he
have
Now
find
possibly hope
it is
to
if. he
the
at
magnificent outfielder
easily prevent
simply because
for
have
was
a
to
able
some
he
outfield well
The
in baseball
known
to
who
fact, his abilitywould
I could
was
prefer
"
being
On
enough
due
Cobb.
magnificent outfielder/'said he in
chance
I
he
OUTFIELD
is well
who
manager
23
batter.
"The
than
"Ty'^
players one
the other
Cl^tfielder,
mediocre
a
a
which
^electionfrom
THE
IN
By
Library.
that
way
was
impossible
outfielder,
An
quick
the
runner
and
thrower.
Suppose
a
runner
to
be
on
first base
when
a
fly is
batted
to
Spalding's Athletic
24
The
latter
outfielder.
be
floundering helplessly after
an
eye
first base
leave
under
the
back
to
play
of
the
there
a
play in which
second
or
If he has
the
starts
difficult.
If
second
on
is
that
moment
It is
and
emphasize
the
his
an
Another
base
the
play
This
on
carrying
try
second
to
a
the
will
dare
to
in
try
a
retiring
take
does
is
has
he
the
that
which
chance
a
he
play which
him
it is quite certain
to
second,
is caught, because
ball
the
to
positions.
going from
runner
ball
the
ing
himself, by throw-
of
possible plays
the
cap
so
very
runner
looks
vorable
fa-
to
from
play
comes
second.
I
refer
up
I
for
necessary
the
outfield
wish
to
him
to
it is for
as
takes
that
realizes the
that
he
to
be
runner
that
for
uselessness
to
a
granted and
A
strong
trying to
throw
a
by
retire
safe
second
on
first.
of
try
makes
caught
is made
to
long hit, with
a
the
reaches
has
once
which
throw
first base
the batter
If it happens
batter
the
to
when
score.
outfielder, who
as
than
more
to
fielder
The
moment
that
reason
playing
outfield
the
power,
the
exception
his.
wear
center
or
is
the
be
may
ball, but I speak of them
particular
he
when
it is certain
base
Wuen
their
to
men
professional base
for
napping.
left fielder
runner
the
player that it is just
always
runner
batter.
in
young
thinking
infielder
these
that
true
them
wear
hold
coached
will be
rule
to
get
double
a
team
a
throw
to
perfectly sure
for
run,
sure
the
prove
and
scoring.
quite
than
rather
he
to
occasionallycaught is when
The
outfielder,having
expected
succeeds
outfielder
a
base
for
to
and
is
is apt to catch
he
the
off
likely cut
that
is able
then
to
get
second.
to
try
anticipate that the fielder
not
a
to
arm,
third base
to
who
base
strong
a
and
fly to catch,
reasonably hard
first
is
runner
a
first base
on
men
are
instant
he
and
now
has
rush, may
the
difference
reality,he
a
before
every
to
the game.
decide
Another
runner
runner
great
a
The
appear
perfectly that he
will be tempted
so
play, throw
the
happens
makes
nature
it
outfielder, by
his
catch
and
That
base.
that
will
run
The
ball and, knowing
it in his hand
has
it.
catch
in
when,
judged
has
far.
too
ball
the
and
his ability to
of
is certain
to
time
it all the
on
may,
quick witted,
is
if he
an
.
Library.
the
hit with
plenty of
is
going
starts
for
throwing
the
man
Spalding's Athletic
plate, every
at
out
like
this
outfielder
An
it.
throw
stop
may
Often
it is the
who
that
case
is headed
plate, and
the
Better
will
batter
seldom
aim
get
be
from
throw
Now
to
catch
to
chance
to
circus
catch
Suppose
that
that
so
favor
reachmg
of
heroic
of
effort
to
worth
seemed
missed
the
get
side
make
ball
the
be
to
happen
to
far
move
should
him
to
come
very
sure
last
The
foolhardy for him
the ball probably the
played the ball safe there
was
tries
double
As
that
it does
a
the
and
do
game
to
are
in
run
A
a
the
line hit
not
all in
for
it.
If
his
he
tied and
will be
score
for
with
game,
win.
only
won.
the
full
in
speed making
in
fly, succeeds
play, saving the
spite of
to
a
would
the
dashes
on
of
chances
that
he
in
inning
two
will be
a
on
often.
in
if he
ball
be
desperate effort
desperate
very
tie and
it safe
endeavor,
the
to
interceptit,and
a
safe, making
the
game
with
it
the fence.
be
to
be
the
line.
a
straight
outfielder
the
to
not
ball
fairly certain
playing
retires the
that
it does
ball
probable that the
Instead
to
on
first bound
compelled
when
outfielder.
the
it is
plays it safe
wish
not
permit
or
would
the
go
fielder
out-
making the effort to try
the outfielder is justifiedin doing so.
run
toward
is
should
it should
one
and
will
an
plate
the
on
who
throw
reason
the
to
that
so
it is best
roll to
game
I feel that
that
a
from
runner
accurate
that
ball
course
time
a
play the
to
is batted
and
hit
and
pitcher does
it appeared
save
give the inside
it.
is
Ime
if the
However,
very
true
get
the fielder and
pass
score
infield
a
there
a
it is better
can
chance
a
grasp
get the
to
For
the
batter, he
to
I admit
bound.
rule
not
then
quick
a
throw
judge quickly whether
to
try
the
position
and
he
as
intercept a throw
question
second.
the
if the
the
out
the
by
to
follow
Meanwhile,
his
able
try
it into
likely to
to
of
for
trying
should
catcher.
try
the
to
to
would
will
pitcher
a
it is out
catch
quickly
quick enough
is
off first by-
runner
through.
the outfield when
for
the
as
batting rally which
a
if it went
long lead
catch
can
first baseman
the
into
ball
the
whipping
then
and
now
2$
Library.
the
anything
would
little chance
that
fact
have
of
the
been
doing
a
so,
game.
Isn't
it may
have
kind.?
If
lost,and
that his side would
he
if he
be
Spalding's Athletic
26
able
hold
to
able
to
would
his
which
in
and
able
to
make
if it seemed
I
sure
am
would
catch
certain
game
rapped
a
that
his
fellow
runner
a
quite forgotten, and
had
scored
third
from
the
won
run
one
that
It took
for
of his
not
to
there
was
the
In
base,
only
one
foul
was
a
I
League
splendid
third
to
try
right field
the
a
team
out.
way
in the American
on
that
his team,
left fielder and
long
a
made
fence.
catch
of
which
fact
a
the
out
it.
runner
That
caught.
us.
enthusiasts
the
he
did.
he
is when
that
was
moment
game
of
some
the
as
right play
save
the
foul toward
and
ball
the
can
that
supporters
thing for
engaged
feet
he
recommend
what
batted
been
two
for
and
were
we
for
ran
good
has
long fly about
happened
it
But
fly which
the
credit
remember,
to
in
one
that
the
ball and
get the
players and
a
it
course,
fly ball that
keen
making
a
absolutely impossible hit, but
might
little point is
was
should
giving is
so
wouldn't
I
an
give him
to
in which
fielder
The
he
that
foul
a
for
he
him
of
Of
every
am
be
must
consequences
try
on
I
it
outfielder
instant.
risks
that
values
accordingly.
foolish
right fielder
the
of
ball, while
An
the
on
such
attempt
the
game.
illustration
to
other
One
that
the
hesitate
not
like
sense
act
a
the
to
moment
a
saved
the
fielder's
reckon
would
him
but
way,
the
be
for
do
Catching
team.
point
a
grasp
not
came
other
undertaking,
desperate
be
the
Library.
about
minutes
ten
to
that
see
the standpoint of good
from
play, as spectacular as it was
from
the standpoint of winning base ball.
all wrong
fielding,was
him
vigorously, but
They applauded the outfielder and cheered
the
when
the
of
the
ball
how
foolish
foul
fly which
the
on
better
drop
that
When
they began
the
gave
not
was
the
base
remember
to
is
on
ground.
the
they will
lost game,
seldom
throw,
as
it
If
one
the
and
when
was
in the
runner
the
that
other
side, they
runner
incident
and
and
out
right
the
at
fielder
are
ball
the
scores
which
to
there
over
ing
catch-
the
is
will
be
runner
much
their heads
it is safe
to
plate, except
the
I have
a
drop
to
a
saw
for
try
permitted
been
flies which
they catch
get the
think
score
have
only
left fielder and
the
the
better
there
to
to
game
off if they will let all foul
wonderful
a
really
might much
ground.
third
on
it
and
over
was
game
result may
cited.
say
by
a
be
GUARANTEES
QUALITY
Spalding'
National
League"
"Official
Pat.Ofl.
Reg.U.S
Auguat
Patented
hide
horse
with
every
respect,
"
same
center,
as
our
patent
31, 1909
in
and
cover
including
CENTER
CORK
PATENT
Made
Jr. Ball
cork
Official National
I, except
Ball No.
League" (?^f,"o|:)
signed
desize.
in
Especially
slightlysmaller
of
clubs
(composed
for junior
eJl
and
of
age)
boys under 16 years
games
in which
this ball is used
recognized as legalgames.
to
last
No. Bl.
a
used
when
full game
will be
Warranted
under
ordinary conditions.
"Official National League" Jr.
He..U.S.P...O..
^^^j^_ jj^oo
Spalding'
Seam
Double
s^S"
Ball
Leag'ue
Para
Pure
Center
Rubber
rendering it
against ripping. The
doubly secure
Horse hide
durable ball made.
most
Sewed
cover,
with double
pure
seam,
Para rubber
best all-wool
full game
last a
with
center,
yarn.
when
wound
to
Warranted
under
used
ordinary conditions, but usually good
for two or more
games.
No.
0. Each,
$1.25
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Ball
Spalding
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No. IRC.
Horse hide cover,
Para
rubber
center,
pure
wound
with best wool yarn ;
double stitched red and green.
No.L4.
Horsehidecover,
and rubber center wound
Full size and
with yarn.
weight. Very well made.
Each.Sl.OO
Each,75c.
Above
Doz..$12.00
balU
warranted
lait a
to
No.B2.
pure
wound
under
uted
when
Jr.
Horsehidecover,
Para
rubber
with yarn.
center
Slightly
regulationsize.
Doz..$9.00
full game
National
Association
Each. 75c,
under
ord!nai7 conditions.
Professional
Spalding
No. 2. Horse hide cover
full size. Carefully
selected material ; first-classquality,
In separate box and sealed. Each, 50c.
,
Public
Spalding
School
League
Junior size,horse hide cover, rubber
wound
with yam
For tice
center
pracby boys' teams.
Each, 50c,
No. B3.
.
Bounder
Lively
Spalding
Inside is
hide cover
Horse
lO.
No.
all rubber, liveliest ball ever
separate box and sealed.
Professional
Junior
Spalding
offered.
In
Each, 25c
No. 7B.
Slightly under regular size.
hide cover, very
Horse
lively. Perfect
boys' size ball. In separate box and
sealed
Each, 25c
.
No.
hide
of
King
Spalding
3ize,
Diamond
the
material,
gooa
In separate box.
cover
norsef.^jj
Each, 25c.
Ball
Boys' Favorite
Dozen
No. 12.
Lively,two-piece cover.
balls in box.
Each, 10c,
"
,,^
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.
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No.
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Ball
Boys' Amateur
Nearly regulation size and
Best for the money
balls in box.
weight.
Dozen
,
13.
"Pricftin (ffcci
January5, 1914
Ball
bounding ball,boys' size.
ball on the
two-piece cover
balls
in
box.
IN
ALL
Each. 5c.
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market.
Dozen
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.
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COMPlfTELISTOFSTORES
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ON INSIDE
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pricct jee ipccialCanadian
Cataloiuc
aiilJiHAfil'
Spalding "Players'Autograph"
Bats
No. 100.
Bats, bearing the signature of the player in
"Players' Autograph"
from
the finest air
each case, represent their playing bats in every detail. Made
dried second
growth straight grained white ash, cut from upland timber, possessing
greater resiliency, density, strength and dfiving qualitiesthan that of
Carried
in itock in all
on
Z^
^_
Mention
"S""rWO*Vv"*
a
g
:nodeO usedby
WeightsfromSl
player when
ordering.
.pecial
Merer,
(e.eept
of
name
and
age
Each, $1.00
MODEL
he.vie.t
b.l
AUTOGRAPH
and
Urgejt
S
with
.
.
.
folio wing Models.
in the
Spalding store*
hardens
these bats
of the bat.
other wood.
The
special oil finish
increases the resiliencyand driving power
any
professionalball player,
any
Length
toSBounces.
35ui-
AUTOGRAPH
MODEL
cy"^^y"^^^
balanced, comparatively light weight, with sufficient wood
^Veights
give splendid driving power,
^'rom 36 to 40 ounces.
Length 34'/; in.
.to
balanced
small
handle, and
terrific driving
with
full iwing,
a
from
41
reiults.
37
to
WciffhtB
35 inches.
Length
Very
that
so
power
ounces.
^
n
AUTOGRAPH
^
^
-^-^"^^^-^^Sp"e^d*?d''J^U
handle,
small
comparatively
from
Weighu
40
44
to
thick
handle,
Length
ounces.
large heavy
from
WeighU
3S
Cla,
\- lance,
MODEL
miproven
39
well
44
43
to
ounces.
^
.
AUTOGRAPH
MODEL
Short
bat,
Q^a^
to
to
from
.Different model
used
that
by
formerly
and
model
in balance,
from
length,
Weighu
Length 34/^ inches.
handle,
44
inches,
AUTOGRAPH
40
in,
MODEL
Extra
with
48
35
AUTOGRAPH
i^Z^
bat
balanced,
well
Length
or.
rounded
end.
large
from
Weights
32 M
Length
ounces.
in.
AUTOGRAPH
MODEL
ikM^K.*^'^'^
Short
sho
quite thick.
^
Length
32
MADE
can
supply
on
famous
specialorders Model
KhiUdelphia, American
League
Oiicago. American
League
Brooklyn. Nal.onal League
New
York. National Uogue
FLETCHER,
hlew York, National League
HERZOO,
National
Philadelphia.
LUDERUS.
League
BAK.ER.
.
.
.
.
.
.
...
DAU8ERT,
,
.
.
.
Model
Model
Model
Model
.
Model
....
Model
.
Bats
and
National
on
CALLAHAN.
.
.
B
MEYERS,
OLDRINC,
PASKERT.
SPEAKER,
THOMAS.
WHEAT.
.
as
have
we
from
35
to
39
to
i
oui
BATS
made
for the most
League Teams.
York. National
New
Specially adapted
inches.
MODEL
American
C
D
F
H
L
31
.
WeighU
tmen.
same
.
I player.
PLAYERS'
ORDER
lightest bat
estu"d
.."""'.'"
.
"
TO
batsmen
/
..
Models.
Evers
"v.
^
^^^^^^xhesm!
also supply on
can
specialordersDonhn,
Qnrl
nolroo
and
Keeler
Oakes, Tfoolor
tedium
handle
small
and
well
itriking
dUtribuled
surface.
Equally suitable for the full
and for the choke
V eigt
style of batting
from
40 to 45 ounces.
34.ii"ehi
Lenxth
We
inches.
_
We
L^bes.
SPECIAL
small
bat,
WeigbUfromSt
Uague
Model
Model
Mode
....
American
Philadelphia,
LeaRu"
League
Boston. American
League
League
Philadelphia.American
Brooklyn. National League
Philadelphia.National
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Mode!
....
Model
Model
M
O
P
S
T
W
....
originalmodels from which we have turned bats for the above players we hold
Bat Factory, making duplicateson specialorder only. These specialorder
weeks'
time
We require at least two
bats do not bear the Players' Autographs.
for the execution of special bat orders.
Each, $1.00
Professional Oil Finish.
Not Carried in Stock.
Spalding Special Model BaU.
The
at
our
Spalding
used
*
to
for
bats improve
at
with
age
if
properly cared
thirty (30) days after they are
it a
harden.
Players should make
for.
thoroughly
PROMPT ATTENTION6IVG
TITANY COMMUNICATION
ADDRESSEDTO OS
rule
to
have
'PtictiIn effect
January 5, 1914.
IN
ALL
Suhjecl to change wilhoul
speciallyto
give ample
two
or
LARGE
notice.
CITIES
prtcei tee
reserve
be
not
oiled finish
.should
for the
bats in
more
For Canadian
order
lime
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finished, to
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at all times.
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Spalding "All
No.
lOOS.
Star"
Model
Bats
This
line for 1914 comprises twelve
models
speciallydesigned for
selected from
models
of bats used by over
five hundred
leading batters during the past ten years.
Quality of wood used is finest selected
second
Northern
growth
ash, air dried and treated as follows: yellow stained,
mottled burnt, carefullyfilled,
finished with best French
Each, $1.00
polish.
players and
amateur
Fumithed
in
of the
any
LENGTH
Model
in.
51^31
S2" 34 K in.
Model
Model
Model
S4"
32
35
38
"^in.
modelt"
Mention
LENGTH
to 39
S5"
34
Model
ModelS6-33
S7-33
Model
ModelS8-34
oz.
40to45oz.
in.
S3"31"^
followjingtwelve
WOGHT
to 42
oz.
40to45oz.,
Spalding Professional
model
number
WEIGHT
in.
40
in.
38to43oz.
in.
37
in.
39to44oz.
to 44
oz.
to 43
oz.
Model
Model
S9"
SIC"
Model
Model
when
ordering
LENGTH
WEIGHT
35 in.
40
to
,
45
in.
37to43oz.
SI 1"35
in.
42
S12-33
in.
40to44oz.
33
to 46
or.
oz.
Improved Oil Finish Bats
No. lOOP.
The Spalding Professional
Improved Oil Finish as used on this line is
the result of exhaustive
in our bat factory,with
experiments and tests conducted
the assistance
of some
of the greatest professionalplayers.The timber used is
identical with that in "Players'.
Autograph" and "All Star" models.
Each, $1.00
Furnished
in
Model
Model
Model
Model
foUftwing twelve modeli"
of the
any
PI" 31
P2-33
P3" 33
in.
35
to
39
oz.
in.
38
to
43
in.
39
to
44
P4"
in.
36
to
40
33
Mention
in.
40to44oz.
oz.
34
ModeIP5"
P6-35
Model
in.
40to44oz.
oz.
Model
P7"
34
in.
39
to 43
oz.
Model
P8"
3434:in.
38
to 43
Spalding Brown
model-
number
when
WEIGHT
LENGTH
WEIGHT
LENGTH
ordering
WEIGHT
LENGTH
in. 38to42oz.
oz.
Model
P9" 34"4
34
ModelPlO"
PI 1"35
Model
oz.
ModelP12"
in. 40to45oz
in. 40to45oz.
in. 45
35
to 50
or.
Oil-Tempered Bats
These bats
No.
lOOD.
treated with a
tempered 'in hot oil and afterwards
are
and hardens
the surface andhas
specialprocess which darkens
exactly the same
effect as aging from long service. The specialtreatment
these bats are subjected
them most desirable for players who
to make
keep two or three bats in use, as the
oil gradually works
in and the bats keep improving. Line of models
has been
in our
as
"Players' Autograph,"
carefullyselected. Timber used is the same
very
"All Star," "Professional
Oil Finish"
and Gold Medal
lines.
Each, $1,00
'
.
Furnished
in
following twelve
of the
any
LENGTH
models
Mention
"
LENGTH
WEIGHT
model
.
number
WEIGHT
when
ordering
LENGTH
WEIGHT
,
Model
D 1"31
Model
D2"
Model
Model
D3-33
33
P4"
33
in.
35
to
39
ez.
in.
38
fo
43
oz.
in.
39
to
44
oz.
in.
36
to
40
oz.
ModelD5"
ModelD6"
D7"
Model
Model
D8"
Spalding Gold
D9"
Model
34
in.
40to44oz.
35
in.
40to44oz.
34
in.
39
to 43
oz.
Model
Dl
34?/
in.
38
to 43
oz.
Model
D12"
Medal
34
ModelDlO"
Natural
y^in. 40to4Soz.
34
1"35
Finish
35
in. 38
to 42
oz.
in. 45
to 50
oz.
in. 40
to 45
oz.
Bat's
Models same
"Professional
Oil Finish," but finished in a high
No. lOOG.
as our
French
"Players' Autograph,"
as in our
polish,with no staining. Timber is same
"All Star," and other highest quahty lines,and models duplicatein lengths,weights,
Oil Finish"
etc., the line of Spalding "Professional
styles.
Each, $1.00
.
Furnished
of the
in any
LENGTH
Model
Model
Nl"
31
N2"
33
Model
N3-^33
Model
N4"
models
Mention
"
LENGTH
WEIGHT
in.
33
following twelve
35
to
39
Model
Model
Model
Model
oz.
in.
38
to
43
bz.
in.
39
to
44
oz.
in.
36
to
40
oz.
N5-34
model
.
.
number
when
WEIGHT
in.
40
to
44
N6"
35
in.
40to44oz.
N7"
34
in.
39
N8-3434^in.
to
43
ordering
LENGTH
oz.
oz.
38to43oz.
N9"
Model
ModelNlO-34
Nil"
Model
ModelN12"
WEIGHT
34"^in. 40to4Soz.
in. 38
to 42
oz-
35
in. 45
to 50
oz.
35
in.40to45or.
Spalding bats improve with
order
should
give ample
HOLD
BAT
MAKER
Bats made
if properly cared for.
speciallyto
age
be used for at least thirty (30) days after they are finished, to
time for the oiled finish to thoroughly harden.
Players should make
it a rule to have two or more
bats in reserve
at all times.
not
PROPERLY
FOR
A
AND
BREAK
THE
STRIKE
WHICH
BALL
OCCURS
AVITH
THROUGH
THE
GRAIN.
IMPROPER
DON'T
USE
BLAME
OR
THE
ABUSE
SpaldingCompleie Catalogncol AlhleBc Goods Mailed Free.
^
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ADDRESSED T"1OS
A.G.SPALDING
fVteei In effect
Januaty 5, 19(4.
IN
ALL
Subjecl to change without
6c BROS.
LARGE
notice.
CITIES
For Canadian
price* ""
ICOMPIETEUSTOF^STORE
OmNSIDEFtONTCOYEI
OFtHISBOqt
$pecialCanadian
|tlilitffeli!li^'Ji!i
GUARANTEES
QUALITY
Natural
Spalding Genuine
Oil
Bats
Tempered
'Made of the highest quality,thoroughly seasoned second growth ash,
lOOT.
speciallyselected for resiliency and driving power; natural yellow oil tempered,
added
this line for 1914 to
surface.
We
hand finished to a perfect dead smooth
what might reallybe termed the '"'"'^XS^P!
Sf "*,*^*"assortment,
give our customers
the American
League and National
comprising models that have actually won
Each, $1.00
League Championships during the past few years
No.
Furnished
models"
of the following twelve
in any
model
Mention
number
when
ordering
'
ModelTl.
ModelT2.
ModelTS.
ModelT4.
35
in.
34"^in.
Model
T6.
41to45oz.
ModelTlO.36
T7.
34
in.
43to47oz.
ModelTll.
34
in. 37to41oz.
33
in.
45to50oz.
ModelT12.
35
in. 40to45oz.
39to43oz.
40to44oz.
Model
38to42oz.
ModelTS.
34
WEIGHT
44to48oz.
T5.
36lo41oz.
LENGTH
323"in.
34;bin.
Model
Model
33;"in.
in.
WEIGHT
LENGTH
WEIGHT
LENGTH
T9.
33
""in.
to 50
45
02.
in. 43to47oz.
Special College Bats
Spalding New
finish; special stain and mottled
lOOM.
line, special new
An
entirelynew
burning; carefullyfilled,finished with best P"'rench polish. Wood is finest second
Models are same
have supplied
as
we
growth Northern ash, speciallyseasoned.
successful college players
of the most
Each, $1.00
to some
No.
Furnished
following twelve
of the
in any
Model
Ml.
31
Model
M2.
M4.
ModelMS.
Model
in.
35
to 39
oz-
34Uin.
40
to 45
oz.
3iy;in.
32";in.
38to42oz.
to 45
40
oz.
number
when
WEIGHT
LENGTH
WEIGHT
LENGTH
model
Mention
models"
"
ordering
LENGTH
WEIGHT
Model
Model
MS.
34
in.
40
to
44
oz.
Model
M9.
35
in.
40
to 45
oz.
M6.
33
in.
38
to
43
oz.
Model
M
33
in.
37
to 43
oz.
Model
M7.
33
in.
37
to
43
oz.
ModelMll.
Model
M8.
34
in.
39
to
44
oz.
Model
Spalding Very Dark
10.
35in.
Ml
2.
42to46oz.
in.
33
40
to 44
oz.
Special Taped Bats
Brown
stained, almost black, except twelve inches of the
No. lOOB.
Very dark brown
smooth,
handle left perfectlynatural, with no finish except filledand hand-rubbed
and then beginning four inches from end of handle, five inches of electric tape,
Each, $1.00
wound
bat to produce perfect non-slip grip
on
Furnished
in
of
any
the
six
following
ModelBl.
31in.
35
to
40
oz.
Model
B2.*
32
38
to
43
oz.
"Bottle
shape.
in.
models
"
Model
Model
model
Mention
number
when
WEIGHT
LENGTH
WEIGHT
LENGTH
B3.
32;;in.
B4.
33
in.
40to44oz.
39
to 46
ordering
LENGTH
oz.
WEIGHT
Model
B5.
34
in.
37to41oz.
Model
B6.
34;.
in.
37
to 41
oz.
with age if properly cared for. Bats made
specially to
be used for at least thirty (30) days after they are finished, to
Players should make
time for the oiled finish to thoroughly harden.
bats in reserve
at all times.
it a rule to have two or more
Spalding bats improve
order
should
give ample
not
Spalding Trade-Mark
No. 75.
Record.
Bats
popular models, light antique finish. One
Most
30 to 35 inches
(assorted lengths from
and
weights, 36
Mushroom.
A'^"TPm Plain, specialfin
No. 50M.
ish. Invaluable as an all around bat. Each. 50c.
38 inches long, thin
Np. F. "Fungo." Hardwood.
Professional oil finish.
Each, $1.00
model.
No. SOW.
"Fungo." Willow, lightweight, full
Each, 50c.
size bat, plain handle
.
"
No.
to 42
dozen
a
crate
50B.
Each, 75c.
"Spalding Junior,'
special finish.
models
weights
players
No.
in
ounces).
25B.
"
;
ected
Specially sellengths and
for
proper
younger
Each, 50c.
"Junior
League,"
quality ash, spotted
Each, 25c.
50T.
ash, extra quality, plain,extra
League
Taped
.~ Each, 50c.
burning.
specialfinish
50c.
No. lOB. "Boys' League" Bat.
No. 50. "League," ash, plain handle.
25c.
Ea., lOc.
No. 25. "City League," plain handle.
good ash, varnished.
No.
.
.
.
"
"
HOLD
BAT
MAKER
AND
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FOR
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COMPLETELISTOFSTORES
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prices"ee specialCanadian
Calalogut.
K^E
THESPALDING'
SPALDING
'tr/'
TRADE-MARK
CATCHERS*
MITTS
No. 11-0. "The
j."Li;72.'l"
face,
Giant." Heavy brown leather
speciallyshaped and treated.
Leather
laced
back.
Special "stick-on-thehand"strap-and-buckle fastening. Ea.,$ 10.00
SERIES."
No. 10-0. "woRiD
Patented Molded
j^uliTt.,^ Face; modeled
after ideas o/ greatest
catchers.
Brown
calfskin throughout. King
Patent Padding(jj;'Js:j:^,o).
Leather lace;leather
strap and brass buckle fastening. Ea., $8.00
No. ip-OP.
Same as No. 10-0.
"'"^Or?,"-J"s^5^I="-"
tiJcVd-^'Z'except specialperforated palm. King
Patent Padding 0.!;;'sYe,o).
Each, $8.00
No. 9-0. " Three-and-Out."
Patented Molded
januSTwe Face; large model. Has deep "pocket,"
.
.
no
seams
rough places on face. Hair felt padding;
lace; leather strap; brass buckle
or
leather
fastening. Larger than No. 10-0. Each, $8.00
No. 9-OP.
*Three-and-Out."
Patented
'Per'
^^^.."^"2?:!??! forated"
No.
as
Palm.
9-0 Mitt.
Otherwise
.\
.
No.
.
"Olympic."
8-0.
j-".i;y"2:i9"
that
Palm
same
Each, $8.00
of specialleather
,
put out last- season
in our
"Broken-In"
Basemen's
Mitts and Infielders'
Gloves.Leather
prepared
it "holds
so
the
shape." Leather lace. Hand stitched,formed
'
paddmg.,
we
Each, $7.00
...,...,
"Perfection." Brown
Np;7-0.
jan"iS"2:imcombination
Patent Padding Pocket
padding
with
be
may
each
mitt.
shaped
calfskin. Patent
face and
Fox
(Fc.^^L'^""^"2)
so additional
inserted.
Extra
padding
Leather
lace.
Each, $6.00
6-0. "Collegiate."Patented
Molded
jar,j;;"]rl306
Special olive colored leather,
Np;
Face.
perfectly
tanned
to produce necessary
"pocket" with
smooth
surface
face.
on
King Patent Felt
Padding (jj'nri"?,,).
be adjusted
Padding may
readily. Leather lace.
Each, $5.00
No- OG.
"Conqueror." Special brown
calf,
...
'
^
MaJ^sy. 09
I
bound
with
black
leather.
Semiis a near
approach to our
genuine patented molded face.
Hand
'stitched
felt padding; patent laced back
and
thumb;
leather
laced; strap-and- buckle
fastening.
Heel of hand piece felt lined.
Leather
bound
molded
face
/ edges
No.' 5-0.
used
"
Each. $5.00
Molded
Face.
.mftrio. Special tanned
buff colored leather,
^oft and pliable, hand
felt padding.
formed
-"
.
"League
,
Extra,"
OS
Leather
bound
edges.
.
.
.
Each, $4.00
No.
OK.
"OK
Model."
Semi-molded, brown
horse hide face, black leather side piece,brown
calf back and fingerpiece;padded, special hand
formed
Right"
and
Lefts.
When
and stitched; bound
Ordering
for Left Handed
A.G.SPALDING
" STORES
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in
effect
January 5,
I9I4.
IN
ALL
Subjectto change Without
"SlBROS.
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notice.
edges. Each, $4.00
Player* Specify
CITIES
"
Full
Right."
'
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Catalogue,
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Tur.lf
s^SBsmuTETHESPAlDINGl
MITTS
CATCHERS'
SPALDING
No. 2-0. "Leader."
Brownoakleatherface.back
ther
and finger piece,black leather side piece,red leatrimming. Padded. Leather lace. Ea.,$3.50
Brown
No.4-0. "LeagueSpecial." MoldedFace.
j.'n"2".''oG
leather; felt padding; reinforced, laced
Each, $3.00
at thumb;
patent laced back.
Patent."
oak leather;
Brown
No. 3-0. "Decker
.
laced back ; strap-and-buckle fastening. $3 .50
Patent."
Black grain leather;
No. OR. "Decker
laced back.
$2.50
reinforced, laced at thumb;
Drab horseliide face,side
No. OH.
"Handy."
leather back ; black leaand fingerpiece, brown
$3,00
therbinding. Laced back; lacedatthumb.
Brown
No. O. "Interstate."
grain leather face,
sides and fingerpiece,pearl grain leather back ;
Ea.,$3.00
lacedatthumb;
patent laced back.
"
No. OA.
Inter-City." Large size. Cowhide
face and fingerpiece,green leather back, black
leather side piece. Red leather binding, leather
Laced back
lace.
Each, $2.50
Smokedhorsehidefaceand
No. IS. "Athletic."
leather side piece and back;
finger piece,brown
laced back.
Special pa(3ding. Each, $2.00
IR.
Black
forced,
"Semi-Pro."
No.
leather; reinlaced at thumb; laced back. Each, $2.00
"Trade
Face
and
No. IX.
finger
League."
piece buff colored, black back and side. piece;
leather lace; laced-back.
Each, $2.00
No. IC. "Back-Stop."
Gray leather face and
leather
side and
back;
finger piece; brown
laced back.
laced at thumb;
Each, $1.50
Black
leather face,
No. ID.
"Champion."
side.
leather
back, and finger piece, brown
'
.
.
.
.
.
Padded;
laced back.'
"Catcher."
.
Each, $1.50
...
Oak tanned
face, back
fingerpiece,black leather side piece. Laced
Each, $1.25
back; laced at thumb.
"Foul
No. 2C.
Padded;
Tip." Oak leather.
laced at thumb; back full laced. Each, $1.00
"Association."
Black smooth
tanned
No. 2R.
leather face, back and fingerpiece; tan leather
Each, $1.00
sides; padded; laced back.
Oak tanned face, back and
No. 3. "Amateur."
fingerpiece. Laced thumb, laced back. Ea.,75c.
Black leather face,
No. 3R. "Interscholastic."
back and finger piece, sides of brown
leather;
Each, 75c.
padded; laced at thumb.
School."
"Public
No. 4.
Large size. Face,
fingerpieceand back brown oak tanned leather;
Ea. 50c.
padded; reinforced, laced at thumb.
No. 5. "Boys' Delight." Face and fingerpiece
oak tanned
of specialbrown
leather; canvas
Each, 25c.
back; laced thumb; well padded.
oak tanned
No. 6.
Brown
"Boys' Choice."
leather face; padded; laced thumb.
Each, 25c.
No.
and
lA.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
,
All
Slyl"5
Made
"nd
Lefts.
When
Orderint
in RiuhU
Handed
Playen
Specify "Full Right."
No.2C
for Left
3 A.G.SPALDING
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GLOVES
"Just Right." Brown
calfskin,specially
No.
mJ,.'i'
."I'jos treated
to help players break
glove into
Welted
Full leather lined.
seams.
King
shape.
VXL.
Felt Padding(ju;;;';ri'.o).
Each, $5.00
style;special"All-Players'." "Broken-In"
No. SXL.
no
MuK lu I'-oBly pi-eparedleather. Needs
breaking in,
terial
simply slipit on and start playing. Finest qualitymaFull leather lined. Welted
seams.
throughout.
Patent
^^
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"
No.
"1
.
.
.
King Patent Felt Padding(J,;;'jn^,o). Each, $5.00
model.
?.F?"'^*" 'Professional
"'*'*S^^u"s
No. AAl.
mJ"'','i'.,"i')8
Finest buckskin, specially treated to help
Very little padding.
player break glove into^ shape.
Leather lined. One of the most
Welted seams.
popular
.
Each, $4.00
models.
Regular padding.
modelr
"""'SfS'^P^FSr*^*" Professional
No. BBl.
M.I'h'iU
Finest buckskin. Worn
by successful National
.908
Good
width
and
infielders.
and American
League
lined throughout. Welted
seams.
length. Leather
King Patent Felt Padding(j"^rs'?5.o). Each. $4.00
of the greatest
No. SS. "Leaguer." Designed by one
infielders that ever
played. It is an all-around style
and suitable for any infield player. Best buckskin.
lined.
Leather
Each, $4.00
Welted
seams.
"Professional."
Finest buckskin.
No. PXL.
Heavily
padded around edges and littlefinger. Extra long to
Ea.,$3.50
protect wrist. Leather lined. Wefted seams.
No. RXL.
"League Extra." Black calfskin. Highest
Full
qualitythroughout. Design similar to No. PXL.
Each. $3.50
Welted
leather lined.
seams.
SameasinPXL.
"Professional."
Buckskin.
No. PX.
Padded
according to ideas of prominent players who
Ea.,$3.00
prefer felt to leather lining. Welted seams.
ded
No. XWL.
"League Special." Tanned calfskin. Padwith felt. Extra
long to protect wrist. Highest
Welted
lined.
Full leather
quality workmanship.
....
.
,
.
.
.
.
,
Each, $3.00
seams.
horse hide. Professional
"Minor
League." Smoked
model.
Full leather lined. King Patent Felt
and
BBL
Welted
Pddding, as in Nos. SXL, VXL
No. 2W.
Each,
seams
$3.00
"Inter-City."Black calfskin. Professional
style. Specially padded littlefinger; leather strap at
No. 2XR.
lined.
Leather
Each, $2.50
thumb.
Welted
seams.
ther.
No. 2X.
pearl colored grain lea"League." Tanned
Leather
Welted
Model same
seams.
as No. SS.
Each, $2.50
lined
fessional
ProSmoked
horse hide.
"International."
No. 2Y.
littlefinger; leather strap at
style. Padded
Welted seams.
Full leather lined. Each, $2.50
thumb.
Professional
"Professional
Jr."
Youths'
No. PBL.
style. Selected velvet tanned buck.skin. Same as PXL
Ea..$2.50
men's size. Leather lined..Welted seams.
GIov
described
which
r
All
on
be
can
diverted
Styles Made
page
cut
out
in
are
very
Rights
and
regularlywith
made
easily if
(PATENTED
seam
PROMPT UTTENTION GIVEN
TO ANY COMMUNICATIONS
AOORESSEO TO US
this
Lefts.
not
MARCH
When
Ordering
Prices In tfftcl
January 5. 1914
IN
ALL
Subject to change wilhoul
of
leather
between
Left
LARGE
notice.
Thumb
and
Firil
made
Gloves
Infielders
are
Spaldmg
between
fingers,adding considerably
All
Handed
Players
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required.
10, 1908)
CITIES
For Canadian
pricei see
Specify
"Full
to
Right."
LISTOFSTORES
ICOMPLETE
FRONTCOVER
OM INSIDE
OF THIS Boot
Canadian
special
Catalogue
SPALDING'
s'Si?fTu^"ETHE
INFIELDERS^
SPALDING
GLOVES
"Association."
Brown
leathei% specially
No. 4X.
it pliable. Padded
littlefinger;leather
treated to make
Welted
Leather lined. $2.00
seams.
strap at thumb.
"Semi-Pro."
No.SX.
Gray buck leather. Large model.
lined. Each, $2.00
Leather
Padded; welted seams.
Black leather. Padded; extra
"Amateur."
No. 3XR.
Leather lined. Ea.,$2.00
large thumb; welted seams.
"Club
ther.
No, XL.
Special." Special white tanned lea-
%
^l
professional model. Welted
on
Full leather lined
Each, $1.50
Hand,"
Worn
"Either
on
No. XLA.
right or left
hand.
Correctly padSpecial white tanned leather.
ded.
Full leather lined. Each, $1.50
Welted
seams.
Professional
No. 11. "Match."
style. Special tanned
leather
Welted
olive colored
throughout.
seams.
Full leather lined.
Each, $1,50
Correctly padded.
"DiaAiond."
No, ML.
Special model, very popular.
Smoked
sheepskin.padded. Full leather lined. Ea.,$1.50
"Practice."
Velvet tanned leather.
Welted
No, XS.
Full leather lined. Each, $1,25
inside hump.
seams;
No, 15.
leather.
"Regulation." Men's size. Brown
padded. Welted seams,-* Palm leather lined, Ea.,$1.00
No. 15R.
"Regulation." Men's size. Black leather,
padded; inside hump. Palm leather lined. Ea.,$l,00
"Mascot."
Men's
size. Olive leather, padNo. 10.
ded.
Palm
leather lined. Ea., $1.00
Popular model.
size. Oak tanned
brown
leather. ProNo. X.
Men's
fessional
Leather
model.
strap at thumb; padded.
Welted
Leather
lined.
Each, $1.00
seams.
;
No. XB.
"Boys' Special." Professional style. Special
Leather lined. Ea.,$1.00
white leather. Welted
seams.
No. 12. "Public School."
Full size. White chrome
ther,
leapadded; inside hump. Palm leather lined. Ea.,75c.
Full size.
No. 12R.
Special black
"League Jr."
tanned
leather.
Lightly padded, but extra long; palm
leather lined. Welted
Inside hump.
seams.
Ea., 75c.
"Junior."
Full size. White
chrome
No. 16.
leather, No.
padded; extra long. Palm leather lined. Each, 50c.
XB
Youths',
"Interscholastic,"
No, 13.
Oak
tanned
leather.
Professional
brown
model, leather web
at
Leather lined. Ea.,75c.
thumb; padded. Welted seams.
"Star."
Full size. White chrome
leather.
No. 1 6W.
Welted
padded. Palm leather lined. Ea, 50c.
seams;
No. 14. "Boys' Amateur."
Youths' professionalstyle.
Special tanned white leather, padded; inside hump.
leather lined
Palm
;
Each, 50c.
Good size. Brown
No. 17. "Youths."'
smooth
leather.
Palm
leather lined. Each, 50c.
Padded; inside hump.
No. 18. "Boys' Own."
Oak tanned
leather. Padded;
inside hump.
Palm
leather lined.
Each, 25c,
No. 20.
tanned.
Oak
"Boys' Favorite."
Properly
padded. Palm leather lined
Each, 25c.
Correctly padded
seams.
.
..
.
,
.
.
Gloves
described
Finger
which
with
'
our
be
diverted
All Styles Made
tliispage
on
can
cut
seam
in
out
are
very
made
Rights and
Lefts.
regularlywith Web
required. All
UDDBESSEDTOMS
When
Ordering
for
i A.G.SPALDING
I STORES
'Prica in efeclJanuary 5, 1914.
leather
fcetween
Thumb
and
First
if not
IN
ALL
Suhjcclto change without
Left
Handed
Players Specify "Full
.".BROS.
PROMPT AnENTION GiVEl
TOANYCOMMUNICATIO
of
made
are
Spalding Infielders' Gloves
MARCH
fingers, adding considerably to
10, 1908) between
the
durability of the gloves.
easily
(PATENTED
mmmm
bAFTGE
notice.
CITIES
For Canadian pricct ""
Right."
I
COMPLETEUST OFSTORES
ON INSIDEFRONTCOVER
OF THIS BOOK
ipeciolCanadian
Catalogue,
BASE
SPALDING
"
Spalding
No.
10-OW.
and
circular
WORLD
Special welded
is
conforms
padding
face
to
Vbion
with
No.
Vision
Open
mask
.
safety;
Each, $5.00
.
Soldered
Specially
ufacture.
man-
absolute
comfort.
,
Spalding
guard
ear
features'of
consistent
with
M."isk
including' wire
best
Has
light as
as
MASKS
Open
frame,
in front.
opening
Weight
BALL
*
SERIES
Mask
Frame
8-0.
and
reinforced
Heavily padded, specially soldered
forced
special steel wire, heavy black finish.
Carefully reinwith
hard
feature
of
solder at joining points. This
maximum
strength, together with
our
patented opien vision,
the special endorsement
has
of the greatest
catchers
in the
National
and American
Leagues.
Each, $5.00
frame
of
.
Spalding
"Special
...
.
.
Soldered"
,
Masks
Each
No. 6-0.
Extra
crossing of wires heavily soldered.
heavy
wire frame, black. finished; continuous
style padding with soft
chin-pad; special elastic head
band.
Each, $4.00
"
.
.
.
.
.
Mask
Spalding Open
Umpires'
Has
Open vision frame.
neck
protecting attachment
and. a special ear
Safest
and
most
protection; nicely padded.
convenient
Each, $5.00
Vision
No.
5-0.
"
"
"
.
No.
Spalding "Sun
Protecting" Mask
leather sun-shade,
l^atent molded
protectmg
4-0.
without
Fitted
Spalding
No.
eyes
Finest heavy steel wire, black finish.
obstructing view.
with soft"chin-pad, improved
cluding
design; hair-filled pads, inforehead pad and special elastic head-band.
Each. $4.00
Neck
3-0.
the
to
affords
positive protection
heavy black finish;
.special elastic head-strap.
Each, $3.50
Finest
pads and
Mask
Protecting"
protecting arrangement
neck.
comfortable
"Neck
steel
wire, extra
"Semi-Pro"
League Mask
steel wire.
heavy best black annealed
Special
continuous
style side pads, leather covei-ed; special forehead
and chin-pads; elastic head-band
Each, $2.50
Spalding
No.
O-P.
Extra
Spalding "Regulation League"
Extra
2-0.
heavy best black annealed
length side pads of improved design, and
chin-pad; special elastic head-band
Masks
No.*
No.
O-X.
finish.
OXB,
Continuous
No.
A.
Youths'
mask.
padding, forehead
Men's.
B.
Black
and
Youths'.
to No.
quality
No.
steel
Black
enameled
chin-pad.
Black
and
steel
D.
PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEI
Black
enameled.
.......
wire, and
steel
in size
Smaller
I
effectJanuary 5,
Each,
than
No.
.
C.
Subject
in
$1.00
leather, wide
tic
elas50c.
.
Substantial
for
IN
to
change
LISTOF STORES
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similar
Each,
.
STORES
19
covered
Each, 25c^
TOANY'COMMONICATIOI
AODRESSEDTOUS
leathei'
wire,
Each, $1.00
enameled
A, but smaller
steel wire.
chin-pad. Each, $1 .50
C.
Black
with
enameled; pads covered
head-strap, leather strap-and-buckle.
boys.
black
wire,
finish, soft annealed
.
No.
and
$2.00
Each,
annealed
soft
Heavy
soft side
pads, forehead
No.
size.
Full
wire.
forehead
Improved leather covered
pad;
pads, including forehead
leather chin-strap. Special elastic head- band.
Each, $1.50
molded
No.
Men's
steel
soft
ALL
without
LARGE
notice.
For
ON INSIDEFRONT COVER
OF THIS Boot
CITIES
Canadian
pricei
tee
ipecial CanaJion
Calulotue.
Color
Complete
Net
mailed,
Book
Sample
IVle2isurement
Spalding
BALL
BASE
SPALDING
Blank
and
application,
on
full
measuring
No. O.
"^"]!^^Ps .^Fu^'^*" Uniform
to clubs
ordering for .5'"ifa-eTeam
No.
Suit,
OA.
Spalding
"Interscholastic"
Spalding
clubs
to
"Minor
price
Team.
No.
1 A.
for
.
.
M.
.
Entire
for
ordering
"
UNIFORMS
ABOVE
Single Suit, $7.50
No.
Single Suit, $6.00
.
.
Single Suit, $4.00
.
OF
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o
.
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-
Good
.
material
quality Gray
.
BELT
CAP.
"^"
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STOCKINGS.
AND
SHOES
BALL
garoo
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FW.
No.
white
uppers,
oak
but
as
use
we
the
to
lightness and
lightweight
recommend
Sizes
of
and
Shoes
Weight
per
fineness
of this
only for the fastest players,
is suitable
a
ther
Lea-
Pair, $7.00
laces
Owing
shoe, it
Hand
soles.
made.
stcjctly bench
sewed;
Size
/\/\
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Complete,
chest.
PANTS,
BASE
SPALDING
C/\
o
O.UV
Suit,
Single Suit, $3.00
Suit,
uniforms.
34-in.
SHIRT.
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.
CONSIST
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00
JJ.vFvF
Suit,
.
6.
and
waist
.
more
"*J\J
O.V/v
Suit,
Team.
.
or
"
.
.
No.
5.
Uniform
Spalding "Junior"
Net
price to clubs ordering nine
"
.
.
tt(\
y
Suit,
Team.
.
"*J\f
"
.
Single Suit, $9.00
.
fZfk
"T
Suit,
Team.
.
Youths'
Uniform
SpaJding
No larger sizes than 30-in.
Single Suit, $9.00
2.
Entire
Q
00
J/.Uv
Suit,
Team
No.
Uniform
ordering
clubs
CA
f\ f\f\
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Single Suit, $11.50
.-.
.
Entire
for
Uniform
No.
League"
ordering for Entire
price to
""" "O"
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Uniform
Spalding "City League"
No. W.
Team
Net
price to clubs ordering for Entire
No. 3.
Spalding "Club
Special" Uniform
Team
Net
price to clubs ordering for Entire
No. 4.
Spalding "Amateur
Special" Uniform
Net
1
*
.
Single Suit, $12.50
Suit,
1
clubs
to
1
Suit,
,
.
price
dj-io C(\
"pl^.OvF
Single Suit, $14.00
Team.
j^nhVe
for
uniforms.
Single Suit, $15.00
.
with
together
manager,
for
price
Uniform
Sj aiding "League"
Net
price to clubs ordering
Uniform
Spalding "League"
Net
price to clubs ordering
Net
captain or
players
team
any
for
instructions
No.
Uniform
Spalding "W9.Ri:" SERJES"
Net
price to clubs ordering for Entire
Net
UNIFORMS
to
shoe
durable
No.
of No.
W*ight"
FW
:
S
6
7
pair:
18
18^
19
soles.
for
general
30-S.
Shoes
8
9
20
21
oz.
Built
white
running
on
our
"Sprinting." Kangaroo uppers,
made.
Leather
laces.
Hand
bench
Pair, $7.00
Lightweight.
sewed;
"Club
No. O.
High point
Special." Selected satin calfskin, substantially made.
carefully tempered carbon steel plates hand riveted to heels and soles. Pair, $5.00
with
"Club
No. OS.
sprinting
to No.
0, but made
Special" Sprinting. Similar
Pair, $5.00
(Patented
style flexible soles.
May 7, 1912)
No. 35. "Amateur
sew:ed. High point carefully tempered
Special." Leather, machine
carbon
steel plates hand
riveted to heels and soles. Pair, $3.50 * $39.00 Doz.
No. 37. "Junior."
Leather; regular base ball shoe last. Plates hand riveted to heels
and soles.
Excellent
for the money
but not guaranteed.
Pair, $2.50 -^ $27.00 Doz.
No.
oak
30-S.
shoe
last.
.
Juvenile
No.
38.
steel
Made
plates.
on
special boys'
Furnished
Spalding
The
Shoes
sizes, 12 to 5, inclusive, only.
prolongs
the
PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN
life of
the
shoes.
.
Januaiy 5,
effect
1 914.
IN
ALL
LARGE
Subject lo change leithoutnotice.
pricet
orders
marked
for one-half
with
ic
OMPIETEUST OF STORES
IINSIK FRONT COVER
CITIES
For Canadian
.
15c
Cem,
"SlBROS.
A.G.SPALDING
STORES
throughout and
Pair, $2.00
quality material
Good
marked
luilh ie -u'ill be quoted .only on
pritilectin ilalits opposite items
NOT
allnwed
Hems
on
time.
at one
pairs or more
Quantity prices NOT
TO ANY COMMUNICATIONS
ADDBESSEOTOUS
in
Ball
pnres
dozen
Prite*
in boys'
"Dri-Foot"
Base
size lasts.
OFTHIlBOOt
xe
atecio! Canadian
Catalogue.
CAUTION
Because
of
you
to
palm
of
the
Spalding
"Just
the
the
article,
Don't
for
Balls,
when
when
Spalding
genuine
field
the
onto
get
Mitts,
etc.,
tries
made
goods,
deceived
be
to
not
you
Bats,
"Just
the
so
offered
for
you.
remember
for
the
special
purpose
dealer
offer
Good"
to
you
pill that
Good"
"Just
the
will
you
call
by
this
will
you
the
stand
not
Bemember
articles.
as
he
as
25
to
their
misleading
of
this
work
cau
dealer
asks
off
that
tations
imi-
these
will
swallow
is
well
are
all
"Just
"discount"
the
This
understand
better
arranged
are
enable
bait.
that
that
prices
to
that
discount
cent,
per
to
you
devices,
Remember
older.
grows
established
40
printed
and
you
discount
special
up
the
trade
dealer
that
various
catchy
by
inexperienced
boy, who
covered
deceive
Good"
as
boy.
unsuspecting
attractive
deceived
by the
be
be
the
cautioned
Ball
the
on
and
Good"
as
are
the
Base
Good"
manufacturer,
as
who
and
list
may
"Just
dealer,
ing
the
world
and
used
standard
are
by all the leadare
over,
"Just
manufacturers
endeavor
Good"
to
These
as
players.
the
matter
and
descriptive
ing
Spaldstyles, adopt
Spalding
Spalding
how
and
then
to
see
cheap
showy
they can
try
prices, and
very
clubs
make
of
"Just
taken
frequently
is
Good"
as
Goods
Spalding
copy
his
BOYS
advantage
"Just
so-called
You
Good"
as
punishment
and
wear
the
by
combination,
"Just
these
of
goods.
Good"
as
find
the
some
you
him
for
especially
for
on
inexperience,
and
youth
your
ball
boys, by
base
off
K
BASE
coated
sugar
calculated
to
of
Goods
tricks
these
Athletic
Spalding
as
is permitted
to
dealer
no
printed
prices, and
Goods
less
discounts
or
on
price.
greater
Special
Spalding
is
alike.
This
treated
unknown.
are
policy
persistently
Everybody
adhered
makes
it possible
to
the
to
maintain
from
to
high
year
year
of
which
sale
quality
for their
on
Goods,
ing
SpaldSpalding Athletic
depend
backed
the
broad
and
not
Guarantee,
Quality,
by
on
Spalding
any
device
like
this
overworked
and
fraudulent
"Discount"
scheme
deceiving
all
of
"Just
the
Good"
dealers.
by
adopted
as
of
dealers
will
these
Occasionally
"Just
Good"
one
as
some
procure
of
the
well
known
them
in
red
on
Spalding
a
boxes,
place
sho^vy
place
his
when
and
for. will
from
these
shelves,
Goods
called
take
Spalding
are
boxes
of
the
"Just
Good"
to palm
Spalding
one
it off
as
things, and
try
the
on
as
When
into
and
store
a
a
boy
genuine
Spalding article.
you
go
for a Spalding
ask
the
Trade-Mark
is on
article,
to- it that
see
Spalding
that
off
and
dealer
article,
if the
tries
to
"Just
on
something
you
palm
to
another
as
where
Good,"
out
and
the
store,
politely bow
yourself
go
be
genuine
can
Spalding article
procured.
In
Athletic
article, you
a
purchasing
genuine
Spalding
are
protected
the
which
by
broad
follows:
reads
Guarantee,
as
Spalding
are
sold
sell
them
at
the
at
"We
a
Guarantee
Spalding
reasonable
which
it was
that
of
amount
a
each
to
Trade-Mark
intended
of
purchaser
such
service,
and
article
when
under
bearing
article
an
will
used
give satisfaction
for the purpose
ordinary
conditions
the
and
for
fair
and
treatment.
We
Agree
to repair
such
article
or
replace, free of charge, any
defective in material
when
tvorkmanship
or
stibjected
to fair treatment;
such
article
defective
is returned
PROVIDED,
to
within
transportation
thirty
us,
prepaid,
days after purchase
otherwise
{except where
stipulated
on
special guarantee
tag attached
which
to
proves
certain
hia
giving
articles), and
and
name
A.
Beware
Athletic
of
of
Goods
"quality,"
the
"Just
(as
in
if
who
fraud
tide
Goods
by
when
are
completes
the
offering
Good"
as
they
order
to
deceive
the
for.
^
as
use
the
dealer;
from
SPALDING
an
who
zcser,
"
BROS,
makes
oraament)
and
the
claim.
at
of
beware
"pretty"
the
expense
the
tute-dealer
substi-
.ym
Jf^^^
r
G.
the
manufacturer,
for
were
^'sUldi^ng'^^P^
asked
letter
accompanied
by a
and
explaining
address
"^
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*
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Cyi^^^^^Z^^t^
f^^J^^^,^^
^
/
TRADEMARK
SPALDING
sbttuteTHE
QUALITY
Spalding
New
Athletic
Goods
Catalogue
of items from Spalding's
The following
selection
latestCatalogue
willgive
ATHLETIC
of
GOODS
of
the
manufactured
idea
an
by
great variety
FOR
SEND
A FREE
" BROS.
COPY.
."/
.*."
A. G. SPALDING
LIST
SEE
OF
SPALDING
Ash
STORE
ADDRESSES
Discs-
Archery
Bars
Athletic Library
Attachm'ta.
Chest
Weight
Knee
Marking, Golf
Discus,Olympic
StrikingBag
Rises.
Dumb
ON
Lacrosse
Lanes for Sprints
Lawn Bowls
Leg Guards
Base Ball
Cricket
Field Hockey
Leotards
Bells
Emblems
Embroidery
EquestrianPolo
Base Ban
Felt Letters
Fencing Sdcks
Embroidered
Field
Liniment
Circle.
Seven-T'oot
FlagsCollege
Marking Golf
Foils.Fencing
Clock Golf
Corks,Running
Covers. Racket
Cricket Goods
StandardsVaulting
Volley Ball
Thumb
Straps-
Sticks,Polo
Stockings
Suits-
MalletsRacket Covers
Gymna'm, Women
Croquet
Racket
Swimming
Presses
Rackets. Lawn Tennis
Rackets Restrung
Golf Ball
Racks
MasksBase
Fencing
Cricket
Mattresses
Fencing
Megaphones
Golf
Mitts-
"
Ankle
Wrist
Rapiers
Suspensories
Reels for Tennis Posts
Sweat Band
Sweaters
Swivels, Striking
B"9
Swords-
Duelling
Fencing
Swinging
Roque
Machine*
Rovtring
Striking
Bag
Monograms
Athletic
Golf
Cut Preservative,
Tennis;
Take-Off Board
Mufflers.Knitted
NetsCricket
Golf Driving
Tennis
Volley Ball
TapeAdhesive
Cricket.Measunnf
Marking, Tenni*
Sacks, forSack Racing
Sandow
Dumb
Bells
.
Numbers. Compelitora
Guy Ropes and Pegs
Gym'm Suits.Women's
Score BooksBase Ball
Basket Ball
Measuring Steel
Tees, Golf
Tether Tenni*
Tights-
crickef
G
.
Playground
Squash
Tennis
Volley
Water
Polo
BallCleandr. Golf
Bandages. EUastic
Bar Bells
Bars.Horizontal
Bases
Base Ball
"
Indoor
BattingCage, Base Ball
BeltsLeather
Health Pull
Hob Nails
Hole Cutter,Golf
Hole Rim. Golf
PantsBase
Bathing. Knee
Boys' Knee
I
effect Juiury
Bathing
Velvet
Shoes-
Running
Worsted
Clog
Pennants. College
Pistol,Starters'
Plastrons,Fencing
Cricket
Cross Countiy
PlatesBase Ball Shoe
Golf
Fencing
Umpire Indicator
Uniforms. Base
B"d|
Gymnasium
Inflaters"
Marking. Tennis
Outing
Running
Squash
Wands, Calisth"ni"
Watches, Stop
Tennis
Water
Walking
Weights. 56.!b.
Pitchers
Pitchers
Box
Toe
Teeing, Golf
StrikingBag
Platforms, Striking
Bag
Poles, Vaulting
Polo. Equestrian
A.G.SPALDING
STORES
5. 1914.
IN
Athletic
Subject to change
", BROS.
ALL
LARGE
CITIES
Wings
Whisdes. Referee*
WrestlingEquipmen
Wrist Machines
Shot-
Jerseys
COMMUNICATIONS
^^ANY
^
Prices
Trunks-
Bowling
Jumping
PROMPTATTENTION
GIVENTO]
ADOBESSEOTDUS^
Tj^Slirs,Y.M.CA.
"
Ball
Home
Javelins.
Fencing
Base Ball
Shoes
Base Ball
Basket Ball
Athletic
Full
Full,Wresding
Knee
Toe Boards
Indian Clubs
Jackets.Fencing
Striking
Bag
Ball
Athletic
Ball
Paint Golf
and Worsted
BladdersBasket Ball
Hades.
Base
Sliding.
Wresding
Handie
Hurdles,Safety
Hurley Goods
Indoor
Bathing Suits
BatsBase Ball
Cricket
Score Tablets.Base
Shirts-
PadsChamois. Fencing
Hammers, Athletic.
Cover, Rubber
Hangers for Indian Clubs
Hats. University
"
Supporters
Referees' Whisde
RingsExercising
Base Ball
Hand
Ball
Grips-
Cricket
Field Hockey
Golf
Hand
Indoor
Medicine
Ball
Boxing
"
Tennis
Uniform
BallsBase
Basket
J
,
,Hand Ball
Glove Softener
Goals
Basket Ball
Golf Clubs
Golf Counters
Golfette
Striking
_
Cricket
Roque
Markers. Tennis
Base Ball
Cricket
.
Stop Boards
StrikingBags
Stumps and Bail*
Qiioits
Gloves-
Bathing Suk
Caddy
Base Ball
For Three-Legged Raca
Spikes,Cricket
Steel Cable.Tennl"Ne"
Push Ball
Pushers, Chamois
Puttees, Golf
Finger Protection
Glasses.Base BallSun
.
Bathing
Slippers,
Squash Good*
Felt
Hockey
BOOK
THIS
Abdomen
Base Ball Body
Indoor Base Ball
Pulleysand Axle, Tennis
EquestrianPolo
Croquet Goods
trossBars
OF
Skate Rollers
Skates. Roller
"
JLetters"
University
Water Polo
Center Forks. Iron
Center Strap9..CBnvU
Chest Weights-
COVER
PostsBackstop. Tennis
Lawn
Tennis
Protectors
"
tiiddyBadge*
Cape-
FRONT
INSIDE
Protectors
*
LIST
OFSTOKS
FORCOMPLETE
INSIDE
FRONTCOVP '
..SEE
flFTJIBBOOt
^
standard
Policy
be inseparably linked to a Standard Policy.
Mercantile
Standard
Policy,it is impossible for a
a
Standard
Qyality.
Manufacturer
a
to long maintain
must
provide a
his goods through a jobber, a manufacturer
market
To
these conditions
profitfor the jobber as well as for the retail dealer. To meet
is obliged to set a proportionately high list
of Dual
Profits,the manufacturer
the
his
consumer.
goods to
price on
when
booking his orders, to figure out
enable
the glib salesman,
To
attractive
profits to both the jobber and retailer,these high list prices are
served when
been
the
will have
absolutely essential; but their real purpose
has secured his order from the jobber, and the jobber has secured
manufacturer
his order from the retailer.
who
these deceptive high listprices are not fair to the consumer,
However,
is not ever
expected to pay these fancy listprices.
does not, and, in reality,
for the sale of such goods, with their misleading
When
the season
opens
and
but alluring high Ust prices, the retailer begins to realize his responsibilities,
he
"special
discounts,"
the
best
situation
by
offeiing
with
as
grapples
can,
with local trade conditions.
which
vary
the profitsto both the inanufacturer
of merchandising,
Under
this system
in the prices
assured ; but as there is no stabilitymaintained
and the jobberare
the local dealers invariably
the keen
the consumer,
competition amongst
to
the profits of the retailer are
leads to a demoralized
cutting of prices by which
QMality
A Standard
must
definite and
Without
practicallyeliminated.
t-i
i i
insists
The jobber
the manufacturer.
demoralization
on
always reacts
this
his
in
The
meets
manufacturer,
and
still
turn,
lower,
lower,
prices.
on
to him, viz.: the cheapening
for the lowering of prices by the only way
demand
open
and degrading of the quality of his product.
onn
,
c
in i1899,
15
intolerable that
The foregoing conditions became
ago,
so
years
the
Athletic
demoralization
this
A. G. Spalding " Bros, determined
to rectify
^in
"The
known
Spalding
as
Goods
Trade, and inaugurated what has since become
"
This
,
"
The
Spalding Policy eliminates the jobber entirely,so far as Spalding
the supply of Spalding
and the retail dealer secures
Goods
concerned,
are
is
the retail dealer
by which
direct from the manufacturer
Athletic Goods
and
Athletic
and
all
Goods,
Spalding
certain
profit
assured
on
fair,legitimate
a
Standard
is assured
the consumer
Quality and is protected from imposition.
a
The
"Spalding Policy" is decidedly for the interest and protection of tho
of Athletic Goods, and acts in two
:
ways
users
"
"
First. "The
and the
is assured
user
prices
same
to
of genuine
Athletic Goods
Official Standard
everybody.
confidence
with
in
materials required
of their
various
of our
in the manufacture
goods, well ahead
the
and
this
enables
provide
to
us
necessary
respective seasons,
of Qyali y.
the Spalding Standard
quantity and absolutely maintain
Second."
As
purchasing
manufacturers,
at
the
proper
we
can
time, the
proceed
very
All retail dealers handling Spalding Athletic
best
raw
Goods
requested
are
to
supply
less-the same
nor
regular printed catalogue prices-neitherrnore
and
other stores.
New
Chicago
York,
sold
for
that
in
similar
goods
our
are
prices
of Spaldirig Athletic Goods, are treated
All Spalding dealers, as well as users
allowed
to
are
anyone.
exactly alike, and no special rebates or discriminations
in successful
has already been
This briefly,is the "Spalding Policy," which
and will be indefinitelycontinued.
operation for the past 15 years,
deal" for everybody.
in other words, "The
Spalding Policy" is a
square
consumers
at
our
"
A.
G.
SPALDING
ft,
"
BROS.
^l^fi^^^^'^FSESIOCNT.
d^