Section IV of Rule 26 gives the umpire the discretionary power to declare_Spalding's Baseball Guide and Official League Book for 1889

any game forfeited in which he is personally cognizant of the fact of any

single rule having been wilfully violated, the offending team forfeiting

the game then and there. But only in very rare cases should this power be

used in opposition to the wishes of the captain of the team not in fault.

When the rules have been plainly violated and the captain of the team not

in fault claims forfeit, the umpire must enforce the penalty.

THE UMPIRE'S POWER.

Under Section II of Rule 52 the umpire _is invested with the

authority to order any player to do, or to omit to do, any act, as he may

deem it necessary_, to give force or effect to any or all of the

provisions of the code of playing rules. This gives him the authority to

decide all disputed points in a game not expressly covered by the rules,

subject, of course, to legal protest.

JUDGING THE CONDITION OF THE FIELD.

Rule 29 gives the captain of the home club the sole power to decide

whether the field is in condition for play at the hour appointed for

beginning a game. But after a game has been commenced, and it be

interrupted by rain, the umpire alone decides whether the field is in fair

condition for resuming play after such suspension of the game.

THE UMPIRE SOLE JUDGE OF ILLNESS OR INJURY.

Rule 28 makes the umpire the sole judge as to the nature and extent of

the "illness or injury" claimed to disable a player from service on the

field. The captains have nothing to say in the matter. All they can do is

to appeal to the umpire, and abide by his decision.

GAMES STOPPED BY RAIN.

Rule 55 the umpire is prohibited from suspending play in a match game on

account of rain, unless "_rain falls so heavily that the spectators are

compelled by the severity of the storm_, to seek shelter." If the rain is

light, or an ordinary drizzle, it is not sufficient to legalize the

suspension of the play.

THE CAPTAIN ONLY CAN ADDRESS THE UMPIRE.

Rules 53 and 57 are explicit in prohibiting any player, except the

captain of the nine, from addressing the umpire in regard to any decision

he may make; and even the captain can only do so in the case of a question

involving an error in misinterpreting the rules. If the decision disputed

involves only an error of judgment, even the captain has no right to

question the decision. In every case of a violation of this rule, the

umpire must fine the offender _five dollars_, or he himself be liable to

immediate dismissal for violating the rules.

BATSMEN CHANGING POSITION.

Last season a custom came into vogue which virtually violated Section V

of Rule 43. It was the habit some batsmen had of jumping from one batting

position to the other just as the pitcher was about to deliver the ball to

the bat, this act virtually hindering the catcher from properly fielding

the pitched ball. While no rule should prevent a batsman from batting from

either the left or the right batting position at his option it certainly

was never intended to allow the change to be made while play was in

progress: and it therefore becomes the duty of the umpire to interpret

this rule according to its spirit, and to regard the action of a batsman

in jumping from one position to the other while the ball is in play from

pitcher to catcher as hindering the catcher, and in such case he should

declare him out.

INTERFERING WITH A BATTED OR THROWN BALL.

Rule 48 prohibits a base runner from interfering with a fielder

attempting to field a batted ball. The runner has no right to the line of

the base when a fielder is occupying it in the effort to catch a fly ball,

or to field a batted ball; nor can a base runner make any attempt to

hinder or obstruct a fielder from fielding a thrown ball without his being

promptly decided out. In all cases the base runner must run off the line

of the bases to avoid interfering with a fielder standing on the line of

the bases to field a batted ball. Section VIII of Rule 28 says, "_Or

intentionally interferes with a thrown ball_," and the intention is judged

by his effort to avoid interference or not.

PASSED BALLS WHICH GIVE A BASE.

Rule 46, Section IV., states that in the case of a pitched ball which

passes the catcher and then touches the umpire; or if such passed ball

touches any fence or building within ninety feet of the home base, the

runner is entitled to one base without being put out, and can of course

take more at his own risk.

OVERRUNNING FIRST BASE.

The base runner, in running to first base, is only exempt from being

touched out after overrunning the base, when he turns to the right after

overrunning the base. If he crosses the foul line after overrunning,

toward second base, that is tantamount to turning to the left, but so long

as he is on foul ground after overrunning the base, it is immaterial

whether he turns to the left or to the right. The leaving foul ground in

overrunning decides the point against him. It is best, however, always to

turn to the right in returning.

DOUBTFUL DECISIONS IN FAVOR OF THE BATTING SIDE.

The rules expressly make a distinction in favor of the batting side in

all cases where there is any doubt as to the player being fairly out.

Especially is this the case in the case of the batsman's being put out at

first base, for Section IV. of Rule 48 requires the ball to be securely

held by the base player "_before_" the runner touches the base in order to

put him out, and the rub applies to the touching out of all base runners

on bases; the words being "_before_" the runner reaches the base, if at

the same time, he--the runner--is not out. Time and again were base

runners unfairly decided out last season in cases where the ball was held

by the base player simultaneously with the runner's touching the base,

every such decision being illegal.

In regard to the umpire's enforcement of Rule 48, President Young says,

"Too many base runners are decided out when the ball is held by the base

player simultaneously with the runner's reaching the base, which decisions

are illegal." If umpires will strictly enforce the rule it will greatly

increase the chances for base running and team work at the bat.

Mr. Byrne, of the Joint Rules Committee, in joining with Mr. Young in

having this rule enforced, says: "We are doing all we can to encourage

base stealing and a proper attention to the rule, by more frequently

deciding men safe at first, as it will add interest to the game. I

believe, too, that it would be wise in all cases of decision on first base

points for the Umpire to give the base runner the benefit of the doubt."

BATTED BALLS HITTING THE BASES.

Since the first and third bases were placed entirely on fair ground and

within the foul lines, every batted ball touching either the first or

third base bag, must be declared a fair ball no matter where it strikes

after touching either bag. It would be better to have the bags in question

on foul ground, so as to make every batted ball foul that strikes them;

but until this is done, all such batted balls must be declared fair.

COACHERS MUST KEEP WITHIN THEIR LINES.

Captains or their assistants who engage in "coaching" base runners, must

keep within the lines of their designated position, or if they attempt to

coach a runner while standing outside of their position, or to run toward

home base outside the lines of their position, they must be fined five

dollars for each violation of the rule.

OPEN BETTING PROHIBITED.

Rule 58 prohibits open betting on all ball grounds of clubs governed by

the rules of the _National Agreement_. The penalty for a violation of this

rule is the forfeiture of the game which is being played when the rule is

violated; and the Umpire must enforce this rule or be amenable to a

prompt removal from his position.

NO UMPIRE TO BE INSULTED.

Rule 52 states that "the umpire is master of the field from the

commencement to the termination of the game; and he is entitled to the

respect of the spectators, and _any person offering any insult or

indignity to him must be promptly ejected from the grounds_," under the

penalty of a forfeiture of the game.

[**Proofreaders note: the chart has been reformatted to improve

readability**].

NATIONAL LEAGUE SCHEDULE OF CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES FOR 1889.

Boston

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At |At |At |At |At |At |At

--------+-----------+----------+--------+---------+---------+------------

| | | | a.m. | |

" 25| " 30 | " 4 | " 29| " 4,| " 20 | " 25

| | | | p.m. | |

" 26|May 1 | " 6 |July 1| " 5 | " 21 | " 26

" 27| " 2 | " 7 | " 2| " 6 | " 22 | " 27

June 10|July 25 |Aug. 1 |Aug. 8|Aug. 15 |Aug. 12 |Aug. 5

" 11| " 26 | " 2 | " 9| " 16 | " 13 | " 6

" 12| " 27 | " 3 | " 10| " 17 | " 14 | " 7

Aug. 29|Aug. 26 |Sept. 19 |Sept. 23|Sept. 30 |Oct. 3 |Sept. 26

" 30| " 27 | " 20 | " 24|Oct. 1 | " 4 | " 27

" 31| " 28 | " 21 | " 25| " 2 | " 5 | " 28

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New York

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At |At |At |At |At |At |At

--------+-----------+----------+--------+---------+---------+------------

| | | | | a.m. |

" 9| " 4 | " 3 | " 25| " 20 | " 4, | " 29

| | | | | p.m. |

" 10| " 6 | " 4 | " 26| " 21 | " 5 |July 1

" 11| " 7 | " 5 | " 27| " 22 | " 6 | " 2

June 6|July 22 |July 29 |Aug. 5|Aug. 12 |Aug. 15 |Aug. 8

" 7| " 23 | " 30 | " 6| " 13 | " 16 | " 9

" 8| " 24 | " 31 | " 7| " 14 | " 17 | " 10

" 20| " 20 | " 17 | " 27| " 4 |Oct. 1 | " 24

" 21| " 21 | " 18 | " 28| " 5 | " 2 | " 25

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Philadelphia

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At |At |At |At |At |At |At

--------+--------+----------+--------+---------+---------+------------

| | | | | | a.m.

" 3| " 14| " 25 | " 20| " 25 | " 29 | " 4,

| | | | | | p.m.

" 4| " 15| " 26 | " 21| " 26 |July 1 |" 5

" 5| " 17| " 27 | " 22| " 27 | " 2 |" 6

July 29|Aug. 1|June 10 |Aug. 12|Aug. 8 |Aug. 5 |Aug. 15

" 30| " 2| " 11 | " 13| " 9 | " 6 | " 16

" 31| " 3| " 12 | " 14| " 10 | " 7 | " 17

Sept. 16| " 22|Aug. 29 |Oct. 3|Sept. 23 |Sept. 26 |Sept. 30

" 17| " 23| " 30 | " 4| " 24 | " 27 |Oct. 1

" 18| " 24| " 31 | " 5| " 25 | " 28 | " 2

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Washington

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At |At |At |At |At |At |At

--------+--------+-----------+--------+---------+---------+------------

| | | a.m. | | |

" 14| " 30| " 9 | " 4,| " 29 | " 25 | " 20

| | | p.m. | | |

" 15|May 1| " 10 | " 5|July 1 | " 26 | " 21

" 17| " 2| " 11 | " 6| " 2 | " 27 | " 22

July 22|July 25|June 6 |Aug. 15|Aug. 5 |Aug. 8 |Aug. 12

" 23| " 26| " 7 | " 16| " 6 | " 9 | " 13

" 24| " 27| " 8 | " 17| " 7 | " 10 | " 14

Aug. 22|Aug. 26|Aug. 19 |Sept. 30|Sept. 26 |Sept. 23 |Oct. 3

" 23| " 27| " 20 |Oct. 1| " 27 | " 24 | " 4

" 24| " 28| " 21 | " 2| " 28 | " 25 | " 5

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Chicago

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At |At |At |At |At |At |At

-------+---------+-----------+----------+---------+---------+------------

May 28|May 22|May 13 |May 17 |May 3 |Apr. 24 |Apr. 29

" 29| " 23| " 14 | " 18 | " 4 | " 25 | " 30

May 30| " 24| " 15 | " 20 | " 6 | " 26 |May 1

a.m.| | | | | |

" 30| " 25| " 16 | " 21 | " 7 | " 27 | " 2

p.m.| | | | | |

" 19| " 16| " 12 | " 9 | " 15 | " 30 | " 26

" 20| " 17| " 13 | " 10 | " 17 | " 31 | " 27

Sept. 9| Sept. 12|Sept. 2 |Sept. 5 |Aug. 26 |Aug. 29 |Aug. 19

" 10| " 13| " 3 | " 6 | " 27 | " 30 | " 20

" 11| " 14| " 4 | " 7 | " 28 | " 31 | " 21

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Cleveland

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At |At |At |At |At |At |At

-------+---------+-----------+----------+---------+---------+------------

May 17|May 13|May 22 |May 28 |May 3| Apr. 24 |Apr. 29

" 18| " 14| " 23 | " 29 | " 4| " 25 | " 30

" 20| " 15| " 24 |May 30 | " 6| " 26 |May 1

| | | a.m. | | |

" 21| " 16| " 25 | " 30 | " 7| " 27 | " 2

| | | p.m. | | |

" 9| " 12| " 16 | " 19 | " 15| " 30 | " 26

" 10| " 13| " 17 | " 20 | " 17| " 31 | " 27

Sept. 12|Sept. 9|Sept. 5 |Sept. 2 | Aug. 26| Aug. 29 | Aug. 19

" 13| " 10| " 6 | " 3 | " 27| " 30 | " 20

" 14| " 11| " 7 | " 4 | " 28| " 31 | " 21

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Pittsburg

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At |At |At |At |At |At |At

-------+---------+-----------+----------+--------+---------+------------

May 13|May 17|May 28 |May 22 |June 1|Apr. 29 |Apr. 24

" 14| " 18| " 29 | " 23 | " 3| " 30 | " 25

" 15| " 20|May 30 | " 24 | " 4|May 1 | " 26

| | a.m. | | | |

" 16| " 21| " 30 | " 25 | " 5| " 2 | " 27

| | p.m. | | | |

" 12| " 9| " 19 | " 16 | " 2| " 26 | " 12

" 13| " 10| " 20 | " 17 | " 3| " 27 | " 13

| a.m. | | | | |

" 6| " 2| " 10 | " 13 | " 20| " 17 | " 23

| p.m. | | | | |

" 7| " 3| " 11 | " 14 | " 21| " 18 | " 24

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Indianapolis

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At |At |At |At |At |At |At

-------+---------+-----------+----------+--------+---------+------------

May 22|May 28 |May 17 |May 13 |June 6|May 8 |June 1

" 23| " 29 | " 18 | " 14 | " 7| " 9 | " 3

" 24|May 30 | " 20 | " 15 | " 8| " 10 | " 4

| a.m. | | | | |

" 25| " 30 | " 21 | " 16 | " 10| " 11 | " 5

| p.m. | | | | |

" 16| " 19 | " 9 | " 12 | " 23| " 30 | " 2

" 17| " 20 | " 10 | " 13 | " 24| " 31 | " 3

a.m. | | | | | |

" 2| " 6 | " 13 | " 10 | " 17| " 30 | " 27

p.m. | | | | | |

Sept. 8| " 7 | " 14 | " 11 | " 18| " 31 | " 28

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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE OF CHAMPIONSHIOP GAMES FOR 1889

Brooklyn

In |In |In |In |In |In |In

------------+----------+---------+-----------+----------+--------+-------

April 17 |April 22 |May 25 |May 11 |May 7 |May 16 |May 20

| | [1] | [1] | | |

" 18 | " 23 | " 26 | " 12 | " 8 | " 17 | " 21

| | [2] | [2] | | |

" 20 | " 24 | " 27 | " 13 | " 9 | " 18 | " 22

[1] | | | | | [1] |

" 21 |Aug. 27 | " 28 | " 14 | " 10 | " 19 | " 23

[2] | | | | | [2] |

[1] | | | [1] | | | [1]

" 30 | " 29 | " 7 | " 14 | " 11 | " 4 | "7

| | | | | [2]

[2] | | | [2] | | |

July 1 |Oct. 8 | " 8 | " 15 | " 12 | " 4 | " 8

Sept. 17 | " 9 |Oct. 12 |Aug. 22 |Aug. 17 |Aug. 10 |Aug.13

| | [1] | | [1] | [1] |

" 18 | " 10 | " 13 | " 24 | " 18 | " 11 | " 14

| | [2] | [1] | [2] | [2] |

" 19 | " 11 | " 14 | " 25 | " 20 | " 12 | " 15

| | | [2] | | |

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[Footnote 1: Saturday]

[Footnote 2: Sunday]

Athletics

In |In |In |In |In |In |In

---------+----------+---------+-----------+----------+--------+---------

May 2 |April 25 |April 28 |May 7 |May 11 |May 20 |May 16

| | [2] | | [1] | |

" 3 | " 26 | " 29 | " 8 | " 12 | " 21 | " 17

| | | | [2] | |

" 4 | " 27 | " 30 | " 9 | " 13 | " 22 | " 18

[1] | [1] | | | | | [1]

" 5 |May 25 |Aug. 27 | " 10 | " 14 | " 23 | " 19

[2] | [1] | | | | | [2]

| | | [1] | | | [1]

" 20 | " 28 | " 29 | " 7 | " 4 | " 11 | " 14

[1] | | | [2] | | | [2]

" 21 | " 29 |Oct. 8 | " 8 | " 4 | " 12 | " 15

[2] | | | | | |

Oct. 3 |Sept. 21 | " 9 |Aug. 13 |Aug. 10 |Aug. 17 |Aug. 22

| [1] | | | [1] | [1] |

" 5 | " 23 | " 10 | " 14 | " 11 | " 18 | " 24

[1] | | | | [2] | [2] | [1]

" 6 | " 24 | " 11 | " 15 | " 12 | " 20 | " 25

[2] | | | | | | [2]

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[Footnote 1: Saturday]

[Footnote 2: Sunday]

Baltimore

In |In |In |In |In |In |In

---------+------------+---------+-----------+----------+--------+---------

April 28 |June 23 |May 2 |May 16 |May 20 |May 11 |May 7

[2] | [2] | | | | [1] |

" 29 | " 24 | " 3 | " 17 | " 21 | " 12 | " 8

| | | | | [2] |

" 30 | " 25 | " 4 | " 18 | " 22 | " 13 | " 9

| | [1] | [1] | | |

May 1 | " 26 | " 5 | " 19 | " 23 | " 14 | " 10

| | [2] | [2] | | |

| | | | [1] | [1] |

" 20 | " 7 | " 20 | " 4 | " 7 | " 14 | " 11

| | [1] | | [2] | [2] |

" 22 | " 8 | " 21 | " 4 | " 8 | " 15 | " 12

[1] | | [2] | | | |

Sept. 27 | Oct. 12 |Sept. 17 |Aug. 10 |Aug. 13 |Aug. 22 |Aug. 17

| [1] | | [1] | | | [1]

" 28 | " 13 | " 18 | " 11 | " 14 | " 24 | " 18

[1] | [2] | | [2] | | [1] | [2]

" 29 | " 14 | " 19 | " 12 | " 15 | " 25 | " 20

[2] | | | | | [2] |

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[Footnote 1: Saturday]

[Footnote 2: Sunday]

Columbus

In |In |In |In |In |In |In

---------|------------|----------|-----------|----------|--------|-------

April 25|April 22 |April 17 |May 20 |May 16 |May 7 |May 11

| | | | | | [1]

" 26 | " 23 | " 18 | " 21 | " 17 | " 8 | " 12

| | | | | | [2]

" 27 | " 24 | " 19 | " 22 | " 18 | " 9 | " 13

[1] | | | | [1] | |

June 23 |June 19 | " 20 | " 23 | " 19 | " 10 | " 14

[2] | | [1] | | [2] | |

| | | | [1] | [1] |

" 25 | " 21 | " 28 | " 11 | " 14 | " 7 | " 4

| | | | [2] | [2] |

" 26 | " 22 | " 29 | " 12 | " 15 | " 8 | " 4

| [1] | [1] | | | |

Sept. 21 |Sept. 28 |Oct. 3 |Aug. 17 |Aug. 22 |Aug. 13 |Aug. 10

[1] | [1] | | [1] | | | [1]

" 22 | " 29 | " 4 | " 18 | " 24 | " 14 | " 11

[2] | [2] | | [2] | [1] | | [2]

" 24 | " 30 | " 5 | " 20 | " 25 | " 15 | " 12

| | [1] | | [2] | |

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[Footnote 1: Saturday]

[Footnote 2: Sunday]

Cincinnati

In |In |In |In |In |In |In

---------+------------+----------+---------+----------+---------+------

| | | [1] | [1] | |

" 14 | " 30 | " 4 | " 9 | " 26 | " 26 | " 30

| | | [2] | [2] | |

" 15 |June 1 | " 5 | " 10 | " 27 | " 27 |May 1

[1] | [1] | | | | [1] |

" 16 | " 2 | " 6 | " 11 | " 28 | " 28 | " 2

[2] | [2] | | | | [2] |

| | | | | | [1]

" 27 | " 24 | " 3 | " 30 | " 8 | " 26 | " 30

[1] | | [1] | | | | [2]

" 28 | " 25 | " 5 | " 31 | " 9 | " 27 |July 1

[2] | | | | | |

| | [1] | | | [1] |

" 2 | " 31 | " 9 | " 14 | " 18 | " 22 | " 28

| [1] | | [1] | | [2] | [1]

" 4 |Sept. 1 | " 10 | " 15 | " 19 | " 23 | " 29

| [2] | | [2] | | | [2]

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[Footnote 1: Saturday]

[Footnote 2: Sunday]

Louisville

In |In |In |In |In |In |In

---------+------------+----------+---------+-----------+---------+--------

[1] | | | | [1] | |

" 9 | " 4 | " 14 | " 30 | " 5 | " 30 | " 26

[2] | | | | [2] | |

" 10 | " 5 | " 15[1]|June 1 | " 6 |May 1 | " 27

| | | [1] | | | [1]

" 11 | " 6 | " 17 | " 2 |Aug. 26 | " 2 | " 28

| | | [2] | | | [2]

| | | | | [1] |

" 31 | " 3 | " 24 | " 27 | " 28 | " 30 | " 27

| [1] | | [1] | | [2] |

Aug 1 | " 4 | " 25 | " 28 |Oct. 3 |July 1 | " 28

| [2] | | [2] | | |

| [1] | | | | | [1]

" 14 | " 8 | " 31 | " 4 | " 5 | " 28 | " 22

[1] | [2] | [1] | | [1] | [1] | [2]

" 15 | " 9 |Sept. 2 | " 5 | " 6 | " 29 | " 23

[2] | | | | [2] | [2] |

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[Footnote 1: Saturday]

[Footnote 2: Sunday]

St. Louis

In |In |In |In |In |In |In

----------+------------+----------+---------+-----------+----------+------

----

| | [1] | | | [2] |

" 30 | " 15 | " 10 | " 4 | " 18 | " 22 | "

| [1] | | | | | [1]

June 1 | " 16 | " 11 | " 5 | " 19 | " 23 | "

[1] | [2] | | | | | [2]

" 2 | " 17 | " 12 | " 6 | " 20 |June 20 | "

[2] | | | | [1] | |

Aug. 2 |July 30 |July 26 |July 22 |July 18 | " 22 |Aug.

| | | | | [1] |

" 3 | " 31 | " 27 | " 23 | " 20 | " 23 | "

[1] | | [1] | | [1] | [2] |

" 4 |Aug. 1 | " 29 | " 24 | " 21 | " 24 | "

[2] | | | | [2] | |

Sept. 7 |Sept. 12 |Sept. 3 |Aug. 30 |Oct. 12 |Oct. 8 |Sept.

[1] | | | | [1] | |

" 8 | " 14 | " 4 | " 31 | " 13 | " 9 | "

[2] | [1] | | [1] | [2] | |

" 10 | " 15 | " 5 |Sept. 1 | " 14 | " 10 | "

| [2] | | [2] | | |

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[Footnote 1: Saturday]

[Footnote 2: Sunday]

Kansas City

In |In |In |In |In |In |In

---------+------------+----------+---------+-----------+-----------+------

---

| [1] | | | [2] | |

" 4 | " 9 | " 30 | " 14 | " 22 | " 18 | " 25

| [2] | | | | | [1]

" 5 | " 10 | " 31 | " 15 | " 23 | " 19 | " 26

| | | [1] | | | [2]

" 6 | " 11 |June 1 | " 16 |June 20 | " 20 | " 27

| | [1] | [2] | | [1] |

July 23 |July 27 |July 30 |Aug. 2 | " 21 |July 18 |Aug. 26

| [1] | | | | |

" 24 | " 28 | " 31 | " 3 | " 22 | " 20 | " 27

| [2] | | [1] | [1] | [1] |

" 25 | " 29 |Aug. 1 | " 4 | " 23 | " 21 | " 28

| | | [2] | [2] | [2] |

Aug. 30 |Sept. 2 |Sept. 12 |Sept. 7 |Oct. 8 |Oct.12 |Oct. 3

| | | [1] | | [1] |

" 31 | " 3 | " 13 | " 8 | " 9 | " 13 | " 5

[1] | | | [2] | | [2] | [1]

Sept. 1 | " 4 | " 14 | " 9 | " 10 | " 14 | " 6

[2] | | [1] | | | | [2]

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[Footnote 1: Saturday]

[Footnote 2: Sunday]

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MOROCCO, 5.00

ADDRESS ALL ORDERS TO

HARRY PALMER,

Care Evening Journal,

CHICAGO, ILL.

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FROM CHICAGO, EAST AND SOUTH

take the

PENNSYLVANIA LINES,

PITTSBURGH, FT. WAYNE AND CHICAGO RAILWAY,

(Fort Wayne Route.)

to Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Harrisburgh, Washington, New

York, And All Eastern Points,

and the

CHICAGO, ST. LOUIS & PITTSBURGH R.R.

(Pan Handle Route,)

Columbus, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Louisville, And All Points South,

and Pittsburgh, and All Points East.

JAS. McCREA, Gen'l Manager, E. A. FORD, Gen'l Pass. Agt.,

Pittsburgh, PA.

C. W. ADAMS, Ass't Gen. Pass. Agt.,

Chicago, ILL.

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MICHIGAN CENTRAL

"The Niagara Falls Route."

[Illustration: SOLID VESTIBULED TRAINS]

Solid vestibuled trains run over the Michigan Central, "The Niagara Falls

Route." between Chicago and Buffalo. These trains are not only equipped

with the finest Wagner Palace Sleeping-Cars, but are made thoroughly

complete by having Vestibuled Dining, Smoking, First-Class and Baggage

Cars, and although constituting the famous "Limited" of the Michigan

Central, carry all classes of passengers without extra charge. These

trains carry through vestibuled Sleeping Cars between Chicago and New

York, via New York Central & Hudson River Railroad, and between Chicago

and Boston, via New York Central and Boston & Albany Railroads. The

eastbound "Limited" also carries a through Sleeper, Chicago & Toronto (via

Canadian Pacific), where connection is made with Parlor Car for Montreal.

Accommodations secured at the Michigan Central Ticket Offices, No. 67

Clark Street, corner Randolph, and Depot, foot of Lake Street, Chicago.

ASHLAND

M.LS. & W.RY.

ROUTE

The Milwaukee, Lake Shore and Western Railway.

THROUGH PALACE SLEEPING AND PARLOR CAR LINE

-BETWEEN-

CHICAGO and MILWAUKEE, and APPLETON,

WAUSAU, and ASHLAND, the GOGEBIC,

PENOKEE and MONTREAL IRON and

MINERAL RANGES, HURLEY,

IRONWOOD, BESSEMER

and WAKEFIELD.

THE DIRECT LIKE TO DULUTH,

And the Manufacturing Centers and Lumbering Districts of Central and

Northern Wisconsin, SHEBOYGAN, MANITOWOC, KAUKAUNA, APPLETON and WAUSAU.

Special Inducements and Facilities offered for the Location of

Manufacturing Establishments. Close Connections at Ashland and Duluth for

Northern Pacific and Pacific Coast Points.

* * * * *

SPORTSMEN:

The best Fishing and Hunting in the Northwest is reached by the ASHLAND

ROUTE, and Excursion Tickets are sold at reduced rates during proper

seasons.

For MUSCALLONGE, BASS, PIKE, and other varieties, go to the Eagle Waters,

Twin Lakes, and Lake St. Germain, Tomahawk and Pelican Lakes, and all

headquarters of the Wisconsin River.

For BROOK TROUT, go to Watersmeet, Great Trout Brook, the Brule, the

Ontonagon, and Lake Gogebic.

For BLACK BASS, go to Lake Gogebic, the best Bass Fishing in the country.

For MACKINAW TROUT, LANDLOCKED SALMON, go to Island Lake, Black Oak Lake,

Trout Lake.

Send to the General Passenger and Ticket Agent for Descriptive and

Illustrated Publications, Maps, Folders, Game Laws, Time Cards and General

Information.

C.L. RYDER, General Agent.,

114 Clark St., Chicago.

ERNEST VLIET, Gen'l Pass. & Tkt. Agt.,

Milwaukee, Wis.

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Chicago and North-Western Railway.

OVER 7,000 MILES

Of steel track in Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota,

Nebraska, Dakota and Wyoming, penetrates the Agricultural, Mining and

Commercial Centres of the WEST and NORTHWEST

The Unrivaled Equipment of the Line embraces Sumptuous Dining Cars, New

Wagner and Pullman Sleepers, Superb day Coaches and FAST VESTIBULED TRAINS

Running direct between Chicago, St, Paul and Minneapolis, Council Bluffs

and Omaha, connecting for Portland, Denver, San Francisco and all Pacific

Coast Points.

ONLY LINE TO THE BLACK HILLS

For Tickets, Rates, Maps, Time Tables and full information, apply to any

Ticket Agent or address the Gen'l Passenger Agent, Chicago, Ill.

J. M. WHITMAN,

General Manager.

H. C. WICKER,

Traffic Manager.

E. P. WILSON,

Gen'l Pass. Agt.

OFFICES:

MINNEAPOLIS OFFICE--13 Nicollet House, and C., St. P. M. & O. Depot.

ST. PAUL TICKET OFFICES--159 East Third St., Western Ave. Station,

Palmer House, Grand Pacific Hotel, Wells Street Depot.

DENVER OFFICE--8 Windsor Hotel Block.

COUNCIL BLUFFS TICKET OFFICES--421 Broadway, at Union Pacific

Depot, and C. & N. W. Railway Depot.

OMAHA TICKET OFFICES--1401 Farnam St., and U. P. Depot.

MILWAUKEE TICKET OFFICE--102 Wisconsin St.

DULUTH, MINN.--112 West Superior St.

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PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS

VIA THE

Burlington Route

C.B.& Q.R.R.

FROM CHICAGO, PEORIA OR ST. LOUIS TO ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS, CONNECTING

AT MINNEAPOLIS AND ST. PAUL FOR ALL POINTS NORTHWEST. TO COUNCIL BLUFFS

AND INTERMEDIATE POINTS IN IOWA, OR TO OMAHA IT IS THE POPULAR LINE. TO

CHEYENNE IT HAS A DIRECT THROUGH LINE. TO ST. JOSEPH AND TO ATCHISON OR

KANSAS CITY IT IS THE DIRECT LINE. TO DENVER

IT RUNS THREE DAILY THROUGH TRAINS FROM CHICAGO, TWO FROM PEORIA, AND ONE

FROM ST. LOUIS.

* * * * *

Tickets via the Burlington Route can be obtained of any coupon Ticket

Agent of connecting lines.

P. S. EUSTIS,

Gen. Passenger & Ticket Agent, Chicago.

THE CHICAGO AND ALTON R.R. IS THE ONLY LINE RUNNING PULLMAN VESTIBULED

TRAINS

--TO--

KANSAS CITY AND ST. LOUIS.

* * * * *

Palace Reclining Chair Cars and Ladies' Palace Day Cars Free of Extra

Charge.

Pullman Palace Buffet Sleeping Cars, Pullman Palace Compartment Buffet

Sleeping Cars, Palace Dining Cars, and Smoking Cars.

For Tickets and all information call on or address

R. SOMERVILLE,

City Passenger and Ticket Agent,

195 SOUTH CLARK STREET,--CHICAGO, ILL.

GRAND UNION PASSENGER DEPOT,

Canal Street, between Adams and Madison Streets

CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL R'Y.

Electric Lighted Vestibuled Trains to St. Paul and Minneapolis.

Finest Dining Cars in the World.

Through Sleeping Cars to Denver.

The route of the first "Golden Gate Special"

Excursion Tickets to Colorado.

Excursion Tickets to California.

Everything First-Class.

First Class people patronize First-Class Lines.

Ticket Agents everywhere sell Tickets over the Chicago, Milwaukee & St.

Paul Railway.

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SEASON OF 1889.

BASE BALL POSTERS,

WINDOW HANGERS,

Colored Score Cards,

Again Adopted by

The National Leape and All Principal Associations.

Inclose 25 Cents in Stamps for Sample Set of Twenty-Four Designs.

JOHN B. SAGE, -- Buffalo, N. Y.

The Pullman Buffet Sleeping Car Line

--between--

THE WINTER CITIES OF THE SOUTH

--and--

THE NORTHWESTERN SUMMER RESORTS,

THE MONON ROUTE GIVES

CHOICE OF 21 INTERESTING TOURIST LINES

VIA

Chicago or Michigan City to Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Louisville Burgin,

and the South.

For further information and descriptive pamphlets of Fishing and Hunting

Resorts, etc., address

E. 0. McCORMICK, Gen'l Passenger Agent.

186 Dearborn St., Chicago, Ill.

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--AND--

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The Sporting Hews and Dramatic Departments of the INTER OCEAN are the

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THE SUNDAY INTER OCEAN

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The Sunday Inter Ocean, Per Year, 2.00

ADDRESS

THE INTER OCEAN,

CHICAGO

The Inter Ocean gives a Prize of $100 to the person or persons guessing

the correct standing of the League Clubs at the end of the season. For

blanks apply to the Inter Ocean.

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THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE.

THE WESTERN SPORTING AUTHORITY.

THE SUNDAY EDITION OF THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE and the DAILY EDITION

throughout the playing season of 1889, will be found, as heretofore,

indispensable to those who desire accurate, reliable and comprehensive

base ball records and reports.

Every club and club-room should keep THE SUNDAY TRIBUNE on file.

THE TURF DEPARTMENT

Of THE TRIBUNE is universally admitted to be without an equal, and during

1889 it will be still further improved. Special telegraphic reports of the

principal running and trotting meetings will be furnished, and particular

attention be given to the performances of the American horses in England.

In other departments of sport THE TRIBUNE will maintain the superiorly it

has so long enjoyed.

SUNDAY EDITION, 24 Pages, per year, $2.00

DAILY TRIBUNE, including Sunday, 8.00

Address

THE TRIBUNE,

CHICAGO, ILL.

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TREMONT HOUSE,

CHICAGO.

The Proprietors of the Tremont would respectfully solicit the patronage

of the League and other traveling Base Ball Clubs, for the season of 1889.

We offer a special rate of

$2.50 Per Day,

And refer to all the League Clubs who have made their home with us, also

to Messrs. A. G. Spalding & Bros., 108 Madison St.

JOHN A. RICE & CO.

M. VAN S. RICE, Manager

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[Illustration: Celebrate Spalding's Baseballs]

Each of following styles are put up in separate box, and sealed.

To Clubs.

Each. Per doz.

No. 1. SPALDING'S LEAGUE BALL, as adopted by the National

League; the finest ball made $1.50 $15.00

No. 1A. SPALDING'S ASSOCIATION BALL 1.25 13.00

No. 1B SPALDING'S BOY'S LEAGUE BALL, a first class ball

for boys, made like our League Ball 1.00 11.00

No. 2. SPALDING'S PROFESSIONAL DEAD BALL, white. The best

dead ball ever made 1.00 11.00

No. 3. SPALDING'S AMATEUR DEAD BALL, white. Especially

adapted for school nines, and for practice .75 8.50

No. 3R. SPALDING'S AMATEUR DEAD BALL, red .75 8.50

No. XX SPALDING'S AMATEUR LIVELY BALL, white. A first-

class lively ball .75 8.50

All above balls are fully warranted.

FINE HORSEHIDE COVER 50-CENT BALLS.

No. 5. SPALDING'S KING OF THE DIAMOND, white. Horsehide

cover, regulation size 50 5.00

No. 5B. SPALDING'S BOY'S PROFESSIONAL BALL, white

Horsehide cover, junior size ball .50 5.00

HORSEHIDE COYER 25-CENT BILLS.

No. 7. SPALDING'S BOY'S FAVORITE. Regulation size and

weight. Horsehide cover .25 2.75

No. 7B. SPALDING'S LEAGUE JUNIOR. Horsehide cover, junior

size .25 2.75

REGULATION SIZE 20-CENT BALLS.

No. 8. SPALDING'S EUREKA BALL, white. Regulation size and

weight .20 2.00

No. 9. SPALDING'S RATTLER BALL, white. Nearly regulation

size .10 1.00

No. 9B. SPALDING'S BOY'S DEAD. An 8-inch ball for boys .10 1.00

THE BOSS JUVENILE 5-CENT BALL.

No. 10. SPALDING'S BOSS BALL, large size, 5 cent ball,

best in the market 50 .50

If you cannot obtain these balls of your local dealer send the price for

sample ball and we will mail free of all charges.

SPALDING'S TRADE-MARKED BATS.

Spalding's Trade-Marked bats were first introduced in 1877, and they have

gradually grown in popularity until now they are used almost exclusively

by all prominent professional and amateur players.

The demand for different styles and lengths of bats has changed as the

batting and pitching rules have changed. Our models have changed so from

year to year that bats of the present are very different from those of a

few years since. We have adopted an entirely new set of models for 1889,

and each crate of our trade-marked bats has four different models and as

many different lengths.

All timber used in these bats is allowed to season from one to two years

before being turned, and the result is we are enabled to make much lighter

and stronger bats than when timber is hastily "kiln-dried," as done by all

manufacturers of cheap goods.

Bach bat is turned by hand, and when found to answer all the requirements

as to shape, size, weight and soundness, the trade-mark is stained on each

bat to insure its genuineness. Each and every one of our trade marked

bats, after it is completed, is carefully weighed, and the weight in

ounces stamped under the trade-mark.

The success and popularity of these bats, which is due to the great care

taken in their manufacture, has brought out many cheap imitations, and we

would caution the trade to see that the Spalding trade-mark is stamped on

each bat. The special attention of professional players is called to our

new "Wagon Tongue Brand" No. 3-0 Bat.

PRICES.

To Clubs

Each. Per

doz.

No. 3-0. SPALDING'S SPECIAL BLACK END "WAGON TONGUE" BAT.

This is a new special quality Bat, selected and

manufactured with more care than any bat made.

Nothing but the very best clear second growth

thoroughly seasoned ash is used. The bats are

turned to special models as used by the leading

League batters. _Oriental Finish_, which is

very durable, and gives a pleasant firm hold for

the hands. Each bat carefully weighed, and trade-

marked, and inclosed in a strong paper bag $1.00 10.00

No. 2-0. SPALDING'S SPECIAL BLACK BAND LEAGUE BAT, made out

of the choicest selected second growth white ash.

Each bat is carefully weighed and the weight in

ounces stamped under the Trade-mark; they are

lathe polished and finished in the highest

possible manner, and we guarantee it to be

superior to any bat made by other manufacturers.

Granulated handle, incased in a strong paper bag. .75 7.50

No. 0.- SPALDING'S BLACK BAND LEAGUE BAT, made from

selected straight grained white ash; highly

polished. Each bat incased in strong paper bag;

and the weight stamped under trade-mark. .50 5.50

No. 1. SPALDING'S TRADE-MARKED ASH BAT, made on four

different models; finished with three coats of

best shellac, and lathe polished. Each bat has the

weight stamped under Trade-mark. .25 3.00

SPALDING'S LIGHTWOOD BATS.

We wish to call the attention of the trade to the elegant manner in which

we are finishing our lightwood bats; we have entirely changed the style

and finish of these bats in a way that is sure to win the approval of

players.

To Clubs

Each. Per

doz.

No. 3. SPALDING'S BLACK BAND BASSWOOD BAT, is made from

selected timber. Each bat has weight stamped under

Trademark, and is finished in elegant manner;

incased in strong paper bag. $.30 $ 3.00

No. 4. SPALDING'S BLACK BAND WILLOW BAT, highly finished.

Each bat has weight stamped under Trade-mark, and

is guaranteed to be the best light wood bat made;

incased in strong paper bag. .50 5.50

SPALDING'S TRADE-MARKED BOYS' BATS.

The demand among the younger generation for a Trade-marked Spalding bat

has been so great that we have taken great pains in getting out a line of

bats for the boys as near as possible like the men's in shape, quality and

general appearance.

To Clubs

Each. Per

doz.

No. 0B. SPALDING'S BLACK BAND TRADE-MARKED BOY'S ASH BAT.

This bat is highly finished, made from selected

timber, and finished in same manner as our No. 00

bat stamped weight; incased in paper bag, 30-34

inches. $ .30 $ 3.00

No. 1B SPALDING'S TRADE-MARKED BOY'S ASH BAT, finished

same style as No. 1; 28 to 30 in. .25 2.50

No. 3B. SPALDING'S TRADE-MARKED BOYS' BASSWOOD BAT, made

after same models as our No. 3 bat, only

proportionately smaller; nicely finished; 28 to 32

inches. .25 2.50

SPALDING'S TRADE-MARKED FANCY BATS.

Owing to large demand for fancy bats, three years ago we placed on the

market our line of Trade-marked Fancy bats, which are superior in every

way to any line of fancy bats ever offered to the trade.

To Clubs

Each. Per

doz.

No. AA. SPALDING'S TRADE-MARKED FANCY ASH BAT, mahogany

finish, with white band Trade-mark;

granulated handle; stamped weight; incased in

strong paper bag. $ .75 $ 7.50

No. BB. SPALDING'S TRADE-MARKED FANCY BASSWOOD BAT, same

finish as the above. .75 7.50

POLISHED, STAINED AND PLAIN BATS.

Each. Per

doz.

No. 21. POLISHED ASH BATS, for men. $ .25 $ 2.5O

No. 24. POLISHED AMERICAN WILLOW BATS, for men .25 2.50

No. 5O. ROSEWOOD FINISH MEN'S BATS, Gilt Band .35 3.00

No. 5O B. ROSEWOOD FINISH BOYS' BATS, Gilt Band .20 2.00

No. 53. POLISHED MAPLE, Colored Band, Youths, 30-32 inch. .10 1.20

No. 56. STAINED AND POLISHED MAPLE, Black Handle, Youths'

30-32 inch. .10 1.20

No. 54. BOYS' MAPLE, Colored Band, 26-28 inch. .05 .60

If you cannot obtain these bats from your local dealer send your order

direct to us.

SPALDING'S TRADE-MARKED CATCHERS' MASK.

The suit for infringement on Catchers' Masks brought against us by F. W.

Thayer of Boston was, after a two years' litigation, decided against us in

the U. S. District Court, and in settlement for back damages we arranged

to protect all of our customers.

Ball players and dealers in Base Ball Goods are cautioned against buying

any Catchers' Masks unless made under license from Thayer, and plainly

stamped "Manufactured under Thayer's Patent."

At present it would be considered unsafe and even dangerous for a catcher

to face the swift underhand throwing of the present day unless protected

by a reliable mask. The increased demand for these goods has brought

manufacturers into the field who, having no reputation to sustain, have

vied with each other to see how _cheaply_ they could make a so-called

mask, and in consequence have ignored the essential qualification,

_strength_. A cheaply made, inferior quality of mask is much worse than no

protection at all, for a broken wire, or one that will not stand the force

of the ball without caving in, is liable to disfigure a player for life.

Our trade-marked masks are made of the very best hard wire, plated to

prevent rusting, and well trimmed, and every one is a thorough face

protector. We make them in four grades, as described below:

Beware of counterfeits. _None genuine without our trade-mark stamped on

each mask._

[Illustration: No. 3-0 Mask.]

[Illustration: No. 2-0 Mask.]

No. 3-0. SPALDING'S NEW PATENTED NECK-PROTECTING MASK.

This mask has a peculiar shaped extension at the

bottom which affords the same protection to the

neck as the mask does to the face. It does not

interfere in the slightest degree with the free

movement of the head, and is the only mask made

which affords perfect protection to a catcher. The

entire mask is constructed of the best hardened

wire, extra heavy padded with goat hair, and the

padding faced with the best imported dogskin,

which is impervious to perspiration, and always

soft and pliable, each. $4.00

No. 2-0. SPALDING'S SPECIAL LEAGUE MASK, used by all

leading professional catchers, extra heavy wire,

well padded with goat hair, and the padding faced

with the best imported dogskin, which is

impervious to perspiration, and retains its

pliability and softness $3.50

No. 1-0. SPALDING'S REGULATION LEAGUE MASK, made of heavy

wire, well padded and faced with horsehide,

warranted first-class in every respect. $3.00

No. 1. SPALDING'S BOYS' LEAGUE MASK, made of heavy wire,

equally as heavy in proportion to size as the No.

2-0 mask. It is made to fit a boy's face, and

gives the same protection as the League Mask. 2.50

AMATEUR MASKS.

[Illustration: Amateur Mask.]

To meet the demand for good masks at a low price, we have manufactured a

line of amateur masks, which is superior to any mask in the market at the

same price. We do not guarantee these masks and believe that our Trade-

Marked Masks are worth more than the difference in price.

No. A. AMATEUR MASK, made the same size and general style as the

League Mask, but with lighter wire, and faced with

leather. (We guarantee this mask to be superior to so-

called League or professional masks sold by other

manufacturers.) $1.75

No. B. BOYS' AMATEUR MASK, similar to No. A Mask, only made

smaller to fit a boy's face. 1.50

Any of the above masks mailed post-paid on receipt of price.

SPALDING'S PATENT CELLULOID UMPIRE INDICATOR,

[Illustration: ]

As shown in the above cut, is intended for the use of BASE BALL UMPIRES

and SCORERS to keep tally of the number of Strikes and Balls that may be

called. The illustration, which represents the exact size of the

Indicator, gives a good idea of its construction and mode of handling. It

can be easily operated by the thumb or finger while held in the palm of

the hand. It has been highly recommended by all League and Association

umpires who have seen it.

Price, each 50¢

By mail postpaid on receipt of price.

CATCHERS' GLOVES.

Spalding's Trade-Marked Catchers' Gloves.

After considerable expense and many experiments we have finally perfected

a Catcher's Glove that meets with general favor from professional catchers.

The old style of open backed gloves introduced by us several years ago is

still adhered to, but the quality of material and workmanship has been

materially improved, until now we are justified in claiming the best line

of catchers' gloves in the market. These gloves do not interfere with

throwing, can be easily put on and taken off, and no player subject to

sore hands should be without a pair. Our new patent seamless palm glove is

admittedly the finest glove ever made, and is used by all professional

catchers. We make them in ten different grades, as follows:

Price of Full Left-Hand Gloves.

No. 3-0. Spalding's Special League Catchers' Gloves. Patented, both

gloves without seams in palm. Full left-hand back stop

glove, made of heaviest Indian-tanned or drab buckskin,

the very best that can be produced. The full left-hand

glove is extra padded and sole leather finger tips to

prevent the low curve balls from breaking or otherwise

injuring the fingers. The right-hand glove is made with

open back and fingerless, thoroughly padded. We especially

recommend this glove for catchers. Each pair packed in

separate box.

$5.00

No. 4-0. Spalding's Special League Catchers' or Fielders' Gloves,

full left-hand soft-tips, lined, drab color buckskin.

$5.00

No. 2-0. Spalding's League Regulation Catchers' Gloves full left-

hand, with tips, good quality buckskin, same style of

gloves as 3-0, not quite so heavy.

$3.50

No. 3.A. Full Left-Hand "Spring Buck" with sole leather tips. $3.00

No. A. Full left-hand buckskin without tips.

$2.50

No. AA. Full left-hand oiled tan sheepskin, without tips.

$1.25

IRWIN'S GLOVES

WE HAVE BEEN MADE SOLE AGENTS FOR THESE GLOVES.

No. 25. Irwin's Celebrated Catchers' Gloves $5.00

No. 25A. " " Infielder's " 3.50

INFIELDERS' GLOVES.

No. XX. Spalding's Drab Buck Infielders' Gloves 2.50

No. X. " White " " " 2.00

BASE BALL FINGERLESS GLOVES OPEN BACK

[Illustration: No. 1-0 Glove.]

No. 1-0. Spalding's League Cat'hrs Gloves made of extra heavy

Indian-tanned buck, and carefully selected with special

reference to the hard service required of them, open back,

both hands fingerless, well padded, and fully warranted.

We especially recommend this glove for catchers 2.50

No. 1 Spalding's Professional Gloves, made of Indian-tanned

buckskin, open back, well padded, but not quite as heavy

as the No. 0 2.00

[Illustration: Nos. E. and F.]

No. B. Spalding's Amateur Gloves, made of buckskin, open back,

well padded and adapted for amateur players, 1.50

No. C. Spalding's Practice Gloves, made of buckskin, open back,

well padded 1.00

No. D. Open back, a good glove at the price, made of light

material. .75

No. E. Boy's size, cheap open back glove. .50

No. F. Youth's size, cheap open back glove. .25

Any of the above Gloves mailed postpaid on receipt of price. In ordering,

please give size of ordinary dress glove usually worn.

SPALDING'S SPECIAL HAND MADE KANGAROO BALL SHOE. IMPROVED FOR 1889.

No. 2-0 ... Price, $7.00.

We now have on the third floor of our New York store a thoroughly

equipped Shoe Factory for the manufacture of fine Base Ball and Athletic

Shoes. This department of our business is under the immediate charge and

supervision of Wm. Dowling, who for several years past has enjoyed the

reputation of being the leading maker of Athletic Shoes in New York. We

employ in this department the most skilful workmen, and use only the very

best material, and are prepared to take special orders and make a special

last for professional players.

The special attention of Ball players is called to our new genuine

KANGAROO BASE BALL SHOE.

The above cut represents this Shoe, which is made from selected genuine

Kangaroo skin, all hand sewed, slipper heel, cut low in front, and wide,

so they can be laced tight or loose as the player likes.

Each pair is provided with porpoise laces, and the whole Shoe made with

reference to comfort and the hard usage required of it.

Our new Hand Forged Shoe Plates--for toe and heel--will be riveted on

when required, without additional expense.

HOW TO MEASURE.

MEASUREMENT BLANKS will be furnished on application, or a player can take

a piece of manilla paper of sufficient size, and by following the

directions herein given, can take his own measure.

Place the foot flat on the paper, and with a pencil draw around the foot

close to it. Then take other measurements as shown in the cut.

LEFT FOOT.

ANKLE INCHES.

HEEL "

INSTEP "

BALL "

Ball Players will bear in mind that we make a special last for each man,

which will be kept for future use. Satisfaction both as to fit and quality

of shoe guaranteed.

SPALDING'S

Trade-Marked Base Ball Shoes.

SPALDING'S SPECIAL LEAGUE SHOE.

Per pair.

No. 0. Spalding's Special League Shoe. Used by League Players.

Made of choicest selected Calf, skin, with natural side

out. Hand Sewed and Warranted, superior to any Shoe on

the market except our No. 20 Shoe $6.00

[Illustration: No. 0.]

No. 1. Spalding's Special Canvas Base Ball Shoe. Hand made, the

finest Canvas Shoe made 5.00

[Illustration: No. 1]

AMATEUR, OR PRACTICE SHOE.

No. 3 Amateur, or Practice Shoe. Good quality, canvas strap over

ball $2.00

[Illustration: No. 3]

AMATEUR BASE BALL SHOE FOR BOYS.

No. 3X. Amateur Base Ball Shoe. Second quality canvas $1.50

No. 5. Third quality canvas Shoe 1.00

OXFORD TIE BASE BALL SHOE

No. 4. Oxford Tie Base Ball Shoe, Low cut, canvas $2.00

SPALDING'S SHOE PLATES.

We have experienced more difficulty in the manufacture of a Shoe Plate

than any other article that goes to make up a ball player's outfit, but at

last we are prepared to offer something that will give the player

satisfactory service.

No. 3-0. Spalding's Extra Special Hand Forged Steel Plates,

polished and plated, per pair, $0.75

No. 2-0. Spalding's Hand Forged Steel Heel Plates, per pair, .50

No. 0. Spalding's Tempered Steel Shoe Plate, made of imported

steel, and warranted not to bend or break; put up with

screws. .50

No. 1. Professional Steel Shoe Plate, similar in shape per

and style to the No. 0 Plate, put up with screws pair .25

No. 2. Amateur Steel Shoe Plate, put up with screws per

pair .15

PITCHER'S TOE PLATE.

Made of heavy brass, to be worn on the toe of the right shoe. A thorough

protection to the shoe, and a valuable assistant in pitching. All

professionals use them.

Each .50¢.

Any of above plates sent post-paid on receipt of price.

SPALDING'S BASE BALL STOCKINGS.

Per doz.

No. 2-0. Spalding's New Linen Sole Base Ball Stockings. $15.00

No. 1-0. Spalding's New Linen Sole, Bicycle or Tennis Stockings. 13.20

Special. League Regulation, made of the finest worsted yarn. The

following colors can be obtained: White, Light Blue,

Navy Blue, Scarlet, Gray, Green, Old Gold, Brown. 18.00

No 1. Fine Quality Woolen Stockings, Scarlet, Blue or Brown. 12.00

No. 2. Good Quality Woolen Stockings, Scarlet, Blue or Brown. 9.00

No. 3. Second Quality Woolen Stockings, Scarlet or Blue 6.00

No. 4. Cotton 3.50

No. 5. " 2.50

Sample pair mailed on receipt of price.

BAT BAGS.

No. 0. LEAGUE CLUB BAT BAG, made of sole leather, name on

side, to hold 11/2 dozen bats each, $15.00

No. 1. CANVAS BAT BAG, heavy waterproof canvas, leather

ends, to hold a dozen bats each, $ 5.00

No. 2. CANVAS BAT BAG, heavy waterproof canvas, leather

end, to hold 1 dozen bats each, $ 4.00

No. 01. INDIVIDUAL LEATHER BAT BAG, for 2 bats, Spalding's

design, used by the players of the Chicago Club, each, $ 4.00

No. 02. INDIVIDUAL CANVAS BAT BAG, heavy water proof

canvas, leather cap at both ends. each, 1.50

No. 03. INDIVIDUAL CANVAS BAT BAG, heavy canvas, leather

cap at one end. each, 1.00

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BASES.

No. 0. League Club Bases, made of extra canvas, stuffed

and quilted complete, with straps and spikes,

without home plate.

Per set of three $7.50

No. 1. Canvas Bases, with straps and spikes, without home

Plate 5.00

No. 2. Cheap Canvas Bases, with straps and spikes,

complete, without home plate. 5.00

Rubber Home Plate. each 7.50

Marble Home Plate. " 3.00

BASE BALL UNIFORMS.

We offer our regular line of Flannel Uniforms, and in addition offer a

new style of heavy knit suits, such as was first worn by Chicago Club

during 1887-1888. They are well adapted for warm weather, and are very

neat and elastic. We make in one quality only; any color.

NO. 2-0 KNIT BASE BALL UNIFORM.

Consisting of--

No. 2-0. Knit Shirt, with collar, and with name on

breast. $5.00

" 2-0. Knit Pants, very strongly reinforced 4.50

Special quality Stockings 1.50

No. 0. Cap 1.00

Special quality Belt .50

Necktie to match trimmings. ----

Complete without shoes $12.50

NO. O UNIFORM.

NO. O. BEST QUALITY LEAGUE OR ASSOCIATION CLUB UNIFORM.

The flannel used in this uniform is manufactured exclusively for us, and

which we have used for the past six years. For the durability of the

material and superiority of the styles and workmanship, we refer to all

clubs who have used our uniforms. We have made uniforms for the following

leading clubs in

THE LEAGUE--NEW YORK, CHICAGO, BOSTON, DETROIT, WASHINGTON, INDIANAPOLIS,

PITTSBURGH.

THE ASSOCIATION--ST. Louis, BROOKLYN, CINCINNATI, METROPOLITAN,

LOUISVILLE, CLEVELAND.

And for the majority of the clubs of the N. E. League, International

League, Southern League, Western League, N. W. League and others. We have

fifteen different styles or colors. Send for sample card.

No. 0. Quality Shirts, any style Each, $5.00

" 0. " Pants, " " " 4.50

Special " Stockings " 1.50

No. 0. " Caps " 1.00

Special " Belt " .50

Necktie to match trimmings. ----

Uniform complete without shoes $12.50

Extra for Padded pants Each pair, 1.50

NO. 1 UNIFORM.

NO. 1 UNIFORM. The flannel used in this uniform is the same quality as

the No. 0 grade, but lighter in weight. We have fifteen styles and colors,

as follows: No. 16, White; No. 17, Yale Gray; No. 18, Drab, mixed; No. 19,

Shaker Gray; No. 20, Steel, mixed; No. 21, Navy Blue; No. 22, Dark Brown;

No. 23, Maroon; No. 24, Royal Blue; No. 25, Old Gold, No. 26, Scarlet; No.

17, Green; No. 28, Light Brown; No. 29, Dark Gray; No. 30, Light Gray.

PRICE.

No. 1. Quality Shirts, any style Each, $4.00

" 1. " Pants, " " " 3.75

" 1. " Stockings " 1.00

" 1st " Caps " .75

" 0 or 2 " Belt " .50

Necktie to match trimmings. ----

Uniform complete without shoes $10.00

Extra for Padded pants Each pair, 1.50

NO. 2 UNIFORM.

NO. 2 UNIFORM. Made of 4-1/2 oz. twilled flannel, in the following

colors: No. 31, White; No. 32, Yale Gray; No. 33. Shaker Gray; No. 34

Steel, mixed; No. 35, Navy Blue.

PRICE.

No. 2. Quality Shirts, any style Each, $3.00

" 2. " Pants, " " " 1.75

" 2. " Stockings " .75

" 2d " Caps " .60

" 1 or 3 " Belt " .40

Necktie to match trimmings. ----

Uniform complete without shoes $7.50

Extra for Padded pants Each pair, 1.50

NO. 3 UNIFORM.

NO. 3 UNIFORM. Made of three colors of flannel-White, Gray, Navy Blue.

Heavy and strong. The best value at the price.

PRICE.

No. 3. Quality Shirts, any style Each, $2.00

" 3. " Pants, " " " 1.75

" 3. " Stockings " .50

" 3. " Caps " .50

" 3 or 4 " Belt " .25

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Uniform complete without shoes $5.00

Extra for Padded pants Each pair, 1.00

NO. 4 UNIFORM.

Made of a White Shaker flannel and a Gray Cotton Cloth.

PRICE.

No. 4. Quality Shirts, plain, pleat or lace Each, $1.64

" 4. " Pants, " 1.25

" 4. " Stockings " .25

Cotton Flannel Cap, lined " .35

" 4 Belt " .15

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Uniform complete without shoes $3.50

Extra for Padded pants Each pair, .75

Special Measurement Blanks, Samples of Flannel and Belt Webbing for all

of above Uniforms furnished upon application.

ATHLETIC CLOTHING.

Our facilities for manufacturing Base Ball, Cricket, Lawn Tennis,

Boating, Bicycle and all other styles of Uniforms for athletic and

sporting purposes, are unequaled.

In this department we employ both at Chicago and New York a thoroughly

practical and scientific cutter, one who is fully capable of making fine

clothing for ordinary wear, but is especially educated in the cutting of

Athletic Clothing. We would urge clubs not to make the mistake of

entrusting the making of their uniforms to local dealers, whose experience

in this kind of work is necessarily limited.

BASE BALL SHIRTS.

No.0. League Club Shirts, any style Each, $5.00

" 1. First Quality " " " 4.00

" 2. Second " " " " 3.00

" 3. Third " " " " 2.00

" 4. Fourth " lace or button only " 1.60

For description of Flannels used in making these Shirts, see Complete

Uniforms.

TO MEASURE FOR SHIRT.

Size of collar worn, length of sleeve from shoulder seam to wrist with

arm raised and bent, size around chest.

Send for special measurement blank.

BASE BALL PANTS.

No. 0. League Club Pants, any style Each, $4.50

" 1. First Quality " " " 3.75

" 2. Second " " " " 2.75

" 3. Third " " " " 1.75

" 4. Fourth " " " " 1.25

Each Pair.

For padding and Quilting No. 0, 1 or 2 Quality at hips and knees $1.50

" " " " " 3 Quality at hips and knees 1.00

" " " " " 4 " " " " " .75

TO MEASURE FOR PANTS.

Outseam from waistband to 8 inches below knee. Inseam from crotch to 8

inches below knee, around waist, around hips. Send for our special

measurement blank.

GRAY'S Patent Body Protector.

We now have the sole agency for this most useful device ever invented for

the protection of catchers or umpires This body protector renders it

impossible for the catcher to be injured while playing close to the

batter. It is made of best rubber and inflated with air, and is very light

and pliable, and does not interfere in any way with the movement of the

wearer, either in turning, stooping or throwing. No catcher should be

without one of these protectors. When not in use the air can be let out,

and the protector rolled in a very small space.

No 0 Extra heavy professional $10.00

No 1 Standard Amateur $ 6.00

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CATCHERS' AND UMPIRES' BREAST PROTECTOR.

This supplies a long felt want for the protection of Catchers and Umpires

exposed to the swift underhand throwing. They are nicely made, well padded

and quilted, and used by nearly all professional Catchers and Umpires.

No A Chamois and Canvas Body Protector $3.00

" B Leather Body Protector $5.00

[Illustration: No. 5. 4 Qualities.]

[Illustration: No. 13.]

[Illustration: No. 3. 3 Qualities.]

[Illustration: No. 19.]

[Illustration: No. 1. 1 Quality.]

[Illustration: Cheap Muslin.]

BASE BALL CAPS

[Illustration: No. 21. 5 Qualities.]

[Illustration: No. 7.]

[Illustration: No. 21. Cheap Flannel.]

[Illustration: No. 11.]

BASE BALL HATS AND CAPS.

Our line of Base Ball Hats and Caps is unequaled for quality, style,

workmanship and variety. Please note carefully before ordering what styles

and colors we furnish in each quality, so there can be no delay in filling

orders.

0 QUALITY--This quality we make in any style from the same flannel that

we use in League Uniforms. Colors, white, red, royal blue, navy blue,

brown, maroon, old gold and nine patterns of grays, stripes and checks, as

shown on our No. 0 Sample Card of Uniforms.

1ST QUALITY--This quality we make in any style and of the following

colors: White, red, royal blue, navy blue, brown, maroon, old gold, green,

or any of the grays and mixes, as shown in our No. 1 Uniform Sample Card.

2D QUALITY--Any style. Colors, white, red, royal blue, navy blue, light

gray, medium gray, dark gray.

3D QUALITY--Any style, except hats; same colors as 2d quality.

4TH QUALITY--Any style, except hats, and No. 5, Chicago style; colors

same as 2d and 3d qualities.

CHEAP FLANNEL CAPS--Made in Style 21 only; colors, white, red, or royal

blue.

CHEAP MUSLIN CAPS--Style 19 only; color, white, red or royal blue.

NO. 1. STYLE CAP--We make this cap from a special imported striped

flannel, of which we carry in stock the following patterns in 3/4 and

1 1/4 inch stripes: Black and white, maroon and white, royal blue and

white, blue and black, black and scarlet, black and orange.

|0 Quality, (For colors see above) |$2.00

NO. 3. B.B. HAT |1st " " " " | 1.50

|2d " " " " | 1.25

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NO. 1. PARTI-COLORED CAPS--1st quality 3/4 and 1-1/4 inch stripes. | 1.00

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