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Anticipating the present ten- dency of the American people toward a healthful method of living and enjojonent, 's Athletic Library was established in 1892 for the purpose of encouraging ath- letics in every form, not only by publishing the official rules and records pertaining to the various pastimes, but also by instructing, until to-day Spalding's Athletic Library is unique in its own par- ticular field and has been conceded the greatest educational series on athletic and physical training sub- jects that has ever been compiled. The publication of a distinct series of books devoted to athletic sports and pastimes and desigmed to occupy the premier place in America in Its class was an early idea of Mr. A. G. Spalding, who was one of the first in America to publish a handbook devoted to A. G. Spalding athletic sports, Spalding's Official

, , . Base Guide being the number, which, , „ initial was followed at intervals with other handbooks on the sports prominent m the '70s. Spalding's Athletic Library has had the advice and bpaldmg counsel of Mr. A G in all of its undertakings, and particularly in all books devoted to the national game. This applies especially to Spalding's Base Official Ball Guide and Spalding's Official Base Ball Record, both of which receive the personal attention of Mr. A. G. Spalding, owing to his early connection with the game as the leading pitcher of the champion and Boston Chicago teams of 1872-76. His interest does not stop, however, matters with pertaining to base ball; there is not a sport that Mr. Spalding does not make it his business to become familiar with, and that the Library will always maintain its premier place, with Mr. Spalding's able counsel at hand, goes without saying. series since *i,^^S-®"**^® the issue of the first number has been under personal supervision of Mr. James E. SulUvan, President OfV^iT^'^A^*the American Sports Publishing Company, and the total series consecutive of numbers reach an aggregate of considerably over three tvundred, included in which are many "annuals," that really constitute the history of then: particular sport in America year by year, back copies ?^® even now eagerly sought for, constituting as they do really2: n « the first authentic records of events and official rules that have ever been consecutively compiled. When Spalding's Athletic Library wag founded, seventeen years ago, athletics were practically unknown outside the larger colleges and a few athletic clubs in the leading cities, which gave occa- sional meets, when an entry list of 250 competitors was a subject of com- ment; was known only by a comparatively few persons; lawn bad some vogue and base ball was practically the only established field : ,

EDITORS OF SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY sport, and that in a professional way; basket ball had just been invented; athletics for the schoolboy—and schoolgirl— were almost unknown, and an advocate of class contests in athletics in the schools could not get a hearing:. To-day we find the greatest body of athletes in the world Sa the Public Schools Athletic League of Greater New York, which has had an entry list at its annual games of over two thousand, and in whose "elementary series" in base ball last year 106 schools competed for the trophy emblematic of the championship. While Spalding's Athletic Library cannot claim that the rapid growth of athletics in this country is due to it solely, the fact cannot be denied that the books have had a great deal to do with its encouragement, by printing the official rules and instructions for playing the various games at a nominal price, within the reach of everyone, with the sole object that its series might be complete and the one place where a person could look with absolute certainty for the particular book in which he might be interested. In selecting the editors and writers for the various books, the lead- Ing authority in his particular line has been obtained, with the result that no collection of books on athletic subjects can compare with Spalding's Athletic Library for the prominence of the variou? authors and their ability to present their subjects in a thorough and practical manner. , , , , A short sketch of a few of thos3 who have edited some of the lead, ing numbers of Spalding's Athletic Library is given herewith

JAMES E. SULLIVAN President American Sports Publishing Gjin- pany; entered the publishing house of Frank Leslie in 1878, and has been connected continu- ously with the publishing business since then and also as athletic editor of various New York papers; was a competing athlete; one o/ the organizers of the Amateur Athletic Union o^ the United States; has been actively on it« board of governors since its organization until the present time, and President for two sue cessive terms; has attended every champion- ship meeting in America since 1879 and has officiated in some capacity Id connection with American amateur championships track and field games for nearly twenty-five years; assistant American director Paris, 19(X): director Pan-American Exposition athletic department, 1901. chief department physical culture Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St Louis, 1904; secretary American Committee Olympic Games, at Athens, 1906; honorary director of Athletics at Jamestown Exposition, 1907; secre- tary American Committee OljTnpic Games, at London, 1908; member of the Pastime A. C, New York; honorary member Missouri A. C, St. Louis; honorary member Olympic A. C, San Francisco: ex-president Pastime A. C, New Jersey A. C, Knickerbocker A. C; president Metropolitan Association of the A. A. U. for fifteen years; president Outdoor Recrea- tion League; with Dr. Luther H. Gulick organized the Public Schools Athletic League of New York, and is now chairman of its games commit- and member executive committee; was a pioneer in playground work and one of the organizers of the Outd(X)r Recreation League of New York appointed by President Roosevelt as special commissioner to the Olympic Games at Athens, 1906, and decorated by King George I. of the Hellenes (Greece) for his services in connection with the Olympic Games; ap- pointed special commissioner by President Roosevelt to the Olympic Games at London, 1908; appointed by Mayor McClellan, 1908, as membef of the Board of Education of Greater New York. BDITORS OF SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY WALTER CAMP For quarter of a century Mr. Walter Camp of Yale has occupied a leading position in col- lege athletics. It is immaterial what organiza- tion is suggested for college athletics, or for the betterment of conditions, insofar as college athletics is concerned, Mr. Camp has always played an important part in its conferences, and the great interest in and high plane of college sport to-day. are undoubtedly due more to Mr. Camp than to any other individual. Mr. Camp has probably written more on college athletics than any other writer and the leading papers and maga- zines of America are always anxious to secure his expert opinion on foot ball, track and field athletics, base ball and rowing, Mr. Camp has grown up with Yale athletics and is a part of Yale's remarkable athletic system. While he has been designated as the "Father of Foot Ball," it is a well known fact that during his college career Mr. Camp was regarded as one of the best players that ever represented Yale on the base ball field, so when we hear of Walter Camp as a foot ball expert we must also remem- ber his remarkable knowledge of the game of base ball, of which he is a great admirer. Mr. Camp has edited Spalding's Official Foot Ball Guide since it was first published, and also the Spalding Athletic Library book on How to Play Foot Ball. There is certainly no man in American college life better qualified to write for Spalding's Athletic Library than Mr„ Camp.

DR. LUTHER HALSEY GULICK The leading exponent of physical training in America; one who has worked hard to im- press the value of physical training in the schools; when physical training was combined with education at the St. Louis Exposition in 1904 Dr. Gulick played an important part in that congress; he received several awards for his good work and had many honors conferred upon him; he is the author of a great many books on the subject; it was Dr. Gulick, who, acting on the suggestion of James E. Sullivan, organized the Public Schools Athletic League of Greater New York, and was its first Secretary; Dr. Gulick was also for several years Director of Physical Training in the public schools of Greater New York, resigning the position to assume the Presidency of the Playground Association of America. Dr. Gulick is an authority on all subjects pertaining to phys- ical training and the study of the child.

JOHN B. FOSTER Successor to the late Henry Chadwick ("Father of Base Ball") as editor of Spald- ing's Official Base Ball Guide; sporting editor of the New York Evening Telegram; has been in the newspaper business for many years and is recognized throughout America as a leading writer on the national game; a staunch supporter of organized base ball, his pen has always been used for the better- ment of the same. ;

EDITORS OF SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY TIM MURNANE Base Ball editor of the Boston Globe and President of the New England League of Base Ball Clubs; one of the best known base ball men of the country; known from coast to coast; is a keen follower of the game and prominent in all its councils; nearly half a century ago was one of America's foremost players: knows the game thoroughly and writes from the point of view both of pl».\yer and an officiaL

HARRY PHILIP BURCHELL Sporting editor of the New York Times; graduate of the University of Pennsylvania; editor of Spalding's Official Lawn Tennia Annual; is an authority on the game; follows the movements of the players minutely and understands not only tennis but all other sub- jects that can be classed as athletics; no one is better qualified to edit this book than Mr. Burchell.

GEORGE T. HEPBRON Former Young Men's Christian Association director; for many years an official of the Athletic League of Young Men's Christian A ssociations of ; was con- nected with Dr. Luther H. Gulick in Young Men's Christian Association work for over twelve years; became identified with basket ball when it was in its infancy and has fol- lowed it since, being recognized as the lead- ing exponent of the official rules; succeeded Dr. Gulick as editor of the Official Basket Ball Guide and also editor of the Spalding Athletic Library book on How to Play Basket BaU.

JAMES S. MITCHEL Former champion weight thrower; holder of numerous records, and is the winner of more championships than any other individual in the history of sport ; Mr. Mitchel is a close student of athletics and well qualified to write upon any topic connected with athletic sport has been for years on the staff of the New York Sun. EDITORS OF SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY

MICHAEL C. MURPHY

+u''^^®u^°'"^-^'^ ™?^* famous athletic trainer: athletes that he has developed forS^<^tracki!"^'^'^and field sports, foot ball and base ball fields, would run into thousands; he famous became when at Yale University and has been particularly successful what in .developing- might be termed championship teams- his rare good judgment has placed him in an enviable position in the athletic world; now with the University of Pennsylvania ; dur- ing his career has trained only at two col- • leges and one rr -x J. T. , athletic club. Yale and th« University of Pennsylvan a and Detroit Athletic Club; his most recent triumph was that of training the famous American that swept team of ^^^^^^^athletes the field at the Olympic Games of 1908 at Sdon

DR. C. WARD CRAMPTON Succeeded Dr. Gulick as director of physical training in the schools of Greater New York- as secretary of the Public Schools Athletic l^eague is at the head of the most remarkable organization of its kind in the world; is a practical athlete and gymnast himself, and has been for years connected with the physi- cal training system in the schools of Greater New York having had charge of the High School of Commerce.

DR. GEORGE J. FISHER Has been connected with Y. M. C. A. for many work years as physical director at Cincin- nati and Brooklyn, where he made such a high reputation as organizer that he was chosen to H Gulick thflti^.-- Y^^^"" as Secretaiy of the Athletic League of Y. M. C. A.'s America of North when the latter resigned to take charge of the physical training in the PublicJ^u""c Schools of Greater New York.

DR. GEORGE ORTON athletics, college athletics, particularly track^\ and field, foot ball, soccer foot b?ll and ""^ ^°"W be hard one^nt' K "f? ^^^/i'^i^'J*^ to find better qualified than Dr. Orton; has the necessary had athletic experience and the ability to impart that experience intelligently to the youth of the land; for years was the American, British and CanadLa chlSpioJ EDITORS OF SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY

FREDERICK R. TOOMBS A well known authority on skating:, rowingr. , racquets, and other athletic sports; was sporting editor of American Press Asso- ciation, New York; dramatic editor; is a law- yer and has served several terms as a member of Assembly of the Legislature of the State of New York; has written several novels and historical works.

R. L. WELCH A resident of Chicago: the popularity of indoor base ball is chiefly due to his efforts; a player himself of no mean ability; a first- class organizer: he has followed the game of indoor base ball from its inception.

DR. HENRY S. ANDERSON Has been connected with Yale University for years and is a recognized authority on ; is admitted to be one of the lead- ing authorities in America on gymnastic sub- jects; is the author of many books on physical training.

CHARLES M. DANIELS Just the man to write an authoritative book on ; the fastest swimmer the world has ever known; member New York Athletic Club swimming team and an Olym- pic champion at Athens in 1906 and London, 19<)8. In his book on Swimming, Champion Daniels describes just the methods one must use to become an expert swimmer. GUSTAVE BOJUS Mr. Bojus is most thoroughly qualified to write intelligently on all subjects pertaining to gymnastics and athletics; in his day one of America's most famous amateur athletes; has competed successfully in gymnastics and many other sports for the New York Turn Verein; for twenty years he has been prom- inent in teaching grymnastics and athletics: was responsible for the famous gymnastic championship teams of Columbia University; now with the Jersev City high schools. EDITORS OF SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY

CHARLES JACOBUS Admitted to be the "Father of Roque;" one of America's most expert players, win- ning the Olympic Championship at St. Louis in 1904; an ardent supporter of the game and follows it minutely, and much of the success of roque is due to his untiring efforts; certainly there is no one better qualified to write on this subject than Mr. Jacobus.

DR. E. B. WARMAN Well known as a physical training expert; was probably one of the first to enter the field and is the author of many books on the sub- ject; lectures extensively each year all over the country.

W. J. CROMIE Now with the University of Pennsylvania; was formerly a Y. M. C. A. physical director: a keen student of all gymnastic matters; the author of many books on subjects pertaining to physical training.

G. M. MARTIN By profession a physical director of the Young Men's Christian Association; a close student of all things gymnastic, and games for the classes in the gymnasium or clubs.

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A leader in the fencing world ; has main- tained a fencing school in New York for years and developed a great many cham- of fencing pions ; understands the science thoroughly and the benefits to be derived *^«erefrom. SPALDmG ATHLETIC LIBRARY Giving the Titles o! ail Spalding Athletic Library Books now ,^ in print, a J grouped lor ready reference ^ -^J

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(roup VIII. Alhielic No. 8 Spalding's Official Bowling Group XIII. Guide. Accompilshmenti No. 177 How to Swim. Group IX. indoor Base Ball No. 296 Speed Swimming. No. 9 Spalding's Official Indoor Base No. 128 How to Row. Ball Guide. No. 209 How to Become a Skater. No. 178 How to Train for Bicyclinar. Group X. Polo No. 23 Canoeing. No. 10 Spalding's Official Roller Polo No. 282 Roller Skating Guide. Guide. Group XIV. Manly sports No. 129 . No. 18 Fencing. ( Breck.) No. 199 Equestrian Polo. ~ By No. 162 Boxing. Group XI. Miscellaneous Games No. 165 Fencing. ( By Senac.) No. 140 . No. 201 Lacrosse. No, 236 How to Wrestle. No. 322 Official Handbook U. S. Inter- No. 102 Ground . collegiate Lacrosse League. No. 233 Jiu Jitsu. No. 248 Archery. No. 166 How to Swing Indian Clubs. No. 138 Croquet. No. 200 Dumb Bell Exercises. No, 271 Roque. No. 143 Indian Clubs and [Racquets. Dumb Belli. No. 262 Medicine Ball Exercises. No. 194 < Squash-Racquets. No. 29 Pulley Weight Exercises. (Court Tennis. No. 191 How to Punch the Bag. No. 13 Hand Ball. No. 289 Tumbling for Amateurs. No. 167 Quoits. No, 326 Professional Wrestling. No. 170 Push Ball. No. 14 Curling. Group XV. Gymnasllcs No. 207 Lawn Bowls. No. 104 Grading of Gymnastic Exer- No. 188 Lawn Games. cises. [Dumb Bell Drills., No. 189 Children's Games. No. 214 Graded Calisthenics and No, 254 Barnjum Bar Bell Drill. Group Xli. Alhietlcs No. 158 Indoor and Outdoor Gym- No. 12 Spalding's Official Athletic nastic Games. Almanac. No. 124 How to Become a Gymnast. No. 27 College Athletics. No. 287 Fancy Dumb Bell and March- No. 182 All Around Athletics. ing Drills. [Apparatus. No. 156 Athletes' Guide. No. 327 Pyramid Building Without No. 87 Athletic Primer. No. 328 Exercises on the Parallel Bars. No. 273 Olympic GamesatAthens,1906 No, 329 Pyramid Building with No. 252 How to Sprint. Wands, Chairs and Ladders No. 255 How to Run 100 Yards. GYMNASTIC AUXILIARY No. 17-^ Distance and Cross Country No. 333 Official Handbook I. C. A. A^ Running. [Thrower. Gymnasts of America. No. 259 How to Become a Weight Group XVI. Physical cuirure No. 5'> Official Sporting Rules, [boys. No. 246 Athletic Training for School- No. 161 Ten Minutes' Exercise for No. 317 Marathon Running. Busy Men. [giene. No. 331 Schoolyard Athletics. No. 208 Physical Education and Hy- No. 149 Scientific Physical Training ATHLETIC AUXILIARIES and Care of the Body. No. 311 Amateur Athletic Union Offi- No. 142 Physical Training Simplified. cial Handbook. [book. No. 185 Hints on Health. No. 316 Intercollegiate Official Hand- No. 213 285 Health Answers. No. 302 ir. M. C. A. Official Handbook. No. 238 Muscle Building, [ning. No. 313 Public Schools Athletic No. 234 School Tactics and Maze Run- League Official Handbook. No. 261 Tensing Exercises, [nasties. No. 314 Vublic Schools Athletic No. 285 Health by Muscular Gym- League Official Handbook No. 288 Indigestion Treated by Gym- —Girls' Branch. No. 290 Get Well: Keep Well, [nasties, No. 308 Official Handbook New York No. 325 Twenty-Minute Exercises. Interscholastic Athletic No. 330 Physical Training for the Association. School and Class Room.

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^ T -nooii "Rail ^o- 229—How to Catcb. (j-rOUP !• iJaaC IJail i Every boy who has hopes of beinsr a - should read how well- Official ! clever catcher No. 1—SpaldinK'8 position. Base Ball Guide. known players cover their Pictures of all the noted catchers in Base Ball The leading the big leagues. Price 10 cents. annual of the country, and authority of the official Xo. 225—How to Play First the game. Contains the Base. playing rules, with official pictures of all the explanatory index of the Illustrated with an basemen. Price 10 cents. rules compiled by Mr. A. G. prominent first Spalding; pictures of all Play Second the teams in the National, No. 220—How to re- Base. American and minor leagues ; second basemen views of the season; college Base Ball, The ideas of the best book for and a great deal of interesting in- have been incorporated in this boys who want formation. Price 10 cents. the especial benefit of to know the fine points of play at this of the diamond. Price 10 cents. No. lA — Spalding's Official point Base Ball Record. No. 22T—How to Play Third Something new in Base Ball. Con- Base. the be- tains records of all kinds from base is, in some respects, the and Third ginning of the National League most important of the infield. All the professional or- official averages of all points explained. Price 10 cents. ganizations for past season. Illustrated with pictures of leading teams and Xo. 228—How to Play Short- players. Price 10 cents. stop. Shortstop is one of the hardest posi- quick No. 202—Ho\T to Play Base tions on the infield to fill, and Ball. thought and quick action are necessary expects to make good Edited by Tim Murnane. New and for a player who lUus. Price 10 cents. revised edition. Illustrated with pic- as a shortstop. tures showing how all the various th« thrown and por- Xo. 224—How to Play curves and drops are Outfield. traits of leading players. Price 10 cents. An invaluable guide for the out- fielder. Price 10 cents. No. 223—How to Bat. There is no better way of becoming Xo. 231—How to Coach; How by reading this Captain a Team; How a proficient batter than to How book and practising the directions. to Manas e a Team; Price 10 cents. to Umpire; How to Or- Numerous illustrations. ganize a l.eaKrne; Tech- Terms of Base Ball. the nical No. 232-How to Run guide. Price 10 cents. Bases. A useful This book gives clear and concise Xo 21f)—Ready Reckoner ol directions for excelling as a base run- Base Ball Percentages. ner; tells when to run and when not to book which team To supply a demand for a do bo; how and when to slide; show the percentage of clubs every point would work on the bases; in fact, without recourse to thearduous work of thoroughly explained. of the game is figuring, the publishers had these tables Illustrated. Price 10 cents. compiled by an expert. Price 10 cents. No. 230—How to Pitch. BASE BALL. AUXILIARIES. contents A new, up-to-date book. Its Xo. :n 9—Minor League Base are the practical teaching of men who Ball Guide.

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This book is meant for the use of Group III. officials, to help them to refresh their memories before a game and to afford No. 3—Spalding's Official them a quick means of ascertammg a Cricket Guide. during a game. It also gives a point The most complete year ready means of finding a rule m the of the game that has Rule Book, and is of great help book Official published in in studying the Rules. ever been to a player Reports of Compiled by C.W. Short, Harvard. 1908. America. special matches, official Price 10 cents. rules and pictures of all teams. Price No. 324—How to Play Foot the leading 10 cents. Ball. Edited by Walter Camp, of Yale. No. 277—Cricket; and Hoirr wants to Everything that a beginner to Play it. know and many points that an expert Prince Ranjitsinhji. The game will be glad to learn. Snapshots of By concisely and illustrated with leading teams and players in action, described posed especially fo» with comments by Walter Camp. full-page pictures Price 10 cents. Price 10 cents. this book. : SPALDING ATHLETIC LIBRARY Lawn Group VI. Hockey Group IV, Tennis \o. 6—SpaldinfiT's Official Ic« Hockey Guide. ^'o« 4—Spalding's Official I.aTvn Tennis Annual. The official year book of the game. Ck)ntains the Contents include reports official rules, pictures of of all important tourna- leading teams and players, ments; official rankinpT records, review of the from 1885 to date; laws of season, reports from dif- lawn tennis; instructions ferent sections of the for handicapping; deci- United States and Canada. sions on doubtful points: Price 10 cents. management of touma- \o. 3(»4— - _ ments: directory of clubs- How to Play Ice laying— Hockey. out and keeping a court. Illus- trated. Price 10 cents. Contains a description of the dutlei of each player. Illustrated. Price 10 cents. No. 157—How to Play Lawn Tennis. Xo. 154—. A complete description of lawn ten- Prominent in the sports at Vassar nis; Smith. a lesson for beginners and direc- Wellesley. 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Con^itution By-Laws and Playing Rules

OF THE " UNITED STATES INTER-COLLEGIATE LACROSSE LEAGUE

1910

Published by AMERICAN SPORTS PUBLISHING COMPANY - 21 Warren Street, New York <^^^>g— =^tg^^^^ ^\^^ 6^

COPYKIOHT, 1910 BY American Sports Publishing Compant New York SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY.

Officers,

President,

CHARLES E. MARSTERS, . Harvard University. New York City.

Vice-President, JOHN P. BROOMELL, Swarthmore College, New York City.

Secretary and Treasurer, THOMAS K. SCOTT, Columbia University, 413 West 117th Street, New York City.

EXECUTIVE BOARD.

Tfl,E Above Officers AND Cyrus C Miller, DR- William H. Maddren, Crescent A. C. Crescent A. C.

C SPALDING'S ATHLE'i'iC LlBKARl.

Colleges and Universities in the United States Lacrosse League

r, Columbia University.

2. Cornell University.

3. Harvard University.

4. Hobart College.

5. Johns Hopkins University.

6. Lehigh University.

7. Stevens Institute of Technology

8. Swarthmore College.

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Preface.

When the United States and Canada are united, Lacrosse may well claim to be the national game of the Union; for long before the earliest white pioneers and voyageurs in North America, the game of baggataway, which afterward became "lacrosse, was played by the Indian tribes in widely scattered parts of the north- ern continent of America. The origin of the game is lost in the past, but when we consider that at the time of the earliest authentic reports the game was played by tribes as far south as Alabama, and as far north as Canada, and as far west as Dakota

and the Rocky Mountains, we realize it must hav? been in exis- tence a long time to have spread over so vast an area. Among the Indian tribes the game was a preparation for the war path as well as a sport, and matches often lasted from sun- rise to sunset, and sometimes two or three days. The goals were any marked trees or rocks which happened to be at the ends of the field. Sometimes the single pole and sometimes the two-pole goal was used, and the field was from half a mile to three miles long. The goal posts varied in size, but some were as at present, six feet long and six feet apart. At times 800 or 1,000 players took part in the game at once, and the object of each of the con- tending parties was to strike or pass the goal of its opponent, and at the same time defend its own goal. A match was won by the side scoring an agreed number of goals first. Some of the tribes used two sticks and some one. These sticks or crosses were about three feet long, bent at the end into an oblong loop, which was strung loosely with rawhide. The ball was about the size of a , and was made of deerskin or rawhide, stuffed with hair and sewed with sinews. Some of the tribes required the goal post to be struck with the ball, others that the ball be thrown or carried between the goal posts below a line stretched SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY.

seen that a game such as this, across their tops. It may be might be a rude sport, dif played by one tribe against another, pastime of to-day. fering greatly from the gentle men, while tamer than Modern lacrosse, as played by white enough to satisfy the most am- the Indian game, is still lively the field has been reduced to 125 bitious athlete. The length of to twelve, while the sticks or vards, and the number of players that when stood upright they will crosses have been lengthened so player when the arm is extended barely go under the arm of the ground. The part in which the from the body parallel with the thirty inches in length and nine ball is caught is usually about with rawhide or clock- inches in width, and is strung loosely

. cord. , , of play, the white man With the elimination of old methods science into the game, so that has introduced team play and no that no team of individual players, now it is recognized of merely good players who matter how skillful, can beat a team have fine team organization. must subordinate No two plavers are alike, but every player the general welfare of the team. his individual peculiarities to as physical exercise. Aiany This results in mental drill as well but no field game games have some things to recommend them, combination of bodily vigor and requires in a greater degree the and mental quickness, of in- manual skill, of physical endurance organization, than lacrosse. dividual excellence and team from nature; the tall No plaver in lacrosse needs favoritism man, but these in turn man has 'some advantages over the short short man. The heavy man are offset by other advantages of the pushed aside m a close may be outstripped by the light man, or man may make up for his lack ot struggle for the ball ; the slow work." The man who speed by mental alertness and "head hard will become a valuable studies the game and practices make-up may be. It com- player, no matter what his physical games and for an all-arounc^ bines the best features of all other equalled by few aiid ejccelled pastime for Young America it is by none. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY.

Northern Division Inter Collegiate Lacrosse League By F. C. Alexander, Captain Harvard Lacrosse Team.

During the spring of 1909, the Northern Division of .the Inter- collegiate Lacrosse League embraced four colleges, Columbia, Cornell, Harvard, and Hobart, who played a round robin series of games during the season. All of the games were closely con- tested. Harvard and Columbia tieing for first place in the league. The striking feature of the season was the series of surprises that took place, a team that at the start seemed likely to make first place finished only in second, and a team that both began and ended the league season with defeat surprised its watchers by a splendid exhibition of skillful playing in its second league game. Cornell played Columbia in the first game of the season at New York, but having previously had but one week of practice, she was beaten by the fairly large score of 5 to 3. Her men, however, put up a game fight, showing signs of promise that developed in the practice game played with Hobart at Ithaca, in which Cornell won. One week under the tutelage of an efficient coach, moreover, enabled the Cornell team to treat Harvard in the same fashion in a hard fought game at Ithaca, the home team defeating Harvard by the score of 8 to 2. Cornell, however, ended what had promised to be a successful league season by a defeat at the hands of Hobart on Memorial Day, in spite of the fact that Harvard had beaten the Hobart team by a close margin two days before the Harvard-Cornell game. The Cornell team undoubtedly had good material, and should have done better, but for some inexplicable reason its showing was erratic. The Hobart team, on the other hand, though it showed throughout the season no evidence of especially skillful work, nevertheless played steadily and consistently in every game, los- defeat in the ing in each case by a narrow margin. The initial the victory practice game with Cornell was more than offset by 8 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY.

by Hobar: over Cornell at Gene\a at ihc end of the season, but defeats at the hands of Columbia and of Harvard after closely contested matches finally put the Hobart team out of the race. Columbia and Harvard tied for first place in the league at the end of the year, each team winning two games and losing one. It is rather hard to say which was the stronger, for whereas Harvard beat Columbia at Cambridge near the end of the season. Harvard was one week later defeated by Cornell, whom Columbia had previously beaten. The facts that Harvard vanquished Columbia when both teams were in good condition, and that Cornell had but one week of practice before her defeat by Columbia, seem to show, on the other hand, that Harvard had the better team. The season of Columbia began well and ended well, the defeat by Harvard alone preventing a perfect record. The season of Harvard was marred by one defeat at the end.

As the record stands, therefore, the first team of the league is hard to name. The honor could be given to Columbia were it not for her defeat by Harvard, or to Harvard, but for her defeat by Cornell. Since Cornell lost to Hobart, who in turn had lost to Columbia, the title lies actually as well as nominally between Columbia and Harvard. The winner of the coming season of 1910 cannot, of course, well be predicted, but the games will be close and exciting, since the average standard of playing will be higher than for some years. A majority of the Cornell and of the Hobart teams have returned, making possible both better stick work and better team work than existed last year. Columbia has a good nucleus of experi- enced men, and Harvard, though only five of her men are back who played last year, has material for a fast and steady team. Though, in the five years of the existence of the present league, the championship between the two divisions has never been decided, numerous games.have been played between the teams of the North and of the South. Last year, for instance, Stevens Institute played Cornell, Harvard and Columbia, winning two of the three games; and Cornell and Harvard played Johns Hopkins and other teams of the Southern Division. This year, Lehigh will play Columbia at South Bethlehem, and Johns Hopkins and SfALDlNG'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY, 9

Swarthmore will each play Harvard and Cornell on the home grounds of the former teams. The advantage in the games has of late been with the Southern teams, partly on account of the longer playing season that they enjoy In the section of this country covered by the Northern division of the Intercollegiate Lacrosse League, the outlook for lacrosse for the next few years is decidedly promising. At each of the universities, especially at Harvard, the game is rapidly growing in strength and popularity, and bids fair, in the latter college at least, to become one of the most popular of the minor sports. The chief obstacle to the development of the sport is the lack of experienced men on whom to draw for material, a difficulty that exists because of the fact that until this year lacrosse has been played in the preparatory schools only about New York. This year, however, since some of the secondary schools in the vicinity of Boston are taking up the sport, it seems likely that the game will not only be strengthened at Harvard, but will eventually be introduced into other New England colleges. It is only by thus beginning at the bottom that the college teams can be per- manently strengthened; and the college that draws most upon experienced men from the preparatory schools will have a decided advantage in the Intercollegiate League. ALL-NORTHERN DIVISION TEAM. Name. Position. Team. Thatcher Goal Cornell Donnell Point Hobart Lomar Cover Point Hobart Carlton 1st Defense Cornell Tough 2d Defense Columbia Cochrane 3d Defense Harvard Alexander Center Harvard Prophet 3d Attack Hobart Kiep ^d Attack Cornell R. P. Smith l&t Attack Harvard McKinlay Outside Home Columbia Christensen Inside Home Cornell 10 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY.

Southern Division Inter -Collegiate Zacrosse League By Wm. C. Schmeisser.

The lacrosse season of 1909, as seen by those who were in- terested in the work of the Southern Division, brought forth a good many things of interest. The Southern Division, strictly considered, consists of the following teams : Lehigh University, Swarthmore College, Stevens Institute, and Johns Hopkins University. Geographically speaking, the United States Naval Academy would also come in this division. Up to now, it is not a mem- ber of the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse League, but all lacrosse enthusiasts hope that by the time- the next annual meet- ing comes around, they will find this institution enrolled on the

list of members. The teams that represented the four institutions that made up the Southern Division of the Intercollegiate Lacrosse League last spring, were of high order. Lehigh University was under the care and instruction of Byron Crowell, an old Swarthmore man, who made his reputation in 1904 and 1905 when Swarth- more won the Intercollegiate Championship. He was one of the mainstays on the attack of the 1905 team, which was one of the best intercollegiate lacrosse aggregations which has ever played the game in the United States. Under his tuition, the Lehigh men showed a decided all-around improvement over the year before. As for Swarthmore College, it adopted a new policy last spring and placed its lacrosse men under the care of a so-called lacrosse committee, at the head of which were such men as Archer Turner, Freddie Price and Linton, all of whom were also mem- bers of Swarthmore's two winning teams as mentioned above. Everybody was pleased to see Archer Turner return to the East, where he could take a closer interest in lacrosse than when he

was located ? '. Pittsburg. This committee had a rather difficult SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 11 road to travel, because Swarthmore had lost many of her good players by graduation the year before. Their efforts were re- warded, however, by a team which made a very good record, but which was strong in some points and weak in others, due to the fact that the men left from the year before outclassed the new material. When it comes to the Stevens Institute, we find these men in charge of "Bert" Davis, whose record as a coach speaks for itself when we remember that he turned out Swarthmore's two winning teams in 1904 and 1905. The Stevens men of last year, as seen by the writer in action—and of course a review of this kind is bound to be of a superficial nature, because of the fact that he has not had the opportunity to study each player minutely from day to day—seemed to be very well balanced. By that is meant that every man played a good game and no star of any particular magnitude made its appearance. The team played a clean consistent game and always followed the ball. The other team left in this league was that of the Johns Hop-

kins University, which was, if you will pardon the reviewer, of a very high order because of the fact that many of the men had been playing together from three to four years. Thus, they were bound to know each other's characteristics to the fullest extent, and fitted together like so much well regulated machinery. If we consider in a general way the different scores of the Southern League in 1909, we find that the teams were very evenly matched. Looking at these matches from the point of view of the caliber

of lacrosse that was played, we find that it was way above par, in fact, better than any lacrosse that has ever heretofore been played in the Southern Division. In lacrosse, as in other interesting games, good players are bound to make progress. If a set of men are not learning something new each year, it can be taken for granted that the team is at a standstill. The stick work in general seemed to have improved, and all the teams had surely been thoroughly coached in the necessity of working the ball in on the goal in the shortest space of time. Everybody in this way was making the most of their opportunities. 12 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY.

The general popularity of lacrosse was also evidenced by the fact that all the games were better patronized than the year before, i'he public seemed to take a more thorough and scien- tific interest in the matches. Especially was this noticeable w'henever the colleges from the Northern Division invaded our territory, thus showing a healthy rivalry between the teams of the Northern Division and those of the Southern. The feature of these visits which is giving all the coaches something to think about, is that victories on the part of Har- vard and Columbia are becoming more of a yearly occurrence, which would seem to indicate that the teams of 'the Northern league, with their large quota of men to draw from, are becoming dangerous rivals. A survey of last season, however brief, would not be complete without a word or two with reference to the United States Naval Academy. This team, although started only in the spring of 1908, began to show signs of fast progress last year by giving many of the teams a close rub, and eventually beating Harvard close by a score. There were fifty candidates trying for that aggregation last season and about the same number are on the records again this year. It might be well for some of the older teams to note that the Navy only lost three men by graduation, and should therefore be in position to make things extremely interesting this spring.

The Hopkins graduates have been taking quite an interest in the success of this team. Mr. Alan Dill was its official coach last spring. We can already see where, if the Army is given sufficient encouragement by the members of the Northern League, we may in the near future, have an Army and Navy game in the spring of each year.

The writer was asked in this article to take the opportunity to pick an "All-Southern Division Team" of the Intercollegiate Lacrosse League. In doing this, it is of course impossible to pick out twelve men and substitutes who would make the best team, that is in the sense of putting together a class of men who would be able to deliver the best team work and win the most games. This can only be done when a man can study the indivi- SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY 13 dual characteristics of each player from day to day for several months. It often happens that men who are star performers will not fit together and work as a unit. So this "All-Southern Team" as given below is simply a collection of the best players of last season as nearly as they can be fitted to their respective playing positions. The men that the writer picks, are as follows; Name. Position. Team. Clary Inside Home Johns Hopkins Ridgeway Outside Home Swarthmore Frank 1st Attack Johns Hopkins Perkins 2d Attack Swarthmore Bryer 3d Attack Johns Hopkins Lowndes Center Johns Hopkins Gutman 3d Defense Johns Hopkins Chesney 2d Defense Johns Hopkins A, S. Osbourne 1st Defense Lehigh Von Voightlander Cover Point Stevens H. Schmeisser Point Johns Hopkins

Rolands. . , Goal Swarthmore Klein C Johns Hopkins ^ Drinkwater I Substitutes \ .Stevens Institute

Gorman J I Lehigh :

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Constitution of the United States Inter-CoUe^iate Lacrosse League.

ARTICLE I. This organization shall be called United States Intercol- legiate Lacrosse League. ARTICLE IL

The object of this organization shall be the fostering of the United game of lacrosse in the collegiate institutions of the States. ARTICLE III. lacrosse clubs, associ- Section i. Its members shall be the institutions ations or teams representing the following collegiate Columbia University, Cornell University, Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, Lehigh University, Stevens Institute College; of Technology, Swarthmore College, and Hobart together with such other collegiate institutions as may hereafter be admitted in the manner herein provided. representatives, one Sec. 2. Each member shall have two shall have a vote graduate and one undergraduate ; each of whom at all meetings of the league. cannot be present at any Sec. 3. In case any representative written meeting, he may be represented by prox}-, provided that a request to such effect be presented to the meeting. the annual convention elect Sec. 4. The representatives shall at any mem- two members at large, neither of whom shall represent for two ber during his term of office. They shall hold office of the league, years, and shall each have a vote at all meetings meeting by ballot. in case of a vacancy, it may be filled at any

ARTICLE IV. institution desiring to be represented Section i. Any collegiate application to the Secretary in this league shall prejent an official :

SPALDING'S ATHLliiTrC LIBRARY. I5 of the league who shall report the same to the annual convention. A ballot shall then be taken, and if the vote is unanimous, the collegiate institution shall be admitted to the league on com- pliance with the several provisions of the following section Sec. 2. No collegiate institution shall become a member of the league until said institution has signed an agreement to be bound by the Constitution, By-Laws and Playing Rules of the league, and has paid the annual dues in advance.

ARTICLE V.

Section i. The officers shall consist of a President, a Vice- President and a Secretary- Treasurer. They shall be elected at the annual convention from the graduate representatives by bal- lot, and shall hold office for one year. Sec. '2. Any vacancy occuring in any of said offices may be filled by any graduate representative appointed by the President and approved by two-thirds of the representatives, in writing.

ARTICLE VL

Section i. The President shall preside at all meetings of the league and shall, through the Secretary, call all meetings of the league.

Sec. 2. In case of the President's absence or resignation the Vice-President shall perform the duties of the President. Sec. 3. The duties of the Secretary-Treasurer shall be as fol- jlows: (a) As Secretary he shall keep an accurate record of all official transactions of the league, and a Register containing the names of its members, together with the names of the officers of each, and name and addresses of managers of teams and of representatives. He shall also keep a record of names of teams, days and places of playing and results of games, and shall con- duct all official correspondence of the league. He shall issue all requisite notices and notifications and shall report to the Annual Convention, (b) As Treasurer he >h^l\ receive and hold all funds of the league and disburse the same according to the direction of the Executive Committee. He shall keep a correct account :

16 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. of all moneys received and disbursed by him, and shall report the same to the Annual Convention.

ARTICLE VII.

Section i. There shall be an Executive Committee, consisting of the President, Vice-President, Secretary-Treasurer and the members at large. They shall carry on the business of the league between the Annual Conventions, and may, at their discretion, or on written request of two-thirds of the members, call special meetings of the General Committee composed of all the repre- sentatives, which committee shall have the same powers as the Annual Convention with regard to the matters mentioned in the following section

Sec. 2. The Executive Comm.ittee shall investigate and decide all complaints in regard to points of pla}', violations of the Con- stitution, By-Laws or Playing Rules or disputes arising there- under. Such complaints must be presented in writing to the Secretary who shall on the approval of the President, at once call a meeting of the Executive Committee to consider the matter. The complainant and member complained against shall be given reasonable notice of the date and place of such meeting and the representatives of each may be present. At such meetings a majority of the committee shall constitute a quorum.

Sec. 3. Any member may carry an appeal from the Executive Committee to the next Annual Convention on filing with the Sec- retary a notice of intention to so appeal, stating fully the grounds of such appeal.

ARTICLE VIII,

Section i. The league shall have jurisdiction over all its members. ARTICLE IX.

Section i. The Annual Convention shall consider and finally dispose of all matters appealed to it as hereinbefore provided. Sec. 2. The Annual Convention may by a two-thirds vote, (a) suspend or expel any member of the league for foul play or ;

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Unfair conduct of its team ; whether such offence be committed by the team collectively or by individual members of such team or (b) prohibit offending individuals from playing lacrosse on the 'varsity team of any member for the remainder of the sea- son; or (c) suspend or expel a member of the league for viola- tion of the Constitution, By-Laws or Playing Rules of the league.

ARTICLE X.

Section i. The annual convention shall be held in New York City, at a time decided upon by a two-thirds vote of the previous convention ; and notice of such convention shall be sent by the Secretary-Treasurer to every member of the league at least ten days before the date decided upon. Each member shall then immediately send to the Secretary-Treasurer the names of its representatives for the ensuing year. 18 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARX.

By-Laws.

ARTICLE I.

Section i. The league, as at present constituted, shall consist of two sections-— Northern and Southern. The Northern section shall include Columbia University. Cornell University. Harvard University, and Hobart College. The Southern section shall include Johns Hopkins University, Lfehigh University. Stevens Institute of Technology and Swarthmore College.

Sec. 2. Each team shall play one match with every other team in its section for the sectional championship ; and such games shall be home and home games.

Sec. 3. The Executive Committee shall purchase two trophies before March ist of every year, one to be awarded to each of the teams deemed by said committee winner of the championship of its section. Any member aggrieved by such award may appeal in the manner provided in Article VII, Sec. 3, of the Constitution, to the Annual Convention. Said trophies shall be of similar design, and neither shall exceed twenty dollars ($20) in cost.

Sec. 4. Every member of the league shall pay annual dues of $'5, payable in advance at the Annual Convention. No addi- tional assessment shall be made unless by the request of the

Executive Committee and on written approval by all of the members. ARTICLE II.

SfeCTiON I. A majority of the representatives shall constitute a quorum of any meeting.

ARTICLE III.

Section i. The visiting team shall pay its own expenses, and the total receipts of any championship match shall go to the home club, unless other arrangements be made by the teams interested. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 19

Sec. 2. Any team that shall without the consent of its adver- sary fail to appear at the time and place appointed for a cham- pionship match or shall refuse to play such match or shall with- draw from such match prior to its termination shall forfeit such match unless a satisfactory excuse in writing shall be filed with the Secretary-Treasurer within ten days after such date. The Executive Committee shall at once decide as -to the sufficiency of such excuse and may require the team at fault to pay at once the expenses of the other. From such decision an appeal may be carried to the Annual Convention in the manner provided in Article VII, Sec. 3, of the Constitution. Any member whose team shall without sufficient excuse forfeit more than one match shall forfeit its membership in the league.

Sec. 3. The teams winning the sectional championships may, if they so desire, play a match for the championship of the

league. Such match shall be played on neutral grounds; and, if duly arranged for, shall be subject to the provisions of this article, except that the teams shall divide expenses and net re- ceipts. The Executive Committee may on approval of all the members in writing purchase a trophy at a cost not to exceed twenty dollars ($20), and award the same to the winning team. Such award shall be subject to appeal in the manner provided in

Article VII, Sec. 3, of the Constitution.

ARTICLE IV.

Section i. All official correspondence between the Secretary- Treasurer and the members of the league shall be conducted through the managers of teams, and notices shall be sent to them.

ARTICLE V.

Section i. Each member of a team must be a bona fide stu- dent of some department of the collegiate institution he repre- sents, and no such student shall be allowed to play more than the total number of four years of " 'varsity lacrosse."

Sec. 2. Such student must be an amateur and must be eligible according to the rules and definitions of the collegiate institution 20 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY.

he represents ; but the one year residence rule shall be strictly applied and construed only *^^o men who have represented another institution in intercollegiate lacrosse.

Sec. 3. Each member shall be deemed to guarantee the eligi- bility of each of the members of its team; and any member proved to have allowed, to represent it, a player ineligible under the provisions of this article shall forfeit all matches in which such player competed, and may be suspended or expelled from the league. ARTICLE VL

Section i. The league hereby adopts the rules known as the American Lacrosse Rules.

ARTICLE VII.

Section i. No amendment or alteration shall be made in any part of the Constitution, By-Laws or Playing Rules of the league except at the Annual Convention and by a two-thirds vote of all the representatives and members at large. Notice of proposed amendments or alterations shall be sent by the introducer to the Secretary-Treasurer, who shall notify each member of the league at least ten days before the Annual Convention. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 21

American Lacrosse Rules

RULE I. THE CROSSE.

Section i. The crosse may be of any length. tp suit the player, and shall not exceed one foot in width. It shall be woven with cat-gut. ("Cat-gut" is intended to mean rawhide, gut or clock string; not cord or soft leather.) A string must be brought through a hole in the side of the tip of the turn, to prevent the point of the stick catching on opponent's crosse. A leading string resting upon the top of the stick may be used, but shall not be fastened so as to form a pocket lower down the stick than one of the length-. The length-strings shall be woven to within two inches of their termination, so that the ball cannot catch in the meshes. Metal of any kind shall not be allowed upon the crosse; splices must be made either with string or giit.

RULE IL THE BALL. The ball shall be India-rubber sponge, not less than seven and three-quarters, nor more than eight inches in circumference and four and a half to five ounces in weight. In matches it shall be furnished by the home club, and shall become the property of the winning team. LACROSSE GOAL NET. RULE III. GOALS.

Section i. Each goal shaH consist of two poles six feet apart, and six feet high out of the ground, joined by a rigid top cross- bar. The poles must be fitted with a pyramid-shaped netting (as shown in sketch) of not more than one and one-half inches mesh, which pyramid shall extend and be fastened to a stake in the 22 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. ground at a point seven (7) feet back of the center of the goal, and said netting shall be so made as to prevent the passage of the ball put through the goal from the front, and the bottom of the netting must be held close to the ground v^ith tent pegs or staples. They shall be placed at least no yards, and if the ground will permit, 125 yards, from each other. In matches, they must be furnished by the home club.

Section 2. The Goal Crease shall be a marked line, 18 x 12 feet, and the goal poles shall be placed six feet from the front and back lines and six feet from the side lines.

RULE IV. THE TEAMS.

Section i. Twelve players shall constitute a full team ; they shall be regular members, and in good standing, of the club they represent and of no other club.

Sec. 2. The players on each side shall be designated as fol- lows:

"Goal Keeper," who defends the goal ; "Point," first man from goal; "Cover Point," in front of point; "First. Second and Third Defence;" "Center," who faces; "Third, Second and First At- tack," and the players nearest the opponents' goal shall be called "Outside Home" and "Inside Home."

RULE V. FIELD CAPTAINS.

Section i. Field Captains, to superintend the play, shall be appointed by each club previous to the commencement of a match. They shall be members of the club for whom they act and of no other. They may or may not be players in a match, but neither team shall have as Field Captain a non-player without consent of the other team.

Sec. 2. Field Captains who are non-players shall not carry a crosse, nor shall they be dressed in lacrosse uniform, nor shall they in any manner obstruct the play or interfere with an op- ponent during the match. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 23

Sec. 3, They alone shall be the representatives of their re- spective teams in all disputes.

Sec. 4. They shall "toss" for choice of goals, and none othei than either of the said Field Captains, or the Referee, shall b« allowed to claim "foul" during a match. The Field Captain shall report infringements of the laws during a match to the Referee, They shall also define the bounds of the playing field, and report same to the Referee.

Sec. 5. If, after the commencement of a match, it becomes

apparent that either Umpire is guilty of giving unjust decisions, the Field Captain of the side ofifended may enter a protest with the Referee against his conduct, and ask for his removal and the reversal of the Umpire's decision. Sec. 6. The Field Captain, as well as the members of his team, shall be answerable to the authority of the Referee, and shall be liable to expulsion from the field by the Referee. RULE VI referee.

"section I. The Referee shall be a disinterested party, and shall not be a member of either of the contending clubs, unless agreed upon by both clubs. The authority of the Referee shall commence from the time of the appointment, and shall continue until the end of the match.

Sec. 2. The referees and umpires who are to act in the games on the official schedule shall be agreed upon at the annual convention. Alternates shall also be chosen, the expenses con- nected therewith to be shared equally by the two contesting teams. fail appear, the Sec. 3. In case principals and alternates to captains of the two contesting teams shall settle upon the referee and umpires. see that properly Sec. 4. Before the match the Referee shall qualified Umpires are selected, as provided for in Rule VII, and Time Keepers as provided for in Rule VIII. called by either Captain, the Sec. 5. When "foul" has been Referee shall immediately call "time" or blow his whistle (except 24 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY.

as provided in the following Section), after which the ball must not be touched by either party, nor shall the players move from the position in which they happen to be at the moment, until the Referee has again started the game. Sec. 6. He shall not have the power to suspend play when

the player who has been fouled is still in possession of the ball, or the ball remains in the possession of such player's side.

Sec. 7. The jurisdiction of the Referee shall not extend be- yond the match for which he is appointed. At the commence- ment of each game, and after "fouls" and "ball out of bounds," he shall see that the ball is properly faced. He shall have the power to call a foul on any player or Field Captain of either side. Sec. 8. Any side rejecting his decision, by refusing to continue the match, shall be declared losers. All disputed points, or mat- ters of appeal, that may arise during his continuance in office shall be left to his decision, which shall be final, provided his decisions have been in accord with the Rules and Constitution.

Sec. 9. If "foul" has been claimed by either Field Captain and the game scored before the Referee has had an opportunity to call "time," the Referee shall decide whether or not a foul has been committed; and if he decides that a foul has been com- mitted, he shall give a free ihrow, face the ball, or allow the goal if Section 6 is applicable. Sec. 10. In the event of a complaint being made and proven against the decisions of either Umpire, the Referee shall dismiss the Umpire and appoint another, setting aside and reversing the decision objected to. Sec. II. The Referee shall, in addition to his control of the players, have control and jurisdiction over the two Field Cap- tains, and in the event of either Field Captain interfering with the players in the opposing team, or being guilty of threatening, profane or obscene language, or in any way violating any rule that would bring a player under censure, the Referee shall be' empowered to order the Field Captain to leave the field, and the refusal on the part of any Field Captain to obey such a ruling, shall forfeit the match to the opposing team. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 25

Sec. 12. In the event of Umpires not being appointed by con- sent of the clubs, it shall be the duty of the Referee to appoint one or more Umpires as may be required, neither of whom shall be one of the parties objected to by either club.

Sec. 13. The home club in all matches shall be responsible for keeping the grounds clear of spectators, and in cases where the spectators persist in crowding on the grounds, or in any way interfering with the players or the officials so as to delay the progress of, or affect the result of, the match, the Referee shall declare the match off, and on his reporting the circumstances to the Advisory Committee, they shall order the match to be played over on neutral grounds on a date to be fixed by them, or the match awarded to the club not at fault.

Sec. 14. Any goal scored after the Referee has blown his whistle or called time, shall not count.

Sec. 15. The Referee shall strictly enforce the whole of '^"'^^- RULE VII. UMPIRES.

Section i. There shall be two Umpires, one at each goal. They shall be disinterested parties, and shall not be removed during the progress of the match, except by order of the Referee.

Sec. 2. They shall not change goals during the match, and shall stand behind the goals. In the event of the game being claimed, the Umpire at the goal shall at once decide whether or not the ball has passed through the goal, his decision simply being "goal" or "no goal," without comment of any kind. His decision shall be final, except as provided in Rule VI, Section lo.

RULE VIII. time keepers.

Section i. Two Time Keepers shall be appointed, one by each Field Captain, before the commencement of the match, whose

duty it shall be to keep an accurate account of the time of each game, deducting time for stoppages in the actual play resulting from injuries to players, ball out of bounds, or disputes. They shall also keep a record of all time lost between games. They shall immediately report to the Referee any variance in their 26 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. time, and the matter shall be at once decided by him. The Referee shall compare the record of both Time Keepers immedi- ately after each game. He shall be guided by them as to the duration of the match. RULE IX. THE GAME.

Section i. Before the match begins the Referee shall draw the players up in lines and see that the regulations respecting the ball, crosses and shoes are complied with. Disputed points, whereon the captains disagree, shall be left to his decision. Sec. 2. The game shall be started in the center of the field by the Referee placing the ball between and touching the reverse surfaces of the crosses of the players facing, and when both sides are ready the Referee shall call "play." This is known as "fac- ing." The players shall have their left side toward the goal they are attacking, and in every case the crosses must be drawn. The ball shall be faced in any part of the field in this manner when- ever it is necessary. In all cases where the ball is faced no player shall be allowed within lo feet of those facing the ball until it is in play. When the ball is put in play at the beginning of halves and after goals have been scored, only three players (including the player facing the ball) of each team shall be closer than seven and one-half 3'ards to the ball.

Sec. 3. Games in all cases must be won by putting the ball through the goal from the front side.

Sec. 4. After the end of the first half the opposing teams shall change goals.

Sec. 5. Should the ball be accidentally put through a goal by one of the players defending it, it shall be a goal for the team attacking the goal. Should it be put through a goal by any one not actually playing it shall not count. Sec. 6. In the event of the goal post being knocked down and the ball put through what would be the goal in the opinion of the Umpire at that end, if the goal posts were standing, it shall count a game for the attacking side.

Sec. 7. In no case must the ball be faced closer to the goals than ten (10) yards in any direction. SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 27

his goal within the Sec 8 The goal keeper, while defending catch and throw with his goal crease, although not allowed to block in any manner with hand, may bat away with his hand or his crosse or body. any place inaccessible to the^ Sec 9 Should the ball lodge in netting, it may be taken crosse or become ensnared in the goal it up must face for it out with the hand, and the player picking his nearest opponent. In case ten feet within playing limits with Referee shall call "play" either uses a left-handed crosse, the them. when both are ready and toss the ball up between crosse netting, the crosse Sec. io. Should the ball catch in the to dislodge it. shall be immcdiattly struck on the ground must be "faced" at the Sec II. Ball thrown out of bounds all the players shall nearest spot where it left the bounds and remain in their places until the ball is faced. their crosses during a match. Sec. 12. Players may exchange in possession of the ball when Sec. 13. If the player should be the ground. If the ball en- "time" is called he must drop it on called it shall not count. ters the goal after "time" has been his crosse during the game he Sec. 14. Should a player lose shall not be allowed shall consider himself "out of play," and until he recovers his to kick the ball or touch it in any way crosse. himself purposely injured Sec. 15. Any player considering shall report to during the play must report to the captain, who the Referee. players on their teams at Sec. 16. Captains may change the go on the field any time during the game, but no new player may has left it and both until the player whose place he is taking having once left the have so notified the Referee. No player game may return to it. or in the extra There shall be no change of players for injury to a player, when periods of a tie game, except in case of choose to' drop a the captain whose player is not injured may man or allow a substitute for the injured player. deficient in the number of play- Sec. 17. Should one team be their opponents may. ers, at the time fixed for starting a match, ;

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if they see fit, limit their own number, to equalize the sides, but no game shall be played with less than ten players on a side. Sec. i8. No change of players shall be made after the match has commenced, except as herein provided, or by the consent of both captains.

Sec. 19. Should a foul be claimed and disallowed, the side against whom the foul has been claimed shall be allowed a free throw or the ball shall be faced, at the option of the Referee should the foul be allowed the player fouled shall have a free throw, but in no case shall it be made within ten (10) yards of the goal. By a free throw it is understood that the player foul- ing and the one fouled shall be placed in the same positions as they occupied immediately previous to the foul, the player fouled having the ball on his crosse. At the word "play" from the Referee, each shall be allowed to play in any manner allowed by the rules of the game. Sec. 20. A match shall consist of two thirty-.'.ve minute halves, with an intermission of ten minutes between halves, and the side scoring the greater number of goals shall be declared the winner. Time is to be taken out whenever time is called. In the event of a tie, play shall be continued afl^r an intermission of ten minutes, for one-quarter hour, and the side having scored the greater number of goals at the end of this time shall be de- clared the winner. In the event of a tie at the end of this time, the Captains shall decide whether the game be postponed or play- ing continued until a goal be scored, or that it remain a tie.

Sec. 21. On the day selected, if one club only, with at least ten of its regular players and substitutes, put in an appearance, it shall be entitled to claim a victory by default. If its opponents refuse to fulfil their engagement, or do not appear upon the ground at the specified time, the club complying with the terms agreed shall be declared the winner of the match, unless the de- faulting club is delayed by circumstances beyond its control.

RULE X. settlement and penalty for ''fouls."

For all fouls except Nos. 13 and 19, the Referee shall have power to suspend the offending player for the remainder of the SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 29 game, or at his option to warn the offending player for the first offence and to suspend him for the remainder of the game for the second offence. If the player offends after being suspended once he shall be removed for the remainder of the match.

For violations of Nos. 13 and 19, the player shall at once be removed for the remainder of the match. A player shall not:

1. Hold an opponent's crosse with his hands, arms or between his legs ; nor hold, strike or trip him with his crosse ; run in front of him or interfere in any way to keep him from the ball until another player reaches it.

2. Hold, strike or trip an opponent, or push him with the hand.

3. Wrestle with legs entwined, so as to throw an opponent.

4. Touch the ball with his hands, save as in Rule IX, or ex- cepting goal-keeper as in Rule IX.

5. Throw his crosse at a player or at the ball under any cir- cumstances.

6. Move from his position when "time" is called until the ball is again faced.

7. No player except the goal-keeper ^hall ^and within the goal crease, nor shall he check the goal-keeper while the latter is within the bounds of the goal crease. Any goal made while an attacking player is within the goal crease or interfering with the goal-keeper while the latter is within the crease, shall be deemed a foul, and shall not be counted. The offending player and side shall be subject to the usual penalty for fouls. The goal-keeper, while within the crease, may not hold the ball on his crosse longer than is necessary to step out of the crease.

8. Use the check commonly known as the ''square" or "crosse" check, which consists of one player charging into another with both hands on the crosse so as to make the stick meet the body of his opponent.

9. Jump at, or shoulder an opponent from behind while running for or after reaching the ball. 10. Interfere in any way with anotlier player who is in pursuit of an opponent. 30 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY.

11. Deliberately kneel, lie down, or drop in front of an oppo- nent when both are in pursuit of the ball. 12. Attempt to influence the decision of the Umpire,

13. Use threatening, profane or obscene language to any player, or to the Referee, Umpires or Field Captains at any time during the match.

14. Forcibly body check an opponent into a fence.

15. Charge into an opponent after he (opponent) has thrown the ball. 16. Wear spiked or cleated shoes. (Rubbers excepted.)

17. Persistently throw the ball out of bounds, lie on same, or in any way try to prolong the time of a game. 18. Check an opponent's crosse, or attempt to knock the same out of his hands in any way, unless both players are contending for the ball.

19. Deliberately strike another with his crosse or otherwise.

The foregoing playing rules have bee)i prepared after careful consideration of the rules nozv in use both in the United States and Canada, and after consultation zcith some of the best knozcn living exponents of lacrosse. Such nezv provisions have been embodied into these rules as zverc necessary to make them con- form to the present advanced state of the game. — ;;

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Records of 1906.

Columbia 12, Alumni, i; 2, New York Lacrosse Club, 2; i,

Lehigh, 6; 2, Stevens, 7; 8, College City of New York, o; o,

Cornell, ; o, Hobart, ; 0. 3 4 2, Harvard, 3 ; 9, Pennsylvania,

Cornell—3, Lehigh, 3; o, Johns Hopkins, 9; o, Swarth- more, 3; 3, Columbia, 0; 5, Onondaga Indians, o; o, Hobart, 6;

1, Harvard, o; 2, Stevens, 2; i, Hobart, 5.

Harvard— i, Johns Hopkins, 7; o, Mt. Washington, 11; i,

Swarthmore, 7; 3, University of Pennsylvania, o; 3, Philadelphia

Lacrosse Club, 6; 10, Hobart, 2; 3, Columbia, 2; i, Crescent

A.C., 6; 0, Cornell, i.

Hobart Onondaga Lidians, i Rochester Club, —2, ; 5, Lacrosse

2; 4, Columbia, o; 2, Harvard, 10; 3, Rochester Lacrosse Club,

3 ; 6, Cornell, o ; 2, Buffalo Lacrosse Club, i ; 2, Toronto Univer-

sity, ; Lidians, ; i i 10 2, Seneca 3 2, Seneca Indians, ; 5, Cornell,

3, Rochester Lacrosse Club, 4.

Hopkins 8, Pennsylvania, i Cornell, Johns — o ; 7, Harvard, ; 7,

0; 5, Lehigh, i; 4, Stevens, 2; 5, Swarthmore, 4.

Lehigh— 11, C.C.N.Y., o; i, Philadelphia Lacrosse Club, 5; 6,

i i Columbia, ; 3, Cornell, 3; 11, University of Virginia, ; i, Johns

Hopkins, ; o, 6. 5 Swarthmore, 7 ; 4, Stevens,

Stevens Institute— 10, C.C. N.Y., o; i. Crescent A.C., 5; 4, New Lacrosse Club, Columbia, York 2 ; 7, 2 ; 3, Swarthmore, 4 2, Johns Hopkins, 4; 6, Lehigh, 4; 2, Cornell, 2.

i i Swarthmore—8, Pennsylvania, ; 7, Harvard, ; 4, Crescent

A.C., 9; 3, Cornell, o; 4, Stevens, 3; 14, C.C.N.Y., o; 7, Lehigh, o; 4, Johns Hopkins, 5; 3, Mt. Washington, 8; 3, Toronto Uni- Philadelphia Lacrosse Club, versity, 4 ; 5, 4.

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Records of 1907.

Columbia— II, Alumni, 3; 2, Hobart, 3; 2, Cornell, 4; 3, New York Lacrosse Club, 5; 3, Harvard, 9; 2, Crescent A.C., 7; 1, Stevens, 8.

Cornell— Onondaga Indians, o; 9, 2, Seneca Indians, o; 3, Hobart, 2; 3, Harvard, 2; 4, Columbia, 2; 4, Stevens, 3; 2, Hobart, I. Harvard— Hopkins, I, Johns 7; 4, Mt. Washington, 11; 3, Swarthmore, 6; 5, Lehigh, 5; i, Stevens, 9; 5, Crescent A.C., 7; 9, Columbia, 3; 2, Cornell, 3; 6, Hobart, 10.

Hobart—o, Seneca Indians, 3; 2, Cornell, 3; 10, Harvard, 6; 3, Columbia, 2; 3, Toronto University, 5; i, Cornell, 2.

Johns Hopkins—7, Harvard, i ; 12, Lehigh, 2; 3, Mt. Wash- ington, 5; 9, Stevens, o; 8, Sv^^arthmore, 3.

Lehigh— 5, C.C.N.Y., i; 8, Mt. Washington, 5; 5, Harvard, 5;

2, Johns Hopkins, 12; 2, Stevens, 12; 7, Swarthmore, i.

Stevens—9, C.C.N. Y., i; 4, New York Lacrosse Club, i; 9, Harvard, i; 12, Lehigh, 2; o, Johns Hopkins, 9; i, Mt. Wash- ington, 7; 8, Columbia, i; 5, Swarthmore, 6; 3, Cornell, 4;

3, New York Lacrosse Club, 0.

Swarthmore—5, Philadelphia Lacrosse Club, 4; 6, Harvard, 3; 3, Crescent A.C., 5; i, Lehigh, 7; 3, Johns Hopkins, 8; 6, Stev- ens, 5; 3, Mt. Washington, 7; 9, Toronto University, 2; 9, Phila- delphia Lacrosse Club, 4. 4*" *^ s^f

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U. S. L C. L. L. Records of 1908.

Columbia—8, Alumni, 2; o, Johns Hopkins, 11 ; o, Stevens, 2; 3, N. Y. L. C, 2; 3, C. C. N. Y. o; i, C C N. Y., o; 2, Cornell, 13; I, Hobart, 10; i. Harvard, 10.

Cornell—5, Rochester Lacrosse Club, 2; 13, Columbia, 2; 3, Hobart, 3; 11, Harvard, 15; 8, Hobart, 7.

Harvard—3, Hopkins, 6 ; 2, Mt. Washington, 5 ; 2, Lehigh, 3 7, Navy, i; 2, Stevens, 6; 15, Cornell 11; 10, Columbia, i; 3,

Hobart, i.

; Hobart— 10, Syracuse Rangers, 2 10, Columbia, i ; 3, Cornell,

3; 3, Syracuse Lacrosse Club, 2; 7, Cornell, 8; i. Harvard, 3.

Johns Hopkins—6, Navy, i; 11, Columbia, 0; 6, Harvard, 3;

5, Lehigh, 2; 5, Stevens, o; 4, Swarthmore, 3; 7, Mt. Washing- ton, 4 ; 6, Toronto University, 9.

Lehigh—7, C. C. N. Y., o; 3, Mt. Washington, 4; 3, Harvard, 2; 2, Hopkins, 6; 4, Swarthmore, 9; 8, Stevens, 4.

Stevens—7, C. C. N. Y., o; 4, Crescent A. C, 2; 2, Columbia, o; 6, Harvard, 2; o, Hopkins, 5; 4, Lehigh, 8; 2, Swarthmore, 8.

Swarthmore—9, Philadelphia Lacrosse Club, 6; 3, Mt. Wash- ington, 4; 9, Lehigh, 4; 2, Crescent A. C, 4; 3, Hopkins, 4; 8, Stevens, 2; 2, Toronto University, 11.

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U. S, I. C. L. L. Records of 1909.

Columbia— Lehigh, o; 2, 4, Swarthmore, 9; 4, Stevens, 5; 5, Cornell, 3; 0, Mt. Washington A. C, 5; 2, Harvard, 5; 8, Flush- ing L. C, 0; 5, Hobart, i. Cornell— Columbia, 3, 5; 8, Harvard, 2; 10, Stevens, 2; 3, Swarthmore, 5; 3, Hobart, 6.

Harvard— I, Johns Hopkins, 11; 4, Lehigh, 3; 3, Navy, 6; 3, Stevens, 2; 5, Columbia, 2: 3, Hobart, 2; 2, Cornell, 8. L. Hobart— I, Rochester C, 2; 2, Harvard, 3; i, Columbia, 5; 3, Crescent A. C, 9; 2, Toronto University, 6; 6, Cornell, 3.

Johns Hopkins— 7, Navy, 2; 9, Alumni, 3; 11, Harvard, i;

6, Lehigh, 3; 8, Stevens, 3; 13, Swarthmore, 3; 5, Mt. Wash- ington, 7.

Lehigh— 3, Johns Hopkins, 6; 3, Stevens, 9; 0, Columbia, 4;

3, Harvard, 4; i, Crescent A. C. , 7.

Stevens—2, Crescent A. C, 5; 5, Columbia, 4; 2, Harvard, 3: 3, Johns Hopkins, 8; 9, Lehigh, 3; 6, Swarthmore, 9; 2, Cornell, 10.

Swarthmore—9, Columbia, 2; 7, Alumni, 2; 5, Mt. Washing- ton, 6; 3, Johns Hopkins, 13; 9, Stevens, 6; 5, Cornell, 3; 5, Johns Hopkins Alumni, 7; 3, Toronto, 4.

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U. S. I. C. L. L. Schedule for 1910.

COLUMBIA.

March 26— Columbia vs. C. C. N. Y., at South Field, New York.

April 9— Columbia vs. Englewood L. C. , at Van Cortlandt Park, New York. April 16— Columbia vs. Lehigh, at South Bethlehem, Pa. April 23—Columbia vs. Army, at West Point, N. Y. April 30—Columbia vs. Hobart, at Geneva, N. Y. May 2—Columbia vs. Cornell, at Ithaca, N. Y. May 7—Columbia vs. N. Y. L. C, at South Field, New York. May 14— Columbia vs. Harvard, at South Field, New York. CORNELL.

April 16— Cornell vs. Rochester L. C. , at Ithaca, New York. April 20— Cornell vs. Swarthmore, at Swarthmore, Pa. April 21— Cornell vs. Johns Hopkins, at Baltimore, Md. April 23 — Cornell vs. Navy, at Annapolis, Md. May 2— Cornell vs. Columbia, at Ithaca, New York. May 14—Cornell vs. Hobart, at Geneva, N. Y. May 20— Cornell vs. Harvard, at Cambridge, Mass. May 21 — Cornell vs. Stevens, at Hoboken, N. J. May 25— Cornell vs. Toronto, at Ithaca, N. Y. May 28— Cornell vs. Hobart, at Ithaca, N. Y. HARVARD. \ Hopkins, at Baltimore, Md. April 16— Harvard vs. Johns \ April 20—Harvard vs. Navy, at Annapolis, Md. • April 21—Harvard vs. Lehigh, at South Bethlehem, Pa. i

April 23— Harvard vs. Stevens, at Hoboken, N. J. i May 6 Harvard vs. Hobart, at Cambridge, Mass. ^ — |

May 14— Harvard vs. Columbia, at New York. ] May 20 Harvard vs. Cornell, at Cambridge, Mass. — \

SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 4] HOBART. April i6—Hobart vs. Seneca Indians, at Geneva, N. Y. April 23— Hobart vs. Rochester L. C, at Geneva, N. Y. April 30— Hobart vs. Columbia, at Geneva, N. Y. May 6— Hobart vs. Harvard, at Cambridge, Mass. May 7—Hobart vs. Crescent A. C, at Bay Ridge, N. Y. May 14— Hobart vs. Cornell, at Geneva, N. Y. May 23—Hobart vs. Toronto, at Geneva, N. Y. May 28—Hobart vs. Cornell, at Ithaca, N. Y.

JOHNS HOPKINS. April 2—Johns Hopkins vs. Navy, at Annapolis, Md. April 16—Johns Hopkins vs. Harvard, at Baltimore, Md. April 23—Johns Hopkins vs. Mt. Washington, at Baltimore. Md. April 30—Johns Hopkins vs. Lehigh, at South Bethlehem, Pa. May 7—Johns Hopkins vs. Stevens, at Hoboken, N. J. May 14—Johns Hopkins vs. Swarthmore, at Baltimore, Md. LEHIGH. April 9—Lehigh vs. Carlisle, at Carlisle, Pa. April 16—Lehigh vs. Columbia, at South Bethlehem, Pa. April 20— Lehigh vs. Harvard, at South Bethlehem, Pa. April 23— Lehigh vs. Crescent A. C, at Bay Ridge, N. Y. April 30— Lehigh vs. Johns Hopkins, at South Bethlehem, Pa. May 7— Lehigh vs. Swarthmore, at Swarthmore, Pa. May 13—Lehigh vs. Stevens, at South Bethlehem, Pa. STEVENS.

April 2— Stevens vs. N. Y. L. C, at Hoboken, N. J. April 9—Stevens vs. Crescent A. C, at Bay Ridge, N. Y.

April 16— Stevens vs. Carlisle, at Hoboken, N. J. April 23— Stevens vs. Harvard, at Hoboken, N. J. April 30—Stevens vs. Swarthmore, at Swarthmore, Pa May 7—Stevens vs. Johns Hopkins, at Hoboken, N. J. May 13 — Stevens vs. Lehigh, at South Bethlehem, Pa. May 21— Stevens vs. Cornell, at Hoboken, N. J.

SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 43 SWARTHMORE. April i6— Swarthmore vs. Mt. Washington, at Baltimore, Md. April 20— Swarthmore vs. Cornell, at Swarthmore, Pa. April 21 — Swarthmore vs. Harvard, at Swarthmore, Pa. April 23 — Swarthmore vs. Indians, at Carlisle, Pa. April 30— Swarthmore vs. Stevens, at Swarthmore, Pa. May 7— Swarthmore vs. Lehigh, at Swarthmore, Pa. May 14—Swarthmore vs. Johns Hopkins, at Baltimore, Md. May 28— Swarthmore vs. Johns Hopkins Alumni, at Baltimore, Md. June 7— Swarthmore vs. Alumni, at Swarthmore, Pa.

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Standing of Teams in the United States Inter-Golle^iate Lacrosse League Since Its Formation*

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SEASON 1909. Northern Division. Southern Division. Won. Lost. P.C Won. Lost. P.C.

Harvard 2 i .667 Hopkins 3 .000

Columbia 2 i .667 Swarthmore* . i i .500

Cornell i 2 .333 Stevens i 2 '333 Hobart i 2 '333 Lehigh* .000 No game between Lehigh and Swarthmore.

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Other than League Teams,

1908.

United States Naval Academy— i, Hopkins, 6; i, Harvard, 6;

4, Baltimore City College, 2.

Mount Washington Club— 4, Lehigh, 2; 5, Harvard, 2; 4,

Swarthmore, 3; 13, N. Y. L. C, o; 4, Hopkins, 7; 2, Crescent A. C, 6; 2, Toronto University, 6; 7, Philadelphia L. C, 4;

I, Crescent A. C, 8.

Rochester Lacrosse Club—9, Hobart, 2; 13, Seneca Indians,

; Syracuse, Oneidas, i ; 2, Seneca 4 ; 2, Cornell, 5 14, 4 ; 3, Indians, 2.

Baltimore City College—8, Hopkins Freshmen, 3; 10, Hopkins

Sophomores, 4; 9, Hopkins Sophomores, 3; 12, Hopkins Sopho- mores, 5; 3, Mt. Washington Scrubs, 5; 4, Navy, 2.

Boys' High School, Brooklyn, N. Y.— i, Stevens Prep., 5;

4, Manual Training High School, o; 2, Harvard Freshmen, 2;

i Poly Prep, i. 3, Manual Training High School, ; 4,

Poly Prep. School, Brooklyn, N. Y.—3, Flushing Lacrosse

Club, ; 2, Brooklyn H. S., i ; i, Club, 5 ; I, Flushing Lacrosse 3 Harvard Freshmen, 3; 2, Stevens Freshmen, 5; i, Alumni, 2;

I, Boys' High School, 4. 1909.

Crescent A. C—5, Stevens, 2; 7, Lehigh, i; 7, N. Y. L. C, 3; Wash- 3, N. Y. L. C, 2; 4, Rochester, 2; 9, Hobart, 3; 5, Mt. University, i; ington, 3; 10, Toronto University, 4; i, Toronto St. Simons, i; 9, Mt. Washington, 2; 10, Brantford, 2; 5, 6, Toronto A. A., 0.

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Lacrosse at Harvard

Very little Lacrosse has been played in the New England States during the last few years, but the interest seems to be reviving this year, and Harvard University is taking quite an active interest, while some of the high schools intend to have teams. Over one hun- dred candidates have responded to the call from Captain Alex- ander at Harvard, and the cap- tains for the various class teams have been elected, as follows: Seniors, P. H. Leavitt; Jun- iors, P. C. Nash; Sophomores, P. Gustafson; Freshmen, L. A. Noble. The dates for the 'varsity team have not been finally settled, but games will be played with teams from Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, the midshipmen at Annapolis, the Stevens Institute at Ho- boken, the Lehigh University, and possibly a team from the LLOYD A. NOBLE, Captain Harvard Freshmen Team, Toronto University. A league has been formed among the different colleges, the north- ern division comprising Columbia, Cornell, Hobart and Harvard. Harvard seniors should have a very strong team this year as five members of the present team have already gained their 'varsity letter. The men who were on the team last year are : Captain F. S. Alexander, 'lo; P. H. Leavitt, 'lo; R. P. Smith,

'lo; P. C, Nash, 'ii, and J. K. Downer, 'ii, 82 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY.

Lacrosse in Cleveland. By W. H. McAvoy.

It is several years since the old Indian game was first introduced into Ohio, but only for a brief period of a couple of seasons. An organization known as the Canadian Club of Cleveland selected from their ranks a num- ber of lacrosse lovers and played

several exhibition games, but it appears that their efforts were spasmodic and somewhat on the mushroom order, for they ceased to exist about as rapidly as they were organized, and one season appears to have been the period of their natural existence. How- ever, they manifested great in- terest and went to considerable expense to have a number of the leading exponents of the great old game from Canada play exhibition games where large crowds congregated to witness the contests, but as the games were played in the open, with no admission charged, it proved to be a rather expensive source of amusement, especially when it devolved upon a very limited number of the more enthusiastic to defray expenses. So interest lagged, and the game allowed to pass from the list of local sports, and remained dormant until the spring of 1908, when the game was revived. A notice in a local paper calling attention to a meeting to be held for the purpose of organizing a lacrosse team was very largely attended, and although they were nearly all strangers to each other, a very successful meeting was the outcome, with the result that three teams were put in the field, and the quality of SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 53 lacrosse displayed was far beyond the expectations of the most ardent lover of the sport. The Cleveland Lacrosse Association was formed, composed of three teams, the Clevelands, Spaldings, and O. A. C.'s, and to say that many hot battles were waged would be expressing it mildly. Although handicapped by the necessity of playing on Sunday mornings, large and appreciative crowds were attracted to the grounds at Gordon Park and laughed themselves sore as the less experienced and the unin- iated swiped, scraped, pawed and tumbled about on the green sward overlooking Lake Erie. And now as the season of 1910 is about to open the lovers of the historic old Indian game are tightening the cat gut in the old hickory crooks all anxious to chase the bounding rubber and grow young again as they skip about the green. One of the features of the present organization was a game between the Spaldings and the Clevelands on the University grounds for the championship of the city. The proceeds were turned over to a charitable institute, and a large and enthusiastic crowd attended, the Clevelands winning by a very close margin after a strenuous battle. In all probability the local colleges will soon include lacrosse among their other sports, following the ex- ample of the eastern colleges who have already adopted it. In all, there appears to be a very bright future for the game in Cleveland, a matter that is very gratifying to those having the best interests of the game at heart. THE SPALDING £H^trade-ma^ GUARANTEES lOPWbJ ACCEPT NO g^ QUALITY ^1^^:^ SUBSTITUTE c^ Lally Lacrosses

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No. I OP. Worsted, fashioned. Solid stock colors, Ji^ach, S3.00 Jerseys are being used more No. I aP. Worsted; soliH stock colors. and more by base ball play- ers, especially for early Each. $2.75 Spring and late Fall games. No. I 2XB. Boys' Jersey. "Worsted. Fur- The Spalding tine includes a complete a ss ort m e nt of nished in sizes 26 to 36 inches chest styles and qualities. measurement only. Solid stock colors only. No special orders. Each, $2.00

SPECIAL NOTICE We u-ill furnish any of the ^^^""""^^^^^^^" above solid color Jerseys, {except Nos. 6 and 6X) with one color body and another color {not striped) collar and cuffs in stock colors only at no extra charge.

Spalding Cotton Jerseys No. 6. Cotton, good quality, fashioned, roll collar, full length sleeves.

Colors: Black, Navy Blue. Gray and Maroon only '"''Each, S I .OO No. 6X. Cotton, same as No. 6, but with striped sleeves in following

combinations only : Navy with White or Red stripe ; Black with

Orange or Red stripe; Maroon with White stripe. . Each, S 1 .25 Woven Letters, Numerals or Designs Wc Inio our htil graJc ferteyi, A'o. IP, Lctlen, Numetah and Daigna in iptcial colort at JeaireJ. Prkei quoleJ on application. Designs iuhmitleJ.

PRICES SUBJECT TO ADVANCE WITHOUT NOTICE

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Pncu ir c^ccl January 5, 1910. iuijec/ to ihan£e u-'ilhoul notice. FgtQonadiqnprife} tee i^eiial Canadian dlalcgue. ) uaiij^ Spalding Coat Jerseys

Following sizes carried in slock regularly in all qualities : 28 to 44 inch chest. Other sizes at an advanced orice. We allow two inches for stretch in all our Jerseys, and sizes are marked accordingly. It is suggested, however, that for very heavy men a size about two inches larger than coat measurement he ordered to insure a comfortable fit.

K ) STOCK COLORS Gray Black Maroon Cardinal Royal Blue Peacock Blue Olive Green Pink Yellow Old Gold Orange White Scarlet Navy Columbia Blue Dark Green Irish Green Purple Seal Brown Drab PLAIN COLORS — The above stock colors are supplied in our worsted jerseys (NOT Nos. 6 or 6X;

STRIPES AND TRIMMINGS—Supplied as specUied in any ol the above stock colors ( not more than two colors in any garment al regular prices. Other colors to order only in any quality (EXCEPT Nos. 6 or 6X) aSc. each extra.

The Spalding Coat Jerseys are made of the same worsted yarn from which we manu- facture our better grade Jerseys, Nos. lOP and 12P, and no pains have been spared to turn them out in a well made and attrac- tive manner. Plain solid stock colors (not striped) or one solid stock color body and sleeves with different stock color solid trimming (not striped) on cuffs, collar and front edging. Pearl buttons.

No. I OC. Same grade as our No. lOP. .Each. $3.50

No. I 2C. Same grade "as our No. 12P. •Each. $3.00

No. I OCP. Pockets, otfierwise same as No. IOC. " Each. $4.26 DaDi Spalding Striped and V-Neek Jerseys Note list of stock colors above

No. I OPW Good quality worsted, same grade as No. lOP. Solid stock color body and sleeves, with 6-inch stock color stripe

around body. . . Each. $3.50

Nos. lOPWand 12PW solid stock No. I 2PW. Worsted; solid stock No. 1 2PV Worsted, color body and sleeves with 6-inch colors, with V-neck instead of full stock color stripe around body. collar as on regular jerseys. Each, SS.OO Each, $3.00

No. I OPX. Good quality worsted, No. I2PX. Worsted, solid stock fashioned ; solid stock color body, color body, with stock color striped with stock color striped sleeves, alternating two usually alternating two inches of sleeves, usually with same color as body, with narrow inches of same color as body, stripes of any other stock color. narrow stripes of any other stock Each, S3.50 Nos. 10PX and 12PX color. . . Each, $3.00 PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOtTT NOTICE

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prices see special Canadian Calalpgu ' 5. 1910. Subiecl lo change wilhoul nolicc. For Canadian 5SI1?JHE SPALDING((PJ) TRADE-MARK '7S' SPALDIXG SWEATER

No. WJ. Most satisfactory and comfort- able style for automobilists; also useful for training purposes, reducing weight, tramp- ing during cold weather, golfing, shooting, tobogganing, snowshoeing; in fact, for every purpose where a garment is reciuired to give protection from cold or Inclement weather. High collar that may be turned (R)wn, changing it into neatest form of button front sweater. Highest quality special heavv weight worsted. Sizes. 28 to 4 » inches. In stock colors. Each, $8.50 PLAIN COLORS- Sweaters are J STOCK COLORS b any of the colors designaled. al regular prices. Other colors la arder only in any qualil), SOc. each garment extra. SPECIAL NOTICE Uf uill furnish any ol the solid color sweaters with one color bod) and another color not striped collar and culls in slock colors only at no e\tra charge. N. B. —He designate three shades which are sometimes called RED: These are Scarlet, Cardinal and Mai:oon. Where KKD is specilied on order Scarlet will be supplied. sSbsS THE SPALDING QUAlilfV< Spalding Running Shoes No. 2-0. This Running Shoe is made of the finest Kangaroo leather; extreme- ly light and fitting. Best English steel spikes firmly riveted on. Per pair, $6.00 No. lO. Finest Calfskin Running Shoe; lightweight, hand made, six spikes. Per pair, $5.00 No. I IT. Calfskin, machine made, solid leather tap sole holds spikes firmly in place. Per pair. $4.00

No: I I . Calfskin, machine made Per pair. $3.00 Juvenile Running Shoes

No. 1 2. Outdoor Leather Running Shoes, complete with spikes, in sizes 12 to 5 only. Per pair, $2. 50

No. I I 5. Indoor Leather Running Shoes, without spikes, in boys' sizes, 12 to 5 inclusive, only Pair.S2.00 Indoor Running Shoes with or Without Spikes No. III. Fine leather, rub- ber tipped sole, with spikes. Per pair, $4.00 No. 112. Leather shoe, special corrugated rubber tap sole, no spikes. $3. CO

No. I I 4. Leather shoe, rub- ber tipped, no spikes. $2. 50 ^ Indoor Jumping Shoes With or Without Spikes

No. 2 I O. Hand made, best leather, rubber soles.$5.00

Protection for Spalding special Grips Chamois Pushers Running Slioe Spilces With Elastic No. 5. Fine chamois skin and used with walking, jumping and other athletic shoes. ;No. N. Thick Pair. 25c. wood, shaped No. I. Athletic Grips and perforated to accomodate Selected cork, shaped to fit hollow of hancU . ^^r> 1 6c«,

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cffei.t Januart) 5, 1910. Subject lo change wilhoul nodce f^ot Canadian prices jee_igeiial Canadian Calalpgus. SEETHE SPAbDING TRADEMARK "^rr/v^ m QUALITY

Spalding Long Distance Running Shoes

Made to stand up under ^1 unusual conditions- No. MH bad roads, roug-h, hilly No. MO and uneven, macadam, dirt, asphalt, brick or No.MH. High cut. Corrugated tap rub wood. Made after sug- No. MO. Low cut. Corrugated tap rub- her sole and cushioned leather heel; spe gestions of men who are ber sole and cushioned leather heel; spe- cial quality black leather uppers. Full fin competing in long dis- cial quality black leather uppers. Full fin- tance races continually ished inside so as not to hurt the feet in I ished inside so as not to hurt the feet in "n^'er every conceiv- a long race. Hand sewed Pair, S5.00 a long race. Hand sewed Pair, $6.00 ' ' able condition. « /YVlRBTHOf4" Built to win. The same models as used by many of the competitors in the famous WJ%aeai>«uv races at the 1908 Olympic Games, London, and in the most important distance races in this country since then. Spalding Cross Country, Jumping and Hurdling Shoes

No. 14C^^^^P No. 14H^^^^^ No.14J^^'''^P N

No I 4C. Cress Country Shoe, finest No. I 4H. Jumping and Hurdling No. I 4j. Calfskin Jumping Shoe,

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in t'.ncci c//ci( January 5, I'JIU. Subject (o c/u/i^t uilhoul i al Lanadian Cu/aA»t'u . GUARANTEES' Stu?e THE SPALDING TRADEMARK SPALDING OUTDOOR y"'^-"^'>°'^, Athlehc Suits — —

Combination prices Will be quoted on One or more suits as specified.

ConsisUng of 'No. IS SUIT RetaU No. 6E Shirt, white. $ .50

No. 4 Running Pants. , .50 No. K Shoes .85 Price, if articles composing outfit are purchased singly. $1.85 Combination Price, $1.55 Striping Pants down aides or around waist. 20c. pair extra

Consisting of ^®« ^S SUIT ^^,3,,

No. 6E Shirt, white. . $ .50

No. 4 Runnbg Pants. • .50

No. I I Shoes. . ^ 3.00

Price, if articles composing " outfit are purchased singly. $4.00 Combination Price, $3.30 Striping Pant8 down sides or around waist, 20c. pair extra

ansisting of "No. 3S SUIT RetaU

No. 600 Shbrt. . $1.50

No. 3 Running Pants. . 75

No. 1 IT Shoes. . ^ . 4.00

Price, if articles composing ' outfit are purchased singly. $6.2 5 Combination Price, $5.30 Striping Pants down sides or around waist, 20c. pair extra

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icilhqul notice. For Canadian ^rimsie^m^al Canadian Calakgui. 'EbiXI insgtH January 5, 19 1 0._ Suhjecljojihangt: ACCEPT NO GUARANTEES SUBSTITUTE THE SPALDING(CS))TRADEMARK QUALITY SPALDING Boys' Athletic

Combination prices will be SUITS quoted on One or more suits as specified.

No. IB SVIT— Consisting of Retail

No. 6E Shirt. . . . . $ .50

No. 6 Running Pants. . . .35 No. K Shoes • .85 No. 3JB Sweater (any stock color) 3.50

Pnce, it separate articles composing outht are , purchased singly. .... $ 3.20 Combination Prtce $4.45 Striping pants dowyi sides or around waist, 20c. pair extra

No. 2B SUIT— Consisting of Retail

*. No. 6E Shir*.. . . . $ .50

r^o, 6 Running Pants. . . .35 No. K Shoes 85

No. 1 Bathrobe. ... . 2.50 Price, if separate articles c6mposing outfit are I~I~ ^ purchased singly.' .... $4.20 Combination Price $3«70 Striping pants down sides or around waist, SOc. pair extra

No. 3B SUIT -Consisting of Ketafl No. 6E Shirt $ .50

No. 4 Running Pants. . . .50

No. 1 2 Running Shoes, iizes 1 to 6,

with spikes fos outdoor running. . 2.50 No. 3JB Sweater (any stock color) 3.50 Price, if separate articles composing outfit are _ purchased singly. .... $7.00 Combination Price $6»00 Striping pants down aides or arQund waist, SOc, pair fxtra

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SPALDING Gymnasium Apparatus

MANY years' experience is behind Spalding Gymnasium Apparatus. The most thoroughly equipped and largest plant of its kind in the world makes possible the highest grade of apparatus at the lowest cost of manufacture. Apparatus of the highest grade— Spalding- insures safety to the users, saves the necessity of constant supervision of parts, gives freedom from worry and adds valuable time to the day's programme, does not *'eat its head off in repairs, gives by its durability many years of added service, and proves itself a valuable investment. Every piece of Spalding apparatus is manufactured and sold under the Spalding Guarantee, and the Spalding Guarantee for 30 years has meant somethmg. To those contemplating the purchase of Gymnasium Apparatus we solicit a careful comparison of quality. The quality of apparatus selected is a potential factor in the success of the gymnasium. We will be glad to prepare plans and submit sug- gestions for college, playground or private equipments. Our experience, knowledge and facilities are freely offered to anyone interested.

A. G. SPALDING & BROS., Inc. Gymnasium Contract Department CHICOPEE, MASS. OCr= ACCEPT NO fl SUBSTITUTE SZB )h;MiHi'/Mrl!41l^g[ Spalding Spalding Worsted Patent Combination Swimming Suit Bathing Trunks Best quality worsted. Furnished in solid color only. Black. Navy Blue and Gray. Shirt has com- bination supporter. Arm holes extra large and fas- tens to trunks at side with No. I. Worsted, full invisible catches, makinp fashioned, best quality a tight fitting neat combi- in Navy, Black. White nation. White canvas belt with adjustable and Maroon. $2.60 No. 2. Cut worsted, buckle forms part of Shirtof No.3R in Navy and Black. SI. 25 trunks, no drawing tape to knot or break. Pocket for change, etc., inside of trunks. Planner Bathing A thoroughly up-to-date' and comfortable Knee Pants swimming suit. No. 3R.. Suit, $5.00 No. F. Good quality Gray or Navy flannel knee Expert Racing and Swimming pants; fly front; belt loops. Suits Loo.se fitting and just the thing for those whodislike No. 2R.. Mercerized cotton, Navy Blue, bathing tights. S2.00 silky finish, and sheds water readily ; Cotton buttons over shoulders. Suit, S2.00 Bathing Trunks No. I R. Cotton, Navy Blue, light in No. 60 I . Navy Blue; weight, snug fitting. Buttons over No. 3R Red or White stripes. fihouidcrs. Suit, I $ .OO Per pair, 60c. Spalding One-Piece Bathing No. 602. Solid Suits „„.r Navy No. 743. Men'ssizes, Blue. Per pair, 3 Be. 32 to 44 inch chest; fancy stripes; button in front 76c. No. 603. Fancy stripes. No. I B. Boys' sizes, 52 24 to 32 inch chest; fancy stripes; button in front; BOc . Per pair, No. 50. Sleeveless, 2Bc, cotton; solid Navy Blue; button at shoulders. VSc Spalding Official Association Bathing Slippers Swimming Collars and Jackets No. I 3. White No. WPC. canvas. With Used to soles to give distinguish protection swimmers to the feet. in match Surf Riding with Collar. Any races, the Inflated Style Size. Per pair, BOo. caps being No. E, An inflated collar, "ead, for Uje. made in a made with waterproof canvas outer cover, Spalding Waterproof variety of colors. Also and fine quality rubber inner Canvas add interest to water polo tube for in- Bag games by enablinir spec- Soiid Blocks Aation. Complete with canvas straps to tators to pick out easily go under arms and over shoulders. A the players on opposing most reliable, simple and quickly adjusted swimming teams. Each, »l,00 collar and life preserver. Can be_used also as boat seat, etc. Inflated Collar. Each, S3.00 No. I . Made of canvas, No. N. This jacket is filled with solid blocks of indurated fibre, more buoyant lined with rubber, and and reliable than ordinary cork jackets. Complete with canvas straps to go thoroughly waterproof under arms and over shoulders. Solid Jacket. Each, $3.00 Each. SI .OO Spalding Cork Swimming Jackets and Collars These jackets and collars are covered with a close woven waterproof canvas and stuffed with ground cork. No. I . Jacket for adults, weight 2\ lbs. Ea , S2.00 No. 2. Jacket for children, Vi lbs. 1 weight Ea.,S .75 | No. 3. Collars for adults or children. ^ I .OO Ayvad's Water Wings No. I. Plain white. Each.aBc. | No. 2. Variegated colors. Each, 3Bo,

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in c/e<( Jjnud'j 5, 1910 Subject (o (.hange uilhoul nodcc For CanaJic 1 5cf ipccial Canadian Lj SUBSTITUTE THESRALDINGiaDTRADE-MARK QUALITY Spalding Two Piece Bathing Suits AIX STYLES FURNISHED IN SIZES 28 TO 44 INCH CHEST MEASUREMENT

No. 606 No< 608 No. 28 No. 396 No. 396B No. 195 No. 605. Sleeveless, cotton, Navy Blue. Suit. 75c. No. 195. Sleeveless, fancy worsted, with attrac- tive striping No. 606. Sleeveless, cotton, in Navy Blue, with on shirt and pants in following colors :

Black trimmed ; either Red or White trimmings on shirt; plain Red ; Navy trimmed Gray Gray trimmed Navy; Navy trimmed White. Suit,,$3.50 pants Per suit, $ I .OO

No. I No. 608. Sleeveless, finest quality cotton, trimmed 6 4. Quartersleeve.finequality worsted, striping on shirt and pants in following colors only : Navy pants and shirts. Colors : Navy and Red or Navy trimmed Gray; Navy trimmed White; Gray trimmed and White only. - . Per suit, S 1 .25 Navy ; Navy trimmed Red. . . Per suit. $3.75 No. 28. Quarter sleeve, cotton, fashioned, mercer- No. 196. "V" Neck, sleeveless, fancy worsted, ized silk trimming in following colors only : Navy with striping on shirt and pants in following colors trimmed Red ; Navy trimmed White. Suit. S 1 .50 only : Black trimmed Red; Navy trimmed Gray; Gray Fine quality cut worsted, in plain Navy, No. 600. trimmed Navy; Navy trimmed White. Suit, S4.0LO Black or Maroon; sleeveless style. Per suit. $3.00 No. I I O. Sleeveless, worsted, full fashioned, best No. 60 I . Fine quality cut worsted in plain Navy, quality. Navy, Black or Maroon. . Suit. S5.00 Black and Maroon; quarter sleeve. Suit S3. 26 No. III. Quarter sleeve, striped worsted, same No. 396. Sleeveless, fine quality worsted, with quality as No. 110, in following colors only: Maroon plain pants, either Black or Navy Blue, and shirt trimmed White ; Black trimmed Orange ; Navy striped two inches each color alternately in follow- trimmed white. . Per suit, $5.50 ing combinations: Red and Black, Red and White, Navy and Red, Black and Orange, Cardinal and No. 96. "V" Neck, sleeveless, light weight sweater Gray, Royal Blue and White, Maroon and White. yarn, solid colors; trimmings of different color in Per suit, $3.50 following combinations : Gray and Navy, Navy and White, Black and Light Blue, Per suit. No. 396B. Sleeveless, fine quality worsted, with $6.50 plain pants, either Black or Navy Blue, and shirt No. 295. Sleeveless, extra quality fashioned wor- with 4-inch stripe around body in following combi- sted, with attractive striping on shirt and pants in

nations : Navy and White, Black and Orange, Black following colors : Gray trimmed Navy , Navy trim-

&nd Red, Gray and Cardinal. . Per suit. S3.50 med Gray; Navy trimmed White. Per suit, $6.00

110 _ No. Ill No. to NO. S»8

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"i&icei in eject January 5, 1910. Subject to changt without notice For Canadian pricei gee special Canadian Lalaipgue, The Spalding "OFFIQAL I I

I National League Ball I ^-^ i i

?? Is in a class by' itself. It has no rival, even in aijproxiinate excellence. It has attained ;!;: manufacture where the genius of unable to conceive of p a deiE;ree of perfection in man seems |: I any design for its injprovement. The Spalding Ball has reached this high stage of develop- |l from very modest beginnings. Time was when American boys had to be satisfied fi ment ^^ with a base ball composed of a slice from a rubber shoe, some yarn from their dad's woolen f- ^ of leather bought from the village cobbler and deftly wrapped and I sock and a cover made |j

patient mother, after her day's work was done. But that time is no U_ sewed on by their ^

'4 more; for, whatever may be true of the doughnuts and pies that "mother used to make," |-

all remember how good they were the home-made creations of our maternal ^j —and we — ^ Bros, ^ ancestry in the base ball line had to give way when the house of A. G. Spalding & ij;: " I entered that field, and long ago the Spalding Official National League" Ball | supremacj'. P distanced all competition in the race for popular i;': P The game of base ball has become our National Game because its integrity has been .'^ yeai-s. identically the same reason, the Spalding "Official I preserved through many For ^ " § National League Ball has won its place in the high esteem of all devotees of the sport. ^ I Like the game in which it is used, its integrity is above suspicion.

It is well for the youth ot America to learn the lesson that while the cheapest things ^ :;jj

always cheapest in the end. The price of jij I are very seldom the best things, the best are the the genuine Spalding "Official National League" Ball is $1.25 each—no more I | f and no less. The market abounds with so-called^' League ," all li-sted at .$1.25 each, ij as " dealer to fi for the sole purpose of deceiving the purchaser and enabling the "just good j;::

|i work the discount scheme on the boy who is not posted.

|i !;'j This is the reason why bright boys always insist upon the Spalding Ball and decline to

I accept any substitute. To many parents, a ball is a ball; but to the American lad who i;!: I knows, only a Spalding Ball is the genuine and Official Ball of the game, and substitution |

of " with him, for that to become §: 'i^ "something equally' as good docs not go he has learned

'ii ::• ,

fi a good ball player and get the greatest pleasure out of the game, he must use the same ball jj!

J:" ?: that all the leading professional players ?^ ^ f^ I use—and this is the Spalding "Official ^^^/^^yy /I ' ^ I National League" Ball. V..^^^^^ C^^^-i^^^ I | sSbsS THE SPALDING iTRADE-MARK'^rLTTf

Spalding ''Omcial National League'>» Bail

Official Ball of the Game for over Thirty Years

DOPTED by the National League in 1878, and the only ball used in Cham- pionship games since that time. Each ball wrapped m tinfoil, packed in a separate box, and sealed in accordance with tne latest League regula- tions. Warranted to last a full game when used under ordinary conditions.

No. 1. Each, $1.25 Per Dozen, $15.00

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Spalding's Official Athletic AJmanac

The Edited by Recognized Official E. Sullivan Authority J. Secretary - Treasurer on all of the Matters Athletic Amateur Published Annually Athletic Union of the

Price, I Cents United States

RECORDS RECORDS A. A. U. Champions Running High Jumping Track and Field Walking Broad Jumping Junior and Senior Shot Putting Individual Throwing the Hammer Indoor Throwing the Discus Swimming Three -Legged Race Indoor Swimming Sack Racing Gymnastic Javelin Kicking Bag Punching Lifting Long Dive Boxing Marathon Road Races Wresthng Parallel Bar Central Association A. A. U. Relay Racing Metropolitan Assoc. A. A. U. Rope Climbing Middle Atlantic Assoc. A. A.U. Running Backwards New England Assoc. A. A. U. Running the Bases Pacific Association A. A. U. Skating South Atlantic Assoc. A. A. U. Stone Gathering Southern Association A. A. U. Pole Vaulting International Meets Winners in Olympic Games Interscholastic Women's Athletic Records

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"Encci 1/1. cjut 1 Januani 5,1910^ Jui(«/_(9_ Change wilhcut noficc Far_ QanaJian J>'iui j<« ^pecjo/ Canadian CataJegui GUARANTEES M BB QUALITY SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY GROUP XII. No. 331. Schoolyard Athletics By J. E. SULLIVAN

President Amateur Athletic Union; HMember Board of Education Greater New York. THE great interest in ath- letics that has developed in the public schools within recent years has led to the compilation of this book with a view to the systemiza- tion of the various events that form the distinctively athletic feature of school recreation. With its aid any teacher should be able to conduct a successful meet, while the directions given for becoming expert in the various lines will appeal to the pupil. Some of the leading athletes have contributed chapters on their specialties: Ray Ewry, holder of the world's high jump record, tells how to practice for that event; , holder of the hurdle and three-legged records, gives hints on hurdle racing and three-legged racing; , all- around champion of America, gives directions for putting the shot; Harry F. Porter, high jump expert, describes how to become proficient in that event. The book is illustrated with photos taken especially for it in public schoolyards. PRICE 10 CENTS

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c/ed January 5, 1910. Subject lu change wilhoul notice. For Canadic ipeciat Canadian CulabgLi Spalding's

Official Base Ball Guide THE 1910 issue of the Guide marks the thirty-fourth year of its publication, and it is universally acknowledged that

it surpasses all previous numbers in the wealth and variety of its contents. The illustrations especially are unusually attract- ive and comprise action pictures of leading players, world's championship scenes, minor league teams, college teams and individual pictures of prominent base ball writers of the United States. The text contains numerous special articles on timely base ball subjects, records, reviews, complete rosters of the big league teams, and the newly revised official playing rules.

"Price 10 Cents

Sent postpaid on receipt of price by any of A. G. Spalding & Bros.' stores (see list on inside front cover) Jk^dt^MufW\

What team has won the American Who holds the Lng distance throw- League championship the great- ing record ? est number of times ? Who hold the record for greatest What team has been a successive number of chances accepted in three-time winner of the Amer- their respective fielding posi- ican Association pennant ? tions? What are the only cases on record Who was the leading batter in 1879? of a team playing three games in Who was the leading pitcher of one day and winning all? the National League in the first What is the time of the shortest year of its existence ? professional game on record ? Who was president of the Chicago What was the greatest number of club in 1876? victories in a major league play- Who was first president of the ing season? National League ? What pitchers have had no-hit Who has led the National League games to their credit in the first basemen in that position the major leagues since 1880? greatest number of times ? What year was overhand pitching Who won the National League bat- first authorized 1 ting championship the greatest What player made an unassisted number of times ? tripleplay in 1909? Who holds the record for succes- What pitchers in the major leagrues sive pitching victories? had over 10 successive victories Who holds the record for pitching to their credit in 1909? most consecutive games ? What championship teams had over Who were the leading batters in the 100 victories in 1909 ? major and minor leagues in 1909? What were the total receipts of Who is the only player that has the World's Championship Series caught a ball dropped from the of 1909? Washington Monument? What was the date of the first 1-0 Who comprise the Grand National professional contest ? All-America Championship What player holds the record for Team ? " circling the bases ? Who were the major league " 300 What major league holds the record hitters in 1909? for greatest number of shut-out Who struck out the most batsmen games in a season ? in the National League in 1909 ? The answers to above questions, and hundreds of others, will be found in the new 1910 issue of OFFICIAL SPALDING'SI RECORD The contents of the 350 pages of the 1910 Record comprise in part the complete official averages of the major and minor leagues for 1909, with standing of clubs and list of previous winners in each organization since its inauguration; a most interesting account of the past year in base ball, presented in chronological order; charts showing the race in all of the major and minor leagues, presenting a graphic illustration of the fluctua- tions of the teams as they advanced or receded from the coveted first position; list of batsmen who have made .400 since 1871; batsmen who have batted .300 in any major league since 1876, etc., etc. The illustrations are an important feature of the book and comprise groups of all the champion teams in the major and minor leagues, world's series scenes, etc. Spalding's Official Base Ball Record will be sent anywhere on receipt of 10 cents by any of A. G. Spalding & Bros.' stores ( see list on inside front cover ). ACCEPT NO THE S'me SPALDING QUALITY

fDiirand-Steel] ^te lockers M^

Wooden lockers are objectionable* because they attract vermin, absorb odors, can be easily broken into, and are dangerous on account of fire. Lockers made from wire mesh 6t expanded metal afford little secur* Ity, as they can be easily entered with wire cut* ters. Clothes placed in them become covered! with dust, and the lockers themselves present a poor appearance, resembling animal cages ^ Darand-Steel Lockers are made of finest Some rti6 6/ 6,0 6 DurandSteol Lockers Installed m tn« grade furniture steel and are finished Public Cymnaslums of with Chicago. I2>x IB>x42>, Double Tier. gloss black, furnace-baked japan (400°), comparable Durand- Steel Lockers are usually built with to that used on hospital ware, which will never flake doors perforated full length in panel design with sides off nor require refinishing, as do paints and enamels. and backs solid. This prevents clothes in one locker from coming in contact with wet garments in adjoining lockers, while plenty of venti- lation is secured by having the door perfo- rated its entire length, but, if the purchaser prefers, we perforate the backs also. ,, The cost of Dnrand-Steel Lockers is no more than that of flrst-class wooden lockers, and they last as long as the building, are sanitary, secure, and, in addition, are fire-proof.

The following Standard Sizes are those most commonly used: DOUBLE TIER SINGLE TIER 13 X 12 X 36 Inch 12 X l2xeo Inch IS X IB X 36 Inch IB X IB xeo Inch I2x 12x42 Inch 12x I2x 72 Inch ISx IB X42 Inch IB X IB X72 lnc»\ Special Sizes made to order.

We are handling lockers as a special coj- ^tract business, and shipment will m every case be made direct from the factory in Chicago. If you will let us know the num- ber of lockers, size and arrangement, we shall be glad to take up, through corrs» •U boontrt In Deubl* TIm Thrss Lockers In •Ingle Tier spondence, the matter of price*.

PROMPT UTTENIION GIVEN TO I FOR COMPLETE LIST Of STORES km COMMUNICATIONS A. G. SPALDING &. BROS. SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER ADDRESSED TO US STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES OF THIS Boot

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1HE following selection of items from their latest Catalogue will give an idea of the great variety of ATHLETIC GOODS manufactured by A. G. SPALDING & BROS. SEND FOR A FREE COPY.

Archery Gloves — Numbers, Compet- Shoes Base Ball — [itors' Jumping Bat Boxing Chamois, Fencing Running Cricket Cricket Foot Ball Skating Striking Fencing Sliding, Base Ball Squash Uniform Foot Ball Pants- Tennis Balls- Golf Base Ball Shot- Handball Basket Ball Athletic Basket Hockey, Ice Foot Ball, College Indoor Cricket Glove Softener Foot Ball, Rugby Massage Field Hockey Goals Hockey, Ice Skates- Foot, College Basket Ball Running Ice Foot, Rugby Foot Ball Pennants, College Roller Foot, Soccer Hockey, Ice Plates- Skis Golf Golf Clubs Base Ball Shoe Sleeve, Pitchers Hand Golf Counters Home Snow Shoes Indoor Golfette Marking, Tennis Squash Goods Medicine Gymnasium, Home Pitchers' Box Straps— Playground Gymnasium Board Pitchers' Toe Base Ball Squash Hammers, Athletic Teeing, Golf For Three- Tennis Hats. University Platforms, Striking Legged Race Volley Head Harness Bag Skate Water Polo Health Pull Poles- Stockings Bandages. Elastic Hockey Sticks, Ice Vaulting Striking Bags Bathing Suits Hole Cutter, Golf Polo, Roller. Goods Suits Bats- Hole Rim, Golf Posts Basket Ball Base Ball Horse, Vaulting Backstop, Tennis Gymnasium Cricket Hurdles, Safety Lawn Tennis Gymnasium, Belts Hurley Goods Protectors Ladies' Caps- Indian Clubs Abdomen Running Base Ball Jackets Base Ball Body Soccer University Fencing Eye Glass Swimming Water Polo Foot Ball Push Ball Union Foot Chest Weights Javelins Quoits Ball Circle, Seven-Foot Jerseys Rackets, Tennis Supporters Coats, Base Ball Knee Protectors Rings— Ankle Collars, Swimming liacrosse Exercising Wrist Corks. Running Lanes for Sprints Swinging Suspensories Covers, Racket Lawn Bowls Rowing Machines Sweaters Cricket Goods Leg Guards- Roque Tether Tennis Croquet Goods Base Ball Sacks, for Sack Tights Discus, Olympic Cricket Racing Full Dumb Bells Foot Ball Score Board, Golf Wrestling Emblems Score Books- Knee Markers, Tennis Score Tablets, Equestrian Polo Base Toboggans Masks- Shirts— [Ball Exerciser, Home Trapeze Base Ball Athletic Felt Letters Fencing Trunks- Base Ball Bathing Fencing Sticks Nose [inal Shoes Field Hockey Masseur, A b d o m" Velvet Base Ball Worsted Flags- Mattresses Basket Ball College Megaphones Bowling Umpire Indica- Foul. Base Ball Mitts- Clog Uniforms [tor Marking, Gulf Base Ball Cross Country Wands, Calis- Foils, Fencing Handball Cricket thenic Foot Balls- Striking Bag Fencing [ation Watches, Stop Association Moccasins Foot Ball, Associ- Water Wings College Nets- Rugby Foot Ball, College Weights, 56-lb. Cricket Foot Ball, Rugby Whitely Exer- Glasses, Base Ball Golf Driving Foot Ball, Soccer cisers Sun Tennis Golf W r e s 1 1 i n g Automobile Volley Ball Gymnasium Equipment standard Policy

A Standard Quality 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 Quality. To market his goods through the jobber, a manufacturer must provide a profit for the jobber as well as 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 salesman, when booking his orders, to figure out attractive profits to both the jobber and 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 his order from the retailer. However, these deceptive high list prices are not fair to the consumer, who does not, and. 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 var>' with local trade conditions. Under this system of merchandising, 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 practically eliminated. This demoralization always reacts on the manufacturer. The jobber insists on lower, and stil! lower, prices. The manufacturer in his turn, meets this demand for the lowering of prices by the

only way open to him, viz. : the cheapening and degrading of the quality of his product The foregoing conditions became so intolerable that, ten years ago, in 1899, A. G. Spalding •*& Bros, determined to rectify this demoralization in the Athletic Goods Trade, and inaugurated what has since become known as "The Spalding Policy." The "Spalding Policy" eliminates the jobber entirely, so far as Spalding Goods are concerned, and the retail dealer secures his supply of Spalding Athletic Goods direct from the manufacturer under a restricted retail price arrangement by which the retail dealer is assured a fair, legitimate and certain profit on all Spalding Athletic Goods, and the consumer is assured a Standard Quality 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—The user is assured of genuine Official Standard Athletic Goods, and the same fixed prices 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 ahead of their respective seasons, and this enables us to provide the necessary quantity and absolutely maintain the Spalding Standard of Quality. All retail dealers handling Spalding Athletic Goods are required to supply consumers at our regular printed catalogue prices—neither more nor less— the same 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 alfke, and no special rebates or discriminations are allowed to anyone. Positively, nobody; not even oflicers, managers, salesmen or other employes of A. G. Spalding & Bros., or any of their relatives or personal friends, can buy Spalding Athletic Goods at a discount from the regular catalogue prices.

This, briefly, i.s the "Spalding Policy," which has already been in successful operation for the past ten years, and will be mdefinitely continued. In other words, " The Spalding Policy " is a "square deal " for everybody.

A. G. SPALDING & BROS. By ^^^^^^^^^^^W. PEESIDUfT. ^^ standard Quality

An article that is universally given the appellation "Standard" is thereby conceded to be the Criterion, to which are compared all other things of a similar nature.

For instance, the Gold Dollar of the United States is the Standard unit of currency, because it must legally contain a specific proportion of pure gold, and the fact of its being Genuine is guaranteed by the Government Stamp thereon. As a protection to the users of this currency against counterfeiting and other tricks, considerable money is expended in maintaining a Secret Service Bureau of Experts. Under the law, citizen manufacturers must depend to a great extent upon Trade-Marks and similar devices to protect themselves against counterfeit products—without the aid of "Government Detectives " or " Pubhc Opinion " to assist them.

Consequently the "Consumer's Protection " against misrepresentation and "in- ferior quality" rests entirely upon the integrity and responsibility of the "Manufacturer."

A. G. Spaldmg & Bros, have, by their rigorous attention to "Quality," for thirty- three years, caused thek" Trade-Mark to become known throughout the world as a Guarantee of Quality as dependable in their field as the U. S. Currency is in its field.

The necessity of upholding the guarantee of the Spalding Trade-Mark and main- taining the Standard Quality of their Athletic Goods, is, therefore, as obvious as is the necessity of the Government in maintaining a Standard Currency.

Thus each consumer is not only insuring himself but also protecting other con- sumers when he assists a Reliable Manufacturer in upholding his Trade-Mark 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 insisting that our Trade-Mark be plainly stamped on all athletic goods which they buy, because without this precaution our best efforts towards maintaining Standard Quality and preventing fraudulent substitution will be ineffectual.

Manufacturers of Standard Articles invariably suffer the reputation of being high-priced, and this sentiment is fostered and emphasized by makers of "inferior goods," with whom low prices are the main consideration.

A manufacturer of recognized Standard Goods, with a reputation to uphold and a guarantee to protect, must necessarily have higher prices than a manufacturer of cheap goods, whose idea of and basis for a claim for Standard Quality depends principally upon the eloquence of the salesman.

We know from experience that there is no quicksand more unstable than poverty in quality—and we avoid this quicksand by Standard Quality.

Cx^;^^^^:..^^^/^!^^^ ATHL ETI C 'iL I BRARY^^H^ A separate book covers every Athletic Sport and is Official and Standard Price 10 cents each

GRAND PRIZE GRAND PRIX

ST. LOUIS, 1904 3 PAL/DING PARIS, 1900 ATHLETIC GOODS ARE THE STANDARD OF THE >V^ORLD A. G. Spalding ^ Bros. MAINTAIN WHOLESALE and RETAIL STORES /n tht FOLLOWING CITIES: NEW YORK CHICAGO ^Ff PHILADELPHIA ST. LOUIS BOSTON KANSAS CITY BALTIMORE MINNEAPOLISMINNl WASHINGTON SAN FRANCISCO

PITTSBURG CINCINNATICI ,

BUFFALO DENVER] SYRACUSE DETROIT NEW ORLEANS.EANS CLEVELAND LONDON, ENGLANDGLAND ATLANTArA hH SEATTLE BIRMINGHAM. ENGLAND DALLAS COLUMBUS EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND ST. PAUL SYDNEY. AUSTRALIA MONTREAL. CANADA Factories ovfncd and operated Jby A.C.Spaidinf & Bros, and where all of Spaldinoi Trade-Marked Athletic Goods are made are located in the following cities!

NEW YORK CHICAGO ^ SAN FRANCISCO . CHICOPEE, MASS. jRROOKLYN BOSTON PHILADELPHIA LONDON, ENG.

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