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No. 1—Spalding’s Official Base Ball Guide.
The leading Base Ball annual of the country, and the official authority
of the game. Contains the official playing rules, with an explanatory
index of the rules compiled by Mr. A. G. Spalding; pictures of all the
teams in the National, American and minor leagues; reviews of the
season; college Base Ball, and a great deal of interesting information.
Price 10 cents.
No. 1A—Spalding’s Official Base Ball Record.
Something new in Base Ball. Contains records of all kinds from the
beginning of the National League and official averages of all
professional organizations for past season. Illustrated with pictures of
leading teams and players. Price 10 cents.
No. 202—How to Play Base Ball.
Edited by Tim Murnane. New and revised edition. Illustrated with
pictures showing how all the various curves and drops are thrown and
portraits of leading players. Price 10 cents.
No. 223—How to Bat.
There is no better way of becoming a proficient batter than by reading
this book and practising the directions. Numerous illustrations. Price
10 cents.
No. 232—How to Run the Bases.
This book gives clear and concise directions for excelling as a base
runner; tells when to run and when not to do so; how and when to slide;
team work on the bases; in fact, every point of the game is thoroughly
explained. Illustrated. Price 10 cents.
No. 230—How to Pitch.
A new, up-to-date book. Its contents are the practical teaching of men
who have reached the top as pitchers, and who know how to impart a
knowledge of their art. All the big leagues’ pitchers are shown. Price
10 cents.
No. 229—How to Catch.
Every boy who has hopes of being a clever catcher should read how
well-known players cover their position. Pictures of all the noted
catchers in the big leagues. Price 10 cents.
No. 225—How to Play First Base.
Illustrated with pictures of all the prominent first basemen. Price 10
cents.
No. 226—How to Play Second Base.
The ideas of the best second basemen have been incorporated in this book
for the especial benefit of boys who want to know the fine points of
play at this point of the diamond. Price 10 cents.
No. 227—How to Play Third Base.
Third base is, in some respects, the most important of the infield. All
the points explained. Price 10 cents.
No. 228—How to Play Shortstop.
Shortstop is one of the hardest positions on the infield to fill, and
quick thought and quick action are necessary for a player who expects to
make good as a shortstop. Illus. Price 10 cents.
No. 224—How to Play the Outfield.
An invaluable guide for the outfielder. Price 10 cents.
No. 231—How to Coach; How to Captain a Team; How to Manage a Team;
How to Umpire; How to Organize a League; Technical Terms of Base
Ball.
A useful guide. Price 10 cents.
No. 219—Ready Reckoner of Base Ball Percentages.
To supply a demand for a book which would show the percentage of clubs
without recourse to the arduous work of figuring, the publishers had
these tables compiled by an expert. Price 10 cents.