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WRESTLING
CATCH-AS-CATCH-CAN STYLE
'dJ^
BY
E. Hitchcock, Jr.,
M.
D.
R. F. Nelligan
Amherst College, Amherst, Mass.
PUBLISHED BY
COMPANY
21
Warren
Street,
New York
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Copyright, 1912
New York
Cf.A.330^51
WRESTLING
CATCH-AS-CATCH-CAN
THIS
it
the
most
universal,
and
It
practit
all}'
comprises
all
the
other forms.
is
the
all
mis'
cir*
most
effective
under
in
way
all
of clothing.
to touch
no
limit to
show
and by presenting
them
As
show
no sport which
calls for
so
much
strength, endurance
and
agility,
so popular.
WRESTLING.
all
is
to the lover of
is
work
offered.
the
following
illustrations,
certain
holds,
but
friendly competition,
he should
know
their
if
forced into
is
unwelcome
bv the
man who
not inspired
Personal encounters
life
forced
upon
one in defense of
settled
or property are
by no means always
by
fist
or weapon,
hammer
Since
man
to successfully
defend himself.
it is
is
**
Complete
Guide to Wrestling,"
offer.
it
we
have no apologies to
It
is
is
also
may find in our illustrations some may prove of practical u^e to them.
ideas
which
INSTRUCTIONS
I^V (^V ^^v
U The
fail
Rdcrcc's Hold
Sometimes given by the Referee when the men The other Hold given under to take a Hold. these circumstances is what is known as ''One over and one under." Here each has his left arm over his opponent's shoulder, and the right under
his arm.
Note. The following directions for making the Holds are addressed to the aggressor; those for the Stops, Breaks and Doubles to his opponent.
WRESTLING.
2*
your opponent's legs are close together (which happen only in the case of a novice), step forward and grasp around his knees, stand erect, throw him backward over your shoulder, turn, fall with him and force the two points down. To Stop this Throw, bend forward after the Leg Hold has been taken, and before he lifts clasp him around the waist and lift his legs from the floor.
If
will
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Note.
Here, as
Doubles and
you
will
makes possible
WRESTLING.
3
Break
it,
for
Both
Lcgfs
Hold
floor
your weight on
force
him to the
is
m^
for a
chance
for a
Hold
after
he
^
Inside
4.
Le:
and
If
WRESTLING,^
lift and throw him over your head. To Stop it, throw your arm about his neck and squeeze hard, grasping your wrist with your free hand.
Note. This Stop, as is the case with many other Stops and Holds following, is for punishment only. Punishment Holds rarely result in actual falls, but
they do not infrequently result in your opponent giving you the Fall by admitting his unwillingness
to remain in the position in
him.
Shoulder Twist
Twist
his
shoulder and
push backward.
WRESTLING.
6.
Arm Up
On
The opening
position as that
for this
Hold
in
is
5.
offered in such a
Using wrist and elbow for leverage, force his arm up his back, let go the elbow and put the Brake on which means
No.
shown
arm, thus giving you absolute and easy control of Let go the wrist, bear down on his neck and ft.
force his
"^or
arm up
until
he acknowledges the
Fall,
punishment.
Back
Stf anflc
him backward.
Note. A Strangle Lock always means the placing of one forearm across the front of your oppoThis may or may not be strengthened nent's neckc
iO
WRESTLING,
Strangle,
his neck.
by the use of the other arm. In the Full one arm is in front and the other behind
the neck.
while in the Half Strangle only one arm is used on The object of the Strangle is indicated by its name. J'
8
Possible
Double
for
iiin
him by the
WRESTLING.
It
Leg Grapevine
lift and throw. To Clasp around Double, get Full Strangle and at the same time a Leg Grapevine. Force him backward and fall with him.
his waist,
NoTF
The
Grapevine
is
the twining of an
arm
arm or
leg.
JO*
Back Heel
out-
WTRESTLIlia
side
foot.
It,
Double for Stmngfle and Outside Back Heel Step back before he gets the Back Heel, and at
Lift
and
WRESTLING.
I2
get
Get a Strangle, and at the same time step in and thie Inside Leg Lock. Lift with your leg and
fall
with him.
To Stop
lift
and
throw him, as
No.
1.
14
WRESTLING.
J3^
Place your
hand on
and snap
his
fiead back.
Throw, as
in
J4.
Waist Lock
lift
tnd throw.
When
to
WRESTLING.
Double, throw your arms outside of your opponent's, clasp your hands, go to your knees, thus bringing him to his knees, and try to roll him over.
i5*
Strangfle
For Punishment.
Strangle from the Front, on the Floor
J6.
For Punishment
x6
WEBSTUNO.
J 7.
left
hand
(or
with your
right
arm under
in from.
his left
right
hand
on his head.
Crowd your
neck
Punishment
WRESTLING
J 8*
him
over.
NoTE.-The
asiially
Fall
is
but
the hold
punishment.
iS
WRESTLING.
t9*
Half
Sttangfle
and Qotcl'
Get
lorce
WRESTLING.
20*
19
When he attempts to place his forearm across your neck, grasp his wrist and elbow and put on a Shoulder Twist, as in No. 5.
2i
Get
To
WRESTLING.
his
Double, reach up and catch around his neck, draw head forward, go down on your knees, roll
over forward as in No. 22, pulling him with you. Fall on top of him.
Note. An expert would not allow his head to be near enough for this Double.
^
22
Portion of
^No.
21.
23*
Shoulder
WAMTUm
i4.
on the Floor
turn your back towards
Get a Half Nelson, and while turning him over him and pass your arm
::l|S|:|!|iili
possible,
and
roll
him
WRESTUMG.
15*
on the
Wlten he attempts
pin
ii
Floof*
to
to get his arm under yours, your side with your elbow and throv
Note. The Half Nelson from in front necessitates your thrusting your right arm under his left, oi your left under his right, while from behind, youi right is under his rights etc.
WRESTLING.
23
26*
Get a Half Nelson, reach under with your free hand, lock the fingers of both hands or clasp your
own
wrist, place
roll
head under,
27.
on him.
Spin
Oat
of
a Half Nelson
in the air
to
WRESTLING.
28*
Catch him around the waist with your and so stop his turning.
29.
free
arm
Legf^ Standing
free
Get a Half Nelson, reach over and place youi hand between his legs irom behind, lift up, roll over and fali with him.
WRESTLING.
30
25
Get Half Nelson from behind, puH his head down, him up and clasp hands, lift up, throw him forward and fall with him.
ZU
If his
head
is
with him.
26
WRESTLING.
32
Grasp knee on
his foot
when
his
firm, then
bend
he is face down, drop your above his knee to hold the leg knee and get a Half Nelson on
his foot.
slip
your
free
arm under
and put
a Half Nelson
Roll
him
Get a Half Nelson from behind, catch high up, and roll him over head first.
his leg
WRESTLING.
34,
2)
legs,
Get a Half Nelson, reach under and between grasp opposite thigh, roll him over and with him.
his
fall
36.
If possible, get the Half Nelson first, then reach over and catch the farthest wrist and force it up his
back.
Roll
28
WRESTLING.
36*
If
you find yourself behind him, reach under both arms and clasp your arms as high up around his
neck as possible, thus putting on the Full Nelson.
To Double
this hold,
while he
is
has got
pinion his
arms to your sides with your elbows, go down on your knees and roll him over to the side, as in Nos. J' 37 and 42.
37
Double
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WRBStlJNGr
Sft.
Reach up and
39
on the Floor
tirst
30
WRESTLING.
10.
bom
Draw your knees well up, secure his arms lo your sides with your elbows, sit up and fall over backwards, throwing him over your shoulders.
41.
Full Nelson
head
down and
get
in
is
barred
WRB8TUNG.
42
Double
fof Full
Nelson
roll
over side
ways.
Arm Up
on the Floor
See No.
6.
32
WRESTLING.
44.
Arm Up
Force his arm up his back and put the Brake on. Get a Strangle with your other arm, clasp your hands together and squeeze. Punishment.
45. FIyinf
Mare
Grasp his wrist with both handji. twitch him towards you, turn and lift his arm with palm down
on your shoulder. Use the arm throw him over your shoulder.
for a lever
and
WKB&-1HNG.
46.
Flyingf
Marc
45),
keep
his
palm up,
Grapevine and Cross Buttock Grasp his wrist with both hands, twitch him towards you, turn, step outside and behind his
47*
Arm
arm about
hio.
his
and throw
34
WRESTLING.
48#
Break
for
Bridgfe
his
pit of his
NoTE.-^Many Falls can be stopped by a Bridge, which is holding the shoulders up from the floor by supporting the body on the head and feet. The Bridge can be strengthened by hands on the hips and elbows on the floor.
WRESTLING.
35
49*
Grasp him about the neck, at the same time him forward and throwing him over your Fall with him. hip.
pulling
50.
Before he has time to lift you over his hip, drop your shoulder in front of his body, grasp his legs, lift up and fall with him, as in No. su
36
WRESTLING.
5J.
Finish of
DouMe
50.
for
Buttock
No.
52
Another Double
for Buttock
leg, or place
Catch him around the neck and by his nearest your nearest arm across the front of his neck, grasp his leg, lift up and throw backward.
WRESTLING.
37
53*
Catch him around the neck, pull him forward, This can step outside his leg and force him over.
be Stopped and Doubled, before he has stepped in, by catching him around the waist, lifting and throwing him as in No. 54.
38
WRESTLING.
54.
Double
for Buttock,
lift
and throw
55
Cross Buttocks
Catch him around the neck, or under his arm and over his neck, step well behind and throw him over your hip.
WRESTLING.
3Q
Cornwall Heave* 56. Turn sideways, and with your nearest arm grasp him around the body in front while the other arm Lift and throw backgrasps around him behind.
wards and fall with him. An attempt to Stop would be with a Neck Hold, as in the illustration which would usually prove ineffectual.
57.
it
Then
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WRESTLING.
drop on his other leg and force the points down unless he admits the fall. Another form of punishment from this position is to drop your knee on his Look out for back, then bend his knee and twist. kicking from his free foot. Both this and No. 59 are used for making a man turn when he persists
in lying face
down.
58'
An
59
Twist.
Punishment
WRSSTLING.
60.
Lift
Lift
Seldcm used except in Gr^eco-Roman wrestling. him up and drop him on his shoulders as in
No. 62.
6f*
WRESTLING.
62*
Fall
To Stop
it,
63
Try
for a
it
he
will
probably grasp you about the waist. If he does so straighten up and throw him over your baclc, as in
64.
WRESTLING. 64
43
e^
65*
Opposite
Arm
arrri
and
To Stop
it,
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Each, $1.00 " 1.25 " 1 .25 Pair. 1.15 . The prices printed in italics opposite items markeiwith^-k vnUbe Quoted only on orders for one-half dozen or mare. Quantity pncea NOT aUowea on items NOT marked with "k
.
.
1 .
SIZES SUPPLIED: Chest, 26 to 30 inches, 24 to 26 inches, inclusive. 65. Sleeveless Shirt, quality of No. 600. 65S. Sleeveless Shirt, quality of No. 600S. 66. Quarter Sleeve Shirt, q uality of No. 60 64. Knee Tights, quality of No. 604. .
inclusive; Waist,
A.
STORES
-TRADE-MARK
a\
AN
SANDOW'S
five steel springs^
TuTif
Culture
is
No. 6. MEN'S. Kickel-plated seven steel springs. Pair., $3.0(1 No. 5. MEN'S, Black enameled
The bells are made in two halves connected by steel springs, the effort necessary in gripping compelling the pupil to continually devote his whole mind to each movement. This concentration of will power on each muscle involved is what is responsible for the great results obtained through properly exercising with them.
EUGCN SANOpW,
f>ATeNree
No. 4.
LADIES'.
Dumb
Bells
A.
STORES
G.SPALDING
IN
&,
BROS.
rdo* in
Use
Jind
BASE BALL TEAMS organized for the season disband usually until the following yeeir
unless something is done to keep the players moderate together during the winter months. priced outfit of Spalding Exercising Apparatus installed in the club room provides the means for healthful recreation that inRecreation Room Outfit No. sures a winning team on the base ball tf't ''""" /^'Outfit No. H. referred to below, is sug. diamond next season. r. .c. is arranged particularly for Employers of office workers banks Outfit No. gested exclusively for recreation rooms. use recreation room of a pnvatehou.c. being suitable for use by those of vary, and other mercantile estabhshments with It provides a great variety of simple exing ages, with sufficient equipment find a Recreation Room fitted out ercising apparatus at a very moderate shown to supply as many as are likely to Spalding Exercising Equipment a most cost The equipment ,s suitable for u.e be using the room at the same time under profitable investment. The room need not be very large the size, of course, by those of varying ages of both sexes. ordinary circumstances, while additional Consisting of equipment may be added aS required to depending upon the number who are time, I No. 5 Chest Weight Machine. take care of a larger number without dis- Hkely to use the room at^the same For the purpose of establishing a 1 No.3 HeadandNeckAttachm't. arranging the balance of the outfit. standard we would recommend a room ] No. 2 Foot and Leg Attachinent Consisting of: 25 feet X 40 feet, with a minimum ceil- | jsj^, 20H Bar Stall, I No. 1 2 Chest Weight Machine. No.3HeadandNeckAttachm"t. irg height of 16 feet. Recreative rooms , ^^ 205 Bar Stall Bench, can be rnainta.ned in smaller space arid , 1 pr. No. 3 Swing.Rings,leather cov Doorway Horizontal Bar. ^ excellent results can be obtained in 1 No. 119 Laflin Rowing Machine. Home Uylnnasium. Moline Platform. I rooms of 14 feet in height. Good air, 1 No. I No. No. ,600 Kerns' Row. Machine. 18 Striking Bag. with room for "group" games and medI No No 'PR Striking Bag Disk. icine ball, boxing, etc., are desirable, how1 No.74WallHorizont.andVaull.Bat. Mattress. ever, and should be secured if possible. 1 No. 10 Striking Bag. 1 No. 03
N G H M G
2 pairs No. 6 Sandow Dumb Bells. pair No. 5 Sandow Dumb Bells. 15 Boxing Gloves. 1 set No 18 Boxing Glovey 1 set No. INo. 12 Medicine Ball. Medicine Ball. 1 No
I
1
No.
Abdominal Masseur.
pair No. 6
Dumb Bells.
No. 12 Medicine
Ball.
Bros. Price is F.O.B. nearest A. G. Spalding Store. List on inside front cover of catalogue. I^hipping weight of complete outfit, 570 lbs.
&
is F.O.B. nearest A. G. Spalding Bros. List on inside front cover of catalogue. Store. Shipping weight of complete outfit, 450 !!>
Price
&
No.
.
Machines. I No. 3 Head and Neck Attachment. 1 No. 2 Foot and Leg Attachment. 2 No 20H Bar Stalls. 1 No. 600 Kerns" Rowing Machine. pair No 3 Swinging Rings, leather covered. 1 5 only No. 3 Swinging Rings, leather covered.
2
(For traveling rings.40 ft. length o( room required; 5 to 6
1 1
No
ft.
height>
1
1 1
No.
No G
No. 74 Wall Horizontal and Vaulting Bar. 1 No. 101 Parallel Bar. 2 No. 03 Mattresses. 2 pairs No. 6 Sandow Dumb Bells,
1
Bells. Bells.
1 1
1 I
No. 218 Boxing Gloves. 18 Boxing Gloves. set No. No. 12 Medicine Ball. Medicine Ball. No.
1 1
No. 5 Chest Weight Machine. No.' 3 Head and Neck Attachment. I No. 2 Foot and Leg Attachment. Nq. 20H Bar.Stall. No. 600 Kern? Rowing Machine. 1 pair No. 3 Swinging Rings, leather covered. 1 No. 74 Wall Horizontal and Vaulting Bar 2 No. 03 Mattresses. Moline Striking Bag Platform. No. 1 No. G StrikingBag. set No. 5 Boxing Gloves. I set No. 18 Boxing Gloves. 2 pairs, No. 6 Sandow Dumb Bells. pair No. 5 Sandov^ Dumb Bells. pair No. 2 Sandow Dumb Bells. No. 12 Medicine Ball. 1 Medicine Ball. 1 No.
1 I 1
1 1
.1
1
1 1
Bros. Store. List on inside front Price F.O.B. nearest A. G. Spalding cover of this catalogue. Shipping weight of complete outfit, 725 lbs. Where space and funds permit we recommend as a desirable addition to either of the above Outfits, one of our special Wrestling Mats, listed on page 41 of this catalogue
&
NOTE
A. G. Spalding & Bros. Store. List on inside front ^cver of this catalogue. Shipping weight of complete outfit, 1250 lbs.
Price F.'O.B. nearest
Size 12 X 12 feet. No. WX. No. WXX. Size 15x15 feet. Also Vaulting Horse No. (Shown on page
1
102).
neMPTAnENTION
GIVEN TO
ANY COMMUmCATieNS
ABBHESSED TO US
A.
STORES
FOR COMPLETE
UST OF STORES
SEE
IHSIfiE
FRONT GOVEB
OF THIS BOOK
Boxing' Gloves
Spalding Boxing Gloves have been used and endorsed by all Champions of the World since the days of John L. Sullivan
are endorsed by
all
for years in championship contests and in training. The material are of the highest quality, the fit is perfect, and by their peculiar construction absolutely prevent ariy chance of injury to the hands or wrists. Each set is ^paretuUy inspected before packing and guaranteed in every particular. Made in three sizes in sets of four gloves. All Spalding Boxing Gloves are Hair Filled. No cotton or carpet floclt used.
and workmanship
K'
Ki' i\o.
Ho lis.
1 1
i*
?L bpaldmg 1 he
8-oz.
set of set of
set of
Hand Made. Light Weight. These shoes are made with elkskin soles, which do riot wear smooth. This style leather is the only kind
that
is
uppers are of
very easy
suitable for a first-class boxing shoe sole. real kangaroo leather, pliable
fitting.
The
and
Being
of best
quality materials throughout, these shoes are very durable, yet at the same time they are the lightest in weight of any.
.No. 15. Spalding "Special" Boxing Shoes. Pair, $5.00
PIOIiPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO
ANT 6OMMUNICATI0NS
A.
"P'KSEPTOUS
Pricei
ill
STORES
I
FOR
I
Subject
ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTE
GUARANTEES QUALITY
ves
Jill Spalding Boxing
Q loves
Made
No
The Spalding
No. 106.
None Better at Any Price of special quality light tan colored glove leather, very soft and smooth. Plain laced wrist-band, patent palm lacing and patent palm grip. An ideal glove for limited round contests. popular glove with some of the greatest fighters in the ring during the past twenty years. Per set of four gloves, $7.00
X.
No. 106
No. 110. Made after th^ suggestion of one of the most prominent athletic officials in this country A boxing glove that is really an aid to the pupil learnmg to box. This glove IS additionally padded on the forearm and over the w^rist, to prevent that soreness vrhich is one of the most
j.
discouraging features following a brisk lesson in the art of "blocking" The glove part is well padded with curled hair, the leather being best quality soft tanned.
Per
$6.50
thun^b to prevent injury to either instructor or pupil. Laces extra far to provide ample ventilation and has patent palro grip. Per set of four gloves, $6.00
Navy
Showing Padding on Wrist and Forearm of No. 110
BOXING
Copyright,
1905,
No. 18N. Made of a special "sea-green" leather, of particularly durable qua:lity. This glove we got up specially to of the United States Navy. Furnished in 8-ounce only, similar in style to No. 18, and with padded wrist and laced wrist band. Set of four gloves, $5.50
218
No. 218. Full size, 8-ounce. Same model as our "Championship" Glove No. 18. Good quality glove leather and careful workmanship. Superior to any of the gloves put out by other manufacturers in imitation of our Champion^big^tjflee. Per set of four gloves. $5.00
..>.#
IN
No. 218
miiFi>miiiioii(i(EKii
A.
STORES
'vrff-iaisr
CnHn C*t*lofiiK
ipecikl
THE SPALDING(il)TRADE-MARK
STYLES FOR SPORTING AND ATHLETIC CLUBS
Iltustratingr
QUALITY
Hand
same
Patent Proas
we
are including in our Nos. 9E and 14E Gloves. Prevents injury to hands.
All Spalding Boxing Gloves are Hair Filled. No Cotton or Carpet Flock Used.
hair,
Corbett pattern, large 7-oz. glove, best brown leather, padded with best curled patent palm lacing, padded wristband, patent palm grip. Substantially made throughout for hard usage. Set of four gloves, $5.00 No, 9. Regulation 5-oz. glove, otherwise same as No. Glove. This glove is a better article than what other manufacturers supply for limited round contests. Set of four gloves, $5.00
quality
.
No. 11,
No. 9E. Patented elastic hand protector in gloves. Otherwise as No. 9. Set of four gloves, $6.00 No. 14. Regulation 5-oz. glove. Brown glove leather, improved model; special padded thumb, wrist
and
heel, patent
palm
lacing
palm
grip.
Used by some
contests
elastic
hand protector in
Use
of the best organizations for their club Set of four gloves, $4.00 " "
1
4.
5.00
Amateur Use
8-oz.,
Corbett pattern, 8-oz., olive tanned leather, well padded with hair, padded wristband, patent palm lacing, patent pcilm grip.
No. 15.
No. 21.
leather.
Corbett pattern,
.
$4.00
Full size, well padded with hair, and . Set of four gloves, $3.00
Corbett pattern, 7-oz., dark wine color leapadded, patent palm lacing, patent palm grip, padded wristband. Set of four gloves, $4.00 No. 19. Corbett pattern, 7-oz., dark wine color leather, padded with hair, patent palm grip and Set of four gloves, $3.50 patent palm lacing.
No.
1 7.
ther, hair
No. 23. Corbett pattern, brown tanned leather. Hair padded and patent palm lacing.
Set of four gloves,
$2.00
Regular pattern, tan leather, hair padded, and has laced wristband. Set of four gloves, $ 1 .50
No. 24.
SpaMmg
No. 45. No. 40. No. 25.
lacing
Yo^fLlhs'
All
Styles
Bosiimg Gloves
No
Cotton or Carpet Flock
Padded
with Hair.
Used
Spalding Youths' Boxing Gloves are made in exactly the same manner and of similar material to the full size gloves of our manufacture and are warranted to give satisfaction
Youths' Championship Glove, Corbett pattern, best quality brown glove leather, extra well finished double stitched, patent palm lacing, patent Set of four gloves, $3.50 palm grip
;
Youths'
size,
$2.50
Youths'
size,
regular pattern, soft tanned leather, patent palm Set of four gloves, $1.25
EACH SET OF SPALDING BOXING GLOVES CONSISTS OF FOUR GLOVES MATED IN TWO PAIRS
FBOMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO I ANY COMMUNICATIONS ADDRESSED TO US
A. G.
STORES
OF THIS BOOK
SUBSTITUTE
QUALITY
Tlie Spaldimg
Our The bladders used
No. G.
Striliiiig'
Bag's
sii^Te end bags are made with rope attachment carefully centered, making them the most certain in action of any. Laces on side at top, so that the bladder may be inflated without interfering with rope. Each bag is most carefully inspected and then packed complete in box with bladder, lace aitid rope.
in all our striking, bags are made of pure Para rubber (not compounded) and are fully guaranteed.
This
is
a heavy, durable
Gym-
nasium Bag, suitable for all around exercise work and the strongest bag made. The cover is of heavy English grain leather, same as used in our best grade foot balls and basket balls and made in the same way. It will outlast two or three bags of any other make. With loop top. Each, $8.00
No. 19.
Made of highest quality Patna kid, the lightest and strongest of leather. Sewed with linen thread, double stitched and red welted seams. Especially suited for exhibition work, and a very fast bag. Each, $8.00 No. 19S. Same material as No. 19, but furnished with special light bladder
The
and weighs only 7|^ ounces complete. fastest bag made, but very strong and durable. Each. $8.00
.
of finest selected calfstitched, red welted seams and reinforced throughout. Very fast and a durable bag for all around use. . . Elach, $7.00 No. 18. The " Fitzsimmons Special." Made of finest selected olive Napa tanned leather, extra well made double stitched, red welted seams and reinforced throughout. For training purposes particularly this bag w^ill be found extremely satisfactory in every respect. . Each, $6.00 No. 185. Same as No. 18, but smaller in size and lighter. Intended for very
skin,
No. 20.
Made
double
C?i
speedy work.
No. 12.
selected
;
Elach,
$6.00
No. 12
Olive tanned leather, specially double stitched, red welted seams and reinforced throughout. Excellent for quick work. Each $5.00 No. 10. Specially tanned brown glove leather; double stitched, red welted seams and reinforced throughout. Each, $4.00 Very well made,
No,
full size
No. 17.
Fine craven tanned leather, well finished; double stitched, red vrelted seams, reinforced throughout. $3.50
full
No. 15. Mc^de of olive tanned leather, throughout; red welted seams
and Hned
Each, $2.00
;
size
and
lined
No. 14.
out.
Good
lined through-
Each, $3.00
Each. $1.50
SFAILBIHG STRISilHG
No. 4.
AG
...
W2 VE ILS
special swivel,
made
according
iggestions of experienced
No. 4
bag punchers, with features that overcome disadvantages of ordinary style. Rope can be changed instantly without interfering with any Each, $1.50 other part of swivel No. 9. With removable socket for quickly suspending or removing Each, 50c. bag Virithout readjusting " 35c. No. 6. Japanned iron stem for use with platform or disk.
action.
'No. 12.
Ball
and Socket
HOOBESSEDTOnS
Prices in effect July 5, 1912.
OFTHISBOOI
SUBSTITUTE
THE $RALDING(B))TRAQEIVIARK
gum bladder,
floor, lace for
QUALITY
rubber cord
for*
ceiling attachment.
No.7. Made of finest selected olive Napa tanned leather, workmanship of same quality as in our "Fitzsimmons" Special No. 8. Double stitched, red welted seams. An extremely durable and lively bag. Each, $6.00 No. 6. Fine olive tanned leather cover, double stitched, red welted seams. Elxtra well inade throughout Each, $5.50 No. 5. Regulation size, specicdly tanned brown glove leather cover, red welted seams, double stitched and substantially made throughout. Each, $5.00 No. 4'^. Regulation size, fine craven tanned leather and red welted seams.. Well finished throughout. Each, $4.00 No. 4. Regulation size, fine grain leather cover.well made throughout, doublestitched Ea.,$3.50 No.3 Regulation size, substanti2il brown leather cover, remforced and double stitched seams. Each, $3.00 No.2'v.. Regulation size, good quality dark olive tanned! leather, lined throughout, red welted seams. Ea.,$2.00 No. 2. Medium size, good colored sheepskin, lined throughout Each, $1.50
1 .
Sps^Sdlana^ Blla.dldles'g
Bladders used in all our Striking Bags i are fully guaranteed. Note special expl
1
made
of
ation of guarantee
pure Para rubber (not compounded) and. on tag attached to each bladder
5
10.
Ea., 75c.
12,
No. OS.
special
...
7.
16
.....
Bag.
..."
.
.
2.00
No.D. Elastic floor attachment for all double end bags, best quality cord. Each, 30c. No.E. Elastic cord for double end bags. Each, 20c.
.
m Spi^Edlasag
Brass
Ssafflaters
.
No. 2. Club size, cylinder 10% inches. No.3. Pocket size, cylinder 5% inches.
Each, 50c.
"
"i'
l"-^^^^=^:^ESS5S^!^^^i|
H
U
25e.
IMfSftft'S A^-!ilHlS>
Will protect the hands and recommended for use with all Striking Bags
S>
ISSX!''
^^fe)
fr
^^^^ M
^
No.
1.
and
and
extra well
$2.00
IC"'"
ll
No. 2.
tanned
leather,
put together.
No. 3.
also
Madeofsoft tanned
fti
leather,
made
ladies' size.
Mitt, well
.*.,..
No. 4
"NiTs
Mitt,
.... ....
25a
A. G.
STORES
OF THIS BOOI
is
to
be
of use,
and
in the
two
both adjustable and braced, which we list, this feature has not been neglected, while we have str to put out a disk which is suitable for home use and
styles,
moderate in
price.
yi
(J
1903
Adjustable Style
No. CR.
ble
Patent adjusta-
style.
Complete,
without Bag.
No. FR.
Wall
style.
braced
DISK
Can be put up quickly when not
Patented
April 19, 1904
SPALDING
in
PLATFORM
a very small space and taken down in use by simply detaching the pipe fixture The metal disk against which the from the wall plate. bag strikes constitutes one of the best features ever incorporated in an arrangement of this character, rendering it almost noiseless and very quick in action. This disk also combines an adjustable feature that is simple to operate and makes it possible for various members of the family to use
the
same
disk.
No. PR.
Completei
.with h9i$.
PROMPT mENTION GIVEN TO ANY COMMUNICATIONS
A. G.
ADDRESSEOTDOS
Prices in effect July 5. 1912.
STORES
SPALDING
IN
i
&,
BROS.
i
OF THIS BOOK
Canadian Catalogue.
Spalding'
'Official National League Ball
(O.U...T.OF)
Patent
Cork Center
Adopted by the National League in 1878, is the only
used in Championship since that time and has for twenty years more, making a total
ball
games
adopting
the
Spalding
"Official
National
of
Secretary
NationeJ League, Mr. Jolin A. Heydler, gave the following as the reason for this action:
" The SpeJdIng Ball was adopted by the National League for twenty years, because we recognized it aa the best ball made. have used it satisfactorily for thirty-four years.
the
We
Ball intro-
duced for the first time last year and used in the World's Series,
believe to'be the only ball for the future, and it is absolutely the best that has been used by the National League in its history."
we
the same as used since August I 1910, without change in size of cork or construction.
KT^
WO.
Each
ball
wrapped
in tinfoil,
Tbe Spalding "OfficuJ National League" Ball ha the Official BaU of the Game tince 1878
League Warremted to
regulations.
last
full
ordi-
^dlng
piOMnAmNTiONGn Tl ANT COMMUNIS h
STORES f 9^^m^kafmmiw$.i9U,
A.G.SPALDING
IN
&4MI>db(i*i(&Mfaafl
&,
BROS.
OFTHISBOOi
SUBSTITUTE
THE SPALDINGl^DTRADE
SPALDING'S
The
A. G.
ATHLETIC GOODS manufactured by SPALDING & BROS. SEND FOR A FREE COPY.
See
list
of Spalding Stores
PAGE
on
Emblems
Elasric
Embroideiy
Exercisers
.
43.44 43
Foot^'fifu
. .
Skate
Chesl Weight
98.99
EqueSr1anP<
106 106
69
Abdomen
Eyeglass.
Finger. Field
.
,
i;
.
Hockey
.
Snow Shoes
.'
Squash Goods
Standards
Vauhmg
Volley Ball
'
Ball
107. 108
Pushers.
Foils.
Fencing
Chamois
For Three-Legged Skate
Sticks. Roller Polo
. I
Fool Balls-
17.18
College
.
Rugby
Hutley
.
_.
.
3-6 16
18 7
Indoor Base
Foot Ball Clothing Foot Ball Goal Nets foot Ball Timer
. .
Striking Bags
MedSne
Playground
Polo. Roller Polo. Water
Foot
BM
Gymnasium.
. .
Ladiei
Push Squash
Volley
87. 89
Embroidered
Liniment. "Mike
supporters
.
.
'"^
'.
Murphy"
Rmss
Rowing Machmes
AnUe
Wrist
Sweaters
Swivels. Striking L
11.12
!i
Nose
'
'.
Parallel
Masseur. Abdominal
Mattresses. Gvmnasiu Mattresses. Wrestling
.
Bases. Indoor
Bals. Indoor
Hockey. Field
.
BeltsElastic
Wcr
. .
66
80.81
Megaphones
Milt^
Handball Sinking Bag
.
.
Sandows Dumb
.
Bells
Golf Sundries
Colfette
....
. .
83.84 84
49 94 62
37
Tackling Machine . Take-Off Board Tape. Measunng. Steel Tees. Golf Posts. Tennis. Indoor
Monograms
Gymnasium.
Sh.n Guards>llege
Tights
19 10
.
Bag
Slades. Fencing
Home
97
Full
Full.
Wrestling
.
eld
=
Hockey Hockey
72 65
66
40
Toe Boards
Caddy Badges
19
Hammers. Athlehc
Hangers Hangers
for
^UcTosse
Dumb
Bells
34
Trouse,-
Basket Ball
Clog Fencing
Fool Foot Foot Foot
Ball. Ball. Ball. Ball.
34. 35 35
Y M.C. A.
Foot Ball
.
.
.
.
108
TrunksVelvet
. . .
Assoc;
College
is 14-15
.
,
Worsted
Hockily Pucks
Rugby
Soccer
33. 34
Clock
CoK
Collarette. Knitte
Hockey Hockey
Fool Ball
Wresllin,
'aint.
Corks. Running
Holder. Basket Ball. Cam Hole Cutter. Coll . Hole Rim. Golf Horse. Vaulting
Hurdles. Safety Hurley Sticks
Golf
Uniforms
Base
Ball. Indo.
Hockey.
Marking. Golf . Rubber. Coli Shoe
Disks. Striking
Ice
Sireet
.
Wands.
Calisthe
.
. .
9i
75 7J
37. 7S
84
83. 85
Bag
OumbBeU.
..
92 04. 9S
96
Pistol. Sla
s.
Walking SholFencing
Bag
Teeing.
CoU
Wciu Machioes
OF THIS BOOH
DEC
13
1912
Standard Policy
Standard Qyality must be inseparably linked to a Standard Policy. Without a definite and Standard Mercantile Policy, it is impossible for a Manufacturer to long maintain a Standard Qyality. To market his goods through a jobber, a manufacturer must provide a profit for the jobber as well as for the retail dealer. To meet these conditions of Dual Profits, the manufacturer is obliged to set a proportionately high list price on his goods to the consumer. To enable the glib salesinan, when booking his orders, to figure out attractive profits to both the jobber eind retailer, these high list prices are absolutely essential; but their real purpose will have been served when the manufacturer has secured his order from the jobber, and the jobber has secured
from the retailer. However, these deceptive high list prices are not air to the consumer, who does not, Eind, in reality, is not ever expected to pay these fancy list prices. When the season opens for the sale of such goods, with their misleading but alluring high list prices, the retailer begins to realize his responsibilities, and grapples with the situation as best he can, by offering "special discounts," which vary with local trade conditions. Under this system of merchcindising, the profits to both the manufacturer and the jobber are assured ; but as there is no stability maintained in the prices to the consumer, the keen competition amongst the local dealers invariably leads to a demoralized cutting of prices by which the profits of the retailer are
his order
practically eliminated.
This demoralization always reacts on the manufacturer. The jobber insists The manufacturer, in his turn, meets this still lower, prices. the lowering of prices by the only v/ay open to him, viz. : the cheapening and degrading of the quality of his product.
on lower, and
A. G. Spalding
foregoing conditions became so intolerable that, 1 3 years ago, in 1 899, & Bros, determined to rectify this demoralization in the Athletic since become known as "The Spalding
The "Spalding Policy" eliminates the jobber entirely, so far as Spalding Goods are concerned, and the retail dealer secures the supply of Spalding Athletic Goods direct from the rnanufacturer by which the retail dealer is assured a fair, legitimate and certain profit on all Spalding Athletic Goods, eind
the consumer
is assured a Standard Qyality and is protected from imposition. The "Spalding Policy" is decidedly for the interest and protection of the users of Athletic Goods, and acts in two ways :
...
First.
is assured of genuine Official Standard Athletic Goods to everybody. Second. As manufacturers, we can proceed with confidence in purchasing at the proper time, the very best raw materials required in the manufacture of our various goods, well eihead of their respective seasons, and this enables us to provide the necesssary quantity and absolutely maintain the Spalding Standard of Quality.
^The user
All retail dealers handling Spalding Athletic Goods are requested to supply consumers at our regular printed catalogueprices neithermore nor less thesame prices that similar goods are sold for in our New York, Chicago and other stores. All Spalding dealers, as well as users of Spalding Athletic Goods, are treated exactly alike, and no sjiecial rebates or discriminations are allowed to anyone. This briefly, is the " Spalding Policy," which has already been in successful operation for the past 13 years, and will be indefinitely continued. In other words, " The Spalding Policy " is a " square deal " for everybody.
A. G.
^i^ i^^f/lO^^CU*^
PSXSIDKNT.
t-'
standard Quality
of a simUar conceded to be the criterion, to which are compared all other things States is the Standard unit nature. For instance, the Gold Dollar of the United proportion of pure gold, of currency, because it must legally contain a specific Stamp and the fact of its being Genuine is guaranteed by the Govemmerit As a protection to the users of this currency against counterfeiting and
An
"Standard"
is
thereby
thereon.
a Secret Service other tricks, considerable money is expended in maintaining depend to a Bureau of Experts. Under the law, citizen manufacturers must protect themselves against great extent upon Trade-Marks and similar devices to productswithout the aid of "Government Detectives" or "Public
counterfeit
Opinion "
to assist
them.
Consequendy the "Consumer's Protection" against misrepresentation and responsibili^ of die "inferior quality" rests entirely upon the integrity and
"
Manufacturer."
thirty- five
Trade-Mark to become known throughout dieir field as the the world as a Guarantee of Quality as dependable in U. S. Currency is in its field. The necessity of upholding the Guarantee of the Spalding Trade-Mark and as obvimaintaining the Standard Quality of their Athletic Goods, is, therefore, ous as is the necessity of the Government in maintaining a Standard Currency.
years, caused their
A. G. Spalding
Thus each consumer is not only insuring himself but also protecting other consumers when he assists a Reliable Manufacturer in upholding his TradeMark and all that it stands for. Therefore, we urge all users of our Athletic Goods to assist us in maintaining the Spalding Standard of Excellence, by athletic goods which insisting that our Trade-Mark be plainly stamped on all maintaining they buy, because without this precaution our best efforts towards Standard Quality and preventing fraudulent substitution will be ineffectual.
high-priced,
Manufacturers of Standard Articles invariably suffer the reputation of being and this sentiment is fostered and emphasized by makers of " inferior goods," with whom low prices are the main consideration.
manufacturer of recognized Standard Goods, with a reputation to uphold manufacand a guarantee to protect, must necessarily have higher prices than a Standard Quality turer of cheap goods, whose idea of and basis of a claim for depends principally upon the eloquence of the seJesman.
We
know from
poverty in quality
and we avoid
separate book covers every Athletic Sport and is Official and Standard Price 10 cents each GRAND PRIX
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