draught does on the fire in a furnace. Pile on the coal and shut off the
draught and you kill the fire. Continue to eat heavy meals and take no
exercise and your health will be affected, not because of the food you
have eaten so much as on account of the lack of exercise. A little
exercise is all that is necessary to keep you in good condition. Some
rational, pleasant and interesting exercise, persisted in with
regularity and, preferably, with Spalding Home Apparatus, will help you
to retain your health.
[Illustration: Spalding Chest Weight No. 2]
An ideal machine for home use. Well made and easy running. Rods are
⅜-inch coppered spring steel. Bearings are hardened steel cone points
running in soft, gray iron, noiseless and durable. Weight carriage
packed with felt, good for long wear, but easily removed and replaced
when necessary without the use of glue or wedges of any kind. Weight
carriage strikes on rubber bumpers. Weights are 5–pound iron dumb-bells,
one to each carriage, and may be removed and used as dumb bells. Wall
and floor boards are hard wood, nicely finished and stained. All
castings heavily japanned. Every part of machine guaranteed free of
defect.
No. =2=. Each, =$5.00=
Spalding Chest Weight No. 12
[Illustration]
[Illustration: Showing important details of Construction of No. 12
Machine.]
We have just added this very well made machine to our line. Cast iron
parts are all nicely japanned. The wheels are iron, turned true on
centers, and have hardened steel cone point bearings. The guide rods are
spring steel, copper-plated. The weight carriage has removable felt
bushings, noiseless and durable. Each handle is equipped with 10 lbs. of
weights.
No. =12=. Each, =$10.00=
The Laflin Friction Rowing Machine
[Illustration]
[Illustration]
Do not use oil on friction cylinder. If its action is not perfectly
smooth a little clear soap rubbed on its surface will properly correct
its action. The means used to produce the resistance is a simple
friction clutch, which takes instant hold at the commencement of the
stroke and retains the pressure till its completion, when it instantly
releases it precisely as in a boat. Quickly taken apart without
loosening any bolts or screws. Each machine is adjustable to any amount
of friction or resistance.
No. =119=. Complete, =$16.00=
Home Apparatus
The apparatus listed in this catalogue is designed particularly for
private use; i. e., in homes and private gymnasiums. It retains the same
superior marks of quality which distinguish the regular line of
gymnasium apparatus manufactured by A. G. Spalding & Bros., but its
distinctive design permits it to be sold at a price more in keeping with
its use than heretofore obtainable, without any sacrifice of practical
value or durability.
Kerns’ Rowing Machine
Suitable alike for the Athlete or the ordinary Man or Woman
[Illustration: Operated just like rowing a boat]
The ideal boat for home use and training purposes. Used by the leading
athletic clubs, colleges and prominent oarsmen of the world, and
pronounced the most perfect rowing machine ever produced. Fitted with
the Kerns’ Patent Roller Seat and Shoes, the shoes having a three-inch
adjustment, to suit either a tall or a short person. By turning a
thumb-nut the belt can be tightened to any desired degree, and more or
less friction thrown into the running parts, imitating the resistance
which exists when forcing a row-boat through the water. The weaker sex
can use the machine by simply loosening the thumb-nut which reduces the
resistance; and on the other hand, by reversing the operation the
resistance can be so increased that the strongest athlete can have any
amount of resistance. The oars are pivoted in such a way that the
operator can handle and turn them the same as he would during the return
and feathering motion with a boat oar.
No. 600. Kerns’ Patent Single Scull
Rowing Machine Each, $30.00
The Spalding Automatic Abdominal Masseur
A Safe and Sure Cure for Constipation and Other Kindred Ailments
[Illustration]
Useful for treatment of constipation, based upon the principle of
muscular contraction (the force which nature uses). By its mechanical
arrangement, it effectually applies force in the same direction that
nature does, and will gradually discard the use of cathartics. Only a
few moments’ use at the proper time is necessary before its effects will
be felt. Its action upon the liver and stomach is equally as prompt and
effective, and derangements of these organs are speedily remedied.
N. E. cor. 15th and Locust Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.
A. G. SPALDING & BROS. May 24th, 1906.
Gentlemen: I have used the Spalding Automatic Abdominal Masseur in my
practice for over fifteen years. I have found it of great benefit in
chronic constipation and indigestion. Your improvement increases its
value.
Very truly yours, WALTER A. FORD, M.D.
The Spalding Abdominal
Automatic Masseur. Complete, =$10.00=
Spalding Home Gymnasium Board
=A Complete Gymnasium for the Home on one Board=
[Illustration]
Convenient, does not take up much room, is always ready, and is really
the most compact, simplest and best arrangement for providing a complete
set of home exercising apparatus that has ever been devised.—CONSISTS OF
Board with attachments for
fastening to floor of room
so that walls need not be
marred. =$10.00=
Spalding Abdominal Masseur. =10.00=
No. PR Spalding Adjustable Striking
Bag Disk. =5.00=
No. 2 Spalding Chest Weight
Machine, including pair of
5–lb. Dumb Bells. =5.00=
No. 14 Spalding Striking Bag. =1.50=
—————————
Complete, all attached, =$31.50.=
_Board itself will be
furnished separately if
desired._ Each, =$10.00=
Board only is fastened to floor. Braces padded with leather, so that
walls will not be damaged. Can be put up in any room with a ceiling 8
ft. high. As the complete outfit is made up and carried in stock by us,
equipped as noted above, we cannot supply board with different articles
already attached.
Leather Covered Shot—For Abdominal Massage
[Illustration]
No. =A=. Consists of an iron ball,
which is wound with
electric tape and is then
covered with a very soft
and smooth grade of
horsehide. It is made in
either 6 or 8 lbs. weight. Each, =$5.00=
Spalding Bar Stalls
[Illustration]
This apparatus is particularly adapted for use in the home, as it is
compact, of simple construction, and may be used for the greatest
variety of movements affecting every part of the body, and especially
abdomen and chest movements. May be erected against wall, behind a door,
or against any other flat surface. Dimensions are eight feet high,
thirty-six inches wide and extends six inches into the room.
No. =20H=. For home use. Per section. =$8.00=
Spalding Bar Stall Bench
[Illustration]
Hard pine, strong and substantial. Top is padded with hair felt, canvas
covered. It is preferable, for sanitary reasons, that this canvas be
painted (a special elastic paint is used), unless otherwise specified,
stock benches will be so furnished.
No. =205=. Single. Ea, =$4.00=
The Spalding Championship Gloves
Used and Endorsed by Champions of the World
[Illustration: No. 118 No. 116 No. 115]
The Spalding “Championship” Gloves are endorsed by all champions and
have been exclusively used for years in championship contests and in
training. The material and workmanship are of the highest quality, the
fit is perfect, and by their peculiar construction absolutely prevent
any chance of injury to the hands or wrists. Each set is carefully
inspected before packing and guaranteed in every particular. Made in
three sizes in sets of four gloves.
No. =115=. The Spalding 5–oz. Per set of
“Championship” Glove. four gloves, =$6.00=
No. =116=. The Spalding 6–oz. Per set of
“Championship” Glove. four gloves, =$6.00=
No. =118=. The Spalding 8–oz. Per set of
“Championship” Glove. four gloves, $6.50
=Spalding “Special”= No. =218=
Same style as our “Championship” 8–oz. Gloves, but not same quality
material and workmanship.
No. =218=. Per set of
four gloves, =$4.50=
Spalding “Navy Special” Championship Gloves
Used by the Champions of the Navy
[Illustration:
BURNS vs. JOHNSON SPALDING GLOVES USED
Kerry Copyright.
]
[Illustration:
BOXING IN THE NAVY
COPYRIGHT, 1905, BY G. W. FAWCETT
]
These gloves are made of a special “sea green” leather, of particularly
durable quality. Furnished in 8–oz. only, similar in style to No. 118,
and with padded wrist.
No. =18N=. Per set of four gloves, =$5.00=
Spalding Pupil’s Boxing Gloves
[Illustration: Spalding Pupil’s Boxing Glove]
[Illustration: Padding on Wrist and Forearm]
Acting on the suggestion of one of the most prominent athletic officials
in this country, we decided recently to get up a boxing glove that would
be an aid to the pupil learning to box. This glove is additionally
padded on the forearm and over the wrist, to prevent that soreness which
is one of the most discouraging features following a brisk lesson in the
art of “blocking.” The glove part is well padded with curled hair, the
leather being best quality soft tanned.
No. =110=. Per set of
four gloves, =$6.00=
The Spalding Instructors’
Gloves, 10–oz.
[Illustration]
Made of best grade brown glove leather, extra heavily padded over the
knuckles and with special large padded thumb to prevent injury to either
instructor or pupil. Laces extra far to provide ample ventilation and
has patent palm grip.
No. =100=. Per set of
four gloves, =$6.00=
The Spalding 5–oz. Boxing Gloves
None Better at Any Price
[Illustration]
Made of special quality light tan-colored glove leather, very soft and
smooth. Plain laced wristband, patent palm lacing and patent palm grip.
An ideal glove for limited round contests.
No. =105=. Per set of
four gloves, =$7.00=
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=EACH SET OF BOXING GLOVES CONSISTS OF FOUR GLOVES, MATED IN TWO PAIRS=
Spalding Boxing Gloves
No. =11=. Corbett pattern, large 7–oz.
glove, best quality brown
glove leather, padded with
best curled hair, patent
palm lacing, padded
wristband, patent palm
grip. Substantially made Set of four
throughout for hard usage. gloves, =$5.00=
No. =9=. Regulation 5–oz. glove, Set of four
otherwise same as No. 11. gloves, =$5.00=
No. =14=. Regulation 5–oz. glove, dark
wine color, padded
wristband, patent palm
lacing and palm grip. Much Set of four
improved. gloves, =$4.00=
No. =15=. Corbett pattern, olive tanned
leather, well padded with
hair, padded wristband,
patent palm lacing, patent Set of four
palm grip. gloves, =$4.00=
No. =17=. Corbett pattern, craven tan
leather, well padded with
hair, patent palm lacing,
patent palm grip, padded Set of four
wristband. gloves, =$4.00=
[Illustration: _Above illustrates the patent palm lacing and patent palm
grip referred to in descriptions of Spalding boxing gloves. With these
improvements we believe our line is absolutely the finest on the market.
The patent palm lacing, insuring a snug fit at all times, is a very
valuable feature, and the patent palm grip we know, will be appreciated
by those who want gloves that are up-to-date in every particular._]
No. =19=. Corbett pattern, craven tan
leather, well padded with
hair, patent palm grip and Set of four
patent palm lacing. gloves, =$3.50=
No. =21=. Corbett pattern, dark wine
color leather. Well padded
with hair and patent palm Set of four
lacing. gloves, =$3.00=
No. =23=. Regular pattern, fine quality
brown tanned leather. A
very well made glove. Hair
padded and patent palm Set of four
lacing. gloves, =$2.00=
No. =24=. Regular pattern, craven tan
leather, hair padded,
elastic wristband. Set. =$1.50=
[Illustration: No. 11. Corbett Pattern]
[Illustration: No. 23. Regular Pattern]
* * * * *
SPALDING YOUTHS’ BOXING GLOVES
All Styles, Padded with Hair
[Illustration: No. 45 Corbett Pattern]
[Illustration: No. 25 Regular Pattern]
Spalding Youths’ Boxing Gloves are made in exactly the same manner and
of the same material as the full size gloves of our manufacture and are
warranted to give satisfaction.
No. =45=. Youths’ Championship Glove,
Corbett pattern, best
quality brown glove
leather, extra well
finished and double
stitched, patent palm
lacing and patent palm Set of four
grip. gloves, =$3.50=
No. =40=. Youths’ size, Corbett
pattern, soft craven tan
leather, well padded, Set of four
patent palm lacing. gloves, =$2.50=
No. =25=. Youths’ size, regular
pattern, soft tanned
leather, patent palm Set of four
lacing. gloves, =$1.50=
THE SPALDING STRIKING BAGS
THE BLADDERS USED IN ALL OUR STRIKING BAGS ARE MADE OF PURE PARA RUBBER
(NO COMPOSITION) AND FULLY GUARANTEED
[Illustration: No. G]
[Illustration: No. 19]
All our single end bags except No. G are made with solid leather top,
through center of which rope passes, making them the most certain in
action of any. Laces on side at top, so that the bladder can be inflated
without interfering with rope. Each bag is most carefully inspected and
then packed complete in box with bladder, lace and rope.
No. =G=. This is a heavy durable
Gymnasium Bag suitable for
all around exercise work
and the strongest bag made.
The cover is of heavy
English grain leather, same
as used in our best grade
foot balls and basket balls
and made in the same way.
It will outlast two or
three bags of any other
make. With loop top. Each, =$8.00=
No. =19=. Made of highest quality Patna
kid, the lightest and
strongest of leather. Sewed
with linen thread, double
stitched and red welted
seams. Especially suited
for exhibition work, and a
very fast bag. Each, =$7.00=
No. =19S=. Same material as No. 19, but
furnished with special
light bladder and weighs
only 7 ounces complete. The
fastest bag made, but very
strong and durable. Each, =$7.00=
No. =20=. Made of finest selected
calfskin, double stitched,
red welted seams and
reinforced throughout. Very
fast and a durable bag for
all around use. Each, =$7.00=
No. =18=. The “Fitzsimmons Special.”
Made of finest selected
olive Napa tanned leather,
extra well made; double
stitched, red welted seams
and reinforced throughout.
For training purposes
particularly this bag will
be found extremely
satisfactory in every
respect. Each, =$5.00=
No. =18S=. Same as No. 18, but smaller
in size and lighter.
Intended for very speedy
work. Each, =$5.00=
No. =12=. Olive tanned leather,
specially selected; double
stitched, red welted seams
and reinforced throughout.
Excellent for quick work. Each, =$4.00=
No. =10=. Specially tanned brown glove
leather; double stitched,
red welted seams and
reinforced throughout. Very
well made. Each, =$3.50=
No. =17=. Made of fine craven tanned
leather, well finished;
double stitched, red welted
seams and reinforced
throughout. A good bag. Each, =$3.50=
No. =16=. Extra fine grain leather,
full size and lined
throughout. Each, =$3.00=
No. =15=. Made of olive tanned leather,
full size and lined
throughout; red welted
seams. Each, =$2.00=
No. =14=. Good quality colored
sheepskin; lined
throughout. Each, =$1.50=
SPALDING STRIKING BAG SWIVELS
[Illustration: No. 8]
[Illustration: No. 11]
[Illustration: No. 9]
[Illustration: No. 12]
[Illustration: No. 8]
No. =8=. The simplest and most
effective ball bearing
swivel on the market. Rope
can be changed instantly
without interfering with
any other part of swivel. Each, =$1.50=
No. =9=. With removable socket for
quickly suspending or
removing bag without
readjusting. Each, =50c.=
No. =11=. Swivel action, with bell cord
coupling and rope attached.
Fastens permanently to
disk; japan finish. Each, =50c.=
No. =6=. Japanned iron stem for use
with platform or disk. Each, =35c.=
No. =12=. Ball and socket action.
Fastens permanently to
disk; nickel-plated. Each, =25c.=
THE SPALDING DOUBLE END BAGS
The Bladders used in all our Striking Bags are made of Pure Para Rubber
(no composition) and are Fully Guaranteed
_We are making all our double end bags with one-piece top and
substantial leather hop. Really the strongest construction we know of.
The bottom loop is also very strongly made. Each bag complete in box,
with bladder, lace, rubber cord for floor, and rope for ceiling
attachment._
* * * * *
[Illustration]
No. =7=. Made of finest selected olive
Napa tanned leather and
workmanship of same quality
as in our “Fitzsimmons”
Special Bag No. 18. Double
stitched, red welted seams.
An extremely durable and
lively bag. Each, =$5.50=
No. =6=. Fine olive tanned leather
cover, double stitched, red
welted seams. Extra well
made throughout. Each, =$5.00=
No. =5=. Regulation size, specially
tanned brown glove leather
cover, red welted seams,
double stitched and
substantially made
throughout. Each, =$4.00=
No. =4½=. Regulation size, fine craven
tanned leather and red
welted seams. Well finished
throughout. Each, =$3.75=
No. =4=. Regulation size, fine grain
leather cover and well made
throughout, double
stitched. Each, =$3.50=
No. =3=. Regulation size, substantial
brown leather cover,
reinforced and double
stitched seams. Each, =$2.50=
No. =2½=. Regulation size, good quality
dark olive tanned leather,
lined throughout, red
welted seams. Each. =$2.00=
No. =2=. Medium size, good colored
sheepskin, lined
throughout. Each, =$1.50=
Spalding Bladders
[Illustration: Style for Double End Bags and No. G]
[Illustration: Style for Single End Bags]
_It is well to specify when ordering extra bladders whether they are
required for single or double end bags, as we can furnish the two styles
in each grade._
No. =B=. With top stem, for Nos. 2, 2½
and 3. Each, =75c.=
No. =BS=. With side stem, for Nos. 14
and 15. Each, =75c.=
No. =5=. With top stem, for Nos. 4,
4½, 5 and 6. Each, =$1.00=
No. =5S=. With side stem, for Nos. 10,
12, 16 and 17. Each, =$1.00=
No. =7S=. With side stem, for Nos. 18,
18S, 19, 19S and 20. Each, =$1.20=
No. =7=. With top stem, for No. 7. =1.20=
No. =OM=. Top stem for No. G. =1.50=
No. =OS=. With top stem, heavy bladder,
best quality. Each, =$1.25=
No. =D=. Elastic floor attachment for
all double end bags, best
quality cord. Each, =30c.=
No. =E=. Elastic cord for double end
bags. Each, =20c.=
Spalding Brass Inflaters
[Illustration]
No. =2=. Club size, cylinder 10 in. Each, =50c.=
No. =3=. Pocket size, cylinder 5½ in. „ =25c.=
_All Rubber Bladders bearing our Trade-Mark are made of Pure Para Rubber
(no composition) and are guaranteed Perfect in Material and Workmanship.
Note special explanation of guarantee on tag attached to each bladder._
* * * * *
Spalding Striking Bag Mitts
Will protect the hands and recommended for use with all Striking Bags.
[Illustration: No. 1]
[Illustration: No. 4]
[Illustration: No. 5]
No. =1=. Made of olive Napa Leather
and extra well padded;
ventilated palm and special
elastic wrist in glove. Pair, =$2.50=
No. =2=. Made of soft tanned leather,
properly shaped and padded;
substantially put together. Pair, =$1.50=
No. =3=. Made of soft tanned, leather,
padded and well made; also
made in ladies’ size. Pair, =75c.=
No. =4=. Knuckle mitt, well padded. „ =50c.=
No. =5=. Knuckle mitt, well padded, „ =25c.=
Spalding “Official National League”<br> REG. U. S. PAT. OFF.<br> Ball
[Illustration: Horse Hide Cover Spalding No. 1 “Official National
League” Reg. U S Pat Off Spalding Official National League No. 1 Beware
of Counterfeits The Only Genuine Official League Ball, as adopted and
used by The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs since 1878,
has this signature on each label A. G. Spalding. The Official Ball of
the Game Since Its Adoption By The National League in 1878]
Official Ball of the Game for over Thirty Years
Adopted by the National League in 1878, and the only ball used in
Championship games since that time. Each ball wrapped in tinfoil, packed
in a separate box, and sealed in accordance with the latest League
regulations. Warranted to last a full game when used under ordinary
conditions.
=No. 1. Each, $1.25=
=Per Dozen, $15.00=
Durand-Steel Lockers
[Illustration: Some of the 6,000 Durand-Steel Lockers installed in the
Public Gymnasiums of Chicago. 12″ × 15″ × 42″, Double Tier.]
=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 or expanded metal afford little security=,
as they can be easily entered with wire cutters. Clothes placed in them
become covered with dust, and the lockers themselves present a poor
appearance, resembling animal cages.
=Durand-Steel Lockers= are made of finest grade furniture steel and are
finished with gloss black, furnace-baked japan (400°), comparable to
that used on hospital ware, which will never flake off nor require
refinishing, as do paints and enamels.
[Illustration: Six Lockers in Double Tier]
[Illustration: Three Lockers in Single Tier]
=Durand-Steel Lockers= are usually built with doors perforated full
length in panel design with sides and backs solid. This prevents clothes
in one locker from coming in contact with wet garments in adjoining
lockers, while plenty of ventilation is secured by having the door
perforated its entire length, but, if the purchaser prefers, we
perforate the backs also.
=The cost of Durand-Steel Lockers is no more than that of first-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
12 × 12 × 36 Inch
15 × 15 × 36 Inch
12 × 12 × 42 Inch
15 × 15 × 42 Inch
SINGLE TIER
12 × 12 × 60 Inch
15 × 15 × 60 Inch
12 × 12 × 72 Inch
15 × 15 × 72 Inch
SPECIAL SIZES MADE TO ORDER.
We are handling lockers as a special contract business, and shipment
will in every case be made direct from the factory in Chicago. If you
will let us know the number of lockers, size and arrangement, we shall
be glad to take up, through correspondence, the matter of prices.
[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]
_Prices in effect January 5, 1910. Subject to change without notice. For
Canadian prices see special Canadian Catalogue._
The 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
Bags—
Bat
Cricket
Striking
Uniform
Balls—
Base
Basket
Cricket
Field Hockey
Foot, College
Foot, Rugby
Foot, Soccer
Golf
Hand
Indoor
Medicine
Playground
Squash
Tennis
Volley
Water Polo
Bandages, Elastic
Bathing Suits
Bats—
Base Ball
Cricket
Belts
Caps—
Base Ball
University
Water Polo
Chest Weights
Circle, Seven-Foot
Coats, Base Ball
Collars, Swimming
Corks, Running
Covers, Racket
Cricket Goods
Croquet Goods
Discus, Olympic
Dumb Bells
Emblems
Equestrian Polo
Exerciser, Home
Felt Letters
Fencing Sticks
Field Hockey
Flags—
College
Foul, Base Ball
Marking, Golf
Foils, Fencing
Foot Balls—
Association
College
Rugby
Glasses, Base Ball
Sun
Automobile
Gloves—
Base Ball
Boxing
Cricket
Fencing
Foot Ball
Golf
Handball
Hockey, Ice
Glove Softener
Goals—
Basket Ball
Foot Ball
Hockey, Ice
Golf Clubs
Golf Counters
Golfette
Gymnasium, Home
Gymnasium Board
Hammers, Athletic
Hats, University
Head Harness
Health Pull
Hockey Sticks, Ice
Hole Cutter, Golf
Hole Rim, Golf
Horse, Vaulting
Hurdles, Safety
Hurley Goods
Indian Clubs
Jackets—
Fencing
Foot Ball
Javelins
Jerseys
Knee Protectors
Lacrosse
Lanes for Sprints
Lawn Bowls
Leg Guards—
Base Ball
Cricket
Foot Ball
Markers, Tennis
Masks—
Base Ball
Fencing
Nose
Masseur, Abdominal
Mattresses
Megaphones
Mitts—
Base Ball
Handball
Striking Bag
Moccasins
Nets—
Cricket
Golf Driving
Tennis
Volley Ball
Numbers, Competitors’
Pads—
Chamois, Fencing
Foot Ball
Sliding, Base Ball
Pants—
Base Ball
Basket Ball
Foot Ball, College
Foot Ball, Rugby
Hockey, Ice
Running
Pennants, College
Plates—
Base Ball Shoe
Home
Marking, Tennis
Pitchers’ Box
Pitchers’ Toe
Teeing, Golf
Platforms, Striking Bag
Poles—
Vaulting
Polo, Roller. Goods
Posts—
Backstop, Tennis
Lawn Tennis
Protectors—
Abdomen
Base Ball Body
Eye Glass
Push Ball
Quoits
Rackets, Tennis
Rings—
Exercising
Swinging
Rowing Machines
Roque