Vol. XIX, No. 4

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The Outlook for Athletic Equipment for 1943

CHOOL officials need not curtail their athletic programs

because of shortages in playing equipment. It is true that
certain articles will not be as plentiful as in the past—and that
other items will not be available at all. Generally speaking,
goods are already in stock to supply the demand for months to
come. School men will realize that to a large extent the build-
ing of equipment to special specifications is out for the duration
—they will have to take items which are available from present
stocks.

To give you a better picture of the situation, we will briefly
outline the stock and manufacturing conditions applicable to
each sport. We want you to know the facts. You will not then
be misled by rumors.

FOOTBALL: Helmets, Shoulder pads, Hip and Kidney
pads, Pants and Jerseys are available from stock. Some specials
can be made in Jerseys but stay away from the fancy striping.
Stocks of shoes are ample. There will be some shortages of
Footballs on account of the heavy purchases by the Army and
Navy. Order in ADVANCE.

BASKET BALL: Shoes will present a problem but manufac-
ture may be permitted in limited quantities using reclaimed
rubber soles. Take good care of the shoes you now have! Last-
Bilt Balls will not be obtainable.

were last year but will not be banned. There are fair stocks of
rackets in medium and high grades. Shoes of the rubber-
soled variety are practically non-existent. Developments are
going along on substitute materials and further information
will be forthcoming later.

BADMINTON: Rackets, Nets and Shuttlecocks are avail-
able for all at present. The game is becoming increasingly
popular.

GOLF: Rebuilt Balls will be available in limited quantities.
Many firms will require used balls to be turned in for reprocess-
ing at the time of sale of those already rebuilt. Clubs and Bags
can no longer be manufactured but stocks will hold out until
the playing season is under way. Replacements should not be
delayed. Present stocks CANNOT BE REPLACED.

TRACK: There are no Vaulting Poles available. These
bamboo poles were formerly imported from Japan. Aluminum
poles could fill the gap nicely but none can be produced as
aluminum is a critical material. No Stop Watches are to be
had. These were formerly imported from Switzerland. Javelins,
Discus, and Shot are available now but stocks are not heavy.
There are fair stocks of Shoes on dealers’ shelves.

TROPHIES AND MEDALS: Trophies are not being made

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The Laceless balls are filling the gap
nicely but too many will not be
available for the schools and col-
leges. Order early—a delay means
a risk. Uniforms and Warm-Ups
will be available in many materials
but not in all.

BASEBALL: There will be some
shortages in Balls and Bats on ac-
count of the tremendous demand by
the armed forces. Order early! Uni-
forms, Shoes, Sliding Pads, Gloves
and Mitts will be obtainable in
reasonable quantities.

SOFT BALL: The same situation
exists here as in Baseball. Balls and
Bats will be the big problem. Only
leather shoes are obtainable.

TENNIS: Balls will be available
in LIMITED quantities as they

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NO NEW SPRING CATALOG

Because there have been few changes in our
line of merchandise or prices since last spring
we are not issuing a new general catalog this
spring. However, our regular fall catalog No.
164, which lists both fall and spring equip-
ment in detail, except baseball, is still in
effect. If yours has been misplaced, please

A supplemental catalog, No. 1648S, just off
the press, contains our complete Baseball line
and in addition lists Soft Ball, Tennis, Track,
Boxing and Recreational Games as shown in
the complete Fall Catalog. Copies will be
sent only upon request.

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will not be disappointed. Medals
and Charms are available but “rush”
service is out.

BOXING: Gloves are available
now but headed toward the scarce
list as Uncle Sam is buying in quan-
tities you would not believe. Robes,
Trunks, Handwraps and Shoes are
available. Teeth Protectors are not
to be had. Striking Bags are limited.

SOCCER: Shoes are scarce and
the Balls will not be too plentiful.
Jerseys, Pants and Hose will be
available.

SUPPORTERS: Pre-war stocks
of the all-elastic type have been ex-
hausted. Limited stocks of the Vic-
tory type are on hand. Many coaches

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February, 1943