standing high dive; fancy diving, four dives, which include jackknife,
back dive and somersaults; plunge, 30 feet; object dive, must pick up 6
rings in 3 attempts.
The successful competitor must score 85 per cent to qualify as a
first-class swimmer.
This test is by no means a hard one, but it requires practice. The
object is to make all-around swimmers and to teach the correct method
of diving and making the strokes employed.
Water Basket Ball and Water Polo
Water basket ball and water polo are two thrilling and interesting
games. They are so similar in general characteristics that they are
treated here in the same chapter.
From my own experience I believe them to be the most strenuous games
played by women. By that I do not mean that they are necessarily
harmful. I do believe, however, that they should be played only
under the most careful supervision of a medical or physical training
authority. Two points should be considered before a girl is permitted
to participate in either of these games:
1. All players should be in perfect physical condition.
2. All players should be strong and capable swimmers.
3. Careful examination should be made of each player when she comes
from the tank at the end of the first period and after the game, for
that, after all, is the best test as to whether she is fit.
1. To be in good condition the player should have perfect heart action
and good lung capacity, and she should be generally in good condition.
2. She should be a swimmer of endurance, experience and confidence. The
beginner tires in the effort to swim strongly and constantly.
3. If the player is qualified in every respect she may try the game.
If after playing she seems exhausted or chilled, and is tired the
following day, then she has not the stamina to participate in water
sports.
Water Basket Ball
[Reprinted from Spalding’s Athletic Library No.
361--Intercollegiate Swimming Guide.]
Water basket ball may be played in any pool, or if played in the open
should not cover more than 2,500 square feet of space. The water should
be of swimming depth, that is, the players must not be able to stand on
the bottom. There should be lines drawn “across the bottom of the pool
and up the sides 15 feet from the ends, called 15-foot lines.”
_Equipment._--The necessary equipment is a regulation water polo ball
and two regulation Spalding baskets with a firm background, 6 feet by
4, extending at least 3 feet above the top of each basket. The baskets
shall be hammock nets of cord, suspended from metal rings 18 inches in
diameter. The rings shall be 5-1/2 feet above the water in the center
of the ends of the pool. The inside rims shall extend 6 inches from a
rigid supporting surface.
_Teams._--Each team consists of six players-three forwards and three
backs. Captains toss for goals.
_Start._--Each team lines up at its own end; the ball is thrown into
center of the pool; the forwards swim after the ball; the backs must
play back and not swim up after ball. The forwards are the offensive
players and should be the fastest swimmers. They should also be able
to throw goals. The forwards advance the ball toward the opponents’
basket. The center forward should feed the two side forwards and guard
the opposing center back.
_Score._--A goal thrown into the basket from the field counts two
points, and a free throw granted for a foul by opposing side counts
one point. Teams line up as in beginning after a score has been made.
The backs each guard an opposing forward and try to prevent their
scoring.
_Officials._--There is a referee who is in entire charge of game,
calling fouls, free throws, time out and goals. There is a scorer, also
a timer.
_Time._--There are two halves, not less than five minutes nor more than
eight minutes each, with five minutes intermission. Ends are changed
at the beginning of the second half. Time is taken out for disputes,
accidents, free tries.
_Out of Bounds._--When the ball is sent out of bounds by one team it is
given to a player of opposing team at place where it went out. Player
must throw ball within five seconds or it is given to opposing side.
_Free Throw._--A free throw is granted to a forward upon a foul made by
opposite side. The free throw is taken from the fifteen-foot mark by
one of the forwards, who is unguarded at time of throw. If the goal is
not made, the ball is in play. If goal is made, play begins according
to start.
_Fouls._--The penalty for a foul is a free throw for opposing side.
There are rough fouls such as kicking, striking, tackling, holding,
deliberate splashings.
When an opponent has the ball she may be tackled and “ducked” under the
water by one of the opposing players.
A player may not be held under water after she has let go of ball. A
player may not tackle by or hold to opponent’s clothing, although
blocking is allowed. There should be no holding with hands or legs. A
player may not hang on to sides when she has the ball. The ball may not
intentionally be held under water.
_Tie._--A tie may be played off in another three-minute period. If game
ends after foul is made, the free throw is taken. No goal is counted
after whistle has blown.
In both water basket ball and water polo the swimmer should use the
easiest and least tiring stroke. Whenever there is an opportunity, a
rest either by hanging on to sides or treading water (see Swimming)
ought to be taken. Both games afford opportunity for team work in
passing and dribbling. In dribbling, the ball is kept in front of body
within easy reach for a good pass if the dribbler is attacked.
Water Polo
The main factor in water polo is learning how to handle the ball. The
hand should be placed under the ball, then the ball is lifted in the
air and thrown with all the strength of the shoulder and arm. It is
ineffectual to try to grab the ball or push it. It must be picked up.
The ball is tossed to the middle of the pool, then the forwards swim
up as fast as they can to get the ball. The forwards are chosen for
their speed and endurance. Every forward should learn to shoot hard and
accurately. The center forward is usually the fastest girl on the team.
The center forward who gets the ball in the swim-up usually tosses it
back to her center-half or to one of the side forwards. The forwards
try to advance the ball, so that a good shot for their opponents’
goal may be obtained. If the field is clear the forward may dribble
the ball, i. e., keep the ball moving close in front of her. Usually,
however, it is better to advance the ball by passes. One forward at
least should stay close to the goal, ready to send in any short shots.
The center half guards the opposing forward and feeds the ball to her
forwards. There is a guard for each of the side forwards. It is the
best policy for the guards to stay between the forwards and the goal.
Stick to your opponent; never let her get a free shot.
The goal keeper must be able to reach out of the water and catch the
high balls sent into the goal. She must also be quick. Remember, you
can use both hands to handle the ball. The guards always must help the
goal keeper cover the goal area, never leaving her unguarded, yet they
must not interfere with her or prevent her seeing clearly.
WATER POLO RULES.
[Printed through courtesy of Mr. Philip Bishop, Physical Director
Haverford School and Advisory Coach of Swimming at Bryn Mawr
College.]
_Ball._--The ball used shall be a leather association football.
_Goals._--The width of the goals to be 10 feet, the cross-bar to be 3
feet above the surface when the water is 5 feet or over in depth, and
to be 8 feet from the bottom when the water is less than 5 feet in
depth.
_Field of Play._--The distance between the goals shall not exceed 30
yards, nor be less than 19 yards; the width shall be not more than 20
yards and shall be of even width throughout the field of play. The goal
posts shall be fixed at least 1 foot from the end of the bath or any
obstruction. In baths, the halfway line and also the 4 yards penalty
lines shall be marked on both sides.
[Illustration: What greater pleasure can anyone enjoy during the summer
than a good swim in the open. The picture shows the girls of the New
York Public Schools Athletic League practising diving in one of their
pools.]
[Illustration: Volley Ball--a comparatively new game. It is splendid
for growing school girls and may be played in recess periods--exciting,
exhilarating, healthful.]
_Time._--The duration of the match shall be 14 minutes, 7 minutes each
way. Three minutes to be allowed at half time for change of ends. When
the ball crosses the goal line, whether it be a goal, corner throw or
goal throw, it shall be dead until the restart of the game or until it
leaves the hand of the player taking the throw, and such time shall
be deducted. Time occupied by disputes and fouls, or when the ball is
thrown from the field of play or lodges on an obstruction, as per Rule
for Out of Play, shall not be reckoned as in time of play.
_Officials._--The officials shall consist of a referee, a timekeeper,
two goal scorers and two umpires.
_Teams._--Each side shall consist of seven players, two forwards, two
halves, two fullbacks and one goal keeper.
_Starting._--The players shall enter the water and place themselves in
a line with their respective goals. The referee shall stand in a line
with the center of the course and, having ascertained that the captains
are ready, shall give the word “Go,” and immediately throw the ball
into the water at the center. A goal shall not be scored after starting
or restarting until the ball has been handled (viz., played with the
hand below the wrist) either by the members of one team, in which case
the scorer shall be within half-distance of the goal attacked, or by a
player of each team. The ball must be handled by more than one player
before a goal can be scored.
_Scoring._--A goal shall be scored by the entire ball passing beyond
the goal posts and under the cross-bar.
_Ordinary Fouls._--It shall be a foul:
(_a_) To touch the ball with both hands at the same time.
(_b_) To hold the rail or side during any part of the game, except for
rest. Goal keeper cannot interfere while holding, but can hold all the
time so long as she does not play.
(_c_) To stand or touch bottom during any part of the game, except for
the purpose of resting.
(_d_) To interfere with an opponent or impede her in any way unless she
is holding the ball.
(_e_) To hold the ball under water when tackled.
(_f_) To jump from the bottom or push off from the side (except at
starting or restarting) in order to play the ball or “duck” an opponent.
(_g_) To hold, pull back, or push off from an opponent.
(_h_) To turn on the back and kick at an opponent.
(_i_) To assist a player at the start or restart.
(_j_) For the goal keeper to go more than 4 yards from her own goal
lines.
(_k_) To throw the ball at the goal keeper from a free throw.
(_l_) To refuse to play the ball at the command of the referee after a
foul or after the ball has been out of the field of play.
_Note._--Dribbling or striking the ball is not holding; but lifting,
carrying, pressing under water or placing the hand under or over the
ball when actually touching, is holding. Dribbling the ball lip through
the posts is permissible.
_Wilful Fouls._--If, in the opinion of the referee, a player commits
an ordinary foul wilfully, the referee shall at once order her out
of the water until a goal has been scored. It shall be considered a
wilful foul to start before word “go;” to deliberately waste time; to
deliberately change position after whistle has blown with a view to
taking an advantage of an opponent; to deliberately splash in the face
of an opponent.
_Free Throws._--The penalty for each foul shall be a free throw to the
opposing side from the place where the foul occurred. A goal cannot
be scored from a free throw, unless the ball has been handled (viz.,
played with the hand below the wrist), by at least one other player,
the goal keeper excepted.
_Penalty Throws._--A player wilfully fouled when within four yards of
her opponents’ goal line shall be awarded a penalty throw, and the
player who commits the offense must be ordered out of the water until
a goal has been scored. The penalty throw shall be taken from any
point on the four-yard line. In the case of a penalty throw it shall
not be necessary for the ball to be handled by any other player before
the goal can be scored, but any player within the four-yard line may
intercept a penalty throw.
_Note._--A player ordered out of the water for committing a wilful foul
must remain out until a goal has been scored, notwithstanding that
half-time may intervene or extra time be played, except by permission
of the referee.
_Declaring Fouls._--The referee or umpires shall declare a foul by
blowing a whistle. The player nearest to where the foul occurred shall
take the throw. The other players shall remain in their respective
positions from the blowing of the whistle until the ball has left
the hand of the player taking the throw. In the event of one or more
players from each team committing a foul so nearly at the same moment
as to make it impossible for the referee to distinguish who offended
first, she shall have the ball out of the water and throw it in as
nearly as possible at the place where the foul occurred in such a
manner that one member of each team may have equal chance of playing
the ball. In such cases the ball must be allowed to touch the water
before it is handled and must be handled (i. e., played with the hand
below the wrist) by more than one player before a goal can be scored.
_Goal Keeper._--The goal keeper may stand to defend her goal, and must
not throw the ball beyond half distance; the penalty for doing so shall
be a free throw to the opposing side from half distance at either side
of the field of play. She must keep within four yards of her own goal
line or concede a free throw from the four-yard line to her nearest
opponent. The goal keeper is exempt from clauses _a_, _c_, and _f_ in
Rule for Ordinary Fouls, but she may be treated as any other player
when in possession of the ball. Except when injury or illness compel
her to leave the water, the goal keeper can only be changed at half
time.
_Goal Line Corner Throws._--A player throwing the ball over her own
goal line shall concede a free corner throw to her opponents, and such
free corner throw shall be taken by the player of the opposing side
nearest the point where the ball leaves the field of play; if the
attacking side throw the ball over, it shall be a free goal throw to
their opponents’ goal keeper.
_Out of Play._--Should a player send the ball out of the field of play
at either side, it shall be thrown in any direction from where it went
out by one of the opposing side, and shall be considered a free throw.
The player nearest the point where the ball leaves the field of play
must take the throw. Should a ball strike an overhead obstruction and
rebound into the field of play, it shall be considered in play; but if
it lodges on or in an overhead obstruction, it shall be considered out
of play, and the referee shall then stop the game and throw the ball
into the water under the obstruction on or in which it had lodged.
_Declaring Goals, Time, etc._--The referee shall declare fouls,
half-time and time by whistle; the timekeeper may notify half-time and
time by whistle.
Volley Ball
Volley ball is another team game which is rapidly becoming popular
among girls. It may be played indoors or outdoors and can be enjoyed
by large groups of girls. The game is a combination of tennis and hand
ball and consists of keeping a ball in motion over a high net.
Many girls, particularly the young and those who are weakly, are
compelled to refrain from indulging in many of our most popular games.
These can play volley ball without running the risk of any serious
injury. There is no bodily contact with opponents. The ball is soft and
does not injure the one hitting it or anyone who may accidentally be
hit with it.
The space, ball and net usually can be acquired with little difficulty,
and the ball and net are very inexpensive when we consider how long
they last and the number of games which can be enjoyed by a great many
persons before they have to be repaired or replaced.
While the rules call for a definite size of court, it should be
remembered that a good game can be played and lots of fun enjoyed in
school rooms and other places that may be available, where the space
and other requirements are less than those specified.
The rules for the game are revised annually by a joint committee of the
Young Men’s Christian Association and the National Collegiate Athletic
Association and are published in Spalding’s Athletic Library.
Philadelphia Hockey League
BY JOSEPHINE KATZENSTEIN.
[The Philadelphia Hockey League has been successfully organized
as is told by Miss Josephine Katzenstein, a member of the
Lansdowne hockey team. Miss Katzenstein has been chosen for the
All-Philadelphia team every year since its start. Previous to
this, she played on the Bryn Mawr ’varsity. It is needless to
say that she is one of the best forwards that ever played in the
Philadelphia League.--EDITOR.]
When we consider that before 1901 field hockey for women was hardly
more than a name in and around Philadelphia, and that since that year
enthusiasm for the game has so steadily grown that we have now perhaps
the finest hockey league in the country, we may justly feel optimistic
on the subject of athletics for women.
In 1907, there were eight hockey clubs in this vicinity--enough to
organize an inter-club hockey league. Merion Cricket Club, Belmont
Cricket Club, Lansdowne Country Club, Germantown Hockey Club,
Philadelphia Cricket Club, Moorestown Field Club, Haddonfield Hockey
Club, and Frankford Cricket Club composed the league. Later Belmont
went out of existence, Frankford and Moorestown withdrew, and Temple
College joined the league. Now Lansdowne, Germantown, Haddonfield,
Philadelphia and Merion have second teams, while Riverton plays only in
the second league.
The different teams must have distinguishing colors, and no club
joining the league may use the colors already adopted by another club.
So far Temple is the only club far-sighted enough to play in bloomers
instead of in hampering skirts. It is hoped by many that all may soon
follow her wise example. Professionals are barred from competition on
any league team. A team may be admitted to the league upon application
to and approval by the Executive Committee. Each team has to play two
matches with every other club in the league--one on the home field and
one on the opponent’s.
Since 1908 a committee formed of a representative from each club has
chosen an All-Philadelphia team to play outside teams, after the
inter-club games are over. This has proved an incentive to consistently
good playing all season, as one knows that the critics’ eyes are on one
in every game. It has also helped to spread the interest in hockey.
Bryn Mawr, New York, Baltimore and Rosemary Hall (Greenwich, Conn.)
teams have been met repeatedly by the All-Philadelphia team.
Activity of Missouri Colleges
BY MISS LORENA L. PARRISH,
Physical Director Howard Payne College.
It is with pleasure that I take this opportunity to give you a glimpse
of the work of the Junior Colleges of Missouri in Athletics.
In 1914, the organization known as the Junior College Athletic
Association of Missouri was formed. Up until this time there were
only a few of the colleges devoting much time to athletics. Howard
Payne has for years been one of the strongest supporters of athletics
for women, not only within her own college, but a strong advocate of
intercollegiate sports. Since the organization there have been four out
of the seven junior colleges which have taken up active intercollegiate
basket ball-Christian College and Stephens College, both of Columbia,
Mo., Lindenwood of St. Charles and Howard Payne of Fayette. I feel
confident that in another year the remaining three will join our ranks.
We also have our tennis tournaments every spring.
In the year 1915, we started for the first time work in track and field
athletics. A dual meet was held here on May 17 between Howard Payne and
Stephens. It met with such overwhelming success that we have planned
to make it an annual event. There were several physicians present
at the meet, and they were very enthusiastic in their praise of the
work, saying that it was one of the finest moves that had been made
within recent years for the development of our girls. Notwithstanding
these facts, there is still a great deal of prejudice against this
particular form of athletics, and the two questions that are uppermost
in the minds of a great many are: “Are we taking chances with the
girls’ future health by allowing these sports?” “Do the advantages
gained overshadow the possible danger?” These questions should be given
careful consideration by the physical directors and they should see
to it that the girls under their charge receive careful training and
supervision. It is only in this way that we shall be able to break down
the prevailing prejudices. I should say that under proper conditions
and supervision the gain in health and strength far outweighs the risks
of danger. Here in our own school the girls who are most active in
athletics are the healthiest and are rarely ever absent from classes
because of illness.
Since the meet held here in Fayette in 1915 was the first
intercollegiate meet of its kind for girls in this section of the
country, it might be of interest to include in this article the various
events used:
Target shooting
50-yard dash
Base ball throw
60-yard hurdles (3 hurdles)
Discus--2-l/2 pounds
75-yard dash
Shot-put--8 pounds
Running high jump
Basket ball throw
Running broad jump
220-yard dash
Girls’ Branch of the Public Schools Athletic League
Among the sanctioned activities of the Girls’ Branch of the Public
Schools Athletic League are the following team games for the Elementary
Schools: End Ball, Captain Ball, Basket Ball, Punch Ball, Indoor Base
Ball.
_End Ball_ can be played by a varied number of players. The playing
rules are to be found in the Official Handbook of the Girls’ Branch of
the Public Schools Athletic League, published by the American Sports
Publishing Company. This book says: “The object of the game is for
the guards on one side to throw the ball over the heads of the guards
on the opposite side to their own basemen, at the end of the opposite
field. Each such ball caught by a baseman shall score one point for the
side catching it.
“The object of the intervening guards is to intercept the ball before
it can reach the basemen at their rear, and to throw it in turn to
their own basemen at the rear of the opposite court, over the heads of
the intervening opponents.”
_Captain Ball._--“The main object of the game is for the basemen of a
team to pass the ball from one to another, each pass successfully made
scoring for the team, as described under ‘Score.’
“The object of the guards is to intercept the passage of the ball and
send it back to their own basemen for similar play.” For the rules and
details see Official Handbook of the League.
_Basket Ball._--The Spalding Athletic Library rules for the line game
are used.
_Punch Ball._--For this the league rules as set forth in Official
Handbook. “The object of the batter is to hit the ball into the field
in such a way that it may not be caught by the fielders, and to run to
first base. The object of the fielders is to return the ball to their
catcher, who shall stand on the home plate and hold the ball before
the batter reaches first base. If the fielders muff the ball and are
slow in returning it to home plate, the batter who has reached first
may continue on to second or third base, or as far as in her judgement
she can get before the ball reaches home plate. The player running the
bases may always advance a base whenever the opportunity occurs and the
ball is in play. The final object of the player running to the bases is
to touch each base and to reach the home plate without being put out,
thus scoring one run for her side.”
Besides these team games, the league sanctions the following
activities, which are conducted according to rules and regulations
set forth in the Official Handbook: Folk Dancing, Walking, Swimming,
Horseback Riding, Ice and Roller Skating, Rope Skipping, Bicycling,
Coasting, Golf, Lawn Tennis, Hand Tennis, Heavy Gymnastics, Track and
Field Events, Field Hockey, Volley Ball, Newcomb and Pin Ball.
Intercollegiate Alumnae Athletic Association
BY MISS LILLIAN SCHOEDLER,
Originator and Honorary President of the Intercollegiate A. A. A.;
Chairman of the Alumnae Committee on Athletics of Barnard College.
New York witnessed the establishment of the first Intercollegiate
Alumnæ Athletic Association the world has known. And its organization
proves beyond a doubt the strong grip that athletics are getting on the
modern woman.
In 1913 a group of twenty-five alumnæ from Barnard College, which
met for swimming and basket ball, sowed the seed for the present
association. That seed grew so quickly that by 1916 there had been
974 enrollments for the athletic work which the Alumnae Committee on
Athletics of Barnard College had originated, and the activities had
grown until they included, besides basket ball and swimming, social,
folk and æsthetic dancing, bowling, hand ball, gymnasium work, indoor
and outdoor horseback riding, with drill work, polo and basket ball on
horseback, field hockey, base ball, tennis, tramping, summer boat and
trolley trips, swimming parties, and college picnics of all kinds.
Three factors have contributed to the success of the alumnæ athletic
movement in New York. In the first place, its activities have
been carried on outside of business hours--in evenings, or during
week-ends--so that college women who work, as well as their more
leisurely sisters, could enjoy the fun. In the second place, the social
end as well as the athletic has been provided for in the making of all
plans, and as a result alumnæ athletics, through their informality and
atmosphere of “camaraderie,” are serving to bring together college
individuals and groups as nothing else can. And, in the third place,
everything has been planned as simply and inexpensively as possible, as
witness the fact that horses are secured at one of the best New York
academies for sixty-three cents an hour, including instruction, and
that members who have no habits ride in middy blouses and bloomers.
There is no pretense at “style,” but every emphasis on fun.
The new association is a pioneer in its field, and is being watched
with much interest by college men and women alike. It is hoped that
before long similar associations will spring up in various sections
of the country, and that college women will soon have the organized
facilities for exercise and recreation for the possession of which they
have always envied their college brothers.
Which city will be the first to follow New York’s successful example?
* * * * *
Miss Schoedler has very kindly consented to give advice to any group
of college women in any city who wish to form an organization for the
purpose of continuing athletics. Communications to Miss Schoedler
at 249 West 107th Street, New York City, will result in a prompt
answer.--THE EDITOR.
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[Illustration]
No. =2=. Heavy japanned tubing frame, with tarred nets complete,
so that goal may be set up quickly and taken down just as readily.
Field Hockey Shin Guards
[Illustration]
No. =F=. Canvas. With ankle protectors.
No. =40=. Leather. With ankle protectors.
Spalding Field Hockey Gloves
No. =P=. Made skeleton style. Fingers and thumb well protected
with rubber.
Rubber Ring Finger Protection
[Illustration]
No. =R=. Pure gum ring. Will fit any stick, and prevent
opponent’s stick from slipping up and injuring the fingers.
[Illustration: PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO ANY COMMUNICATIONS ADDRESSED
TO US
A. G. SPALDING & BROS.
STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES
FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS BOOK]
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 “Public Opinion” to assist them.
Consequently the “Consumer’s Protection” against misrepresentation and
“inferior quality” rests entirely upon the integrity and responsibility
of the “Manufacturer.”
A. G. Spalding & Bros. have, by their rigorous attention to “Quality,”
for forty years, caused their 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
maintaining 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 consumers 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 of 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.
[Illustration:
A. G. Spalding & Bros.]
[Transcriber’s Note:
Obvious printer errors corrected silently.
Inconsistent spelling and hyphenation are as in the original.]