“Manual of Sporting Rules.”—This is the title of a work issued by Mr. Ed. James. It contains rules regulating Trap-shooting, Cocking Contests, Boat-racing, Prize Ring, Wrestling (different styles), Running, Walking, Jumping, Bagatelle, Lacrosse, Quoits, Rifle and Pistol Shooting, Archery, Shuffleboard, Shinny, Rackets, Handball, Swimming, Pin-pool, Fifteen-ball Pool, Skittles, Foot-ball, Knurr-and-spell, Scottish Games, Ten Pins, Skating, Curling, Fly-casting, Polo, etc. Heretofore where rules were in existence they could be procured only through private sources, or separately; but we now have them in such shape as will meet all demands. In many instances there were no rules, but the publisher has, by consultation with the leading exponents of the several games, combined with his own intimate knowledge of sporting matters, been enabled to supply such wants in a satisfactory manner. The volume is illustrated with engravings representing various games. The work should command a steady sale.
TURF, FIELD AND FARM.
“Manual of Sporting Rules.”—A very complete work, comprising the latest and best authenticated revised rules governing all the various games played and practiced here and elsewhere, has been published by Ed. James, a gentleman long and favorably known to sportsmen. In it we find rules for Trap-shooting, Canine, Ratting, Badger-baiting, Cock-fighting, the Prize Ring, Wrestling, Running, Jumping, Walking, Knurr-and-spell, Lacrosse, Boating, Bagatelle, Archery, Rifle and Pistol Shooting, Billiards, Scottish Games, Skating, Curling, Polo, etc., and about everything else upon which it may be desirable to have information at hand to decide disputed questions.
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REFERENCES:
FRANK QUEEN, Esq., Ed. and Prop. “New York Clipper.” COL. S. D. BRUCE, Prop. “Turf, Field and Farm.” H. F. WILKINSON, Esq., Editor “Field,” London, England. ---- T. GRIFFITH, Esq., Ed. “Bell’s Life,” London, England. GEO. WILKES, Esq., Ed. and Prop. “Spirit of the Times.” GEO. BARTHOLOMEW, Esq., Man. Editor “New York News.” E. J. DORLING, Esq., Prop. “Sporting Life,” London, Eng. WM. BLAKIE, Esq., Ex-stroke Harvard U. B. C.
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