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WRESTLINGCATCH-AS-CATCH-CAN

STYLE

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E. Hitchcock, Jr., M. D.Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y.

R. F. NelliganAmherst College, Amherst, Mass.

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WRESTLINGCATCH-AS-CATCH-CAN

THIS style is selected for illustration bee luseit is the most universal, and practit all}'

comprises all the other forms. It is the mis'

natural method, the most effective under all cir*

cumstances, and requires no special preparation in

the way of clothing.The attempt has not been made here to touch

upon all the locks and combinations, since there

is practically no limit to them, but rather to showthe most common and useful, and by presenting

them graphically, to show the diverse possibilitiesof this form of wrestling.

As a physical exercise there is no sport whichcalls for so much strength, endurance and agility,combined with cool judgment; and with men wholove to oppose their strength xo that of others, n^

sport is so popular.

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Wrestling does offer opportunities tor ungentle-

manly and unsportsmanlike work, but so do all

other competitive athletics. It is to the lover of

sport, the true amateur, our little work is offered.In the following illustrations, certain holds,

breaks and doubles are described, which the ama-teur will not use because they are brutal ; but

while he discards them in all friendly competition,still he should know their danger and value, andbe able to apply them if forced into unwelcomeencounter with a man who is not inspired bv thefiner feelings of the amateur. Personal encounters

forced upon one in defense of life or property are

by no means always settled by fist or weapon,and a knowledge of the Strangle, Nelson or BacK-hammer has often enabled a man to successfullydefend himself.

Since it is not claimed that this is a ** Complete

Guide to Wrestling," we have no apologies tooffer. It is intended as an aid to beginners, and

it is also hoped that those well trained in the sportmay find in our illustrations some ideas whichmay prove of practical u^e to them.

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U The Rdcrcc's HoldSometimes given by the Referee when the men

fail to take a Hold. The other Hold given underthese circumstances is what is known as ''Oneover and one under." Here each has his left armover his opponent's shoulder, and the right underhis arm.

Note.The following directions for making theHolds are addressed to the aggressor; those for theStops, Breaks and Doubles to his opponent.

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2* Both Legs Hold and Stop

If your opponent's legs are close together (whichwill happen only in the case of a novice), stepforward and grasp around his knees, stand erect,throw him backward over your shoulder, turn, fallwith him and force the two points down. To Stopthis Throw, bend forward after the Leg Hold hasbeen taken, and before he lifts clasp him aroundthe waist and lift his legs from the floor.

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11 1Note.Here, as in all other Breaks, Doubles and

Stops, following your successful escape, you willtake such a Hold as the nosition of your opponentmakes possible

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3 Break for Both Lcgfs HoldPlace your hands on the back of his head, throw

your weight on it, force him to the floor and fall

with him, I i m^ for a chance for a Hold after heis on the floor. ^

4. Le: and Inside Back Heel, with StopCatch his nearest leg with both hands, step inside

and Back Heel his other leg. If he hugs you close.

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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 otherStops and Holds following, is for punishment only.Punishment Holds rarely result in actual falls, butthey do not infrequently result in your opponentgiving you the Fall by admitting his unwillingnessto remain in the position in which you have placedhim.

5 Shoulder Twist

Place one hand beneath his elbow, and with the

other grasp his wrist. Twist his shoulder andpush backward.

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6. Arm Up the Back, with Brake OnThe opening for this Hold is offered in such a

position as that shown in No. 5. Using wrist andelbow for leverage, force his arm up his back, letgo the elbow and put the Brake onwhich means

to slip your forearm under and inside his nearestarm, thus giving you absolute and easy control offt. Let go the wrist, bear down on his neck andforce his arm up until he acknowledges the Fall,"^or punishment.

? Back Stfanflc

Step behind and put on a Full Strangle Lock, andpull him backward.Note.A Strangle Lock always means the plac-

ing of one forearm across the front of your oppo-nent's neckc This may or may not be strengthened

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by the use of the other arm. In the Full Strangle,one arm is in front and the other behind his neck.

while in the Half Strangle only one arm is used onthe neck. The object of the Strangle is indicatedby its name. J'

8 Possible Double for Back StrangleBefore he has time to pull you back, get your

iiin Jo and stop the Strangle, catch him by the

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elbows, bend forward and throw him over yourback.

9 Waist Lock^ and Doutle by Strangle andLeg Grapevine

Clasp around his waist, lift and throw. ToDouble, get Full Strangle and at the same time aLeg Grapevine. Force him backward and fall withhim.

NoTF The Grapevine is the twining of an armor leg about his arm or leg.

JO* Strangle and Outside Back HeelGet a Strangle, step in and place your heel out-

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side and back of his nearest foot. Push him back-ward and fall with him.

It, Double for Stmngfle and Outside Back HeelStep back before he gets the Back Heel, and at

the same time put on a Waist Lock. Lift andthrow him.

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I2 Strangle and Inside Legf Lock

Get a Strangle, and at the same time step in andget thie Inside Leg Lock. Lift with your leg and

arms, force backward and fall with him. To Stopit, before he Locks your leg, step back, lift andthrow him, as in No. 1 1.

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J3^ Stop for Waist LockPlace your hand on his forehead and snap his

fiead back. This could be followed by a ButtockThrow, as in No. 53.

J4. Waist LockGrasp your opponent around the body, try to lift

tnd throw. When caught in this position, to

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Double, throw your arms outside of your oppo-nent's, clasp your hands, go to your knees, thusbringing him to his knees, and try to roll him over.

i5* Strangfle from Behind^ on the Floor

For Punishment.

J6. Strangle from the Front, on the Floor

For Punishment

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J7. Strangle, or Hangf, with Half Nelson fromthe Front, on the Floor

Force his head down with your left hand (orwith your right, if from the other side), thrust your

right arm under his left and place your right handon his head. Crowd your left forearm against hisneck in from. Punishment

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J 8* Foot and Neck, on the Floor

Catch his nearest foot, reach under his neck,catch opposite shoulder and roll him over.

NoTE.-The Fall may sometimes be made, butasiially the hold is for punishment.

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t9* Half Sttangfle and Qotcl'

Get a Half Strangle, catch one thigh from insidelorce him backward and fall with him.

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20* Stop for Half Strangle and Crotch, Standing

When he attempts to place his forearm acrossyour neck, grasp his wrist and elbow and put on aShoulder Twist, as in No. 5.

2i Waist Lock from Behind and Dk>uHe by Headover Shoulder

Get a Waist Lock trum behind and throw. To

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Double, reach up and catch around his neck, drawhis head forward, go down on your knees, rollover 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 A Portion of Head over Shoulder^No. 21.

23* Bfidgfe to Stop the Fall from Head OverShoulderA continuation of No. 22,

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i4. Half Nelson from the Front and Leg Lockion the Floor

Get a Half Nelson, and while turning him overturn your back towards him and pass your arm

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outside and under his opposite leg. Bring nis headand knee as near together as possible, and roll himover.

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15* Stop for Half Nelson from Behind,

on the Floof*

Wlten he attempts to get his arm under yours,pin ii to your side with your elbow and throvyour head back.

Note.The HalfNelson from in front necessitatesyour thrusting your right arm under his left, oiyour left under his right, while from behind, youiright is under his rights etc.

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26* Locked Half Nelson^ from BehindGet a Half Nelson, reach under with your free

hand, lock the fingers of both hands or clasp your

own wrist, place your head under his arm, pull hishead under, roll him over and fall on him.

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27. Spin Oat of a Half Nelson

Throw your feet in the air and spin around tothe other side, using your head for a pivot.

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28* Stop for a Spin

Catch him around the waist with your free armand so stop his turning.

29. Half Nelson and Hold Outside of Legf^ Standing

Get a Half Nelson, reach over and place youifree hand between his legs irom behind, lift up,roll over and fali with him.

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30 Half Nelson and Leg, Standing

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Get Half Nelson from behind, puH his head down,catch his opposite leg, double him up and clasphands, lift up, throw him forward and fall with him.

ZU Double for Half Nelson from Behind,on the Floor

If his head is near enough, reach your arm abouthis neck, pull him oyer your back and roll overwith him.

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32 Half Nelson on Neck and Leg:Grasp his foot when he is face down, drop your

knee on his leg just above his knee to hold the legfirm, then bend his knee and get a Half Nelson on

his foot. Watch your chance and slip your freearm under his nearest arm, and put a Half Nelsonon his neck. Roll him over, or take your time forpunishment. j,

33. Half Nelson and Crotch, on the Floor

Get a Half Nelson from behind, catch his leg

high up, and roll him over head first.

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34, Half Nelson from Behind and Outside Legvon the Floor

Get a Half Nelson, reach under and between hislegs, grasp opposite thigh, roll him over and fallwith him.

36. Back Hammer and Half Nelson from Behind,on the Floor

If possible, get the Half Nelson first, then reachover and catch the farthest wrist and force it up hisback. Roll him over or punish.

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36* Full Nelson, Standing;If you find yourself behind him, reach under both

arms and clasp your arms as high up around hisneck as possible, thus putting on the Full Nelson.

To Double this hold, while he is getting the Nelsonor even sometimes after he has got it, pinion hisarms to your sides with your elbows, go down onyour knees and roll him over to the side, as in Nos.37 and 42. J'

37 Double for Full Nelson, Standing;

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Sft. Neck Bend and Back Heel

Usually got from a Waist Hold. Reach up andclasp your hands across his face, force his headback and Back Heel him.

39 Full Nelson from the Front,on the Floor

Get a Half Nelson tirst and follow with the otherarm.

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10. A Possitk Double for a Full Nelson bomthe Front, on the Floor

Draw your knees well up, secure his arms loyour sides with your elbows, sit up and fall overbackwards, throwing him over your shoulders.

41. Full Nelson from Behind, on the Floof

Get a Half Nelson, force his head down and geta Half Nelson with the other arm.

Note.This Hold, with the Strangles, is barredin amateur contests.

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42 Double fof Full Nelson

Pin his arms to your sides and roll over sideways.

^ Arm Up the Back with Brake On,on the Floor

See No. 6.

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44. Arm Up the Back, Brake On, and Strangflc,on the Floor

Force his arm up his back and put the Brake on.Get a Strangle with your other arm, clasp yourhands together and squeeze. Punishment.

45. FIyinf MareGrasp his wrist with both handji. twitch him

towards you, turn and lift his arm with palm down

on your shoulder. Use the arm for a lever andthrow him over your shoulder.

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46. Flyingf Marc

Grasp his other arm (see 45), keep his palm up,and throw him as before.

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47* Arm Grapevine and Cross ButtockGrasp his wrist with both hands, twitch him

towards you, turn, step outside and behind his

nearest leg, twine your arm about his and throwhim forward over vour hio.

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48# Break for a Bridgfe

Place your forearm across his neck and pressyour other elbow against the pit of his stomach.

NoTE.-^Many Falls can be stopped by a Bridge,which is holding the shoulders up from the floorby supporting the body on the head and feet. TheBridge can be strengthened by hands on the hipsand elbows on the floor.

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49* Buttock Of Hip Lock

Grasp him about the neck, at the same timepulling him forward and throwing him over yourhip. Fall with him.

50. Double for Buttock or Hip Lock

Before he has time to lift you over his hip, dropyour shoulder in front of his body, grasp his legs,lift up and fall with him, as in No. su

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5J. Finish of DouMe for Buttock

No. 50.

52 Another Double for Buttock

Catch him around the neck and by his nearestleg, or place your nearest arm across the front ofhis neck, grasp his leg, lift up and throw backward.

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53* Buttock and Outside Leg; Lock*Catch him around the neck, pull him forward,

step outside his leg and force him over. This can

be Stopped and Doubled, before he has stepped in,by catching him around the waist, lifting andthrowing him as in No. 54.

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54. Double for Buttock,

Catch him around the waist, lift and throw

55 Cross Buttocks

Catch him around the neck, or under his armand over his neck, step well behind and throw himover your hip.

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56. Cornwall Heave*Turn sideways, and with your nearest arm grasp

him around the body in front while the other armgrasps around him behind. Lift and throw back-

wards and fall with him. An attempt to Stop itwould be with a Neck Hold, as in the illustration

which would usually prove ineffectual.

57. Foot Twist, on the Floor.

Catch his foot and twist until he turns. Then

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drop on his other leg and force the points downunless he admits the fall. Another form of punish-ment from this position is to drop your knee on hisback, then bend his knee and twist. Look out forkicking from his free foot. Both this and No. 59are used for making a man turn when he persistsin lying face down. ^

58' An application of No. 57.

59 Head Hold and Twist.

Catcn his chin and head, and twist. Punishment

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60. Lift from the Floor

Seldcm used except in Gr^eco-Roman wrestling.Lift him up and drop him on his shoulders as inNo. 62.

6f* Continuation of No. 60.

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62* Fall from the Prccedingf

To Stop it, grasp his legs.

63 Double Front Elbows.Try for a Both Legs Lock. To Stop it he will

probably grasp you about the waist. If he does sostraighten up and throw him over your baclc, as in64.

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64 Continuation of No. 63.

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65* Opposite Arm Hold^ on the Floor,

Feint for a Half Nelson, grasp his opposite arrrinear the shoulder with both hands, roll him overand fall with him. To Stop it, Bridge and spinover on your face.

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Pair, $1.00^"'^ ifSJO-OODz.

Sateen, Black, White.Pan.50c.Jk_p.00Do2.

Spalding Full Length TightiTNo. lA. Best worsted, full fashioned.Stock colors: Black, Navy Blue, Maroon.Sizes, 28 to 42 inch waist. Pair. $4.00No.605. Good qualityworsted, stock colorsand sizes. Pair. $2.00

'kS2/.60Doz.No. 3A. Cotton, full

quality. While,Black. Flesh.

Pair, $1.00ir SJ0.00Doz

Special Wrestling MattressesCover heavy quality duck, closely tufted,2 in. thick. Corduroy cover to lay overmat and allow 6-in. margin on all sides.No.WX. Size 12x12 feet.No.WXX. Size 15x15 feet.

Special Combined WrestlingSupporter and Belt

No WS. Mercerizedsilk elastic, strongand durable. Theonly safe supporterfor wrestling.

Each. $2.00

Spalding Y.M.C.A. TrousersREGULATION STYLE

No. 2. Men's Leaders. Blue or Grayflannel, stripe down side. Per pair, $3.50No. 3. Flannel, good quaHty." 3.00No. 4. Flannel, medium quality.

Per pair, $1.15 if, $18.00Dos.

Spalding Special Pads for WrestlingTo be Sewn on Wrestling Tights.

No. B. Soft tanned horse hidecover, hair felt padding.

Per pair, 75c.No. 62. Covered with tanleather, padded. Pair, 50c.No. 61. Cloth covered, paddedwith wool felt. Per pair, 25c

^e above dozen prices printed in italics will be quoted on orders of one-half dozen or more at one time,.reduction from regular retail prices on quantities of less than one-fiatf dozen.

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Spalding AtMeiic Slurts, Tights and TrunksSTOCK COLORS AN& SEES: GnUlTWORSTED GOODS are fur-nbhed in Gray, White, Navy Blue, Maroon, and Black only. Stock

sizes : Shirts, 26 to 44 inch chest. Tights, 28 to 42 inch waist.SANITARY COTTON GOODS. Colors: Bleached White, Navy,Black, Maroon, and Gray. Stock sizes : Shirts, 26 to 44 inch chest.

Tights, 26 to.42 inch waist. ^Spalding Sleeveless Shirts Pleun Colors

STOCK COLORS AND SIZESNo, 600. Good quality-worsted. Each, $1.25

-^ S72.66> Doz.No. 6E. Sanitary Cotton. . , " ' .'SO*' ^.7J ^'

Spalding Striped Sleeveless ShirtsNo. 600S. Good quali^ worsted, with 6-inch stripe aroundchest, in following combinations of colors : Navy with Whitestripe ; Black with Orange stripe ; Maroon with White stripe

;

Red with Black stripe; Royal Blue with White Stripe; Blackwith Red stripe ; Gray with Cardinal Stripe.

Each. $1.50 * S/5.W Doz.No. GES. Sanitary Cotton, solid color body, with 6-inch stripearound chest, in same combiijations of colors as No. 600S. -

Each, 75c * S7.50 Doz.Spalding Shirts with Sash

No. 600D. Good quality worsted, sleeveless, with woven sashof different color from body. Same colors as No. 600S. Toorder only; not carried in stock. Ea,

sbSe THE SPALDING -TRADE-MARK TuTifSANDOW'S

AN entire system of Physicala\ Culture is embraced withm the

exercises possible with thesewonderful dumb bells.The bells are made in two halves

connected by steel springs, the effortnecessary in gripping compelling thepupil to continually devote his wholemind to each movement. This con-centration of will power on eachmuscle involved is what is responsiblefor the great results obtained throughproperly exercising with them.

EUGCN SANOpW, f>ATeNree

No. 6. MEN'S. Kickel-platedseven steel springs. Pair., $3.0(1No. 5. MEN'S, Black enameledfive steel springs^ Per pair, $2.00No. 4. LADIES'. Nickel-plated:five steel springs. Per pair, $2.5(1No. 2. BOYS'.. Nickel-plated;four steel springs. Per pair, $2.00

Sandow Patent Spring DumbBells are used by all the greatest

athletes in their training.

Patent Spring Grip Dumb BellsMARTIN SHERIDAN

Training with Sandow Patent SpringGrip Dumb Bells

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SPALDING EXERCISING EQUIPMENTFor Recreation Rooms, Private Use Jind

Small Athletic Clubs

BASE BALL TEAMS organized for the seasononly, disband usually until the following yeeirunless something is done to keep the players

together during the winter months. A moderatepriced outfit of Spalding Exercising Apparatus

installed in the club room provides the_

means for healthful recreation that in-No. H Recreation Room Outfit sures a winning team on the base ball N G H O tf't

Outfit No. H. referred to below, is sug. diamond next season. r. .c. M /^'-''"""

gested exclusively for recreation rooms. Employers of office workers banks Outfit No. G is arranged particularly forbeing suitable for use by those of vary, and other mercantile estabhshments usem recreation room of a pnvatehou.c.ing ages, with sufficient equipment find , a Recreation Room fitted out with It provides a great variety of simple ex-shown to supply as many as are likely to Spalding Exercising Equipment a most ercising apparatus at a very moderatebe using the room at the same time under profitable investment. The room need cost The equipment ,s suitable for u.eordinary circumstances, while additional not be very large the size, of course, by those of varying ages of both sexes.equipment may be added aS required to depending upon the number who are Consisting of

:

take care of a larger number without dis- Hkely to use the room at^the same time,arranging the balance of the outfit.

Consisting of:I No. 1 2 Chest Weight Machine.I No.3HeadandNeckAttachm"t.1 pr. No. 3 Swing.Rings,leather cov1 No. 119 Laflin Rowing Machine.I No. I Moline Platform.I No 18 Striking Bag.1 No.74WallHorizont.andVaull.Bat.1 No. 03 Mattress.2 pairs No. 6 Sandow Dumb Bells.I pair No. 5 Sandow Dumb Bells.1 set No 15 Boxing Gloves.1 set No. 1 18 Boxing GloveyINo. 12 Medicine Ball.1 No 1 1 Medicine Ball.

Price is F.O.B. nearest A. G. Spalding& Bros.Store. List on inside front cover of catalogue.I^hipping weight of complete outfit, 570 lbs.

No. K Athletic Club Outfit. Consisting of:2 No 3 Chest Weight 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.1 pair No 3 Swinging Rings, leather covered.5 only No. 3 Swinging Rings, leather covered.(For traveling rings.40 ft. length o( room required; 1 5 to 1 6 ft. height>1 No. I Moline Striking Bag Platform.1 No G Striking Bag.1 No. 74 Wall Horizontal and Vaulting Bar.1 No. 101 Parallel Bar.2 No. 03 Mattresses.2 pairs No. 6 Sandow Dumb Bells,1 pair No. 5 Sandow Dumb Bells.1 pair No.- 2 Sandow Dumb Bells.1 set No. 218 Boxing Gloves.1 set No. 1 18 Boxing Gloves.1 No. 12 Medicine Ball.I No. 1 1 Medicine Ball.1 pair lO-lb. Iron Dumb Bells.1 only 25-lb. Iron Dumb Bell.1 only.50-lb. Iron Dumb Bell.

Price F.'O.B. nearest A. G. Spalding & Bros. Store. List on inside front^cver of this catalogue. Shipping weight of complete outfit, 1250 lbs.

I No. 5 Chest Weight Machine.For the purpose of establishing a 1 No.3 HeadandNeckAttachm't.

standard we would recommend a room ] No. 2 Foot and Leg Attachinent25 feet X 40 feet, with a minimum ceil- | jsj^, 20H Bar Stall,irg height of 16 feet. Recreative rooms

, ^^ 205 Bar Stall Bench,can be rnainta.ned in smaller space arid

, Doorway Horizontal Bar.excellent results can be obtained in ^

1 No. 1 Home Uylnnasium.rooms of 14 feet in height. Good air,with room for "group" games and med-icine ball, boxing, etc., are desirable, how-ever, and should be secured if possible.

1 No.,600 Kerns' Row. Machine.1 No 'PR Striking Bag Disk.1 No. 10 Striking Bag.I No. I Abdominal Masseur.I pair No. 6 Sandow Dumb Bells.1 pair No. 2 Sandow Dumb Bells.1 No. 02 Mattress.1 No. 12 Medicine Ball.

Price is F.O.B. nearest A. G. Spalding& Bros.Store. List on inside front cover of catalogue.Shipping weight of complete outfit, 450 !!>

No. J Athletic Club OutfitConsisting of:

1 No. 5 Chest Weight Machine.1 No.' 3 Head and Neck Attachment.I No. 2 Foot and Leg Attachment.1 Nq. 20H Bar.Stall.I No. 600 Kern? Rowing Machine.1 pair No. 3 Swinging Rings, leather covered.1 No. 74 Wall Horizontal and Vaulting Bar2 No. 03 Mattresses.1 No. 1 Moline Striking Bag Platform.1 No. G StrikingBag.I set No. 1 5 Boxing Gloves.1 set No. I 18 Boxing Gloves.2 pairs,No. 6 Sandow Dumb Bells..1 pair No. 5 Sandov^ Dumb Bells.1 pair No. 2 Sandow Dumb Bells.1 No. 12 Medicine Ball.1 No. 1 1 Medicine Ball.

Price F.O.B. nearest A. G. Spalding & Bros. Store. List on inside frontcover of this catalogue. Shipping weight of complete outfit, 725 lbs.NOTEWhere space and funds permit we recommend as a desirableaddition to either of the above Outfits, one of our special WrestlingMats, listed on page 41 of this catalogue :

No. WX. Size 12 X 12 feet.No. WXX. Size 15x15 feet.Also Vaulting Horse No. 1 (Shown on page 102).

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sSbSe THE SPALDINGss

TRADE-MARK ^Sl^v^^QUALITY9$

Boxing' GlovesSpalding Boxing Gloves have been used and endorsed by allChampions of the World since the days of John L. Sullivan

The Spalding "Championship" Boxing Gloves are endorsed by all champions and havebeen exclusively used for years in championship contests and in training. The materialand workmanship are of the highest quality, the fit is perfect, and by their peculiar con-struction 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.

K' 1 1 i* S^ ?P^^^f"S 5-oz. Championship" Boxing Glove.Ki' Ho ?L fP^Hi^S ^^- Championship" Boxing Glove.i\o. lis. 1 he bpaldmg 8-oz. Championship" Boxing Glove

Per set of 4 gloves, $6.00Per set of 4 gloves, 6.00Per set of 4 gloves, 7.00

Hand Made. Light Weight.These shoes are made with elkskin soles, which doriot wear smooth. This style leather is the only kindthat is suitable for a first-class boxing shoe sole. Theuppers are of real kangaroo leather, pliable andvery easy fitting. Being made by hand and of bestquality materials throughout, these shoes are verydurable, yet at the same time they are the lightestin weight of any..No. 15. Spalding "Special" BoxingShoes. Pair,$5.00

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ACCEPT NOSUBSTITUTE

GUARANTEESQUALITY

ves

X.

Jill Spalding Boxing Qloves are hair filled. No cotton or carpet flock "^eJThe Spalding 6-K>unce "Battling" Glove

None Better at Any PriceNo. 106. Made of special quality light tan colored gloveleather, very soft and smooth. Plain laced wrist-band,patent palm lacing and patent palm grip. An ideal glovefor limited round contests. A popular glove with some ofthe greatest fighters in the ring during the past twenty years.

Per set of four gloves, $7.00

Spalding Pupil's Boxing GloveNo. 110. Made after th^ suggestion of one of the most

, prominent athletic officials in this country j. A boxing glovethat is really an aid to the pupil learnmg to box. Thisglove IS additionally padded on the forearm and over thew^rist, to prevent that soreness vrhich is one of the mostdiscouraging features following a brisk lesson in the art of"blocking" The glove part is well padded with curledhair, the leather being best quality soft tanned.

Per set of four gloves. $6.50

Spalding Instructors' Glove, 10-ounceNo. 100. Made of best grade brown leather, extra heavilypadded over the knuckles and with special large paddedthun^b to prevent injury to either instructor or pupil. Lacesextra far to provide ample ventilation and has patent palrogrip. Per set of four gloves, $6.00

Spalding "Navy Special" Championship GloveUsed by the Champions of the Navy

No. 106

BOXING IN THE NAVYCopyright, 1905, by G. W. Fawcett, Washington, D. U.

No. 18N. Made of a special "sea-green" leather, of particu-larly durable qua:lity. This glove we got up specially toanswer the requirements of the United States Navy. Fur-nished in 8-ounce only, similar in style to No. 1 18, and withpadded wrist and laced wrist band. Set of four gloves, $5.50

Spalding "Club Special" No. 218No. 218. Full size, 8-ounce. Same model as our "Cham-pionship" Glove No. 1 18. Good quality glove leather andcareful workmanship. Superior to any of the gloves putout by other manufacturers in imitation of our Champion-^big^tjflee. ..>.# Per set of four gloves. $5.00

Showing Padding onWrist and Forearm

of No. 110

X

No. 218

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THE SPALDING(il)TRADE-MARK QUALITYING BOXING GLOVES

STYLES FOR SPORTING AND ATHLETIC CLUBS

Iltustratingr PatentElastic Hand Pro-tector, same as weare including in ourNos. 9E and 14EGloves. Preventsinjury to hands.

All SpaldingBoxingGloves areHair Filled.No Cottonor CarpetFlock Used.

No. 11, Corbett pattern, large 7-oz. glove, bestquality brown leather, padded with best curledhair, patent palm lacing, padded wristband,patent palm grip. Substantially made throughoutfor hard usage. . . Set of four gloves, $5.00No, 9. Regulation 5-oz. glove, otherwise sameas No. I i Glove. This glove is a better articlethan what other manufacturers supply for limitedround contests. . . Set of four gloves, $5.00

No. 9E. Patented elastic hand protector in gloves. Otherwise as No. 9. Set of four gloves, $6.00No. 14. Regulation 5-oz. glove. Brown glove leather, improved model; special padded thumb, wristand heel, patent palm lacing ; palm grip. Used by some of the best organizations for their clubcontests Set of four gloves, $4.00No. 14E. Patented elastic hand protector in gloves. Otherwise as No. 1 4. " " 5.00

Styles for Friendly Bouts and Private Use

No. 15. Corbett pattern, 8-oz., olive tannedleather, well padded with hair, padded wrist-band, patent palm lacing, patent pcilm grip.

Set of four gloves, $4.00No. 1 7. Corbett pattern, 7-oz., dark wine color lea-ther, hair padded, patent palm lacing, patent palmgrip, padded wristband. Set of four gloves, $4.00No. 19. Corbett pattern, 7-oz., dark wine colorleather, padded with hair, patent palm grip andpatent palm lacing. . Set of four gloves, $3.50

Styles for Practice and Amateur Use

No. 21. Corbett pattern, 8-oz., dark wine colorleather. Full size, well padded with hair, andpatent palm lacing. . . Set of four gloves, $3.00No. 23. Corbett pattern, brown tanned leather.Hair padded and patent palm lacing.

Set of four gloves, $2.00No. 24. Regular pattern, tan leather, hair pad-ded, and has laced wristband.

Set of four gloves, $ 1 .50

SpaMmg Yo^fLlhs' Bosiimg GlovesAll Styles Padded with Hair. No Cotton or Carpet Flock Used

Spalding Youths' Boxing Gloves are made in exactly the same manner and of similarmaterial to the full size gloves of our manufacture and are warranted to give satisfaction

No. 45. Youths' Championship Glove, Corbett pattern, best quality brownglove leather, extra well finished ; double stitched, patent palm lacing, patentpalm grip Set of four gloves, $3.50No. 40. Youths' size, Corbett pattern, soft craven tan leather, well padded.patent palm lacing Set of four gloves, $2.50No. 25. Youths' size, regular pattern, soft tanned leather, patent palmlacing Set of four gloves, $1.25EACH SET OF SPALDING BOXING GLOVES CONSISTS OF FOUR GLOVES

MATED IN TWO PAIRS

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SUBSTITUTE THE SPALDING (C^jjTRAPE-MARK QUALITYTlie Spaldimg Striliiiig' Bag'sOur 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.

The bladders used in all our striking, bags are made of purePara rubber (not compounded) and are fully guaranteed.

No. G. This is a heavy, durable Gym-nasium Bag, suitable for all aroundexercise work and the strongest bagmade. The cover is of heavy Englishgrain leather, same as used in ourbest grade foot balls and basket ballsand made in the same way. It willoutlast two or three bags of any othermake. With loop top. Each, $8.00

No. 19. Made of highest quality Patnakid, the lightest and strongest ofleather. 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, butfurnished with special light bladderand weighs only 7|^ ounces complete.The fastest bag made, but very strongand durable. . Each. $8.00

No. 20. Made of finest selected calf-skin, double stitched, red weltedseams and reinforced throughout.Very fast and a durable bag for allaround use. . . . Elach, $7.00

No. 18. The " Fitzsimmons Special."Made of finest selected olive Napatanned leather, extra well made

;

double stitched, red welted seamsand reinforced throughout. For train-ing purposes particularly this bag w^illbe found extremely satisfactory inevery respect. . . . Each, $6.00

No. 185. Same as No. 18, but smallerin size and lighter. Intended for veryspeedy work. . . . Elach, $6.00

No. 12. Olive tanned leather, speciallyselected ; double stitched, red weltedseams and reinforced throughout.Excellent for quick work. Each $5.00

No. 10. Specially tanned brown gloveleather; double stitched, red weltedseams and reinforced throughout.

Each, $4.00No. 12

Very well made,No. 17. Fine craven tanned leather, well finished; double

stitched, red vrelted seams, reinforced throughout. $3.50No. 16. Elxtra fine grain leather, full size and linedthroughout; welted seams Each, $3.00

C?i

No,

No. 15. Mc^de of olive tanned leather, full size and Hnedthroughout; red welted seams Each, $2.00

No. 14. Good quality colored sheepskin ; lined through-out. Each. $1.50

SFAILBIHG STRISilHGNo. 4. A special swivel, made according :

AG S W2 VE ILSiggestions of experienced

bag punchers, with features that overcome disadvantages of ordinarystyle. Rope can be changed instantly without interfering with anyother part of swivel ... Each, $1.50

No. 9. With removable socket for quickly suspending or removingbag Virithout readjusting Each, 50c.

No. 4 No. 6. Japanned iron stem for use with platform or disk. " 35c.'No. 12. Ball and Socket action. Fastens permanently to disk; nickel-plated

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SUBSTITUTE THE $RALDING(B))TRAQEIVIARK QUALITYSPALBING DOUBLE END BAGSAjl double end striking bags are supplied complete with guaranteed pure gum bladder, rubber cord for*

floor, lace for bag and rope for ceiling attachment.

No.7. Made of finest selected olive Napatanned leather, workmanship of samequality as in our "Fitzsimmons" Special

No. 1 8. Double stitched, red weltedseams. An extremely durable andlively bag.

. . Each, $6.00No. 6. Fine olive tanned leathercover, double stitched, red welted

I

seams. Elxtra well inade through-I

out Each, $5.50No. 5. Regulation size, specicdlytanned brown glove leather cover,red welted seams, double stitchedand substantially made through-out. . Each, $5.00

No. 4'^. Regulation size, fine craventanned leather and red welted seams..Well finished throughout. Each, $4.00No. 4. Regulation size, fine grain leather

cover.well made throughout, doublestitched Ea.,$3.50No.3 Regulation size, substanti2il brown leather cover,remforced and double stitched seams. . Each, $3.00No.2'v.. Regulation size, good quality dark olive tanned!leather, lined throughout, red welted seams. Ea.,$2.00No. 2. Medium size, good colored sheepskin, linedthroughout Each, $1.50

Sps^Sdlana^ Blla.dldles'g Bladders used in all our Striking Bags iare fully guaranteed. Note special explNo.B. For Nos. 2, 2%, 3, 1 4 and 1 5 Ea., 75c.No.5. For Nos. 4. 4%, 5, F, 10. 12, 16and 17 ... Each, 90c.No.7 For Nos. 7. 18. I8S, 19, I9S and 20.

Each, $1.00No.G. For No. G Bag. ..." 2.00

: made of pure Para rubber (not compounded) and.ation of guarantee on tag attached to each bladder

No. OS. With top Stem, heavy bladder,special quality. ..... Each, $1.25No.D. Elastic floor attachment for all doubleend bags, best quality cord. . Each, 30c.No.E. Elastic cord for double end bags.

Each, 20c.

m Spi^Edlasag Brass Ssafflaters HNo. 2. Club size, cylinder 10% inches. . .

. Each, 50c. "i'l"-^^^^=^:^ESS5S^!^^^i|

No.3. Pocket size, cylinder 5% inches. . " 25e. UG ISSX!'' IMfSftft'S Will protect the hands and recommendedS> ^^fe) A^-!ilHlS> for use with all Striking Bags

^^^^ No. 1. Made of olive Napa leather and extra well padded; ventilated palmfr

^

M.

and special elastic wrist in glove, Pair, $2.00IC"'" - ll No. 2. Made of soft tanned leather, properly shaped and padded, substan-

tially put together.. . Pair, $1.50

No. 3. Madeofsoft tanned leather, padded and well made;also made fti ladies' size. .*.,.. Pdr, 75c.No. 4. Knuckle Mitt, well padded. .... " 'sOc.

I No. 4 "NiTs No.5. Knuckle Mitt, well padded. .... " 25a

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sSaUHE $palding((^ ))trade-mark ^SflSFAILDUNG

PATENT SOLID STRIlilMGA striking bag disk must be substantialif it is to be of use, and in the twostyles, both adjustable and braced,which we list, this feature has notbeen neglected, while we have strto put out a disk which issuitable for home use andmoderate in price. yi

(J

Pat. June 30, 1903

Adjustable Style

No. CR. Patent adjusta-ble style. Complete,without Bag.

PatentedApril 19, 1904

No. FR. Wallbraced style.Complete, with-out Bag.-

SPALDINGDISK PLATFORM

Can be put up in a very small space and taken downquickly when not in use by simply detaching the pipe fixturefrom the wall plate. The metal disk against which thebag strikes constitutes one of the best features ever incor-porated in an arrangement of this character, rendering italmost noiseless and very quick in action. This disk alsocombines an adjustable feature that is simple to operate andmakes it possible for various members of the family to usethe same disk.

No. PR. Spalding Adjustable Disk Platform. Completei.with h9i$.

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Spalding''Official NationalLeague Ball

(O.U...T.OF)

Patent Cork Center

KT^ 1 (Each, . - $1^5WO. 1 ( Per Dozen, $15.00

Tbe Spalding "OfficuJ National League" Ball ha 1the Official BaU of the Game tince 1878

Adopted by the NationalLeague in 1878, is the onlyball used in Championshipgames since that time and hasnow been adopted for twentyyears more, making a totaladoption of fifty-four years.

In adopting the Spalding"Official National League"Ball for twenty years more theSecretary of the NationeJLeague, Mr. Jolin A. Heydler,gave the following as thereason for this action:

" The SpeJdIng Ball was adoptedby the National League for twentyyears, because we recognized it aathe best ball made. We have used itsatisfactorily for thirty-four years.The new Cork Center Ball intro-duced for the first time last yearand used in the World's Series,we believe to'be the only ball forthe future, and it is absolutely thebest that has been used by theNational League in its history."

This ball has the Spalding"Patent" Cork Center,the same as used since August I

,

1910, without change in size ofcork or construction.

Each ball wrapped in tinfoil,packed in a separate box, andsealed in accordance with thelatest League regulations.Warremted to last a full

when used under ordi-nary conditions.

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SPALDING'S New Athletic Goods Catalogue

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