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SPALDING ATHLETIC LIBRARY(7\ Giving the Titles of all Spalding Attiletic Library Books now /O

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SPALDING OFFICIAL ANNUALSNo. I

No. lANo. 3No. 2ANo. 3No.No.No.No.No.No.No. lONo. 12

GroupNo. 1

No. 202.

No. 223.

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No. 230.

No. 229.

No. 225.

No. 226.

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No.231.

Spalding's Official Base Ball GuideSpalding's Official Base Ball RecordSpalding's Official Foot Ball GuideSpalding's Official Soccer Foot Ball GuideSpalding's Official Cricket GuideSpalding's Official Lawn Tennis AnnualSpalding's Official Golf GuideSpalding's Official Ice Hockey GuideSpalding's Official Basket Ball GuideSpalding's Official Bowling GuideSpalding's Official Indoor Base Ball GuideSpalding's Official Roller Polo GuideSpalding's Official Athletic Almanac

FOOT BALL AUXILIARIESNo. 303 Spaldinpr's Official Canadian

Foot Ball Guide.

I. Base Bail

Spaldi)if/'s Official Base BallGuide.

How to Play Base Ball.How to Bat.How to Run Bases.How to Pitch.How to Catch.How to Play First Base.How to Play Second Base.How to Play Third Base.How to Play Shortstop.How to Play the Outfield.How to Organize a Base BallClub. [League.

How to Organize a Base BallHow to Manage a Base BallClub.

How toTrain aBase BallTeamHow to Captain a Base BallHow toUmpireaGame. [TeamTechnical Base Ball Terms.

No. 219. Ready Reckoner of Base BallPercentages.

BASE BALL AUXILIARIESNo. lA Official Base Ball Record.No. 309 Minor League Base Ball GuideNo. 310 Official Book National League

of Prof. Base Ball Clubs.No. 30G Official Handbook National

Playground Ball Assn.

Group II. Fool Ball

No. 2 Spaldin(/'s Official Foot BallGuide.

No. 300 How to IMay Foot Ball.

No. 2a Si)al<ll>i(/'s ( Ulicial Soccer FootBall Guide.

No. 286 How to Play Soccer.

Group III. CricketNo. 3 S]>aldinfj's Official Cricket GuideNo. 277 Cricket and How to Play It.

Group IV. Lawn TennisNo. 4 Sijalding's Official Laivn Ten-

nis Annual.No. 157 How to Play Lawn Tennis.No. 279 Strokes and Science of Lawn

Group V.''^"""

GoirNo. 5 Spalding's Official GolfGuideNo. 276 How to Play Golf

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Group VI. HockegNo. 6 Spalding's Official Ice Hockey

Gxdde.No. 304 How to Play Ice Hockey.No. 154 Field Hockey.

(Lawn Hockey.No. 188 < Parlor Hockey.

(Garden Hockey.No. 180 Ring Hockey.

HOCKEY AUXILIARYNo. 256 Official Handbook Ontario

Hockey Association.

Basket Ball

7 Spalding's Official BasketBall Guide.

No. 193 How to Play Basket Ball.

No. 260 Basket Ball Guide forWomen.BASKET BALL AUXILIARY

No. 312 Official Collegiate Basket BallHandbook.

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Group IX. Indoor Base Ball

No. 9 Spalding's Official IndoorBase Ball Guide,

Group X. PoloNo. 10 Spalding's Official Roller- Polo

Guide.No. 129 Water Polo.No. 199 Equestrian Polo.

Group XI. Miscellaneous GamesNo. 201 Lacrosse.No. 305 Official Handbook U. S. Inter-

collegiate Lacrosse League.No. 248 Archery.No. 138 Croquet.No. 271 Roque.

f Racquets.No. 194 < Squash-Racquets.

(Court Tennis.No. 13 Hand Ball.

No. 167 Quoits.No. 170 Push Ball.

No. 14 Curling.No. 207 Lawn Bowls.No. 188 Lawn Games.No. 189 Children's Games.

Group XII.

No. 12

No. 27No. 182No. 156No. 87

Athlelics

Spalding's Official AthleticAlmanac.

College Athletics.All Around Athletics.Athletes' Guide.Athletic Primer.

No. 273 Olympic GamesatAthens.1906No. 252 How to Sprint.No. 255 How to Run 100 Yards.No. 174 Distance and Cross Country

Running.No. 259 How to Become a Weight

Thrower.No. 55 Official Sporting Rules.No. 246 Athletic Training for School-

boys.

ATHLETIC AUXILIARIESNo. 311 Amateur Athletic Union Offi-

cial Handbook. [book.Intercollegiate Official Hand-Y. M. C. A. Official Handbook.Public Schools Athletic

League Official Handbook.No. 298 Intercollegiate Cross Country

Association Handbook.Official Handbook New YorkInterscholastic AthleticAssociation.

No. 307No. 302No. 313

No. 308

Group XIII.Athletic

Accomplishments

No. 177 How to Swim.No. 296 Speed Swimming.No. 128 How to Row.No. 209 How to Become a Skater.No. 178 How to Train for Bicycling.No. 23 Canoeing.No. 282 Roller Skating Guide.

Group XIV. Manly Sports

( By Breck.)No. 18 Fencing.No. 162 Boxing.No. 165 Fencing. ( By Senac.)No. 140 Wrestling.No. 236 How to Wrestle.No. 102 Ground Tumbling.No. 233 Jiu Jitsu.No. 166 How to Swing Indian Clubs.No. 200 Dumb Bell Exercises.No. 143 Indian Clubs and Dumb Bells.

No. 262 Medicine Ball Exercises.No. 29 Pulley Weight Exercises.No. 191 How to Punch the Bag.No. 289 Tumbling for Amateurs.

Group XV. Gymnastics

No. 104 Grading of Gymnastic Exer-cises.

No. 214 Graded Cal i stheni cs andDumb Bell Drills.

No. 254 Barnjum Bar Bell Drill.

No. 158 Indoor and Outdoor Gym-nastic Games.

No. 124 How to Become a Gymnast.No. 287 Fancy Dumb Bell and March-

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No. 161

No. 208

No. 149

No. 142No. 185No. 213No. 238No. 234

No. 261No. 285

No. 288

No. 290

XVI. Physical Culture

Ten Minutes' Exercise forBusy Men.

Physical Education and Hy-giene,

Scientific Physical Trainingand Care of the Body.

Physical Training Simplified.Hints on Health.285 Health Answers.Muscle Building.School Tactics and Maze Run-

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nastics.Get Well ; Keep Well.

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Xo. 2:J1—How to Coach; Howto Captain a Team; H«»>tto Manage a. Team; Ho^vto Umpire; How to Or-Raiiize a I^eaRue; Tech-nical Terms of Base Ball.

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\o 21})—Ready Reckoner ofBase Ball Percentages.

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Group II. Foot BallNo. 3—Spalding's Official

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reviews of the game from>riou3 sections of the

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iNo. 2S6—How to Play Soc-

cer.How each position should be played,

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FOOT BALL AUXILIARIES.No. 303-^ Spalding's Offlcic:!

Canadian Foot BallGuide.

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Group III. CricketNo. 3—Spalding's Official

Cricket Guide.The most complete year

book of the game that hasever been published inAmerica. Reports ofspecial matches, official

rules and pictures of all

the leading teams. Price10 cents.

No. 277—Cricket: and Howto Play it.

By Prince Ranjitsinhji. The gamedescribed concisely and illustrated withfull-page pictures posed especially forthis book. Price 10 cents.

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Group IV.LawnTennis

Ko. 4—Spalclins's Oflicial

Laivn Tennis Annual.Contents include reports

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layiiiK- out and keeping a court. Illus-

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No. 157—HoTv to Play LaTrnTennis.

A complete description of lawn ten-nis; a lesson for beginners and direc-

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No. 279—Strokes and Scienceof I^awn Tennis.

By P. A. Vaile, a leading authorityon the game in Great Britain. Everystroke in the game is accurately illus-

trated and analyzed by the author.Price 10 cents.

GolfOfficial

Group V.No. .'»—Spalding's

Golf Guide.Contains records of all

important tournaments,articles on the game in

various sections of thecountry, pictures of prom-inent players, official play-

ing rules and generaitems of interest. Pric*

10 cents.

No. 276—How to riay Golf.

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Group VI. Hockey\o. {—Spnldinj;'s Official Ice

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ferent sections of theUnited States and Canada.Price 10 cents.

No. :\04—HoTt' to Play IceIfocliey.

Contains a description of the dutiesof each player. Illustrated. Price 10cents.

No. 154—Field Hockey.Prominent in the sports at Vassar,

Smith, Wellesley, Bryn Mawr and otherleading colleges. Price 10 cents.

IV o. 1 S S — Ij a w n Hockey,Parfor Hoclvey, GarifenIfoclicy.

Containing the rules for each game.Illustrated. Price 10 cents.

No. ISO—Ring Hockey.A new game for the gymnasium.

Exciting as basket ball. Price 10 cents.

HOCIi^L^V AlAIMAUV.No. 25<j—Ollicial IIandl>ook

of tlie Ontario HocfceyAssociation.

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Group VII.BasketBail

No. 7—Spaldinsr's Olficia]tlaslvct Itall Guide.

Edited by George T.llepbron. Contains therevised official rules, de-cisions on disputed points,records of prominentteams, reports on the gamefrom various parts of thecountry. Illustrated. Price10 cents.

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No. 193—How to Play BasketBall.

By G. T. Hepbron, editor of theOfficial Basket Ball Guide. Illustratedwith scenes of action. Price 10 cents.

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Edited by Miss Senda Berenson, ofSmith College. Contains the official

playing rules and special articles onthe game by prominent authorities.Illustrated. Price 10 cents.

BASKET BALL AUXILIARY.No. 312—CoIIej?iate Basket

Ball HaiKll^ook.The official publication of the Colle-

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Group VIII. BowlingNo. 8—Spaldins's Official

BoTV-lins' Guide.The contents include:

diagrams of effective de-liveries; hints to begin-ners: how to score; official

rules; spares, how theyare made; rules for cockedhat, quintet, cocked hatand feather, battle game,etc. Price 10 cents.

Group IX.IndoorBase Ball

No. 9—Spalding's Official In-door Base Ball Guide.

America's national gameis now vieing with otherindoor games as a winterpastime. This book con-tains the playing rules,

pictures of leading teams,and interesting articles onthe game by leading au-thorities on the subject.

Price 10 cents.

PoloGroup X.No. lO—Spaldins's

Official RollerPolo Guide.Edited by J. C. Morse.l

A full description of thegame; official rules, re-i

cords; pictures of prominent players. Price 10 cent

No. 129—Water Polo.The contents of this book treat of

every detail, the individual work of theplayers, the practice of the team, howto throw the ball, with illustrations andmany valuable hints. Price 10 cents.

No. 199—Equestrian Polo.Compiled by H. L. Fitzpatrick of the

New York Sun. Illustrated with por-traits of leading players, and containsmost useful information for polo play-ers. Price 10 cents.

_ ^^ Miscellane-GroupXI. ous GamesNo. 201—Lacrosse.Every position is thoroughly ex-

plained in a most simple and concisemanner, rendering it the best manualof the game ever published. Illus-

trated with numerous snapshots of im-portant plays. Price 10 cents.

No. 305— Official HandbookU. S. Inter-Collegiate La-crosse Leagrue.

Contains the constitution, by-laws,playing rules, list of officers and recordsof the association. Price 10 cents.

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IVo. 2 IS—Arcliery.A new and up-to-date book on this

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No. 104—ISacquots, Sqjiasli-RncMniets iiiid Court 'J'en-

How to play each game is thoroughlyexplained, and all the difficult strokesshown by special photographs takenespecially for this book. Contains theofficial rules for each game. Price 10cents.

No. 107—(inoit.s.

Contains a description of the playsused by experts and the official rules.

Illustrated. Price 10 cents.

No. 170—Push Ball.

This book contains the official rulesand a sketch of the game; illustrated.Price 10 cents.

No. 13—IIo^v to Play HandBall.

By the world's champion, MichaelEgan. Every play is thoroughly ex-plained by text and diagram. Illus-


No. 14—Curling.A short history of this famous Scot-

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No. 207—Bovvliniar on tlie

Green; or, Lav»'n Bot»'1s.

How to construct a green; how toplay the game, and the official rulesof the Scottish Bowling Association.Illustrated. Price 10 cents.

No. 189—Children's Games.These games are intended for use at

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Suitable for children from three toeight years, and include a great variety.Price 10 cents.

No. l!SS—l^a^vn Games.Lawn Hockey, Garden Hockey, Hand

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Group XII. AthleticsNo. 12—Spalding's Oflicial

Athletic Almanac.Compiled by J. E. Sulli-

van, President of the Ama-teur Athletic Union. Theonly annual publicationnow issued that containsa complete list of amateurbest-on-records; intercol-legiate, English, swim-ming, interscholastic, Irish, Scotch,Swedish, Continental, South African.Australasian; numerous photos of in-

dividual athletes and leading athleticteams. Price 10 cents.

No. 27—College Athletics.M. C. Murphy, the well-known ath-

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especially for the schoolboy and collegeman, but it is invaluable for the athletewho wishes to excel in any branch ofathletic sport; profusely illustrated.

Price 10 cents.

No. 1S2—Ail-Around Ath-letics.

Gives in full the method of scoringthe All-Around Championship; how totrain for the Ail-Around Champion-ship. Illustrated. Price 10 cents.

No. l.'i;-Athlete's Gnide.Full instructions for the beginner,

telling how to sprint, hurdle, jump andthrow weights, general hints on train-

ing; valuable advice to beginners andimportant A. A. U. rules and their ex-planations, while the pictures comprisemany scenes of champions in action.

Price 10 cents.

No. 27:5—The Olympic Gamesat Athens

A complete account of the OlympicGames of 1906, at Athens, the greatestInternational Athletic Contest everheld. Compiled by J. E. Sullivan,Special United States Commissioner tothe Olympic Games. Price 10 cents.

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No. 87—Athletic Primer.Edited by J. E. Sullivan, President

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No. 252—How to Sprint.Every athlete who aspires to be a

sprinter can study this book to advan-tage. Price 10 cents.

No. 255—How to Run 100Yards.

By J. W. Morton, the noted Britishchampion. Many of Mr. Morton'smethods of training are novel toAmerican athletes, but his success is

the best tribute to their worth. Illus-


No. 174—Distance and Cross-Country Running'.

By George Orton, the famous Uni-versity of Pennsylvania runner. Thequarter, half, mile, the longer dis-tances, and cross-country running andsteeplechasing, with instructions fortraining; pictures of leading athletesin action, with comments by the editor.Price 10 cents.

No. 259—Weight Tlirowingr.Probably no other man in the world

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No. 24G—Athletic Trainingfor Schoolboys.

By Gee. W. Orton. Each event in theIntercollegiate programme is treatedof separately. Price 10 cents.

No. 55—Official SportingRules.

Contains rules not found in otherpublications for the government ofmany sports; rules for wrestling,Bhuffleboard, snowshoeing. profes-sional racing, pigeon shooting, dogracing, pistol and revolver shooting,British water polo rules, Rugby football rules. Price 10 cents.

ATHLETIC AUXILIARIES.Ao. 311—Official Handbook

of the ,A.A.U.The A. A. U. is the governing body

of athletes in the United States ofAmerica, and all games must be heldunder its rules, which are exclusivelypublished in this handbook, and a copyshould be in the hands of every athleteand every club officer in America.Also includes a very interesting axticleon " The Growth of American Ath-letics," and a short history of eachmember of the Board of Governors.Price 10 cents.

No. 307—Official Intercolle-giate A.A.A.A. Handbook:.

Contains constitution, by-laws, andlaws of athletics; records from 1876 todate. Price 10 cents.

No. 308—Official HandbookNew York Interschol-astic Athletic Associa-tion.

Contains the Association's records,constitution and by-laws and otherinformation. Price 10 cents.

No. 302— Official Y.M.C.A.Handbook.

Contains the official rules governingall sports under the jurisdiction of the

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Y. M. C. A., official Y. M. C. A. scoringtables, pentathlon rules, pictures ofleading Y. M. C. A. athletes. Price10 cents.

No. 313—Official Handbookof the Public SchoolsAthletic League.

Edited by Dr. Luther Halsey Gu 'ck.director of physical education in theNew York public schools. Illustrated.Price 10 cents.

No. 314—Official HandbookGirls' Branch of thePublic Schools AthleticLeague.

The official publication. Contains:constitution and by-laws, list of offi-cers, donors, founders. life and annualmembers, reports and illustrations.Price 10 cents.

No. 298—Interc ollegiateCross Country Handbook.

Contains constitution and by-laws,list of officers, and records of the asso-ciation. Price 10 cents.

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Group XIU. AthleticAccomplishments

No. 177—How to Swim.Will interest the expert as well as

the novice; the illustrations were madefrom photographs especially posed,showing the swimmer in clear water;a valuable feature is the series of"land drill " exercises for the beginner.Price 10 cents.

Mo. ::!>G—Speed S-wimniing-.By Champion C. M. Daniels of the

New York Athletic Club team, holderof numerous American records, and thebest swimmer in America qualified towrite on the subject. Any boy shouldbe able to increase his speed in thewater after reading Champion Daniels'instructions on the subject. Price 10cents.

No. 128—How to Row.By E. J. Giannini, of the New York

Athletic Club, one of America's mostfamous amateur oarsmen and cham-

i

pions. Shows how to hold the oars,the finish of the stroke and other valu-able information. Price 10 cents.

No. 23—Canoeing.Paddling, sailing, cruising and rac-

ing canoes and their uses; with hintson rig and management; the choice ofa canoe; sailing canoes, racing regula-tions; canoeing and camping. Fullyillustrated. Price 10 cents.

No. 209—How to Become aSkater.

Contains advice for beginners; howto become a figure skater, showing howto do all the different tricks of the bestfigure skaters. Pictures of prominentskaters and numerous diagrams. Price10 cents.

No. 282-Official RollerSkating (iuide.

Directions for becoming a fancy andtrick roller skater, and rules for rollerskating. Pictures of prominent trickskaters in action. Price 10 cents.

No. 178-How to Train forBicyeHniJ^.

Gives methods of the best riderswhen training forlong or short distanceraces; hints on training. Revised andup-to-date in every particular. Price10 cents.

_ ^„, ManlyGroup XIV. SportsNo. 140—Wrestlingr.Catch-as-catch-can style. Seventy

illustrations of the different holds, pho-tographed especially and so describedthat anybody can with little effort learnevery one. Price 10 cents.

No. 18—Fencins.By Dr. Edward Breck, of Boston,

editor of The Swordsman, a promi-nent amateur fencer. A book that hasstood the test of time, and is universallyacknowledged to be a standard workIllustrated. Price 10 cents.

No. 1(>2—Boxing Guide.Contains over 70 pages of illustrations

showing all the latest blows, posedespecially for this book under the super-vision of a well-known instructor ofboxing, who makes a specialty of teach-ing and knows how to impart hisknowledge. Price 10 cents.

No. !«.«>—The Art of FencingrBy Regis and Louis Senac, of New

York, famous instructors and leadingauthorities on the subject. Gives indetail how every move should be made.Price 10 cents.

No. 23«—How to Wrestle.The most Complete and up-to-date

book on wrestling ever published.Edited by F. R. Toombs, and devotedprincipally to special poses and illustra-

tions by George Hackenschmidt, the"Russian Lion." Price 10 cents.

No. 102—Gronnd Tnmblingr.Any boy. by reading this book and

following the instructions, can becomeproficient. Price 10 cents.

No. 281>—Tnmbling: for Ama-teur.s.

Specially compiled for amateurs byDr.JamesT. Gwathmey. Every varietyof the pastime explained by text andpictures, over 100 different positionsbeing shown. Price 10 cents.

No. 191—How to Punch theBa»y.

The best treatise on bag punchingthat has ever been printed. Every va-riety of blow used in training is shownand explained, with a chapter on fancybag punching by a well-known theatri-cal bag puncher. Price 10 cents.

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No. 143—Indian Clubs andDunib-Bells.

By America's amateur champion clubswinger, J. H. Dougherty. It is clearlyillustrated, by which any novice canbecome an expert. Price 10 cents.

No. 200—Dumb-Bells.The best work on dumb-bells that

has ever been offered. By Prof. G.Bojus, of New York. Contains 200photographs. Should be in the handsof every teacher and pupil of physicalculture, and is invaluable for homeexercise. Price 10 cents.

No. 262—Medicine Ball Ex-ercises.

A series of plain and practical exer-cises with the medicine ball, suitablefor boys and girls, business and profes-sional men, in and out of gymnasium.Price 10 cents.

No. 29—Pulley Weight Exer-cises.

By Dr. Henry S. Anderson, instructorin heavy gymnastics Yale gymnasium.In conjunction with a chest machineanyone with this book can becomeperfectly developed. Price 10 cents.

No. 233—Jiu Jitsu.

Each move thoroughly explained andillustrated with numerous full-pagepictures of Messrs. A. Minami and K.Koyama, two of the most famous ex-ponents of the art of Jiu Jitsu, whoposed especially for this book. Price10 cents.

No. 166—How to Swing In-dian Clubs.

By Prof. E. B. Warman. By follow-ing the directions carefully anyone canbecome an expert. Price 10 cents.

Group XV, GymnasticsNo. 104—Tlie Grading of

Gymnastic Exercises.By G. M. Martin. A book that should

be in the hands of every physical direc-

tor of the Y. M. C. A., school, club, col-

ege, etc. Price 10 cents.

x\o. 214—Graded Calisthen-ics and 13unib-Bell Drills.

For years it has been the custom inmost gymnasiums of memorizing a setdrill, which was never varied. Conse-quently the beginner was given thesame kind and amount as the oldermember. With a view to giving uni-formity the present treatise is at-tempted. Price 10 cents.

No. 254—Barnjum Bar BellDrill.

Edited by Dr. R. Tait McKenzie,Director Physical Training, Universityof Pennsylvania. Profusely illustrated.Price 10 cents.

No. 158—Indoor and OutdoorGymnastic Games.

A book that will prove valuable to in-

door and outdoor gymnasiums, schools,outings and gatherings where thereare a number to be amused. Price 10

cents.

No. 124—How to Become aGymnast.

By Robert Stoll, of the New YorkA. C, the American champion on theflying rings from 1885 to 1892. Any boycan easily become proficient with alittle practice. Price 10 cents.

No. 2S7—Fancy Dumb Belland Marching Drills.

All concede that games and recreativeexercises during the adolescent periodare preferable to set drills and monoton-ous movements. These drills, while de-signed primarily for boys, can be usedsuccessfully with girls and men andwomen. Profusely illustrated. Price10 cents.

_ ^,„ PhysicalGroup XVI. CultureNo. 161—Ten Minutes' Exer-

cise lor Busy Men.By Dr. Luther Halsey Gulick, Direc-

tor of Physical Training in the NewYork Public Schools. A concise andcomplete course of physical education.Price 10 cents.

No. 208—Physical Educationand Hygiene.

This is the fifth of the PhysicalTraining series, by Prof. E. B. Warman(see Nos. 142, 149, 166, 185, 213, 261. 290),

Price 10 cents.

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No. 149—The Careof tlie Body.A book that all who value health

should read and follow its instructions.

By Prof. E. B.Warman, the well-knownlecturer and authority on physical cul-

ture. Price 10 cents.

IVo. 142—Physical TrainingSimplified.

By Prof. E. B. Warman. A complete,thorough and practical book where thej|Jiole man is considered—brain andmdy. Price 10 cents.

No. ISo—llealtli Hints.

By Prof. E. B. Warman. Health in-

fluenced bj' insulation; health influ-

enced by underwear; health influenced

by color; exercise. Price 10 cents.

No. 213—2S5 Health Answers.By Prof. E. B. Warman. Contents:

ventilating a bedroom; ventilating- ahouse; how to obtain pure air; bathing;salt water baths at home; a substitutefor ice water; to cure insomnia, etc.,

etc. Price 10 cents.

No. 238-Muscle Building.By Dr. L. H. Gulick, Director of Phy-

sical Training in the New York PublicSchools. A complete treatise on thecorrect method of acquiring strength.lUustrat*"!. I^rice 10 cents.

\o. 2.31—School Tactics andMaze Kuuuiiijj;.

A series of drills for the use of schools.Edited by Dr. Luther Halsey Gulick,Director of Physical Training in theNew York Public Schools. Price 10cents.

No. 261—Tensing Gxercises.By Prof. E. B. Warman. The "Ten-

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.\o. 2S.^>—Health; by Muscu-lar Cj<> luiiastics.

With hints on right living. By W.J.Cromie. If one will practice the exer-cises and observe the hints thereincontained, he will be amply repaid forso doing. Price 10 cents.

No. 2S.S—Indigestion Treatedhy tiyinnastics

By W. .1. Cromie. If the hints there-in contained are observed and theexercises faithfully performed greatrelief will be experienced. Price 10

cents.

No. 290—Get Well; Keep^iVell.

By Prof. E. B. Warman, author of anumber of books in the Spalding Ath-letic Library on physical training.Price 10 cents.

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SPALD1N(4 ATHLETIC LIBRARYGroup XIL, No. 311

Official Handbook

Amateur Athletic Union

United States

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dQ Constitution, By-Laws, General and Athletic

Rules ; also the Rules of Gymnastics,

Swimming, Wrestling, Boxing,

Water Polo

As Adopted by the Amateur Atliletic Unionand Revised by the Rules Committee

ARTICLES OF ALLIANCE WITH ALLIED MEMBERS

Published by

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CONTENTSPAGH

Amateur Athletic Union Ofncials 5Metropolitan Association 9New England Association 16Central Association 18Pacific Association 21Rocky Mountain Association 23Midd le Atlantic Association 24Western Association. 27South Atlantic Association 29Southern Association 31Pacific Northwest Association 33Intercollegiate Amateur Athletic Association of America 35Military Athletic League 36Athletic League Young Men's Christian Association of North America 37North American Gymnastic Union 38National Cycling Association 39Federation of American Motorcyclists 40Amateur Fencers' League of America 41International Skating Union 42Amateur Athletic Federation of Canada 43Union des Societes Francaise de Sports Athletiques 44Personnel of the Board of Managers of the A. A, U 45The Growth of American Athletics 60Constitution of the Amateur Athletic Union of the United States 73By-Laws of the Amateur Athletic Union of the United States 89General Rules 96Athletic Rules 105Boxing Rules 124Wrestling Rules 126Potato Racing Rules 127Gymnastic Rules 128Water Polo Rules 129Relay Racing Rules 134Articles of Alliance between A. A. U. and N. A. G. U 135Articles of Alliance between A. A. U. and A. L. Y. M. C. A ]37Articles of Alliance between A. A. U. and I. C. A. A. A. A 139Articles of Alliance between A. A. U. and M. A. L 140Articles of Alliance between A. A. U. and N, C. A 141Articles of Alliance between A. A. U. and A. F. L 143Articles of Alliance between A. A. U. and F. A. M 144Articles of AHiance between A. A. U. and A. L. C. Y. M. N. U 145Articles of Alliance between A. A. U. and I. S. U. A 147Articles of Alliance between A. A. U. and A. A. F. C 148Form of Constitution for Active Associations 150Form of By-Laws for Active Associations 156When an Amateur Becomes a Professional 160Special Legislation Authorized by the A. A. U 162Amateur Athletic Union Statistics 164Form of Club Application for Membership in an Association of the A.A.U.

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The

A^inateur Athletic UnionOF THE

United States

President,

JAMES E. SULLIVAN,Metropolitan Association.

Vice-Presidents,

JOHN J. O'CONNOR,Western Association.

EVERETT C BROWN,Central Association.

DR. GEORGE W. ORTON,Middle Atlantic Association.

PL G. PENNIMAN.South Atlantic Association.

Secreiavy-Trcasurer,

MAJOR JOHN J. DIXON,Metropolitan Association,

21 Warren Street, New York.

COMMITTEES.National Registration—Major John J. Dixon, Chairman, 21 War-

ren Street, New York City; J. Arthur Corbitt, 1452 Pierce

Building. St. Louis, Mo.; J. Frank Facey, 36 Prospect

Street Cambridge, Mass.; Thomas J. Nevm, 209 East 42d

Street New York City; Bert Martin, 205-206 Kntndge

Building, Denver, Colo.; Dr. D. E. Wiber, 1329 ^ Street,

N W., Washington, D. C. ; H. E. Pearson, 153 LaSalle

Street Chicago, III; Dr. H. L. Chadwick, 15th and Chestnut

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Streets, Philadelphia, Pa. ; W. M. Inglis. Seattle Athletic

Club. Seattle, Wash. ; L. Di Benedetto, 2400 Burgundy Street,

New Orleans, La. ; Douglas Erskine, 256 Montgomery Street,

San Francisco. Cal. ; Dr. George J. Fisher, 3 West 29thStreet, New York City; John M. Walker, 706 Sansom Street,

Philadelphia, Pa.

Records— F. W. Rubien, Chairman ; M. F. Winston, Dr. GeorgeK. Herman, A. S. Goldsmith. S. S. Piexotto, W. D. Nesbit,

Otto Wahle. A. S. Corbilt, Capt. Washington Bowie, Jr.

AtJilctic ChcDiipioiisJiifs—Bartow S. Weeks, Chairman; EdwardE. Babb. Theodore E. Straus, Everett C. Brown, Thomas F.

Riley, Dr. George K. Herman.Lcf^islation—Bartow S. Weeks, Chairman ; A. G. Mills, Joseph

B. Maccabe, Gustavus T. Kirby, Dr. Luther Halscy Gulick,

Theodore E. Straus.

Finance—John Steil, Chairman ; H. Obertubbesing. W. Scott

O'Connor.

Basket Ball—Dr. Luther Halsey Gulick, Chairman ; G. T. Hep-bron, Secretary; Lieut. Charles A. Dean, A. J. Lill, Jr., F.

W. Rubien, Harrv A. Fisher, Dr. D. E. W^iber, M. J.

Slattery, E. T. Hart.

Play Grounds, Athletic Parks and Public Baths—^Joseph B.

Maccabe, Chairman; Dr. Luther Halsey Gulick, E. B. DeGroot, B. P. Sullivan, G. T. Hepbron, J. J. O'Connor, Charlesde B. Claiborne, W. D. Nesbit, S. S. Piexotto.

Active Association MembersThe New England Association of the A.A.U.The Metropolitan Association of the A.A.U.The Middle Atlantic Association of the A..-\.U.

The South Atlantic Association of the A.A.U.The Central Association of the A.A.U.The Southern Association of the A.A.U.The Western Association of the A.A.U.The Rocky Mountain Association of the A.A.U.The Pacific Association of the A.A.U.The Pacific North West Association of the A.A.U.

AlVud MembersNorth American Gymnastic Union.Intercollegiate Amateur Athletic Association of .Xmerica.

Athletic League of Y. M. C. A.'s of North America.Military Athletic League.

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National Cycling Association.

The Amateur Fencers' League of America.The Federation of American Motorcyclists.

Union des Societies Francaises de Sports Athletiques.Amateur Athletic Federation of Canada.The International Skating Union.Catholic Amateur Athletic League of the United States.

Board of Governors

J. E. Sullivan, 21 Warren Street, New York City.

W. D. Nesbit, Birmingham A.C., Birmingham. Ala.

H. G. Penniman, 922 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, Md.John J. O'Connor, 5048 Ridge Avenue, St. Louis, Mo.Major John J. Dixon, 21 Warren Street, Nev^ York.Bartov^ S. Weeks, 2 Rector Street, Nev^ York City.

F. W. Rubien, 207 East Sixteenth Street, New York City.

H. Obertubbesing, 21 Warren Street, New York City.

Dr. George K. Herman, 96 LaSalle Street, Chicago, 111.

Everett C. Brown, Chicago Athletic Association, Chicago, III.

M. F. Winston, St. Joseph's A.A., Lynn, Mass.T. F. Riley, 146 Rindge Avenue, North Cambridge, Mass.A. J. Lill, Jr., 21 Bromfield Street, Boston, Mass.T. E. Straus, 10 South Street, Baltimore, Md.P. C. Fisher, Denver Athletic Club, Denver, Colo.C. O. Epperson, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colo.Bert Martin, 205 Kittridge Building, Denver, Colo.Dr. Geo. J. Fisher. 3 West Twenty-ninth Street, New York City.

George F. Pawling, 1622 Real Estate Trust Building, Philadel-phia, Pa.

W. Scott O'Connor, 53 Broadway, New York City.

Gustavus T. Kirby, 2 Wall Street, New York City.

R. G. Betts, 154 Nassau Street, New York City.

John Steil. 962 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y.Harry McMillan, 1815 Wallace Street, Philadelphia, Pa.Edward E. Babb, 93 Federal Street, Boston, Mass.Joseph B. Maccabe. Argus-xA.dvocate, East Boston, Mass.S. S. Piexotto, 458 Guerrero Street, San Francisco, Cal.R. R. I'Hommedieu, 509 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco,

Cal.

W. A. Strickler, 2715 Mission Street, San Francisco, Cal.A. G. Mills, 17 Battery Place, New York City.Dr. Luther Halsey Gulick, 500 Park Avenue, New York City.C. C. Hughes. Hudson Terminal Building, 50 Church Street,

New York City.

Frederick J. V. Skiff, Field Museum, Chicago, 111.


Chas. H. Carter, Boston Athletic Association, Boston, Mass.M. J. Slatlcrv, southeast corner Sixtieth and Market Streets,

Philadelphia, Pa.

J. Arthur Corhitt, 1452 Pierce Building, St. Louis, Mo.J. C. Masker, Kansas City A.C., Kansas City, Mo.E. T. Hart, 311 East 140th Street, New York.M. A. Cuming, 517 Forty-sixth Street, Brooklyn, N. Y.

A. S. Goldsmith, Seattle A.C., Seattle, Wash.Lieut. Charles A. Dean, 376 The Rookery, Chicago, 111.

E. B. De Groot, Fifty-seventh and Cottage Grove Avenue, Chi-cago, HI.

Capt. Washington Bowie, Jr., Baltimore, Md.R. F. Kelsey. Box 41, Madison Square Station, New York City.

Dr. George W. Orton, 3900 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa.H. E. Hobbis, Vancouver A.C.. Vancouver, B. C.

E. E. Morgan, Multnomah A.C., Portland, Ore.Charles de B. Claiborne, 727 Common Street, New Orleans, La.George S. Smith, Southern A.C., New Orleans, La.W. H. Liginger, 418 Van Buren Street, Milwaukee, Wis.James A. Taylor. Box 1136, Montreal, P. Q.Leslie H. Boyd, Merchants' Bank Building, 20s St. James Street

Montreal, P. Q.

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Metropolitan AssociationOF THE

Amateur Athletic UnionOF THE

United States

President,

JAMES E. SULLIVAN, Pastime A. C

Vice-President,

F. W. RUBIEN, St. George's A.C.,

207 East i6th Street, New York City.

Secretary- Treasurer,

H. OBERTUBBESING, West Side Branch Y.M.C.A.

Box 611, New York City.

COMMITTEES.Registration—Thomas J. Nevin, Chairman, St. Bartholomew

A.C., Box 611, New York City; Thomas J. Hughes, H.Obertubbesiiig.

Track and Field Championships—H. Obertubbesing,' Chairman,Box 611, New York City; E. T. Hart, P. J. Conway, J. P.

Boyle, W. H. Brady, J. J. Crawford, Thomas J. Hughes,Thomas J. Nevin and Bartow S. Weeks.

Szi'iniining—Otto Wahle, New York A.C., Chairman; J. O'Regan,E. C. Brennan, E. E. Malcolm, T. W. Golding, H. A. Metz,A. G. Brown and M. P. Halpin.

Basket Ball—Thomas J. Hughes. Chairman, 21 Warren Street,

New York City; J. F. Byrne, W. A. Clark, Thomas J.

Nevin, W. Mitchel, J. T. Mahoney, George T. Hepbron,Secretary, and H. Lang.

Gymnastics—John Steil, Chairman, 962 Bushwick Avenue, Brook-lyn, N. Y.; M. A. Klein, E. M. Haas, F. W. Neuman, R.

Berge. W. B. Powell, W. T. Steinle and Joseph Ernst.

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Public Athletic Tracks and Playgrounds—F. W. Riibicn, Chair-man, 207 East i6th Street, New York City; Dr. LutherHalsey Gulick, P. VoUmar, A. J. Dargan, F. M. Hollerith

and H. S. Qiiinn.

Legislation—Bartow S. Weeks, Chairman, 2 Rector Street, NewYork City

; John T. Dooling, Lieut. A. E. Wenige andJeremiah A. O'Leary.

Wrestling—J. W. Stumpf. Chairman, 415 East 13th Street, NewYork City ; D. Wortman, L. E. Moellcr, Charles Ericksen,D. Buckley, J. M. Lonergan and John Steil.

Cross-Country—M. J. Flynn, Chairman, 173 Radde Street, LongLsland City; J. H. Kinsley, W. H. Edson, J. Boylan, TracyMadden, P. Kelaher, R. Mayer and Lawson. Robertson.

Club Investigation and Membership—H. S. Quinn, Chairman, 21

Warren Street, New York City; AI. A. Cuming. M. J.

Thompson, A. Del Ayrault, J. Herbert Wilson and A. M.Madigan.

Finance—Capt. P. J. Maguirc, Chairman, 69th Regiment A. A.,New York City; Major John J. Dixon, J. B. Fasola and F.

Fredericks.

Boxing—James Yule, Chairman, New Polo A. A., 129th Street

and Park A^vcnue, New York City; F. W. Rubien, L. E.

Moeller and D. Buckley.

Ffandicappers (Athletic)—Thomas F. O'Brien, 842 Broadwav,New York City; G. B. Morris, Albany, N. Y. ; P. J. Coffey,

35 Willis Street, New Haven, Conn.; E. Rcineckc, 13 CityHall, Buffalo, N. Y.

Handicappcr (Szvinunim^)—Otto Wahle, New York A.C., NewYork City.

Delegatcs-at-Large—Gustavus T. Kirby, John P. Boyle. J. T.Mahoney.

Conunissioncrs—Mh2.\\y, N. Y., James Donohue, 120 LexingtonAvenue; Buffalo, N. Y., Ed. Reinecke, 13 City Hall; Goshen,Florida, Warwick, Chester and Tuxedo, N. Y., MontgomervC. Smith. Goshen, N. Y. ; Middletown, N. Y., Lawes Rob-ertson ; Newburgh, Cornwall, Walden and Montgomery,N. Y., A. W. Coleman, Newburgh, N. Y. ; Troy. N. Y.,

Sergt. J. Livingstone, 2Tst Separate Company; Newark,N. J., Joseph H. Gunn. Neivs Office; Hartford. Conn., W.D. Freer, Conrant Office; Stamford, Conn.. F. J. A. Ennis

;

Queens and Nassau Counties. M. J. Flynn, 177 Radde Street,

Long Island City, N. Y. ; Westchester County. N. Y.. H. S.

Whitehead, Record, Portchester, N. Y. ; Hudson and Bergen

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Counties, N. J., Charles E. Ferry, 23 John Street, New YorkCity.

>oard of Managers—American Life Saving Society, E. C. Bren-

nan; Atlantic Yacht Club, E. E. Malcom; Aranac A.C., A.

Del. Ayrault ; A. O. H., Waterbury, Conn., M. J. Thompson

;

Atlas A.C., H. Lang; Bath Beach Swimming Club, T. W.Golding; Bav Ridge A.C., M. A. Cuming; Bohemian Gym-nasium Sokol, M. A. Klein; Brooklyn A.C., Joseph M.Lonergan, Brooklyn Yacht Club, Herman A. Metz ; Catholic

A.L., Hugh S. Quinn; Central Y.M.C.A., Brooklyn, J. H.

Scott; Ciaremont A.C., P. Vollmar ; Clark House, E. M.Haas; Company F, 69th Regiment, Capt. P. J. Maguire

;

Dovre Sporting Club, R. Berge ; Fordham University A.A.,

M. P. Halpin; 47th Regiment A.A., Major John J. Dixon;14th Regiment A. A., Lieut. A. E. Wenige ; German-AmericanA. A., D. Wortman; Grace A.C., J. W. Stumpf; Hibernian

A.A., New Haven, Conn., E. J. O'Keefe; Holy Cross

Lyceum, J. F. Byrne; Hollywood Inn A.A., Tracy Madden;Irish-American A.C., P. J. Conway; Irish Clubs A.U., J.

Bovlan; Larchmont Y.C., F. G. Fullgraff ; Lenox L3^ceum

R.S.C., Charles T. Earle ; Loughlin Lyceum, P. Kelaher

;

Madison Square A.C.. C. D. White; Marathon A.C., W. H.Edson; Mercury Athletic Club, J. H. Kinsley; MohawkA.C., E. T. Hart; Mohegan A.C., Al. H. Vitale ; Alott HavenA.C., Thomas J. Hughes; National A.C., John Steil;

Navarre A.C., A. J. Dargan ; Northwestern A.C., J. B.

Fascia ; Norwegian Turn Society, Charles Ericksen ; NewBritain Y.M.C.A., J. Herbert Wilson ; New Polo A.A., JamesYule; New West Side A.C., J. J. Crawford; New YorkA.C., Bartow S. Weeks; New York Swimming Association,

J. O'Regon; New York Turn Verein, John Bissinger ; Pas-

time A.C., James E. Sullivan; Prospect Park Y.M.C.A.

;

Public Schools A.L., Dr. Luther H. Gulick ; St. BartholomewA.C., Thom.as J. Nevin ; St. George's A.C, F. W. Rubien

;

St. Paul's Guild. D. Buckley ; 69th Regiment A.A., JeremiahA. O'Leary; Social A.C, F. M. Hollerith; Star A.C, M. J.

Flynn; Svea A. and G. Club, F. W. Neuman ; 23d Street

Branch Y.M.C.A., Dr. G. F. Poole; Trinity Club, W. H.

Brady; Union Settlement A.C, G. Kelaher; Warren A.C,Thomas F. O'Brien; West Side Branch Y.M.C.A., H. Ober-

tubbesing; Young Men's Llebrew Association, W. Mitchel

;

Young Men's League R. Mayer; Xavier A.A., John T.

Dooling; 13th Regiment A. A., Lawson Robertson; Inter-

settlement A.A., W. A. Clark; Bergen Beach A.C; LoudonField Club; New Jersey x\.A., George H. Hoffman; Union


I'ownsliip Club, William Whcalon ; Anchor A.C.. JerseyCity, N. J., Joseph Ernst ; Boys' Clnb. New York. L. E.

]\Ioeller; Buffalo A. A., Buffalo,' N. Y., Charles J. Murray;Carlyle A.C., Brooklyn, N. Y., Andrew ]\I. Madigan ; 21st

Separate Company, Troy, N. Y., Sergt. J. Livingstone ; Com-pany G, 4th Regiment, Jersey City, N. J. ; Crawford SkatingClub, Brighton Beach, N. Y. ; Crown A.C. ; Ear Hills A.C.,

Far Hills, N. J.; Farmers' Club. Brooklyn. N. Y. ; LongIsland City Athletics, Long Lsland City, N. Y.. F. Fred-ericks; National Turn Verein, Newark. N. J., \V. E. Weisen-bach ; 74th Regiment A. A,, Buffalo, N. Y. ; 12th RegimentA.A., New York; Wayne A.C; Atlantic Highlands A. A.,

Atlantic Highlands. N. J., A. G. Brown; Newark Y.ALC.A.,Newark. N. J. ; Young People's Association, New York, W.T. Steinle; ist Regiment A.A., Newark, N. J., W. B. Powell;Harlem Y.M.C.A. , New York; Sea Beach Palace A.A.,Coney Island, N. Y, ; Boys' Club, Newark, N. J.. George T.Hepbron ; Lenox Roller Rink; Sarsfield A.C, New Haven,Conn. ; 22d Regiment A. A., New York ; Tyoner Club, Ben-sonhurst, N. Y., B. Bodenhoff

; John P. Boyle, Delegate-at-Large

; J. T. Mahoney, Delegate-at-Large ; Gustavus T.Kirby, Delegate-at-Large ; Brooklyn Amateur Athletic Asso-ciation, 157 Montague Street. Brooklyn, N. Y., J. A. Mit-chell, 214 Madison Street. Brooklyn, N. Y.

;42d Separate

Company, Niagara Falls, N. Y., Charles Woodward; Hiber-nian A.C., Hartford, Conn., Garrett Wall, Grove and FrontStreets; St. Ann's Junior Holy Name Association, 117 Eastnth Street, New York; San Salvador Council No. 174, A.A.,T47 East 125th Street, New York. Ernest Spitzer

;71st

Regiment A.A., 33d Street and Park Avenue, New York,Capt. Clarence F. True; National Athletic Club of America,147 East 24th Street. New York City. Charles J. Harvey;Turn Verein " Vorwaerts," 959 Willoughby Ave., Brooklyn,N. Y. ; Dominican Lyceum, 151 East 65th Street. New York;Palace Athletic Club. 291 Maryland Street. Buffalo, N. Y.

;

9th Regiment A. A., 125 West 14th Street, New York ; AlphaA.C, Stamford, Conn.; St. Phillips A.C, 417 Broome Street,

New York.

Cliihs in the Metropolitan Association.

Alpha Athletic Club Stamford, Conn.American Life Saving Society Tribune Building. New YorkAnchor Athletic Club 506 Central Ave.. Jersey CityAncient Order of Hibernians Waterbury, Conn.Aranac Athletic Association Harrison. N. Y.


Atlantic Highlands Athletic Ass'n Atlantic Highlands, N. J.

Atlantic Yacht Club Sea Gate, Coney Island, N. Y.

Atlas Athletic Club 92d St. and Park Ave., New York City

Bay Ridge Athletic Club 517 46th St., Brooklyn, N. Y.Bath Beach Swimming Club. Shields' Pavilion, Bath Beach, N. Y.Bergen Beach Athletic Club Bergen Beach, N. Y.Boys' Club 161 Ave. A, New YorkBoys' Club Newark, N. J.

Bohemian Gymnasium Sokol 42 East 71st St., New YorkBrooklyn Amateur A.A 157 ]\Iontague St., BrooklynBrooklyn Athletic Club 374 Bedford Ave.. Brooklyn, N. Y.Brooklvn Yacht Club Bensonhurst, N. Y.Buffalo A.A Buffalo, N. Y.Carlyle Athletic Club 24 Alabama Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.Catholic A.L..St. Ann's Rectorv, East 12th St., New York CitvCentral Y.M.C.A : Albany, N. Y.Central Y.M.C.A Brooklyn, N. Y.Central Y.M.C.A Troy, N. Y.Claremont Athletic Club. .Belmont St. and Eastburne Ave., N. Y.

Clark House Athletic Ass'n. . .Cannon and Rivington Sts., N. Y.

Co. F, 69th Regiment A.A 68 Lexington Ave., N. Y. CityCrawford Skating Club Brighton Beach, N. Y.Crown A.C 178 Vanderbilt Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.Dominican Lyceum 151 E. 65th St., New YorkDovre Sporting Club 211 East 124th St., New YorkFar Hills Athletic Club Far Hills, N. J.

Farmers' Club 603 Grand St., Brooklyn, N. Y.

Fordham University Fordham, N. Y.Fourteenth Regiment A.A Brooklyn, N. Y.

Fourth Regiment Athletic Association Jersey City, N. J.

Forty-second Separate Company Niagara Falls, N. Y.Forty-seventh Regiment Athletic Association. .. .Brooklyn, N. Y.

First Regiment Athletic Association Newark, N. J.

German-American Athletic Association New York City

Grace Athletic Club 415 E. 13th St., New York Citv

Harlem Y.M.C.A 5 W. 125th St., New York City

Hibernian xA^thletic Club ii Central Row, Hartford, Conn.Hibernian Athletic Association New Haven, Conn.Holy Cross Lyceum 321 \V. 43d St., New York City

Hollywood Inn Athletic Association Yonkers, N. Y.

Horseshoe Harbor Club Larchmont, N. Y.

Irish-American Athletic Ass'n 163 E. 60th St., New YorkInter- Settlement Athletic Association,

Cannon and Rivington Sts., New York City

Irish Clubs Athletic Union 341 W. 47th St., New York City


Larchmont Yacht Club T.archmont, N. Y.

Lenox Roller Rink ii6th St. and Lenox Ave., New YorkLoughlin Lyceum. .No. Henry and Herbert Sts., Brookl3'n, N. Y,

Long Island City Athletics, 157 Grace St., Long Island City, N.Y.Loudon Field Club Albany, N. Y.Madison Square A.C New YorkMarathon Athletic Club Portchester, N. Y.Mercury Athletic Club Yonkers, N. Y.Mohawk A.C 158th St. and Walton Ave., New York CityMohcgan Athletic Club West Farms, N. Y.Mott Haven Athletic Club 2535 Third Ave., New York CityNational Athletic Club 13 Cedar St.. Brooklyn, N. Y'.

National Athletic Club of America 147 E. 24th St., N. Y. CityNational Turn Verein 211 Bruce St., Newark. N. J.

New York Athletic Club Central Park So.. New York CityNew York Turn Verein. .85th St. and Lexington Ave., New York-

New Jersey Athletic Ass'n 471 Central Ave., Jersey CityNew Polo x^thletic Ass'n. .129th St. and Park Av., New York CityNew West Side Athletic Club.. .329 W. 54th St., New York CityNorwegian Turn Society 708 Third Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.Navarre Athletic Club 654 W. 34th St., New York CityNorthwestern Athletic Club.. 1305 Interval Ave., New York CityNew York Swimming Ass'n.... 252 W. 60th St., New York CityNew Britain Y.M.C.A New Britain. Conn.Newark Y.M.C.A Newark. N. J.

Ninth Regiment Athletic Association. 125 W. 14th St., New YorkPalace Athletic Club 291 Maryland St., Buffalo, N. Y.Pastime Athletic Club. . . .90th St. and East River, New York CityProspect Park Y.M.C.A Brooklyn, N. Y.Public Schools Athletic League 500 Park Ave., New YorkSarsfield Athletic Club New Flaven, Conn.San Salvador Council, No. 174 147 E. 125th St., New YorkSea Beach Palace A.A Coney Island. N. Y.Seventy-first Regiment A. A.. .33d St. and Park Ave., New YorkSeventy-fourth Regiment A.A Buffalo, N. Y.Sixty-fifth Regiment A.A Ihiffalo, N. Y.St. Ann's Holy Name Society 117 E. nth St., New YorkSt. Bartholomew Athletic Club. .. .209 E. 42d St., New York CitySt. George's Athletic Club 207 E. i6th St., New York CitySt. Paul's 'J^Miiperance Guild.... 117 W. 6Tst St.. New York CitySt. Philip's Athletic Club 417 Broome St., New YorkStar Athletic Club Box 87, Long Island CitySixty-ninth Regiment A. A.... 68 Lexington Ave., New York CitySocial Athletic Club 3309 Third Ave., New York CitySvea Athletic Club. .Ralph Ave. and Prospect St., Brooklyn, N. Y.


Twenty-third Street Y.M.C.A 215 W. 23d St., New York CityThirteenth Regiment A.A Brooklyn, N. Y.Twenty-first Separate Co ... ; Troy. N. Y.•Twelfth Regt. A.A. .6oth St. and Columbus Ave., New York CityTrinity Club 157 Montague St., Brooklyn, N. Y.Tyoner Club Bensonhurst, L. I.

The Young Men's Catholic Club. .325 Hart St., Brooklyn, N. Y.The St. Nicholas Roller Skating Rink,

Broadway and 66th Street, New York CityThe Auditorium Skating Rink Albany, N. Y.The Y.M.C.A. of the Oranges. ..,. .419 Main St., Orang'e, N. J.The Hibernian A.A New Haven, Conn.Turn Verein "Vorwaerts," gsgWilloughby Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.Twenty-second Regiment Athletic Association New YorkUnion Settlement Athletic Club. 403 E. loist St., New York CityUnion Township Club Kingsland, N. J.

West Side Branch Y.M.C.A W. 57th St., New York CityWarren Athletic Club 13th Ave. and Erie St., Jersey CityWayne A.A 1684 Broadway, New York CityXavier Athletic Ass'n 205 W. 14th St., New York CityYoung Men's Hebrew Association,

g2d St. and Lexington Ave., New York CityYoung Men's League Ozone Park, N. Y.


New England AssociationOF THE


United States

Pycsidcut,

M. F. WINSTON,St. Joseph's C.T.A.S., Lynn, Mass.

Vice-President,

THOMAS F. RILEY,Cambridgeport Gymnasium Association, Cambridge, Mass.

Secretary-Treasurer,

J. FRANK FACEY,Riverside Boat Club, Cambridge.

Board of Managers—Edward E. Rabb, Boston A. A., 93 FederalStreet, Boston, Mass. ; Michael F. Winston. St. Joseph'sC.T.A., 114 Eutaw Avenue, Lynn, Mass.; Alfred J. Lill, Jr.,

St. Joseph's A. A., 21 Bromfield Street, Boston, Mass.;Thomas F. Riley, Cambridgeport G.A., 146 Rindge Avenue,Cambridge, Mass. ; Winficld T. Dunn, Intcrscholastic A. A.,82 Harvard Avenue, West Medford, Mass.; Edward F,

Walsh, Roanoke A.C., 28 Minot Street, Boston, Mass.; A.L. McCormack, Brookline S.C, 129 Washington Street,

Brookline, Mass.; H. K. Blackman, St. Alphonsus' A., 1140Columbus Avenue, Roxbury, Mass. ; Dr. T. H. O'Connor,Lynn A.C, 1466 Tremont Street, Roxbury, Mass. ; J. FrankFacey, Riverside B.C., 36 Prospect Street, Cambridge, Mass.

;

Hon. Joseph B. Maccabe, East Boston A. A., East Boston,Mass. ; Edward L. Hopkins, South Boston A.C, 362 Broad-way, South Boston, Mass. ; Carl Anderson, Swedish PosseGymnasium, 206 West Springfield Street, Boston, Mass.

COMMITTEES.Registration—J. Frank Facey, Edward E. Babb. Alfred J.

Lill, Jr.

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F. Winston. ^ , , t ^ t>

Records-Dv. Thomas H. O'Connor, Edward E. Babb, Joseph B.

1VTrCC3.DC

Ini'cstigation-Thom^s F. Riley, Michael F. Winston, Alfred J.

Lill, Jr., ,,.. r M ^

Finance-Joseph B. Maccabe, Edward F. Walsh, Wnifield T.

Dunn.

Clubs in the Nczu England Association.

Allston Union Frank McNamara, Allston Mass

Armory Athletic Association 541 Tremont St., Bostoiv. Alass^

Boston Athletic Association,

Brookline Swimming Club, A. L. McCormack,T. F. Riley

Cambridgeport Gymnasmm Association ^.^^.. .^- -^^^^^^,Êast Boston A.A.

. W. T. Dunn

:;':;;tfaiu%':.aVd.:.-:::..\.capt.-WhiV^^^^^^

Lowell Military League.. F. A. Mo.tram, .3 A St, Lowdl Mas^s.

^^^"i^m'^vmTa : .-..Pittsfield.Mass.

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Central AssociationOF THE


United States

President,

DR. GEORGE K. HERMAN,gb La Salle Street, Chicago, 111.

Jlee-Presideiit,

WILLIAM IT. BALL,Y.M.C.A., Deroit, Mich.


LIEUT. CHARLES A. DEAN,S/6 "The Rooker}'," Chicago, 111.

COMMITTEES.Registration—Henry E. Pearson, Chairman. 153 La Salle Street,

Chicago, 111.; John Siman; E. B. DeGroot.

Finance—Dr. George K. Herman, Chairman ; Lieut. Charles A.Dean, Everett C. Brown.

Record—E. B. DeGroot. Chairman; Charles J. Zeller, Peter F.

Murphy.

Legislation—John Siman, Chairman; W. IT. Liginger, WilliamH. Ball.

Membership—G. B. Affleck, Chairman; W. R. Lynch, R. W.Albert son.

Basket DaU—Ueut. Charles A. Dean, Chairman; Alfred H.Swan, E. B. DeGroot, H. L. Reinhardt, L. O. Gillesby.

Szvinuning—Walter E. Bible, Chairman; Robert T. Laughlin,H. J. Handy.

Official Handicapfcr—M:\rUn B. Herbert.

Board of Managers—Dr. George K. Herman, First RegimentAthletic Association, 96 La Salle St., Chicago, 111. ; Wm. II.

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Ball, Detroit Y.M.C.A., Detroit, Mich. ; Lieut. Chas. A. Dean,

Naval Reserve Athletic Association, 376 "The Rookery,"

Chicago, III; H. F. Pearson, Central Y.M.C.A., 153 La Salle

St., Chicago. 111. ;John Siman, Pilzen Sokol Gymnastic Asso-

ciation, 821 South Asland Ave., Chicago, 111. ; E. B. DeGroot,

Department of Gvmnastics and Athletics, South Parks,

57th and Cottage ' Grove Ave., Chicago, III; Everett C.

Brown, Chicago Athletic Association, 125 Michigan Ave.,

Chicago, III; W. R. Lynch, Inter-Settlement Athletic

Association, 579 W. North Ave., Chicago, III; W. H.

Liginger, Milwaukee Athletic Club, 418 Van Buren St., Mil-

waukee, Wis. ; M. C. Longenecker, Cincinnati Gymnastic and

Athletic Club, Cincinnati, Ohio; Alfred H. Swan, West Side

Y.M.C.A., 542 W. Monroe St., Chicago, III; Peter F. Mur-

phy, Sodality Athletic Association, 604 Grand Ave., Mil-

waukee Wis.; Con. Magnussen, Sleipner Athletic Club, 2169

N. Tro'v St., Chicago, III; Chas. J. Zeller, Ihinois Athletic

Club, 145 Michigan Ave., Chicago, III; Harry J. Beuchler,

Lexington Bible Class, 6638 Kimbark Ave., Chicago, III;

E C Racev, Metropolitan Athletic Association, First Na-

tional Bank Building, Chicago, III; W. E. Bible, Barry

Beach Swimming Association, 2527 N. 42d St., Chicago, III

;

J W Bixbv, Evanston Y.M.C.A., Evanston, III; Arthur H.

Haigh, Cook County Bible Class Athletic Association, 1003

Marquette Building, Chicago, III; G. F. Thompson, Central

Y.M.C.A., Cincinnati, Ohio; Fred. Bremer, North Side

Athletic Club, 254 North Ave., Chicago, III; J. H. Cattell,

Western Springs Athletic Association, 1039 Marquette Build-

ing, Chicago, 111. ; A. C. Ruckdeschel, Co. C. 54th Iowa N.G.

Athletic Association, Muscatine, Iowa; G. M. Engstrom, 7t_h

Regiment Athletic Association, i6th and Dearborn Sts., Chi-

cago, 111.; J. B. Modisett. Sioux City Y.M.C.A., Sioux City,

Iowa; Arthur Bender, CeUs Amateur Athletic Club, 1917

Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio; C. T. Booth, Minneapolis

Y.M.C.A., Minneapolis, Minn.; H. J. Handy, Chicago Swim-

ming Club, care Chicago Tribune, Chicago, III; Dr. W. H.

Kinnicutt, Cleveland Amateur Athletic Association,

Y M C A., Cleveland, Ohio ; Chas. Kilpatrick, United Athletes'

Ciub, A. G. Spalding, Chicago, III; Walter J. Orlikoski,

White Eagles Turner Society, 60 Bauwans St., Chicago, 111.

;

H. L. Reinhardt, W^ilson Ave. Y.M.C.A., 695 Wilson Ave.,

Chicago, III; R. T. Laughlin, Church Athletic League of

Maywood, 6th floor, Schiller Building, Chicago, III; R. W.Albertson, New Trier High School, 1910 Sherman Ave.,

Evanston, 111. ; A. K. Jones, Indianapolis Y.M.C.xA.., Indian-

20 SrALDINGS ATHLETIC LIBRARY.

apolis, Ind. ; E. S. Jacobs, South Shore Country Club, No, 6

Rookery Building, Chicago, 111.; Otto E. Schmidt, Central

Turn-Verein, 501 W. North Ave., Chicago, 111. ; E. L.

Wheeler, Lewis Institute, Lewis Institute, Chicago, 111.; E.

M. Tourtelot, Chicago Chapter, American Institute of Bank-ing, First National Bank, Chicago, 111. : J. D Williamson,

Union Scotch Games Association, 358 Dearborn Street,

Chicago, 111.; E. H. Thompson, AF.D., First Regiment OhioAthletic Association, ig W. Seventh St., Cincinnati, O.

Dclcgatcs-at-Lavgc—Wm. Ilalc Thompson, 952 First National

Bank, Chicago. 111.; L. O. Gillcsby, Northwestern LTniver-

sity, Evanston, 111.

Handicappcr—Martin B. Herbert, 953 Foster Avenue, Chicago,

111.


Pacific AssociationOF THE


United States

President,

SIDNEY S. PEIXOTTO.

Vice-President,

H. P. JAYNE.


HERBERT HAUSER.

Registration Committee—Douglas Erskine, 256 MontgomeryStreet, San Francisco, Gal. ; H. M. Strickler, J. R. Hickey.

Membership—L. A. Wolff, T. Crawford, John Elliott.

Records—Joseph Hickey, A. A. Glarner, Herbert Hauser.

Southern California Commissioners—George W. Braden, Chair-

man, care Y.M.C.A., Pasadena, Gal.; O. W. Lousley, J. M.Brewer, Kinter Hamilton, George B. Gulver.

Finance—R. X. Ryan, Ghairman; J. D. Thnrman, L. A. Wolff.

Clubs in the Pacific Association.

Glubs. Delegates.

Academic Athletic League of California A. J. CloudBay County Athletic League Frank BoekCentury Athletic Club Herbert HauserColumbia Park Boys' Club S. S. PeixottoDreamland Athletic Club J. C. Ewing, Jr.

Los Angeles County Athletic League F. Q. Stanton

Olympic Athletic Club John Elliott

Pacific Association of Amateur Oarsmen J. D. ThurmanPacific Lacrosse Association Charles MintoReliance Athletic Club H. W. Kerrigan


Stanford University J. E. McDowellStanford University Inlcrscholastic Association.

Siaplamat Indians L. McCrystlcStockton Athletic Association H. P. JayneSt. Ignatius Gymnasium R. X. RyanSan Francisco Athletic League H. DoddSan Francisco Y.M.C.A H. M. Strickler

Young Men's Hebrew Association A. KatchinskiWebster Athletic Club A. A. GlarnerUniversity of California Prof. Tracy Crawford

Dclcffofrs-af-Largc—Douglas Erskine, L. A. Wolff, J. R. Hickey,Charles Fickert, A. Skaife.


Rocky Mountain AssociationOF THE


United States

President,

WILL C. BRYAN,1832 Ogden Street, Denver, Col.

Viee-President,

WILLIAM C. LENNOX,Colorado Springs, Col.


BERT ^lARTIN,205-206 Kittredge Building, Denver, Col.

COMMITTEES.Finance—J. L. Gartland, Chairman, University Park, Col. ; F.

Peyton Woolston, Denver, Col. ; William B. Lewis, Den-ver, Col.

Registration—Bert Martin, Chairman, 205-206 Kittredge Building,

Denver, Col. ; Dana M. Evans, Denver Athletic Club, Den-ver, Col.; Dr. W. B. Newhall, Y.M.CA., Denver, Col.

Records—Herman Fleck, Chairman, Golden, Col. ; Dr. GeorgeHoffer, Salt Lake City, Utah ; J. O. Miller, Agriculture Col-

lege, New Mexico; Phillip Van Cise, Boulder, Col; DavidBrister, Denver, Col.; H. B. Earl, Fort Collins, Col.; T.

Morris, Colorado Springs, Col.


Middle Atlantic AssociationOF THE


United States

President,

DR. GEORGE W. ORTON,3900 Baltimore Avenue. Philadelphia, Pa.

/ 'ice-President,

GEORGE F. PAWLING,Ridley Park, Pa.

Secretary-l^reosurer,

ALLEN A. KERR,1123 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

Chairman Registration Committee,

DR. H. L. CHADWICK.1425 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

Board of Managers—James H. Sterrett, Philadelphia SwimmingClub, 437 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa. ; George F. Paw-ling, Artisans' Order of Mutual Protection, Ridley Park,Pa.; Allen A. Kerr, Wissahickon Cricket Club, 1123 Chest-,

nut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. ; M. J. Slattery, Catholic YoungMen's Archdiocesan Union, Sixtieth and Market Streets,

Philadelphia, Pa. ; Dr. H. L. Chadwick, Central BranchY.M.C.A., 1425 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa.; John T.Coleman, Pennsylvania Railroad Y.M.C.A., Forty-first Streetand Westminster Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. ; Dr. George W.Orton, Company E, First Regiment, N.G.P., 3900 ikltimoreAvenue, Philadelphia, Pa.; C. R. 11. Jackson, A. A.A. ofScranton, Y.M.C. A., Scranton, Pa.; W. E. Hoffman, WestPhiladelphia Y.M.C.A., Fortieth Street and Powelton Ave-nue; Dr. J. Alfred Tucker, East Liberty Swimming Club,


117 Flave] Street, Pittsburg, Pa.; F. C. Benner, Y.M.C.A.,Trenton, N. J. ; Dr. William Burdick, Kensington Y.M.C.A.,Philadelphia, Pa.; A. R. Winjiim, Y.M.C.A., Ridgway, Pa.;I. R. Comfort, Sharpies A. A., West Chester, Pa.

Clubs of the Middle Atlantic Association.

Amateur Athletic Association of Scranton Scranton, Pa.Amateur Athletic Ass'n of Western Pennsylvania. . Pittsburg, Pa,Artisans' Order Mutual Protection Philadelphia, Pa.Catholic Young Men's A.U Philadelphia, Pa.Celtic Athletic Club Scranton, Pa.Central Branch Y.M.C.A Philadelphia, Pa.Company C, Third Regiment, N.G.P Philadelphia, Pa.Company D, Third Regiment, N.G.P Philadelphia, Pa.Company E, First Regiment, N.G.P Philadelphia, Pa.Company F, Third Regiment, N.G.P Philadelphia, Pa.Company I, First Regiment, N.G.P Philadelphia, Pa.East Liberty Swimming Club Pittsburg, Pa.Kensington Branch, Y.M.C.A Philadelphia, Pa.Oakland Athletic Club Pittsburg, Pa.Pennsylvania Railroad Y.M.C.A Philadelphia, Pa.Philadelphia Swimming Club Lafayette, Pa.Philadelphia Turn-Geminde Plijladelphia, Pa,

Pittsburg Lyceum Pittsburg, Pa.

Ridgway Y.M.C.A Ridgway, Pa.Scranton Athletic Club Scranton, Pa.

Sharpies Athletic Association West Chester, Pa.

Trenton Battalion, Third Regiment, N.G.N.J Trenton, N. J.

Trenton Y.M.C.A Trenton, N. J.

West Philadelphia Branch, Y.M.C.A Philadelphia, Pa.Wissahickon Cricket Club Philadelphia, Pa.

COMMITTEES.Registration—Dr. H. L. Chadwick, Central Y.M.C.A., 1425 Arch

Street, Philadelphia ; C. R. H. Jackson, Athletic Committeeof Scranton, Y.M.C.A., Scranton, Pa.

; J. H. Sterrett, Phila-

delphia Swimming Club, 437 Arch Street, Philadelphia ; Dr.

J. Alfred Tucker, Athletic Committee of Western Pennsyl-vania, 117 Flavel Street, Pittsburg, Pa.; Allen P. Cox, Arti-

sans' Order M.P.A.A., 204 Odd Fellows' Temple, Philadel-

phia.

Finance—M. J. Slattery, Chairman ; Sixtieth and Market Streets,

Philadelphia ; George Z. Sutton, Harry R. Murray.


Track' and Field—Dr. George W. Orton, Chairman, 3900 Balti-

more Avenue, Philadelphia ; Allen P. Cox, George Z. Sutton,T. J. Uuttv, Lawrence ]\lcCrossin. George F. Pawling, Dr.

J. Alfred tucker, F. C. Benner, W. W. Zieg, J. F. Muhlig,

J. D. Keator.

Gymnastic and Fencing—Dr. H. L. Chadwick, Chairman, Cen-tral Branch Y.M.C.A., 1425 Arch Street ; William Friedgen,W. Ward Beam, S. P. Middleton, A. R. T. Winjum, A. B.

Clay, W. J. Cromie, W. E. Hoffman.

Records—J. H. Sterrett, Chairman, 437 Arch Street ; Fred. T.

Plarshaw, Leo A. Smith.

Boxing and Wrestling—William Friedgen, Chairman, 1146 TiogaStreet ; Rohert Scraton, J. M. Montgomery, T. J. Cart-wright.

Szvimming—J. H. Sterrett, Chairman, 437 Arch Street; W. J.

Cromie, W. D. Rinedoller, J. C. Huss, Capt. R. U. Vail,

Dr. J. Alfred Tucker, C. Li. Pyrah.

Legislation—William Burdick, Chairman, Kensington Y.M.C.A.

;

Lawrence E. McCrossin, J, F. Coleman.

Cross-Country—J. F. Coleman, Chairman, Pennsylvania RailroadY.M.C.A.; Leo A. Smith, H. W. Kirk.

Membership and Investigation—Dr. H. L. Chadwick, Chairman,Central Branch Y.M.C.A., 1425 Arch Street, Philadelphia;R. E. Weeks, J. K. Cody, Dr. J. Alfred Tucker.

Basket Ball—Charles W. Bainbridge, Chairman, GermantownBoys' Club, Germantown, Pa.; George M. Himmelwright,R. R. P. Bradford, E. C. Rutschman, J. W. Climenson, S.

O. Grauley.

Official Handicappcr—T)v. J. K. Shell, 1228 South Forty-sixthStreet, Philadelphia, Pa.

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Western AssociationOF THE


United States

President,

JOHN J. O'CONNOR,5048 Rindge Avenue, St. Louis, Mo.

Vice-President,

J. C. MASKER,Kansas City A.C., Kansas City, Mo.


CHARLTON T. BECK,216 Walnut Street, St. Louis, Mo.

Registration Com in it fee—J. Arthur Corbitt. Chairman, Pierce

Building, St. Louis, Mo.; Florance J. Curran, Gilles Hercus.

Board of Managers—John J. O'Connor, Charlton T. Beck, J. C.

Masker, J. Arthur Corbitt, E. B. Cochems, Ernest J. Hess,

Gilles Hercus, Florance J. Curran, Steve Kane, G. P. Bur-leigh, V. J. O'Flaherty, E. E. Jones, Edwin W. Lee, Dr. F.

W. Bailey, P. R. Fitzgibbon, Rev. Timothy Dempsey,Theodore R. Bland, Wallace McCargo, A. M. Munro, Bro.

Lawrence.COMMITTEES.

Athletic Championship — Gilles Hercus, Chairman; WalterFritsch, J. Arthur Corbitt, George P. Burleigh, Dr. F. W.Bailey, Myles McDonough, Florance J. Curran.

Records—Wallace McCargo, Chairman ; Roy Gray, M. J. King.

Handicapper—Theodore R. Bland, Pierce Building St. Louis, Mo.

Clubs of the IVestern Association.

Ancient Order of Hibernians Athletic Association. . St. Louis, Mo.Broadway Athletic Club St. Louis, Mo.


Central Young Men's Christian Association St. Louis, Mo.First Kentucky Infantry Athletic Association Louisville, Ky.

First Regiment Athletic Association St. Louis, Mo.Gaelic Athletic Association St. Louis, Mo.Irish Nationalists Athletic Association St. Louis, Mo.Kansas City Athletic Club Kansas City, Mo.Kansas City Public Playgrounds Association. ..Kansas City, Mo.Knights of Columbus Athletic Association St. Louis, Mo.Manual Training High School Athletic Ass'n Louisville, Ky.

Missouri Athletic Club St. Louis, Mo.Paulian Athletic Club St. Louis, Mo.Scottish Clans Athletic Association St. Louis, Mo.South Broadway Athletic Association St. Louis, Mo.Southwestern Amateur Rowing Association St. Louis, Mo.St. Louis Amateur Athletic Association St. Louis, Mo.St. Louis University Athletic Association St. Louis, Mo.

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South Atlantic AssociationOF THE


United States

President,

CAPT. WASHINGTON BOWIE, JR.,

Fidelity Trust Co., Charles and Lexington Streets,

Baltimore, Md.

Vice-President,

JOSEPH T. ENGLAND,:»I3 Courtland Street, Baltimore, Md.


THEODORE E. STRAUS,10 South Street, Baltimore, Md.

Board of Managers—Joseph T. England, William H. Hellawell,Charles Keidel, Jr., Joseph J. Rettaliata, Gustavus Brown,C. H. Dyson, J. E. Tyler, Jr., Dr. W. F. R. Phillips, D. E.

Wiber, Capt. Washington Bowie, Jr., Alex. S. Gage, WilliamBecker, Theodore E. Straus, C. E. Edwards, Maurice Joyce,N. T. Worley.

Delegatcs-at-Large—Henry G. Penniman, Henry F. Baker, S.

Johnson Poe.

COMMITTEES.Registration—Dr. D. E. Wiber, Chairman, 1329 F Street, N. W.,

Wasnii.g,Lon, D. C. ; Henry G. Penniman, 15 South Street,

Baltimoie, Md.; Joseph J. Rettaliata, 25 East Pratt Street,

Baltimore, Md.OMcial Handicapper—John P. Baer, Marine Bank Building, Gay

and Water Streets, Baltimore, Md.Finance—Gustavus Brown, Chairman, Citizens' National Bank,

Pratt and Hanover Streets, Baltimore, Md.;

Joseph T.England, C. E. Edwards.


Rcionh—Henry G. Peiininian, Chairman, 15 South Street. Balti-

more, Md. ; John P. Baer, Maurice Joyce.

Track and field Championship—Dr. D. E. Wiber, Chairman,1329 F Street, N. W.. Washington, D. C. ; Charles Keidel. Jr.,

C. 11. Dyson, William Becker, P. T. O'Mailey, C. E. Beckett.

Legislation—Joseph T. England, Chairman, 213 Courtland Street,

Baltimore, Md.; J. E. 1 yler, Jr., Theodore E. Straus.

Membership—Dr. D. E. Wiber, Chairman, 1329 F Street, N. W.,Washington, D. C. ; Theodore E. Straus, S. Johnson Poe,

Joseph J. Rettaliata, William 11. liellawell.

oymnastics—William Becker, Chairman, T403 North Fulton Ave-nue, Baltimore, Md. ; Alex. S. Gage, Maurice Joyce.

Basket Ball—W. C. Thacher, Chairman, 709 Fourteenth Street,

N. W., Washington, D. C. ; William Becker. Thomas Cor-nelius, C. E. Beckett, Walter J. Cox.

Athletic Commissioners—J. T. Musgrove, Bristol, Va. ; C. M.Barry. 217 Atlantic Building, Norfolk, Va. ; W. P. Waddy,1105 East Main Street, Richmond, Va.

Clubs of the South Atlantic Association.

B. & O. Athletic Association Baltimore, Md.Baltimore Athletic Club Baltimore, Md.Battery B, Boys' Brigade Baltimore, Md.Bloomingdale Athletic Club Washington, D. C.Carroll Institute Washington. D. C.Central Y.M.C.A Baltimore, Md.Fifth Regiment Athletic Association Baltimore, Md.George Washington University A.A Washington, D. C.Maryland Athletic Club Baltimore, Md.Maryland Swimming Club Baltimore, Md.Mt. Washington Club Mt. Washington. Baltimore Co., Md.Municipal Games .A.ssociation Baltimore, Md.National Guards, District of Columbia Washington, D. C.Suburban Club Baltimore County, Md.Walbrook Athletic Club Baltimore. Md.Washington Grove Athletic Association Washington, D. C.Washington Y.M.C.A Washington, D. C.

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Southern AssociationOF THE


United States

President,

CHARLES deB. CLAIBORNE,Young Men's Gymnastic Club, New Orleans, La.

Vice-President,

DR. J. N. IVEY,

Tulane University, New Orleans, La.


L. DiBENEDETTO,SS. Peter and Paul's Usher Society, New Orleans, La.

Board of Governors—Charles deB. Claiborne, Foster Comma-gare Y.M.G.C. ; Harold W. Newman, Y.M.H.A. ;

Dr. J. N.

Ivey', Tulane University; W. A. Fitzpatnck, Jr., Joseph

Indest Jr., SS. Peter and Paul's Usher Society; W. D.

Nesbit C H Miles, Birmingham Athletic Club; W. M.

Crosby, Y.M.C.A., Birmingham, Ala. ; J. Kelleher, J. Garcm,

Y M C A., New Orleans, La. ; Walton Robertson, J. L. Forne,

Southern Athletic Club; Robert Curry, Philip Foeschler,

Phoenix Athletic Club.

Delegates to A.A. U.-Charles deB. Claiborne, Y.M.G.C NewOrleans, La. ; George S. Smith, Southern Athletic Club, NewOrleans, La.; W. D. Nesbit, Birmingham Athletic Club.

COMMITTEES.Registration—L. diBenedetto, Chairman, Ushers ; Walton Robert-

son, S.A.C. ; C. H. Miles, Birmingham Athletic Club, Bir-

mingham, Ala.

Championship Committee on Games—Waltorx Robertson, Chair-

man, S.A.C; J. Kelleher, Y.M.C.A., New Orleans, La.; J.


Indest, Ushers, Foster Comniargc. Y.M.G.C. ; R. Curry,

P.A.C. ; B. Brunner, Pinks ; F. D. Peyronnin, New OrleansAthletic Club ; Dr. Eshleman, Tiilanc ; H. W. Newman,Y.M.H.A. ; C. H. Miles, Birmingham Athletic Club; W. M.Crosby, Birmingham Y.M.C.A. ; Howard R. Gosnell, Nash-ville Athletic Club; George W. Adair, Atlanta, Athletic

Club ; R. E. Burns, Shreveport Athletic Association, Shreve-port, La.

Basket Ball—A. O. IVIeers, Chairman, Y.IM.C.A., New Orleans,

La. ; N. Edler, Ushers ; B. O. Britton, Southern A.C.

Membership—L. diBenedetto, Chairman, Ushers ; P. Foeschler,

P.A.C; Dr. J. N. Ivev, Tulane; P. Gluck, Y.M.H.A.; J. L.

Desangles, Y.M.G.C.

Reeord—Walton Robertson, J. Kelleher, J. Indest, Jr., F. Com-niagare, R. Curry, B. Brunner, F. D. Peyronnin, Dr. Eshle-man, H. W. Newman, C. H. Miles, W. M. Crosby.

Clubs of the Southern Assoeiation.

Atlanta Athletic Club Atlanta, Ga.Birmingham Athletic Club Birmingham, AlaBirmingham Playground Athletic League Birmingham, Ala.Nashville Athletic Club Nashville, Tenn.New Orleans Athletic Club New Orleans, La.Phoenix Athletic Club New Orleans, La,Pink Social and Athletic Club New Orleans, La.Shreveport Athletic Association Shreveport, La.Southern Athletic Club New Orleans, La.SS. Peter and Paul's Usher Society New Orleans, La.Tulane University New Orleans, La.Young Men's Christian Association Birmingham, Ala.

Young Men's Christian Association New Orleans, La.Young Men's Gymnastic Club New Orleans, La.Young Men's Hebrew Association New Orleans, La.


Pacific Northwest AssociationOF THE


United States

Prcsidoit,

A. S. GOLDSMITH,Seattle Athletic Club, Seattle, Wash.

Vice-President,

MORRIS DUNNE,Multnomah Amateur Athletic Club, Portland, OrCc


W. M. INGLIS,Seattle Athletic Club, Seattle, Wash.

Board of Managers—A. S. Goldsmith, Seattle, Wash. ; D. G.Inverarity, The Coliseum. Seattle, Wash. ; W. M. Inglis,

Seattle National Guard Association ; A. H. Hankins, care

Albert Hanson, Seattle, Wash. ; T. Morris Dunne, M.A.A.C,Portland, Ore.; E. E. Morgan, M.A.A.C, Portland, Ore.;Richard Hart, Portland Rowing Club, Portland, Ore. ; R. W.V/ilbur, Portland Rowing Club, Portland, Ore. ; R. R. Easter,

U. of W., Seattle, Wash. ; Loren Grimsted, U. of W., Seattle,

Wash.; C. C. Holzel, S.A.A.C, Spokane, Wash.; A. D.Campbell, S.A.A.C, Spokane, Wash. ; W. P. Oglivie, Van-couver Athletic Club, Vancouver. B. C ; H. E. Hobbis, Van-couver Athletic Club, Vancouver, B. C

COMMITTEES.Registration—:W. M. Inglis, S.A.C. ; E. E. Morgan, M.A.A.C;

H. E. Hobbis, V.A.C; D. G. Inverarity, Seattle, Wash.; W.F. Findlay, V.A.C. ; R. W. Wilbur, P.R.C ; Loren Grimsted,U. of W.

Legislative—W. P. Ogilvie, V.A.C; G. W. Simons, M.A.A.C;Charles Roadnight, S.A.A.C; Homer MacDonald, S.A.C;R. C Hart, P.R.C


Membership—¥. E. Lonergan, M.A.A.C. ; B. F. Armstrong,V.A.C.; A. C. Ware, S.A.A.C. ; S. P. Stale, P.R.C. ; D.

Oliver, S.A.C.

Handicap—Fr-duk Watkins, M.A.A.C; R. R. Easter, U. of W.

;

Dave Cram, S.A.C; Frank Wright, V.A.C ; Sol Meyers,

S.A.A.C

Championship—B. Gish, S.A.C; Edgar Frank, M.A.A.C; GeorgeLittle, V.A.C; W. G. McDonald, S.A.A.C; W. R. lluntoon,

U. of W.Record—C. C Ilolzel, S.A.A.C; Jack Watson, V.A.C; M.

Roberts, U. of W. ; George Russell, S.A.C.

Clubs of the Pacific Northzvcst Association.

Aberdeen .Xlhletic Association Aberdeen, Wash.Academic League Portland, Ore.

Multnomah Amateur Athletic Club Portland, Ore.

Portland Rowing Club Portland, Ore.

Public Schools League Seattle, Wash.Seattle Athletic Club Seattle, Wash.Seattle National Guard Athletic Association Seatt'e, Wash.Spokane Amateur Athletic Club Spokane, Wash.University of Idaho Moscov.% IdahoLniversity of Oregon Eugene, Ore.

University of Washington Seattle, Wash.A'nncouvcr Athletic Club Vancouver, R. CWhitman College Walla Walla, Wash.


Intercollegiate Amateur Athletic

Association of America

President^

CLARENCE G. BAMBERGER, Cornell.

Executive Committee.

G. H. TOWNSEND, Yale.

GUY EMERSON, Harvard.

JOHN HAVRON, JR., Princeton.

JOSEPH H. COCHRAN, Pennsylvania.

Advisory Committee.

GUSTAVUS T. KIRBY, Columbia, Chairman.THORNTON GERRISH, Harvard.

ROMEYN BERRY, Cornell.

Faculty Committee.

Prof. R. TAIT McKENZIE, Chairman Pennsylvania

Prof. CHARLES BEYLARD GUERARD de NANCREDE,Michigan

Prof. W. L. PHELPS Yale

Prof. HERMAN DIEDERICHS Cornell

Prof. HOWARD McCLENAHAN Princeton

Vice-Presidents,

DONALD B. ABBOTT, Amherst. HARRY HILL, Michigan.

Treasurer,

HARRY E. HALL, Columbia.

Secretary,

A. JOCELYN H. MAGRATH, New York.

Address, University Heights, New York City.

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Military Athletic League

President, .

COL. WILLIAM F. MORRIS,Ninth Regiment, Infantry, N.G.N.Y., New York City.

First l^ice-President.

COL. WALTER C HOTCHKIN,Twenty-second Regiment, Engineers, N.G.N.Y., New York City.

Second J lee-President.

COL. WILLIAM STOKES,']\vcnty-tliir(l Regiment, Infantry, N.G.N.Y.. Brooklyn, N. Y.

Third J 'ice-President

.

LIEUT.-COL. THOMAS \N. HUSTON,Twelfth Regiment, Infantry, N.G.N.Y., New York City.

Recording, Secretary,

MAJOR W. A. TURPIN,Thirteenth Regiment, C.A., N.G.N.Y., Brooklyn, N. Y.

Corresponding Secretary,

CAPT. DAVID WILSON,First Battery, N.G.N. Y., New York City.

Treasurer,

LTEUT.-COL. N. B. THURSTON,LS.A.P. and O.O., N.G.N. Y., New York City.


Athletic League

Young Men's Christian Association

of North America

Chairman,

FREDERIC B. PRATT, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, N. Y.

Vicc-Cliairnien,

W. FELLOWES MORGAN, 5 Bridge Arch, New York City.

Treasurer,

GEORGE D. PRATT, 33 Union Square, New York City.

Secretaries,

GEORGE J. FISHER, M.D., New York City.

FREDERICK B. BARNES, 124 East 28th Street, New York

City.

Catholic Amateur Athletic League

President Ex-OiHcio,

MICHAEL J. SLATTERY,S. E. Cor. Sixtieth and Market Streets, Philadelphia, Pa.

Governing Board—William C. Sullivan, Chairman; 410 Fifth

St., N. W., Washington. D. C.;John M. Walker, Secretary,

P. O. Box 64, Philadelphia, Pa. ; James E. Sullivan, 21 War-ren Street, New York; William Baney, 27 William Street,

New York; John P. Flanagan, Belleville, N. J.

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North American Gymnastic Union

Prcsidoit,

HENRY LIEBER,Indianapolis, Ind.

Vicc-Prcsidciit,

ROBERT NIX,814 E. D. Woodruff Place, Indianapolis, Ind.

Secretary,

PETER SCHERER,205 North Arsenal Avenue, Indianapolis, Ind.

Treasurer,

THEODORE STEMPEEL,Care American Nati(^nal P)ank, Indianapolis, Ind.

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National Cycling Association

PresidentJ

DANIEL M. ADEE,New York, N. Y.

First Viec-President,

C B. BLOEMECKE,Newark, N. J.

Second Vice-President,

P. T. POWERS,Jersey City, N. J.

Secretary,

R. A. VAN DYKE,New York, N. Y.

Board of Control—R. F. Kelsey. Chairman, Box 41, MadisonSquare Station, New York City.

District A—Howard G. Reynolds, care The Post, Boston, Mass.

District B—Dai H. Lewis, 760 Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y.

District C—C. R. Klosterman, 323 North Calvert Street, Balti-

more, Md.Rocky Mountain District—F. L. Gardner, 136 Main Street, Salt

Lake City, Utah.


Federation of American Motorcyclists

President,

R. G. BETTS,154 Nassau Street, New York.

Secretary,

HENRY J. WEHMAN,84 Nassau Street, New York.

Treasurer,

G. B. GIBSON,24 Main Street, Westboro, Mass.

lice-Presidents.

For Eastern District,

WILLIAM A. SUDDARD,10 Bellevue Avenue, Providence, R. I.

For Western District,

IRVING R. HALL,200 South Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, 111.

For Southern District,

E. Y. WHITE,115 Avenue C, San Antonio, Texas.

For Pacific District,

R. K. HOLMES,636 S. Spring Street, Los Angeles, Cal.

Competition Committee—RoUnd Douglas, Chairman, 317 WestStreet. New York; Frank Shaw, 2(x) Broad Street. Philadel-phia, Pa.; Grant W. Hunter, Hammond, Ind. ; R. D. Martin,care Parker-Washington Co.. Kansas City, Mo.; C. C. Hop-kins, 759 Gough Street, San Francisco, Cal.

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Amateur Fencers' League of America

President,

DR. GRAEME M. HAMMOND,60 West 5Sth Street, New York City.

Vice-President,

CHARLES TATHAM,82 Beekman Street, New York City.


W. SCOTT O'CONNOR.53 Broadway, New York City.

Board of Governors—John Allaire, George K. Bainbridge, Dr. T.

A. Buys, Paul Benzenberg, G. M. Postgate, H. H. Randolph,Dr. DeWitt C Smith, Lieut. B. E. Grey.


The International Skating Union

Prcsidoit,

D. H. SLAYBACH,Verona, N. J.

Vice-President,

LOUIS RUBENSTEIN,Montreal, P. Q., Canada.


FRED H. TUCKER,i86 Remsen Street, Brooklyn, N. Y.

Representative on Board of Governors of the Amateur Athletic

Union,

J. A. TAYLOR,Box 1136, Montreal, P. Q., Canada.


The Amateur Athletic Federation

ot Canada

President,

Alderman THOMAS O'CONNEL,Shamrock A.A.A., corner Murray and Ottawa Streets, Montreal.

First Viee-Presiden t,

J. A. MERCIER,National A.A. A., Alliance Building, Montreal.

Second J ^ice-President,

LESLIE H. BOYD,Montreal A.A.A., Merchants' Bank Building, Montreal.


C. A. SPRIGINGS,Montreal A. A. A., 250 Peel Street, Montreal.

Board of Directors or Governors—Alderman Thomas O'Connel,Shamrock A.A.A., corner Murray and Ottawa Streets, Mon-treal

; J. A. Mercier, National A.A. A., Alliance Building,

Montreal; Leslie H. Boyd, Montreal A.A.A., Merchants'Bank Building, Montreal; C. A. Sprigings, Montreal A.A.A.,250 Peel Street, Montreal ; W. C. Findlay, National LacrosseUnion, care M.A.A.A., Montreal ; E. O'Brien, Quebec RugbyFoot Ball Union, care M.A.A.A., Montreal; G. C. Bowie,Canadian Snowshoe Union, Board of Trade Building, Mon-treal ; W. J. Jennings, Eastern Canada Amateur HockeyLeague, Montreal; W. Horan, Celtic A. A. A., St. DenisBoulevard, Montreal ; E. W. Sayer, Montreal and District

Amateur Harrier League, care Sayer Electrical Co., Mon-treal; A. McMahon, St. Patrick's A.A.A., 21 St. FamilleStreet, Montreal ; E. St. Pere, National A.x\.A., care LeCanada Publishing Co., Montreal ; A. Belleau, Le ZouaveA.A. A., care Le Soleil Publishing Co., Quebec ; D. Brown,National Intermediate Lacrosse Union, C. P. R. Building,Montreal ; A. Leclerc, Montreal Police A. A. A., City Hall(Windsor Station).


Rc^^isfraiion Committee—Alderman 'riiomas O'Connel, J. A. Mer-cier, Leslie 11. Boyd, Gordon C. Bowie, C. A. Sprigings.

Commissioners—W. Foran, care Ottawa Amateur Athletic Club,

Ottawa, Ont. ; F. W. Thompson, care Central Press Agency,Toronto, Ont. ; C. W. McLean, care Geo. Borgfeld & Co., To-ronto, Ont. ; George De Bus, Berlin, Ont. ; Hugh Baird,

Winnipeg, Man. ; W. G. Gates, Moose Jaw, Sask. ; C. F.

Codere, Edmonton, Alta. ; A. IMcNaughton, Vancouver,B. C; Frank White. St. John, N. B. ; Dr. E. G. Mason,Calgary, Alta.

Union des Societes Francaise

de Sports Athletiques

President,

L. INVIGUAN DE LAUNEAY.

Honorary Secretary,

PIERRE ROY,34 Rue de Provence, Paris, France.


Personnel of the Board of Managers

of the A.A.U.

EDWARD E. BABB:Elected to office in the Now England Association of the

A.A.U. in 1800 and vice-president of the same association inthe early nineties ; elected delegate in ISOl to the AmateurAthletic Union ; elected president of the New England Associa-tion in 1894 and held that office until elected president of theA.A.U. in 1001 ; was president of the A.A.U. 1001-1002; memberof Boston Athletic Association ; stationer, school books andsupplies.

R. G. BETTS:One of America's leading cycling enthusiasts ; president

American Federation of Motorcyclists ; editor Motor Cycling,New York.

WASHINGTON BOWIE, JR.:Born in Montgomery County, Md. Attended Brookville

Academy, and graduated at the University of Maryland withthe degree of LL.B. ; at school played on base ball and foot ballteams ; is a member of the Fifth Regiment and has been since1804 ; organized the Fifth Regiment Athletic Association in1889 and has been at the head of same since : Identified withathletics for the past twenty-four years ; deeply interested in alllines of sport, particularly rifle shooting ; has been captain ofmany winning teams at latter sport at Sea Girt and elsewhere :

lawyer ; attorney for the Fidelity and Deposit Company ofMaryland.

LESLIE H. BOYD:A prominent attorney of Montreal, P. Q. ; interested in

Canadian sports for many years president of the Montreal A. A.,and a prominent official of the Amateur Athletic Federation ofCanada ; has always stood for honesty in competitive athletics ;

represents the Amateur Federation of Canada on the A.A.U.Board.

EVERETT C. BROWN:Born in Oneida, 111. ; was a member of the Farragut Boat

Club, Chicago, for six years, and competed in all prominentregattas in the Bast and West ; won the junior sculling cham-pionship in Philadelphia in 1888 and the Mississippi champion-ship, under the auspices of the Chicago Navy, in 1809 ; made arecord of one and one-half miles with turn in a single-oar scullin 10 minutes and 5 seconds ; competed with several four-oaredcrews, and represented the above club in active athletics forfour years; is a graduate of the Chicago grammar and highschools, the Chicago College of Law and the Law Departmentof Lake Forest University, receiving a degree of Bachelor ofLaw from the latter institution ; from 1800 to 1893 he waacaptain of the Farragut Boat Club and one of its Board of


Diroctors; has been one of the Board of Directors of the ChicagoAthletic Association since 3 003 and is vice-president of thatinstitution; since 11)04 has been one of the board of govemorgof the Amateur Athletic Union, and is now one of the vice-presidents of that body : is also a rnemlxM- of tbe Chicago YachtClub and South Shgre Country Club, Chicago, and is generalmanager of the Brown-St. John Live Stock Commission Com-pany, a concern whose business aggregated over four milliondollars in IttOT.

CHARLES H. CARTER:Born in Cambridge, Mass., and educated at Chauncey High

School (private) ; took part in base ball and rowing; memberof the Boston Athletic Association, Corinthian Yacht Club.Boston Yacht Club, Arlington Boat Club and Newton Club;member of governing committee of Boston Athletic Association ;

director in Arlington Boat (^lub ; identified with athletics forthe past twenty-five years ; structural steel.

CHARLES deB. CLAIBORNE:Born .January 11, 1.S70, at New Orleans, La.: attended

Georgetown University, ^Vashington, D. C. four years, class of'90 ; one-half mile arid high and low hurdles favorite events

;

still competes ; member Boston, Pickwick, Stratford and YoungMen Gymnastic clubs; president Southern Association A.A.T\ ;

attorney-at-law. also in banking business : president of theMerchants' National Bank. 1007; now president CosmopolitanBank ; president IM-ovident Building and Loan Association ;

president Southern Realty and Securitirs Company; director in

reopl(<'s National Bank. Louisiana National Life Insurance Co.,

German-American Homestead Co.

J. ARTHUR CORBITT:Born in St. Louis, Mo., and educated at Smith Academy ;

member of St. Louis Athletic Club. Meramec Canoe Club andiJniversity Club of St. Louis; served on athletic committee ofMissouri A.C. ; member of National Registration Committee andchairman of Western Association of the A.A.U. RegistrationCommittee ; interested in athletics about five years ; insurance.

MARI A. CUMING:Born in Scotland ; educated at the Madras Central School.

St. .Tohns. N. B. ; eomp. •(('(! actively in putting the shot, quoitsand dumb bells ; ex-i)resident Acorn .\.C.. Brooklyn ; presidentBay Ridge A.C, Brooklyn ; manufacturer hatters' machinery.

LIEUTENANT CHARLES A. DEAN:Bom in Philadelphia. Pa. Attended the Chicago Public

Schools; competed in track athletics and played basket ball;member of tbe Naval Reserve Association. Columbia Yacht Cluband the Central Y.M.C.V.. Chicago; secretary-treasurer of theCentral Association of the .\..\.T^. and president of the NavalReserve A..\. ; has been active in athletics for fifteen years;western representative of American Tube Works.


EDWARD BURTON DeGROOT:Boru at INIorristown, X. J., and educated at the Montclair

Military Academy. Harvard University Summer Scliool, MedicalCollege of Virginia and Sargent Normal School of PhysicalEducation ; participated in team games, track and field athleticsand gymnastics ; excellent all-around gymnast, athlete and football player; member of Y.M.C.A. and civic clubs of Chicago;served as director of school physical department, MontclairMilitary Academy, Lewis Institute, Chicago Institute andHarvard Summer Sthool ; director Chicago playgrounds anddirector of the social educational gymnastic and athletic activi-ties of the Chicago South Park System ; has been identifiedwith athletics fourteen years ; organizer and administrator ofthe best public gymnasiums, baths and playgrounds in theworld, viz., the South Park System of Chicago.

JOHN J. DIXON:Enlisted in the Forty-seventh Regiment, N.G.N.Y., August

1, 1882 ; shortly after was elected chairman uf the alhleticcommittee of the Forty-seventh Regiment Athletic Association ;

also became a member of the Brooklyn Athletic Association ;

about 1885 became charter member of the National AthleticClub, Brooklyn; specialty, walking ("Ching" Lang then cham-pion) ; became delegate to the Metropolitan Association fromthe National Athletic Club and served in that capacity foryears; elected as handicapper of the Metropolitan Associationand afterward elected secretary-treasurer of the MetropolitanAssociation, serving in that capacity for a number of years

;

about 1898 was appointed delegate to the Military AthleticLeague from the Forty-seventh Regiment Athletic Association

;

elected as one of the executive committee of the Military AthleticLeague and afterwards successively handicapper, secretary, andchairman of athletic committee of the Military Athletic League,serving in the latter capacity for several years ; elected fromthe Military Athletic League to the Board of Governors of theA.A.U. ; elected secretary-treasurer of the A.A.U. in 1906 and1907, which position he now occupies, as well as that of chair-man of the National Registration Committee of the A.A.U. ; is asalesman of leather belting for the old-established firm of E. R.Ladew & Co., 200 William Street, New York, with whom hestarted in 1878.

CLYDE O. EPPERSON:Bom in Woodhull. III. Attended the Knox School and

University of Colorado ; member of the University of Coloradotrack and field team and president of the Rocky Mountain Asso-ciation of the A.A.U. ; lawyer.

DR. GEORGE J. FISHER:Graduated at the Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery,

receiving the degree of M.D. in 1898; has been sixteen years adii'ector of physical training, spending ten years of that timein Cincinnati, three years with the Brooklyn Central Y.M.C.A.'and three years as secretary of the physical work of theInternational Committee, in which position he supervises physicaltraining in the Young Mfii's Chvistian Associations of North


America and is lil^ewisp related to tlie development of physicaltraining in the Young Men's Christian Associations of foreignlands; president Physical I)irectors' Society of the YoungMen's Christian Associations of North America and secretaryAthletic League of North America; ex-president of the NewYork Physical Education Society; member of the council of theAm«>rican Playground Association ; editor of Physical Training,a monthly physical education magazine.

PATTERSON C. FISHER:Born in Mansfield, O. ; educated in Denver, Colo. ; member

of the Denver Athletic Club and Denver Country Club ; memberof the Board of Managers of the Rocky Mountain Association ofthe A.A.U. ;

president and director of the Denver Athletic Clubfor eight years ; has been identified with athletics for the pastfifteen years ; real estate dealer.

A. S. GOLDSMITH:Played on foot hall team at Betts Academy, Stamford, Conn.,

in 1.SU4*; moved ro Seattle in LSUa and was elected a memberof the Seattle Athletic Club, for which he played foot ball inLS'.h; ; has managed the Seattle Athletic Club foot bail, base ball

and track teams continuously since that time ; elected to Boardof (Jovernors of the Seattle A.C. and was chosen by lioard aschairman of athletic committee, where he is at present serving

;

connected since 1895 with the lirm of Schwabacher Bros., grocer-ies, and is at the present time one of the department heads ofthat lirm, the largest grocery establishment on the I'acific

Coast.

DR. LUTHER HALSEY GULICK:Born in Honolulu. Hawaii: graduate of Hanover (N. H.I

high school ; graduate medical department. New York University,188!) ; director physical training department. InternationalCommittee \\M.C.A., since 1877; Principal Pratt Institute.Brooklyn, 1!)U()-11)0;^ ; director physical training, pulilic schools.Greater New York, since l!>(»;i; member Kings C^ounty MedicalSociety; president American Physical Education Association,lOO.'i ;" author Physical Measur(>ments and Physical Education byMuscular Exercise; while at college and school Dr. Gulick tookan active interest in athletics and competed successfully inbase ball, lawn tennis and track and field sports, winning manychampionships for yeai-s ; liad charge of the i)hvsical trainingwork of the International Y.:\I.A.C. of Springtield. Mass.. andmuch of its success can be attributed to his untiring etforts ;

was one of the originators and organizers of the Public SchoolsAthletic League of the City of New York, without doubt thestrongest organization of its kind in the world, and much of itssuccess can i)e attributed to his energy, enteri)rise and knowl-edge of athletic sport. Dr. Gulick was i'esi)onsil)le for thealliance between the Amateur .Athletic T^nion and the AthleticLeague of North America, and during his term of office heworked out the present rules and I'egulat ions ; in the AmateurAthletic Enion, Dr. (Julick has held many offices ; is now amember of the legislation committee and chairman of A..\.U.basket ball committee and one of delegates-at-large.


EDW. T. HART:Educated in the New York public schools ; studied engineer-

ing ; now master mechanic Old Dominion Steamship Company ;

when fourteen years of age joined the boys' class of the MelroseTurn Verein, which at that time was located at 150th Streetand Third Avenue, New York, and is still a member ; from thetime he became a regular member until the last Bundes TurnFest, which was Laid at Indianapolis, about three years ago,had no difficulty in making the team which was selected by theV^erein to r(>present them at the different Turn Fest held fromtime to time throughout the country ; best work as a Turner wasat a Turn Fest held in New York, open to Turn Vereins of theEastern District in the year 1886, where he won the shot put,second in dumb bells, second in hop, step and jump, and fifth

in all-around ; vice-president Mohawk A.C., and has been amember, practically speaking, since its organization ; chairmanof athletic committee for the past five years and directed all

its cross-country and regular games since that time ; delegate tothe Amateur Athletic Union.

DR. GEORGE K. HERMAN:President Central Association of the A.A.U, for years the

leading athletic figure of the Middle West and is one of themen who is absolutely responsible for the healthful conditionof comix'titive athletics in and about Chicago ; has served assecretary-treasurer of the Central Association and chairman ofthe registration committee for many years, and has always beenfor absolute fairness in sport.

H. E. HOBBIS:Prominent business man of Vancouver, B. C.

CHARLES C. HUGHES:Born in Athens. Clark County, Georgia, December 7, 1850 ;

educated at Carroll's Militarv Academy, Athens. Ga. ; railroadofficial, 1871-1900. at Atlanta, Ga. : Philadelphia, Pa. ; Balti-

more, Md. ; London, England, and New York City ; senior mem-ber of the real estate firm of Hughes & Langley, 1900-190.S

;

editor and proprietor of the New York ReaUu Journal, 1903-1908 ; as a student in 1868 ran a mile in 4 minutes 38 secondsat Athens, Ga. ; ran a quarter-mile at the London Athletic ClubGrounds, London. Eng.. in 1891, in 56 seconds; last competi-tion in England in national cross-country championships of

England. 1883 ; last competition in America at the L. E. Myersbenefit meeting at Madison Square Garden, New York City, 1884,in a one-mile race ; as an athletic official, served as delegate to

Amateur Athletic Association of Great Britain three years

:

honorary secretary of the London Midland Athletic Club, five

years ; treasurer Southern Counties Cross-Country Association of

England, two years ; in America succeeded L. E. Myers assecretary of the Manhattan Athletic Club, New York, heldoffice 1885-1893 ; official New Manhattan Athletic Club, thesuccessor of the JNIanhattan Athletic Club ; an official of theKnickerbocker Athletic Club, the successor of the New Man-hattan Athletic Club : first president of the National Cross-country Association of America ; delegate-at-large of the Ama-teur Athletic Union of the United States, under the adminis-


trations of presidents McMillan. \AVolts. Babb, Liginger. Maccabeand Sullivan ; vice-president and member regatta committee ofl\)Ugbk«H'psic Iligbland iVmateiir Rowing Association for sevenj-ears. including pri'sent year; one of original members ofexecutive committee of Outdoor Recreation League of New YorkCity ; served as an official on both sides of the Atlantic, andat very nearly all the Amateur Athletic Union's cham|)ionshipsand Intercollegiate Association championships and IntercollegiateRawing Association regatta meetings at Poughkeepsie as anofficial timer for twenty-tive years : at i)resent a member of thefollowing organizations : Thirty-second degree Mason. KnightsTemplar; National Democratic Club. Tammany Society. ChicagoAthletic Association. Irish-American Athletic Clul). BrooklynYacht Club, Transportation Club. Timers' Club, Machinery Club,life member of the South London Harriers. Allied Real EstateInterests, New York Press Club, vice-president Grillers' Club,chairman executive committee National Association of Anti-Imperialist Clubs, president New York State Municipal League.Southern Society of New York ; was on New York Wurlil stafftwo years; editor Manhattan Athletic Club Chvaniclv five years;editor and propi-iet(n- 'lite \(ir York h'ldlhi Jaiiinttl live years;resided at the Murray Ilill Hotel for the past tlfteen years;present otlice. Hudson" 'i'ei'minal lUiilding. 'lU Ciuirch St., NewYork City.

RICHARD F. KELSEY:Born in Yardley. Pa. ; attended public schools in Chicago,

.Jacksonville, 111.. Oberlin. O., and liordentown. N. .7. ; took anactive part in bicycle racing and was a member of the BuffaloRamblers' Bicycle Club, of which he was secretary, financialsecretary and president ; was appointed chairman State racingboard of League of American Wheelmen in Connecticut in ISO;") ;

in lSt)7 succeeded Henry Goodman as official I>eague AmericanAVheelmen handicnpper for New England ; was one of the organi-zers of th(> National Cvcling Association and was the New Eng-land member of board of control from ISOO to lOO.*? ; waselected chairman of board in 1004 and has served continuouslysince as such ; newspai)er man. editorial.

GUSTAVUS TOWN KIRBY:P.orn in I'hiiadeliiliia. Pa.. .Tanuarv 22. 1S74: entered Colum-

bia I'niversity in the fall of ISO! ; graduated from School ofMines with degree of Electrical Engineer, 1805. and from Schoolof Law with degree of Bachelor of Laws. LS98 ; while at Colum-bia was a member of the intercollegiate fencing team, alsocaptain thereof, during which time team won intercollegiatechampionship : was a member of track team, running both(piarter and half-mile; maiuiger of track team. 1S04 and 1 S05,also of bicycle team, which won intercollegiate championship ;

member executive committee I.C.A.A.A.A.. 1 S04 ; presidentI.C.A..\.A.A.. l.SOr>: has been chairman advisory committeeI.C.A..\.A.A. since 180(5; one of the oiganizers t\)lumbia Uni-versity Clul). and secretary thereof until 1007. and at presentmember of board of governors: meml)er University Club. Asso-ciation of the Bar of the City of New York. Sonsof the American Revolution. Peimsylvania Society of NewY'ork. etc. ; has been a strong supporter of organizedathletics and has given a great deal of his time to the


furtherance of athletics, particularly scholastic and college

;

since his election to the presidency of the Intercollegiate Asso-ciation in 1895 he has been for over ten years a member of theA.A.U. board of governors, a member of its legislation and otherImportant committees, and has always been found an ardentadvocate of the enforcement of the laws as they exist on thebooks : he was one of the organizers of the Public SchoolsAthletic League of New York ; is a member of its executivecommittee and his work in conjunction with it has been praise-worthy ; has officiated during his athletic career at nearly all

the important championship meetings, both A.A.U. , intercol-legiate, public schools and scholastic ; member of firm of Kirby &Wood, attorneys and counsellors at law, 2 Wall Street, NewYork.

WALTER H. LIGINGER:Ex-president A.A.U. ; prominent in the affairs of the Mil-

waukee A.C. ; has done much for the development of athleticsin the Central Association of the A.A.U. ; retired business man.

ALFRED J. LILL, JR.:

Born in Boston, Mass. Attended the Boston English HighSchool, competed actively for some time ; member of the St.Joseph's A. A. ; member of the Board of Managers of the NewEngland Association of the A.A.U. ; delegate to the A.A.U. fromthe New England Association ; a prominent jeweler in Boston.

JOSEPH B. MACCABE:Educated at Cambridge, after which he took up the study

of law, which he abandoned for newspaper work ; now editor andpublisher of the East Boston ArgiiH-Ailvncaie, and president ofthe American Metal Co. ; has represented his ward in his city,government and his city in the house of representatives, and fortwo terms was elected to the Massachusetts Senate ; was adelegate to National Republican Convention in 1888, in Chicago,and has been chairman of the Massachusetts State Committee :

has served as commander-in-chief of the Sons of Veterans and,for fifteen years, has been a trustee of the Soldiers' Home inMassachusetts, of which institution he is secretary ; was presi-dent of the National Editorial Association, the highest honor inthat profession ; was active in the military life of the Com-monwealth of Massachusetts for ten years ; was president ofthe East Boston A.A. in 1893 ; elected a member of the boardof managers of the New England Association of the A.A.U. in189-1 ; elected a member of the board of governors of the A.A.U.in 1896, since which time, with the single exception of one year,he has been a member of it ; was president of the AmateurAthletic Union for two years, 1904-6 ; is at present chairman ofthe A.A.U. committee on public gymnasiums, baths and play-grounds and is an honorary life member of the Olympic Clubof San Francisco ; played on his school base ball nine and heldall the honors for short and middle distance running, besidesrowing for three years on the crew ; is at present president ofthe Wenham Golf Club and was first president of the EastBoston A.A. Boat Club. Probably no man in America is inter-ested more in the development of playground work than JosephB. Maccabe ; has been for years the most ardent advocate of


public playgrounds, public jE^ymnasiuras, public baths, athletictracks, etc., and in the interest of same and the A.A.U. hastraveled all over the country, and wherever possible preachedthe gospel of the development of the youngster ; during his tripSouth and West, while president of the A.A.U. and as the pres-ent chairman of the committee on public playgrounds, bathsand gymnasiums, has been instrumental in interesting officials

in many cities, as a result of which many public playgroundshave been established. While Mr. Maccabe follows mainlythe competitive side of track and field athletics, it can besafely said that his heart and soul is in the boy and girl andthe betterment of the race.

BERT MARTIN:liorn at Centerville, Iowa, and educated at Denver Uni-

versity ; guard on foot ball team and captain track team fortwo years : held collegiate record for discus three years ; memberof Electric Trainmen's Athletic Association of Denver ; was threeyears on the Denver University Board of Control, and managedthe IJnirrrfiity Clarion, the college paper, for two years : insti-gated the movement which led to the formation of the RockyMountain Association of the A.A.U., which he helped to organ-ize, and has since served as one of its officers ; lawyer.

JAMES CHESTER MASKER:Horn at Salina. Kans.. and educated at Northwestern Uni-

versity. Evanston, 111. : as an athlete favorite specialties werethe 120 yards hurdle (1<> 1-5 seconds) and foot ball; chartermember of Kansas City A.C. and member of its athletic com-mittee ; I)oard of directors; brokerage.

HARRY McMillan:Advised to go into physical life for the benefit of his health,

and joined the Vesper Boat Club. Philadelphia, in 1870; rowedraces' for twelve years, meantime holding every oflSce in the club

;

was commodore of the Schuvlkill Navv from .January 10, 1888,to December 8, 1800: held every office in the Athletic Club ofthe Schuylkill Navy, Philadelphia, excepting that of president,which was offered but declined ; elected temporarv president ofA.A.TT.. October 1, 1887. and its first president .January 21. 1888,serving for several years, being succeeded by the late WilliamB. Curtis, and afterward re-elected to the same office, where heagain served for more than one term; is an alumnus of thePhiladelphia high school an honorary member of the AthleticClub of Pliilad(>lphia : life member of Vesper Boat Club ofPhibidelphia ; life member of the Philadelphia Skating Club andthe Humane Society ; president of the Philadelphia SwimmingClub; is a thirty-second degree Mason, Shriner and officer ofhis lodge; dry goods, commission.

A. G. MILLS:Born in New York City, March 12, 1844; educated at

Union Hall Academy. .Jamaica. N. Y., and law departmentColumbia (now George Washington) T^niversity. Washington.D. C. ; vice-president and director Otis Elevator Company andan oflBcer or director of several other business organizations ;


was identified witli base ball for twenty-five years or more andwas president of the National League of Professional Base BallClubs ; devised its so-called "reserve rule" and the union of thedifferent . ;sooiations of base ball clubs under what was calledthe "National Agreement," both of which schemes are still

in force ; was president of the New York Athletic Club anddevised the reorganization plan of the Amateur Athletic Union,including the alliance with kindred athletic associations, andhas since been connected with the A.A.U. in an advisory capacityin matters of legislation, and also as a delegate-at-large to boardof governors ; member of a large number of veteran, scientificand charitable organizations, also of the New York Athletic,Engineers', Adirondack League, Army and Navy, National Arts,and Union League.

EDWARD ELLSWORTH MORGAN:Born in Portland, Ore., and educated at Stanford Uni-

versity, Cal. ; competed in track and field, base ball, foot ball,boxing and wrestling; has record of 15 3-5 seconds for 120 yai'dshurdle race, made at Stanford University in 1897 ; 25 secondsfor 220 yards run, San Francisco, 1898 ; 51 seconds for 440yards run, Stanford University. 1896, and 5 feet 10 1/^ inchesfor high jump, San Fran«isco, 1897 ; member of the MultnomahAmateur Athletic Club and Rock Island Club, Portland, Ore. :

individual athletic champion Pacific Coast, 1897, and PacificNorthwest Association, 1894, 1895, 189G ; manager of CollegeDaily while at Stanford University ; now vice-president Multno-mah Amateur Athletic Club ; real estate broker.

WILLIAM DUNCAN NESBITT:Born at Savannah, Ga., and educated at the University of

Georgia ; played base ball and foot ball ; ex-president SouthernAssociation of the A.A.U. ; was chairman of the University ofGeorgia Athletic Committee: now president Birmingham AthleticClub ; president Warrant Warehouse Company, Birmingham

;

associate Railroad Commissioner of Alabama.

HERMAN OBERTUBBESING:Born in New York City, August, 1871 ; attended public

schools until about twelve years of age, then went to work butcontinuing his studies at night school ; about the age of sixteenstarted to work in a law office and remained there until abouttwenty-one years of age ; during this time passed nearly all thecounts for Regents' examination for law student, but not havingthe money to attend law school, resigned his position to accep f

one in the mercantile line, afterwards entering the employ of*

L. Schepp, New York, importer and manufacturer of dessic'atedcocoanut, as bookkeeper, in 1895 ; is now secretary of the L.Schepp Company ; has been interested in athletics from aboutthe age of sixteen, when he was a member of the Twenty-thirdStreet Branch, Y'.M.C.A. ; the first athletic club he joined wasthe Columbia A.C., about 1891 ; resigned from that club thefollowing year and joined the Pastime A.C., which club he alsoleft a year or so later to reorganize the West Side AthleticClub, of which he was elected secretary ; two years later becamepresident, which office he held for nearly ten years ; during his


administration the club look n Icjuiiiit: i);n-t in nearly allbranches of sport and turned out some of the besi athletes inthe country; as an athlete was a fairly j;ood all-around per-former; won a few prizes in open comp«<t ition, but many morein members' fjanies. in such (>vents as sprints, walks, hi.ith andbroad Jumps and shot puttinj; : his time, however, was takenup more as an olhcial at "iames and in developint^ the trackteam of his club and getting" them into couijx't it ion tlian in

active competition itself; resigned from the New West Side A.t'.

two years ago and joined the West Side I*. ranch, V.M.C.A. : liasbeen on many of the important committees of the MetropolitanAssociation of the A.A.U. for years and lias been secr(>tary-treasurer, as well as chairman of the track and field champion-ship committee, for some years ; is a member of CorinthianLodge, F.A.M., New York ;

" Yemassee Tribe, I.O.R.M., and theProgressive Republican Club.

JOHN J. O'CONNOR:Born in Ireland ; attended Washington Thiiversity, St.

Louis ; competed actively in track and field athletics ; memberof the Hibernian A.C., Missouri A.C.. Pastime A.C. and IrishNational A.C. ; president of th(> Western Association of theA.A.U. ; Deputy Colh^ctor of Customs, St. Louis, Mo.

W. SCOTT O'CONNOR:One of the leading spirits in the development of amateur

fencing in America ; secretary of the Amateur Fencers' Leagueof America ; prominent business man of New York City.

GEORGE W. ORTON:Began his athletic career in 1891, taking second to .\. B.

George, the mile champion; won the .\m(>rican and (^anadianone-mile championships in 1802, making pi-esent Canadian recordof 4 minutes, 214-5 seconds; competed every year imtil 1003,winning American, Canadian, Intercollegiate, F^nglish, Con-tinental and Olympic championships in the distances; bestrecords half mile, 1 minute .IT 2-5 seconds ; mile, 4 minutes,21 4-5 seconds; five miles across country, 27 minutes 50 seconds;present holder of the Olympic steeplechase record : graduatedin 180.'? from University of Toronto, Canada : took A.M. degreein 1804; I'h.D. in 1806 at the University of Pennsylvania;teacher in the Episcopal Academy of I'hiladelpliia ; memberBelmont Cricket Club and University Club, I'hiladelphia.

GEORGE F. PAWLING:Born in Lewistown, Pn.. April 105, 1878; prepared at Central

Manual Training School. Philadelphia : studied civil engineeringin Temple College; competed for Preparatory School and TempleCollege in the 440 ynrds, half mile and one mile runs; still

in active competition, being identified with athh^tics since 1803;been a member of the followinsr clubs : Isthmian A.C, SpartanA.C, Y.M.C.l^ A.C. Central Manual Training A.C. managerTemple College A.C. and Ridlev I'nrk .\.C. : at present a memberof the Ridley Park S.C. i)residi'n1 of the Artisans' Athletic


Association ; member of the Central Y.M.C.A., Philadelphia

;

member of the Engineers' Club, Philadelphia ; member of theAmerican Society of Civil Engineers ; vice-president MiddleAtlantic Association of the A.A.U. ; member of the board ofgovernors of the Amateur Athletic Union of the United States

;

junior member and general manager of the firm of Bergdoll &Pawling, engineers and contractors, Philadelphia.

S. S. PEIXOTTO:Famous for his settlement work and his deep interest in

the development of amateur sport; head of the settlement workin San Francisco.

HENRY G. PENNIMAN:Commencod athletics in 1878 as, a member of the junior

team of l^altimore City College, then became a member of tbeMonumental Lacrosse Club of Baltimore ; joined the DruidLacrosse Club of Baltimore in 1880 and played with that clubuntil 1898 ; in 188o won the long distance ball throwing contest,held at the annual Lacrosse tournament in New York ; was amember of the All-America Lacrosse team which played inEngland and Ireland in the year 1884, and played in the returnmatch with the All-America team against the United Kingdomteam in New York in 1886 ; in track events usual distance was2li0 and 440 yards, his best time for the latter being 55 sec-onds ; also competed successfully in the lacrosse hurdle races,when such races were in vogue in Marvland ; president andcaptain of the Druid Lacrosse Club of Baltimore for manyyears

; president of the old Atlantic Association of the A.A.U.and is vice-president and one of the Board of Managers of theSouth Atlantic Association ; vice-president of the MarylandAthletic Club, and has been so for many years ; has been oh theBoard' of (yovernors of the A.A.U. for inany years and is atpresent a member of the Board of Managers

; president of theUnited Surety Company of Baltimore, Md.

THOMAS F. RILEY:Born in Cambridge, ISIass. Completed actively in rowing

and base ball ; rowed on the Riverside crew, champ'ions of NewEngland, in 1887, 1888. 1S!)1 ; member of the Riverside boatclub, Cambridgeport gymnasium, St. Peter's A.A. and NorthCambridge A.C. ; President of the Cambridgeport gymnasium,vice-president New England Association of the A.A.U. ; vice-president of the Riverside boat club ; is in the school departmentof Cambridge, Mass.

FREDERICK W. RUBIEN:Born in New York City in 1870 ; attended College City of

New York and graduated from Cooper Institute ; received degreeof B. S. in 1892 and C. E. in 1898 ; member of St. George'sAthletic Club, connected with St. George's Church, New Yorkand its delegate to the Metropolitan Association of the A.A.u!since 1895, during which time he has served as member of theBoard of Managers of the Metropolitan Association ; vice-president of the Metropolitan Association, 1907-1908; president

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Church Athletic LciiKnr. 1 '.»(i:'.-l !»()7 ; is civil engineer and citysurveyor in the I)ei):irl iih'uI (if Taxes and Assessments, of NewYork City ; has plann<'(l numy atlilctic tracks and was originatorof the iJlan for jmlilic alliletic Held in McComb's Dam Park,New York City.

F. J. V. SKIFF:IJorn in ClMcopee. Mass., in 1851 ; educated in public

schools and academy at Springfield. Mass. ; rendered valuableinfluence and aid to the cause of physical culture, especially asconcerns school children and higher students ; was a journalistuntil 1884, since which time he has been associated withexpositions and museums : member of the legislature and com-missioner of immigration and statistics for Colorado, ISSO-ISDO;national commissioner World's Columbian Kxi)osition, 1S'.K)-1.S!>1 ;

chief of department of mines and dejjulv dircc-tor-general World'sFair, 1891-1898; director Field Museum of Natural History.Chicago, since 1894 ; dii"ector-in-chi(>f Fnited States Commissionto I'aris, 1900; director Division of Exhibits, St. Louis, 1!)04 :

degree of A.M., Colorado College ; has a number of decorationsfrom foreign governments ; member of American Association forAdvancement of Science, INIuseum Association of England,American Institute of Mining Engineers and the AmericanGeogi-aphical Society ; is at present a delegate-at-large of theAmateur Athletic Friion and member of the Boai'd of Governors ;

occupation, director of Field Museum of Natural History,Chicago.

M. J. SLATTERY:Atlilclic enthusiast; president Catholic Young Men's Arch-

dioci'san liiion ; prominent business man of Philadelphia, Pa.

GEORGE SHERWOOD SMITH:P>orn in New f)rl(>ans. La., and educated in the public

schools ; president and treasurer Southern Athletic Club of NewOrleans; chaii-man gam(>s committee of Southern Associationof A.A.U., and member games committee of Public SchoolsAthletic League ; commissioner of pul)lic works of New Orleans ;

interested in athletics twenty-tive years ; broker, stock, bondand securities.

JOHN STEIL:

v.^.^f,<.^ from the North American Gymnastic T'nion to theA.A.F. since alliance was formed betwcnm the two l)odies ; mem-ber of board of managers of the Metropolitan Association ofthe A.A.T' for years and for several y<>ars its treasurer; chair-man of M(>troi)f)]itan .\ssociation Registration Committee forseveral tcims ; accountant.


THEODORE E. STRAUS:An old-time athlete and famous lacrosse player ;

graduate of

Polytechnio Institute, Baltimore, Md. ;graduate of Johns Hop-

kins University, department electrical engineering ; member of

track, foot ball and lacrosse teams of Johns Hopkins Universityfrom 1891 to 1894 ; took third place in the all-around gymnasticcontest at the above university in 1891 ; member of the NeptuneBoat Club ; rowed in junior four-oar crew in 1893 ; won senior-

ship July 29, 1893 ; from 1894 to 1896 was a member of thetrack, base ball and tennis teams of the Maryland Athletic Club ;

held Maryland State championship at one mile ; member of the

athletic committee of Johns Hopkins University ; member of

Suburban A.C. and secretary-treasurer South Atlantic Associationof the A.A.U. since June 6, 1902 ; member of malt and grain firm

of E. Straus & Sons ; secretary-treasurer Gosman Ginger AleCompany.

H. M. STRICKLER:Graduated at Randolph, Macon College, Virginia, in 1890,

taking an A.B. degree ; scholastic year 1890-91 was principal

of Vienna Academy on the eastern shore of Maryland ; in 1891-

92 took a post-graduate course in Johns Hopkins University,

Baltimore ; 1892-98 occupied the chair of Physical Culture in

the Marvland Agricultural College; 1900-1903 physical director

in the Young Men's Christian Association, Troy, N. Y. ;1903-08

physical director in the San Francisco Association ; while at

Randolph—Macon College was considered the best all-round

athlete and gymnast, capturing numerous medals and prizes

;

never specialized in training, but always excelled in competition,

due largely to gymnastic training, good habits, and perseverance ;

since college days time has been devoted to training men.

JAMES E. SULLIVAN:Born in New York City and educated in public schools

:

entered the publishing house of Frank Leslie in 1878, and after

the death of Mr. Frank Leslie continued with Mrs. Leslie ; wasconnected with the business office and editorial department ;

in the earlv eighties he conducted an athletic department in

Frank Leslie's "Bovs' and Girls' Weekly," which was the first

athletic department ever instituted in a home weekly paper

;

in the eighties he started one of the first athletic papers pub-

lished in the United Statesi devoted wholly to track and field

athletics. The Athletic News ; during 1887-1888 was athletic

editor of the Morning Journal, now the American, then ownedbv Albert Pulitzer ; in the early eighties contributed athletics to

the Neic York Sun, when C. J. Fitzgerald was the leading spirit

in the sporting department of that paper; in 1889 resigned fromMrs. Frank Leslie's publishing house to become business managerand editor of the New York Sporting Times ; two years later he

purchased the paper and was its owner up to its discontinuanceon account of the pressure of his duties as president of the

American Sports Publishing Company, organized in that year

;

the latter firm has published continuously since that timeSpalding's Athletic Library, tlie recognized authoritative athletic

publications of the world, and also conducts a large general ad-

vertising business ; has edited Spalding's Official Athletic Almanacannually for seventeen vears, and also the following books, pub-

lished in Spalding's Athletic Library : Athletic Primer, Athlete s


Guide, All-Ai-ound Athletics, Olympic Games of 1900 ; began hisathletic career in 1.S77. .ioining the Pastime A.C. of New YorkCity in ISTS. and competed actively in athletics up to 1884; wonall-around championsliip of I'astime A.C. in 1880 and 1881, in-

cluding a twenty-five mile walk, three-hour run, one-hour run,running, walking and jumping; finished second to Thomas Mof-fitt in Canadian championsliips in 1884; finished well up in thecross country championships in 1884 ; was unplaced in theNational A. A.A. cham])i()nships in 1882; in 1885 was electedpresident of the Pastime A.C, and was its delegate to theNational Association of Amateur Athletes for several years andvice-president of the National Association of Amateur Athletesin 18S() and 1887; was one of the organizers of the AmateurAthletic I'nion of the United Stales; has been actively on its

board of governors since its organization unti: the present time;is a member of tlie Pastime A.C. and has been actively on its

board since its organization until the present time; was electedsecretary of the Amateur Atbl(>tic I'nion in 1889 and (;ontinuedin that* office until 1900, when he was elected its president,which position lie still holds ; has attended every cbauipionsbipmeeting in Am<>rica since 1877 and has officiated in some capacityin connection with American amateur championships track andfield games for nearly twenty-five years; was appointed assistantAmerican director to the "Olympic Games in Paris in 1900;director of the I'an-American I<]x))osition athletic department,1901 ; chief department physical culture at Louisiana PurchaseExposition. St. Louis in 1904; secr(>tary American Connnilteeon Olympic (James, at .\thcns. IDOiJ; honorary director of

Atldetics at Jamestown Exposition, 1907; secretary AmeiicanCommittee Olympic Games, at London, 1908; member of thePastime .\.C.,"New York; honorary member Missouri A.C, St.

Louis ; honorary member 01yuii)ic A.C, San P^rancisco ; ex-presi-

dent Pastime A.C, New '.Jersey A.C, Knickerbocker A.C;president Metropolitan Association of the A.A.U. for fifteen

years; president Outdoor Recreation League; with Dr. Luther H.Gulick organized the Public Schools Athletic League of NewYork, and is now chairman of its games committee and memberexecutive committee ; was a i)ioneer in playground W(n-k and oneof the organizers of the Outdoor Recreation League of New YorkCitv, and was its second ])resident. In recognition of bis

directorshi]) of the Olympic (^.ames in St. Louis in 1904 theinternational Olympic connnittee. which has presented since

1898 fourteen ()lymi)ic medals to representatives of dilTerent

nations, confc^rred that honor upon him, the late President\Yilliam McKinlev being the only other American thus bon(U'ed ;

also aitpoiiiled by President Udosi'veU as si)ecial couniiissionerto tile ()lyuii)ic (James at .Vtlu-ns. 11)0(5, ;nid decorated l)y KingGeorge I. "of tb(> Hellenes ((Ji'eece) with the Colden Cross of theKnights of the Royal Order of the Savior for his services in

connection with the Olvmpic (James; aiti)oiiited special conmiis-Sioner bv I'resident Roosevelt to (be Olvmpi.' Caiiies at London.1908.

J. A. TAYLOR:Has been a i)rominent figure in Canadian sports for a

quarter of a century ; is a recognized authority on lacrosse, football, skating and track and field athletics ; was mainly respon-sible for the formation of the International Skating Union ofAmerica; member of the Montreal A.A. and many other Cana-dian organizations.

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BARTOW S. WEEKS:I-awyer, son of Col. Henry Astor Weeks, was horn April

125, 1.S61, while the cannon that were fired on Fort Sumter werestill echoing throughout the North

;graduated from the College

of the City of New York in 1879, after which he devoted twoyears to mercantile life ; his ambition, however, led him tostudy for the legal profession, and he therefore gave himselfto a rigid course of preparation, and was graduated from the LawSchool of Columbia College in lS8o, being admitted to the bar inthe same year ; his ability in his chosen profession soon attractedthe attention of the bar, and he was therefore appointed assistantdistrict attorney of New York County in 1891 ; being the sonof a veteran of the great Civil War, and popular with the rankand file of the Sons of Veterans, he was elected their com-mander-in-chief at the National Encampment here in 1891 ;

while at college he played base ball and foot ball and com-peted successfully as a member of the track team, his specialtybeing short-distance running ; In the New York Athletic ClubMr. W>eks has been a prominent figure for nearly twenty years ;

he was its president in 1892 and 1894, vice-president in 1891and 1895, and was captain of the club in 1896 and 1897 ; hasbeen a delegate to the Metropolitan Association of the A.A.TJfor many years, and has been a prominent figure in both organi-zations, the jNIetropolitan Association and the A.A.U. ; has beenon all the important A.A.U. committees

_;is without doubt one

of the keenest followers of athletics in America, and is acapable .judge of a man's form ; the most competent oflicial

in athletics to-day, and has served repeatedly at all importantmeets as timer, judge and referee ; in political circles has beenfor years a member of the executive committee of the DemocraticClub of New Y'ork, and was a member at the time it purchasedits home on Fifth Avenue ; member of the Atlantic Y'acht Club,its treasurer for many years, and is now one of the trustees ofthe club ; president of the Sea Gate Association ; member of theBar Association of the City of New York and the New Y'orkCounty Lawyers' Association ; Sons of the Revolution ; MilitaryOrder of the Loyal Legion of the United States ; LafayetteCamp, Sons of Veterans ; Manhattan Club. Democratic Club,New York Athletic Club and Alpha Delta Phi Club ; was presi-dent of the Amateur Athletic Union of the United States andserved the two full years customary for a president to serve ;

during his term the Amateur Athletic Union made great strides ;

he is the chairman of the championships committee, whichhas managed so successfully for many years the track and field,

wrestling, boxing, swimming, cross-country and all other cham-pionships given by the A.A.U., United States.

MICHAEL F. WINSTON:Born in Ballyhannis, County Mayo, Ireland. Attended

Putnam Grammar School, East Boston, Mass., also Cannon'sCommercial College, Lawrence, Mass. ; took an active part inathletics in general ; walked 25 miles indoors in four hours atLawrence, Mass , in 1880 ; is a member of St. Joseph A. A.,Lynn, Mass. ; prominent in New England athletic afEairs ; mem-ber of the Board of Governors of the A.A.U. for a number ofyears ; elected President of the New England Association in1907, whicli position he now occupies ; is an interior decorator.


The Growth of American AthleticsBy President J. E. Sullivan.

The present healthy condition of track and field athletics is

due solely to the fact that in America those who are followingathletics recognize that in order to succeed there must be organi-

zation, there must be rules, and there must be law and order.

Without a governing body to control a sport, the sport is sure

to die.

The Amateur Athletic Union of the United States is abso-lutely responsible for the healthy condition of track and field

athletics, and the general interest that is taken in Americansports. Criticism and abuse can never take away from the

present governing body of athletics in America the credit for its-

twenty years of hard, honest work to benefit the athletic clubs

of the community as a whole. It has established laws for the

government of itself, for its associations, for its members, for

the competing athlete, the club and the promoter, and these lawshave been enacted after careful consideration. At times theenforcement of these laws affects, as termed by some, the un-fortunate, but as the A.A.U. is voluntarily organized, those that

are not satisfied with the laws and do not like the penalties, are

not compelled to either remain members, if they are clubs, or if

athletes, to continue their registration cards, which entitle themto compete in this voluntary group.The Amateur Athletic Union meets annually in November of

each year, and if the laws are bad, they can be changed, butwhile the laws are on the books they must be enforced and mustbe lived up to.

There is at times a tendency in some quarters to criticise

—

unjustly—the Amateur Athletic Union, and on these criticisms

the A.A.U. thrives. Unjust criticisms have never hurt the Ama-teur Athletic Union. From time to time dissatisfied individuals

have endeavored to create dissensions in the organization, but

have invariably failed, as the great majority of those interested

in athletics realize what the situation would be without a govern-ing body.

It can be safely said that we have had athletic competition in

America for over seventy years. The first authentic report that

can be found is one of an amateur athletic meeting held in

Hoboken, N. J., September 4, 1838, and athletic games were held

in the United States and Canada at intervals from that date up


to the late 6o's ; in fact, the first games of the New York Cale-donians were held in October, 1857, on the St. George CricketGrounds, Hoboken, N. J. The Caledonian games began in

Boston in 1853. Many prominent amateurs competed in thegames of the Caledonian Club in Chicago in i860.

In games at this period there was no distinction whatevermade between the amateur and the professional—they all com-peted together, except occasionally they barred an out-and-outprofessional, one that did not work, but merely competed ortaught, but if a professional athlete was a business man or in.

business he was classed as an amateur.The first amateur athletic meeting held in the United States by a

properly organized amateur athletic club was given by the H.M.A.Association of Paterson, N. J., on the race track of the PassaicCounty Agricultural Society in the spring of 1866. In the fall of

1866, however, the New York Athletic Club was organized, andfrom that date really began the term of organized athletics, becausefrom the day of its organization, the New York Athletic Clubcontrolled athletic sport up to the time of the organization of anamateur association. The New York Athletic Club grew outof a rainy-day conference between Mr. Wm. B. Curtis, Mr. HarryBuermeyer and Mr. Babcock, in Mr. Babcock's residence. Afteryears of competition the above trio had a call issued for the

formation of an athletic club. The first failed, no one paid the

slightest attention to it. The second call was issued three weekslater, and the third call was made August 27, 1868, and the NewYork Athletic Club was firmlv organized, and it is to-day the

largest and most influential athletic club in the world.

The first intercollegiate athletic meeting in America was held

on the morning of the university boat race at Springfield, Mass.,

July, 1873, for the James Gordon Bennett Cup, presented byMr. James Gordon Bennett of the New York Herald. Theevent was a two-mile run and was won by Duncan Ewen Bowieof McGill College, Montreal, in 11 minutes and 48 seconds, whobeat Phillips of Cornell and Benton of Amherst.The second intercollegiate championship meeting was held at

Glen Mitchell, Saratoga, in 1875. Isaac B. Potter of Cornell

won the lOO-yard dash; C. M. Culver of Union won the quarter;

D. Trumbull of Yale won the half-mile; C. H. Barber of Am-herst v/on the one-mile ; C. M. Maxwell of Yale won the hurdle,

and W. R. Taylor of Yale won the three-mile and seven-mile

walk.

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A GLANCE AT THE RECORD BOOKS OF 1875.

A thorough resume of the athletic activities of the year 1874will show at a glance by a comparison of that year and 1908what the Amateur Athletic Union has done for sport in Amer-ica. At that time there was no organization and no one seemedto be able to organize an association to govern. The New YorkAthletic Club, with two other athletic clubs, the New JerseyAthletic Association and the Chicago Athletic Club, gave openand closed athletic games. The New York Athletic Clubgave its spring games on June 27, consisting of five events, andheld seven other meetings for members, averaging one or twoevents per meeting. On September 26 the New York Athletic

Club held its open fall games. The 100-yard dash was won byM. E. Burris, Harry Buermeyer was second, and the time wasioJ4 seconds, creating a new American amateur running record.

In connection with the events of 1874-5, it would be unfair

to chronicle them without referring to William B. Curtis, whowas popularly known until the day of his death, as the "Fatherof Track and Field Athletics." lie was then an active athlete,

and did a great deal to popularize athletics. He was also instru-

mental in organizing the New York Athletic Club and the

Chicago Athletic Association, and a report of the records andathletic meetings of those early days without the mention ofWilliam B. Curtis and his work, would be hard to find.

The New Jersey Athletic Association held three open andclosed games, one on Decoration Day, with seven events ; oneon July 4, with two open events, and one on October 3, withfive events. Dan Stern, who was the first man in America to

walk a mile in 7 minutes, and now a member of the New YorkAthletic Club, won the three-mile walk in 24 minutes and 45seconds, creating a new American record.The Chicago Athletic Club held an open meeting on May

29, with five events. Half a dozen unimportant athletic gamesand match races took place in this year, the most impor-tant being a match race between James Gordon Bennett, the

present owner of the New York Herald, and John Whipple. Theywalked from Thirty-fourth Street and Broadway, the present

site of Flerald Square, to Jerome Park, about 9 miles 1,651 yards,

Mr. Bennett's time being i hour 46 minutes and 55 seconds.

The Inter-Collegiate championships were held at GlenMitchell, Saratoga, with five events. E. Copland of Cornell

won the mile run in 4 minutes 58^ seconds. He did not wearrunning shoes, nor. in fact, any shoes at all, competing in his

stocking feet.

The loo-vard dash was won bv A. B. Nevin of Yale in 10^


seconds, and Isaac B. Potter, once president of the League ofAmerican Wheelmen and now a prominent lawyer of New York,was second. The seven-mile walk was won by J. E. Eustis,

former Park Commissioner of the Bronx and at present amember of the Public Utilities Commission of New York.Columbia College held games at the St. George Cricket

Grounds, Hoboken, N. J., on May 24, on a turf track. Therewere nine events contested. G. B. Cornell and R. C. Cornell,now a Magistrate in New York City, were the star performers.

Princeton College had a remarkable athletic gathering thatyear. On June 20 they held fifteen events. Burr won the stand-ing broad jump, clearing 9 feet 10^ inches. Biddle won theshot put, throwing the missile 33 feet 3^ inches. Walker wonthe broad jump with 18 feet io-}4 inches. Cheeseman threw theii-pound hammer 106 feet i inch, and Sheldon won the polevault with 7 feet 7 inches.

Williams College held a meeting of twelve events at Blacking-ton's one-half-mile track.

Harvard held two meetings that A-ear, the first on June 18, butno accurate returns were kept of the contestants or performers,and the report then states that the following was the first meet-ing of the lately organized Athletic Association, which was heldon October 24, in which nine events were contested. S. D.Kettredge won the 100-yard dash in 11^ seconds. H. Danforthwon the high jump, with 4 feet SV2 inches. C. S. Bird won themile in 5 minutes 41 )4 seconds. The two-mile race was won byA. L. Lowell in 12 minutes 4^ seconds.

Yale held a meeting at the Hamilton Driving Park, a half-

mile track, on October 31, and had ten events. C. Maxwell wonthe 120-yard high hurdle in 20 seconds. H. W. Bowen won the

one-half-mile run in 2 minutes 17^4 seconds. Yale, in 1874,seemed to have quite a number of sprinters, for they had threeheats in the lOO-yard dash, F. W. Davis winning the final heatin 11^ seconds. C. Maxwell won the high jump with 4 feet

7 inches, the hop-step-and-jump with 41 feet 3 inches. The440-yard run was won by S. R. BeUs in 57 seconds.

Amherst -held a meeting on No\ ^mber 7, at Hamshire Park,ten events comprised the programme.Holy Cross held an athletic meeting c:n November 3, of which

J. C. Austin was the star. He won the lOO-yard hurdle, the300-yard run and the 1,200-yard walk, the running broad jumpand the running high jump; and was second to F. Scully in thestanding high jump, second to J. Lynch in the lOO-yard dash.

He seems to have been the bright particular all-around athletic

of 1874.


The year 1874 in amateur athletics, therefore, shows that three

athletic clubs and eight colleges held meelings. The meeting ofSeptember 11 at Ithaca might be considered a college meeting,

as several athletes from Cornell took part in the games.The main reason for taking the year 1874, and bearing down on

athletic activities, is due to the fact that it was in that yearthat the compilation of our American athletic records began.

Up to that time no one seems to have paid any attention to the

compilation of records. James Watson, who was then the leading

athletic authority of the country, was then the only compilerof amateur athletic records, and he began in that year, since

which time dates our official athletic records. Of course, wehad records before that, but Mr. Watson is the original pub-lisher of athletic records, and his record book of that year con-

tains two record tables, one for running and jumping, and the

other for walking, running and jumping as follows:

Running and Jumping.

Event. Name. Time or Distance.

100 yards dash M. E. Burris 10 1-4 seconds.440 yards run M. E. Burris 54 1-5 seconds.880 yards run G. I. Brown 2 m. 07 1-2 s.

1 mile run W. L, Allen 4 m. 52 s.

Running high jump A. C. Rosseau 5 ft. 6 in.

Walking.

1 mile walk D. M. Stern 7 minutes.2 mile walk D. M. Stern 16 min. 12 sec.

3 mile walk D. M. Stern 24 min. 45 sec.

With this object in view it was decided to hold the first

national outdoor track and field championships in Detroit, whichdid more for athletics up to that period than any previous event.

The first track and field championship meeting of the AmateurAthletic Union of the United States was held in Detroit in

1888—as stated above—and has been held each year since thenin the following places: Travers Island (New York), 1889;Washington, 1890; St. Louis, 1891 ; Manhattan Field (NewYork), 1892: World's Fair (Chicago). 1893: New York, 1894,

1895, 1896, 1897; Chicago, 1898; Boston, 1899; Manhattan Field

(New York), 1900; Pan-American Exposition (Buffalo), 1901 ;

New York, 1902; Milwaukee, 1903; World's Fair (St. Louis),

1904; Travers Island (New York), 1905; Lewis and Clark Cen-tennial (Portland, Ore.), 1906; Jamestown Exposition (James-town, Va.), 1907.

The first championship meeting of which there is a recordseems to have been overlooked by early compilers of athletic

records. It was held under the auspices of the New Jersey


Athletic Association at Ridgevvood, N. J., on July 4, 1875, and

as such it must be added to our records.

Mr. T. W. White, of the New Jersey A.C., issued a circular

announcing that the medals for the championship meeting wouldcarry with them the amateur championship of America and

the events would be a lOO-yard run and a one-mile walk.

The mile event was contested' in two heats and Daniel Stern

of the New York Athletic Club won both. The 100-yard run

was won by W. B. Curtis, also of the New York Athletic Club,

in two heats. These races were certainly meant to be recog-

nized as the official championship meeting of 1875 and as such

should be added to our records.

The formation of the A.A.U. of the United States, and its

public proclamation that it would control amateur sport in

America led to a bitter warfare with the old N.A.A.A.A., and

an announcement having been made that the N.A.A.A.A._ wouldhold a western championship meeting to offset the championship

of the A.A.U., which was held in Detroit, led to the passage of

the following resolution by the A.A.U. on August 25, 1888:

Rcsolz'cd, That any amateur athlete competingin any open athletic games in the United States

under the rules approved of by the National

Association, will be debarred from competing in

any games held under the rules of the A.A.U.

The resolution took effect immediately. That resolution is the

very same as the A.A.U. law to-day, with the exception that

the phraseology is different. Application had to be made to hold

pthletic games then, and application has to be made now to

hold games. That was the resolution that caused the athletic

war, and after the N.A.A.A.A championship meeting at NewYork, all who competed were barred from competition under

A.A.U. auspices, and as a result opposition meetings were held

at frequent intervals.

Those athletes who were members of the Manhattan A.C. of

New York—the strongest club in the N.A.A.A.A.—did not dis-

qualify themselves until after the Detroit meeting, and competed

in the latter events, but after the Detroit meeting the champion-

ship meeting of 1888 was announced by the N.A.A.A.A., and as

it was held without the sanction of the A.A.U., all athletes whocompeted were disqualified from competing in any meeting under

the sanction of the A.A.U., and then for nearly a year the bitter-

est kind of an athletic w?,rfare existed all over the country.

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Recognizing llic injnry that was being done tf) athletic sportby the continuation of the war, Mr. A. G. Mills, of the NewYork Athletic Club, and Mr. A. C. Stevens, of the New JerseyAthletic Club, who were two of the most able men on the

A.A.U. Board, presented to President Harry McMillan a planto end the war, and he appomted a committee to confer witha like committee from the National A.A.A.A., and to Mr. Mills

and Mr. Stevens the credit must be given for the terminationof hostilities and making the Amateur Athletic Union of theUnited States a much stronger body. The National A.A. A.A.agreed to relinquish control and go out of existence and bringits clubs into the A.A.U., which they did, giving the A.A.U.control of all amateur sports in the United States.

The Amateur Athletic Union, as it was organized intiS88, wasa union of clubs, with a Board of Governors of tv/elve, but the

organization and expansion of sport in the United States underits auspices met with such spontaneous approval that clubs

sprang up all over, and it became at once apparent that the

mechanism of government was becoming too unwieldy. Thesystem of scheduling games led to much confusion, and the

A.A.U. was often called upon to adjust differences as far westas the Pacific coast and as far south as New Orleans, until the

activities in the late '80s became so great that the older headsin the Union realized that something must be done if the

organization was to remain intact and still have control. In

1889, Mr. A. G. Mills, a member of the Board of Governors,worked out what was then termed, and has been known ever

since as the "Mills re-organization plan." Mr. Mills, the far-

seeing man that he was at that time and is to-day, suggested that

each section of the countr^^, as it was growing rapidly and devel-

t)ping, should have home rule, and instead of the Union being anassocation of clubs should be a union of associations, active

and allied, and his plan, after mature deliberation and consulta-

tion with the leaders in athletics in the East, West, North andSouth, was presented to the officials of the Amateur Athletic

Union at a meeting held in the Columbia Athletic Club Mousein the City of Washington, in 1890, and w^is adopted unani-

mously. In the spring of 1891 the associations thus formed,designated as the ]\Ietropolitan Association, New England Asso-ciation, Atlantic Association, Central Association, ajid Pacific

Coast Association, held conventions, elected their officers andtheir four delegates to the A.A.U., two of the latter from eachassociation forming the Board of Governors. The wisdom of


the "Alills Plan" was immediatel}^ apparent, as from it started

what has proved to be the most remarkable growth of athletics

that has even been known in any country in the world. A liberal

estimate of the number of competing athletes in the year 1888

in the United States would be about 3,000; to-day statistics showthat there are nearly 2,000,000.

Since the adoption of the IMills' reorganization plan of the

Amateur Athletic Union other active associations have beencreated, the Board of Governors resolving and believing that

the formation of these associations would better conditions locally.

The new associations, in their order of admittance, were as

follows

:

Southern Association, Western Association, Pacific NorthwestAssociation, South Atlantic Association, Middle Atlantic Asso-ciation and Rocky Mountain Association.

The office of President has been filled by the follovnng men

:

Harry McMillan, Philadelphia, elected 1888; re-elected 1889;re-elected, 1890; Howard Perr3% Washington, elected 1891 ; re-

elected 1892; re-elected 1893; William B. Curtis, elected 1894;

Harry McMillan, Philadelphia, elected 1895 ; re-elected 1896 ; re-

elected 1897; B. S. Weeks, New York, elected 1898; re-elected

1899 ; E. E. Babb, Boston, elected 1900 ; re-elected 1901 ; WalterLiginger, Milwaukee, elected 1902 ; re-elected 1903 ;

Joseph B.

Maccabe, Boston, elected 1904; re-elected 1905; J. E. Sullivan,

New York, elected 1906; re-elected 1907.

The A.A.U. has had three secretaries since its organization.

Otto Ruhl, elected January i, 1888, re-elected in 1889, succeeded

in 1889 by James E. Sullivan, who served until November, 1906,

when he was elected president and was succeeded by Major John

J. Dixon.President Sullivan is the only member of the present Board of

Governors of the A.A.U. who was on the Board at its organiza-

tion (representing the Pastime A.C. of New York, of which he

is still a member), and has been continuously elected from an

active association as one of its delegates from that time to this.

The only other member of the present Board of Governors whohas been with the A.A.U. since its organization is ex-President

Harry McMillan, who now serves on the Board, not as a dele-

gate "from an active association, but ex-officio, as an ex-president.

The third oldest member of the Board is ]\Ir. A. G. Mills, whobecame a governor in 1889.

Recognizing the strength of the A.A.U. and the good that

would accrue from organized athletics, the various bodies gov-

6g SrALl)IN(J".S ATHLETIC LIBRARY.

erning sport in iheir own spheres quickly formed alliances with

the national body. One of the first to become allied with the

A.A.U. was the National Gymnastic Union, the National Cycling

Association (which succeeded the League of American Wheelmen)the Tnter-Collcgiate A.A.A. A., the governing body of colleges,

which has been for years the strongest supporter of the A.A.U.,the Athletic League of Young Men's Christian Associations of

North America, International Skating Union, succeeding the old

National Skating Association, the Military Athletic League, the

Amateur Athletic Federation of Canada, Athletic League of the

Catholic Young Men's National Union, Amateur Fencers' Leagueof America, Federation of Motor Cyclists, and the Union desSocietes Francaises de Sports Athletiques.

There was one allied member that the Amateur Athletic Unionhad in years gone by, the National Intcrscholastic Athletic Asso-ciation of America, which should never have been allowed to goout of existence. It was too bad that the Amateur Athletic

Union of the United States did not take the association over andappoint a special committee of collegians and scholastic gradu-ates on control. Let us hope that the A.A.U. will in the nearfuture ask the co-operation of all intcrscholastic associations andschools and colleges toward the organization of a National Inter-

scholastic Association.The success of the Amateur Athletic Union has not been

achieved without hard work. It has had many hard knocks andwill get more, because in this country there is always an elementthat really do not want to be controlled, for obvious reasons,

and that element must be fought, and will be fought, long after

the present officers have retired.

For years the A.A.U. was without money. In 1889 the A.A.U.became bankrupt and remained so for a long time. The officers

realized that in order to continue and be respected, it mustbe strong financially, and to-day it is one of the strongest

athletic associations, financially, in the world, having a large

surplus in the treasury, a surplus that is put there for anyemergency that may come up for the betterment of sport.

The Amateur Athletic Union of the United States has beenbuilt on sound, solid grounds, and nothing but an earthquake,

atletically speaking, can destroy it. Its officers may go and its

Board of Governors may go, but new blood will come in fromtime to time, and if they follow closely the lines laid down at

its organization, must succeed, because in the present state of

athletic competition, it is recognized by every American sports-


man that to have competition fair there must be a governing

organization that will have the necessary nerve and backbone to

enforce the laws when they are established.

Some people criticise the A.A.U., because it insists on its laws

being observed. In fact, some believe there should be no rules,

that amateurs should compete with or against professionals at

will, and that there should be no such a thing as obtaining a

sanction for a meeting. Any old-time athlete could interest the

present day reader if he would tell him of the chaotic condition

of affairs prior to the organization of the Amateur Athletic

Union—practically a state of affairs bordering upon athletic

anarchy. Crack athletes from New York competed under

assumed names for money prizes;

professionals were brought

from different sections of the country and_ competed one day for

prizes, and the next for money. Poor prizes were given; often

the athlete that won a prize was lucky if he ever got it. Moneyorders were given as prizes, returnable or marketable at certain

stores, and it is a well known fact that the athlete would buy

a necktie for twenty-five cents, and get the remainder in cash.

The Amateur Athletic Union of the United States has madeathletics respectable, by a uniform system of registration and

control, and a young man to-day can compete without danger

of being unjustly criticised. To-day there is a governing bodyand it tries to see that each athlete receives a square deal—one?he docs.

The main trouble to-day is due to many people who believe

that amateurs should get all they possibly can, by fair means or

foul. Many people believe that the professional should be

allowed to compete with the amateur. They seem to forget that

there is a line drawn between the professional and the amateur.

The A.A.U. has no quarrel with the honest professional. Tt

believes there must be professionalism in sport. The A.A.U.,

through its officials, is only antagonistic to the alleged amateur,

who masquerades as an amateur but is in reality a professional,

and who has not the manhood to take his proper place in sport.

The friends of the A.A.U. can truthfully say that the AmateurAthletic Union has made sport in America what it is to-day

and given it a firm standing. It has made other organizations

possible. It is doing its level best to keep apart in competition

the amateur and the professional. It is at all times willing to

protect the amateur, and it is without question the best governing

athletic organization in the world.

The organization of the New York Athletic Club really marks

the beginning of organized athletics in America. The club

held the first American track and field championships in 1876,


arbitrarily took control of the government of athletics :.nJ

made the athletic laws, which were modeled a great deal after

the laws common at that time in Great Britain. Its work ofpopularizing athletics was confined principally to the city of New\'ork. After years of hard, np-hill work, track and field athletics

began to assume national importance and other clubs sprang upin New Jersey, Chicago and Boston, and at times competitionbetween athletes from these sections took place. The lack ofstrong organization then became manifest, for it was almost im-possible for an athlete to know wnth whom he was competing.When local athletic contests were held the competitors kneweach other, but the games were few and far betw^een and ama-teurs competed with professionals. In the years i877-'78-'79 a

number of athletic clubs were organized in the United States,

several of them in the vicinity of New York City, and a strongrivalrv existed.

In 1879 the New York Athletic Club decided to give up themanagement of the track and field championships, and agreedto the formation of the National Association of Amateur Ath-letes of America, which then became the governing body.The personnel of this National Association consisted of four-

teen clubs in 1880, twelve of them being located in and aboutNew York Cit}', one in San Francisco, Cal., and one in BostonThat will give one at a glance the national make-up of this gov-erning body.

The National Association had as its officers and members of

its board men that stood high in the city of New York and wh.o(fid a great deal for athletic sport in and about New York City,

but thev cared very little for the development of athletics

throughout the United States. I^hey did not look ahead, andrwit.g to their peculiar tempcramen.ts, were not the men to graspthe situation of popularizing athletics nationally.

1"he following men held office in 1887:

President, Walton Storm, Manhattan A.C.Vice-president, James E. Sullivan, Pastime A.C.Secretary, Charles Mapes. Tnter-Collegiate A.A.A.Treasurer, William Rowland, Staten Island A.C.

1"he formation of a national governing body that would con-trol all sports, make stringent laws, and assist the developmentof sport throughout the United States was really commenced in

the year 1885. The New York Athletic Club was dissatisfied

at that time with the then governing body, and resigned from it.

Aluch dissatisfaction existed, and on September 14, 1887, the


New York Athletic Club issued a circular calling a meeting for

October i, 1887. The circular stated that the meeting was' called

at the instigation of the Athletic Club of the Schuylkill Navy,and stating that dissatisfaction having been expressed at theway affairs were handled by the National Association of AmateurAthletes of America, and its popularizing of athletics in thecity of New York only.

Letters and telegrams in sympathy with the movement werereceived from the Chicago Athletic Association, Chicago, 111.;

Chester City Athletic Club, Chester, Pa. ; Pullman Athletic Club,Pullman, 111., and the Fencing and Sparring Club of Philadel-phia, Pa.

At this meeting of October i, 1887, a committee was namedto draw up a constitution and by-laws, which were adopted at

the meeting held in New York on January i, 1888, the followingclubs becoming charter members of the Amateur Athletic Unionof the United States.

Athletic Club of the Schuvlkill Navy, Philadelphia, Pa.

New York Athletic Club, New York City.

Detroit Athletic Club, Detroit, Mich.Chicago Amateur Athletic Association, Chicago, 111.

Columbia Athletic Club, Washington, D. C.

New Jersey Athletic Club, Bayonne, N. J.

Staten Island Athletic Club, West Brighton, N. Y.Pastime Athletic Club, New York City.

Olympic Athletic Club, New York City.

Cape May City Athletic Club, Cape May, N. J.

Warren Athletic Club, Wilmington, Del.

Chester City Athletic Club. Chester, Pa.Nassau Athletic Club, Brooklyn, N. Y.Scottish-American Athletic Club. Jersey City, N. J.

The first officers' of the new organization were as follows

:

President, Harry McMillan, Athletic Club of the Schuylkill

Navy.Vice-president, F. W. Eddy, Detroit A.C.Secretary, Otto Ruhl, New York Athletic Club.

Treasurer, Howard Perrv, Columbia Athletic Club, Washing-ton, D. C.

Board of Managers—Harry McMillan, Athletic Club of the

Schuylkill Navy; Otto Ruhl, New York Athletic Club; Frank G.

Janssen, Staten Island A.C. ; D. G. French, Chicago A.A. A. ; F.

W. Eddy, Detroit A.C; J. E. Sullivan, Pastime A.C; W. O.Eschwege, Nassau A.C

; J. E. Reyburn, Cape Mav Citv A.C.

;

W. E. Halpin, Olympic A.C. ; C C Marshall, New Jersey A.C

;

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jloward Perry, Columbia A.C. ; G. E. C. Thornton, ChesterCity A.C.

Within two months the Amateur Athletic Union had a mem-bership of a couple dozen clubs and gave its first boxing, wres-tling and fencing chamijionships in New York on April 6, 1888

;

its gymnastic championships at New York on April 28. 1888,

and its first outdoor track and iiekl championships in Detroit onSeptember 18, 1888.

The officers of the new athletic body, in line with their often-

expressed views, immediately commenced an active campaign to

preach clean sport, organization, and the benefits to be derivedfrom athletics, and with remarkable foresightedness inaugurateda campaign for public playgrounds and athletic tracks for cities,

which is only now bearing fruit. They were nearly twenty yearsahead of the times.

As ninety per cent, of the athletic meetings of the country at

this time were held in and around New York City, the A.A.U.officials saw that to stimulate a national interest in athletics it

would be necessary to arouse the other portions of the countryto a realization of the benefits that would be derived from aregularly conducted method of holding athletic contests.


CONSTITUTIONOF THE


United States

ARTICLE I.

This organization shall be known as the Amateur AthleticUnion of the United States.

ARTICLE II.

objects.

The objects of this Union are:

1. The encouragement of systematic physical exercise andeducation in the United States.

2. The improvement and promotion of athletic sports amongamateurs.

3. The incorporation of all eligible amateur athletic clubs in

the United States into such separate associations of clubs, withactive membership and representation in this Union, as may,from time to time, be deemed best adapted to advance the cause

of amateur athletics throughout the United States, and to foster

and promote the interests of the several clubs.

4. The establishment and maintenance, by allied membershipor otherwise, of alliances with associations of general or special

jurisdiction, and composed of clubs or otherwise designated

bodies of individual members, devoted wholly or partially to

physical culture or to some specialty in athletics.

5. The establishment and maintenance throughout the United

States of a uniform test of amateur standing, and uniform rules

for the government of all athletics sports within its jurisdiction.

6. The institution, regulation and awarding of the amateur

athletic championships of the United States.

7. The promotion of National. State and local legislation in

the interest of the institution of public gymnasia, baths and fields

for track and field amateur sports in the United States.

8. The institution of a Bureau of Records covering all branches

of amateur sport in the United States,

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ARTICLE 111.

MEMBERS.1. This Union shall consist of allied and active members.2. Allied members are such associations (described in Section

4. .'\rticle II., of this Constitution) as may enter into alliancewith this Union, as hereinafter provided.

3. Active members are the associations of the Amateur Ath-letic Union clubs, known as:The New England Association of the Amateur Athletic Union.The Metropolitan Association of the Amateur Athletic Union.The Middle Atlantic Association of the Amateur Athletic

Union.The South Atlantic Association of the Amateur Athletic

Union.The Central Association of the Amateur Athletic Union.The Southern Association of the Amateur Athletic Union.The Western Association of the Amateur Athletic Union.The Pacific Association of the Amateur Athletic Union.The Pacific Northwest Association of the Amateur Athletic

Union.The Rocky Mountain Association of the Amateur Athletic

Union.And such other associations of the Amateur Athletic llnion club-,

as may, from time to time, be admitted to memliership, as here-

inafter provided.

4. Until, by two-thirds vote of the Board of (lovernors of

this Union, a charge or changes shall be made- in the allotment

of territory, the territory of the several active members shall

be as follows :

NEW ENGLAND ASSOCIATION.

Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts,Rhode Island.

METROrOLITAN ASSOCIATION.

New York, New Jersey, north of 'J'renton.

CONNECTICUT.*

* (Connecticut transferred from New England Association to

Metropolitan Association August, 1905.)

MIDDLE ATLANTIC ASSOCIATION.

(Formed 1906.)

New Jersey, south of and including Trenton.

Delaware, Pennsylvania.


SOUTH ATLANTIC ASSOCIATION.

Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina,

West Virgina, District of Columbia, South Carolina,

CENTRAL ASSOCIATION.

Ohio, Illinois (except St. Clair County), Indiana, INIichigan,

Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota.

PACIFIC ASSOCIATION.

California, Nevada, Alaska,

Arizona, Montana, Hawaiian Islands.

PACIFIC NORTHWEST ASSOCIATION.

(Organized June, 1905.)

Idaho, Washington, Oregon,Montana, Alaska.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN ASSOCIATION.

(Organized November, 1906.)

Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah.

SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION.

Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana,

Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas.

WESTERN ASSOCIATION.

Missouri, South Dakota, North Dakota,Arkansas, Indian Territory, Kentucky,Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska,

St. Clair County, 111.*

*Transferred from Central Association to Western Associa-

tion November, 1905.

ARTICLE IV.

CONDITIONS OF MEMBERSHIP.1. An allied member may at any time be admitted by a two-

thirds vote of the Board of Governors of this Union, upon suchconditions, consistent with the provisions of this Constitution,

as may be agreed upon between such proposed allied member andthe Board of Governors.

2. An active member may at any time be admitted upon the

following conditions: (a) That application in writing, in the

form prescribed by the By-Laws of this Union, be made to the

Secretary-Treasurer of the Lhiion. (b) That such membership


shall 1)0 subject to suspension or forfeiture in the event of fail-

ure to comply with any requirements of this Constitution, or ofany By-Law hereunder, or any decree or ruling of the Board ofGovernors ; and it is expressly stipulated that any decree of sus-pension or forfeiture, when affirmed by two-thirds of the Boardof Governors voting, shall be final and binding, (c) That it

shall not make any amendment of its Constitution or By-[.awswithout first submitting the proposed amendment to the Boardof Governors of this Union, and that any such amendment madewithout the vote of a majority of the Board of Governors shall

be void, (d) That in the event of its club membership beingreduced to less than four organizations, its membership in this

Union shall cease, and this Union shall be entitled to allot its

surviving clubs and territory to any other active member, (e)That in the event of any clubs making formal application to beadmitted, as a separate association, to active membership in this

Union, this Union shall be empowered, in its discretion, by atwo-thirds vote of its Board of Governors voting, to admit thesame as an active member, and to allot its territory. (/) Thatall games or athletic meetings given by such member, and thequalifications of all persons competing at such meetings, either asmembers of its clubs or as unattached athletes, shall be in con-formity with the "Conditions of Competition" prescribed by this

Constitution, and the By-Laws and Rules adopted and prescribedby the Board of Governors. (^) That such membership shall

take effect upon the election of the applicant by a two-thirds voteof the Board of Governors voting. (/^) The prescribed form ofConstitution and By-Laws of each of the Associations, specified

in Section 3 of Article IIL of this Constitution, upon their assum-ing active membership in this Union, is appended to this Con-stitution.

ARTICLE V.

OBLIGATIONS, SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION OF MEMBERS.1. The acceptance of allied membership in this LTnion by any

allied Association shall operate as an agreement binding upon this

Union and such allied member that both will abide by the termsof the alliance until either party, upon such notice as agreed uponin the terms of alliance, shall voluntarily withdraw therefrom.

2. The acceptance of active membership in this Union shall

bind such member to abide by all the conditions thereof as set

forth in Section 2 of Article IV. of this Constitution, and also

all other provisions of this Constitution and of the By-Laws andRules of this Union ; and to accept and enforce all decisions ofthe Board of Governors.

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3. Any violation of the Constitution, By-Laws or Rules ofthis Union, or decisions of the Board of Governors, by anyactive member of this Union, shall render such member liable to

suspension by the Board of Governors until the next annual orspecial meeting of this Union, and to expulsion by a two-thirdsvote of all the active members voting at such meeting. In caseof persistent defiance of directions of the Union, such activemember may be expelled, and the territory thereof reorganizedor divided between the other members of the Union, consistentlywith the Constitution.

ARTICLE VI.

REPRESENTATION OF MEMBERS.

1. Every allied member shall be entitled (unless otherwiseprovided in the terms of alliance) to be represented at everymeeting of this Union by not more than four delegates or alter-

nates of such delegates, having, collectively, one vote.

2. Every active member must elect annually six delegates to

represent it at meetings of the Union, and such delegates must bemembers in good standing of clubs belonging to such member,and may also elect six alternates of such delegates, who must bemembers of any of its own or of any other active member's clubs,

except that no member of the Board of Governors shall be elected

an alternate, and in no case shall any delegate or alternate repre-

sent more than one active or allied member. All the representa-

tives of one active member shall collectively have one vote.

3. The election of every delegate and alternate shall be dulycertified by the principal executive officer of the active or allied

member.4. All members of the Board of Governors shall be elected

from the duly certified delegates. No alternate shall be elected

a member of the board.

5. Election of members of the Board of Governors shall occurat the annual meeting and by majority vote of representatives

present and entitled to vote. The Board of Governors, upon the

occurrence of a vacancy therein from any cause, may elect, by a

majority vote of members voting, a new member of said Board,but only from the member's delegation in which the said vacancyshall have occurred. Such member so elected shall, if he con-

tinues eligible, serve until the next annual meeting thereafter.

6. Any allied or active member may at any time, on notice ad-

dressed to the Secretary-Treasurer of this Union by the chief

executive officer of such member, withdraw any or all of its dele-

gates, provided a like number of delegates be at the same time

substituted for those withdrawn ; and if any delegate so with-


drawn be at tlic time a member of tbe I'.nard of Governors, tbcBoard sball fill tbe vaeancy as provided in Seetion 5 of ibis

Article.

ARTICLE VII.

GOVERNMENT.

1. Tbc government and general direction ftf tbe affairs of tbeUnion sball be connnitted to a P)Oard of Caovernors constituted asfollows: One representative from eacb allied member and five

delegates-at-large, and each ex-President of tbe Union wbo shall

have served a full term and is a member in good standing of anA.A.U. clnb; and each ex-Secretary of tbe Union wbo sball

have served a full term and is a member in good standing of anA.A.U. club ; three representatives from eacb active memberand one additional representative from eacb active member for

twenty-five clubs above tbe four clubs required to constitute anactive member, belonging to said active member.

2. Tbe Roard of Governors shall be elected at eacb annualmeeting of tbe Union for a term of one year, or until their suc-cessors are elected.

3. Tbe Roard of Governors, so elected, sball elect from theirown number a President, four Vice-Presidents, a Secretary-Treasurer, each of whom sball serve for a term of one 3'ear oruntil his successor is cbo-;en, and eacb of whom sball performthe duties prescribed by tbe Ry-Laws.

4. At tbe first meeting of tbe Board of Governors after eachanmial meeting of the Amateur Athletic Union, tbe President,with the advice and consent of tbe Board of Governors, shall

appoint from among tbe membership of tbe active and allied

members of the Union, five delegates-at-large. who shall haveall rights and privileges of other members of the Board. Thefive delegates-at-large so appointed sball, collectively, have onevote, and the ex-Presidents with the ex-Secretaries of the Unionsball, collectively have one vote at all meetings of tbe AmateurAthletic Union and of the Board of Governors.

5. Whenever the Union shall be entitled to representation in

an allied member, the President shall appoint such representativefrom among the membership of the active members of the Union.

ARTICLE VIILduttef; and powers of board of governors.

The Board of Governors shall, in addition to tbe powers else-

where in this Constitution prescribed, have power

:


1. To admit to allied or active membership any association

eligible under this Constitution applying therefor, if by a two-thirds vote they deem proper.

2. To prescribe and amend By-Laws and Rules for the gov-ernment of the Union, not inconsistent with or beyond the scopeof the provisions of this Constitution.

3. To impose and enforce penalties for any violation of the

Constitution, By-Laws or Rules of the Union.4. By a majority vote of members voting to remove any sus-

pension or remit any penalty, pertaining to any person or organi-

zation.

5. To reject any entries to competition (if deemed objection-

able) at any national championship meeting, and to delegate this

power to its sub-committee.6. By a two-thirds vote to remove from office on fifteen days'

written notice any member of the Board of Governors who, byneglect of duty or by conduct tending to impair his usefulness as

a member of such Board, shall be deemed to have forfeited his

position.

7. By a majority vote to declare vacant the position of anymember of the Board of Governors (a) who shall have ceasedto be a delegate, or (b) who shall have ceased to be a memberof any club belonging to the member which elected him a dele-

gate, or (c) when the member which elected him a delegate shall

have ceased to be a member of this Union.8. To fill vacancies in the Board of Governors occurring from

any cause.

9. To collect the dues or funds of the Union and to expendthe same.

10. To call regular and special meetings of the Union and to

fix the time and place for holding all meetings not fixed by this

Constitution.

11. To institute, locate, conduct and manage all amateurnational championship meetings.

12. To establish and define rules for the government of ath-

letic sports.

13. To explain, define and interpret any provision of this Con-stitution or any By-Law or Rule.

14. To appoint committees from its own number and fromm.embers of clubs within this Union or from its allied members.

ARTICLE IX.

JURISDICTION.

This Union recognizes all amateur sports and claims jurisdiction

over the following classes:


petition. Such student, during the period between the close andthe opening of the scholastic year, may transfer his registration

to a club or other organization belonging to an active or allied

member of this Union, located in the district of his actual resi-

dence which for this purpose shall be the residence of his parents

or guardian, if he be a minor, or his last place of abode before

entering his educational institution, if he be an adult, and uponthe opening of the scholastic year he may be retransferred to his

educational institution.

2. No one shall be eligible to compete in any athletic meeting,

games or entertainment given or sanctioned by this Union, unless

he shall be a duly registered athlete, a member of the organiza-

tion from which he enters, and shall not have competed fromany other club in this Union during a period of three monthsnext preceding such entry ; nor shall any member of any club

in this Union, or any club in any district in this Union be

allowed to compete as a representative of such club in case hehas within one year competed as a member of any other club

then in this Union, except with the consent of such other club,

which consent shall be filed with the Registration Committee of

his district prior to such competition unless such other club

shall have disbanded or practically ceased to exist; provided that

the requirements of this section shall not apply to any athletic

meeting, games, or entertainment, the entries for which are con-

fined to the club or organization giving such meeting or enter-

tainment.

No athlete who has been released from a club which is a mem-ber of this Union, and who competes for another club directly

thereafter, shall be allowed to compete again for the club he wasreleased from for one year from the date of his release, exceptthat the club has disbanded or ceased to exist.

No person shall be eligible to compete for or enter any com-petition as a member of any club in the territory of any active

member of this Union unless he shall have resided within the

territory of said active member at least four months previous

to entering for competition ; nor shall any person be eligible to

enter or compete in any district championship meeting unless heshall have been a bona fide resident of such district for at least

six months prior to the holding of such championship meeting.

These restrictions shall not apply to an undergraduate whencompeting for any college belonging to an allied body.No person shall be eligible to compete in a championship meet-

ing of more than one district in one year.

3. No prizes shall be given by any individual, club, committeeor association, or competed for or accepted by any athlete, exceptsuitably inscribed wreaths, diplomas, banners, badges, medals,

82 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRA II Y.

timepieces and mantel ornaments, or articles of jewelry, silver-

ware, table or toilet service, unless authorized by the Registra-tion Committee, and said prizes shall not exceed the cost of $35for first, $20 for second, ar.d $10 for third prize, unless by spe-cial permission challenge trophies or other similar prizes areauthorized by the Registration Com.mittee and a record kept ofsuch authorization. Suitable team and individual prizes may beawarded for team competitions in a single specialty.

No more than three prizes in all shall be given in any eventor competition, except in running or walking races of five milesor over, and in swimming races of one mile or over (count-ing a team prize, allowed as above, as one prize), unless by spe-

cial authority of the Registration Committee.4. The prohibitions of this article shall not apply to tokens or

prizes (other than money), composed in whole or in part ofmetal, and bearing inscriptions denoting the event or contest,

in any case where such tokens or prizes shall have been givenor sanctioned by this Union, or any of its members, or prior to

the formation of this Union, by any recognized amateur organi-zation

;provided, that if any person shall, at any lime after

April I, 1891. sell, pledge or exchange for any other thing, anysuch token or prize, he shall thereafter be ineligible, and heshall likewise be ineligible if at the time of the competition or

entry therefor he be disqualincd or under suspension by this

Union, or any of its members, or any organization allied with or

approved by it.

5. Persons not debarred by any of the foregoing provisions of

this Article, or who, Iriving become ineligible by violation

thereof, or of any heretofore recognized rule of amateur stand-

ing, have been duly reinstated, and shall, in other and all respects,

conform to the rules and regulations of this Union and its mem-bers, will be deemed by this Union and by its members amateurs.

6. The term "any athletic exercise," as used in the first sec-

tion of this Article, shall be held to include such sports or exer-

cises, athletic in form or substance, as the Board of Governorsmay determine.

ARTICLE XT.

REGISTRATION OF ATHLETES.

I. Tn no meeting, game or entertainment that has been sane

tioned as an open athletic meeting shall an athlete's entry be

accepted unless he shall have received a numbered certificate of

registration, stating that he is an amnteur and eligible to competein amateur sports. The provisions of this paragraph do not apply

to events that are "closed," that is, open only to members of the

club giving the said games.


2. All clubs giving open games or competitions under Ama-teur Athletic Union rules and sanction must state on their

announcements and entry blanks that no entries to open events

can be accepted except from registered athletes.

3. Each athlete applying for registration and receiving sameshall be assigned a number, which number shall be plainly writ-

ten on his registration certificate. Managers of all open athletic

meetings must leave a space on their entry blanks for recording

the name and number of each registered athlete who enters.

4. An allied member may provide its own system of regis-

tration, not in conflict with the Constitution, By-Laws and Rulesof the Amateur Athletic Union, as to amateur status, and avail-

able only to those actively affiliated with such allied member, andmay impose such fee for registration as it may see fit.

5. liie President of each active member shall be empoweredto appoint athletic commissioners who shall have alloted to themterritory within the territory of said active member and whoseduties shall be such as is defined to them by the President and bythe members of the Registration Committee and who will act as

representatives of the Registration Committee, with power to

grant temporary cards of registration and to grant sanctions andto disqualify athletes, and in the case of disqualifications, to

investigate and try the suspected athlete and report such findings

to the Chairman of the Registration Committee of such Associ-

ation for final action.

6. Every active member of this Union shall elect a Registra-

tion Committee, to which shall be referred all matters within its

territory pertaining to competition of amateur athletes on track

or field and to the registration of athletes.

7. Such Committees shall receive, examine and decide uponall applications for registration and shall have the power to

grant or withhold sanction for athletic meetings and to imposepenalties upon promoters of athletic meetings and upon athletes

who compete or exhibit at the same without sanction of the

Committee, and shall have the right of censorship on the charac-

ter of prizes off^ered at athletic meetings and may withhold or

withdraw the sanction, providing its decision in excluding anyprize is not complied with.

8. Such Committee shall have the right in considering anddetermining questions that affect the amateur status of any ath-

lete to act upon any kind of evidence, circumstantial or direct,

and may receive and act upon affidavits and in its discretion mayconsider common report sutHcicnt basis for suspension or dis-

qualiUcation and shall have power to permanently suspend anyamateur athlete who neglects or refuses within thirty days to


answer questions touching his amateur status to the satisfaction

of the committee.

9. Such Committees can require an itemized statement of

expenses, with receipts and vouchers, from any registered ath-

lete or from any organization holding an athletic meeting underA.A.U. rules.

10. It shall he the duty of the Registration Committee to

make or have made, inquiry regarding any athlete whose amateurstatus is questioned, and all charges shall be entered with the

Chairman of the Committee, who shall provide for an investiga-

tion by a member or members of the Committee. Pendinginvestigation, the athlete against whom charges are brought maybe suspended. Suspicious circumstances, which are, in the judg-ment of any member of the Committee, sufficient to make the

status of any athlete a matter of reasonable doubt, shall be the

basis of investigation in the absence of formal charges. Themember or members to whom the investigation is assigned shall

inuncdiately communicate with the party under suspicion, either

in person or by registered letter, lay all charges before him or

set forth the circumstances which lead to a reasonable doubt andcall for an answer to the charges or a satisfactory explanation

of the circumstances which gave rise to the doubt. If the ath-

lete cannot satisfactorily prove his innocence, the Committeemay inflict such punishment as is in their judgment fitting.

11. Any person who shall refuse to testify before any Regis-

tration Committee, or to answer any question which such Com-mittee shall rule to be proper, shall be liable to suspension or

such discipline as the Committee may determine until he haspurged himself of such failure or refusal.

12. It shall be within the province of the Registration Com-mittee to suspend from competition for such a time as it maydeem proper any person guilty of unfair dealing in connection

with athletic competition or for violation of the rules of the

Amateur Athletic Union.13. The following, among other things, shall be considered as

unfair dealing and ungentlemanly conduct.

Suppression of true figures from the handicapper ; the use of

obscene or profane language on the track or field, or any other

act which tends to disturb or obstruct a competition.

14. The decision of the Committee shall be final in all cases,

subject only to appeal to the Board of Managers of the Associ-

ation and then to the Board of Governors of the A.A.U.15. All applications for registration must be signed by the

applicant and be accompanied bv a fee of 25 cents and endorsed

by the Secretary or other proper official of the club of which


said applicant is a member and approved by a member of the

Registration Committee within whose jurisdiction said club is

located. Should the applicant for registration not be a memberof an athletic club, he must procure the endorsement of three

reputable citizens of the locality in which he resides and the

approval of a member of the Registration Committee within

whose jurisdiction he resides.

i6. Every athlete, when he registers, shall state his residence

and what club he wishes to represent, and he shall neither beallowed to change the club nor compete unattached during the

term of his registration in the A.A.U. or an allied body withoutthe consent of the Registration Committee of the district in

which he resides. And when any registered athlete changes his

residence from one district to another, he shall notify the Regis-

tration Committee of the district wherein he is registered, andsuch Registration Committee shall issue a transfer to the dis-

trict in which such athlete intends to reside.

17. All registrations shall be in force for one year from date

of registration. An athlete who has been registered shall retain

his number and shall not be required to fill out a new application,

provided he applies for renewal prior to the expiration of his

registration.

18. Every athlete, when competing in handicap events outside

of the territory of the Association from which he is registered,

shall forward with his entry a certificate from the handicapperof his own Association showing his last three performances. It

shall be the duty of such handicapper to furnish such certificate

on request of a registered athlete.

19. It shall be the duty of each Registration Committee and of

each allied member to furnish to the Secretary-Treasurer of theA. A. U. on the first day of each week a list of all registered

numbers, names and addresses, and to forward duplicate lists to

the official handicappers.20. The Registration Committee shall collect from applicants

fin advance) except A. A. U. members. Ten Dollars ($10) eachfor granting sanctions for open athletic fixtures, etc., and TwoDollars ($2) each for granting sanctions for basket-ball games,said sanctions to cover all games played within one year.

21. It shall be the duty of each Registration Committee to payover all moneys received for registration fees and sanctions to theSecretary-Treasurerof its Association on the first day of each month.

22. On the tenth day of each month, the Treasurer of eachactive and allied member shall pay to the Secretary-Treasurer of

the A. A. U. the sum of ten (lo) cents for each certificate of reg-

istration issued during the preceding month, and one-half of all

moneys received for sanctions granted during the preceding month.


2T,. The committee in charge of open athletic meetings mustdisplay the registration number of each competitor in a conspic-

uous manner before or after his name on the program.

ARTICLE XII.

DUES AND EXPENSES.

1. Allied members shall be exempt frf)m the payment of

dues.

2. Each active member shall annually pay to the Secretary-

Treasurer, on or before the annual meeting, as annual dues for

the ensuing year, a sum equal to $2.50 for each club member of

such active member ;provided, that every applicant for active

membership shall remit with its application to the Secretary-

Treasurer the amount of its annual dues, and shall not again be

liable for the payment of dues until the year following the next

ensuing annual meeting.

3. A failure to pay such dues within the time prescribed shall

operate to forfeit the right to a representation of and a vote bythe delinquent member at any meeting of the Union, and a con-

tinued indebtedness for dues or other charges for a period of twomonths shall operate as a loss of membership by the delinquent

member.4. The receipts from dues and from all other sources shall be

devoted to defraying the expenses of national championshipmeetings and other necessary expenses of the Union.

ARTICLE XIII.

MEETINGS OF THE UNION.

1. The annual meeting of the Union shall be held at 11 o'clock

A.M., on the third Monday of November of each year, in a place

to be designated by a majority of the members of the Board of

Governors voting.

2. Special meetings of the l^nion may be called by a two-

thirds vote of the Board of Governors, upon not less than ten

days' notice to all members, or upon the written request of at

least one-quarter of all the members of the LTnion must be called

upon like notice, such notice to contain the date and a statement

of location of such meeting and the object thereof.

3. Notice of every meeting of the Union shall be sent by the

Secretary-Treasurer "of the Union, at the time provided by the

Constitution and By-Laws, to the Secretary-Treasurer of every

allied and active member thereof; and every such member shall

promptly notify the Secretary-Treasurer of the Union of any

change in ofTice or address of the Secretary-Treasurer; and a


notice sent by the Secretary-Treasurer of the Union to the

address last given by such member shall be deemed a full com-pliance on his part with the Constitution and By-Laws as to

sending such notices.

4. At all meetings of the Union a quorum shall consist of

representatives from five members of the Union.5. At all meetings of the Union the following shall be the

order of business

:

1. Roll Call of Delegates.2. Reading of Minutes.3. Treasurer's Report.

4. Reports of Committees.5. Resolutions, Orders and General Business.

6. Election of Board of Governors (if annual meeting).

7. Adjournment.

6. In the interval between two annual meetings of the Union,any action that might be lawfully taken at a special, meeting maybe so taken by mail or telegraph vote

;provided, that where this

Constitution requires a majority vote, the vote so taken must, to

be effective, be a majority of all members of the Union voting,

and where this Constitution requires a two-thirds vote, the vote

so taken must, to be effective, be a two-thirds vote of all mem-bers of the Union voting ; and provided, further, that in every

instance such mail or telegraph vote shall be taken by the Secre-

tary-Treasurer, and the ballot of each member must be preserved

in his files.

ARTICLE XIV.PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS.

1. The annual meeting of the Board of Governors shall be

convened immediately after the adjournment of the annual meet-ing of the Union.

2. Special meetings must be called by the President uponrequest of not less than five members of the Board, not less than

fifteen days' notice being given by the Secretary-Treasurer to

each member of the Board, of such meeting and the object

thereof. At any meeting of the Board of Governors a quorumshall consist of those who answer the roll call.

3. In the interval between two annual meetings of the Board,

any action that might be lawfully taken at a special meeting of

the Board may be so taken by mail or telegraph vote;provided,

that where this Constitution requires a majority vote, the vote

so taken must, to be effective, be a two-thirds vote of all the

members of the Board voting; and provided, further, that in

every instance such mail or telegraph vote shall be taken by the


Secretar3'-Trcasnrer, and tlie ballot of each member of theBoard must be preserved in his files.

ARTICLE XV.REPORTS FROM ASSOCIATIONS.

Each Association of the A.A.U. must, within ten days after

each meeting- of the Association or its Board of Managers, mailto the Secretary of the A.A.U. a copy of the minutes of said

meeting. The Secretaries of the several Associations of theA.A.U. must forv^ard to the Secretary of the A.A.U. copies ofall official notices issued from their offices, at the time of suchissue, said notices to include all those sent to the members ofthe Board of Managers, as well as to the clubs of the Associ-ation.

ARTICLE XVLAMENDMENTS.

No amendment shall be made to the Constitution except at theannual meeting and by a two-thirds vote of the members voting.All proposed amendments must be presented to the Secretary-Treasurer in writing at least fifty days before the annual meetingand forwarded immediately by the Secretary-Treasurer to theChairman of the Legislation Committee, and all proposed amend-ments, together with the report of the Legislation Committeethereon, must be mailed by the Secretary-Treasurer to each dulycertified delegate and to the chief executive officer of each allied

membA- at least twenty days before the annual meeting.

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BY-LAWSOF THE


United States

I.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

The officers of the Union, viz. : President, four Vice-Presidentsand Secretary-Treasurer, shall be elected by ballot, by a majorityvote, at the annual meeting of the Board of Governors.

II.

DUTIES OF OFFICERS.

1. The President must order meetings of the Board of Gov-ernors upon request of not less than five of the members thereof;shall preside at all meetings of said Board and of the Union, andgenerally shall perform such other duties as appertain to the

office of President.

2. The Vice-Presidents in their order shall have all the

powers and perform all the duties of President, in the absenceor inability to attend of the latter.

3. The Secretary-Treasurer shall keep the records of theUnion and the Board of Governors, conduct all official corre-spondence, issue notices of all meetings of the Union and said

Board ; keep a complete record of all athletic events held underthe auspices of the Union, and perform such other duties as maybe prescribed by the Constitution, By-Laws and Rules of said

Union.The Secretary-Treasurer shall receive all moneys of the Union

and pay all bills approved by the President or the Board of Gov-ernors, provided that necessary minor expenses which may neces-sarily be paid by any committee, may be turned in to the Secre-tary-Treasurer as cash, if recorded in detail,- duly attested bysuch committee and approved by the Board. He shall, wheneverrequired by the Board or its Finance Committee, submit andturn over to said Board or Committee all moneys, accounts,books, papers, vouchers and records appertaining to his office, andshall turn the sarpe over to his successor when elected.


He shall be bonded (at the expense of this Union) in a sum tobe fixed by the Board of Governors at not less than $i,ooo.

III.

COMMITTEES.

1. At the first meeting of the Board of Governors after eachannual meeting of the A.A.U., the President, with the advice andconsent of the Board of Governors, shall appoint the followingcommittees, each consisting of three : Finance, Legislation,Trials and Reinstatement, Records, Championship, and suchother committees as the President may deem advisable. Withthe advice and consent of the Board of Governors, the Presi-dent shall also appoint a National Registration Committee, com-posed of a Chairman, who must be a member of the Board ofGovernors of the A.A.U.. the Chairmen of the RegistrationCommittees from each Association of the A.A.U.. and an official

representative of each allied member that uses a registrationplan in co-operation with the A.A.U.

2. The Finance Committee shall, within two weeks next fol-

lowing the first day of November in each year, audit and examinethe accounts of the Secretary-Treasurer, and make its report tothe Board of Governors prior to the annual meeting next ensu-ing said date, for the fiscal year ending on said first day ofNovember. Said Committee shall also at any other times whenrequested by the Board, make an examination of the accounts ofthe Secretary-Treasurer, and report to the Board thereon, andmay in such cases require the Secretary-Treasurer to turn overto it all moneys, accounts, books, papers, vouchers and recordsappertaining to his office.

3. To the Committee on Legislation shall be referred all pro-posed amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws. All suchamendments the Committee shall consider and present in properform for action, but this provision shall not prevent the Boardof Governors from acting upon any amendment of which legal

notice has been given if the Committee fail to consider the sameand report upon it.

4. The Championship Committee shall prepare the annualschedule and shall have power to appoint sub-committees, whosemembers need not be members of the Board, to conduct andmanage the various championships.

5. The Registration Committee shall take action in all casesin which questions arise involving two or more members of theA.A.U., and wherever it mav be necessary in order to secureuniformity of interpretation and policy as to the registration plan.

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6. The duties of other committees shall be such as arc speci-

fied in the Constitution and By-Laws, or may be delegated to

them by the Board.IV.

MEMBERSHIP IN UNION.

1. Any collection of four clubs which might as an/^soc;ft;«"

be eligible for membership under Article IV. of the Constitution,

may make application therefor in writing to the Secretary-! reas-

"'(a)'ThTferritory which they desire included in such proposed

Association.^^^^^^^ of the Union or other clubs applying for the

creation and admission of such Association.

(r) The reasons why the creation of such proposed Associ-

ation is desired or desirable. ^u\fA^2. If said application shall be passed favorably by a two-thirds

vote of the Board of Governors voting, the Pf^^^^^^^f^^P Hnb;tary-Treasurer of the Union shall call a meeting of all the clubs

wkhin the territory of such proposed A—^^-"'Sinf si^h

than thirty davs' notice, for the purpose of organizing sucli

Association, and adopting the Constitution and By-Laws pre-

scribed by the Union therefor.

V.

VOTING BY MAIL.

I. Bv the Board of Governors.,

(a) the President may of his own motion and upon the vNrit-

ten request of any active or allied member of the Union, or of

hree members of the Board of Governors, must submit to a vote

bv maTlany specific question or matter which might be pa sed

upon a a ^pec'ial meeting of the Board Such .-Q"-t^^f ^^^

delivered to the Secretary-Treasurer of the Union and by him

at once laid before the President., •.

i . t . i-.„

(T) Where a vote by mail is required or decided to be taken

as above, the Secretary-Treasurer shall mail to each member of

the Board a clear statement of the question to be voted upon,

with the reqtiest that each member send his vote thereupon to

?he Secretary-Treasurer of the Union; and the said request shall

state upon what day the voting with the Secretary-Treasurer

shall be closed (which shall not be less than twenty days after

the mailing of said question). In cases where the Board of

Governors may deem it necessary, a vote may be taken by tele-

graph instead of bv mail; in such cases the vote to close withm

forty eight hours. 'All mail and telegraph votes received by the

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Secretary-Treasurer shall be preserved and filed. The Secretary-Treasurer may at any time when sufficient votes have beenreceived to either carry or reject a mail or telegraph vote,

announce the result of the same and the result so announcedshall be decisive.

(c) Within five days after the closing of said vote with theSecretary-Treasurer, said Secretary-Treasurer shall mail to eachmember of the Board a copy of the question and the result ofthe vote thereon, to wit : the number voting for and in opposi-tion thereto, with a statement of whether said question has beencarried or defeated.

2. By the Union.(a) The President may of his own motion, and upon the writ-

ten request of not less than three members of the Union, ordirection of the Board of Governors of the Union, must submitto a vote by mail any specific question or matter which mightbe passed upon at a special meeting of the Union. Such requestshall be delivered to the Secretary-Treasurer of the Union andby him delivered to the President.

(b) In such a case the Secretary-Treasurer shall mail the

question to the Secretary of each active and allied member ofthe Union, with a request in form as set forth in clause (b) of

this article above. The Secretary of each member shall at oncesubmit the question to its duly appointed and registered delegates

to the Union (or alternates in proper cases), who shall indi-

cate in writing thereupon, and said Secretary shall at once for-

ward the same to the Secretary-Treasurer of the Union, whoshall preserve and file all votes. Each active and allied member'svote shall count one, except that if, in any case, the voting dele-

gates or alternates of any such member shall not agree, the

proper fractional part of one vote shall be credited as cast uponthe question or matter at issue.

(f) Within five days after the closing of said votewith the

Secretary-Treasurer, said Secretary-Treasurer shall mail to each

active and allied member of the Union a copy of the question andthe result of the vote thereon, to wit : the number voting for

and in opposition thereto, with a statement of whether said

question has been carried or defeated.

VT.

ORDER OF KUSINESS.

The order of business at all meetings of the Board of Gover-

nors shall be as follows

:

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(o) Roll Call.

(b) Reading of Minutes.(c) Report of Officers and Committees.(d) Unfinished Business.(c) Election to Fill Vacancies.(/") New Business.

VII.

CHAMPIONSHIP MEETINGS.

1. A field and track championship meeting shall be held annu-ally at such time and place and including such events as may bedetermined by the Championship Committee.

2. The Annual Track and Field Championships of the Ama-teur Athletic Union shall consist of a senior class and juniorclass. The senior class shall be open to all registered amateurathletes and the junior class shall be open to all registered ath-letes who have not won a first prize at any A.A.U. Track andField Championship Meeting, a Canadian Championship Meeting,a Cross-Country Championship, Intercollegiate Championship orthe Championship of any foreign country. The winner of anyevent in the junior championship shall be ineligible for furthercompetition in the junior class. Nothing shall prevent an ath-lete entering in both senior and junior championships and com-peting in both classes the same day, providing he has not previ-ously won a senior championship.

3. All entries shall be sent to the Chairman of said Com-mittee, which Committee may reject any entries it may deemobjectionable.

4. Said Committee shall choose the officers at all champion-ship meetings deliver all prizes and decide, for that event only,all objections to eligibility and qualifications of entries, but mustreport the same to the Board of Governors at its next meeting.

VIII.

TRIALS.

I. Original jurisdiction.

(a) In such cases as do not come under the jurisdiction ofthe Local Registration Committee and Board of Managers ofany Association of the A.A.U., and where the Board of Gov-ernors has original jurisdiction, the complainant shall submit to

the Board his charges in writing and in detail, signed by himself.

In case said charges are not deemed worthy of investigation the

Board shall dismiss the case unless it shall see fit to requestfurther information from the complainant.

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(b) Tn case tlic Board shall deem such charges, either as

originally siihmitted, or as amended, worthy of investigation, it

shall forthwith send a copy thereof to the person charged, whoshall, within fifteen days after the receipt thereof, file with the

Secretary-Treasurer of the Union his answer in detail thereto,

himself.

(c) The Board may, upon such charges and answers, dismisssuch case ; but if not, shall refer the same to the Committee onReinstatement, which Committee shall, upon not less than ten

days' notice to both parties, appoint a time and place when evi-

dence will be taken upon such charges, and shall have discre-

tion to adjourn such hearing from time to time, as may seemjust and proper.

((/) Within ten days after the closing of the evidence, suchcommittee shall make and file its report with the Secretary ofthe Union, which report shall be submitted to the Board of

Governors at its next meeting, at which due notice of the

intended submission of such report can be given, unless a mailvote shall be taken upon the acceptance of the report, as herein-

before provided, in which case a copy of the report and the evi-

dence shall be mailed to each member of the Board of Covernors, except the Trial Committee. In case no decision has been

reached by the Board within ninety days after the charge wasfirst filed by the complainant, the person accused shall be deemedto have been acquitted, and said charge shall stand as dismissed,

as though formal action had been taken to that efifect by a vote

of the Board.(e) Should the person charged fail to appear and defend, he

shall be considered as having admitted the truth of the charges,

and in case of such default, or his conviction, he shall sufifer the

penalty fixed by the Board of Governors under the Constitution

of this organization.

(f) Should the accused be found innocent, he shall at once be

so declared and the fact made public by the Board of Governorsin such manner as it may determine. And in that case the

expenses of such trial, or so much thereof as shall be determinedby the Board of Governors, shall be paid by the complainant.

2. Appellate jurisdiction.

(a) In cases of appellate jurisdiction, all papers and docu-ments, and the facts in writing upon which the decision ap-

pealed from was made, together with a copy of such decision

shall, on the request of the appellant and at his expense, be pre-

pared and certified by the original trial tribunal and submittedto the Board of Governors.


(b) The Board shall thereupon, upon not less than ten days'

notice to the appellant and respondent, hear argument itself, orby its committee, upon the question or matter involved, andmay call for other or further evidence or witnesses, but suchevidence or witnesses must be produced within a period to befixed by the Board or its committee, which shall not be morethan thirty days from the date of such first hearing.

(c) The final decision of the committee (if the trial be beforea committee) shall be filed with the Secretary of the Unionwithin fifteen days after the final hearing, and, in any case, the

decision of the Board of Governors shall be rendered withinthirty days after such final hearing, the vote being taken by mail,

or at a special meeting, as shall be proper.

(d) In case either the appellant or respondent fails to appearat the first hearing, the appeal shall go against him by default,

unless both should fail to appear, in which case the appeal shall

stand dismissed. The Board of Governors may adjust that

4he expenses of the appeal, or so much thereof as shall seem to

them proper, shall be paid by the unsuccessful party. The de-

cision upon such appeal shall be at once transmitted by the

Secretary to every member of the Union, and shall be otherwisemade public in such manner as the Board of Governors shall

determine.

3. Refusal to testify.

Any person who shall refuse to testify before the Board or

its committee, or to answer any question which the Board or its

committee shall rule to be proper, or to declare in writing his

belief as to the amateur standing of any individual upon trial

by the Union in the exercise of either its original or appellate

jurisdiction, or any party who upon appeal shall fail to pay the

expenses adjudged against him, shall be liable to suspensionfrom competition until he has purged himself of such failure or

refusal.

IX.

AMENDMENTS.These By-Laws may be amended at any meeting of the Board,

or by mail or telegraph vote, by a majority of the membersvoting, provided that at least twenty days' notice shall havebeen given to every member of the Board of the proposedamendment.


GENERAL RULES

RULE I.

Any amateur athlete, not a resident of the United States, desir-

ing to compete in any athletic competition under the rules of the

Amateur Athletic Union, must apply to the National Registration

Committee of the Amateur Athletic Union of the United States

for registration. He must submit to said Committee, throughthe Secretary of the Amateur Athletic Union, a certificate fromthe recognized governing body of the country wherein he resides

that he is an amateur, eligible to compete in any amateur com-petition.

RULE IL

Any amateur athlete, a resident of the United States, desiring

to compete in amateur competitions in any other country, must,before such competition, secure from the National Registration

Committee of the Amateur Athletic Union of the United States

a permit on petition of the club of which he is a member and of

the District Association wherein such club is located, that will

authorize him to compete as an amateur in any other country,

RULE in.

Any club, a member of any Association of the Amateur Ath-letic Union of the United States, which sanctions the competi-

tion of any member, or any team, under its club name or its club

emblem, in unregistered sport or professional contest, or whichpersists in playing disqualified athletes, or which permits profes-

sionals to compete under its auspices in any competition in a

sport over which the Amateur Athletic Union assumes jurisdic-

tion, where such competition is announced as a competition be-

tween amateurs, shall be liable to forfeit its membership in such

Association.

RULE IV.

SUSPENSION OR DISQUALIFICATION OF INDIVIDUALS.

Any person competing or exhibiting at open sports, or anyathletic entertainment that is not given under its sanction of

the Amateur Athletic Union or of one of its allied members,shall thereby disqualify himself from competing at any sports

given under sanction of the Amateur Athletic Union.

The Registration Committee of the Association in whoseterritory the ofifence was committed shall have the power to

reinstate anyone so disqualified, if it shall think fit.


Athletic meetings promoted by companies, incorporatedbodies, individuals or associations of individuals, as private

speculations or in conjunction with a benefit, social or picnic

entertainment, are not, unless with the sanction of the Registra-

tion Committee of the Association in whose territory such meet-ings are to take place, recognized by the Amateur Athletic

Union, and any athlete competing at an unrecognized meetingshall thereby suspend himself from all games held under Ama-teur Athletic Union Rules.

No person shall be allowed to compete at any meeting held

under Amateur Athletic Union Rules while disqualified or undera sentence of suspension of this Union, or any of its active or

allied members.Any person knowingly competing against one w^ho is dis-

qualified or under sentence of suspension by this Union, or anyof its active or allied members, shall be held to have suspendedhimself until the expiration of such sentence, or for such period

as the Registration Committee of the Association in whose ter-

ritory the offence was committed may deem proper.

No person who, at any time since the organization of the

A.A.U., has knowingly become a professional, shall be reinstated

as an amateur.No application for reinstatement to full amateur status shall

be entertained unless the applicant shall have abstained fromall professional conduct for two years, and can be acted upononly at a meeting of the Amateur Athletic Union or of the

Board of Governors. A two-thirds vote shall be necessary for

reinstatement.

Any person receiving compensation for services performedin any capacity in connection with athletic games, or in an athletic

club, will be ineligible to represent such club in games under the

rules of the Amateur Athletic Union until he shall have per-

manently abandoned such employment.Any member of any club of either of the Associations of the

Amateur Athletic Union who shall have been expelled from said

club for unpaid indebtedness shall not be eligible to competein any games given by any Association of the Amateur Athletic

Union, or by any club of any Association of the Amateur Ath-letic Union, until such indebtedness is liquidated.

In all cases where an athlete receives money to cover traveling

expenses, whether from his own club or any other organization,

he shall immediately, upon his return home, send to the Chair-

man of the Registration Committee of his own district a signed

statement showing the amount received and an itemized account

of his expenses. When any money is paid to an athlete for


traveling expenses, the organization or committee making suchpayment shall be required to take receipt therefor and forwardthe same immediately to the Chairman of the Registration Com-mittee of the Association in which said athlete is registered.

Any athlete failing to promptly forward the statement, as re-

quired above, shall be liable to suspension; and any organizationfailing to secure and forward the receipt, as above provided, shall

be liable to suspension or refusal of sanction, as the case may be.

RULE V.

OFFICIAL HANUICAPPERS.

It shall be the duty of the official handicappers to keep bookscontaining the names and performances of all registered athletes

in their districts and to handicap all handicap games or events.

These books shall be the property of the respective Associationsof the Amateur Athletic Union. The official handicappers shall

check the entries of all novices without charge, being sure that

they are registered.

They shall receive and handicap all entries furnished them bythe proper parties up to the time they return their lists, but noentry shall be handicapped on the day of the games.The committee in charge of all open handicap games or

events, given under the rules of the Amateur Athletic Union,must employ the official handicapper, and pay him the followingrates

:

'!>n cents for each sepjwate entry, bttt no meeting shall behandicapped for less than $5.

The total number of entries in all handicap events added to-

gether shall determine the number of entries, each name in eachevent counting separately.

All fees for handicapping must be paid to the handicapperbefore he delivers the handicaps.When for any reason the official handicapper shall fail to han-

dicap any set of games, the entries shall be sent to the local

member of the Registration Committee, who shall see that theyare properly handicapped and returned.

RULE VLCHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS.

The annual track and field championships of the Amateur Ath-letic Union shall consist of a senior class and junior class. Thesenior class shall be open to all registered amateur athletes andthe junior class shall be open to all registered amateur athletes

who have not won a first prize at any Amateur Athletic Union

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track and field championship meeting, a Canadian championshipmeeting, a cross-country championship, intercollegiate champion-ship or the championship of any foreign country. The winnerof any event in the junior championship shall be ineligible for

further competition in the junior class. Nothing shall preventan athlete entering in both senior and junior championships andcompeting in both classes the same day, providing he has notpreviously won a senior championship.The Annual Swimming Championships of the Amateur Athletic

Union shall consist of a Senior Class and Junior Class. TheSenior Class shall be open to all registered amateur athletes andthe Junior Class shall be open to all registered amateur athletes

who have not won a first, second or third place in the class of

events as hereinafter defined at any Senior or Intermediate Swim-ming Championship of the Amateur Athletic Union or of anyforeign country.For the purpose of defining eligibility to the Junior Class,

aquatic events shall be divided into five classes, as follows

:

1. Swimming. 4. Fancy Diving.

2. Back Stroke. 5. Plunge for Distance.

3. Breast Stroke.

The winner of an event in the Junior Championship in any 01

said classes shall be ineligible for further competition as a junior

in such class.

The fact that a swimmer has been on a winning water polo or

relay team shall not disqualify him from the junior classes.

The annual championships shall be as follows

:

I. Outdoor Field Meeting, Order of events.

100 Yards Run. Trials.

100 Yards Run. Semi-finals.

880 Yards Run.100 Yards Run. Final.

120 Yards Hurdle. Trials

120 Yards Hurdle. Semi-finals.

One-Mile Run.440 Yards Run.120 Yards Hurdle. Final.

220 Yards Run. Trials.

220 Yards Run. Semi-finals.

220 Yards Hurdle. Trials.

220 Yards Hurdle. Semi-final.

Five-Mile Run.220 Yards Run. Final.

220 Yards Hurdle. Final,


Running High Jump.Running Broad Jump.Pole Vault for height.

Putting i6-lb Shot.

Throwing i6-lb. Hammer.Throwing the Discus.

Throwing the 56-lb. Weight.

2. Indoor Supplementary Meeting,

75 Yards Run.

150 Yards Run.

300 Yards Run.600 Yards Run,

1000 Yards Run.': Two-Mile Run.

,

;

Standing Broad Jump.Standing High Jump.Three Standing Broad Jumps.Running Hop, Step and Jump,Pole Vault for Distance.

Throwing 56-lb. Weight for height.

Putting 24-lb. Shot.

220 Yards Hurdle, 10 flights 3 ft. 6 in. high.

300 Yards Hurdle, 10 flights 2 ft. in. high.

Individual General Athletic Competition. Order of Events.

Scoring on the percentage basis,

100 Yards Run.Putting i6-lb. Shot.

Running High Jump.880 Yards Walk.Throwing i5-lb. Hammer.Pole Vault for height.

120 Yards Hurdle. 10 flights 3 ft. 6 in. high.

Throwing 56-II). Weight for Distance.

Running P>r()ad Jump.One-Mile Run.


4. Outdoor Swimming Meeting—Senior Class,

440 Yards ]

880 Yards V Known as Swimming Events.One Mile J

Back Stroke, 100 j^ards.

Breast Stroke, 100 Yards.Fancy Diving.

Outdoor Swimming Meeting—Junior Class.

440 Yards ^

880 Yards [ Known as Swimming Events.

One Mile J

Back Stroke, 50 yards.

Breast Stroke. 50 yards.

Fancy Diving.

6.' Indoor Swimming Meeting—Senior Class.

50 Yards100 Yards220 Yards [ Known as Swimming Events.

500 Yards1000 YardsBack Stroke, 150 yards.

Breast Stroke, 200 yards.

Fancy Diving.

Plunge for Distance.

Relay, 400 yards, 4 men.Water Polo.

7. Indoor Swimming Meeting—Junior Class.

50 Yards 1

100 Yards\ ^^ c • • t7 i.

200 Yards |

^"own as Swimmmg Events.

500 Yards J

Back Stroke, 50 yards.

Breast Stroke, 50 yards.

Fancy Diving.

Plunge for Distance.

8. At least forty days before the holding of a ChampionshipMeeting the Chairman of the Championship Committee shall mail

to the Secretary of each Association of the A.A.U. and its allied

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members an ofiicial aniunincement of same, staling the dale, hourand place of holding the meeting. The entries for all AmateurAthletic Union Championships shall close with the Chairman ofthe Championship Committee 21 days before the holding of theChampionship Meeting. , Within three days after the closing of

the entries a copy of the entire entry list shall be mailed to theSecretary or to the official represeniative of each club that hasentered athletes for said meeting.

9. Protests affecting the right of any athlete to compete in anAmateur Athletic Union Championship Meeting must be made to

the Chairman of the Conmiittee one week before the Champion-ship Meeting is held, and in case of protests the ChampionshipCommittee shall hold a meeting the night preceding the cham-pionships and if possible pass upon the athlete's right to compete.The Committee shall have absolute power to reject any entry andthe Committee shall also have power to allow an athlete to com-pete under protest pending trial of the Registration Committeeof the Association that is affected.

10. The Championship Conunittee of the Amateur AthleticUnion of the United States shall appoint the officials and managethe said Championship Meeting.

RULE VII.

RECORDS.

No record shall be accepted unless timed by at least threeofficial timekeepers, or measured by at least three field judges.Th Record Committee shall investigate every performance to

which their attention is called, and shall be empowered, in theirdiscretion, to reject any record which shall not be supported bythe affidavits of at least six witnesses, including the officials,

certifying as to the place, time of day, state of weather, condi-tion of path or field, force and direction of wind, level or gradeof grounds, weight, measurement and material of implement, andcorrectness of announced time or distance.

No record shall be accepted unless made in open competition.

RULE VIII.

ELIGIBILITY TO LIMITED EVENTS.

The eligibility to compete in events that are limited to menwho have never accomplished a certain time, distance or heightin a given event, shall be determined by the competitor's recordwhen the entries for such event closed.

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In all competition in which men classify by weight, contestants

must weigh in for both trials and finals, within three hours of

the beginning of each competition.

RULE IX.

DEFINITION OF A NOVICE.

An athlete shall be held to be a novice in each of the classes

specified in Article IX. of the Constitution until he shall havewon a prize in a competition in that class, open to the membersof two or more clubs.

The winning of such a prize shall prevent his future competi-tion as a novice in that class, although his entry may have beenmade before he lost his standing as a novice.

RULE X.

ENTRIES.

All entries for competition held under Amateur Athletic UnionRules must be made on the entry forms adopted by the AmateurAthletic Union.An athlete who fails to compete after entering an event in a

bo)io fide way, and according to the rules, shall be required to

furnish a satisfactory excuse for so doing or render himself

liable to censure or suspension by the local registration com-mittee.

RULE XI.

PROFESSIONAL CONTESTS FORBIDDEN.

No professional contest or exhibition shall be allowed at any

games, meetings or entertainments held under the auspices of

the Amateur Athletic Union, except that regularly eniployed

instructors may take part with their pupils in entertainments,

provided that such instructors shall not participate in any com-petition. This rule shall not apply to bicycling events given

under the sanction of the National Q^cling Association.

RULE XII.

REPORT OF GAMES.

The Ofiicial Scorers and Measurers at all games given under

the rules of the Amateur Athletic Union shall be required to

deliver to the Official Handicapper and to the Chairman of the

Registration Committee of the Association in whose territory

the games are held, within twenty-four hours after the close of

the games, the official scores of all contests at such meeting. Theclerk of the course at such meeting shall also be required to


deliver in the same manner a complete list of all starters in

each event. Any club that shall fail to file the necessary reportof games shall be refused further sanctions until such report befiled.

RULE XTII.

athletes' attire.

It shall be the duty of the clerk of the course to see that eachand every contestant Is properly attired ; and under no circum-stances shall athletes be allowed to dress or undress in the innercircle.

RULE XIV.No Association of the Amateur Athletic Union shall be

allowed to recognize any league or association of athletic clubs

within its jurisdiction.

RULE XV.Open sports are those in which the events are open to mem-

bers of more than one clnb. school, college or other organization.

RULE XVI.

All games, meetings, benefits or entertainments of any kindwhere athletes compete or exhibit must be sanctioned, exceptwhere the games, meetings, benefits or entertainments are heldby a club member of the A.A.U. or of its allied bodies, and the

entries are confined to members of the club giving such games,meetings, benefits or entertainments.

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ATHLETIC RULESOF THE


United States

RULE I.

OFFICIALS.

Section i. All amateur meetings shall be under the direc-

tion of

A Games Committee,One Referee,

Two or more Inspectors,

Three Judges at Finish,

Three or more Field Judges,Three or more Timekeepers,One Judge of Walking,One Starter,

One Clerk of the Course,One Scorer,

One Marshal.

Sec. 2. If deemed necessary, assistants may be provided for

the Judge of Walking, the Clerk of the Course, the Scorer, andthe Marshal, and an Official Announcer may be appointed.

RULE 11.

THE GAMES COMMITTEE

in all national championship meetings shall be appointed by the

Championship Committee.The Games Committee at any club meeting shall be composed

of members of the club holding the meeting. '

This Committee shall have jurisdisction of all matters not

assigned by these rules to the Referee or other games officials.

(See also Rule XV.)RULE in.

THE REFEREE

shall decide all questions relating to the actual conduct of the


meeting, whose final settlement is not otherwise covered by theserules.

He alone shall have the power to change the order of eventsas laid down in the official programme, and to add to or to alter

the announced arrangement of heats in any event. A refereehas no authority, after heats have been duly drawn and pub-lished in a programme, to transfer a contestant from one heatto another.When in any but the final heat of a race, a claim of foul or

interference is made, he shall have the power to disqualify thecompetitor who was at fault, if he considers the foul intentionalor due to culpable carelessness, and shall also have the powerto allow the hindered competitor to start in the next round ofheats, just as if he had been placed in his trial.

When, in a final heat, a claim- of foul or interference is made,he shall have the power to dis(|nalify the competitor who wasat fault, if he considers the foul intentional or due to culpablecarelessness, and he shall also have the power to order a newrace between such of the competitors as he thinks entitled to

such a privilege.

If, during any athletic contest under the rules of the AmateurAthletic Union, a competitor shall conduct himself in a mannerunbecoming a gentleman, or offensive to the officials, spectatorsor competitors, the referee shall have the power to disqualify

him from further competition at the meeting; and if he thinksthe offense worthy of additional punishment shall promptlymake a, detailed statement of the facts to the Registration Com-nn'ttee in whose territory the offense was connnitted.

RULE IV.

THE INSPECTORS.

It shall be the duty of an Inspector to stand at such point as

the Referee may designate ; to watch the competition closely,

and in case of a claim of foul to report to the Referee what hesaw of the incident.

Such Inspectors are merely assistants to the Referee, to whomthey shall report, and have no power to make any decisions.

RULE V.

THE JUDGES AT FINISH

shall determine the order of finishing of contestants and shall

arrange among themselves as to noting the winner, second,third, fourth, etc.. as the case may require.

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Their decision in this respect sliall he withont appeal, and in

case of disagreement a majority shall govern.

RULE VLTHE FIELD JUDGES

shall make an accurate meastirement, and keep a tally of all

competitors in the high and broad jumps, the pole vault, the

weight competitions and the tug of v^^ar.

They shall act as judges of these events, and then- decisions,

as to facts, shall likewise be without appeal. In case of dis-

agreement a majority shall govern.

RULE VILTHE TIMEKEEPERS

shall be three in number. They shall individually time a-11 events

where time record is required, and determine among themselves

and announce the official time of each heat or race.

Should two of the three watches mark the same time and the

third disagree, the time marked by the two watches shall be

accepted. Should all three disagree, the time marked by the in-

termediate watch shall be accepted.

The flash of the pistol shall denote the actual time of starting.

If, for any reason, only two watches record the time of an

event, and they fail to agree, the longest time of the two shall

be accepted.

Note.—For record, however, three watches must be held on anevent. See Rule IV., General Rules of the Amateur Athletic

Union.

RULE VIII.

THE STARTER

shall have sole jurisdiction over the competitors after the Clerk

of the Course has promptly placed them in their positions for

the start.

The method of starting shall be by pistol report, except that

in time handicap races the word "go" shall be used.

An actual start shall not be effected until the pistol has been

purposely discharged after the competitors have been warned to

get ready. In case the pistol was not purposely discharged the

competitors shall bt called back by the starter by pistol fire.

(Note.—The starter must have at least two good cartridges in

his pistol before starting a heat.)

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When any part of the person of a competitor shall touch theground in front of his mark before the starting signal is given.is shall be considered a false start.

Penalties for false starting shall be inflicted by the Starter, asfollows

:

In all races up to and including 125 yards the competitor shall

be put back one yard for the first and another yard for thesecond attempt; in races over 125 yards and including 300 yards,two yards for the first and two more for the second attempt

;

in races over 300 yards and including 600 yards, three yards forthe first and three more for the second attempt; in races over600 yards and including 1,000 yards, four yards for the first andfour more for the second attempt; in races over 1,000 yards andincluding one mile, five yards for the first and five more for thesecond attempt ; in all races over one mile, ten yards for thefirst and ten more for the second attempt. In all cases the thirdfalse start shall disqualify the offender from that event.The starter shall also rule out of that event any competitor

who attempts to advance himself from his mark, as prescribed in

the official programme after the starter has given the warning to"get ready."

RULE IX.

THE CLERK OF THE COURSE

shall be provided with the names and the numbers of all enteredcompetitors, and he shall notify them to appear at the startingline before the start in each event in which they are entered.

In case of handicap events from marks, he shall place eachcompetitor behind his proper mark ; shall immediately notifythe Starter should any competitor attempt to advance himselfafter the Starter has warned them to "get ready" ; and in timeallowance handicaps shall furnish the Starter with the numberand time allowance of each actual competitor. He shall controlhis assistants, and assign to them such duties as he may deemproper.

RULE X.

THE JUDGE OF WALKINGshall have sole power to determine the fairness or unfairnessof walking, and his rulings thereon shall be final and withoutappeal. He shall caution any competitor whenever walking un-fairly, the third caution to disqualify, except that he shall im-mediately disqualify any competitor when walking unfairly

during the last 220 yards of a race. He shall control his as-

sistants, and assign to them such of his duties as he may deemproper.


RULE XI.

THE SCORER

shall record the order in which each competitor finishes his

event, together with the time furnished him by the Timekeepers.He shall keep a tally of the laps made by each competitor in

races covering more than one lap, and shall announce by meansof a bell, or otherwise, when the leading man enters the last

lap. He shall control his assistants, and assign to them such of

his duties as he may deem proper.

RULE xn.THE MARSHAL

shall have full police charge of the enclosure, and shall prevent

any but officials and actual competitors from entering or re-

maining therein. He shall control his assistants, and assign to

them their duties.

RULE XHLTHE OFFICIAL ANNOUNCER

shall receive from the Scorer and Field Judges the result of

each event, and announce the same by voice, or by means of a

bulletin board.

RULE XIV.

Trainers and handlers shall not be allowed within the center

field or inner circle, or on the track immediately prior to or

during competitions at championship meetings, except in dis-

tance races exceeding one mile; this rule does not include the

A.A.U. all round championship.

RULE XV.COMPETITORS

shall report to the Clerk of the Course immediately upon their

arrival at the place of meeting, and shall be provided by that

official with their proper numbers, which must be worn con-

spicuously by the competitors when competing, and without

which they shall not be allowed to start.

Each competitor shall inform himself of the time of starting,

and shall be promptly at the starting point of each competition

in which he is entered, and there report to the Clerk of the

Course.Under no condition shall any attendants be allowed to accom-

pany competitors at the start or during any competition, except

in match races, where special agreement may be made.

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RULE XVI.PROTESTS

against any entered competitor may be made verbally or in

writing to the Games Committee or any member thereof before

the meeting, or to the Referee during the meeting. If possible,

the Committee or Referee shall decide such protests at once.

If the nature of the protest or the necessity of obtaining testi-

mony prevents an immediate decision, the competitor shall beallowed to compete under protest, and the protest shall be de-

cided by the Games Committee within one week, unless its

subject be the amateur standing of the competitor, in whichcase the Games Committee must report such protest within

forty-eight hours to the member of the Registration Committeein whose territory the games are being held.

RULE xvn.TRACK MEASUREMENT.

All distances run or walked shall be measured upon a line

tMghteen inches outward from the inner edge of the track, exceptthat in races on straightaway tracks the distance shall be meas-ured in a direct line from the starting mark to the finishing line.

RULE xvin.THE COURSE.

Each competitor shall keep in his respective position froms4.art to finish in all races on straightaway tracks, and in all

races on tracks with one or more turns he shall not cross to

the inner edge of the track, except when he is at least six feet

in advance of his nearest competitor. After turning the last

corner into the straight in any race, each competitor must keepa straight course to the finish line, and not cross, either to the

outside or the inside, in front of any of his opponents.in all championship races of the Amateur Athletic Union, or

any of its Associations, at any distance under and including 300yards, each competitor shall have a separate course, properlyroped, staked and measured, whether the race be run on a

straight path or around one or more curves.

The Referee shall disqualify from that event any competitorwho wilfully pushes against, impedes, crosses the course of, or

in any way interferes with another competitor.

The Referee shall disqualify from further participation in the

games any contestant competing to lose, to coach, or to in any

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way impede the chances of another competitor either in a trial

or final contest.

RULE XIX.

THE FINISH.

The finish of the course shall be represented by a line betweentwo finishing posts, drawn across and at right angles to the

sides of the track, and four feet above which line shall be

placed a tape attached at either end to the finishing posts. Afinish shall be counted when any part of the winner's body,

except his hands or arms, shall reach the finish line. The order

of finishing for second and third places, and so on, shall be de-

cided in the same manner.

RULE XX.HURDLES.

Different heights, distances and number of hurdles may be

selected for hurdle races.

In the 120 yards hurdle race, ten hurdles shall be used; each

hurdle to be three feet six inches high. They shall be placed

ten yards apart, with the first hurdle fifteen yards distant fromthe starting point, and the last hurdle fifteen yards before the

finishing line. In the 220 yards hurdle race ten hurdles shall

be used, each hurdle to be two feet six inches high. They shall

be placed twenty yards apart, with the first hurdle twenty yards

distant from the starting mark, and the last hurdle twenty

yards before the finishing line.

In hurdle races of other distances, and with different numbersof hurdles, the hurdles shall be placed at equal intervals, with

the same space between the first hurdle and the starting point,

and the last hurdle and the finishing line as between each of

the hurdles.

In making a record it shall be necessary for the competitor

to jump over every hurdle in its proper position.

In all championship hurdle races of the Amateur Athletic

Union, or any of its Associations, up to and including 300 yards,

each competitor shall have separate hurdles and a separate

course marked out and measured independently, whether races

are run straightaway or with turns.

RULE XXI.TIES.

in all contests whose results are determined by measurement

of height or distance, ties shall be decided as follows:

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Jn handicap contests the award shall be given to the com-petitor who received the least allowance. In case of a tie be-tween two or more competitors who received the same allowance,the decision shall be made as in scratch contests.

In case of a tie in a scratch contest at high jumping, the

tieing competitors shall have three additional trials at the heightlast tried, and if still undecided, the bar shall be lowered to

the height next below, and three trials taken at that height. If

no one clears it, the bar shall be lowered again and again until

one of the competitors clears it. In case of a second tie, the

award shall be given to the competitor who cleared the bar withthe least number of trials.

In case of a tie in the pole vault the officials shall raise or

lower the bar at their discretion, and those competitors whohave tied shall be allowed one trial at each height.

In handicaps, where a tie occurs, the scratch man or manwith the smallest allowance shall be given the place.

In case of a tie in a scratch contest at any game decided bydistance, each of the tieing competitors shall have three addi-

tional trials, and the award shall be made in accordance withthe distances cleared in these additional trials. In case of a

second tie three more trials shall be allowed, and so on, until

a decision is reached. In case of a dead heat in any track

events, the competitors shall not be allowed to divide the prize

or points, or to toss for them, but must compete again at a

time and place appointed by the Referee.

ORDER OF COMPETITION IN FIELD EVENTS.

In all scratch events the competitors shall take their trials in

the order of their names as printed in the programme.In all handicap events the competitor having the greatest al-

lowance shall make the first trial, and so on, in regular order,

up to the competitor at scratch or with least allowance, whoshall have the last trial.

RULE XXII.

JUMPING.

Section i. A fair jump shall be one that is made withoutthe assistance of weights, diving, somersaults or handsprings of

any kind.

THE RUNNING HIGH JUMP.

Sec. 2. The Field Judges shall decide the height at whichthe jump shall commence, and shall regulate the succeeding

elevations.

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Each competitor shall be allowed three trial jumps at eachheight, and if on the third trial he shall fail, he shall be de-

clared out of the competition.At each successive height each competitor shall take one trial

in his proper turn ; then those failing, if any, shall have their

second trial jump in a like order, after which those havingfailed twice shall make their third trial jump.The jump shall be made over a bar resting on pins projecting

not more than three inches from the uprights, and when this bar

is removed from its place it shall be counted as a trial jump.Running under the bar in making an attempt to jump shall be

counted as a "balk," and three successive "balks" shall becounted as a trial jump.The distance of the run before the jump shall be unlimited.

A competitor may decline to jump at any height in his turn,

and by so doing, forfeits his right to again jump at the height

declined.

THE STANDING HIGH JUMP.

Sec. 3. The feet of the competitor may be placed in any posi-

tion, but shall leave the ground only once in making an attemptto jump. When the feet are lifted from the ground twice, or

two springs are make in making the attempt, it shall count as

a trial jump without result. A competitor may rock forwardand back, lifting heels and toes alternately from the ground, but

may not lift either foot clear from the ground or slide it along

the ground in any direction.

With this exception the rules governing the Running HighJump shall also govern the Standing High Jump.

THE running broad JUMP.

Sec. 4. When jumped on earth a joist five inches wide shall

be sunk flush with it. The outer edge of this joist shall be

called the scratch line, and the measurement of all jumps shall

At the annual meeting of the A.A.TT., held Nov. 19, 1902, in NewYork City, the following was offered for guidance in the pole vaultand high' jump events:

"That the rules of competition require the Field Judges to makeaccurate measurements. The Committee have discussed the questionof giving the right to move the apparatus in the high jump and inthe pole vault, and we would like to call the attention of all thosewho are interested in athletics to the fact that if the apparatus is

moved, the Field Judges should make a re-measurement, because if

there is any inequality in the ground at all. changing the apparatusmay make a difference varying from one inch to a quarter of aninch, and the competitor should not he allowed to have the apparatusmoved and thereby get an advantage in that way."


be made from it at riglit angles to the nearest break in theground made by any part of the person of the competitor.

In front of the scratch Hne the ground shall ])e removed tothe depth of three and the width of twelve inches outward.A foul jump shall be one where the competitor in jumping off

the scratch Hne makes a mark on the ground immediately infront of it, oi- runs over the line without jumping, and shall countas a trial jump without result.

Each competitor shall have three trial jumps, and the bestthree shall each have three more trial jumps.The competition shall be decided by the best of all the trial

jumps of the competitors.The distance of the run before the scratch line shall be un-

limited.THE POLE VAULT.

Sec. 5. The height of the bar at starting and at each suc-cessive elevation shall be determined by the officials.

Three trials allowed at each height. Each competitor shall

make an attempt in the order in which his name appears on theprogramme, then those who have failed shall have a second trial

in regular order, and those failing on this trial shall take theirfinal trial.

Displacing the bar counts as a try.

A line shall be drawn fifteen feet in front of the bar andparallel with it ; crossing this line in an attempt shall be a balk.

Two balks constitute a try.

Leaving the ground in an attempt shall constitute a try.

A competitor may omit his trials at any height, but if he fail

at the next height he shall not be allowed to go back and try

the height he omitted.The poles shall have no assisting devices, except that they

may be wound or wrapped wit'h any substance for the purposeof affording a firmer grasp, and may have one spike at the lowerend. No competitor shall, during his vault, raise the handwhich was uppermost when he left the ground to a higherpoint on the pole, nor shall he raise the hand which was under-most when he left the ground to any point on the pole abovethe other hand.

Poles shall be furnished by the club giving the games, butcontestants may use their private poles if they so desire, and nocontestant shall be allowed to use any of these private poles

except by the consent of their owners. The poles shall be un-limited as to size and weight.

Any competitor shall be allowed to dig a hole not more than

one foot in diameter at the take-nff in which to plant his pole.

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In case of a tie the officials shall raise or lower the bar at

their discretion, and those competitors who have tied shall be

allowed one trial at each height.

In handicaps where a tic occurs, the scratch man or man with

the smallest allowance shall l)e given the place.

The rule governing the Running Broad Jump shall also

govern the Pole Vault for distance, except that when the manleaves the ground in an attempt, it shall be counted a trial.

THE STANDING BROAD JUMP.

Sec. 6. The feet of the competitor may be placed in any posi-

tion, but shall leave the ground only once in making an attemptto jump. When the feet are lifted from the ground twice, or

two springs are made in making the attempt, it shall count as a

trial jump without result. A competitor may rock forward andback, lifting heels and toes alternately from the ground, but

may not lift either foot clear of the ground, or slide it alongthe ground in any direction.

In all other respects the rule governing the Running BroadJump shall also govern the Standing Broad Jump.

THE three standing BROAD JUMPS.

Sec. 7. The feet of the competitor shall leave the groundonly once in making an attempt for each of the three jumps,and no stoppage between jumps shall be allowed. In all otherrespects the rules governing the Standing Broad Jump shall also

govern the Three Standing Broad Jumps.

running hop, step and jump.

Sec. 8. The competitor shall first land upon the same foot

with which he shall have taken off. The reverse foot shall beused for the second landing, and both feet shall be used for the

third landing.

In all other respects the rules governing fhe Running BroadJump shall also govern the Running Hop^ Step and Jump.

RULE XXIII.

the shot.

The shot shall be a metal sphere with a covering of any ma-terial, and the combined weight for championship contests shall

be 16 pounds. It is optional with the Games Committee of

handicap meetings to offer competitions of shots weighing from12 pounds upwards.The shot shall be "put"' with one h;ind, and in making the

attempt it shall be above and not behind the shoulder.

All puts shall be made from a circle seven feet in diameter.


The circle to be a metal or wooden ring, painted or white-washed, and sunk almost flush with the ground, and it shall bedivided into two halves by a line drawn through the center. Inthe middle of the circumference of the front half shall beplaced a stop-board four feet long, four inches high, and firmlyfastened to the ground. In making his puts, the feet of thecompetitor may rest against, but not on top of this board.A fair put shall be one in which no part of the person of the

competitor touches the top of the stop-board, the circle, or theground outside the circle, and the competitor leaves the circle byits rear half, which shall be the half directly opposite the stop-board. A put shall be foul if any part of the person of the com-petitor touch the ground outside the front half of the circle

before the put is measured.The measurement of each put shall be from the nearest mark

made by the fall of the shot to the circumference of the circleon a line from the mark made by the shot to the center of thecircle.

Foul puts and letting go the shot in making an attempt shall

be counted as trial puts without result.

A board similar to the one in front may be used at the back ofthe circle.

The order of competing and number of trials shall be the sameas for the running broad jump. vShots shall be furnished by theGames Comm'ttce. Any contestant may use his private shot, if

correct in weight and shape ; in which case the other contestantsmust also be allowed to use it if they wish.

RULE XXIV.THROWING THE 56-LB. WEIGHT.

SEriioN I. The weight shall be a metal sphere, with handle ofany shape and material. Their combined weight shall be atleast fifty-six pounds, and their combined height shall not be morethan sixteen inches.

All throws shall be made from a circle seven feet in diameter.The circle to be a metal or wooden ring, painted or white-

washed, and sunk almost flush with the ground.In making his throws the competitor may assume any position

he chooses, and use one or both hands.Foul throws and letting go the weight in an attempt shall count

as trial throws without result.

Weights shall be furnished by the Games Committee. Anycontestant may use his private weight, if correct in weight andshape; in which case the other contestants must also be allowedto use it if they wish.

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IN THROWING FOR DISTANCE.

Sec. 2. A fair throw shall be one where no part of the person

of the competitor touches the circle, the ground outside the circle,

and the competitor leaves the circle by its rear half, which shall

be that part of the circle directly opposite the half occupied by

the competitor at the moment of delivery, and shall be designated

by an imaginary line drawn through the center of the circle at

right angles to the direction of the throw.The measurement of each throw shall be from the nearest

mark made by the fall of any part of the weight or handle to the

inside edge of the circumference of the circle on a line from the

mark to the center of the circle.

The number of trials and method of decision shall be the sameas in the running broad jump.

IN THROWING FOR HEIGHT.

Sec. 3. A barrel head three feet in diameter shall be suspendedhorizontally in the air.

The field judges shall determine the height at which the barrel

head shall be fixed at the beginning of the competition, and at

each successive elevation.

A fair throw shall be one where no part of the person of the

competitor shall touch the circle or the ground outside of the

circle before the weight touches the barrel head, and where anypart of the weight or handle touches any part of the barrel head.

The measurement of each throw shall be from the groundperpendicularly up to the lowest part of the barrel head.

The method of competition shall be the same as in the runninghigh jump.

RULE XXV.THROWING THE HAMMER.

The head and handle may be of any size, shape and material,

provided that the length of the complete implement shall not be

more than four feet and its weight not less than sixteen pounds.

The competitor may assume any position he chooses, and use

either one or both hands.

All throws shall be made from a circle seven feet in diameter,

the circle to be a metal or wooden ring, painted or whitewashedand sunk almost flush with the ground.A fair throw shall be where no part of the person of the

competitor touches the circle or the ground outside the circle,

and the competitor leaves the circle by its rear half, which shall

be that directly opposite the half occupied by the competitor at

the moment of delivery, and shall be designated by an imaginary


line drawn through the center of the circle at right angles to

the direction of the throw.Foul throws and letting go of the hammer in an attempt shall

count as trial throws.

The measurement of each throw shall be from the nearestmark made by the fall of the head of the hammer to the inside

circumference of the circle, on a line from the mark to thecenter of the circle.

The number of trials and methods of decision shall be thesame as in the running broad jump.Hammers shall be furnished by the Games Committee. Any

contestant may use his private hammer, if correct in weight andlength ; in which case the other contestants must also be allowedto use it if they wish.

RULE XXVI.THROWING THE DISCUS.

The discus shall be two kilogrammes (4.4 lbs.) in weight and22 centimetres (8.7 inches) in diameter. It shall be made of woodwith a smooth iron rim and shall be capped on each face with asmooth metal plate.

The circle for throwing the discus shall be similar in all re-

spects to that of throwing the 56-pound weight, 16-pound hammerand 16-pound shot.

In making his threw the competitor may assume any position

he pleases, and the rules governing a "fair throw" to 1)e the sameas the hammer and 56-pound weight.A discus shall be furnished l)y the Games Committee. Any

competitor may use his private discus if it conforms to the rule,

in which case other contestants shall be allowed to use it if theywish.

The measurements of each throw shall be made from tln" near-est mark made by the fall of the discus to the inside circumfer-ence of the circle on a line from the mark made by the discus to

the center of the circle.

RULE xxvn.TUGS-OF-WAR.

Tugs-of-war shall be pulled on cleats made of Avood, same to beat least four inches thick, six inches high and twenty-two incheslong, and at least six feet six inches apart. The distance fromthe clamp in the center to the first cleat on either side shall benot less than six feet.

The cleats shall be set on edge and bolted to the board.


The rope shall be a manilla, three-stranded rope, not less thanfour-and-a-half nor more than five inches in circumference.

There shall be a clamp equidistant from the first cleat on either

side, which shall be sufficient to hold the rope in position until

released.

The clamp shall not make an appreciable kink in the rope.

Any position may be assumed before the pist®l is fired. Nomechanical device shall be used for holding the rope. No belt

other than one to protect the body shall be used. The flanges to

hold the rope in place shall not be constructed so as to bindon the rope in any position that the anchor may assume. Leathershields and gloves may be used, and adhesive substances may beput on the same. The belt shall not weigh more than twentypounds. Competitors shall not use weights in unlimited pulls,

but in pulls limited to specified weights, competitors may use

weights, providing the total weight of the team, including

weights, does not exceed the limit.

The standard time limit for each pull shall be five minutes,and a rest of not less than ten minutes shall be allowed each com-petitor between trial pulls. A shorter or longer time limit maybe agreed upon for other than championship contests.

When tugs-of-war are limited to teams of a given weight, com-petitors shall be weighed before competing. They shall beweighed as they pull ; i.e., including clothing, shoes, belt, etc.

The weighing-in shall be done immediately before the pull.

No knot of any kind shall be tied in the rope, and the rope

shall not be passed more than once around the body of the

anchor.

In no case shall any man pull on more than one team in a con-

test, and no substitute shall be allowed to pull on any team that

has pulled a trial.

In case a team gains three feet from its opponents, it shall beawarded the pull.

Immediately before the competition the captains of the oppos-ing teams shall draw their numbers and compete as follows : Tohave a preliminary round of as many contests as the total num-ber of teams exceeds 2, 4, 8, 16 and 32, and drop the losers. Thisleaves in 2, 4, 8, 16 or 32 teams, and the competition then pro-

ceeds regularly with no byes or uneven contests.

No pull shall be awarded by less than half an inch.

All competitors who have been beaten by the winner shall be

entitled to compete for second place, and all who have been beaten

by the winners of either first or second place shall be entitled

to compete for third place.


The individual tiig-of-war shall also be governed by the teamrules and the contestants must pull from the first cleat from theclamp.

RULE XXVIII.

SWIMMING.

Section i. Officials shall consist of one Referee, three Judgesat the Finish, three '! imekccpers, one Starter, one Clerk of the

Course with assistants, if necessary.

Sec. 2. Duties and powers of these officials shall be the sameas is prescribed for them in the foregoing rules.

Sec. 3. In the 50 yards and 100 yards swimming races eachcompetitor shall stand with one or both feet on the starting line,

and when the signal is given, shall plunge. Stepping back, either

before or after the signal, will not be allowed.

Sec. 4. The start for longer races shall be the same as the 100yards, except that competitors may start in the water (tread-water start) from an imaginary line.

Sec. 5. Each competitor shall keep a straight course, parallel

with the courses of the other competitors, from the starting station

to the opposite point in the finish line. Competitors will be started

ten feet apart, and each one is entitled to a straight lane of water,ten feet wide, from start to finish. Any contestant who, whenout of his own water, shall touch another competitor, is liable to

disqualification from that event, subject to the discretion of the

Referee.

Sec, 6. Each competitor shall have finished the race when anypart of his person reaches the finish line.

Sec. 7. In all handicap competitions a check starter shall beappointed, whose duty it shall be to see that no contestant starts

before his proper time. He shall report any violation of this

rule to the Referee, who shall disqualify such competitor, shouldhis finish affect the result of the race.

Sec. 8. Back Stroke.—The competitors shall line up in the

water, facing the starting end, with both hands resting on the

end or rail of the bath. At the word "Go," the competitors shall

push off on their backs and commence and continue swimmingupon their backs throughout the race. At each end of the bath,

in turning, competitors shall place both hands on the end or rail

of the bath before pushing off, as at the commencement of the

race. The Referee shall have absolute discretion to disqualify

any competitor under this clause.

Sec. 9. Breast Stroke.—At the word "Go" or pistol shot, the

competitors shall dive and swim on the breast. Both hands mustbe pushed forward and brought backward simultaneously. The


body must be kept perfectly on the breast, and both shoulders online with the surface of the water. When touching at the turn

or finishing a race the touch shall be made with both handssimultaneously. Any competitor introducing or using a side

stroke movement during the race to be disqualified. The Refereeshall have absolute discretion to disqualify any competitor underthis clause.

Sec. 10. Diving.—The take-offs for fancy outdoor diving shall

consist of three heights—ten, twenty and thirty feet.

There shall be five regulation dives—plain front, plain back,

front jack-knife, back jack-knife and one-and-a-half dives.

There shall also be three special dives, to be selected by each of

the contestants, but in no case shall such contestant be permittedto give one of the five regulation dives as one of the specials.

In the front jack-knife dive the contestant must strike the

water with his head within six feet of a straight line drawn fromthe edge of the take-off. This same rule applies to the backjack-knife. All dives must be made head first, and in the special

dives a performance in which the contestant enters the waterfeet first will not be recognized.There shall be three judges of diving who shall keep separate

scores and not be allowed to consult, and the maximum numberof points to be given for each of the dives shall be as follows

:

PLAIN FRONT AND BACK DIVES.

From the top board 7From the intermediate board 6From the lower board 5

FRONT AND BACK JACK-KNIFE.

From the top boafd 8From the intermediate boaru 7

From the lower board 6

ONE-AND-A-HALF DIVE.

From the top board lO

From the intermediate board 9From the lower board 8

SPECIAL DIVES.

From the top board I5

From the intermediate board 10

From the lower board 8

The fancy diving indoor championship shall be decided from a

board at a maximum height of ten feet from the water and a


minimum of six feet, the dives to be given as in outdoor events,

the points to count as follows

:

Plain front and back dives, maximum of 5Front and back jack-knife, maximum of 6One-and-a-half, maximum of lo

Special Dives, maximum of 12

Sec. II. Plunge for Distance.—The maximum height of take-off for the plunge for distance shall be limited to eighteen inchesabove the surface of the water,

A plunge shall be a standing dive, made head first from anindicated firm take-off (i.e., "diving base"), free from spring.

The body is to be kept motionless—face downward—and noprogressive action to be imparted to it other than impetus of thedive.

The plunge shall terminate, if the competitor has not alreadyraised his face above the surface of the water, at the expiration

of 6o seconds, or such time as may have been previously an-nounced by the promoting body. The duration of such plungeshall be reckoned from the time the competitor dives from the

take-off.

At the finish of any plunge the comi)etitor must leave the

water as quietly as possible. Any one disturbing the water so

as to interfere with the progress of the competitor following to

be disqualified.

The distance traversed in a plunge shall be measured along a

straight line, at right angles to the diving base, to a line parallel

to the diving base, over the farthest point reached by any por-tion of the competitor's body while fulfilling the above condi-tions.

In championship or level contests each competitor shall beallowed three plunges, and the farthest plunge shall win. In han-dicaps, the number of plunges shall be left to the discretion of thepromoting club.

When a contestant touches the side of the tank or pool, his dis-

tance shall be taken and he shall be compelled to stop.

A line may be made or painted along the bottom of the poolor tank to enable the contestants to guide themselves.

Sec. 12. Miscellaneous.—A competitor in turning must touchthe end of the bath or course with one or both hands beforekicking off.

The contestant in a handicap race who has the lowest handi-cap shall have the choice of position.

Where two men are on the same mark they shall draw for

choice of position.


In case of a dead heat in a handicap the contestant with the

lowest handicap shall be declared the winner. Where a deadheat occurs between two men on the same mark the tie shall be

decided by a swim-off on the same day, or the one refusing to

swim shall be given the second prize.

Choice of position shall be drawn for in races other thanhandicap.When a trophy or prize is given to a club scoring the greatest

number of points in a meeting the points shall be counted as

follows

:

First in swim, plunge or dive 5Second in swim, plunge or dive 3Third in swim, plunge or dive i

First relay 10

Second relay 6

Third relay 2

First water polo 15

Second water polo 9Third water polo 3

No record shall be accepted for a swimming race that has beenmade in a tank or pool less than sixty feet in length.

No performance made in a handicap competition shall beallowed as a record unless at least three watches shall have beenstarted on the competitor claiming such record.

No record shall be allowed for an indoor performance wherethe distance does not finish at the end of the bath or tank, unless

a rope, to indicate the finish, is stretched across the bath or tankat a sufficient height from the surface of the water not to interfere

with the swimmer, and the time taken when the competitor's

head passes the line.

RULE XXIX.• All organizations who have received sanction for any contests

where prizes are offered on entry blanks, shall be required to

send to the local registration committee, before the date of the

games, a copy of their entry blank, and must state the value of

the prizes to be given for each event.

After November 19th, 1900, no sanction will be given to anyorganization which shall fail to give prizes as stated on their

entry blanks, and from the same date, with every sanction

granted, shall be sent a copy of Section 6, Article XI., of theConstitution and this rule.

124 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIHUAKY.

A. A. U. BOXING RULES1. In all open competitions the ring shall be not less than 16

feet nor more than 24 feet square, and shall be formed of 8stakes or ropes, the latter extending in double lines, the upper-most line 4 feet from the floor and the lower line 2 feet fromthe floor.

2. Competitors to box in regulation athletic costume, in shoeswithout spikes, or in socks, and to use boxing gloves of notmore than 8 ounces in weight.

^. Weights to be: Bantam, 105 lbs. and under; Feather.115 lbs. and under; Light, 135 lbs. and under; Welter, 145 lbs.

and under; Middle, 158 lbs. and under; Heavy, 158 lbs. and over.

4. Any athlete who weighs in and then fails to compete,without an excuse satisfactory to the Games Committee, shall

be suspended for six months. All weighing in shall cease assoon as the first bout of the tournament on each night is com-menced.

5. In all open coUipetitions the result shall be decided by twoJudges, with a Referee. A 'i'imekecper shall be appointed.

6. In all comi)etitions the number of rounds to be contestedshall be three. 1"he duration of rounds in the trial bout shall

be limited to three minutes each. In the "finals" the first tworounds will be three minutes each and the final round fourminutes. The interval between each round shall be one minute.

7. In all competitions any competitor failing to come up whentime :s called shall lose the bout.

8. Immediately before the competition each competitor whohas weighed in shall draw in person his number and competeas follows : Have a preliminary round of as many contests as

the total number of contestants can be divided by two. In caseany contestant does not compete in the preliminary series, heshall be allotted a number in the next series of bouts, so as to

avoid the possibility of again drawing a bye. This leaves 2. 4,

8 or 16 contestants, and the rounds then proceed regularly with-out byes or uneven contests.

9. Each competitor shall be entitled to the assistance of twoseconds only, and no advice or coaching shall be given to anycompetitor by his seconds or either of them, or by any otherperson during the progress of any round. For a violation ofthis section the Referee may disqualify the competitor who is soadvised or coached.

10. The manner of judging shall be as follows: The twoJudges and Referee shall be stationed apart. At the end ofeach bout each Judge shall write the name of the competitorwho in his opinion has won, and shall hand the same to the

SrALniN(J\S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 125

Announcer (or Master of Ceremonies). In case the Judgesagree, the Master of Ceremonies shall announce the name of the

wmner; but in cases where the Judges disagree, the Master of

Ceremonies shall so inform the Referee, who shall thereuponhimself decide.

11. The Referee shall have power to give his casting votewhen the Judges disagree, to caution or disqualify a competitorfor infringing rules, or to stop a round in the event of either

man being knocked down, providing that the stopping of either

of the first two rounds shall not disqualify any competitor fromcompeting in the final round to decide the competition in the

event of either man showing so marked a superiority over the

other that a continuation of ' the contest would serve only to

show the loser's ability to take punishment. And the Refereecan order a further round, limited to two minutes, in the event

of the Judges disagreeing.

12. The decision of the Judges or Referee, as the case maybe, shall be final.

13. In all competitions the decision shall be given in favor of

the competitor who displays the best style and obtains the

greatest number of points. The points shall be : For attack,

direct clean hits with the knuckles of either hand, on any part of

the front or sides of the head, or body above the belt ; defence

guarding, slipping, ducking, counter-hitting or getting away.Where points are otherwise equal, consideration to be given the

man who does most of the leading off.

14. The Referee may disqualify a competitor who is boxingunfairly, by kicking, or hitting with the open glove, by hitting

with the inside or butt of the hand, the wrist or elbow, hitting

or catching hold below the waist, or hitting when down (one

knee and one hand or both knees on the floor), butting with

the head or shoulder, wrestling or roughing at the ropes, using

offensive and scurrilous language, or not obeying the orders of

the Referee.

15. The contestant who has last been defeated by the winnershall receive second prize ; and all who have been beaten by the

winners of either first or second place shall be entitled to com-pete for third place.

16. Any athlete who competes in a boxing contest of morefour rounds shall be suspended for such stated period as maybe determined by the Board of Managers of the Association of

the Amateur Athletic Union in whose territory the offence wascommitted.

17. In the event of any question arising not provided for in

these rules, the Referee to have full power to decide such ques-

tion or interpretation of rule.

126 SrALDlXG'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY.

WRESTLING RULESOF THE

AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNION.

CATCH-AS-CATCH-CAN.

1. In all competitions the ring shall be roped and of not less

than 12 feet or more than 24 feet square.2. Weights to be: Bantam, 105 lbs. and under; Feather, 115

lbs. and under; Light, 135 lbs. and under; Welter, 145 lbs. andunder, and Middle, 158 lbs. and under.

3. Any hold, grip, lock or trip allowed, except the hammerlock, strangling and full Nelson holds.

4. Nothing heavier than light slippers or rubbers withoutheels allowed on feet.

5. Both shoulders shall be on the floor at the same time to

constitute a fall.

6. A rest of not less than five nor more than ten minutesshall be allowed between each fall.

7. No striking, kicking, gouging, liair pulling, butting, strang-ling, or an\'thing that endangers life or limb, will be allowed.

8. Each contestant shall be entitled tO' the assistance of twoseconds only, and no advice or coaching shall be given to anycompetitor by his seconds or either of them, or by any otherperson, during the progress of any bout. ' Any violation of this

rule, or of Rule 7, by any contestant, or the refusal of any con-testant to break any hold when so ordered by the Referee, maybe punished by the Referee by the loss of the bout to the of-

fender and his exclusion from further competition,

9. Immediately before the competition each competitor whohas weighed in shall draw in person his number and compete asfollows: Have a preliminary round of as many contests as thetotal number of contestants can be divided by two. In case anycontestant does not compete in the preliminary series he shall

be allotted a number in the next series of bouts, so as to avoidthe possibility of again drawing a bye. This leaves 2, 4, 8 or16 contestants, and the bouts then proceed regularly with nobyes or uneven contests.

10. The contestant who has last been defeated by the winnershall receive second prize; and all who have been defeated bythe winners of either first or second place shall be entitled tocompete for third place

11. Duration of bouts shall be six minutes.


12. The Referee shall have full control of the competition,and his decision shall be final and without appeal.

13. A Timekeeper shall be appointed,

14. If, in the preliminary bouts, no fall has been obtained byeither contestant after the expiration of six minutes, the Refereemay award the bout to the contestant having shown the bestqualities ; or who evidently has acted mostly upon the offensive

;

or the Referee may, after allowing three minutes' rest, order asupplementary bout of three minutes. If, in the final bouts, a fall

has not been obtained at the expiration of six minutes, anotherbout of six minutes shall be ordered. If, at the expiration of this

second bout, a fall has not resulted, an additional bout of threeminutes shall be ordered ; if no fall, Referee shall award.

15. Contestants shall be weighed within one hour of thebeginning of the contest, and any contestant being overweightshall be rejected.

16. Any athlete who weighs in and then fails to compete,without an excuse satisfactory to the Games Committee, shall

be suspended for six months. All weighing in shall cease as soonas the first bout of the tournament on each night is commenced.

POTATO RACING RULES

The potato race shall consist of eight potatoes laid two yardsapart on a direct line. The first potato must be two yards fromthe receptacle. If the competitor should drop a potato in placing

it in the receptacle, he shall pick it up before touching anotherpotato, else he shall be disqualified. After all the potatoes are

placed in the receptacle, the finish will be a tape five yards behindthe receptacle. The receptacle shall be either a pail, basket, boxor can not over two feet in height and an opening not overthirty-six inches in circumference, and in handicap events the

marks should be made from the rear of the can. In all other

respects the Amateur Athletic Union rules shall govern.

128 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIKRARY.

GYMNASTIC RULESOF THE

AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNION

HORIZONTAL BAR, PARALLEL EARS. FLYING RINGS, VAULTING HORSE

(SIDE AND REAR) AND CLUB SWINGING.

1. The competition sliall l)c conducted by a jury composed of

three Judges, whose decisions shall be final and without appeal.

2. The Judges must place themselves on both sides of the

contestants, in order to observe their general form.

3. The contestants shall draw lots and then perform in

rotation.

4. Each competitor shall perform three exercises of his ownselection or combination.

5. Except in case of accident to the apparatus no secondtrials shall be allowed.

6 llie Judges shall mark, each for himself, in a ratio to five

points for a perfect performance, taking into consideration

:

I. The difficulty of the exercise. 2. The beauty of the combina-tion and its execution. 3. The general form of the contestant.

7. The winner of the competition shall be the one havingobtained the highest aggregate number of points, next highestsecond, and so on.

INDIAN CLUB SWINGING.

Clubs weighing three pounds each shall be used, and eachcontestant be allowed live minutes for a performance.

ROPE CLIMBING.

1. The rope, measured from the floor to a tambourine or bell

fastened above, shall be as nearly twenty-five feet as the heightof the hall will allow.

2. The start shall be by pistol shot, anrl the time taken whenthe contestant strikes the bell or tambourine.

3. Each contestant shall sit on the floor, with legs extendedin front, and shall not touch the floor with any part of his

person after the pistol shot.

4. Each contestant shall be allowed three trials.


AMERICAN WATER POLO RULES

Rule No. 1.—The Ball. The ball shall be the regulation

white rubber Association, not less than seven inches nor morethan eight mches in diameter, inflated about seven-eighths full,

and shall be inspected by the referee before putting it in play

to see that the intiation is as prescribed.

Rule No. 2.—The Playing Area. The playing area shall be

a space optional in size, but preferably 40x60 or 25x75 feet,

marked as follows : A mark on each side equally distant from

tile ends to show the centre. Marks four feet from each end,

on both sides of pool or playing area and imaginary linjs be-

tween these marks to be called the "four-foot lines." Markstwo feet from each end of the goals and imaginary lines from

them at right angles to the four-foot lines. The spaces so

bounded (four feet by eight feet) to be called "goal sections."

Marks fifteen feet from the ends and imaginary lines between

these marks to be called "fifteen-foot lines."

Rule No. 3.—The Goals. The goals shall be spaces four feet

long, twelve inches high, marked "Goal" in large letters, at each

end of the playing area, eighteen inches above the water and

equally distant from either side. To score a "goal" the goal

must be touched by the ball while it is in contact with the hand

of a player from the other side.

Rule No. 4.—The Teams. A.—A team shall consist of six

men, with two reserve men who may be substituted any time

the ball is not in plav. A player leaving the game cannot return.

No prize shall be given to a member of the team who does not

actively participate in the game.

B.—The start shall be made by both teams lining up at

their respective ends, and the ball shall be placed in the centre

of the tank or pool bv the referee and held there with a pole

fitted to a ring until 'the whistle is blown, start for the ball

being made only at sound of the whistle. In case of a false

start teams shall line up as before. Three false starts constitute

a foul.

C—After each goal and after time has been called by the

referee for the purpose of cautioning general fouling, repair-

ing of suits, introducing- of substitutes, or takmg a player

130 SPALDINTrS ATHLETIC LIIJKAKY.

from the game, the teams shall line up as at the start o^ thegame. The referee, when he Imds it necessary to caution one ormore players may stop and start the game without liiiing up, if

the general positions of ball and players remain unchanged.

Rule No. 5.—The Captains. The captains shall be playing' members of the teams and shall toss for choice of ends, at

start of play. The ends shall be changed in the second half

and tossed for again if an extra period be played. The captainof either team may call for time at any period of the game, for

the purpose of repairing suits and introducing substitutes, pro-

vided his side is in possession of the ball, by raising his handand calling "time." All protests to officials must come throughthe captains. Any player questioning the decision of the officials

shall be reprimanded for the first offence, and may be dis-

qualified from further participation in the game for a secondoffence.

Rule No. 6.—The Time. The time of play shall be sixteen

minutes' actual play, divided into two halves of eight minuteseach, with an intermission of five minutes between. Time occu-pied by disputes, repairing suits, replacing men and lining up for

a new start shall not be counted as time of play. In case of a

tie score at the end of the second half, extra periods shall beplayed until one side scores, this score deciding the game. Timeof play may be shortened or intermission lengthened by mutualagreement of captains, except in championship games.

Rule No. 7.—The Officials. A.—There shall be a referee

and four goal judges. Each team shall appoint two goal judges,

one to serve at each goal. It shall be the duty of the goal judgesto notify the referee upon a goal being scored and only in case

the judges disagree shall the referee have the power to decide

whether the goal be fairly made or not. The judges may call

the attention of the referee to fouls that escape his notice.

B.^The referee shall decide all fouls and shall caution the

teams for the first offense and shall give the offended side a

free try for goal for each succeeding foul. His decision is final

and without appeal.

C.—The referee shall report in writing to the Registration

Committee of the Association in whose territory the game is

held, all players who are excluded from the game for any cause,

giving full particulars of the occurrence.

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D.—In all championship games the referee shall be appointedby the Championship Committee.

Rule No. 8.—The Ball in Play. A.—Tlic ball shall be

kept on or as near the surface as possible and shall never inten-

tionally be carried under water. Under no circumstances shall

the man swim more than eight feet under water with the ball,

and then only when forced under hv an opponent. No goalcan be scored on an under-water pass.

B.—The ball going out of the playing area shall be returned'to the place from which it was thrown and given to the oppositeteam unless this places them in possession of the ball withintheir opponents' four-foot line, when they shall receive theball on the fifteen-foot line.

Rule No. 9.—The Players. A.—No player shall be allowedinside the four-foot line until the ball is within it, the goaltenders, two in number, of the defending side alone being exemptfrom this rule. When the ball is within this line the goaltenders shall not be allowed artificial support other than thebottom of the pool or playing area. Exception : When one of

the defending or one of the attacking players enters the four-

foot zone b}^ mistake, and corrects it at once, the mistake in

no way affecting the play, the foul shall not be counted.

B.—No pla^'er shall tackle an opponent unless, said opponentis within four feet of the ball, except when the ball is inside

the goal section, when indiscriminate tackling within that spaceis allowed. A player, in covering an opponent, may block himbut shall not lay hands on him except as above.

C—No player shall hold onto the sides or ends of the tankexcept for the purpose of resting and shall take no part in the

play while resting.

D.—A player put out of the game on account of rough-ness or continued fouling, cannot return to the game at theexpiration of his time limit if the ball is within his ownfifteen-foot line in possession of his opponents, nor can he re-

enter the game until the ball so held passes out of the said

fifteen-foot line.

Rule No. 10.—Fouls. A foul is the breaking of any rule.

It shall be a foul to tackle an opponent not within four feet of

the ball or to cross the four-foot line ahead of the ball unless

forced over by an opponent ; or to hold onto the sides of the


tank except for the purpose of resting, or to tackle an opponentby the costume. Unnecessary rough work, such as slugging,

kicking, continuing to tackle a player after time has been called

or the play stopped for any cause, may in the discretion of the

referee, cither be counte ^ an ordinary foul, or he may put the

ofifender or offenders oiU ^ \(ie game for a specified period of

time, or until a goal is scored or the half ends. During a free

try for goal, if a man is put out of the game no player shall

replace him inside the fifteen-foot line until the free try ends.

Exceptions.—Tf the defending side fouls after the ball is

within their four-foot line and the goal is scored the foul

shall not be counted. If, however, the attacking side fails at the

goal they shall at once be given a free trv. If the attacking side

fouls and before the foul is called they make a goal the loss

of this goal shall be the only penalty and no free try shall

be given the offended side.

Rule No. 11.—Free Try. A "free try" for goal is givenby lining up three men from the offended side outside their op-

ponents' fifteen-foot line with the ball, and three men from the

offending side behind their four-foot line, when the offendedside may try for goal until one is scored or the ball g:oes out-

side the fifteen-foot line. Only three men from each side shall

be within the fifteen-foot line until after the "free try" ends, i. e.,

until the goal is made or the ball passes outside the fifteen-foot

line, when play is resumed by all players.

Rule No. 12.—Stopping Play. When for any reason the

referee wishes to call time or stop the play during the half, a

pistol shall be fired. This signal shall immediately render the

ball dead, and the ball so stopped shall not again be put in play

except by the referee.

IGOAL

I

GOALSECTION

4 Ft. Line

15 Ft, Line

Centre Line

15 Ft, Line

4 Ft. Line

GOALSECTION

IGOAL

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Sl'ALDINCS ATIILKTIC LIBRARY.

RELAY RACING RULES

1. A line shall bo drawn twenty feet in front of each starting

line. Between these two lines each runner must touch the

succeeding runner. Failure to do this shall disqualify the teamin that event. There shall be Judges of Relay Racing whoseduties it shall be to see that all touches are properly made.

2. The same rules with reference to fouling, coaching orimpeding a runner in any manner, apply to relay racing as to

ether running events.

3. In the case of a handicap relay race, the runner on the first

relay is granted the total handicap allowed each team.

4. No member of a relay team, in order to relieve his teammate, can run back of the line. No man can run two relays in

any one team.

5. Only those are allowed to run in the fnial heat of a RelayRace who have competed in the trial heats.

6. The positions of the leams must be drawn for.

7. In all Relay Races an announcement must be made as to

what distance each man is to run in his relay. Any man failing

to run the distance required shall cause his team to be disqualified.

And the failing of an} one man to run his full relay shall causethe team to be disqualified.

ExrLANATICN.

Paragraph 2. Each runner must actually touch the succeedingrunner ; overlapping or making an attempt and failing cannot beconsidered a touch-off. The twenty feet in fr(nit is given for

the sole purpose of making a man wait to be touched and thereferee has no other alternative than to disqualify an athlete

who fails to touch the succeeding runner on his attempt, whichlatter, however, shall start from the starting line.


ARTICLES OF ALLIANCEBETWEEN THE

NORTH AMERICAN GYMNASTIC UNION(TUKNEKI5UND)

AND THE

AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNION of the UNITED STATES.

This Alliance is formed in llie manner following:

I.

REPRESENTATION OF N.A.G.U. AT MEETINGS OF A.A.U.

At all meetings of the Amatenr Athletic Union the NorthAmerican Gymnastic Union shall be entitled to representation bynot more than fonr delegates, or duly appointed alternates of suchdelegates, having, collectively, one vote.

II.

CONTINUOUS REPRESENTATION N.A.G.U. UPON BOARD OF GOVERNORS

OF A.A.U.

From among these delegates one shall be chosen, in the mannerand for such period as provided by the Constitution of the Ama-teur Athletic Union, to be a member of the Board of Governorsof the Amateur Athletic Union, and having voice and vote, priv-

ileges and duties equal to the other members of said Board in

all matters which come before it, in accordance with the Consti-

tution of the Amateur Athletic Union.

III.

CONTINUOUS REPRESENTATION OF A.A.U. IN ATHLETIC COMMITTPZE

OF N.A.G.U.

The Amateur Athletic Union shall be entitled to representation

in the North American Gymnastic Union by means of a delegate

to be appointed by the Board of Governors, in the same mannerand for the same period as the standing committees of the Boardof Governors of the Amateur Athletic Union, said representative

to be a member of the General Committee on Athletics (Tech-nisches Comite) of the North American Gymnastic Union, andshall be entitled to voice and vote in his own discretion upon all

matters which come before it.

136 SI'ALI)1X(;S ATIILI-riC liukaky.

IV.

ELIGIBILITY OF N.A.G.U. MEMBERS IN A.A.U. COMPETITIONS.

Members of the club members of the North American Gym-nastic Union shall be subject to test as to their cligil)ility to par-ticipate in athletic competitions approved by the Amateur AthleticI'nicm exclusively, by the conditions of competition prescribedby the Constitution of the Amateur Athletic Union.

V.

ELIGIBILITY OF A.A.IT. MEMBERS IN N.A.G.U. COMPETITIONS.

Clubs or members of the club members of the Amateur AthleticUnion, may participate in the athletic competitions of the NorthAmerican Gymnastic Union, its District Associations (Bezirke)or Clubs (Vereinc), when they conform to all the requirementsof the Rules and Regulations governing such competitions, in thesame manner as other competitors, or under such modification ofsaid Rules and Regulations as may be approved by the authorityunder which such competitions are held.

VI.

TERM INABILITY OF ALLIANCE.

These Articles of Alliance shall be terminable by cither partywhen, upon thirty days" written notice to the other, it vohuitarilywithdraws therefroiiL

VII.

The agitation for the introduction of a comprehensive systemof physical education in the public schools of the cities of theUnited States engaged in by the North American GymnasticUnion is hereby endorsed, and the co-operation of the AmateurAthletic Union to its realization is herewith earnestly pledged.

Hugo Muencii, President North American G.U.Harry McMillan, President A.A.U.Max Hem pel. Secretary North American G.U.J. E. Sullivan, Secretary A.A.U.



ATHLETIC LEAGUE OF YOUNG MEN'S CHR1STL\NASSOCL^TIONS OF NORTH AMERICA

AXD THE


I. At all meetings of the Amateur Athletic Union the Athletic

League of Young Men's Christian Associations shall he entitled

to representation by not more than four delegates, or duly elected

alternates of such delegates, having, collectively, one vote.

II. From among these delegates one shall be chosen to be a

member of the Board of Governors of the Amateur Athletic Union,who shall have voice, vote and privilege equal to the other mem-bers of said Board upon matters coming before it.

HI. All members of Amateur Athletic Union clubs entering

Young Men's Christian Association League games shall be gov-erned by the rules of the Athletic League of Young Men's Chris-

tian Associations, but members of Young Men's Christian Asso-ciations entering any games given under the rules of the AmateurAthletic Union shall be governed by the rules of the AmateurAthletic Union.

IV. No member of any Young Men's Christian Association

which is enrolled as a member of the Athletic League of YoungMen's Christian Associations of North America shall be allowed

to compete for any club in the Amateur Athletic Union, provided

he has within one year competed for such Young Men's Christian

Association, except the consent of the governing body of such

Young Men's Christian Association be obtained.

V. No member of any Amateur Athletic Union club shall be

allowed to represent any Young Men's Christian Association in

games of any local branch of the Young Men's Christian Asso-ciation Athletic League, provided he has within one year competedfor any Amateur Athletic Union club, excepting with the consent

of the Board of Governors of the athletic club which he las<-

represented.

VI. Each party to this Alliance shall respect and enforce the

penalties, suspensions and disqualifications imposed by the other

party.

198 SrALDINcrS ATHLETIC LIIUl.'.ItY.

VII. Only thdse local Young Men's Christian Associations or

branches which are enrolled as bona fide members oi the Athletic

League of Young Men's Christian Associations shall be entitled

to the privileges and protection of this affiliation.

VIII. These Articles of Alliance may be terminated by either

party upon thirty days' written notice to the other.

For the Amateur Athletic Union,

Harry McIMillan, President.

James E. Sullivan, Secretary.

For the Athletic League of the Young Men's Christian Asso-ciations of North America,

Frederic B. Pratt,

Chairman of the Governing Committee^

.SPALDIX(rS ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 139


INTERCOLLEGIATE ASSOCIATION OF AMATEURATHLETES OE AMERICA

AND THE


I. At all meetings of the Amateur Athletic Union the Inter-

collegiate Association of Amateur Athletes of America shall beentitled to representation by not more than four delegates, or

duly elected alternates of such delegates, having, collectively,

one vote.

II. From among these delegates one shall be chosen to becomea member of the Board of Governors of the Amateur Athletic

Union, who -shall have voice, vote and privilege equal to the

other members of said Board upon matters coming before it.

III. All members of Amateur Athletic Union clubs enteringIntercollegiate games shall be governed by the rules of the Inter-

collegiate Association of Amateur Athletes of America ; but mem-bers of Association colleges entering Amateur Athletic Uniongames sliall be governed by the rules of the Amateur Athletic

Union.IV. These Articles of Alliance shall be terminable by either


(Duly executed by Presidents and Secretaries of Intercollegiate

Association of Amateur Athletes of America and Amateur Ath-lete Union.)

140 SPALDING'S ATITLETIf" I.ir.KAllV.


MILITARY ATHLETIC LEAGUEAND THE


I. At all meetings of the Amateur Athletic Union the MilitaryAthletic League shall be entitled to representation by not morethan four delegates, or duly elected alternates of such delegates,

having, collectively, one vote.

II. From among these one shall be chosen to become a mem-ber of the Board of Governors of the Amateur Athletic Union,who shall have voice, vote and privilege equal to the othermembers of said Board upon all matters coming before it.

III. All games open only to members of the Military Athletic

League shall be held under Military Athletic League rules; butgames open to all amateurs shall be held under rules of theAmateur Athletic Union, and in games where both closed andopen events are given, the rules of the Military Athletic Leagueshall apply to the closed events and the rules of the AmateurAthletic Union to all others. The sanction and registration re-

quirements of the Amateur Athletic Union shall not apply to

]\Iilitary Athletic League closed events.IV. Each party to this Alliance shall respect and enforce all

penalties of suspension and disqualification inflicted by the otherparty.

V. Competition by members of Military Athletic League or-

ganizations in closed games under its rules shall not be con-sidered as competition from a club, as restricted by Article X.,

Section 2, of the Constitution of the Amateur Athletic Union.VT. These Articles of Alliance shall be terminated by either

party upon thirty days' notice to the other.

C. H. LuscoMB, President Military A.L.John J. Dixon, Recording Secretary Military A.L.Harry McMillan, President A.A.U.J. E. Sullivan, Secretary A.A.U.

SPALDING'S ATHLETIC Lir.KAKV. 141

ARTICLES OF ALL1AN<^EBETWEEN THE

NATIONAL CYCLING ASSOCIATION

AND THE


I. All cycling events in championship or other open meetingsof the Amateur Athletic Union, or its associations or clubs, shall

be given under the rules of the National Cycling Association, andall athletic events in any meeting given under the permit of theNational Cycling Association, shall be under the rules of the

Amateur Athletic Union.II. No athletic games, meetings, benefits or entertainments,

which include or are held in connection with a cycling event orevents, shall be recognized by the Amateur Athletic Union or byany of its associations in any case where a permit for suchcycling event or events shall have been or shall be withheld or

refused by the National Cycling Association, and in all cases

where such athletic games, meetings, benefits or entertainmentsshall have been or shall be inadvertently recognized, the permitor recognition thereof shrdl be forthwith cancelled and annulled.No cycling event which is included in or run in connection withany programme of athletic games, meetings, benefits or enter-

tainments, shall be recognized by the National Cycling Associa-tion in any case where permit or recognition of such games,meetings, benefits or entertainments shall have been or shall

be withheld or refused by the Amateur Athletic Union, or byany of its associations, and in every case where cycling event oreve:nts shall have been or shall be inadvertently recognized bythe National Cycling Association, such permit shall be forthwithcancelled and annulled.

III. Each party to this Alliance shall respect and enforce all

penalties of suspension or disqualification inflicted by the otherparty.

IV. In case of a disagreement between the National CyclingAssociation and the Amateur Athletic Union upon any pointcovered by these articles, the same shall be submitted to threearbitrators, one to be selected by the Amateur Athletic Union.

V. At all meetings of the Amateur Athletic Union theNational Cycling Association shall be entitled to representation

142 SrALDIX(r.S ATIILKTIC l.IliKAKV.

by not more than four delegates or duly elected alternates of

such delegates, having, collectively, one vote.

From among these delegates one shall be chosen to become a

member of the Board of Governors of the Amateur AthleticUnion, who shall have voice, vote and privilege equal to the

other members of said Board upon all matter coming before it.

VI. This Alliance shall be terminable by either party uponthirty days' notice to the other.

VII. This Alliance shall take effect when ratified by the repre-

sentative governing boards of the organizations party thereto,

and duly signed by the presidents of the Amateur Athletic Unionand the National Cycling Association.

The National Cvcling Association,

ByGeorge J. Cooke, President.

A. G. Batchelder, Chairman of Board of Control.

The Amateur Athletic Union,

E. E. Babb, President.

James E. Sullivan. Secretary.

{Note.—Paragraph V was inserted in above articles August21, 1907.)



AMATEUR FENCERS' LEAGUE OF AMERICA

AND THE


I. At all meetings of the Amateur Athletic Union the Ama-teur Fencers' League shall be entitled to representation by not

more than four delegates, or duly elected alternates of such dele-

gates, having, collectively, one vote.

il. From among these delegates one shall be chosen to becomea member of the Board of Governors of the Amateur Athletic

Union, who shall have vote, voice and privilege equal to the

other members of said Board upon all matters coming before it.

III. All members of the clubs of the Amateur Athletic Unionentering competitions of the Fencers' League shall be governedby the rules of the Fencers' League, and members of the Fencers'

League competing in Amateur Athletic Union games shall be

governed by the rules of the Amateur Athletic Union.IV. The Amateur Athletic Union further agrees that all

fencing championships and fencing competitions of any character,

open or closed, shall be held under the rules of the Fencers'

League.V. Each party of this Alliance shall respect and enforce all

penalties of suspension and disqualification inflicted by the

other.

VI. These Articles of Alliance shall be terminated by either

party upon thirty days' notice to the other party.

Signed on behalf of the Fencers' League,

Graeme M. Hammond, President.

W. Scott O'Connor, Secretary.

Signed on behalf of the Amateur Athletic Union of the United

States,Jos. B. Maccabe, President

James E. Sullivan^ Secretary.

Dated, New York, October i6, 1905.



FEDERATION OF A^IERICAN MOTORCYCLISTSAND THE


I. At all meetings of the Amateur Athletic Union the Federa-tion of American Motorcyclists shall be entitled to representation

by not more than four delegates, or duly elected alternates ofsuch delegates, having, collectively, one vote.

II. From among these delegates one shall be chosen to becomea member of the Board of Governors of the Amateur Athletic

Union, who shall have vote, voice and privilege equal to the othermembers of the said BoLrd upon all matters coming before it.

III. All members of the clubs of the Amateur Athletic Union,or registered athletes of the Associations of the Amateur AthleticUnion, entering competitions of the Federation of AmericanMotorcyclists, shall be governed by the rules of the Federationof American Motorcyclists, and members of the Federation of

American Motorcyclists competing in Amateur Athletic Uniongames shall be governed by the rules of the Amateur AthleticUnion.

IV. The Amateur Athletic Union further agrees that all

motorcycling championships and motorcycling competitions ofany character, open or closed, shall be held under the rules ofthe Federation of American Alotorcyclists.

V. Each party of this Alliance shall respect and enforce all

penalties of suspension or disqualification inflicted by the other.

VI. In case of a disagreement between the Federation ofAmerican Motorcyclists and the Amateur Athletic Union uponany point covered by these articles the same shall be submittedto three arbitrators, one to be selected by each party and the thirdby such representatives.

VII. 'JMiese articles of Alliance shall be terminated by eitherparty upon thirty days' notice to the other party.

Signed on behalf of the Federation of American Motor-cyclists,

R. G. Betts, President.H. J. Wehman, Secretary.

Signed on behalf of the Amateur Athletic Union,

J. B. Maccabe, President.

J. E. Sullivan, Secretary.

SPALDING'S ATHI-ETir LIBRARY. 145


ATHLETIC LEAGUE OF THE CATHOLIC YOUNG MEN'SNATIONAL UNION

AND THE


I. At all meetings of the Amateur Athletic Union the Ath-letic League of the Catholic Young Men's National Union shall

be entitled to representation by not more than four delegates,

or duly elected alternates of such delegates, having, collectively,

one vote.

II. From among these one shall be chosen to become a mem-ber of the Board of Governors of the Amateur Athletic Union,who shall have voice, vote and privilege equal to the other mem-bers of the said Board upon all matters coming before it.

III. All games open only to members of organizations enrolled

in the Athletic League of the Catholic Young Men's NationalUnion shall be governed by the rules of the Athletic League of

the Catholic Young Men's National Union, but members of or-

ganizations enrolled in the Athletic League of the Catholic

Young Men's National Union entering games given under the

rules of the Amateur Athletic Union shall be governed by the

rules of the Amateur Athletic Union.IV. No member of any organization which is enrolled in the

Athletic League of the Catholic Young Men's National Unionshall be allowed to compete for any club in the Amateur Ath-letic Union within one year after he has represented in anycompetition an organization enrolled in the Athletic League ofthe Catholic Young Men's National Union.

V. No member of any Amateur Athletic Union Club shall beallowed to represent any organization enrolled in the Athletic

League of the Catholic Young Men's National Union in gamesheld under the authority or sanction of the Athletic League of

the Catholic Young Men's National Union within three monthsafter he has represented in competition any Amateur Athletic

Union Club ; but no athlete who so represents a school, highschool, college, or any other institution of learning, shall therebybe debarred from representing, at the same time, an organization

146 SPALDIXrrS ATITLETir TJP.RARY.

enrolled in the Catholic Amateur Athletic League in games openonly to members of the said Catholic Amateur Athletic League.VL Sanctions must be obtained from the Amateur Athletic

L^nion for all meets held by any organization enrolled in the

Athletic League of the Catholic Young Men's National Unionat which persons other than members of organizations enrolled

in the said Athletic League of the Catholic Young Men's Na-tional Union shall be allowed to take part, but no charge for

such sanction shall be made and all such meets shall be gov-erned by the rules of the Amateur Athletic Union.VIL Each party to this Alliance shall respectfully enforce the

penalties, suspensions and disqualifications imposed by the other

party, but offenders against Amateur Athletic Union rules maybe reinstated only by the Amateur Athletic Union.VI IL These Articles of Alliance may be terminated by either


For the Amateur Athletic Union

—

James E. Sullivan, President.

John J. Dixon, Secretary-Treasurer.

For the Catholic Amateur Athletic League

—

Michael J. Slattery, President.

W. C. Sullivan, Chairman Governing Board.

147SPAT.DINcrS ATHLETIC LIBRARY.


AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNION of the UNITED STATES

AND THE

INTERNATIONAL SKATING UNION OE AMERICA.

I. The Amateur Athletic Union of the United States of Amer-ica and the International Skating Union of America mutuallyrecognize each other as the sole governing bodies of athletics andskating in America.

II. It is further agreed that the International Skating Unionand its allied bodies do hereby recognize the Amateur AthleticUnion of the LTnited States as the sole controlling body overathletic sports in America, and further agree to recognize thedecisions, rulings, disqualifications and suspensions of the AmateurAthletic Union.

III. The Amateur Athletic Union of the United States and its

allied bodies do hereby recognize the International Skating Unionof America and its allied bodies as having sole control over ice

and roller skating throughout America, and further agree to

recognize the decisions, rulings, suspensions and disqualifications

of the International Skating Union.IV. It is understood and agreed that all games of Basket Ball

shall be held under the exclusive jurisdiction of the AmateurAthletic Union of the United States.

V. These articles of alliance may be terminated by either partyupon thirty days' notice to the other party.

For the Amateur Athletic Union

—


John J. Dixon, Secretary.

For the International Skating Union— . .

David H. Slayback, President.Fred H. Tucker, Jr., Secretary.

148 SI'ALDINfrS ATHLETIC MI?K.\HY.


AMATEUR ATHLETIC FEDERATION OF CANADAAND THE


I. At all meetings of the Amateur Athletic LTnion of the

United States, the Amateur Athletic Federation of Canada shall

be entitled to representation by not more than four delegates,

or duly elected alternates of such delegates, having collectively,

one vote.

II. From among these delegates one shall be chosen to

become a member of the Board of Governors of the AmateurAthletic Union, who shall have voice, vote and privilege equal

to the other members of said Board upon all matters comingbefore it.

III. All athletic games, open or closed, where athletes com-pete or exhibit, held in Canada, shall be held under the rules

and sanction of the Amateur Athletic Federation of Canada, andall athletic games, open or closed, where athletes compete orexhibit, which are open -to amateur athletes of the United States,

shall be held under the rules and sanction of the AmateurAthletic Union of the United States.

IV. Amateur athletes from the L"^nited States, competing or

exhibiting in athletic sports in Canada, shall compete under the

rules of the Amateur Athletic Federation of Canada, and amateurathletes from Canada competing or exhibiting at athletic gamesin the United States, shall compete under the rules of theAmateur Athletic Union of the United States.

V. Athletes from Canada, registered with the AmateurAthletic Federation of Canada as an amateur shall be acceptedas an amateur by the Amateur Athletic Union of the UnitedStates, and athletes from the United States, registered with theAmateur Athletic Union, shall be accepted as imateurs by the

Amateur Athletic Federation of Canada, and be eligible to com-pete in all games sanctioned bv the Amateur Athletic Union.

VI. Each party of the alliance agrees to furnish completelists of sanctioned athletic games from time to time, and noregistered athlete shall be allowed to compete under any rules

but those of the Amateur Athletic Union in the United States,

and the Amateur Athletic Federation in Canada.


VII. Each party to this alliance shall respect and enforce all

penalties of suspension and disqualification inflicted by the otherparty.

VIII. These articles of alliance shall be terminated by either

party upon thirty days' notice to the other.

Signed on behalf of the Amateur Athletic Federation of

Canada

—

Victor E. Buchanan, President.

C A. Sprigings, Secretary.

Signed on behalf of the Amateur Athletic Union of the UnitedStates

—


John J. Dixon, Secretary.


FORM OF CONSTITUTION FOR ACTIVEASSOCIATIONS

ARTICLE I.

NAME.This organization shall be known as the

ARTICLE II.

OBJECTS.

The objects of this Association are:1. To foster and improve amateur athletics throughout its ter-

ritory, in accordance with the standards and under the rulesprescribed by the Amateur Athletic Union.

2. To protect and promote the mutual interests of its mem-bers.

3. To institute, regulate and award the amateur athletic cham-pionship of this Association.

ARTICLE III.

TERRITORY.

Until (i) the members of this Association shall fall belowfour in number; or (2) until the Amateur Athletic Union, underthe provisions of its Constitution, shall allot a portion or por-tions of said territory to a new association or to new associa-

tions formed therein and admitted to active membership in said

Amateur Athletic Union, the territory under the jurisdiction ofthis Association shall be

ARTICLE IV.

MEMBERSHIP.

1. The membership of this Association shall be limited to

amateur organizations promoting some branch or branches ofamateur athletic sports.

2. This Association, through its Board of Managers, shall bethe sole judge of the qualilications cf applicants for membershipherein and of the qualitication of members to continue herein.

3. Each member of this Association shall be sole judge of thequalifications of individuals to become and continue members ofsuch organization.

4. Applications for membership shall be in the form pre-

scribed by the By-Laws of this Association, and acceptance of

Sr.\T,DINr.S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 151

membership sliall l)md such organization to abide by the Consti-

tution, By-Laws and Rules of the Amateur Athletic Union andof this Association, and to accept and enforce all decisions af-

fecting or relating to such organization that may be made pur-

suant thereto by the Board of Governors of the A. A. U., or bythe Board of Managers of this Association.

5. Any violation by any member of this Association of the

Constitution. By-Lav^s or Rules of this Association, or order of

its Board of Managers made in conformity therewith shall ren-

der such member liable to suspension by the Board of Managers,until the next annual or special meeting of this Association, andto expulsion by a two-thirds vote of all the members represented

at such meeting.

ARTICLE V.

REPRESENTATION OF MEMBERS.

1. Every member of this Association must appoint three dele-

gates to represent it at meetings of this Association, and such

delegates must be members in good standing of such organiza-

tion and may also appoint three alternates of such delegates, whomust be members of such organization or of some other memberin this Association, except that no member of the Board of Man-agers shall be appointed an alternate. All the representatives of

one member shall collectively have one vote. All delegates andalternates shall represent their respective organizations until

withdrawn.2. The appointment of every delegate and alternate shall be

in writing, duly certified by the chief executive officer or secre-

tary of the appointing member.3. All members of the Board of Managers shall be elected

from the duly appointed delegates. No alternate shall be elected

a member of the Board.

4. Election of members of the Board of Managers shall only

occur at the annual meeting and by a majority vote of organiza-

tions represented and entitled to vote, except that the Boardof Managers shall have power to fill vacancies,^ arising from any

cause, from among the delegates to the Association.

5. Any member may at any time, by written notice, addressed

to the Secretary-Treasurer of the Association and signed by

the chief executive officer or secretary of such member, with-

draw any or all of its delegates, provided a like number of newlyappointed delegates be at the same time substituted for those

withdrawn; and if any delegate thus withdrawn be at the time

n member of the Board of Managers, the Board shall fill the

vacancy as provided in Section 4 of this Article.

152 Sl'ALUlNGS ATHLETIC LUUIAUY.

ARTICLE VI.

MANAGEMENT.

The management of the afYairs of this Association shall be

delegated to a Board of Managers, consisting of not more than

fifteen members.The Board of Managers so chosen, shall, from among their

number, elect a President, Vice-President, and a Secretary-

Treasurer, each of whom shall serve for a term of one year or

until his successor is chosen, and each of whom shall performthe duties prescribed by the By-Laws.

ARTICLE VII.

DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS.

The Board of Managers shall, in addition to the duties andpowers elsewhere in this Constitution prescribed, have power andit shall be their duty

:

1. To admit to membership any organization eligible underthis Constitution applying therefore, if they deem proper.

2. To impose and enforce penalties for any violation of the

Constitution or By-Laws of this Association.

3. To reject any entries (if deemed objectionable) at any As-sociation Championship meeting, and to delegate this power to

its committees.

4. To remove from office, by a two-thirds vote, any memberof the Board of Managers who, by neglect of duty, or by conduct

tending to impair his usefulness as a member of such Board,

shall be deemed to have forfeited his position.

5. To fill all vacancies in the Board of Managers occurring

from any cause.

6. To collect the dues and funds of the Association and to

expend the same.

7. To call regular and special meetings of this Association,

and to fix the time and place for holding all meetings not fixed

by this Constitution.

8. To institute, locate, conduct and manage all Association

championship meetings.

9. To explain, define and interpret any provision of the Con-stitution or By-Laws of this Association, upon request of a

member.ARTICLE Vin.

JURISDICTION.

This Association shall have jurisdiction throughout its terri-

tory over the athletic sports and exercises enumerated in the

Constitution of the Amateur Athletic Union, and subject to the


provisions of such Constitution, By-Laws and Rules relating

thereto.ARTICLE IX.

CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION.

I. The conditions of competition in and the rules governingany athletic meeting, game or entertainment given or sanctionedby this Association or its members, shall be those prescribed in

the Constitution, By-Laws, and Rules of the Amateur Athletic

Union; provided, however, that any member may reject from its

games any entry deemed objectionable.

No person shall be eligible to compete in any AssociationChampionships, except by unanimous vote of the Board of Man-agers, unless he is a member of one of the members of the

Association.

ARTICLE X.

DUES AND EXPENSES.

1. Every club member shall annually pay to the Secretary-

Treasurer, at least ten days before the annual meeting, $7.50 as

annual dues;provided, that every applicant for membership shall

remit with its application to the Secretary-Treasurer the amountof its annual dues.

2. A failure to pay said dues within the time prescribed shall

operate to prevent a representation of and a vote by the delin-

quent member at any meeting of the Association ; and a con-

tinued indebtedness for dues or other charges for a period of

three months, shall operate as a loss of membership by the de-

linquent member.3. The receipts from all sources shall be devoted to defraying

the cost of Association championship medals or other tokens,

annual dues to the Amateur Athletic Union, and for printing

and other necessary expenses incurred by the Board for this

Association. All expenses incurred by delegates in attending

meetings of this Association and by members of the Board of

Managers in attending meetings of the Board, may be paid bytheir respective clubs from which such delegates or managerswere appointed or chosen.

ARTICLE XI.

MEETINGS OF THE ASSOCIATION.

1. The annual meeting of this Association shall be held onthe third Monday in September in each year.

2. Special meetings of this Association may be called by a

majority vote of the Board of Managers, and upon the written

request of at least one-third of all members of this Association

154 SrALDINC/S ATHLETIC LIBRARY.

must be called, the notice to contain the date and location of

such meeting, and a statement of the object thereof.

3. Fifteen days' notice of every meetnig of this Associationshall be mailed by the Secretary-Treasurer at the time fixed

by this Article to the Secretary, every member of this Associa-tion, and every such member shall promptly notify the Secretary-Treasurer of this Association of any change in office or addressof its Secretary; and a notice mailed by the Secretary-Treasurerof this Association to the address last given by such membershall be deemed a full compliance on his part with the require-ments of this Constitution and of the By-Laws hereunder, as to

sending such notices.

4. At the meetings of this Association the following shall bethe order of business

:

(i) Roll Call of Delegates.

(2) Reading of Minutes.

(3) Report of Board of Managers.(4) Secretary-Treasurer's Report.

(5) Reports of Committees.(6) Resolutions, Orders and General Business.

(7) Election of Handicapper or Handicappers.(8) Election of Board of Managers (if annual meeting).(9) Adjournment.

5. In the interval between two annual meetings of the Asso-ciation, any action that might be lawfully taken at a special

meeting may be so taken by mail or telegraph vote, provided that

where this constitution requires a majority vote, the vote so

taken must, to be effective, be a majority vote of all members ofthe Association voting, and where this Constitution requires a

two-thirds vote, the vote so taken must, to be effective, be atwo-thirds vote of all members of the Association voting, andprovided, further, that in every instance such mail or telegrapli

vote shall be taken by the Secretary-Treasurer, and the ballots

of each member must be preserved in his files.

ARTICLE XII.

PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF MANAGERS.1. The annual meeting of the Board of Managers shall be

convened as soon as possible after the adjournment of the an-nual meeting of this Association.

2. Special meetings may be called by the President upon notless than ten daN's' notice being given by the Secretary-Treasurerto each member of the Board of such meeting and of the object

SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. '-55

thereof. At any such meeting the members of the Board an-swering roll call shall constitute a quorum.

3. In the interval between two meetings of the Board, anyaction that might be lawfudly taken at a special meeting of theBoard may be so taken by mail vote, provided that where this

Constitution requires a majority vote, the vote so taken must.to be effective, be a majority vote of all members of the Boardvoting; and where this Constitution requires a two-thirds vote,

the vote so taken must, to be effective, be a two-thirds vote ofall members of the Board voting; and provided, that in caseswhere the President may deem it necessary, a vote may be takenby telegraph instead of mail ; in such cases the vote to close

within forty-eight hours, and provided, further, that in every in-

stance, such mail or telegraph vote shall be taken by the Secre-tary-Treasurer, and the ballots of each member of the Boardmust be preserved in his files.

ARTICLE XIII.

AMENDMENTS.1, No amendment shall be made to this Constitution at any

meeting except by a two-thirds vote of the members represented;

or by a mail vote except by a two-thirds vote of all the membersof the Association. And before a vote is taken on any proposedamendment, by mail vote or at a meeting, the said proposedamendment must have been submitted to the Board of Managers,and at least thirty days' notice thereof given by the Board to

all members of the Association.

2. No amendment shall take effect until approved by a major-ity of the Board of Governors of the Amateur Athletic Union.

156 SPALDINGS ATHLETIC LIBRARY.

FORM OF BY-LAWS FOR ACTIVEASSOCIATIONS

ARTICLE I.

MANAGERS.

1. The Board of Managers of the Association shall consist

of members.2. Said Board of Managers shall be elected by ballot at each

annual meeting of this Association by a majority vote of the

clubs legally represented, and shall hold office for one year, or

until their successors are elected.

3. Vacancies in the Board of Managers shall be filled by the

Board until the next annual meeting.

ARTICLE n.

OFFICERS.

1. The officers of this Association, viz.. President, Vice-Presi-

dent, Secretary-Treasurer, shall be elected by ballot by a major-ity vote at the annual meeting of the Board of Managers.

2. The President may order meetings of the Board of Man-agers where and when he shall deem necessary ; shall preside at

all meetings of said Board and of the Association, and generally

shall perform such other duties as appertain to the office of

President.

3. The Vice-President shall have the power to perform the

duties of the President in the absence or inability to act of the

latter.

4. The Secretary-Treasurer shall keep the records of the As-sociation and the Board of Managers, conduct all official cor-

respondence ; issue notice of all meetings of this Association andsaid Board, keep a complete record of all athletic events held

under the auspices of this Association, and perform such other

duties as may be prescribed by the Constitution and By-Laws of

said Association.

The Secretary-Treasurer shall receive all the moneys of this

Association and shall pay all bills approved by the FinanceCommittee or by the Board of Managers, provided that neces-

sary minor expenses, which may be paid by any committee, maybe turned into the Secretary-Treasurer as cash if recorded in de-

tail, duly attested by the Committee and approved by the Board.He shall, whenever required by the Board or its Finance Com-

mittee, submit and turn over to said Committee or the Board,

SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBUAKY. 157

all moneys, accounts, books, papers, vouchers and records, in-

cluding bank and check books, appertaining to his office, andshall turn over the same to his successor when elected. Heshall be bonded (at the expense of the Association), for anamount to be designated by the Board of Managers, not less than$i,ooo.

ARTICLE III.

COMMITTEES AND HANDICAPPERS.

1. There shall be appointed by the President, with the ap-

proval of the Board, a Finance Committee, which shall, within

two weeks next preceding the date of the annual meeting eachyear, audit and examine the accounts of the Secretary-Treasurer,and make its report to the Board of Managers prior to the an-nual meeting next ensuing.

Said Committee shall also at other times, when requested bythe Board, make an examination of the accounts of the Secre-

tary-Treasurer, and report to the Board thereon, and may in

such case require the Secretary-Treasurer to turn over to it all

moneys, accounts, books, papers, vouchers and records apper-

taining to his office.

2. The Board of Managers shall elect from among its mem-bers a Registration Committee of three, which committee shall

have the powers and duties as defined in Article XI. of the Con-stitution of the A. A. U.

3. The President shall also appoint a Committee on Records,

a Committee on Legislation, a Committee on Membership andInvestigation, and such other committees as shall be designatedby the Board of Managers ; the number constituting each of

said committees to be fixed by the President, with the approvalof the Board.

4. There shall be elected by ballot at each annual meetingone or more handicappers, who shall hold office for one year, oruntil their successors shall be elected.

ARTICLE IV.

MEMBERSHIP IN THE ASSOCIATION.

Any organization eligible under the Constitution of the Unionand of this Association desiring to become a member of the

Association, shall make application in writing to the Secretary-Treasurer declaring:

(a) Its name, location, the number of its members, and the

names of its officers.

(b) Date of its organization and its purposes.

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(f) That it will, if elected a member of the Association, abideby the Constitution, By-Laws and Rules of the Union and Asso-ciation, and will respect, abide by and enforce all decisions of

the Unioai and Board of Managers of this Association and the

decisions of the Registration Committees of the Union.It shall transmit at same time the dues required by the Con-

stitution of this Association, and a copy of its Constitution andBy-Laws. Such application shall be immediately referred by the

Secretary-Treasurer to the proper committee to investigate andreport.

ARTICLE V.

ORDER OF BUSINESS.

Order of business at all meetings of the Board of Managersshall be as follows

:

(a) Roll Call.

{b) Reading of Minutes.(r) Reports of Officers and Committees.(d) Unfinished Business.(e) Election to fill Vacancies.

(f) New Business.

ARTICLE VI.

CHAMPIONSHIP MEETINGS.

1. This Association must hold annually on the Saturday pre-ceding the third Monday in September, a field and track cham-pionship meeting, at such place and including such events as

they may determine, unless otherwise sanctioned by the Regis-tration Committee.

They may hold such other indoor and outdoor championshipmeetings as they may deem best.

At least thirty days' notice of all such championship gamesshall be given to all members of this Association.

2. Such championship meetings shall be in charge of a Com-mittee appointed by the Board of Managers, which Committeeshall not be restricted to members of said Board, except that

the Chairman of said Committee .shall be a member of said

Board.

3. All entries shall be sent to the Chairman of said Commit-tee, which Committee may reject any entries which it may deemobjectionable. Said Committee shall receive all protests andtransmit them to the Registration Committee for final action at

once, with such report or recommendations as it may deemproper.


4. Said Committee shall, subject to the approval of the Boardof Managers, choose the officers at all championship meetings.

ARTICLE VII.

AMENDMENTS.These By-Laws may be amended at any meeting of the Board

by a two-thirds vote of the members present, or by a mail vote,

by a two-thirds vote of the members voting, provided that at

least ten days' notice shall be given to every member of the

Board of the proposed amendment ; but no amendment shall beoperative until approved by the Board of Governors of the

A. A. U. The number of the Board of Managers, however, shall

be changed only by a meeting of this Association.


WHEN AN AMATEUR BECOMES APROFESSIONAL

The Amateur Athletic Union of the United States, withoutenlarging or diminishing or in any way modifying the provisionsof the Constitution, By-Laws and General Rules, to which formore explicit information reference must always he had, herebyauthorizes the following as a

Summary of the tests which have been applied in the determin-

aiion of questions of amateur standing.

An athlete becomes a professional if he

(i) Enters a competition for money or for prizes of more than

$35 in value. (Const., Art. X, Sec. i (i), Sees. 3, 4.)

(2) Sells or pawns his prizes. (Const., Art. X, Sec. i, (4).)

(3) Accepts a purse of money (Const., Art. X, Sec. i (i).)

(4) Enters a competition under a false name. (Const., Art.

X, Sec. I (2).)

(5) Enters a competition open to a professional, or knowinglycompetes with a professional. (Const., Art. X, Sec. i (3).)

(6) Issues a challenge to compete for money or its equivalent.

(Const, Art. X, Sec. i (4).)

(7) Receives reward for becoming or continuing a member of

an Athletic Organization. (Const., Art. X, Sec. i (i).)

(8) Teaches, trains, or coaches in an athletic sport for moneyor any valuable consideration. (Const., Art. X, Sec. i (i).)

An athlete is disqualified from competing as an amateur whohas committed any of the following acts

:

(1) Entering or competing against others than registered

amateurs in good standing. (Const., Art. X., Sec. i (6), Sec.

2, General Rule i).

(2) Competing from an organization.

(a) In whose employ he is. (Const., Art. X, Sec. i (i).)

(b) In which he is not a member in good standing. (Const.,

Art X, Sec. i (2).)

(c) When he has competed from another organization within

three months. (Art. X, Sec. 2.)

(d) When he has competed from another existing organiza-

tion within a year, except upon written release from that organi-

zation. (Const., Art. X, Sec. 2.)


(3) Violating the rules of affiliated bodies when iti their games.(Const., Art. X, Sec. 4.)

(4) Acting in a discourteous or unfair manner. (Const., Art.XI, Sees. 11-12.)

(5) Competing when knowingly under suspension. (Const.,Art. X. Sec. 4; Art. XI, Sec. 9, General Rule i.)

(6) Competing in games not duly authorized. (GeneralRule I.)

(7) Entering open games when unregistered. (Const., Art.X, Sec. I (6).)

(8) Refusing to testify. (Const., Art. XI, Sec. 10.)

For the purpose of defining the position of the Amateur Ath-letic Union in regard to certain matters which have been thesubject of some discussion, the following construction of ourConstitution, By-Laws and Rules is authorized and promulgated

:

(i) In sports over which the Amateur Athletic Union has notassumed jurisdiction, the following are recognized as governingbodies

:

National Association of Amateur Oarsmen.United States Golf Association.United States National Lawn Tennis Association.

National Archery Association.National Roque Association.

Amateur Fencers League of America.

The Amateur Athletic Union recognizes the right of <:ollegiate

associations and scholastic associations to govern themselves andto compete among themselves without registration or sanction of

the Amateur Athletic Union ; but teams other than track teamsduly authorized to represent an educational institution may onlycompete with teams of outside organizations when such latter

teams are duly registered.

Unless the team representing the educational institution is

properly authorized to represent its institution, both teams mustbe registered.

At all meetings held under the management of educational in-

stitutions all athletes competing who are not members of educa-

tional institutions must be registered.

An athlete cannot compete as an amateur who has coached

or instructed for money or received excessive expenses, or

played with or against professionals in baseball or football, ex-

cept that this shall not apply to the individuals of a team com-posed entirely of amateurs which has played against a professional

team. A single professional player on a team makes the teamprofessional.

162 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LlUKAllY.

SPECIAL LEGISLATION AUTHORIZEDBY THE A. A. U.

For the Metropolitan Association.

Add to Article 6, of the Constitution of the Metropolitan Asso-ciation, the following

:

"At the first meeting of the Board of ^Managers, or as soonthereafter as possible, the President shall appoint three dele-

gates-at-large, who shall have all the rights and privileges of

the other members of the Board, and shall each have one vote."

Adopted November, 1902.

Amend By-Laws, Article i, "Managers," Section i, to read as

follows :

"The Board of Managers of this Association shall consist of

one member from each active member and three Delegates-at-

Large, who shall be appointed by the President."

Adopted February, 1905.

For the Pacific Association.

Add to Art. VI, Constitution—

"Five delegates at large (no twoof whom shall be members of any one club) shall be appointedannually by the President. These delegates so chosen shall have

the same privileges as the other members of the Board of

Managers."Adopted August 22, 1906.

For the Central Association,

"Resolved. That the Central Association be given consent to

change its rules so that the first year's dues for membershipin the Association shall be $10.00, and thereafter $7.50, as here-

tofore."


Amend By-Laws, Article I, "Managers." Section i, to read as

follows : "The Board of Managers of this Association shall con-

sist of one member from each active member and three delegates-

at-Iarge. who shall be appointed by the President ; such dele-

gates must be members in good standing of clubs that are active

members of the Central .Association.

"The Delegates-at-Large shall have all the privileges andrights of the other members of the board, and shall each haveone vote at all of the meetings of the Board of Managers, andone vote collectively at the annual meetings of the Association."

SrALDINfi'S ATHLETIC LIP.RARY. 163

Amend Constitution, Art. IX, Section 2—"No person shall beeligible to compete in any Association championships except bytwo thirds vote of the Board of Managers voting, unless he is

a member of one of the members of the Association."Amend By-Laws, Art. VI, Sec. i, Championship Meetings

—

"This Association shall hold annually at such times as the Boardof Managers deem best, a field and track championship meeting,at such place and including such events as they may determine."Adopted July 22, 1906.

For the South Athmtic Association.

The South Atlantic Association has been given permissionto change its rules to allow the payment of the annual dueson or before the date of the annual meeting.Adopted, 1902.

Amend By-Laws, Art. I, Sec. i, "Managers" to read as fol-

lows : "The Board of Managers of this Association shall consist

of one member from each active member and three Delegates-at-Large who shall be appointed by the President, Vice-Presidentand Secretary-Treasurer, jointly; such delegates must be mem-bers in good standing of clubs that are active members of the

South Atlantic Association.""The Delegates-at-Large shall have all the privileges and

rights of the other members of the Board, and shall each haveone vote at all of the meetings of the Board of Managers, andone vote collectively at the annual meetings of the Association."

Adopted November 15, 1906.

For the New England Association.

Add to Article 6 of the Constitution the following:At the first meeting of the Board of Managers, or as soon

thereafter as possible, the President shall appoint (3) delegates-

at-large who shall have all the rights and privileges of othermembers of the Board, and shall each have one vote.

Strike out in Article 10, Sec. i, second line, "at least ten

days before" and insert "on or before the date of" so it shall

read as follows :—Every club member shall annually pay to the

Secretary-Treasurer on or before tKe aimual meeting, $7.50annual dues.


For the Middle Atlantic Association.

Amend By-Laws, Section i. Article i, to read as follows:"The Board of Managers of this Association shall consist of

one member from each organization in good standing."


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of fhe Amareur Ailileric inion:

Derir Sir :

The hereby makes application for

nienibership in the Association of the Amateur

Athletic Union, the information required to accompany

application being given below. You will find enclosed

check for $ , the amount of the first year's dues and a

copy of our Constitution and By-Laws.

Name of Club

Location „ . . .

.

Date of Club's organization and its purpose

Will the club, if elected, abide by the Constitution,

By-Laws and Rules of the Amateur Athletic Union and

Association, and respect, abide and enforce all decisions of

the Union and Board of Managers of the Association and

decisions of the Registration Committee?

Signature of Secretat-y.

SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRART.

OFFICIAL RULES FOR ALL ATHLETIC SPORTS.

The following list contains the Group and the Number of the book of

Spalding's Athletic Library in which the rules wanted are contained. Seefront pages of book for complete list of Spalding's Athletic Library.

Group. No.AU-Round Athletic Championship 12 182A. A. U. Athletic Rules 12 311A. A. U. Boxing Rules 12 311A. A. U. Gymnastic Rules 12 311A. A. U. Water Polo Rules 12 311A. A. U. Wrestling Rules 12 311Archery 11 248Badminton 11 1S8Base Ball 1 1

Indoor 9 9Basket Ball, Official 7 7

Collegiate 7 312Women's 7 260

Basket Goal 6 188Bowling 8 8Boxing—A. A. U., Marquis of Queensbury, London Prize Ring 14 162Canoeing 13 23Children's Games 11 189Court Tennis 11 194Cricket 3 3Croquet 11 138Curling 11 14Dog Racing 12 55Fencing 14 165Foot Ball 2 2

Association (Soccer) 2 2aEnglish Rugby 12 55Rugby (Ontario R. F. U.. QuebecR. F. U.. Canadian I. C. F. B. U.) 2 303

Golf 5 5Golf-Croquet 6 188Hand Ball 11 13Hand Polo 10 188Hand Tennis 11 194Hitch and Kick 12 55Hockey 6 304

Ice 6 6Field 6 154Garden 6 188Lawn 6 188Parlor 6 188Ring 6 180Ontario Hockey Association 6 256

Indoor Base Ball 9 9Intercollegiate A. A. A. A 12 307Interscholaatic Athletic Association (New York) 12 308Lacrosse 11 201

U. S. Intercollegiate Lacrosse League 11 305Lawn Bowls 11 207Lawn Games 11 188Lawn Tennis 4 4


Group. No.

Olympic Game Events—Marathon Race, Stone Throwing with Im-petus, Spear Throwing:, Hellenic Method of Throwing Discus,Discus. Greek Style for Youths 12 55

Pigeon Flying 12 55Playground Ball 1 306Polo (Equestrian) 10 199Polo, Water (A. A. U.) 12 311Potato Racing 12 311Professional Racing, Sheffield Rules 12 55Public Schools Athletic League Athletic Rules 12 313Push Ball 11 170Push Ball, Water 12 55Quoits 11 167Racquets 11 194Revolver Shooting 12 55Ring Hockey ; 6 180Roller Polo 10 10Roller Skating Rink 10 10Roque 11 271Rowing 13 128Sack Racing 12 55Shuffleboard 12 5?^

Skating 13 209Snowshoeing 12 55Squash Racquets 11 194Swimming 13 177Tether Tennis 11 188Three-Legged Race 12 55Volley Ball 6 188Wall Scaling 12 55Water Polo (American) 12 311

Water Polo (English) 12 55Wicket Polo 10 188Wrestling 14 236Y. M. C. A. All-Round Test 12 302Y. M. C. A. Athletic Rules 12 302Y. M. C. A. Hand Ball Rules 12 302Y. M. C. A. Pentathlon Rules 12 302Y. M. C. A. Volley Ball Rules 12 302

WHAT AN ATHLETE NEEDS.

A. G. Spalding & Bros, for over thirty yoars liave been maliers of athleticapparel, and make the most suitable goods for athletic contests. And sowell is this fact recognized by the champion athletes that few of them wearanything but Spalding uniforms. Nearly all the important teams that havewon honors in international competitions in recent years have had theiruniforms furnished by A. G. Spalding & Bros. This was noticeable withthe last American team which scored such a glorious victory in the Olympicgames at Athens in 1906.A sprinter should have two pairs of running shoes, one a very heavy pair

for practicing in (the cross-country shoe. No. 14C, makes a very good shoefor this purpose, and can be had with or without spikes on heels), and a

light pair for racing. One of the best professional sprinters that ever worea shoe made it a point to train for all his races in very heavy sprintingshoes. Aside from the benefit that is claimed for practicing in heavy shoes,you always feel as though you have a pair of shoes that will be ready forany race that is scheduled, and bear in mind it does not pay to buy ath-letic implements or clothing that are cheap. They don't wear and cannotgive you the service that you will get from articles that are official andmade by a reputable house.

Spalding supplies special custom made athletic shoes, made according to

your own measurements, at $1 extra over theLi- regular price for stock shoes.

For these made-to-order shoes they set aside special lasts, and keep on file

your own measurements, so that duplicate pairs of shoes may be orderedat any time after the first order is placed, simply by giving your nameand address. Write to any Spalding store, a list of which is given oninside front cover of this book, for measurement blank, which gives full

directions for taking your own measurements.They also furnish special made-to-order athletic shoes for base ball and

foot ball players, the extra charge in each case for this special service

being $1 per pair over their price for regular stock shoes.

It is verv important that the beginner in athletics should know what to

wear for the different sports. The cross-country runner requires a shoe

with a low, broad heel, and spikes in sole of shoe; he can have spikes in

the heel or not, just as it suits him. A pair of Spalding No. 14C shoes,

which are made of the finest kangaroo leather, and used by all the promi-nent cross-country runners, cost $6: when made to order, $7 per pair. Asprinter will require a pair of sprinting shoes. No. 2-0, that sell for $6,

and $7 when made to order. The No. 10. well made, of the finest light-

weight calfskin, cost $5 per pair, and $6 when made to order. The sweater.

No. A, of finest Australian lamb's wool, was made originally by special

order for the Yale foot ball team, is now used by all college athletes, is

one of the best in the market, and sells for $6; athletic shirt. No. 600,

$1.50; running pants. No. 3, at 75 cents; a supporter is very essential for

an athlete, and nearly all the champions use them; No. 5 is the mostsuitable one, and retails at 75 cents; a pair of corks will cost the athlete

15 cents; pushers for the running shoes, 25 cents.

The second quality of the same line of goods can be bought as follows:

Sprinting shoes. No. 10, $5 (.$6 when made to order); sweater, No. B, $5;

shirt. No. 6E, 50 cents; pants, No. 4. 50 cents; supporter. No. 2, 50 cents;

corks. No. 1. 15 cents; pushers. No. 5. 25 cents.

The pole-vaulter will want the same outfit, with the exception of a

pair of jumping shoes. No. 14H, which sell for .$6, and a pair of wrist

supporters. No. 200, which can be bought for 40 cents. The best pole on

the market for athletic purposes is the 16-foot Spalding pole. This pole is

made of hollow spruce, thus being much lighter, and, owing to a special

preparation with which it is filled, the strength and stiffness is greatly

increased It retails for .$10; a 14-foot pole, hollow, retails for $9.50, and

the solid for $6. Usually the vaulter will wrap the pole to suit his own

The high lumper and the broad .jumper will want an outfit as follows:

Jumping shoes. No. 14H, $6; sweater. No. A, .$6; shirt. No. 600, $1.50;

pauts, N(K ;j, 75 cents; supixjiter, No. r», 75 (-(Mits; corks, No. 1 ]."l ci-nls;pushers. No. 5, 25 cents.An outfit with several of tin- iiitieles of a (•heai)er ^'lade than the above

costs: Jumpinj; shoes. No. 1411, $(>; sweater, No. 13, ,$5; shirt. No. OK, 50C(Uits; pants. No. 4, 50 cents; supporter, No. 2, 50 cents; corks, No. 1, 15cents; pushers, No. 5, 25 cents.The man wlio throws the weights will require the same wearing apparel

as the pole-vanlter or the run.ier. John Flanagan and James Mltchel. twoof the greatest weight throwers in the world, wear what is known as theNo. 1411 shoe, with a short spike, which sells for .$G, and .$7 when madeto order. It is very essential that the weight-thrower should have his ownimplements; in fact, nearly all the champion weight-throwers carry theirown weights with them and guard them jealously,

iSpalding athletic implements are made in exact accordance with therules of the Amateur Athletic Union, and have been recognized as official,and no athlete who tries for a record would think of using any other make,as he knows that Spalding's are invariably correct, and he can competewith the assurance that if he wins there will be no question of the Illegalityof the record, as sometimes hapiiens when athletes use implements that donot comply with the otticial requirements.

For the hammer-thrower, the best hammer is the Spalding ChampionshipHammer, with hall-bearing swivel. This hammer was designed by ex-ChampionJohn Flanagan. The benefits of the ball-bearing construction will be appre-ciated by all hammer-throwers. It is guaranteed absolutely correct inweight. The prici> of the No. 06 Spalding Championship Bail-Bearing Ham-mer, complete with sole-leather case, is .$7.50 for the 16-lb., and the sameprice for the 12-lb. If bought without the leather case, tht; price is $5.50for either the 16-lb. or 12-lb. In the ordinary style hammer, with wirehandle, but not ball-beariiig, the No. 9, Practice, made of lead, 12-11).,

costs $4.50, and the No. 10, Regulation, 16-lb. lead, $5. In iron hammersthe No. 12, Juvenile, 8-lb., costs .$2.50; the No. 14, Practice, $3.50, andthe No. 15, Regulation, 10-11).. .$3.75. Wire handles for any of the fore-going hammers, with the excei)tion of the Championship, cost 75 cents each.Handles for the Championship hammer are not supplied separately, buthave to be put in at the Si)alding factory at an extra charge.

It is advisable for a weiiilit-tlirower who wants to become expert to carryhis own weights, and particularly his own hammer. He can then arrangeto have the grip made to suit himself, and when necessary, to cover it

with leather, and he will not be called upon when he goes to a competitionto take the ordinary hammer with a handle with which he is not familiar.The Spalding 50-lb. weight is made after designs submitted by Cham-

pion .Tames S. Mitchel, the winner of innumerable contests both in Americaand Europe. It has been endorsed by all the leading weight-throwers, andis guaranteed correct in weight and in exact accordance with the rules ofthe Amateur Athletic Union. The 56-lb. weight is made in lead only, andcosts, complete, $12.For shot putters the Spalding make is guaranteed correct in weight. Two

stvles of metal are used—lead and iron. In lead, the 16-lb. shot. No. 1I>.

costs $3.50, and the 12-lb., No. 21, $3. In iron, the 16-lb., No. 23, costs

$1.75; the 12-lb., No. 25, $1.50; and the 8-lb.. No. 18, $1.25. The latterweight is made in iron only. For indoor use Spalding supplies shot with a

leather cover, which prevents the shot from losing weight, even when usedconstantlv. The prices on the leather-covered shot are as follows: 16-lb.,

No. 4, .$7.50; 12-lb., No. 3, $7; and the 8-lb.. No. 26, .$5. For indoor use,

however, the best shot is Spalding's patented rubber-covered indoor shot,

which is made according to scientific principles, with a rublier cover thatis perfectly round, giving ji fine grip and having the proper resiliency whenit comes in contact with the Ho(.r. It will wear longer than the ordinaryleather-covered, and in addition there is no possibility that Ihe lead dustwill sift out, therefore it is always full weight. It has been thoroughlytested in the gymnasium of one of the greatest colleges in the country, andpronounced perfect bv all who have had :in opportunity to use it. Theprices are: 16-lb., No. P, $10: 12-lli.. No. Q, .$9.

Since the revival of discus-throwing at the Olympic games at Athens in

1896, and which, by the way, was won by an American, Robert Garrett, of

Piinoeton, the Spalding discus has botii ncdjAiiized as the official discus,and isi used exclusively by Martin Sheiid.in, the hero of the Olympic gamesof 1906 at Athens, whose winnings contributed materially to the securingliy the American team of the greatest number of points in the athleticevents. The price of the discus is $5. For the use of more youthfulathletes, however, a discus similar to the official discus is made, with theexception that it is lighter in weight. This .Spalding Youths' Discus, as it

is called, has been endorsed by the Public Schools Athletic League, andcosts $4.

1' or the pole-vaulter, the greatest care is exercised in making Spaldingpoles, only the most perfect and thoroughly seasoned pieces of spruce beingused, making them the only poles that are really tit and safe for an athlete.The prices are as follows: No. 104, IG feet long, each, $7; No. 10?,, 14feet long, $6; No. 102, 12 feet long, $5; No. 101, 10 feet long, $4; No. 100,8 feet long, $3.

Spalding hollow spruce poles are considerably lighter than the solid poles,and the interior is tilled with a special preparation which greatly increasesthe strength and stiffness. The prices are: No. 204, 16 feet long, each, $10;No. 203, 14 feet long, $9.50; No. 202, 12 feet long, $9; No, 201, 10 feetlong, $8.50; No. 200, 8 feet long, $8.

In getting up the line of vaulting standards extreme care is taken tohave the Spalding standards made carefully and well. There is nothingflimsy about tliem, and the measurements are clearly and correctly marked,so as to avoid any misunderstanding or dispute. The best is No. 109,wooden uprights, graduated in half inches, adjustable to 13 feet, complete,$15; No. Ill, wooden uprights, inch graduations, 7 feet high, $9.00. Hick-ory crossbars, when purchased separately, cost $3 per dozen.

There is one article that a contestant in a pole-vaulting event must have,and that is his own pole. There is a great deal in getting used to a poleand having confidence in the one that is yours, because no other contestantis allowed to use it, according to the rules, which is quite right, for it is

a mistake for a pole-vaulter to allow another to use his pole, especially if

the other man is heavier than the owner. Anyone can readily understandthat a man who weighs 160 pounds cannot use a pole designed for a manW'eighing 115 pounds.At the Buffalo Exposition and at the Olympic games in St. Louis the

FosteP Patent Safety Hurdle, manufactured by Spalding, was used exclu-

sively. This style can be used for either high or low hurdles. The frameis 2 feet 6 inches high, Avith a horizontal rod passing through it 2 feet

above the ground. The hurdle is a wooden gate. 2 feet high, swinging onthis rod at a point 6 inches from one of the sides and 18 inches from theother. With the short side up it measures 2 feet 6 inches from the ground,and with the long side up, 3 feet 6 inches. The hurdle can be changedfrom one height to the other in a few seconds, and is held firmly in either

position by a thumbscrew on the rod. The price of the Poster SafetyHurdle is $3.50 each, and when purchased in sets of 40 hurdles, $100per set.

In sprint races, wherever possible, each contestant should have his ownlane. A complete set of Spalding lanes, with sufficient cord and stakes to

lay out a 100-yards course, can be bought for $15. The stakes are very

strong and made with pointed ends, and can be driven into very hard

In laying out or rearranging grounds great care should be taken to see

that the field sports can go on without interference, and in the manage-ment of a lai-ge meeting it is very essential that more than one field sport

should go on at more than one time. Therefore it should be arranged to

have the running broad jump, running high-jump and the circles for weight-

throwing separated. In order to have your plant as perfect as possible

it is necessary to have all the apparatus that is necessary, not only to

conduct an athletic meet, but to give the different athletes an opportunity

to practice the various sports.^ ^ ^, , -, . r^r

Great care should ])e taken in the arrangement of the broad .lump. Thetoe-board is a very important article, and is generally overlooked, and the

runway requires as much attention as the track. At the average athletic

grounds the jumping path is usually neglected. A regulation take-olf boiird

can be obtainot' from Spalding for $3, and a toe-board or stop-board lor$3.50.For the starter at an athletic meet Spalding has a very satisfactory and

correct style of starter's pistol in a .j2-ca liber pistol, with 2-inch barrel andpatent ejecting device, for .$0.00. Another necessary article is a whistlefor announcing that everything is ready for a start and also for attractingthe attention of the officials. Spalding has two very good styles of whistles,-ither of which costs 25 cents each, it is well also to have several meas-uring tapes to measure broad jumps, shot puts, hammer and weight throw-ing. There are a great many different styles of measuring tapes made,some plain, others in cases, but for general all-around use, as a reallyreliable measure, the special tapes which Spalding has made up are beyondany of the others. These steel tapes are furnished on patent electric reel,

which allows the entire tape open to dry. and can be reided and unreeledas easily as tapes in cases. It is especially adapted to lay off courses andlong measurements, and accuracy is guarante(>d. This style tap<> is fur-

nished in two different lengths. No. IB. 100 feet long, graduated everyfoot, and each end foot in inches, costs $5 each. No. IIB. 200 feet long,

graduated every foot, and each end foot in inches, costs $7.50. The captainof the club should provide himself with several balls of yarn for thefinish.

Spalding's illustrated catalogue of all athletic sports should be in thehands of every athlete. It will be mailed free on request by addressing thenearest Spalding store, a list of which will be found on front inside coverof this book.

THE SPALDINGGUARANTEESQUALITY

TRADE-MARKACCEPT NOSUBSTITUTE ^ \

THE SPALDING TRADEMARK IS PLACED UPON EVERY GENUINE SPALDING ARTICLE. ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTE. I

SpaldingRegulation 56-lb. WeifehlMade after model submitted by

The Spalding Championship Hammerwith Ball Bearing Swivel, originally designed by John

Flanagan, Ifias been highly endorsed only after

repeated trials in championship events. Thebenefits of the ball bearing construction will beappreciated by all hammer throwers. Guaran-

teed absolutely correct

weight. ^^ ^ j^ , ^ - .^

No. 02. 12-lb., with sole leather case. S7.50N0.02X. 12-lb.,without sole leather case. 5.50No. 06. 16-lb., with sole leather case. 7.50(N0.O6X. lf)-lb.,without sole leather case. 5.50

SpaldingNo. 9 New Regulation Hammer

W^ith Wire Handle-Guaranteed Correct in Weight

No. 9. 12-lb., lead, practice. . Each,$4.50No. 10. .16-lb., lead, regulation. .

" 5.GONo. 1 2. 8-lb., iron, juvenile. .

" 2.50No. I 4. 12-lb., iron, practice. .

" 3.50No. I 5. 16-lb., iron, regulation. .

" 3.75Extra Wire Handles—For Above Hammers

No. FH. Improved design, large grip, heavy wire.

Each. 75c.

Champion J. S..Mitchel, and endorsedby all weight throwers. Packed in

box and guaranteed correct in weightand in exact accordance with rules

of A. A. U.No. 2. Lead 56-lb. weights.

Complete, SI 2.COSpalding Rubber Covered

Indoor Shot(Patented December 19. 1905)

This shot is made according to scientific

principles, with a rubber cover that is

perfectly round ;gives a fine grip, and

has the "proper resiliency when it comesin contact with the floor ; will wearlonger than the ordinary leathercovered, and in addition there is no possibility that the

lead dust will sift out, therefore it is always full weight.

No. P. 16-lb., $10.00 1 No. Q. 12-lb., S9.00Spalding Indoor Shot, with our

xxNV^ improved leather cover. Does not lose

weight, even when used constantly.

No. 3. 12-lb.,

No. 4. 16-lb.,

No. 26. 8-lb.,

Spalding Regulation Shot,Iron Guaranteed Correct In Weight

No. 19. 16-lb., lead. Each, S3. 50No. 21 . 12-lb., lead. " 3.CONo. 23. 16-lb , iron. " 1.7 5No. 25. 12-lb., iron. " I.50No. I 8. 8-lb., iron. " I .25

Each, S7.007.505.CO

Lead and

Spalding Youths' DiscusOfficially adopted by the Public Schools

Athletic LeagueFor the use of the more youthful athletes

we now make a special Discus smaller

n size and lighter in weight than the

regulation Discus, but made in accord-

totheofficialrule^ and is th<'-^-imeasusedatAthens,1906,and London. 11 ance with official specifications.

Packed m -^e.il. n -^ i- ' ju.iranteed absolutelv correct. $5.GO M, Price, S4.GO

Spalding Olympic DiscusSince the revival of Discus Throw ing,at

the Olympic Games, at Athens, in 18%,the Spalding Discus has been recog-nized as the Official Discus, and is usedin all competitions because it conforms

Foster's Patent Safety Hurdle> frame is 2 feet 6 inches high, with a wopden hurdle 2 feet high, swingingihm the frame on steel bolts, the swinging joint bein^ 6 inches from one

ide and 18 inches from the other. With the short side up it measures 2 feet

6 inches from theground, and with the long side up, 3 feet 6 inches. The hurdle

can be changed from one height to the other in a few seconds, and is held firmly

in either position by a thumb-screw. It would be hard to conceive any devicemore simple or more easily handled than this. It has met with the approvalof the best known physical directors and trainers of the country.

Single Hurdle. S3.50 Per Set of Forty Hurdles, S I OO.OO

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ChicagoDetroitSt. LouisDenver

Prices in effect July 6, 1908, Subject to change without notice.


TRADE- MARK I

ACCEPT NOSUBSTITUTE _^

THE SPALDING TRADEMARK IS PLACED UPON EVERY GENUINE SPALDING ARTICLE. ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTE. I

Spalding Vaulting StandardsThese standards are made carefully and well. There is nothing flimsy aboutthem, and the measurements are clearly and correctly marked, so as to avoid

any misunderstanding or dispute. comphh

No. I 09. Woodenuprights, graduated in half inches, adjustable to 13 ft. $1 5.00No. III. Wooden uprights, inch graduations, 7 feet high. . . 9.00

Spalding Cross BarsNo. I I 2. Hickory Per dozen, S3.00

Spalding Vaulting Poles—Selected Spruce, SolidThe greatest care has been exercised in making these poles. In selecting thespruce only the most perfect and thoroughly seasoned pieces have been used.

All of this goes to make them what we claim they are, the only poles really fit

and safe for an athlete to use.

Each, $3.00I

No. I 02. 12 feet long. . . Each, $5.004.00

INo. I03. 14 feet long. . .

" 6.00No. I 04. 16 feet long. . . Each, 7.00Considerably lighter than the solid poles, and the special preparation Avith which

we fill the interior of pole greatly increases the strength and stiffness.

Each, S8.00 I No. 202. 12 feet long. . . Each, $9.008.50 I No. 203. 14 feet long. . -

" 9.50No. 204. 16 feet long. . . Each, I O.OO

We iTuarantee all of the above vaulting poles, both hollow and solid, to be perfect in material and wcrkman-ship, but we do not guarantee against breaks while in use, as we have found in our experience that they are

usually caused by improper use or abuse.

No. I OO, 8 feet long.

No. I O 1 . 10 feet long.

SpaldingHollow Spruce Poles

No. 200. 8 feet long.

No. 20 1 . 10 feet long.

Spalding 7-Foot Circle

C-^The discus, shot and

.?sT. ^weights are thrown. — '^from the 7-ft circle.

Made of one-piece band iron withbolted joints. Circle painted white.

Each. SI O.OOSpalding Take-off Board

The Take-off'

Board is used —

j

for the running|

broad jump and is a necessary ad-

junct to the athletic field. Regula-tion size; top painted white. S3.00

SpaldingToe Board or Stop Board

The Toe Board orStop Board is usedwhen putting the

16-lb. shot, throwingweights and discus, and is curved onthe arc of a 7- foot circle. Toe Board,regulation size, painted white antl

substantially made. Each. S3. SOSpalding Stop WatchStem winder, nickel-jjlated

case, porcelain dial, reg-

istered to 60 seconds by1-5 seconds, fly back en-caging and disengag-

ing mechanism.Each. S7.50

j

Spalding Referees' Whistles

'No. 7. Nickel-plated

j

heavy metal whistle.

The most satis

factory and loudest of any.

Each, SI .25

SNo.I . Nickel-plated

whistle, well made.Each, 25c.

No. 2. Very reliable"^o- 2 Popular design. Each, 25c.

Patent "^ngle" Steel Measur-ing Tape

,

Especially adapted O^for laying off base ball dia-^monds, tennis courts andall kinds of athletic

fields, both outdoors andindoors. With this patent"Angle" Tape one person can easily

secure accurate right angles, yet the

tape is equal to any other for straight

or any kind of measuring. Steel Tai>c' enclosed in hard leather case, flush

[

handles, all mountings nickel-plated.

Accuracy guaranteed.

No. A. 50 ft. long, '« in. wide. S5.75No.B.' lOOft.long.-'sin.wide. 6.75

\>-,

Patent Steel Tape Chain onPatent Electric Reel

For Measuring Distances in Athletic Compelitions

Made of superiorsteel about V inch

wide. The reel al-

lows the entire

tape open to dryPal. May 24. w. ^nd Can be

reeled and unreeled as easily as tapesin cases. Especially adapted to lay

off courses and long measurements.Accuracy guaranteed. Complete

directions with every tape.

No. IB. lOOft. long. Each,$5.00No. I tB. 200 ft. long. " 7.50

SpaldingStarter's Pistol

32 caliber, two inchbarrel. Patent eject-

ing device.

Each, S6.00Spalding Lanes for Sprint

Races ^^K^ffWe supply in this set TOTtn^^lsuflicient stakes and 'v..U. ;i<». -

cord to lay out four 100 yard lanes.

Stakes are made with pointed endand sufliciently strong so that theycan be driven into hard ground.

No. L. . . Perset, $1 6.00

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Pittsburg I Philadelphia I New Orlealis|

ClevelandBaltimore ' Washington Kansas City I Cincinnati


LondonEngland


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SUBSTITUTE

I THE SPALDING TRADEMARK IS PLACED UPON EVERY GENUINE SPALDING ARTICLE. ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTTl

Spalding Running, Jumping and Hurdling Shoes

Spaldi

No. 2-0. This Running Shoe is made of the finest Kan-garoo leather; extremely light and glove fitting. BestEnglish steel spikes firmly fastened in place. Pair, S6.00

No. lO, Finest Calfskin Running Shoe; lightweight, hand-made, six spikes. .... Per pair,S5.00

No. I I T. Calfskin Running Shoe, machine made, solid

leather tap sole holds spike firmly in place. Pair, $4.00No. I I . Calfskin Running Shoe, machine made. 3.00No. I 2. Leather Running Shoe, complete with spikes, fur-

nished in sizes 1 to 6 only. . Per pair, $2.50

No. I 4C. Cross Country Shoe, finest Kangaroo leather; lowbroad heel, flexible shank, hand sewed, six spikes on sole;

with or without spikes on heel. . Per pair, S6.00No. I 4H. Jumping and Hurdling Shoe; fine Kangaroo leather,

hand-made, specially stiffened sole, and spikes in heel placedaccording to latest ideas to assist the jumper. Pair, $6.00

No. I 4J. Calfskin Jumping Shoe, partly machine-made;spikes correctly placed. . . . Per pair, S4.50Spalding Indoor Running Shoes Made with or wiuioai spikes

No. 1 I I . Fine leather, rubber tipped sole, with spikes. $4.00No ; I 2. Leather shoe, special corrugated rubber tap sole, no

spikes. Per pair, S3.00No. I 1 1. Leather shoe,rubber tipped, no spikes.

"

2.50

Spalding Indoor Jumping Shoes Made »iih or »iuioat spikes

No. 2 I O. Hand-made, best leather, rubber soles. S5.00Rubber Solvit Gymnasiimi Shoes Listed OB Page S6

Spalding Running Pants wNo. I. White or Black Sateen,

fly front, lace back. Pair, $ 1 .25No. 2. White or Black Sateen,

fly front, lace back. Pair, $ I .OONo. 3. White or Black Silesia,

fly front, lace back. Pair, 75c.White or Black Silesia, fly front, lace

Per pair, 50c.Silk Ribbon Stripes down sides of any of

these running pants 25c- per pair extra.

Silk Ribbon Stripe around waist on any of

these running pants 25c^per pair extra.

Sojlable Sleeveless and Quarter Sleeve Shirts Listed on Page ii

Spalding Athletic GripsNo. I . Made of selectedcork and shaped to fit the

hollow of the hand. . Per pair, 15c.

Spalding Special Grips-with nasuc

No. 2. Bestquality cork, withelastic bands to hold on handwhen starting without neces-sity for gripping. Pair, 20c.

)l ^^ Spalding Protcc-

iW/^ tion 'or Running Shoe Spikes

<:^^ No. N. Thick wood, shaped andperforated to accommodate spikes of runningshoes. A convenience for runners. Pair,50c.

Spalding Chamois Pushers^No. 5. Fine chamois skin, to be

^

used with running, walk-ing, jumping and other<_ _,.

athletic shoes. . . Ter pair, 25c.

fnnted

4

Competitors' Numbersheavy Manila paper or strong Linen

No. I

No. 2No. 3No. 4No. 5No. 6

. 1 to 50. Set, S

. 1 to 75. •'

. 1 to 100. "

. 1 to 150. "

. 1 to 200.

. 1 to 250.

50 $2.5075 3.75

5.007.50lO.OOI2.50

f.OOK502.002.50

7. 1 to .300.

8. 1 to 400.

9. 1 to .500.

I O. 1 to 600.

I I . 1 to 700.

I 2. 1 to 800.

I 3. 1 to 900.

14. 1 to 1000.

I 5, 1 to 1100.

:s we supply Competitors' Numberspaoer only in sets as follows :

PEK SET N... HER SET$3.00 1 6.1tol200.SI 2.004.00 I7.1tol300. I3.005.00 IS.ltolJOO. I 4.006.00 I9.]tol500. I 5.007.00 2O.ltol600. I6.00S.OO 2l.ltol700. I7.009.00 22.1tol800. I8.00lO.OO 23.1tol900. I9.00II.OO 24.1to200() 20.00

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New OrleansKansas City

ClevelandCincinnati


LondonEngland


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\ THE SPALDING TRADEMARK IS PLACED UPON EVERY GENUINE SPALDING ARTICLETACCEPT NO SUBSTITyTE. |

STOCK COLORS AND SIZES. Worsted Goods. Best Qualily. Are knit of the purest and finest worsted yarn, full fash-ioned or woven to the shape of body and arms. Very soft and elastic; will never lose their shape. We carryfollowing colors regularly in stock: Black, Navy Blue and Maroon, in stock sizes. Shirts, 26 to 44 in. chest. JTights, 28 to 42 in. waist. Other colors and sizes made to order at special prices. Estimates on applicationi

Our No. 600 Line Worsted Goods. Made of worsted yarn. Full covered seams and warranted not to rip. Fur-nished in Grav and White, Navy Blue, Maroon and Black only. Stock sizes: Shirts,26to44 in. chest; Tights,28 to 42 in. waist.

Sanitary Cotton Goods. Selected sea island cotton, knit on strictly scientific and sanitary principles, and, owingto their porosity and elasticity, are peculiarly adapted for gymnasium and athletic purposes. Colors: BleachedWhite, Navy, Black, Maroon and Cray. Stock sizes: Shirts, 26 to 44 in. chest; Tights, 26 to 42 in. waist.

Spalding Sleeveless Shirts\'.). lE. BestWorsted, full fashioned,-tuck colors and sizes. Each $3^00N'o. 600. Cut worsted, stocTc colorsiiid sizes. Each, $ 1 .60N'o. 6E. Sanitary Cotton, stock colors

and sizes. Each, 60c.

^Spalding

. iii? Striped Sleeveless Shirts

No. 600S. Cut Worsted, with 4-inchstripe around chest, in following com-binations of colors: Navy with Whitestripe; Black with Orange stripe; Ma-roon with White stripe; Red with Blackstripe; Royal Blue with White stripe;

niack with Red stripe; Gray with(

' irdinal stripe.. Each, S I .BON'<i. 6ES. Sanitary Cotton, solid color!H. ly, with 4-inch stripe around chest,n same combinations of colors as No.'HIS. Each, 76c.

Spalding Shirts with Sash:<<. 6ED. Sanitary Cotton, .sleeveless,

-sulid color body with sash of differentcolor. Same combinations of colors asNo. 600S. Each. 75c.

Spalding Quarter Sleeve ShirtsN'o. I F. Best Worsted, full fashionedtock colors and sizes. Each. $3.00

No. 60 I . Cut Worsted, stockcolors and sizes Each, S 1 .50No. 6F. Sanitary Cotton, stockcolors and sizes. Each, 50c.

Spalding Full Sleeve ShirtsNo. 3D. Cotton, Flesh, White.Black. P:ach, « I .OO

Spalding Knee TightsNo.iB. Best Worsted, full fashioned,stock colors and sizes. Fair S3.00No. 604. Cut Worsted, stock colors

and sizes. Pair, $ 1 .50No. 4B. Sanitary Cotton, stock colorsand sizes. Pair, 60c.Spalding Full Length TightsNo. I A. Be.st Worsted, full fash-

ioned, stock colors and sizes. $4.00No.605. CutWor<;-ted, stock colors and sizes. $2.00No. 3A. Cotton, full quality.White, Black and Flesh. $ I .OO

Spalding Worsted Tnmks

No. I . Be.st Worsted,r.lack. Maroon andNavy. Pair S2.00No. 2. Cut WorstedNavy and Black.Special colors to order. Pair,S I^OO

Spalding Velvet TrunksNo. 3. Fine Vel-

vet. Colors: Black,Navy, Royal Blue,Maroon. Specialcolors to order.

Pair. S I .OO,

Sateen, Black, White.

SpaldingWater Polo and Swimming SuitsSizes ;?5 to ii inch chest measurement.

No. 2R. Mercerized Cotton, Navy Blue,silky finish, and sheds water readily; but-tons over shoulders. Per suit, $2.00No. I R. Cotton, Navy Blue, light in

weight, snug fitting. Buttons overshoulders. Per suit, $ I .OO

No. 4. Each. 60c.

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I THE SPALDING TRADEMARK IS PLACED UPON EVERY GENUINE SPALDING ARTICLE. ACCEPT NO SUBSTTfutTlomblnation price* will be quoted on one or more sulU as specified. Striping pants down sides or/ around waist 20c. per pair extra. Refer to pages 57 to 60 of this list for prices of Felt and SilkEmbroidered Lettering, Monograms, Designs, for Hats, Caps, Shirts, Coats, Jerseys, Sweaters, etc.

SPALDING GYMNASIUM SUITS

^No. IG SUIT

Consisttnt; ofNo. 6E Shirt,

white. . .

No. 4 RunningPants.

No. K Shoes,licles composingPri^

No. 2G SUITContisting of

SPALDING BOYS'No. IB SUIT

stilly of

jrj"^f- No. K Shoes

<--â UU No. VBSweateiSweater(Gray only carried in stock). . .

Price, if separate articles composingoutfit are purchased singlyutnt are purchased singly . i

"'A\lx:i//-90

No. 3G SUITConsisting^ of Retail

No. 600 Shirt. $1.50

N0.4Y.M.C.A.Trousers. . 1.75

No. I Shoes. . 1.50

Price, if separate articles composingoutfit are purchased singly. w' $4.75

al^No. 4G SUIT

Consisting of Rciaii

No. 600 Shirt. $1.50

No. 605 FullTights . . 2.00

No. I Shoes. . 1.50

No. 3 Trunks. 1.00

Price, if separate articles composingoutfit are purchased singiy. .J . $6.00

SPALDING OUTDOOR RUNNING

'^^0

No. 3B SUITConststtug or tMMNo. 6E Shirt. $ .50

No. 4 RunningPants. . . .50

No. 12 RunningShoes, sizes I

to 6, with spikes for outdoor running 2.50No. JB Sweater (Gray only carried

in stock) 1.50

Price, if separate articles composingoutfit are purchascd.singly. . Jf $5.00

\s>

No. SB SUITConststinn ofNo. 6E Shirt.

No. 4 RunningPants. . .

No. 12 RunningShoes, with

spikes, for outdoor running. .

No. I BathrobePrice, if separate articles composing

purchased singly.

$ .50

$6.00

^r>vJv.^.MjcJî^y>:'^Ls./s.ô

RUNNING SUITSNo. 2B SUIT

Consisting ofNo. 6E Shirt.

No. 6 RunningPants.

No. K Shoes.No. 1 Bathrobe,

separate articles composingPrice,

tfit are purchased singly. ^

.50

-^/»*Â:»aja^ <:9iocjiX?.6<9

No. 4B SUITConsisting ofNo. 6E Shirt.

No. 4 RunningPants.

No. 1 14 LeatherRun'g Shoes,

6, rubber soles, no spikes,for indoor running

No. JB Sw>in stock).

Price, if separate articles composingoutfit are purchased singly. V . $5.00

(Gray only carried

2.50

No. 6B SUITConsisting of r^.iNo. 6E Shirt. $ j(No. 4 Running

m;\ Pants . . j(i!M No. 114 Leather

Run'g Shoes,rubber soles, no spikes; indoor use. 2.5(

No. I Bathrobe. 2.5(

Price, if separate articles composingoutfit are purchased singly. . . $6.0

SUITS

^1

No. IS SUITConsisting of

6E Shii

No. 2S SUIT

'TO "pants'"""'"ÛlJ No. K Shoes.

Price, it separate articles composing

-"'^.50

$4.00

CS=>

No. 3S SUITConsisting or

No. Shii

outfit are purchased singly. . /• . $1.75 outfit are purchased singly. . y. $

SPALDING INDOOR RUNNING SUITSNo. ID SUIT

I

No. 2D SUIT

No. 3 RunniiPants.

No. I IT Sho(

if separate articles composiiare purchased singly.

.75

4.00

ithLare purchased singly. . .,$6.25

<A\ $.50

LiLJ No. K Shoes. . .7

price, if separate articles composing'outfit arc purchased singly. . / $1.7

Price, if separate

Consisting ofNo. 6E Shirtwhite.

No. 3 RunningPants.

No. I Shoes. .

rticles composing

$ .50

oulht are purchased singly. . •r^.SLO

No. 3D SUITConsisting of rNo. 6E Shirt,

white. . . $No. 4 Running

Panti.

_ No. 114 Shoes. ;

Price, if separate articles composingoutfit are purchased singly. . $:

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The prices printed in italics will be quoted on orders for one-half dozen or more at one tit

No reduction from reijidar retail prices on quantities of less than one-half dozen.

Spalding Sweaters

No. VG.No. DJ.

No. 3 J.

No. VGP.No. AA.No. A.

No. B.

No. 3JB.No. EG.

Sweaters.

Sweaters.

Sweaters.

Sweaters.

Sweaters.

Sweaters.

Sweaters.

Sweaters.

Sweaters.

T^ach, $6.00

5.00" 4.50

7.00" 8.00

6.00" 5.00" 3.00" 5-50

Doz.

$60.00

Si.OO

1,8.00

75.00

Si.OO

60.00

54.00

33.00

57.00

Spalding Running Shoes



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FELT LETTERS, MONOGRAMS and EMRLEMSrThe prices printed in italics will be quoted onorders of one-half dozen or more at one time.

No reduction from regular retail prices onquantities of less than one-half dozen.

FELT LETTERS SEWED ON our GarmentsThe prices for different styles of lettering apply foreither felt or cloth. Order by number and style

as shown in cuts to avoid misunderstanding.

Felt Lettering Sewed Onour garments, either Spe-cial {No. 2), Old English(No. 3), Script (No. i) orFancy (No. 5) style letters.

No stiffening onback. Cutsshown above.

Site Retail Dot.

3 or 4 in. Ea. 10c.

5or 6 in. " 15c.

7 or 8 in. " 20c,

9 or 10 in. " 30c.

12 inch. " 35c.

1.08

l.U2.16

2.6U3.60

Felt Lettering Sewed On our garminta.Either Block (No. 1) style or Plain {No.6)style (Seecuts.) J^o stiffening onback.

Size Retail Doz.

3 or 4 inch. Each, 6c.

5 or 6 inch. " 10c.

7 or 8 inch. " 15c.

9 or 10 inch, " 20c.

12 inch. ." 25c.

FELT MONOGRAMS

Felt Lettering Sewed On our garments.Either Block (No. 1) style or Plain (No.6)style(Seecuts.) Buckram pastedhack.

No. I

Size

3 or 4 inch.

5 or 6 inch..

7 or 8 inch.,

9 or 10 inch.

11 or 12 inch..

Retail

Each, 10c." 15c." 25c." 30c." 35c.

1.08

1.56

2.i03.003.60

1

l.U1

•i.W sty

No Background. Buckram Pasted Back.When ordering, send design showing arrangement and style of letters.

Two Letter

MonogramNo. 24

Size Retail

3 inch. Each, 15c4 inch.

5 inch..

6 inch.

7 inch,

8 inch.

9 inch.

10 inch.

12 inch.

Three Letter

Monogram.No. 22

Size Retail

4 inch. Each, 25c.

5 inch.

6 inch.

7 inch.

8 inch,

9 inch,

10 inch.

12 inch.

30c.

35c.

40c.

45c.

50c.

55c.

65c.

$2.i03.00

3.60

i.20J,.56

S.Oi5.526.60

Four Letter

MonogramNo. 23

Size Retail Doz.

inch. Each, 30c. $3.005 inch.

6 inch..

7 inch.

8 inch.

9 inch.

10 inch.'

12 inch.

35c.

40c.

45c.

50c.

60c.

70c.

One Letter

FELT EMBLEMS. With Background. Any Color.When ordering, send design showing arrangement of emblem and lettering.

3.60J,.20

i.SO5.1,0

6.60

7.20

8.40

Two Letters

Plain or Monogram

Ho. II

(diameter) Retail Doz.

3 inch. Each, 20c. $2.16inch.

5 inch.

6 inch.

7 inch.

8 inch.

9 inch.

10 inch.

25c.

30c.

35c.

40c.

45c.

50c.

60c.7.Sr.

2.61,

3.00

3.60

i.20

i.565.01,

6.007.20

Three Letters

Plain or Monogram

No. 13 No.

Size (diameter, 'Retail

4 inch. Each, 25c5 inch.

6 inch.

7 inch.

8 inch.

9 inch.

10 inch.12 inch.

.30c.

35c.

40c.

45c.

60c.

75c.

90c.

14

Doz.

$2.61,

3.2U3.81,

1,.20

i.SO6.007.20

9.00

Four Letters

Plain or Monogram

Size (diameter)

4 inch. Each,5 inch.

6 inch.

7 inch.

8 inch.

9 inch.

10 inch.

12 inch.

Retail Doz.

$,.30 $.}.2I,

40 1,.20

.50 5.0U

.60 6.0O

.70 7.20

,75 7.80.85 8.1,0

1.00 10.20

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t^Spalding '^irproved Jerseys^Following sizes carried in stock rcfrulariy in all qualities : 28 to 44 inch chest.

Other sizes at an advanced price.

I. I

—

We allow tii'o inches for stretch in all our Jerseys, and sizes are marked accord-nif/hj. It is sngfiested, however, that for very heavy men a size about twoinches larf/er than coat measuremeyit be ordered to insure a comfortable fit.

No. 1 P. Full regular made ; that is, fashioned or knit to

exact shape on the machine and then put together byhand, altogether different from cutting them out of a piece

)f material and sewing them up on a machine as are the•najority of garments known as Jerseys. Made of special

quality worsted. Solid colors: Navy Blue, Black, MaroonindGray Each, 84.OO

N . I OP. Solid colors, worsted, fashioned ; same colorsIS No. IP Each, S3.00

N. I2P. Worsted; colors as No. IP 2.aONo. r 2PB. Boys' Jersey. Worsted same quality as No.

12P, but in sizes 26 to .36 inches chest measurement only.Colors: Black, Navy Blue, Gray or Maroon; no specialorders. ...... Each. S2,00

No. 6. Cotton, good quality, fashioned, roll collar and full

length sleeves. Colors: Black, Navy Blue, Gray andMaroon only. .... Each, S 1 ,00

No. 6X. Cotton, same as Nq. 6, but with striped sleeves in

following combinations only: Navy with White or Redstripe; Black with Orange or Red stripe; Maroon withWhite stripe Each, 81.20

SpCCidl Notice ^^^ '''^'^ furnish any of the above

solid color Jerseys, except Nos. 6(index, with one color body and another color {not striped)

collar and cuffs in stock colors only at no extra charge.

WOVEN LETTERS, NUMERALS OR DESIGNSWe weave into our best grade Jerseys, No. IP, Letters,

Numerals and Designs in special colors as desired. Prices

quoted on application. Designs submitted.

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i'^THE SPAIDING TRADEMARK IS PLACED UPON EVERY GENUINE SPALDING ARTICLE. ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTTn

Colors: White, Navy Blue,

Black, Gray, Maroon andCardinal. Other colors to order.

Prices on application. A II madewith 9-inch collars; sizes, 28 to

H inches.

Spalding Highest QuaUiy SweatersWe alloui four inches for stretch in all

our siveaters, and sizes are markedaccordingly. It is suggested, however,that for very heavy men a size abouttwo incheslnrger thancoat measurementbe ordered to insure a comfortable fit.

ORSTED SWEATERS. Madeof special quality wool, andexceedingly soft and pleas-

ant to wear. They are full

fashioned to body and arms and puttogether by hand, not simply stitched

up on a machine as are the majority ofgarments sold as regular made goods.The various grades in our "HighestQuality" Sweaters are identical in

quality and finish, the difference in

price being due entirely to variationsin weight. Our No. AA Sweaters areconsiderably heavier than the heaviestsweaters ever knitted and cannot befurnished by any other maker, as wehave exclusive control of this special

weight.

No. AA. The proper style for use after heavy exercise, inducingcopious perspiration for reducing weight or getting into condition for'

athletic contests. Particul^irly suitable for Foot Ball and Skating.Heaviest sweater made. Each, SS.OONo. A. "Intercollegiate," special weight. 6.00No. B. Heavy weight. Each, S5.00

Spalding Shaker SweaterWe introduced this wool sweater to fill ademand for as heavy a weight as our" Highest Quality " grade, but at a lowerprice, and after much experimenting, weare in a position to offer it in the fol-

lowing cotors only: Black, Navy Blue,Maroon, Gray or White. Sizes 30 to 44

inches.

No. 3. Standard weight, slightly lighterthan No. B. Each, S3.SO

Spalding Combined Knitted Mutnerand Chest Protector

No. M. M a d e of special weight,highest quality worsted in solid colors.

Gray, Dark Brown Mixture, and SageGray to match our sweaters.

Each, SI.OO

» Spalding Winter

Sports Sweater

SPEQAL NOTICE—Wc will hmish any oi the above solid color sweaters with one color body

another color (not striped ) collar and calls In stock colors only at no extra charge.

No. WJ. For Skating, Hockey,Tobogganing.Snow Shoeing, tramp-ing during cold weather; in fact,

for every purpose where a garmentIs required that will really give pro-tection from the cold, and that atthe same time may be changed tothe most comfortable and conven-ient kind of a button front sweaterby simply turning down the collar.

Made in Gray only, in highest qual-ity special heavy weight worsted.Sizes, 28 to 44 inches. Each.«7.60

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SpaldingCoat Jerseys<^C^€^C^C^C^C^C^^4^^^^^^^^^^

Following sizes carried in slock regu-'

larlij in all qualities: 28 to 44 inchchest. Other sizes at an advancedprice. ^ We allow two inchesfor stretchin all our Jerseys, and sizes are inarkedaccordingly. It is suggested, however,

thatfor very heavy men a size about twoinches larger than coat vieasurement

be ordered to insure a comfortable jit.

^ Any other coinbinatioits of colors

or different ^vidth trimming or stripe

to order only and at advanced price.

I Quotations on applicatio)i. i

The Spalding Coat Jerseys are made of the sameworsted yarn from which we manufacture our

better grade Jerseys. Nos. lOP and 12P. and no

|)ains have been spared to turn them out in a

well made and attractive manner. Colors: Solid

firay; Gray trimmed Navy; Gray trimmed Cardi-

nal ; Gray trimmed Dark Green. Pear! buttons.

No. I OC. Same grade as our No. lOP. S3.50Nol2C. Same grade as our No. ]2P. 3.00No. 1 OCP. Pockets, otherwise same as No. IOC,

Each. S4.00

ISpalding Striped

and y-Neek JerseysNo. I OPW. Good quality worsted, same grade as

>Io. lOP. Solid color sleeves, 6-inch stripe around

ody. Colors: Black and Orange; Navy and White;Mack and Red ; Gray and Cardinal ; Gray and

Royal Blue; Royal Blue and White; Columbia Blue

nd White; Scarlet and White; Black and Royal

Blue ; Navy and Cardinal ; Maroon and White.

Second color mentioned is for body stripe. $3.26

Nos. lOPW and I2PW

No. I 2PW. Worsted, with solid color

sleeves and 6-in. stripe around body.

Colors, sameasNo. lOPW $2.75No. lOPX. Good quality worsted, fash-

ioned ; solid color body.with alternate

striped sleeves, usually two inches

of same color as body, with narrowstripe of any desired color. Combina-tions of colors as No. 10?W. S3.25 lOPX and I2PX

No. I2PV

No. I 2PV. Worsted, solid colors, has

V-neck instead of full collar as on

regular Jerseys. Colors . Navy Blue,

Black, Maroon and Gray.

Each, S2.75No. I 2PX. Worsted, solid color body,

with alternate striped sleeves. Samearrangement and assortment of

colors as No. lOPW. Each, S2.75

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Spalding Chest Weight No. 5This machine has the Center Arm Adjustment,which permits of all the lower as well as the

direct and upper chest movements. The vari-

ous changes are made by raising or lowering

the center arm, requiring but a few seconds.

It really combines two machines in one, and is

particularly suitable for home use where space

is a consideration. Japan finish. One of the

most reliable and satisfactory machines everbuilt. Each machine is equipped with 16

pounds of weights. Each, S I 5.00

ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTE.

Spalding ChestWeight No. 12We have just added

this very well mademachine to our line.

Cast iron parts are

all nicely japanned.

The wheels are iron,

turned true on cen-

ters, and have hard-

ened steel cone point

bearings. The guide

rods are spring steel,

copper-plated. Theweight carriage has

removable felt bush-

ings, noiseless anddurable. Eachhandle is equip-

ped with 10 lbs.

of weights.

Spalding Chest Weight No. 2An ideal machine for home use. Well madeand easy running. Rods are ^N-inch copperedspring steel. Bearings are hardened steel conepoints running in soft, gray iron, noiseless anddurable. Weight carriage packed with felt,

good for long wear, but easily removed andreplaced 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 andstained. All

castingsheavily japanned

Showing im portant detaiof Construction of No. '

Machine. Each.SIO.OO

Every part of machineguaranteed free of defect. Each, $5.COSpalding Foot and Leg Attachment

stratingMethod ofFasteningFoot and Leg Attachment toNo. 5 Chest Weight Machine.

No. 2. Made of heavy cowhide. Readilyattached to one handle or both; can beworn with or without shoe. Each.S 1 .50

Spalding Head and Necl;

Irating Method of Fastening Headand Neck Attachment to No. 5 Chest

Weight Machine.No. 3. Well made of heavy cowhide.Ready for use by simply snapping toone of the handles or both. Each, $ 1 .50

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The SpaldingChampionship#^1^^«r^xc< ISED AND ENDORSED BY

^3fMU t^l9 CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD

5Ta

HE SPALDING "CHAMPIONSHIP" GLOVESare endorsed by all champions and have been

exclusively used for years in championship con-

tests and in training. The material and work-

manship 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,

^o. I 16. The Spalding "Championship " Glove, 5-oz., Cor-bett pattern, padded wrist. Per set of four gloves, S6.00

No. I 16. The SpaldingI

No. I 18. The Spalding"Championship" Glove, 6-oz. I "Championship" Glove, 8-o?,.

Persetof four gloves, $6.OO I Persetof fourgjoves,$6.00KZXLZ

The Spalding ''Special" No. 218k^o. 2 1 8. Same style as our " Championship " Gloves, but

not quite so high a quality in material or workmanship.Per set of four gloves, S4.BO

Spalding Pupil's Boxing Glove

Spilding PypD'i Boiing Clovt. Faddlng <in Hrlsl an4 Foruna,

No. I I O. Acting on the suggestion of one

of the most prominent athletic officials in this

country, we decided recently to get up a box-

ing 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 leat*--^r being

best quality soft tanned.

Per set of four gloves, $6.00

The Spalding Instructors' Glove10-OZ.

No. I CO. Made of best

grade brown glove leather,

extra heavily padded over

the knuckles and with spe-

cial large padded thumb to

prevent injury to either in-

structor or pupil. Laces ex-

tra far to provide ample ven-

tilation and has patent palm

grip. . Per set of four gloves. S&OOThe Spalding Boxing Glove

6-OZ.None Better at Any I*rfc«

No. 1 05. Is made of special

quality light tan-colored glove

leather, very soft and s/Viooth.

Plain laced wrist-band, patent

palm lacing and patent palm

grip. An ideal glove for limited

round contests.

Per set of four gloves, $7.GO

Each set of Boxing Gloves consists of fbvt

gloves, mated in two pairs.

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=^:>SPAIJ>ING BOXING GLOVESc^Ho. I I. Corbett pattern,

large 7-oz. glove, best qual-

ity brown glove leather,

padded with best curled

hair, patent palm lacing,

padded wristband, patentpalm grip. Substantially

made throughout for hardusage. Set of four gloves,

$5.SONo. 9. Regulation 5-oz. glove,

otherwise same as No. 11.

Set of four gloves, $5.50No. 13. Corbettpattern, olive

tanned leather, well paddedwith hair, patent palm lac-

ing and patent palm grip.

Set of four gloves, $5.O0

'Above illustrates the patent palm lacing^

and patent palm grip referred to in dcscrip-

tioiis of Spalding boxing g/ores. With these

improvements we believe our line is abso-

lutely 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 appre-

ciated by those who want gloves that areup-to-date in every particular.

No. I 4. Regulation 5-oz.glove, dark wine color, pad-ded wristband, patent palmlacing and palm grip.Much improv^i ' Set o£four gloves,^ $4.00

No. I 5. Corbettpattern, olivatanned leather, well paddedwith hair, padded wrist-band, patent palm lacing,

patent palm grip. Set offour gloves, $4.00

No. I 7. Corbettpattern, cra-ven tan leather, well pad-ded with hair, patent palmlacing, patent palm grip,

padded wristband. Set offour gloves, S4.00

Corbett Patter

No. I 9. Corbett pattern, craven tan leather,

well padded with hair, patent palm grip andpatent palm lacing. Set of four gloves, $3.60

No. 2 I . Corbett pattern, palm of drab leather,

balance of glove finished in dark wine color

leather. Well padded with hair and patentpalm lacing. . Set of four gloves, $3.00

No. 23. Regular pattern, fine quality browntanned leather with palm of drab leather. Avery well made glove. Hair padded andpatent palm lacing. Set of four gloves, S2.25

No. 24. Regular pattern, outer handpiece of

craven tan leather, with palm of drab leather,

hair padded, elastic wristband. Set, $ 1 .50

Corbett Patter

SPALDING YOUTHS' BOXING GLOVESAll Styles, Padded With Hair

Spalding Youths' Boxing Gloves are made in exactly the same mannerand 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 grip. Per set, S3.50No. 40. Youths' size, Corbett pattern, soft craven tan leather,

padded, patent palm lacing. . . Per set, $2.50No. 25. Youths' size, regular pattern, soft tanned leather, patent

. palm lacing, with palm of drab leather. Per set, $1.75!No. 26. Youths' size, regular pattern, da-k tanned leather, elastic

wristband, with palm of drab leather. Per set, $ 1 .25

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I TH[ SMLDIKE TBADtMUBK IS PIACED UPOK [VERY CiKUIKi SPtLDIMI! «»TICLE. ACCEPT NO SMSTITIITF

p^^ The Spalding Striking Bags d??sm" Tfc« BUdden osad la aU onr StrlUas Bass are audc of pare Para rnbbcr and Folly eaaraatccd.

All our single end bags except No. G are made with solid leather top, through center of whichrope passes, making them the most certain in action of any. Laces on side at top, so that thebladder can be inflated without interfering with rope. Each bag is most carefully inspected and

then packed complete in bo.\ with bladder, lace and rope. ^

No. G. This is a heavy durable GymnasiumBag suitable for all around exercise workand the strongest bag made. The coveris of heavy English grain leather, sameas used in our best grade foot balls andbasket balls and made in the same way.It will outlast two or three bags of anyother make. With loop top. Each,$8.o6

No. I 9. Made of highest quality Patnakid, the lightest and strongest of leather.Sewed with linen thread, double stitchedand red welted seams. Especially suit-

able for exhibition work, and a very fastbag. . Each, S7.00

No. I 9S. Same material as No. 19, butfurnished with special light bladder andweighs only 7 ounces complete. Thefastest bag made, but very strong anddurable. . Each, S7.00

No. 18. The "Fitzsimmons Special."Made of finest selected olive Napa tannedleather, extra well madt ; double stitched,red welted seams and reinforced through-out. For training purposes particularlythis bag will be found extremely satis-

factory in every respect. Each, S5.00No. I8S. Same as No. 18. but smaller

in size and lighter. Intended for veryspeedy work. Each, S5.o6

No. 20. Made of finest selected calfskin,

double stitched, red welted seams and re-

inforced throughout. Very fast and a dur-able bag for all around use. Each, 87.00

No. 12. Made of olive tanned leather,

specially selected; double stitched, red

welted seams and reinforced throughout.

Excellent for quick work. Each, S4. OONo. I O. Made of specially tanned brown

glove leather; double stitched, red welted

seams and reinforced throughout. Wellmade in every particular. Each^ $3.50

No. 1 7. Made of fine craven tanned

leather well finished; double stitched,

red welted seams and reinforced through-

out. A good bag. Each, $3.50No. I 6. Made of extra fine grain leather;

full size and lined throughout $3.00No. I 6. Made of olive tanned leather;

full size and lined throughout; red welted

seams. . Each, $2.00No. I 4. Good quality drab leather; lined

throughout. , Each, » 1.80

^ SPALDING STRIKING BAG SWIVELS

No. e No. 11 i» No. 9 No. 12 No. 6^

No. 8. The simplest and most effective ball bearing swivel on the market. Rope can be changed instantlywithout interfering with any other part of swivel. ..... Each, S 1 .60

No. 9. With removable socket for quickly suspending or removing bag without readjusting. " .50No. I I. Swivel action, with bell cord coupling and rope attached. Fastens- permanently to disk; japan""'"

, i . Each, eocfinish.

No. 6.

No. 12.Japanned iron stem for use with platform or disk. . , ,

Ball and socket action. Fastens permanently to disk; nickel-plated.

3Sc.25c.

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I mSFAUIIM6TiiADni>BKISPHC[DUP0MtV[»YCtMniMCSPAHINeA»TICL[. »CC[PT Mil SIIBSTITUTt I

THE SPALDING DOUBLE END BAGI Th« BUddcra naed In all our Striking Bags are made of Pore Para Rabber and arc WVUj Guaranteed

IVe are making all our double end bags with one-viece top and substantial leather loop. Really the strongest

construction we know of. The bottom loop is also very strongly made. Each bag complete in box, with bladder,e=aa=5i g^a=j> 6==5) lace, rubber cord foT floor, and rope for Ceiling attachment. s===s) (?===s) (f=a==5>

'iio. 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 andlively bag. " ' - - -Each. S5.50

No. 6. Fine olive tanned leather cover,

double stitched, red welted seams. Extrawell made throughout. (Each, $6.00

No. 6. Regulation size, specially tanned

brown glove leather cover, red weltedseams, double stitched and substantially

made throughout. Each, S4.00No. 4%. Regulation size, fine craventanned leather and red welted seams.Well finished throughout. Each, S3.75

No. 4. Regulation size, fine grain leather

cover and well made throughout, doublestitched. . . Each, $3.25

No. 3. Regulation size, substantial brownleather cover, reinforced and doublestitched seams. . Each, $2.75

No. 2%. Regulation size, good qualitydark olive tantied leather, lined through-out, red welted seams. Each, $2.00

No. 2. Medium size, good drab tannedleather, lined throughout. Each, $ 1 .50

SpaldingBrass Inflaters

aH50c.25c.

SpaldingBladdersIt is well to specify whenordering extra bladders

whether they are required

for single or douik endbags.a^ we can furnish the

two styles in each grade.

No. B. With top stem, for Nos. 1, 2,

2*2, 3. . . . Each, 60c.No. BS. With side stem, for Nos. 13,

14, 15. . . Each, 60c.No. 5. With top stem, for Nos. 4, 4'.,

5, 6. . . Each, 75c.No. 5S. With side stem, for Nos. 10, 12,

16, 17. . . Each, 75c.No. 7S. With side stem, for Nos. 18. 18S,

19, 19S, 20 and G. Each. 90c.No. 7. With top stem, for No. 7 bag. 90c.No. OM. Top stem for No. G bag. $1.25No. OS. With top stem, heavy bladdor,

best quality. . Each, $ I .OONo. D. Elastic floor attachment for all styles,

double end bags, best quality cord 30c.No. E. Elastic cord for double end

bags. . . .. Each, 20c.No. 2. Club size, cylinder 10 in.

jNo. 3. Pocket size, cylinder 5*3 in.

All Rubber Bladders bearing our Trade-Mark are made of Pure Para Rubber and are guaranteed Perfect iri

Material and Workmanship. Note special explanation of guarantee on tag attached to each bladder.

SpaldingStrikingBagMitts

Will protect the hands and recommended for use with all Striking Bags.

No. I. Made of olive Napa Leather and extra well padded; ventilated

palm and special elastic wrist in glove. . . Pair, $2.50No. 2. Made of soft tanned leather, properly shaped and padded,

substantially put together. . . Pair, $ 1 .50No. 3. Made of soft tanned leather, padded and well made; also

made in ladies' size. . , ^j «. . » Pair, 75c.

No. 4. Knuckle mitt, well padded. 't»* . ." 50c.

No. 5. Knuckle mitt, well padded. . . ." 25c,

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The

Spalding

Disk

PiaUorm

The metal disk against which thebag strikes constitutes one of thebest features ever incorporated in

an arrangement of this character,

rendering it almost noiseless andvery quick in action. This diskis adjustable so that variousmembers of the family to use the

same disk.

No. PR. The Spalding Adjust-able Disk Platform, without bag.

Each, S5.00

Molinc PlatformOiirMoline Platform i.s adjustable in height, readilvattached toany wall:iii(l the side brackets so arranged that it touches three rows of studding!

Each platform supplied with every.thing necessary for attaching to wall,

and crated ready for shipment.

No. I . Moline Platform. 9 1 2.00Bag is not included in above price.

See li'it of bags on preceding pagex

Spalding Adjustable Floor DiskNo. 82F. Attached to the Hoor, and combines with absoluterigidity the adjustable feature so necessary in an article thatis for home use to make it suitable for various members ofthe family. Capable of three adjustments of two inches eachor a total of si.x inches. Without bag. . Each, S25.00

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THE SPALDING "OFFIGIAL" BASKET BALL

OFFICIALLY adopted and standard. The cover is made in four sections, with capless endis

and of the finest and most carefully selected pebble grain English leather We take theentire output of this superior grade of leather from the English tanners, and in the Official Bas-

ket Ball use the choicest parts'of each hide.' The bladder is made specially for this ball of extra

quality Para rubber Each ball packed complete, in sealed bo.\, and guaranteed perfect in everydetail. To provide that all official contests may be held under ab.solutely fair and uniform conditions,it i" stipulated that this ball must be used in all match games of either men's or women's teams.

No. M. Spaldiiig " Oflicial " Basket Ball. Each. $6.00

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fWi: SPALDING OFFICI^I'^ INTERCOLLEGIATE I

FOOT BALL

HIS is the ONLY OFFICIAL RUGBY FOOT BALL, and is used in everyimportant match played in this country. Guaranteed absolutely if seal

of box is unbroken. We pack with leather case and pure Para rubberbladder, an inflater, lacing needle and rawhide lace.

No. J5. Complete, $5.00

THE SPALDING GUARANTEE means that we stand back of our promise todeliver a perfect article. We do not guarantee against abuse or ordinary wear.In a foot ball, if there is any imperfection in material or workmanship not ap-parent upon first inspection, it will certainly show during the first game or inpreiimmary practice, and, if it does, the ball should be returned to us at once.We will 7iot replace any ball that shows from its appearance that it has beenabused or one that has simply been worn out.

MontrealCanada

New YorkBoffaloSyracaseBoston


TRADE-MARKACCEPT NOSUBSTITUTE ^^

r THE SPALDING TRADEMARK IS PLACED UPON EVERY GENUINE SPALDING ARTICLE. ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTE. 1

THE ONLY OFFICIAL ASSOCIATION FOOT BALL

THE SPALDING OFHCIAL

ASSOCIATIONFOOT BALL

The case of our No. L Ball is constructed in four sec-

tions with capless ends, neat in appearance and very-

serviceable. Material and workmanship are of high-

est quality and fully guaranteed. Each ball is packedcomplete in sealed box, with pure Para rubber guaran-

teed bladder, foot ball inflater, rawhide lace and lac-

ing needle. Contents guaranteed if sea^l is unbroken.

THE SPALDING NO. H ASSOCIATION FOOT BALL-Foot Ball that is right in every particular

and "black button" ends. This constitutes strongest

construction known for a round ball. It is made of

special English leather and in every way conforms to

the balls used by the best teams on the other side.

Each ball is packed complete with a pure Para rubber

guaranteed bladder, a foot ball inflater, rawhide lace

and a lacing needle, in sealed box, and contents guar-

anteed perfect if seal is unbroken.

No. H. Association Foot Ball. Each, $5.00

An AssociationMade in the improved style with eight sections

THE SPALDING GUARANTEEmeans that we stand back of our promise to deliver

a perfect article. We do not guarantee against

abuse or ordinary wear. In a foot ball, if there

is any imperfection in material or workmanshipnot apparent uponfirst inspection, it will certainly

show during thefirst game or in preliminary prac-tice, and, if it does, the ball should be returned^ to

us at once. We will not replace any ball that

shows from its appearance that it has been abusedor one that has simply been worn out.

MontrealCanada

New YorkBaffaloSyracuseBoston

eo-mmunications addressed to

A. G. SPALDING &. BROS.in any of the following cities will receive attention.


Pittsburg I PliiladelphiajNew Orleans I Cleveland I San Francisco

Baltimore I Washington I Kansas City I CincinnatiIMinneapolis

LondonEngland


Prices in effect July 6, 1908. Subject to change without notice.

THE SPALDING^*^TRADE-MARKACCEPT NOGUARANTEES

^^ QU ALITY

SPALDINGOfficial National League Ball

Is the Standard of the WorldIt Is the Original League Ball It is the Official League BiA

It Is the Universally Adopted League BallIt is the Best League Ball

IT HAS BEEN FORMALLY ADOPTED AS THE

Official Ball oi the National League lorover30YearsIt has also been adopted as the Official Ball for all Championship GameS,

; by the following Professional Leagxies :

EASTERN LEAGUE for 20 years

HEW ENGLAND LEAGUE for 20 yia?3

NORTHERN LEAGUE for 5 years

WESTERN ASSOCLATION for U years

PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE for 5 years

INTERSTATE LEAGUE for 5 yianfNEW YORK STATE LEAGUE for 11 yeoifCENTRAL LEAGUE for 5 years

COTTON STATES LEAGUE for S yean]INDIANA. ILLINOIS and IOWA

I LEAGUE for 7 WPtand by 22 other Professional Leagues that Tiave adopted the Spalding

Official National League Ball from 1 to 4 years.

fMIHE Spafding Official National League Ball was first adopted by the National League in 1878, and* is the only ball that has been used in Championship League Games since that time. In tharecent great World's Championship Games in Chicago between the Chicago Nationals and the DetroitAmericans the Spalding Official National League Ball was used.

(WH addition to the different American adoptions, the Spalding Official National League Ball hasl)e«l|

r* fnade the official ball by the governing Base Ball Associations of Mexico, Cuba, Canada, Australiaj

pouth Africa, Great Britain, Philippine Islands, Japan, and, in fact, wherever Base Ball is playedi]

The Spalding Official National League Ball has received this universal adoption because of its wellestablished reputation for uniformity and high quality, but the special object of such adoptions, front

the players' standpoint, is to secure absolute uniformity in a ball, that will prevent unfair "jockeying'*with an unknown ball, and make National and International Base Ball contests possible, and at tMsame time make the records of players of value, and uniform throughout the world, which can onWbe secured by standardizing one well known ball.

The Spalding Official National League Ballis used by Yale, Harvard, Princeton and all prominent college teams. The soldiers and sailors in th^i

United States Army and Navy use it exclusively. In fact, the Spalding League,

Ball is in universal use wherever Base Ball is played.

Once I'n a' while a minor league will experiment for a short time with some other ta]], lut 1nvariabI]Jreturns to the Spalding Official National League Ball, .which has now become universally recognizev

The Standard of the World

MontrealCanada

Coniiiiunieationa addressed to

A. G. SPALDING & BROS.in auy of the following cities will receive attention

For street numbers see inside front cover of this l)ook.

LondonEngland

New YorkBoHaloSyracnse

BostonPittsburgBaltimore

PhiladelphiaWashingtonNew Orleans

ChicagoClevelandDetroit

CincinnatiKansas CitySt. Lonis

San FranciscoDenver

eapolls

iVicM in tiffed January 6, 1908, Subject to chang0 without notico.

THE SPALDINGGUARANTEES '

^^ QUALITY

^iS^TRADE-MARKj

W^hM ACCEPT NOI

'<^:S^ SUBSTITUTE ^

THE SPAIiDING OFFICl AliNATIONAIi UELAGUE BAIil.

The Official ball of the game for orer 30 years. Adopted by the National

Lea^rue in 1878, and the only bill

used in Championship gamessince. Each ball wrapped in tin-

foil, packed in a separate box,

and sealed in accordance with thelatest League regulations. War-ranted to last a full game whenQsed under ordinary conditions.

No. 1. Each. $1.50.

Official National I^eague Jr.Made with horse hide cover, and in every respect

same as our Oflficial National League BaH No. 1,

except slightly smaller in size. Esi)ecially designed

for junior clubs ( composed of boys under 16 years of

age) and all games in which this ball is used will

be recognized as legal games. Warranted to last

a full game when used under ordinary coP''Uioii«i

No. Bl. Each, $1.00«

MontrealCanada

Communications addressed to

A. G. SPALDING & BROS.in any of the following cities will receive attention


LondmEngland

New YorkBuffaloSyracuse

BostonPittsbnrgBaltimore

PhiladelphiaI

Chicago I Cincuinati I San Francisco

Washington Cleveland Kansas City i DenverNew Orleans I

Detroit I St. Lonis I Minneapolis

Prioea in effect January S, 1908, Subject to change vnthout notico.



Durand-Sleel]

blockers Ml—*d^%t—Wooden lockers are objectionablerbecause they attract vermin, absorb odors,

can be easily broken into, and are dangerouson account of fire.

Lockers made from wire mesh ^i*

expanded metal afford little secur-ity, as they can be easily entered with wire cut'

ters. Clothes placed in them become coverecf

with dust, and the lockers themselves presenta poor appearance, resembling animal cages.

Darand-Steei Lockers are made of finest somegrade furniture steel and are finished with Public

gloss black, furnace-baked japan (400°), comparableto that used on hospital ware, which will never flake

off nor require refinishing. as do paints and enamels.

of the 6,000 Durand-Steel Lockers installed In theCymnaslums of Chicago. I2"x I5"x42", Double Tier.

Durand-Steel Lockers are usually built withdoors perforated full length in panel design with sidesand backs solid. This prevents clothes in one locker

from coming in contact with wet garmentsr~^ in adjoining lockers, while plenty of venti-

g * lation is secured by having the door perfo-

rated its entire length, but, if the purchaserprefers, we perforate the backs also.

The cost of Durand-Steel Lockersis no more than that of first-classwooden lockers, and they last as longas the building, are sanitary, secure, and,in addition, are fire-proof.

The following Standard Sizes arethose most commonly used :

double tier12 X 12 X 36 Inch15 X 15 X 36 Inch12 X 12 x42 Inch15 x 15 x42 Inch

SINGLE TIER12 X 12x60 Inch15 X I5x 60 Inch12 X (2x 72 InchIB x IS X 72 lncl\

Three Lockers In Single Tier

Special Sizes made to order.

We are handling lockers as a special con-tract business, and shipment will m every

case be made direct from the factory in

Chicago. If you will let us know the num-ber of lockers, size and arrangement, weshall be glad to take up, through corre-

spondence, the matter of prices.

TOTQ

HE following index from Spalding's latest Catalogues

will give an idea of the great variety of Athletic

Goods manufactured by A. G. Spalding & Bros.

Ankle Brace, Skate! Archery

I Ash Bars' Athletic Library, Attachments, Chest Weight

bags. Bathing SuitBags, CaddyBags, CricketBags, UniformBalls, BaseBalls, BasketBall Cleaner, GolfBalls, CricketBalls, GolfBalls, PlaygroundBalls, SquashBaMs, TennisBandages, Elastic

Bar Bells

Ear Stalls

Bars, Parallel

Bases, Base Ball

Bases, IndoorBasket Ball WearBathing Suits

Bats, Base Ball

Bats, CricketBats, IndoorBatting Cage, Base Ball

BeltsBladders. Basket Ball

Bladders, Foot Ball

Bladders, Striking BagsBlades. FencingBlouses, UmpireBoxing Gloves

Caddy BadgesCaps, Base Ball

Caps, UniversityCaps, SkullCenter Forks, IronCenter Straps. CanvasChest WeightsCoats, Base Ball

Collars, SwimmingCombination UniformsCorks, RunningCricket GoodsCroquet GoodsCross Bars

Discus, OlympicDiscs, MarkingDiscs, Rubber GolfDisks, Striking BagDumb Bells

EmblemsEquestrian PoloExerciser, HomeE.xhibition Clubs

Fencing SticksField HockeyFinger ProtectionFlags, CollegeFlags, MarkingFoils, FencingFoot Balls, .AssociationFoot Balls, RugbyFoot Ball Goal NetsFoot Ball TimerFotil Flags

Gloves, Base Ball

Gloves, CricketGloves, FencingGloves, GolfGloves, HandballGloves. HockeyGlove SoftenerGoals, Basket Ball

Goal Cage, PoloGoals, Foot Ball

Goals, HockeyGolf ClubsGolf CountersGolfette

Grips, AthleticGrips, GolfGuy Ropes and PegsGymnasium, HomeGymnasium Board, HomeHammers, AthleticHandballsHandle Cover, RubberHangers for Indian ClubsHats, UniversityHead HarnessHealth Pull

Hob NailsHockey SticksHole Cutter. GolfHole Rim, GolfHorizontal BarsHurdles, Safety

Indoor Base Ball

Indian ClubsInflaters, Foot Ball

Inflaters, Striking Bag

Jackets, FencingJackets, Foot Ball

Jackets, SwimmingJerseys

Knee ProtectorsKnickerbockers, Foot Ball

Lace, Foot B&ll

Lanes for SprintsLawn BowlsLeg Guards, CritketLeg Guards, Foot Ball

Leg Guards, HockeyLeg Guards, PoloLetters, EmbroideredLetters, WovenLockers, Durand-Steel

Mallet, CricketMarkers. TennisMasks, Base Ball

Masks, FencingMasks, NoseMasseur, AbdominalMattressesMedicine Balls

MegaphonesMitts. Base Ball

Mitts, HandballMitts, Striking BagMocassinsMouthpiece, Foot Ball

Needle. LacingNets, TennisNet, Volley Ball

Numbers, Competitors

Pad, Chamois. FencingPads, Foot Ball

Paint, GolfPants, Base Ball

Pants, Basket BallPants, Boys' KneePants, Foot BallPants, HockevPants, Roller 'PoloPants, RunningPistol, Starter's

Plastrons, FencingPlates, Base Ball ShoePlates. HomePlates, MarkingPlates, Pitchers' BoxPlates, TeeingPlatforms. Striking BagPoles, SkiPoles, VaultingPolo, Roller, GoodsProtector, AbdomenProtector, ElbowProtector. PoloProtection for Running ShoesPucks. HockeyPush Ball

Pushers, ChamoisPuttees, Golf

Quantity PricesQuoits

Racket CoversRackets. Lawn TennisRacket PressesRackets RestrungRapiersReels for Tennis PostsReferees' HornsReferees' WhistleRings, ExercisingRings, SwingingRowing MachinesRoque

Scabbards ibr SkatesScore Board, GolfScore Books, Base BallScore Books, Basket BallScore Books, CricketScore Books, GolLScore Books, TennisScoring Tablets, Base BallSeven-Foot CircleShin Guards, AssviciationShin Guards, RugbyShin^Guards, HockeyShin Guards, PoloShirts, Base Ball

Shirts. Basket BallShirts, SleevelessShoes, Base Ball

Shoes, Basket Ball

Shoes. CricketShoes, FencingShoes, Foot Ball, AssociationShoes, Foot Ball, RugbyShoes. GolfShoes, GymnasiumShoes, JumpingShoes, Running

Shoes, BowlinShoes, Cross Country

Shoes, SkatingShoes, SquashShoes, TennisShot, IndoorShot, MassageSkate BagsSkates, HockeySkate HoldersSkates, IceSkates. RacingSkates. Rink. IceSkate RollersSkates, RollerSkates, TubularSkate StrapsSkisSleeve Bands. CollegeSlippers, BathingSnow ShoesSquash GoodsStandards. VaultingStandards. Volley Ball

Starters' Pistol

Steel CableSticks. PoloStockingsStop BoardsStriking BagsStuds. GolfStumps and Bails

Suits. Union, Foot Ball

SupportersSupporters. AnkleSupporters. Wri-st

SuspensoriesSweatersSwimming Suits

Swivel Striking BagsSwords. FencingSwords, Duelling

Tackling MachineTake ofT BoardTapes, AdhesiveTapes, MarkingTapes, MeasuringTees, GolfTennis PostsTether TennisTightsToboggansToboggan CushionsToboggan Toe CapsToe BoardsToquesTrapeze, AdjustableTrapeze, SingleTrousers, Y. M. C. A.Trunks, BathingTrunks, VelvetTrunks, Worsted

Umpire Indicator

Uniforms, Base Ball

Varnish lor GutVolley Balls

Water Polo Ball

Wands, CalisthenicWatches, Sto()

Water WingsWeights, 56-Ib.

Whistles, Referees'Whitely ExerciserWrist Machine

THE SPALDING TRADEMARKPROTECTS

THECONSUMER

PREVENTSFRAUDULENTSUBSTITUTION

TheNondescripManufacturer. .

says to the #9^Dealer

:

f<]"Why pay 15 to 20per cent, more for»^«SpaldingTrade MarkedV^.Athletic Goods, when I yarp prepared to furnish'^*^' ^

you 'Just as good" articles^^^for so much less, price?"

The Substitute.<$\Dealer says

to the Con-sumer :

"We are just out

of the Spalding

•^ m aTtfcle asked for,

^Mh\x% Kere is some-<Cj^^thihg tJust as good*

at 25 per cent less

price."

Spalding Cautions the Consumerto make proper allowances for these "Jusr AS GOoO-'* jnanufaCturers and.substitute-dealers' statements, but see t« it tbat th« Spuidins Trade-Mark.Is OB, or attached, to each Spalding Athletic- article-, for withoat thtft

Trade-Mark they are not genuine Spalding GoO«la«

We are prompted to issue this Cautfon toHTisers of Spalding's Athletic Goods,for the reason that many defective articles made and ^old by these 'Just as-;

Good" manufacturers and dealers are returned to as as defective and un-satisfactory . and which the consumer, who has been thus- deceived, has askedus to repair or replace under our broad Guarantee, j^hfch reads as follows:

We Guarantee to each porchasor o( an actlcle bearing theSpalding Trade-Mark that such article will gtTe satisfaction anda reasonable amount of service, when used for the purpose for whichIt was Intended and under ordinary conditions and fair treatment.

IVe A.^V%e to repair or replace free of charge any such articlewhich proves defective in material or workmanship; PROVIDEDsuch defective article Is returned to, us, transportation prepaid,dnrtng the season In which It was purchased, accompanied by the

kddi'ess and letter from the user explaining the claim.

rA of tU "Just Is SbcBewarf of tM "Just Ss 4^d' mafrufacturer, who makes " appearance*' first

and " Quality " secondary, in order to deceive the dealer ; and beware of thesubstitute-dealer, who completes the fraud by offering the consumer the•Just as Good" article when Spalding's GoQds are asked for.

THE SPALDING TRADEMARKPROTECTS

THECONSUMER

PREVENTSFRAUDULENTSUBSTITUTION

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