Chapter 4

SPALDING ATHLETIC LIBRARYGiving the Titles of all Spalding Athletic Library Books now in print, grouped for ready reference.

SPALDING ATHLETIC LIBRARYGiving the Titles of all Spalding Athletic Library Books now in print, grouped for ready reference.

SPALDING ATHLETIC LIBRARYGiving the Titles of all Spalding Athletic Library Books now in print, grouped for ready reference.

SPALDING ATHLETIC LIBRARY

Giving the Titles of all Spalding Athletic Library Books now in print, grouped for ready reference.

SPALDING OFFICIAL ANNUALS

SPALDING OFFICIAL ANNUALS

SPALDING OFFICIAL ANNUALS

SPALDING OFFICIAL ANNUALS

Group I. Base Ball

Group I. Base Ball

Group I. Base Ball

Group I. Base Ball

BASE BALL AUXILIARIES

BASE BALL AUXILIARIES

BASE BALL AUXILIARIES

BASE BALL AUXILIARIES

Group II. Foot Ball

Group II. Foot Ball

Group II. Foot Ball

Group II. Foot Ball

FOOT BALL AUXILIARY

FOOT BALL AUXILIARY

FOOT BALL AUXILIARY

FOOT BALL AUXILIARY

Group III. Cricket

Group III. Cricket

Group III. Cricket

Group III. Cricket

Group IV. Lawn Tennis

Group IV. Lawn Tennis

Group IV. Lawn Tennis

Group IV. Lawn Tennis

Group V. Golf

Group V. Golf

Group V. Golf

Group V. Golf

Group VI. Hockey

Group VI. Hockey

Group VI. Hockey

Group VI. Hockey

HOCKEY AUXILIARY

HOCKEY AUXILIARY

HOCKEY AUXILIARY

HOCKEY AUXILIARY

Group VII. Basket Ball

Group VII. Basket Ball

Group VII. Basket Ball

Group VII. Basket Ball

BASKET BALL AUXILIARY

BASKET BALL AUXILIARY

BASKET BALL AUXILIARY

BASKET BALL AUXILIARY

Group VIII. Lacrosse

Group VIII. Lacrosse

Group VIII. Lacrosse

Group VIII. Lacrosse

Group IX. Indoor Base Ball

Group IX. Indoor Base Ball

Group IX. Indoor Base Ball

Group IX. Indoor Base Ball

Group X. Polo

Group X. Polo

Group X. Polo

Group X. Polo

Group XI. Miscellaneous Games

Group XI. Miscellaneous Games

Group XI. Miscellaneous Games

Group XI. Miscellaneous Games

Group XII. Athletics

Group XII. Athletics

Group XII. Athletics

Group XII. Athletics

ATHLETIC AUXILIARIES

ATHLETIC AUXILIARIES

ATHLETIC AUXILIARIES

ATHLETIC AUXILIARIES

Group XIII. AthleticAccomplishments

Group XIII. AthleticAccomplishments

Group XIII. AthleticAccomplishments

Group XIII. Athletic

Accomplishments

Group XIV. Manly Sports

Group XIV. Manly Sports

Group XIV. Manly Sports

Group XIV. Manly Sports

Group XV. Gymnastics

Group XV. Gymnastics

Group XV. Gymnastics

Group XV. Gymnastics

GYMNASTIC AUXILIARY

GYMNASTIC AUXILIARY

GYMNASTIC AUXILIARY

GYMNASTIC AUXILIARY

Group XVI. Physical Culture

Group XVI. Physical Culture

Group XVI. Physical Culture

Group XVI. Physical Culture

ANY OF THE ABOVE BOOKS MAILED POSTPAID UPON RECEIPT OF 10 CENTS

ANY OF THE ABOVE BOOKS MAILED POSTPAID UPON RECEIPT OF 10 CENTS

ANY OF THE ABOVE BOOKS MAILED POSTPAID UPON RECEIPT OF 10 CENTS

Group I. Base Ball

Group I. Base Ball

Group I. Base Ball

Group I. Base Ball

No. 1—Spalding’s Official Base Ball Guide.

No. 1—Spalding’s Official Base Ball Guide.

No. 1—Spalding’s Official Base Ball Guide.

No. 1—Spalding’s Official Base Ball Guide.

No. 1—Spalding’s Official Base Ball Guide.

The leading Base Ball annual of the country, and the official authority of the game. Contains the official playing rules, with an explanatory index of the rules compiled by Mr. A. G. Spalding; pictures of all the teams in the National, American and minor leagues; reviews of the season; college Base Ball, and a great deal of interesting information. Price 10 cents.

No. 202—How to Play Base Ball.

No. 202—How to Play Base Ball.

No. 202—How to Play Base Ball.

No. 202—How to Play Base Ball.

No. 202—How to Play Base Ball.

Edited by Tim Murnane. New and revised edition. Illustrated with pictures showing how all the various curves and drops are thrown and portraits of leading players. Price 10 cents.

No. 223—How to Bat.

No. 223—How to Bat.

No. 223—How to Bat.

No. 223—How to Bat.

No. 223—How to Bat.

There is no better way of becoming a proficient batter than by reading this book and practising the directions. Numerous illustrations. Price 10 cents.

No. 232—How to Run the Bases.

No. 232—How to Run the Bases.

No. 232—How to Run the Bases.

No. 232—How to Run the Bases.

No. 232—How to Run the Bases.

This book gives clear and concise directions for excelling as a base runner; tells when to run and when not to do so; how and when to slide; team work on the bases; in fact, every point of the game is thoroughly explained. Illustrated. Price 10 cents.

No. 230—How to Pitch.

No. 230—How to Pitch.

No. 230—How to Pitch.

No. 230—How to Pitch.

No. 230—How to Pitch.

A new, up-to-date book. Its contents are the practical teaching of men who have reached the top as pitchers, and who know how to impart a knowledge of their art. All the big leagues’ pitchers are shown. Price 10 cents.

No. 229—How to Catch.

No. 229—How to Catch.

No. 229—How to Catch.

No. 229—How to Catch.

No. 229—How to Catch.

Every boy who has hopes of being a clever catcher should read how well-known players cover their position. Pictures of all the noted catchers in the big leagues. Price 10 cents.

No. 225—How to Play First Base.

No. 225—How to Play First Base.

No. 225—How to Play First Base.

No. 225—How to Play First Base.

No. 225—How to Play First Base.

Illustrated with pictures of all the prominent first basemen. Price 10 cents.

No. 226—How to Play Second Base.

No. 226—How to Play Second Base.

No. 226—How to Play Second Base.

No. 226—How to Play Second Base.

No. 226—How to Play Second Base.

The ideas of the best second basemen have been incorporated in this book for the especial benefit of boys who want to know the fine points of play at this point of the diamond. Price 10 cents.

No. 227—How to Play Third Base.

No. 227—How to Play Third Base.

No. 227—How to Play Third Base.

No. 227—How to Play Third Base.

No. 227—How to Play Third Base.

Third base is, in some respects, the most important of the infield. All the points explained. Price 10 cents.

No. 228—How to Play Shortstop.

No. 228—How to Play Shortstop.

No. 228—How to Play Shortstop.

No. 228—How to Play Shortstop.

No. 228—How to Play Shortstop.

Shortstop is one of the hardest positions on the infield to fill, and quick thought and quick action are necessary for a player who expects to make good as a shortstop. Illus. Price 10 cents.

No. 224—How to Play the Outfield.

No. 224—How to Play the Outfield.

No. 224—How to Play the Outfield.

No. 224—How to Play the Outfield.

No. 224—How to Play the Outfield.

An invaluable guide for the outfielder. Price 10 cents.

No. 231—How to Coach; How to Captain a Team; How to Manage a Team; How to Umpire; How to Organize a League; Technical Terms of Base Ball.

No. 231—How to Coach; How to Captain a Team; How to Manage a Team; How to Umpire; How to Organize a League; Technical Terms of Base Ball.

No. 231—How to Coach; How to Captain a Team; How to Manage a Team; How to Umpire; How to Organize a League; Technical Terms of Base Ball.

No. 231—How to Coach; How to Captain a Team; How to Manage a Team; How to Umpire; How to Organize a League; Technical Terms of Base Ball.

No. 231—How to Coach; How to Captain a Team; How to Manage a Team; How to Umpire; How to Organize a League; Technical Terms of Base Ball.

A useful guide. Price 10 cents.

No. 210—Ready Reckoner of Base Ball Percentages.

No. 210—Ready Reckoner of Base Ball Percentages.

No. 210—Ready Reckoner of Base Ball Percentages.

No. 210—Ready Reckoner of Base Ball Percentages.

No. 210—Ready Reckoner of Base Ball Percentages.

To supply a demand for a book which would show the percentage of clubs without recourse to the arduous work of figuring, the publishers had these tables compiled by an expert. Price 10 cents.

BASE BALL. AUXILIARIES.

BASE BALL. AUXILIARIES.

BASE BALL. AUXILIARIES.

BASE BALL. AUXILIARIES.

No. 1A—Spalding’s Official Base Ball Record.

No. 1A—Spalding’s Official Base Ball Record.

No. 1A—Spalding’s Official Base Ball Record.

No. 1A—Spalding’s Official Base Ball Record.

No. 1A—Spalding’s Official Base Ball Record.

Something new in Base Ball. Contains records of all kinds from the beginning of the National League and official averages of all professional organizations for past season. 10 cents.

No. 319—Minor League Base Ball Guide.

No. 319—Minor League Base Ball Guide.

No. 319—Minor League Base Ball Guide.

No. 319—Minor League Base Ball Guide.

No. 319—Minor League Base Ball Guide.

The minors’ own guide. Edited by President T. H. Murnane, of the New England League. Price 10 cents.

No. 320—Official Handbook or the National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs.

No. 320—Official Handbook or the National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs.

No. 320—Official Handbook or the National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs.

No. 320—Official Handbook or the National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs.

No. 320—Official Handbook or the National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs.

Contains the Constitution, By-Laws, Official Rules, Averages, and schedule of the National League for the current year, together with list of club officers and reports of the annual meetings of the League. Price 10 cents.

No. 321—Official Handbook National Playground Ball Association.

No. 321—Official Handbook National Playground Ball Association.

No. 321—Official Handbook National Playground Ball Association.

No. 321—Official Handbook National Playground Ball Association.

No. 321—Official Handbook National Playground Ball Association.

This game is specially adapted for playgrounds, parks, etc., is spreading rapidly. The book contains a description of the game, rules and officers. Price 10 cents.

Group II. Foot Ball

Group II. Foot Ball

Group II. Foot Ball

Group II. Foot Ball

No. 2—Spalding’s Official Foot Ball Guide.

No. 2—Spalding’s Official Foot Ball Guide.

No. 2—Spalding’s Official Foot Ball Guide.

No. 2—Spalding’s Official Foot Ball Guide.

No. 2—Spalding’s Official Foot Ball Guide.

Edited by Walter Camp. Contains the new rules, with diagram of field; All-America teams as selected by the leading authorities; reviews of the game from various sections of the country; scores; pictures. Price 10 cents.

No. 334—Code of the Foot Ball Rules.

No. 334—Code of the Foot Ball Rules.

No. 334—Code of the Foot Ball Rules.

No. 334—Code of the Foot Ball Rules.

No. 334—Code of the Foot Ball Rules.

This book is meant for the use of Officials, to help them to refresh their memories before a game and to afford them a quick means of ascertaining a point during a game. It also gives a ready means of finding a rule in the Official Rule Book, and is of great help to a player in studying the Rules. Compiled by C. W. Short, Harvard, 1908. Price 10 cents.

No. 324—How to Play Foot Ball.

No. 324—How to Play Foot Ball.

No. 324—How to Play Foot Ball.

No. 324—How to Play Foot Ball.

No. 324—How to Play Foot Ball.

Edited by Walter Camp, of Yale. Everything that a beginner wants to know and many points that an expert will be glad to learn. Snapshots of leading teams and players in action, with comments by Walter Camp. Price 10 cents.

No. 2A—Spalding’s Official Association Soccer Foot Ball Guide.

No. 2A—Spalding’s Official Association Soccer Foot Ball Guide.

No. 2A—Spalding’s Official Association Soccer Foot Ball Guide.

No. 2A—Spalding’s Official Association Soccer Foot Ball Guide.

No. 2A—Spalding’s Official Association Soccer Foot Ball Guide.

A complete and up-to-date guide to the “Soccer” game in the United States, containing instructions for playing the game, official rules, and interesting news from all parts of the country. Illustrated. Price 10 cents.

No. 280—How to Play Soccer.

No. 280—How to Play Soccer.

No. 280—How to Play Soccer.

No. 280—How to Play Soccer.

No. 280—How to Play Soccer.

How each position should be played, written by the best player in England in his respective position, and illustrated with full-page photographs of players in action. Price 10 cents.

FOOT BALL AUXILIARIES.

FOOT BALL AUXILIARIES.

FOOT BALL AUXILIARIES.

FOOT BALL AUXILIARIES.

No. 332—Spalding’s Official Canadian Foot Ball Guide.

No. 332—Spalding’s Official Canadian Foot Ball Guide.

No. 332—Spalding’s Official Canadian Foot Ball Guide.

No. 332—Spalding’s Official Canadian Foot Ball Guide.

No. 332—Spalding’s Official Canadian Foot Ball Guide.

The official book of the game in Canada. Price 10 cents.

Group III. Cricket

Group III. Cricket

Group III. Cricket

Group III. Cricket

No. 3—Spalding’s Official Cricket Guide.

No. 3—Spalding’s Official Cricket Guide.

No. 3—Spalding’s Official Cricket Guide.

No. 3—Spalding’s Official Cricket Guide.

No. 3—Spalding’s Official Cricket Guide.

The most complete year book of the same that has ever been published in America. Reports of special matches, official rules and pictures of all the leading teams. Price 10 cents.

No. 277—Cricket; and How to Play it.

No. 277—Cricket; and How to Play it.

No. 277—Cricket; and How to Play it.

No. 277—Cricket; and How to Play it.

No. 277—Cricket; and How to Play it.

By Prince Ranjitsinhji. The game described concisely and illustrated with full-page pictures posed especially for this book. Price 10 cents.

Group IV. Lawn Tennis

Group IV. Lawn Tennis

Group IV. Lawn Tennis

Group IV. Lawn Tennis

No. 4—Spalding’s Official Lawn Tennis Annual.

No. 4—Spalding’s Official Lawn Tennis Annual.

No. 4—Spalding’s Official Lawn Tennis Annual.

No. 4—Spalding’s Official Lawn Tennis Annual.

No. 4—Spalding’s Official Lawn Tennis Annual.

Contents include reports of all important tournaments; official ranking from 1885 to date; laws of lawn tennis; instructions for handicapping; decisions on doubtful points; management of tournaments; directory of clubs; laying out and keeping a court. Illustrated. Price 10 cents.

No. 157—How to Play Lawn Tennis.

No. 157—How to Play Lawn Tennis.

No. 157—How to Play Lawn Tennis.

No. 157—How to Play Lawn Tennis.

No. 157—How to Play Lawn Tennis.

A complete description of lawn tennis; a lesson for beginners and directions telling how to make the most important strokes. Illustrated. Price 10 cents.

No. 270—Strokes and Science of Lawn Tennis.

No. 270—Strokes and Science of Lawn Tennis.

No. 270—Strokes and Science of Lawn Tennis.

No. 270—Strokes and Science of Lawn Tennis.

No. 270—Strokes and Science of Lawn Tennis.

By P. A. Vaile, a leading authority on the game in Great Britain. Every stroke in the game is accurately illustrated and analyzed by the author. Price 10 cents.

Group V. Golf

Group V. Golf

Group V. Golf

Group V. Golf

No. 5—Spaulding’s Official Golf Guide.

No. 5—Spaulding’s Official Golf Guide.

No. 5—Spaulding’s Official Golf Guide.

No. 5—Spaulding’s Official Golf Guide.

No. 5—Spaulding’s Official Golf Guide.

Contains records of all important tournaments, articles on the game in various sections of the country, pictures of prominent players, official playing rules and general items of interest. Price 10 cents.

No. 270—How to Play Golf.

No. 270—How to Play Golf.

No. 270—How to Play Golf.

No. 270—How to Play Golf.

No. 270—How to Play Golf.

By James Braid and Harry Vardon, the world’s two greatest players tell how they play the game, with numerous full-page pictures of them taken on the links. Price 10 cents.

Group VI. Hockey

Group VI. Hockey

Group VI. Hockey

Group VI. Hockey

No. 6—Spalding’s Official Ice Hockey Guide.

No. 6—Spalding’s Official Ice Hockey Guide.

No. 6—Spalding’s Official Ice Hockey Guide.

No. 6—Spalding’s Official Ice Hockey Guide.

No. 6—Spalding’s Official Ice Hockey Guide.

The official year book of the game. Contains the official rules, pictures of leading teams and players, records, review of the season, reports from different sections of the United States and Canada. Price 10 cents.

No. 304—How to Play Ice Hockey.

No. 304—How to Play Ice Hockey.

No. 304—How to Play Ice Hockey.

No. 304—How to Play Ice Hockey.

No. 304—How to Play Ice Hockey.

Contains a description of the duties of each player. Illustrated. Price 10 cents.

No. 154—Field Hockey.

No. 154—Field Hockey.

No. 154—Field Hockey.

No. 154—Field Hockey.

No. 154—Field Hockey.

Prominent in the sports at Vassar, Smith, Wellesley, Bryn Mawr and other leading colleges. Price 10 cents.

No. 188—Lawn Hockey, Parlor Hockey, Garden Hockey.

No. 188—Lawn Hockey, Parlor Hockey, Garden Hockey.

No. 188—Lawn Hockey, Parlor Hockey, Garden Hockey.

No. 188—Lawn Hockey, Parlor Hockey, Garden Hockey.

No. 188—Lawn Hockey, Parlor Hockey, Garden Hockey.

Containing the rules for each game. Illustrated. Price 10 cents.

No. 180—Ring Hockey.

No. 180—Ring Hockey.

No. 180—Ring Hockey.

No. 180—Ring Hockey.

No. 180—Ring Hockey.

A new game for the gymnasium. Exciting as basket ball. Price 10 cents.

HOCKEY AUXILIARY.

HOCKEY AUXILIARY.

HOCKEY AUXILIARY.

HOCKEY AUXILIARY.

No. 256—Official Handbook of the Ontario Hockey Association.

No. 256—Official Handbook of the Ontario Hockey Association.

No. 256—Official Handbook of the Ontario Hockey Association.

No. 256—Official Handbook of the Ontario Hockey Association.

No. 256—Official Handbook of the Ontario Hockey Association.

Contains the official rules of the Association, constitution, rules of competition, list of officers, and pictures of leading players. Price 10 cents.

Group VII. Basket Ball

Group VII. Basket Ball

Group VII. Basket Ball

Group VII. Basket Ball

No. 7—Spalding’s Official Basket Ball Guide.

No. 7—Spalding’s Official Basket Ball Guide.

No. 7—Spalding’s Official Basket Ball Guide.

No. 7—Spalding’s Official Basket Ball Guide.

No. 7—Spalding’s Official Basket Ball Guide.

Edited by George T. Hepbron. Contains the revised official rules, decisions on disputed points, records of prominent teams, reports on the game from various parts of the country. Illustrated. Price 10 cents.

No. 193—How to Play Basket Ball.

No. 193—How to Play Basket Ball.

No. 193—How to Play Basket Ball.

No. 193—How to Play Basket Ball.

No. 193—How to Play Basket Ball.

By G. T. Hepbron, editor of the Official Basket Ball Guide. Illustrated with scenes of action. Price 10 cents.

No. 318—Official Basket Ball Guide for Women.

No. 318—Official Basket Ball Guide for Women.

No. 318—Official Basket Ball Guide for Women.

No. 318—Official Basket Ball Guide for Women.

No. 318—Official Basket Ball Guide for Women.

Edited by Miss Senda Berenson, of Smith College. Contains the official playing rules and special articles on the game by prominent authorities. Illustrated. Price 10 cents.

BASKET BALL AUXILIARY.

BASKET BALL AUXILIARY.

BASKET BALL AUXILIARY.

BASKET BALL AUXILIARY.

No. 323—Collegiate Basket Ball Handbook.

No. 323—Collegiate Basket Ball Handbook.

No. 323—Collegiate Basket Ball Handbook.

No. 323—Collegiate Basket Ball Handbook.

No. 323—Collegiate Basket Ball Handbook.

The official publication of the Collegiate Basket Ball Association. Contains the official rules, records, All-America selections, reviews, and pictures. Edited by H. A. Fisher, of Columbia. Price 10 cents.

Group VIII. Bowling

Group VIII. Bowling

Group VIII. Bowling

Group VIII. Bowling

No. 8—Spalding’s Official Bowling Guide.

No. 8—Spalding’s Official Bowling Guide.

No. 8—Spalding’s Official Bowling Guide.

No. 8—Spalding’s Official Bowling Guide.

No. 8—Spalding’s Official Bowling Guide.

The contents include: diagrams of effective deliveries; hints to beginners; how to score; official rules; spares, how they are made: rules for cocked hat, quintet, cocked hat and feather, battle game, etc. Price 10 cents.

Group IX. Indoor Base Ball

Group IX. Indoor Base Ball

Group IX. Indoor Base Ball

Group IX. Indoor Base Ball

No. 9—Spalding’s Official Indoor Base Ball Guide.

No. 9—Spalding’s Official Indoor Base Ball Guide.

No. 9—Spalding’s Official Indoor Base Ball Guide.

No. 9—Spalding’s Official Indoor Base Ball Guide.

No. 9—Spalding’s Official Indoor Base Ball Guide.

America’s national game is now vieing with other indoor games as a winter pastime. This book contains the playing rules, pictures of leading teams, and interesting articles on the game by leading authorities on the subject. Price 10 cents.

Group X. Polo

Group X. Polo

Group X. Polo

Group X. Polo

No. 10—Spalding’s Official Roller Polo Guide.

Edited by J. C. Morse. A full description of the game; official rules, records; pictures of prominent players. Price 10 cents.

No. 120—Water Polo.

No. 120—Water Polo.

No. 120—Water Polo.

No. 120—Water Polo.

No. 120—Water Polo.

The contents of this book treat of every detail, the individual work of the players, the practice of the team, how to throw the ball, with illustrations and many valuable hints. Price 10 cents.

No. 199—Equestrian Polo.

No. 199—Equestrian Polo.

No. 199—Equestrian Polo.

No. 199—Equestrian Polo.

No. 199—Equestrian Polo.

Compiled by H. L. Fitzpatrick of the New York Sun. Illustrated with portraits of leading players, and contains most useful information for polo players. Price 10 cents.

Group XI. Miscellaneous Games

Group XI. Miscellaneous Games

Group XI. Miscellaneous Games

Group XI. Miscellaneous Games

No. 201—Lacrosse.

No. 201—Lacrosse.

No. 201—Lacrosse.

No. 201—Lacrosse.

No. 201—Lacrosse.

Every position is thoroughly explained in a most simple and concise manner, rendering it the best manual of the game ever published. Illustrated with numerous snapshots of important plays. Price 10 cents.

No. 322—Official Handbook U. S. Inter-Collegiate Lacrosse League.

No. 322—Official Handbook U. S. Inter-Collegiate Lacrosse League.

No. 322—Official Handbook U. S. Inter-Collegiate Lacrosse League.

No. 322—Official Handbook U. S. Inter-Collegiate Lacrosse League.

No. 322—Official Handbook U. S. Inter-Collegiate Lacrosse League.

Contains the constitution, by-laws, playing rules, list of officers and records of the association. Price 10 cents.

No. 271—Spalding’s Official Roque Guide.

The official publication of the National Roque Association of America. Contains a description of the courts and their construction, diagrams, illustrations, rules and valuable information. Price 10 cents.

No. 138—Spalding’s Official Croquet Guide.

No. 138—Spalding’s Official Croquet Guide.

No. 138—Spalding’s Official Croquet Guide.

No. 138—Spalding’s Official Croquet Guide.

No. 138—Spalding’s Official Croquet Guide.

Contains directions for playing, diagrams of important strokes, description of grounds, instructions for the beginner, terms used in the game, and the official playing rules. Price 10 cents.

No. 248—Archery.

No. 248—Archery.

No. 248—Archery.

No. 248—Archery.

No. 248—Archery.

A new and up-to-date book on this fascinating pastime. The several varieties of archery; instructions for shooting; how to select implements; how to score; and a great deal of interesting information. Illustrated. Price 10 cents.

No. 194—Racquets, Squash-Racquets and Court Tennis.

No. 194—Racquets, Squash-Racquets and Court Tennis.

No. 194—Racquets, Squash-Racquets and Court Tennis.

No. 194—Racquets, Squash-Racquets and Court Tennis.

No. 194—Racquets, Squash-Racquets and Court Tennis.

How to play each game is thoroughly explained, and all the difficult strokes shown by special photographs taken especially for this book. Contains the official rules for each game. Price 10 cents.

No. 167—Quoits.

No. 167—Quoits.

No. 167—Quoits.

No. 167—Quoits.

No. 167—Quoits.

Contains a description of the plays used by experts and the official rules. Illustrated. Price 10 cents.

No. 170—Push Ball.

No. 170—Push Ball.

No. 170—Push Ball.

No. 170—Push Ball.

No. 170—Push Ball.

This book contains the official rules and a sketch of the game; illustrated. Price 10 cents.

No. 13—How to Play Hand Ball.

No. 13—How to Play Hand Ball.

No. 13—How to Play Hand Ball.

No. 13—How to Play Hand Ball.

No. 13—How to Play Hand Ball.

By the world’s champion, Michael Egan. Every play is thoroughly explained by text and diagram. Illustrated. Price 10 cents.

No. 14—Curling.

No. 14—Curling.

No. 14—Curling.

No. 14—Curling.

No. 14—Curling.

A short history of this famous Scottish pastime, with instructions for play, rules of the game, definitions of terms and diagrams of different shots. Price 10 cents.

No. 207—Bowling on the Green; or, Lawn Bowls.

No. 207—Bowling on the Green; or, Lawn Bowls.

No. 207—Bowling on the Green; or, Lawn Bowls.

No. 207—Bowling on the Green; or, Lawn Bowls.

No. 207—Bowling on the Green; or, Lawn Bowls.

How to construct a green; how to play the game, and the official rules of the Scottish Bowling Association. Illustrated. Price 10 cents.

No. 189—Children’s Games.

No. 189—Children’s Games.

No. 189—Children’s Games.

No. 189—Children’s Games.

No. 189—Children’s Games.

These games are intended for use at recesses, and all but the team games have been adapted to large classes. Suitable for children from three to eight years, and include a great variety. Price 10 cents.

No. 188—Lawn Games.

No. 188—Lawn Games.

No. 188—Lawn Games.

No. 188—Lawn Games.

No. 188—Lawn Games.

Lawn Hockey, Garden Hockey, Hand Tennis, Tether Tennis; also Volley Ball, Parlor Hockey, Badminton, Basket Goal. Price 10 cents.

Group XII. Athletics

Group XII. Athletics

Group XII. Athletics

Group XII. Athletics

No. 12—Spalding’s Official Athletic Almanac.

No. 12—Spalding’s Official Athletic Almanac.

No. 12—Spalding’s Official Athletic Almanac.

No. 12—Spalding’s Official Athletic Almanac.

No. 12—Spalding’s Official Athletic Almanac.

Compiled by J. E. Sullivan, President of the Amateur Athletic Union. The only annual publication now issued that contains a complete list of amateur best-on-records; intercollegiate, swimming, interscholastic. English, Irish, Scotch, Swedish, Continental, South African, Australasian; numerous photos of individual athletes and leading athletic teams. Price 10 cents.

No. 27—College Athletics.

No. 27—College Athletics.

No. 27—College Athletics.

No. 27—College Athletics.

No. 27—College Athletics.

M. C. Murphy, the well-known athletic trainer, now with Pennsylvania, the author of this book, has written it especially for the schoolboy and college man, but it is invaluable for the athlete who wishes to excel in any branch of athletic sport; profusely illustrated. Price 10 cents.

No. 182—All-Around Athletics.

No. 182—All-Around Athletics.

No. 182—All-Around Athletics.

No. 182—All-Around Athletics.

No. 182—All-Around Athletics.

Gives in full the method of scoring the All-Around Championship; how to train for the All-Around Championship. Illustrated. Price 10 cents.

No. 156—Athlete’s Guide.

No. 156—Athlete’s Guide.

No. 156—Athlete’s Guide.

No. 156—Athlete’s Guide.

No. 156—Athlete’s Guide.

Full instructions for the beginner, telling how to sprint, hurdle, jump and throw weights, general hints on training; valuable 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.

No. 273—The Olympic Games at Athens.

No. 273—The Olympic Games at Athens.

No. 273—The Olympic Games at Athens.

No. 273—The Olympic Games at Athens.

No. 273—The Olympic Games at Athens.

A complete account of the Olympic Games of 1906, at Athens, the greatest International Athletic Contest ever held. Compiled by J. E. Sullivan, Special United States Commissioner to the Olympic Games. Price 10 cents.

No. 87—Athletic Primer.

No. 87—Athletic Primer.

No. 87—Athletic Primer.

No. 87—Athletic Primer.

No. 87—Athletic Primer.

Edited by J. E. Sullivan. President of the Amateur Athletic Union. Tells how to organize an athletic club, how to conduct an athletic meeting, and gives rules for the government of athletic meetings; contents also include directions for laying out athletic grounds, and a very instructive article on training. Price 10 cents.

No. 252—How to Sprint.

No. 252—How to Sprint.

No. 252—How to Sprint.

No. 252—How to Sprint.

No. 252—How to Sprint.

Every athlete who aspires to be a sprinter can study this book to advantage. Price 10 cents.

No. 255—How to Run 100 Yards.

No. 255—How to Run 100 Yards.

No. 255—How to Run 100 Yards.

No. 255—How to Run 100 Yards.

No. 255—How to Run 100 Yards.

By J. W. Morton, the noted British champion. Many of Mr. Morton’s methods of training are novel to American athletes, but his success is the best tribute to their worth. Illustrated. Price 10 cents.

No. 174—Distance and Cross-Country Running.

No. 174—Distance and Cross-Country Running.

No. 174—Distance and Cross-Country Running.

No. 174—Distance and Cross-Country Running.

No. 174—Distance and Cross-Country Running.

By George Orton, the famous University of Pennsylvania runner. The quarter, half, mile, the longer distances, and cross-country running and steeplechasing, with instructions for training; pictures of leading athletes in action, with comments by the editor. Price 10 cents.

No. 259—Weight Throwing.

No. 259—Weight Throwing.

No. 259—Weight Throwing.

No. 259—Weight Throwing.

No. 259—Weight Throwing.

Probably no other man in the world has had the varied and long experience of James S. Mitchel, the author, in the weight throwing department of athletics. The book gives valuable information not only for the novice, but for the expert as well. Price 10 cents.

No. 246—Athletic Training for Schoolboys.

No. 246—Athletic Training for Schoolboys.

No. 246—Athletic Training for Schoolboys.

No. 246—Athletic Training for Schoolboys.

No. 246—Athletic Training for Schoolboys.

By Geo. W. Orton. Each event in the Intercollegiate programme is treated of separately. Price 10 cents.

No. 55—Official Sporting Rules.

No. 55—Official Sporting Rules.

No. 55—Official Sporting Rules.

No. 55—Official Sporting Rules.

No. 55—Official Sporting Rules.

Contains rules not found in other publications for the government of many sports; rules for wrestling, shuffleboard, snowshoeing, professional racing, pigeon shooting, dog racing, pistol and revolver shooting, British water polo rules, Rugby foot ball rules. Price 10 cents.


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