Chapter X: Section IV: of Rule 26 gives the umpire the discretionary power to declare (1)

any game forfeited in which he is personally cognizant of the fact of any single rule having been wilfully violated, the offending team forfeiting the game then and there. But only in very rare cases should this power be used in opposition to the wishes of the captain of the team not in fault. When the rules have been plainly violated and the captain of the team not in fault claims forfeit, the umpire must enforce the penalty.

THE UMPIRE'S POWER.

Under Section II of Rule 52 the umpire _is invested with the authority to order any player to do, or to omit to do, any act, as he may deem it necessary_, to give force or effect to any or all of the provisions of the code of playing rules. This gives him the authority to decide all disputed points in a game not expressly covered by the rules, subject, of course, to legal protest.

JUDGING THE CONDITION OF THE FIELD.

Rule 29 gives the captain of the home club the sole power to decide whether the field is in condition for play at the hour appointed for beginning a game. But after a game has been commenced, and it be interrupted by rain, the umpire alone decides whether the field is in fair condition for resuming play after such suspension of the game.

THE UMPIRE SOLE JUDGE OF ILLNESS OR INJURY.

Rule 28 makes the umpire the sole judge as to the nature and extent of the "illness or injury" claimed to disable a player from service on the field. The captains have nothing to say in the matter. All they can do is to appeal to the umpire, and abide by his decision.

GAMES STOPPED BY RAIN.

Rule 55 the umpire is prohibited from suspending play in a match game on account of rain, unless "_rain falls so heavily that the spectators are compelled by the severity of the storm_, to seek shelter." If the rain is light, or an ordinary drizzle, it is not sufficient to legalize the suspension of the play.

THE CAPTAIN ONLY CAN ADDRESS THE UMPIRE.

Rules 53 and 57 are explicit in prohibiting any player, except the captain of the nine, from addressing the umpire in regard to any decision he may make; and even the captain can only do so in the case of a question involving an error in misinterpreting the rules. If the decision disputed involves only an error of judgment, even the captain has no right to question the decision. In every case of a violation of this rule, the umpire must fine the offender _five dollars_, or he himself be liable to immediate dismissal for violating the rules.

BATSMEN CHANGING POSITION.

Last season a custom came into vogue which virtually violated Section V of Rule 43. It was the habit some batsmen had of jumping from one batting position to the other just as the pitcher was about to deliver the ball to the bat, this act virtually hindering the catcher from properly fielding the pitched ball. While no rule should prevent a batsman from batting from either the left or the right batting position at his option it certainly was never intended to allow the change to be made while play was in progress: and it therefore becomes the duty of the umpire to interpret this rule according to its spirit, and to regard the action of a batsman in jumping from one position to the other while the ball is in play from pitcher to catcher as hindering the catcher, and in such case he should declare him out.

INTERFERING WITH A BATTED OR THROWN BALL.

Rule 48 prohibits a base runner from interfering with a fielder attempting to field a batted ball. The runner has no right to the line of the base when a fielder is occupying it in the effort to catch a fly ball, or to field a batted ball; nor can a base runner make any attempt to hinder or obstruct a fielder from fielding a thrown ball without his being promptly decided out. In all cases the base runner must run off the line of the bases to avoid interfering with a fielder standing on the line of the bases to field a batted ball. Section VIII of Rule 28 says, "_Or intentionally interferes with a thrown ball_," and the intention is judged by his effort to avoid interference or not.

PASSED BALLS WHICH GIVE A BASE.

Rule 46, Section IV., states that in the case of a pitched ball which passes the catcher and then touches the umpire; or if such passed ball touches any fence or building within ninety feet of the home base, the runner is entitled to one base without being put out, and can of course take more at his own risk.

OVERRUNNING FIRST BASE.

The base runner, in running to first base, is only exempt from being touched out after overrunning the base, when he turns to the right after overrunning the base. If he crosses the foul line after overrunning, toward second base, that is tantamount to turning to the left, but so long as he is on foul ground after overrunning the base, it is immaterial whether he turns to the left or to the right. The leaving foul ground in overrunning decides the point against him. It is best, however, always to turn to the right in returning.

DOUBTFUL DECISIONS IN FAVOR OF THE BATTING SIDE.

The rules expressly make a distinction in favor of the batting side in all cases where there is any doubt as to the player being fairly out. Especially is this the case in the case of the batsman's being put out at first base, for Section IV. of Rule 48 requires the ball to be securely held by the base player "_before_" the runner touches the base in order to put him out, and the rub applies to the touching out of all base runners on bases; the words being "_before_" the runner reaches the base, if at the same time, he--the runner--is not out. Time and again were base runners unfairly decided out last season in cases where the ball was held by the base player simultaneously with the runner's touching the base, every such decision being illegal.

In regard to the umpire's enforcement of Rule 48, President Young says, "Too many base runners are decided out when the ball is held by the base player simultaneously with the runner's reaching the base, which decisions are illegal." If umpires will strictly enforce the rule it will greatly increase the chances for base running and team work at the bat.

Mr. Byrne, of the Joint Rules Committee, in joining with Mr. Young in having this rule enforced, says: "We are doing all we can to encourage base stealing and a proper attention to the rule, by more frequently deciding men safe at first, as it will add interest to the game. I believe, too, that it would be wise in all cases of decision on first base points for the Umpire to give the base runner the benefit of the doubt."

BATTED BALLS HITTING THE BASES.

Since the first and third bases were placed entirely on fair ground and within the foul lines, every batted ball touching either the first or third base bag, must be declared a fair ball no matter where it strikes after touching either bag. It would be better to have the bags in question on foul ground, so as to make every batted ball foul that strikes them; but until this is done, all such batted balls must be declared fair.

COACHERS MUST KEEP WITHIN THEIR LINES.

Captains or their assistants who engage in "coaching" base runners, must keep within the lines of their designated position, or if they attempt to coach a runner while standing outside of their position, or to run toward home base outside the lines of their position, they must be fined five dollars for each violation of the rule.

OPEN BETTING PROHIBITED.

Rule 58 prohibits open betting on all ball grounds of clubs governed by the rules of the _National Agreement_. The penalty for a violation of this rule is the forfeiture of the game which is being played when the rule is violated; and the Umpire must enforce this rule or be amenable to a prompt removal from his position.

NO UMPIRE TO BE INSULTED.

Rule 52 states that "the umpire is master of the field from the commencement to the termination of the game; and he is entitled to the respect of the spectators, and _any person offering any insult or indignity to him must be promptly ejected from the grounds_," under the penalty of a forfeiture of the game.

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

NATIONAL LEAGUE SCHEDULE OF CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES FOR 1889.

Boston ------------------------------------------------------------------------- At |At |At |At |At |At |At New York|Philadelp'a|Washingt'n|Chicago |Cleveland|Pittsburg|Indianapl's --------+-----------+----------+--------+---------+---------+------------ April 24|April 29 |May 3 |June 28|July 4,|June 19 |June 24 | | | | a.m. | | " 25| " 30 | " 4 | " 29| " 4,| " 20 | " 25 | | | | p.m. | | " 26|May 1 | " 6 |July 1| " 5 | " 21 | " 26 " 27| " 2 | " 7 | " 2| " 6 | " 22 | " 27 June 10|July 25 |Aug. 1 |Aug. 8|Aug. 15 |Aug. 12 |Aug. 5 " 11| " 26 | " 2 | " 9| " 16 | " 13 | " 6 " 12| " 27 | " 3 | " 10| " 17 | " 14 | " 7 Aug. 29|Aug. 26 |Sept. 19 |Sept. 23|Sept. 30 |Oct. 3 |Sept. 26 " 30| " 27 | " 20 | " 24|Oct. 1 | " 4 | " 27 " 31| " 28 | " 21 | " 25| " 2 | " 5 | " 28 ------------------------------------------------------------------------

New York -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- At |At |At |At |At |At |At Boston |Philadelp'a|Washingt'n|Chicago |Cleveland|Pittsburg|Indianapl's --------+-----------+----------+--------+---------+---------+------------ May 8|May 3 |June 1 |June 24|June 19 |July 4, |June 28 | | | | | a.m. | " 9| " 4 | " 3 | " 25| " 20 | " 4, | " 29 | | | | | p.m. | " 10| " 6 | " 4 | " 26| " 21 | " 5 |July 1 " 11| " 7 | " 5 | " 27| " 22 | " 6 | " 2 June 6|July 22 |July 29 |Aug. 5|Aug. 12 |Aug. 15 |Aug. 8 " 7| " 23 | " 30 | " 6| " 13 | " 16 | " 9 " 8| " 24 | " 31 | " 7| " 14 | " 17 | " 10 Aug. 19|Sept. 19 |Sept. 16 |Sept. 26|Oct. 3 |Sept. 30 |Sept. 23 " 20| " 20 | " 17 | " 27| " 4 |Oct. 1 | " 24 " 21| " 21 | " 18 | " 28| " 5 | " 2 | " 25 --------------------------------------------------------------------------

Philadelphia
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At |At |At |At |At |At |At
Boston |New York|Washingt'n|Chicago |Cleveland|Pittsburg|Indianapl's
--------+--------+----------+--------+---------+---------+------------
June 1|June 13|April 24 |June 19|June 24 |June 28 |July 4,
| | | | | | a.m.
" 3| " 14| " 25 | " 20| " 25 | " 29 | " 4,
| | | | | | p.m.
" 4| " 15| " 26 | " 21| " 26 |July 1 |" 5
" 5| " 17| " 27 | " 22| " 27 | " 2 |" 6
July 29|Aug. 1|June 10 |Aug. 12|Aug. 8 |Aug. 5 |Aug. 15
" 30| " 2| " 11 | " 13| " 9 | " 6 | " 16
" 31| " 3| " 12 | " 14| " 10 | " 7 | " 17
Sept. 16| " 22|Aug. 29 |Oct. 3|Sept. 23 |Sept. 26 |Sept. 30
" 17| " 23| " 30 | " 4| " 24 | " 27 |Oct. 1
" 18| " 24| " 31 | " 5| " 25 | " 28 | " 2
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Washington
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At |At |At |At |At |At |At
Boston |New York|Philadelp'a|Chicago |Cleveland|Pittsburg|Indianapl's
--------+--------+-----------+--------+---------+---------+------------
June 13|April 29|May 8 |July 4,|June 28 |June 24 |June 19
| | | a.m. | | |
" 14| " 30| " 9 | " 4,| " 29 | " 25 | " 20
| | | p.m. | | |
" 15|May 1| " 10 | " 5|July 1 | " 26 | " 21
" 17| " 2| " 11 | " 6| " 2 | " 27 | " 22
July 22|July 25|June 6 |Aug. 15|Aug. 5 |Aug. 8 |Aug. 12
" 23| " 26| " 7 | " 16| " 6 | " 9 | " 13
" 24| " 27| " 8 | " 17| " 7 | " 10 | " 14
Aug. 22|Aug. 26|Aug. 19 |Sept. 30|Sept. 26 |Sept. 23 |Oct. 3
" 23| " 27| " 20 |Oct. 1| " 27 | " 24 | " 4
" 24| " 28| " 21 | " 2| " 28 | " 25 | " 5
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Chicago ------------------------------------------------------------------------ At |At |At |At |At |At |At Boston |New York |Philadelp'a|Washingt'n|Cleveland|Pittsburg|Indianapl's -------+---------+-----------+----------+---------+---------+------------ May 28|May 22|May 13 |May 17 |May 3 |Apr. 24 |Apr. 29 " 29| " 23| " 14 | " 18 | " 4 | " 25 | " 30 May 30| " 24| " 15 | " 20 | " 6 | " 26 |May 1 a.m.| | | | | | " 30| " 25| " 16 | " 21 | " 7 | " 27 | " 2 p.m.| | | | | | July 18|July 15|July 11 |July 8 |June 14 |July 29 |July 25 " 19| " 16| " 12 | " 9 | " 15 | " 30 | " 26 " 20| " 17| " 13 | " 10 | " 17 | " 31 | " 27 Sept. 9| Sept. 12|Sept. 2 |Sept. 5 |Aug. 26 |Aug. 29 |Aug. 19 " 10| " 13| " 3 | " 6 | " 27 | " 30 | " 20 " 11| " 14| " 4 | " 7 | " 28 | " 31 | " 21 -------------------------------------------------------------------------

Cleveland ----------------------------------------------------------------------- At |At |At |At |At |At |At Boston |New York|Philadelp'a|Washingt'n|Chicago |Pittsburg|Indianapl's -------+---------+-----------+----------+---------+---------+------------ May 17|May 13|May 22 |May 28 |May 3| Apr. 24 |Apr. 29 " 18| " 14| " 23 | " 29 | " 4| " 25 | " 30 " 20| " 15| " 24 |May 30 | " 6| " 26 |May 1 | | | a.m. | | | " 21| " 16| " 25 | " 30 | " 7| " 27 | " 2 | | | p.m. | | | July 8|July 11|July 15 |July 18 | June 14| July 29 | July 25 " 9| " 12| " 16 | " 19 | " 15| " 30 | " 26 " 10| " 13| " 17 | " 20 | " 17| " 31 | " 27 Sept. 12|Sept. 9|Sept. 5 |Sept. 2 | Aug. 26| Aug. 29 | Aug. 19 " 13| " 10| " 6 | " 3 | " 27| " 30 | " 20 " 14| " 11| " 7 | " 4 | " 28| " 31 | " 21 ------------------------------------------------------------------------

Pittsburg ----------------------------------------------------------------------- At |At |At |At |At |At |At Boston |New York|Philadelp'a|Washingt'n|Chicago |Cleveland|Indianapl's -------+---------+-----------+----------+--------+---------+------------ May 13|May 17|May 28 |May 22 |June 1|Apr. 29 |Apr. 24 " 14| " 18| " 29 | " 23 | " 3| " 30 | " 25 " 15| " 20|May 30 | " 24 | " 4|May 1 | " 26 | | a.m. | | | | " 16| " 21| " 30 | " 25 | " 5| " 2 | " 27 | | p.m. | | | | July 11|July 8|July 18 |July 15 |Aug. 1|July 25 |June 11 " 12| " 9| " 19 | " 16 | " 2| " 26 | " 12 " 13| " 10| " 20 | " 17 | " 3| " 27 | " 13 Sept. 5|Sept. 2|Sept. 9 |Sept. 12 |Sept. 19|Sept. 16 |Aug. 22 | a.m. | | | | | " 6| " 2| " 10 | " 13 | " 20| " 17 | " 23 | p.m. | | | | | " 7| " 3| " 11 | " 14 | " 21| " 18 | " 24 -------------------------------------------------------------------

Indianapolis ---------------------------------------------------------------------- At |At |At |At |At |At |At Boston |New York|Philadelp'a|Washingt'n|Chicago |Cleveland|Pittsburg -------+---------+-----------+----------+--------+---------+------------ May 22|May 28 |May 17 |May 13 |June 6|May 8 |June 1 " 23| " 29 | " 18 | " 14 | " 7| " 9 | " 3 " 24|May 30 | " 20 | " 15 | " 8| " 10 | " 4 | a.m. | | | | | " 25| " 30 | " 21 | " 16 | " 10| " 11 | " 5 | p.m. | | | | | July 15|July 18 |July 8 |July 11 |July 22|July 29 |Aug. 1 " 16| " 19 | " 9 | " 12 | " 23| " 30 | " 2 " 17| " 20 | " 10 | " 13 | " 24| " 31 | " 3 Sept. 2|Sept. 5 |Sept. 12 |Sept. 9 |Sept. 16|Aug. 29 | " 26 a.m. | | | | | | " 2| " 6 | " 13 | " 10 | " 17| " 30 | " 27 p.m. | | | | | | Sept. 8| " 7 | " 14 | " 11 | " 18| " 31 | " 28 ----------------------------------------------------------------------

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE OF CHAMPIONSHIOP GAMES FOR 1889

Brooklyn
In |In |In |In |In |In |In
Philadelphia|Baltimore.|Columbus.|Cincinnati.|Louisville|St. |Kansas
| | | | | Louis.| City
------------+----------+---------+-----------+----------+--------+-------
April 17 |April 22 |May 25 |May 11 |May 7 |May 16 |May 20
| | [1] | [1] | | |
" 18 | " 23 | " 26 | " 12 | " 8 | " 17 | " 21
| | [2] | [2] | | |
" 20 | " 24 | " 27 | " 13 | " 9 | " 18 | " 22
[1] | | | | | [1] |
" 21 |Aug. 27 | " 28 | " 14 | " 10 | " 19 | " 23
[2] | | | | | [2] |
June 29 | " 28 |Aug. 6 |July 13 |July 10 |July 3 |July 6
[1] | | | [1] | | | [1]
" 30 | " 29 | " 7 | " 14 | " 11 | " 4 | "7
| | | | | [2]
[2] | | | [2] | | |
July 1 |Oct. 8 | " 8 | " 15 | " 12 | " 4 | " 8
Sept. 17 | " 9 |Oct. 12 |Aug. 22 |Aug. 17 |Aug. 10 |Aug.13
| | [1] | | [1] | [1] |
" 18 | " 10 | " 13 | " 24 | " 18 | " 11 | " 14
| | [2] | [1] | [2] | [2] |
" 19 | " 11 | " 14 | " 25 | " 20 | " 12 | " 15
| | | [2] | | |
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[Footnote 1: Saturday]
[Footnote 2: Sunday]

Athletics In |In |In |In |In |In |In Brooklyn.|Baltimore.|Columbus.|Cincinnati.|Louisville|St. |Kansas | | | | | Louis.| City ---------+----------+---------+-----------+----------+--------+--------- May 2 |April 25 |April 28 |May 7 |May 11 |May 20 |May 16 | | [2] | | [1] | | " 3 | " 26 | " 29 | " 8 | " 12 | " 21 | " 17 | | | | [2] | | " 4 | " 27 | " 30 | " 9 | " 13 | " 22 | " 18 [1] | [1] | | | | | [1] " 5 |May 25 |Aug. 27 | " 10 | " 14 | " 23 | " 19 [2] | [1] | | | | | [2] July 18 | " 27 | " 28 |July 6 |July 3 |July 10 |July 13 | | | [1] | | | [1] " 20 | " 28 | " 29 | " 7 | " 4 | " 11 | " 14 [1] | | | [2] | | | [2] " 21 | " 29 |Oct. 8 | " 8 | " 4 | " 12 | " 15 [2] | | | | | | Oct. 3 |Sept. 21 | " 9 |Aug. 13 |Aug. 10 |Aug. 17 |Aug. 22 | [1] | | | [1] | [1] | " 5 | " 23 | " 10 | " 14 | " 11 | " 18 | " 24 [1] | | | | [2] | [2] | [1] " 6 | " 24 | " 11 | " 15 | " 12 | " 20 | " 25 [2] | | | | | | [2] --------------------------------------------------------------------- [Footnote 1: Saturday] [Footnote 2: Sunday]

Baltimore In |In |In |In |In |In |In Brooklyn.|Philadelphia|Columbus.|Cincinnati.|Louisville|St. |Kansas | | | | | Louis.| City ---------+------------+---------+-----------+----------+--------+--------- -- April 28 |June 23 |May 2 |May 16 |May 20 |May 11 |May 7 [2] | [2] | | | | [1] | " 29 | " 24 | " 3 | " 17 | " 21 | " 12 | " 8 | | | | | [2] | " 30 | " 25 | " 4 | " 18 | " 22 | " 13 | " 9 | | [1] | [1] | | | May 1 | " 26 | " 5 | " 19 | " 23 | " 14 | " 10 | | [2] | [2] | | | June 19 |Aug. 6 |July 18 |July 3 |July 6 |July 13 |July 10 | | | | [1] | [1] | " 20 | " 7 | " 20 | " 4 | " 7 | " 14 | " 11 | | [1] | | [2] | [2] | " 22 | " 8 | " 21 | " 4 | " 8 | " 15 | " 12 [1] | | [2] | | | | Sept. 27 | Oct. 12 |Sept. 17 |Aug. 10 |Aug. 13 |Aug. 22 |Aug. 17 | [1] | | [1] | | | [1] " 28 | " 13 | " 18 | " 11 | " 14 | " 24 | " 18 [1] | [2] | | [2] | | [1] | [2] " 29 | " 14 | " 19 | " 12 | " 15 | " 25 | " 20 [2] | | | | | [2] | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [Footnote 1: Saturday] [Footnote 2: Sunday]

Columbus In |In |In |In |In |In |In Brooklyn.|Philadelphia|Baltimore.|Cincinnati.|Louisville|St. |Kansas | | | | |Louis. |City ---------|------------|----------|-----------|----------|--------|------- April 25|April 22 |April 17 |May 20 |May 16 |May 7 |May 11 | | | | | | [1] " 26 | " 23 | " 18 | " 21 | " 17 | " 8 | " 12 | | | | | | [2] " 27 | " 24 | " 19 | " 22 | " 18 | " 9 | " 13 [1] | | | | [1] | | June 23 |June 19 | " 20 | " 23 | " 19 | " 10 | " 14 [2] | | [1] | | [2] | | " 24 | " 20 |June 27 |July 10 |July 13 |July 6 |July 3 | | | | [1] | [1] | " 25 | " 21 | " 28 | " 11 | " 14 | " 7 | " 4 | | | | [2] | [2] | " 26 | " 22 | " 29 | " 12 | " 15 | " 8 | " 4 | [1] | [1] | | | | Sept. 21 |Sept. 28 |Oct. 3 |Aug. 17 |Aug. 22 |Aug. 13 |Aug. 10 [1] | [1] | | [1] | | | [1] " 22 | " 29 | " 4 | " 18 | " 24 | " 14 | " 11 [2] | [2] | | [2] | [1] | | [2] " 24 | " 30 | " 5 | " 20 | " 25 | " 15 | " 12 | | [1] | | [2] | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Footnote 1: Saturday] [Footnote 2: Sunday]

Cincinnati In |In |In |In |In |In |In Brooklyn.|Philadelphia|Baltimore.|Columbus.|Louisville|St. |Kansas | | | | | Louis. |City. ---------+------------+----------+---------+----------+---------+------ June 13 |May 30 |June 3 |June 8 |May 25 |April 25 |April 29 | | | [1] | [1] | | " 14 | " 30 | " 4 | " 9 | " 26 | " 26 | " 30 | | | [2] | [2] | | " 15 |June 1 | " 5 | " 10 | " 27 | " 27 |May 1 [1] | [1] | | | | [1] | " 16 | " 2 | " 6 | " 11 | " 28 | " 28 | " 2 [2] | [2] | | | | [2] | July 26 |July 23 |Aug. 2 |July 29 |Aug. 7 |June 25 |June 29 | | | | | | [1] " 27 | " 24 | " 3 | " 30 | " 8 | " 26 | " 30 [1] | | [1] | | | | [2] " 28 | " 25 | " 5 | " 31 | " 9 | " 27 |July 1 [2] | | | | | | Sept. 2 |Aug. 30 |Sept. 7 |Sept. 12 |Sept. 17 |Sept. 21 |Sept. 26 | | [1] | | | [1] | " 2 | " 31 | " 9 | " 14 | " 18 | " 22 | " 28 | [1] | | [1] | | [2] | [1] " 4 |Sept. 1 | " 10 | " 15 | " 19 | " 23 | " 29 | [2] | | [2] | | | [2] -------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Footnote 1: Saturday] [Footnote 2: Sunday]

Louisville In |In |In |In |In |In |In Brooklyn.|Philadelphia|Baltimore.|Columbus.|Cincinnati.|St. |Kansas | | | | |Louis. |City. ---------+------------+----------+---------+-----------+---------+-------- June 8 |June 3 |June 13 |May 30 |May 4 |April 29 |April 25 [1] | | | | [1] | | " 9 | " 4 | " 14 | " 30 | " 5 | " 30 | " 26 [2] | | | | [2] | | " 10 | " 5 | " 15[1]|June 1 | " 6 |May 1 | " 27 | | | [1] | | | [1] " 11 | " 6 | " 17 | " 2 |Aug. 26 | " 2 | " 28 | | | [2] | | | [2] July 30 |Aug. 2 |July 23 |July 26 | " 27 |June 29 |June 26 | | | | | [1] | " 31 | " 3 | " 24 | " 27 | " 28 | " 30 | " 27 | [1] | | [1] | | [2] | Aug 1 | " 4 | " 25 | " 28 |Oct. 3 |July 1 | " 28 | [2] | | [2] | | | Sept. 12 |Sept. 7 |Aug. 30 |Sept. 3 | " 4 |Sept. 26 |Sept. 21 | [1] | | | | | [1] " 14 | " 8 | " 31 | " 4 | " 5 | " 28 | " 22 [1] | [2] | [1] | | [1] | [1] | [2] " 15 | " 9 |Sept. 2 | " 5 | " 6 | " 29 | " 23 [2] | | | | [2] | [2] | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Footnote 1: Saturday] [Footnote 2: Sunday]

St. Louis In |In |In |In |In |In |In Brooklyn. |Philadelphia|Baltimore.|Columbus.|Cincinnati.|Louisville|Kansas | | | | | |City. ----------+------------+----------+---------+-----------+----------+------ ---- May 30 |June 13 |June 8 |June 3 |April 17 |April 21 |May 3 | | [1] | | | [2] | " 30 | " 15 | " 10 | " 4 | " 18 | " 22 | " 4 | [1] | | | | | [1] June 1 | " 16 | " 11 | " 5 | " 19 | " 23 | " 5 [1] | [2] | | | | | [2] " 2 | " 17 | " 12 | " 6 | " 20 |June 20 | " 6 [2] | | | | [1] | | Aug. 2 |July 30 |July 26 |July 22 |July 18 | " 22 |Aug. 7 | | | | | [1] | " 3 | " 31 | " 27 | " 23 | " 20 | " 23 | " 8 [1] | | [1] | | [1] | [2] | " 4 |Aug. 1 | " 29 | " 24 | " 21 | " 24 | " 9 [2] | | | | [2] | | Sept. 7 |Sept. 12 |Sept. 3 |Aug. 30 |Oct. 12 |Oct. 8 |Sept. 18 [1] | | | | [1] | | " 8 | " 14 | " 4 | " 31 | " 13 | " 9 | " 19 [2] | [1] | | [1] | [2] | | " 10 | " 15 | " 5 |Sept. 1 | " 14 | " 10 | " 20 | [2] | | [2] | | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------ [Footnote 1: Saturday] [Footnote 2: Sunday]

Kansas City In |In |In |In |In |In |In Brooklyn.|Philadelphia|Baltimore.|Columbus.|Cincinnati.|Louisville.|St. | | | | | |Louis. ---------+------------+----------+---------+-----------+-----------+------ --- June 3 |June 8 |May 30 |June 13 |April 21 |April 17 |May 24 | [1] | | | [2] | | " 4 | " 9 | " 30 | " 14 | " 22 | " 18 | " 25 | [2] | | | | | [1] " 5 | " 10 | " 31 | " 15 | " 23 | " 19 | " 26 | | | [1] | | | [2] " 6 | " 11 |June 1 | " 16 |June 20 | " 20 | " 27 | | [1] | [2] | | [1] | July 23 |July 27 |July 30 |Aug. 2 | " 21 |July 18 |Aug. 26 | [1] | | | | | " 24 | " 28 | " 31 | " 3 | " 22 | " 20 | " 27 | [2] | | [1] | [1] | [1] | " 25 | " 29 |Aug. 1 | " 4 | " 23 | " 21 | " 28 | | | [2] | [2] | [2] | Aug. 30 |Sept. 2 |Sept. 12 |Sept. 7 |Oct. 8 |Oct.12 |Oct. 3 | | | [1] | | [1] | " 31 | " 3 | " 13 | " 8 | " 9 | " 13 | " 5 [1] | | | [2] | | [2] | [1] Sept. 1 | " 4 | " 14 | " 9 | " 10 | " 14 | " 6 [2] | | [1] | | | | [2] --------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Footnote 1: Saturday] [Footnote 2: Sunday]

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From CHICAGO to SAN FRANCISCO, to the SANDWICH ISLANDS, to NEW ZEALAND, to the AUSTRALIAN COLONIES, to CEYLON, INDIA, EGYPT, THE HOLY LAND, and the great Cities of EUROPE, is being compiled by

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The Official Scorer of the Tour, and will be placed in the hands of the publishers immediately upon the return of the party to America.

The volume will consist of from 400 to 450 pages, and will be profusely illustrated.

Seldom, if ever, has the tour of the Globe been made by so large a party of Americans. The public and private receptions tendered them at every point have been most brilliant in character, and the trip has abounded with humorous and interesting incidents, which every American, whether or not he be a lover of the national game, will enjoy.

The first edition of the book will be limited. Orders for the same will be placed on file, and the book sent by express to any address C. O. D., charges prepaid, and with the privilege of examination.

PRICE:

CLOTH, $3.50 MOROCCO, 5.00

ADDRESS ALL ORDERS TO

HARRY PALMER, Care Evening Journal, CHICAGO, ILL.

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FROM CHICAGO, EAST AND SOUTH take the PENNSYLVANIA LINES, PITTSBURGH, FT. WAYNE AND CHICAGO RAILWAY, (Fort Wayne Route.)

to Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Harrisburgh, Washington, New York, And All Eastern Points,

and the

CHICAGO, ST. LOUIS & PITTSBURGH R.R. (Pan Handle Route,)

to

Columbus, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Louisville, And All Points South, and Pittsburgh, and All Points East.

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

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

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MICHIGAN CENTRAL

"The Niagara Falls Route."

Solid vestibuled trains run over the Michigan Central, "The Niagara Falls Route." between Chicago and Buffalo. These trains are not only equipped with the finest Wagner Palace Sleeping-Cars, but are made thoroughly complete by having Vestibuled Dining, Smoking, First-Class and Baggage Cars, and although constituting the famous "Limited" of the Michigan Central, carry all classes of passengers without extra charge. These trains carry through vestibuled Sleeping Cars between Chicago and New York, via New York Central & Hudson River Railroad, and between Chicago and Boston, via New York Central and Boston & Albany Railroads. The eastbound "Limited" also carries a through Sleeper, Chicago & Toronto (via Canadian Pacific), where connection is made with Parlor Car for Montreal. Accommodations secured at the Michigan Central Ticket Offices, No. 67 Clark Street, corner Randolph, and Depot, foot of Lake Street, Chicago.

ASHLAND M.LS. & W.RY. ROUTE

The Milwaukee, Lake Shore and Western Railway.

THROUGH PALACE SLEEPING AND PARLOR CAR LINE

-BETWEEN-

CHICAGO and MILWAUKEE, and APPLETON, WAUSAU, and ASHLAND, the GOGEBIC, PENOKEE and MONTREAL IRON and MINERAL RANGES, HURLEY, IRONWOOD, BESSEMER and WAKEFIELD.

THE DIRECT LIKE TO DULUTH,

And the Manufacturing Centers and Lumbering Districts of Central and Northern Wisconsin, SHEBOYGAN, MANITOWOC, KAUKAUNA, APPLETON and WAUSAU. Special Inducements and Facilities offered for the Location of Manufacturing Establishments. Close Connections at Ashland and Duluth for Northern Pacific and Pacific Coast Points.

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SPORTSMEN:

The best Fishing and Hunting in the Northwest is reached by the ASHLAND ROUTE, and Excursion Tickets are sold at reduced rates during proper seasons.

For MUSCALLONGE, BASS, PIKE, and other varieties, go to the Eagle Waters, Twin Lakes, and Lake St. Germain, Tomahawk and Pelican Lakes, and all headquarters of the Wisconsin River.

For BROOK TROUT, go to Watersmeet, Great Trout Brook, the Brule, the Ontonagon, and Lake Gogebic.

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

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

Send to the General Passenger and Ticket Agent for Descriptive and Illustrated Publications, Maps, Folders, Game Laws, Time Cards and General Information.

C.L. RYDER, General Agent., 114 Clark St., Chicago.

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

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Chicago and North-Western Railway.

OVER 7,000 MILES Of steel track in Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Dakota and Wyoming, penetrates the Agricultural, Mining and Commercial Centres of the WEST and NORTHWEST

The Unrivaled Equipment of the Line embraces Sumptuous Dining Cars, New Wagner and Pullman Sleepers, Superb day Coaches and FAST VESTIBULED TRAINS

Running direct between Chicago, St, Paul and Minneapolis, Council Bluffs and Omaha, connecting for Portland, Denver, San Francisco and all Pacific Coast Points.

ONLY LINE TO THE BLACK HILLS

For Tickets, Rates, Maps, Time Tables and full information, apply to any Ticket Agent or address the Gen'l Passenger Agent, Chicago, Ill.

J. M. WHITMAN, General Manager.

H. C. WICKER, Traffic Manager.

E. P. WILSON, Gen'l Pass. Agt.

OFFICES:

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

ST. PAUL TICKET OFFICES--159 East Third St., Western Ave. Station, Palmer House, Grand Pacific Hotel, Wells Street Depot.

DENVER OFFICE--8 Windsor Hotel Block.

COUNCIL BLUFFS TICKET OFFICES--421 Broadway, at Union Pacific Depot, and C. & N. W. Railway Depot.

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

MILWAUKEE TICKET OFFICE--102 Wisconsin St.

DULUTH, MINN.--112 West Superior St.

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PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS

VIA THE

Burlington Route C.B.& Q.R.R.

FROM CHICAGO, PEORIA OR ST. LOUIS TO ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS, CONNECTING AT MINNEAPOLIS AND ST. PAUL FOR ALL POINTS NORTHWEST. TO COUNCIL BLUFFS AND INTERMEDIATE POINTS IN IOWA, OR TO OMAHA IT IS THE POPULAR LINE. TO CHEYENNE IT HAS A DIRECT THROUGH LINE. TO ST. JOSEPH AND TO ATCHISON OR KANSAS CITY IT IS THE DIRECT LINE. TO DENVER

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

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Tickets via the Burlington Route can be obtained of any coupon Ticket Agent of connecting lines.

P. S. EUSTIS, Gen. Passenger & Ticket Agent, Chicago.

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

--TO--

KANSAS CITY AND ST. LOUIS.

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

Pullman Palace Buffet Sleeping Cars, Pullman Palace Compartment Buffet Sleeping Cars, Palace Dining Cars, and Smoking Cars.

For Tickets and all information call on or address

R. SOMERVILLE, City Passenger and Ticket Agent, 195 SOUTH CLARK STREET,--CHICAGO, ILL.

GRAND UNION PASSENGER DEPOT, Canal Street, between Adams and Madison Streets

CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL R'Y.

Electric Lighted Vestibuled Trains to St. Paul and Minneapolis. Finest Dining Cars in the World. Through Sleeping Cars to Denver. The route of the first "Golden Gate Special" Excursion Tickets to Colorado. Excursion Tickets to California. Everything First-Class. First Class people patronize First-Class Lines.

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

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SEASON OF 1889. BASE BALL POSTERS, WINDOW HANGERS, Colored Score Cards,

Again Adopted by

The National Leape and All Principal Associations.

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

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

The Pullman Buffet Sleeping Car Line

--between--

THE WINTER CITIES OF THE SOUTH

--and--

THE NORTHWESTERN SUMMER RESORTS,

THE MONON ROUTE GIVES

CHOICE OF 21 INTERESTING TOURIST LINES

VIA

Chicago or Michigan City to Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Louisville Burgin, and the South.

For further information and descriptive pamphlets of Fishing and Hunting Resorts, etc., address

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

186 Dearborn St., Chicago, Ill.

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--AND--

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The Sporting Hews and Dramatic Departments of the INTER OCEAN are the Ablest and Most Complete of any paper in Chicago.

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The Daily Inter Ocean, per Year, $8.00 The Sunday Inter Ocean, Per Year, 2.00

ADDRESS

THE INTER OCEAN,

CHICAGO

The Inter Ocean gives a Prize of $100 to the person or persons guessing the correct standing of the League Clubs at the end of the season. For blanks apply to the Inter Ocean.

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THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE.

THE WESTERN SPORTING AUTHORITY.

THE SUNDAY EDITION OF THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE and the DAILY EDITION throughout the playing season of 1889, will be found, as heretofore, indispensable to those who desire accurate, reliable and comprehensive base ball records and reports.

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

THE TURF DEPARTMENT

Of THE TRIBUNE is universally admitted to be without an equal, and during 1889 it will be still further improved. Special telegraphic reports of the principal running and trotting meetings will be furnished, and particular attention be given to the performances of the American horses in England.

In other departments of sport THE TRIBUNE will maintain the superiorly it has so long enjoyed.

SUNDAY EDITION, 24 Pages, per year, $2.00 DAILY TRIBUNE, including Sunday, 8.00

Address

THE TRIBUNE,

CHICAGO, ILL.

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TREMONT HOUSE,

CHICAGO.

The Proprietors of the Tremont would respectfully solicit the patronage of the League and other traveling Base Ball Clubs, for the season of 1889. We offer a special rate of

$2.50 Per Day,

And refer to all the League Clubs who have made their home with us, also to Messrs. A. G. Spalding & Bros., 108 Madison St.

JOHN A. RICE & CO.

M. VAN S. RICE, Manager

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

To Clubs.
Each. Per doz.
No. 1. SPALDING'S LEAGUE BALL, as adopted by the National
League; the finest ball made $1.50 $15.00
No. 1A. SPALDING'S ASSOCIATION BALL 1.25 13.00
No. 1B SPALDING'S BOY'S LEAGUE BALL, a first class ball
for boys, made like our League Ball 1.00 11.00
No. 2. SPALDING'S PROFESSIONAL DEAD BALL, white. The best
dead ball ever made 1.00 11.00
No. 3. SPALDING'S AMATEUR DEAD BALL, white. Especially
adapted for school nines, and for practice .75 8.50
No. 3R. SPALDING'S AMATEUR DEAD BALL, red .75 8.50
No. XX SPALDING'S AMATEUR LIVELY BALL, white. A first-
class lively ball .75 8.50

All above balls are fully warranted.

FINE HORSEHIDE COVER 50-CENT BALLS. No. 5. SPALDING'S KING OF THE DIAMOND, white. Horsehide cover, regulation size 50 5.00 No. 5B. SPALDING'S BOY'S PROFESSIONAL BALL, white Horsehide cover, junior size ball .50 5.00

HORSEHIDE COYER 25-CENT BILLS. No. 7. SPALDING'S BOY'S FAVORITE. Regulation size and weight. Horsehide cover .25 2.75 No. 7B. SPALDING'S LEAGUE JUNIOR. Horsehide cover, junior size .25 2.75

REGULATION SIZE 20-CENT BALLS. No. 8. SPALDING'S EUREKA BALL, white. Regulation size and weight .20 2.00 No. 9. SPALDING'S RATTLER BALL, white. Nearly regulation size .10 1.00 No. 9B. SPALDING'S BOY'S DEAD. An 8-inch ball for boys .10 1.00

THE BOSS JUVENILE 5-CENT BALL. No. 10. SPALDING'S BOSS BALL, large size, 5 cent ball, best in the market 50 .50

If you cannot obtain these balls of your local dealer send the price for sample ball and we will mail free of all charges.

SPALDING'S TRADE-MARKED BATS.

Spalding's Trade-Marked bats were first introduced in 1877, and they have gradually grown in popularity until now they are used almost exclusively by all prominent professional and amateur players.

The demand for different styles and lengths of bats has changed as the batting and pitching rules have changed. Our models have changed so from year to year that bats of the present are very different from those of a few years since. We have adopted an entirely new set of models for 1889, and each crate of our trade-marked bats has four different models and as many different lengths.

All timber used in these bats is allowed to season from one to two years before being turned, and the result is we are enabled to make much lighter and stronger bats than when timber is hastily "kiln-dried," as done by all manufacturers of cheap goods.

Bach bat is turned by hand, and when found to answer all the requirements as to shape, size, weight and soundness, the trade-mark is stained on each bat to insure its genuineness. Each and every one of our trade marked bats, after it is completed, is carefully weighed, and the weight in ounces stamped under the trade-mark.

The success and popularity of these bats, which is due to the great care taken in their manufacture, has brought out many cheap imitations, and we would caution the trade to see that the Spalding trade-mark is stamped on each bat. The special attention of professional players is called to our new "Wagon Tongue Brand" No. 3-0 Bat.

PRICES.
To Clubs
Each. Per
doz.
No. 3-0. SPALDING'S SPECIAL BLACK END "WAGON TONGUE" BAT.
This is a new special quality Bat, selected and
manufactured with more care than any bat made.
Nothing but the very best clear second growth
thoroughly seasoned ash is used. The bats are
turned to special models as used by the leading
League batters. _Oriental Finish_, which is
very durable, and gives a pleasant firm hold for
the hands. Each bat carefully weighed, and trade-
marked, and inclosed in a strong paper bag $1.00 10.00
No. 2-0. SPALDING'S SPECIAL BLACK BAND LEAGUE BAT, made out
of the choicest selected second growth white ash.
Each bat is carefully weighed and the weight in
ounces stamped under the Trade-mark; they are
lathe polished and finished in the highest
possible manner, and we guarantee it to be
superior to any bat made by other manufacturers.
Granulated handle, incased in a strong paper bag. .75 7.50
No. 0.- SPALDING'S BLACK BAND LEAGUE BAT, made from
selected straight grained white ash; highly
polished. Each bat incased in strong paper bag;
and the weight stamped under trade-mark. .50 5.50
No. 1. SPALDING'S TRADE-MARKED ASH BAT, made on four
different models; finished with three coats of
best shellac, and lathe polished. Each bat has the
weight stamped under Trade-mark. .25 3.00

SPALDING'S LIGHTWOOD BATS.

We wish to call the attention of the trade to the elegant manner in which we are finishing our lightwood bats; we have entirely changed the style and finish of these bats in a way that is sure to win the approval of players.

To Clubs
Each. Per
doz.
No. 3. SPALDING'S BLACK BAND BASSWOOD BAT, is made from
selected timber. Each bat has weight stamped under
Trademark, and is finished in elegant manner;
incased in strong paper bag. $.30 $ 3.00
No. 4. SPALDING'S BLACK BAND WILLOW BAT, highly finished.
Each bat has weight stamped under Trade-mark, and
is guaranteed to be the best light wood bat made;
incased in strong paper bag. .50 5.50

SPALDING'S TRADE-MARKED BOYS' BATS.

The demand among the younger generation for a Trade-marked Spalding bat has been so great that we have taken great pains in getting out a line of bats for the boys as near as possible like the men's in shape, quality and general appearance.

To Clubs
Each. Per
doz.
No. 0B. SPALDING'S BLACK BAND TRADE-MARKED BOY'S ASH BAT.
This bat is highly finished, made from selected
timber, and finished in same manner as our No. 00
bat stamped weight; incased in paper bag, 30-34
inches. $ .30 $ 3.00
No. 1B SPALDING'S TRADE-MARKED BOY'S ASH BAT, finished
same style as No. 1; 28 to 30 in. .25 2.50
No. 3B. SPALDING'S TRADE-MARKED BOYS' BASSWOOD BAT, made
after same models as our No. 3 bat, only
proportionately smaller; nicely finished; 28 to 32
inches. .25 2.50

SPALDING'S TRADE-MARKED FANCY BATS.

Owing to large demand for fancy bats, three years ago we placed on the market our line of Trade-marked Fancy bats, which are superior in every way to any line of fancy bats ever offered to the trade.

To Clubs
Each. Per
doz.
No. AA. SPALDING'S TRADE-MARKED FANCY ASH BAT, mahogany
finish, with white band Trade-mark;
granulated handle; stamped weight; incased in
strong paper bag. $ .75 $ 7.50
No. BB. SPALDING'S TRADE-MARKED FANCY BASSWOOD BAT, same
finish as the above. .75 7.50

POLISHED, STAINED AND PLAIN BATS.

Each. Per doz. No. 21. POLISHED ASH BATS, for men. $ .25 $ 2.5O No. 24. POLISHED AMERICAN WILLOW BATS, for men .25 2.50 No. 5O. ROSEWOOD FINISH MEN'S BATS, Gilt Band .35 3.00 No. 5O B. ROSEWOOD FINISH BOYS' BATS, Gilt Band .20 2.00 No. 53. POLISHED MAPLE, Colored Band, Youths, 30-32 inch. .10 1.20 No. 56. STAINED AND POLISHED MAPLE, Black Handle, Youths' 30-32 inch. .10 1.20 No. 54. BOYS' MAPLE, Colored Band, 26-28 inch. .05 .60

If you cannot obtain these bats from your local dealer send your order direct to us.

SPALDING'S TRADE-MARKED CATCHERS' MASK.

The suit for infringement on Catchers' Masks brought against us by F. W. Thayer of Boston was, after a two years' litigation, decided against us in the U. S. District Court, and in settlement for back damages we arranged to protect all of our customers.

Ball players and dealers in Base Ball Goods are cautioned against buying any Catchers' Masks unless made under license from Thayer, and plainly stamped "Manufactured under Thayer's Patent."

At present it would be considered unsafe and even dangerous for a catcher to face the swift underhand throwing of the present day unless protected by a reliable mask. The increased demand for these goods has brought manufacturers into the field who, having no reputation to sustain, have vied with each other to see how _cheaply_ they could make a so-called mask, and in consequence have ignored the essential qualification, _strength_. A cheaply made, inferior quality of mask is much worse than no protection at all, for a broken wire, or one that will not stand the force of the ball without caving in, is liable to disfigure a player for life. Our trade-marked masks are made of the very best hard wire, plated to prevent rusting, and well trimmed, and every one is a thorough face protector. We make them in four grades, as described below:

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

No. 3-0. SPALDING'S NEW PATENTED NECK-PROTECTING MASK.
This mask has a peculiar shaped extension at the
bottom which affords the same protection to the
neck as the mask does to the face. It does not
interfere in the slightest degree with the free
movement of the head, and is the only mask made
which affords perfect protection to a catcher. The
entire mask is constructed of the best hardened
wire, extra heavy padded with goat hair, and the
padding faced with the best imported dogskin,
which is impervious to perspiration, and always
soft and pliable, each. $4.00
No. 2-0. SPALDING'S SPECIAL LEAGUE MASK, used by all
leading professional catchers, extra heavy wire,
well padded with goat hair, and the padding faced
with the best imported dogskin, which is
impervious to perspiration, and retains its
pliability and softness $3.50
No. 1-0. SPALDING'S REGULATION LEAGUE MASK, made of heavy
wire, well padded and faced with horsehide,
warranted first-class in every respect. $3.00
No. 1. SPALDING'S BOYS' LEAGUE MASK, made of heavy wire,
equally as heavy in proportion to size as the No.
2-0 mask. It is made to fit a boy's face, and
gives the same protection as the League Mask. 2.50

AMATEUR MASKS.