How to become a Player

With the Origin, History, and Explanation of the Game

By JOHN MONTGOMERY WARD

Of the New York Base Ball Club


The work is adapted equally to patrons and players. Under the various chapters of Captain, Pitcher, Catcher, Short Stop, First Baseman, Batter, Base Runner, etc., it not only tells how every position should be played, but shows how to use the different curves, how to mislead the batter, how to hit safely, how to steal bases, how to stop ground hits, how to catch fly balls, in fact, gives complete directions for becoming an expert player.

Paper binding, 25 cents   Cloth, 50 cents


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