Practical Training For Running, Walking, Rowing, Wrestling, Boxing, Jumping, And All Kinds Of Athletic Feats

Twenty-fourth Edition.

Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1878, BY ED. JAMES, in the office of the Librarian of Congress, Washington, D. C....

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PREFACE.

Notwithstanding that so many books have been written on Physical Culture , there still remained a large field to be covered—hence the publication of the present volume. Great care having been taken in its compilation, we feel confident that the work will be in every sense of the word practical; so that those who desire may follow whatever their fancy prefers in athletic sports, in a creditable manner. In our opinion, the general usefulness of the book could in no way be improved upon; but, in or

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PRELIMINARY REMARKS.

[ According to Charles Westhall , a physician, as well as one of England’s greatest pedestrians .] Pedestrianism, from its being the basis and principal agent in securing a thorough and perfect training to all who may have, from choice or necessity, to undergo a great amount of physical exertion, may be considered the chief feature in the preparation of men for all contests in which great strength, speed, and wind may be required. From this point of view the science of walking will be treated in

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TRAINING FOR PEDESTRIANISM.

There being so many classes of individuals who may derive benefit from training, each of whom have different modes of living, and whose particular line of excellences are as different from each other as light from dark, it must be patent to all that the same system carried out to the letter would not have the same beneficial effect on all, the more especially in the dietary system, which, in almost every case, would require some change, as no two men have ever scarcely been found to thrive equal

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SLEEP.

Of this eight hours is an outside limit, and from six to seven will generally be found sufficient, retiring to rest not later than 11 P. M. , and rising from about 6 a. m. to 7.30. A. M. , according to circumstances. The bedroom window should always be kept open at top and bottom, slightly in winter and wide in summer. Foul air generated by the human breath is never more hurtful than in a bedroom. Too much clothing should not be placed over the chest whilst sleeping, as by so doing respiration i

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CLOTHING.

Flannel should be worn next the skin throughout the year, but beyond this no restriction is necessary when in mufti. The best attire for running is a pair of thin merino or silk drawers, reaching to the knee and confined round the waist by a broad, elastic band. For the upper part of the body a thin merino or silk Jersey is the best. No covering for the head is usually worn, but, in a race of such long duration as a seven miles walking or ten miles running contest, it is advisable to wear a cap

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TIME AND DURATION OF TRAINING FOR RUNNING.

The foregoing are the foundation rules which constitute training, but of course they require modification according to circumstances, which must be left to the judgment of the pedestrian or the trainer, if he has that necessary auxiliary to getting into good condition. For instance, the man has had too much sweating and forced work, in consequence of which he is getting weak, and, in the professional term, “training off.” This will easily be recognized by the muscles getting flaccid and sunken,

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SPRINT RUNNING.

Let the novice, some five weeks or so before the day of his race, begin his practice by a steady run, three or four times a day, of a quarter of a mile or so; so gently at first as to produce no stiffness of the muscles when the temperature produced by the exercise has subsided, and the circulation has recovered its usual condition. When the novice has got his legs into moderate good fettle, so that they could stand a little sharp work, he might quicken up for about 50 yards in each of his quart

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QUARTER AND HALF MILE RUNNING.

A quarter of a mile is, perhaps, next to the 300 yards, the most patronized of any. Assuming our trainee to be in robust health, the muscles should be gradually accustomed to the exercise by slow spins of half a mile each, two or three times a day, taking about from 3min. to 2min. 25sec., according to the individual, to do it. When the distance is accomplished with comparative ease, practice style and pace for about 300 yards to 350 yards to within about a week of the race, when the whole distan

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ONE MILE RUNNING AND UPWARDS.

In practicing for a mile race and upwards, a long, steady course of slow running must be gone through to get the limbs and the wind gradually accustomed to the work. As they improve, quicken your pace, and for mile running practice half a mile or so in about 2min. 20sec., until the wind becomes good; then lengthen the daily spins to three-quarters of a mile fast, and the last quarter slowly. Never do much work the last few days, but have a few fast spins of 300 yards or so, to keep the muscles i

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HURDLE RACING.

The usual hurdle race distance is 120 yards, with 10 flights of hurdles 3ft. 6in. high and 10 yards apart. This gives a run of 15 yards at both ends. The quickest way of getting over them is by taking them in stride, or technically bucking them. If the ground is firm and level, this can be done, and three strides will take the jumper from hurdle to hurdle, the fourth taking him over. Should the ground be uneven, slippery or heavy, great care is required in bucking them. Touching the top bar will

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HINTS IN, BEFORE, AND AFTER THE RACE.

In sprinting, a good start is of such importance that we would suggest a careful practice in it. It is a curious fact that a novice will invariably start with one foot a yard or so behind the other, either with the body bent down low, or with the body erect, and swinging the arms as if they were the means of propulsion about to be trusted to. In the former case, he runs one yard more than his distance, in the latter he exhausts and unsteadies himself. Start with both feet within six inches of on

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TRAINING PRACTICE, FAIR WALKING, ETC.

Walking is the most useful and at the same time most abused branch of athletic sports; not so much from the fault of the pedestrians as from the inability or want of courage of the judge or referee to stop the man who, in his eagerness for fame or determination to gain money anyhow, may trespass upon fair walking, and run. Walking is a succession of steps, not leaps, and with one foot always on the ground. The term “fair toe and heel” was meant to infer that, as the foot of the back leg left the

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HIGH JUMPING.

Begin by gentle runs of about three hundred yards, with a few low jumps, say ten, about three feet high. Practice over these jumps for a few days until the stiffness of the muscles wears off, and then gradually raise them to four feet or four feet six inches. If this height cannot be cleared easily, place the jumps at the most suitable height. Care must be taken to do them quickly and neatly. The run between may be slow, but the jumps should always be taken with a quick spring, landing on both f

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BROAD JUMPING.

Begin with a few jumps about twelve feet or so, taking your run for them slowly, starting about twenty yards off and quickening in the last few strides. The great object to be guarded against is taking off to far from the mark, or getting out of step in the run; this can only be obviated by practicing at a certain distance until the necessary swing of the last few strides is acquired. The run to the jump cannot be too fast; in the air the legs should be raised as in going over a high jump, and t

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HAMMER THROWING.

The muscles of the loins and back are the ones principally brought into play in hammer throwing, and by their development they become extremely serviceable in assisting the spine to bear the upper portions of the body. The practice of this kind of exercise must, therefore, be beneficial to those whose lungs and heart are too delicate to stand any of those sports, such as rowing, running, etc., which so particularly tax their working powers. Commence practicing with a hammer about 7lb., until the

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PUTTING THE STONE.

Balance the body on the right leg, the left side turned towards the scratch, the right foot being placed as near the seven-foot mark as possible, and the right hand balancing the weight, with the knuckles close to the shoulder; raise the weight up to the full stretch of the arm two or three times, till the muscles get into play, still keeping the weight of the body thrown on to the right leg, the left foot touching the ground slightly; when the balance of the body is obtained, hop three feet tow

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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT TRAINING FOR ROWING.

For the further information of those who cannot have too much of a good thing as to the preparation for rowing a race, we subjoin the latest ideas of modern authorities upon the subject....

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JOSH WARD’S SYSTEM OF TRAINING.

The following rules, from the pen of Josh Ward, ex-champion sculler and captain of the Ward crew, which among their other achievements won the International four-oared race at Saratoga in 1871, will be first-class authority: First, be sure that the men are in perfect health, so that they will be able to stand the work which they are about to commence. A mild medicine is usually required to cleanse the blood, as, unless the blood is in good order, and in very many cases it is in any other conditi

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COXSWAIN’S ORDERS

Among the Clubs of the Association, are given as follows: 1st. “Oars.”—The crew raising their oars to an angle of forty-five degrees and then placing them in the thole pins. 2d. “Out.”—The crew running their oars out to the proper distance for rowing, the blade being parallel with the gunwale of the boat. 3d. “Give-way.”—At the word “Give” throwing the handle of the oar forward well over the toes, the blade being at a proper angle to strike the water; and at the word “Way” dipping the oar in the

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STEPHEN ROBERTS’ SYSTEM.

In training a crew for a race, the habits and mode of living of a man are to be consulted more than any set of rules. If he is used to eating meat well cooked, it will not do to give him meat cooked rare, as this is apt to produce a looseness in his bowels. A man must eat according to the state of his system, and if he trains hard, eats meat, and is troubled with loose bowels, he should train light and live on toast, bread, and coffee or tea, for a few days, with puddings, or bread and milk; and

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THE HARVARD SYSTEM.

Broiled steak or chops, potatoes in almost any style, without grease, bread nearly fresh, tea if desired, water, or milk if preferred, oatmeal porridge or gruel, and eggs poached or boiled—not very hard—render the breakfast of a Harvard student in training palatable and even attractive. The best roast beef or mutton procurable, potatoes, bread, cracked wheat, rice, oatmeal gruel, and the various vegetables in the market, often, if not regularly, make the dinner inviting; and a piece of salmon or

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HARRY CLASPER’S SYSTEM.

Rise between 6 and 7 A. M. , walk four or five miles. Breakfast at 8 A. M. —Chop or couple of eggs, bread, tea, Rest for half an hour, and then a brisk walk or run. If morning exercise has not been heavy, a row, terminating about 11 A. M. Dinner at 12 M. —Beef or mutton, broiled; egg-pudding, with currants in it if desired, or other light farinaceous pudding; old ale, one glass; wine, one glass, (port); or ale, two glasses, without wine. Rest for an hour, and then on the river again for a hard r

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CHARLES WESTHALL’S SYSTEM.

Rise at 6 A. M. or earlier in the summer; cold bath and rub down; sharp walk about a mile out, and run home; or a row of a couple of miles at three-parts speed; a dry rub down. Breakfast at 8 A.M. —Mutton chop or steak, broiled; stale bread or toast, tea, half a pint. Dinner at 2 P. M. —Meat as at breakfast with a mealy potato, stale bread, old ale, one pint. Rowing. If dinner be late, luncheon to be taken, to consist of beef or mutton, hot or cold; bread, old ale, one glass. If dinner be early,

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H. F. WALSH’S, OR STONEHENGE’S SYSTEM.

Rise at 8 A. M. According to season and weather, cold bath. Exercise, 8.30 to 9 A. M. —Let all take a gentle run or smart walk. In most instances a smart run of three miles will be about the best distance. Breakfast; 9 to 9.30 A. M. —Oatmeal porridge, with beef or mutton broiled, and bread; tea or coffee, or old ale, one pint. Tea is preferred to coffee. Cocoa is too greasy. Exercise, 9.30 to 11.30 A. M. —Billiards, skittles, quoits, or other light exercise. 11.30 A. M. to 1.30 P. M. —Rowing. 1.

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WINGATE’S SYSTEM FOR A MONTH’S TRAINING.

Rise at about 7 A. M. (Glass of cold water recommended). The crew meet at 7 A. M. , walk and run for four or five miles; or, in later practice, quick run of two miles. Wash and dress. Breakfast, 9 A. M. —Meat (broiled), bread (brown) and butter, tea, two cups. Cocoa made of the nibs boiled for four hours is better than tea for breakfast. Luncheon at 1 P. M. —Beef sandwich, with half a pint of old ale, or biscuit and glass of sherry, or egg in sherry. At 2.30 P. M. row about four or five miles. T

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TRAINING FOR LONG-DISTANCE GO-AS-YOU-PLEASE CONTESTS.

About the first recognized legitimate contest of this kind was originated by Sir John Astley, a Crimean veteran and general athlete, giving a valuable gold and silver belt, open to the world, to the one who should cover the greatest distance, in whatever way he chose, unassisted, on his legs, for a period of six days. Long distance feats were not in themselves new, by any means, Capt. Barclay, Foster Powell, George Wilson, and others in auld lang syne figured conspicuously in England and Scotlan

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TRAINING FOR BASEBALL.

It is well known that an athlete desirous of excelling in any special sport or game must be trained only to the extent to suit the requirements of the sport he desires to become an expert in. To train young men in a gymnasium alike for rowing, running or for field work in baseball, cricket or lacrosse, putting them through the same routine of exercises, is simply to unnecessarily overwork them for one particular sport, and to give them insufficient exercise for another. Of course, to a certain e

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ADVICE TO BUSINESS MEN AND OTHERS.

The majority of our readers are doubtless young men having in view perfecting their frames for some muscular feat, and the bulk of this work was written principally for their benefit. There is still another and larger class for whom no author seems to have troubled his head about. We allude to those compelled by circumstances to spend their time in sedentary occupations, and are not likely to get time or means to pursue a regular course of training. It would be simply ridiculous to advise a lett

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THE LATE JOHN MORRISSEY’S VIEWS.

The Honorable John Morrissey, ex-champion pugilist of America, in conversation with us about diet, said: “Mr. James, you can form no idea of the glorious feeling that a man experiences when he gets himself in perfect condition. Everything in the world looks different to him from what it does when his system is clogged up with bile, and he is carrying a quantity of flesh that is only a burden to him. It is almost impossible to get a man when in such a condition into a bad humor. He feels like a y

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TRAINING IN REGARD TO PUGILISM AND WRESTLING.

The work necessary to reduce or otherwise bring the pugilist into something like condition will be, of course, nearly if not precisely similar to the training required for a pedestrian or other match. The physicing will require great attention; all drastic and griping medicines are to be avoided, if possible, and cases will occur from time to time where no medicine ought to be given whatever. The man in one of these instances will be in a low state, and require feeding and training up. In anothe

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PRINCIPAL MUSCLES USED BY THE ATHLETE.

In high jumping, the front muscles of the thigh are principally used. They are attached at one end to the top part of the thigh bone, at the ocher to the knee cap, which passes over the knee, and is fixed to the top part of the shin bone. In the act of jumping, these muscles contract violently, and straighten the leg with a jerk, the quickness of which mainly contributes to the height of the jump. In long jumping, the muscles of the back part of the thigh are used; these are attached to the back

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TEMPERAMENT.

The Sanguine Temperament belongs to that class with bright, ruddy complexion, light hair, and full circulation. Their disposition is energetic and spirited, but their power of resisting disease or of bearing protracted exercise is not great, and their ardent character is rather the result of nervous excitability than of vital force. Their power lies in dash rather than in endurance. The Bilious Temperament is of an opposite description. The circulation is sluggish, the disposition persevering an

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GROWTH AND DECAY.

The food after mastication by the teeth, and solution by the action of the saliva, gastric and other juices, is taken up by a system of vessels, and, mingling with the venous blood, is carried to the heart, whence it is sent to the lungs to be aerated, and back again by another set of vessels to the heart, to be finally pumped through the arteries to all parts of the body, carrying materials for the repair of the tissue, and production of heat. In the very minute terminations of the capillary ar

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MEATS, ETC., TO BE AVOIDED.

Veal, pork, and salt beef or bacon should be avoided; also goose, duck, and wildfowl generally; as well as butter, cucumbers, sweets, and all seasonings, except salt with a little black pepper. Venery should not be indulged in under any circumstances while training....

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NATURAL SWEATING.

Put on extra clothing over those parts more particularly which are loaded with fat. Thus, if the legs are very fat, two or three pair of trowsers should be drawn on; if the abdomen is full, then a double apron of flannel should be suspended from the neck under the trowsers; and if the arms and neck are loaded, two or three thick undershirts may be worn, and a woolen shawl wrapped round the neck. When thus clothed, a brisk walk or a slow run of two or three miles brings on a profuse perspiration,

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ARTIFICIAL SWEATING.

Take a Turkish bath, or the whole body should be stripped and immediately wrapped in a sheet wrung out of cold water, but not so as to get rid of all the water; then, rolling the patient in a thick blanket, inclosing the arms, like a mummy, he is placed beneath a feather bed, covering all up to the chin. In a quarter of an hour or so reaction comes on, and a most profuse perspiration breaks out over the whole body. When the sweating has continued from an hour to an hour and a half, everything sh

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SWEATING LIQUORS.

A scruple of Dover’s powder at night, or half a pint of whey made with white wine, and with thirty drops each of antimonial wine, and sweet spirits of nitre added. Care should be taken to rub the whole body with horse-hair gloves night and morning....

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TREATMENT OF THE FEET, HANDS, SINEWS, Etc.

The chief cause of tender feet rests with the socks and shoes or boots in which the pedestrian may commence his work. By no means attempt work in new boots, or in those, however well seasoned, that are not of sufficient length and width in the tread and across the toes. The thickness, so as they are of a sound double sole and perfectly water-tight at the lower part, does not so much matter; but a few days’ use will soon prove to the training man that a rather stout pair will keep his feet sounde

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Soft Corns.—Pick off with the nails as much as possible; next day apply caustic, rubbing it in; afterward keep a piece of carded cotton between the toes night and day. Hard Corns.—Pare off the hard cuticle; then apply tincture of iodine with a brush or caustic. Hardening the Flesh.—Lemon juice is one of the simplest and best for rubbing on the hand. Horseradish grated and mixed with vinegar is also good. Whiskey poured in the shoe is frequently used. Bunions.—Apply two or three leeches every day for a week; when the bites are well, brush with tincture of iodine every other day. An application of “Papier Fayard” is sometimes very beneficial. Boils.—Apply linseed poultice, or open it with a knife. If on the “seat of honor,” apply a plaster spread on leather, and composed of equal parts of mercurial and opiate plaster. Do not use the knife. To those subject to boils use the following as a preventative: take nitrate of silver, from fifteen to twenty grains to the ounce, made into a wash, and paint the surface every night. This turns the skin black, but do not mind that. Strains.—The following is the receipt of Westhall’s stimulating embrocation: Spirits of wine, ¼ pint; spirits of turpentine, ¼ pint; white vinegar, ¼ pint. Mix thoroughly, warm by the fire, beat up a fresh egg, and mix gradually with the spirits, etc.; shake the bottle well. Sprains.—For sprained ankle, make a flannel bag about a foot long by six inches wide, which fill with bran and plunge into boiling water until thoroughly saturated; then squeeze almost dry, and apply it as hot as the patient can bear on the weak part. There should be a couple of bags, so that when one application gets cool fresh heat may be immediately applied. Chapped Hands, Etc.—Smear over the parts chapped with glycerine, by means of a brush or feather, night and morning. Blisters.—Prick with a fine needle before they burst, inserting the needle obliquely, and the water presses out, repeating whenever the blister fills again. If the blister is broken, apply collodion with a brush; if too painful, use finely carded medicated cotton in a thin layer, under a kid glove, or powdered gum-arabic, taking care to keep the hands from water for twenty-four hours. For feet blisters, spread a piece of kid with soap-plaster, applying over the skin; also bathe in strong salt water mixed with powdered alum and vinegar. If large, run a stocking-needle threaded with white worsted through; then cut the end off, leaving the worsted in the blister until the water runs out. Do not leave off washing the feet in salt water, etc., as this will act as a preventative.

LARRY FOLEY, JACK THOMPSON, Noted Australian Pugilists. JOHN ENNIS, Long-distance Walker. CHARLES A. HARRIMAN, American Long-distance Walker....

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EXERCISE, SUN BATHS, ETC.

The increasing interest in the matter of healthy exercise is shown by the number of athletic clubs and gymnasiums throughout the country, especially so in our colleges of learning and public institutions. Most of these have every gymnastic appliance, as also professors to give instruction; but where such do not exist a complete outfit at a very moderate expense can be obtained, all ready for use. The rowing machine has been previously described. The health lift, as a gentle exercise, is rapidly

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BATHS—HOT, COLD, ETC.

The use of water cannot be too much applied to any athlete as regards outward application, but of course cold is the most beneficial if the constitution of the recipient be of sufficient vigor; and there are but very few indeed who are so delicate as to require tepid or warm water; but even the latter are better than the absence, even partially, of the bath. Cold baths may be taken anyhow and anywhere, provided the whole of the body is immersed or thoroughly sponged over, but the most decided be

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THIRST, MEDICINE, ETC.

The chief punishment when a man is in the course of training requisite to reduce his bulk is thirst, which is in most cases of rather a severe character. The same amount of pluck which enables the man to go through his work and adhere to other rules must be here called into requisition. The best plan is to gargle the mouth, but not swallow any; but the application of cold water will be found to afford the greatest relief—washing the hands, wrists, and face freely will give relief; a little pebbl

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WEIGHT AS PROPORTIONAL TO HEIGHT.

The above table was formed by Dr. Hutchingson, and was taken from a mean average of 2,648 healthy men. By this scale life insurances are regulated in England. The Doctor’s calculations were made upon the volume of air passing in and out of the lungs, and this was his guide as to how far the various organs of the body were in health, and the lungs in particular. The proper measurement according to the height and weight:...

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Allowances.

The following allowances should be made where the dimensions are found to be greater than shown in the preceding table:...

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BANTING ON CORPULENCY.

The system of reducing corpulency as adopted by William Banting, an old retired merchant of London, England, in 1863-4, by the advice and direction of Doctor William Harvey, of Soho square, in that city, though not by any means admissible or advisable for training purposes, we give the substance for the benefit of any one who feels interested. At the time Mr. Banting commenced his reducing system he was sixty-six years of age, weighed 202 pounds, standing only 5ft. 5in. in height, and, having sp

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THE REDUCING SCALE.

Under the new dietary, Banting lost flesh according to the following scale: His girth during that time was reduced round the waist 12¼ inches; these desiderati were attained by the most easy and comfortable means, with but little medicine, and almost entirely by a system of diet. At the end of one year Banting asserts that he was restored in health, both bodily and mentally, had more muscular vigor, ate and drank with a good appetite, and slept well; all symptoms of acidity, indigestion and hear

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MISCELLANEOUS.

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COMPLIMENTARY PRESS NOTICES ABOUT Health, Strength and Muscle.

From a number of very lengthy and elaborate criticisms of the press in various sections of the United States we give the following extracts: “Here we have in condensed form a vast amount of valuable information upon a subject which should deeply interest everybody, the substance of numerous other foreign and domestic publications on like subjects mingling with impressions and advice born of the author’s observation and practical experience. A treatise on the muscular system, tables showing the c

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NEW YORK HERALD.

“ Treatise on Practical Training. ”—At a season of the year when most needed Edwin James’ “Treatise on Practical Training” has appeared. This neatly gotten-up book is full of valuable hints to athletes of whatever kind and character, having been compiled with rare judgment, which long years of laborious work in the sporting world has given its author. The unpretentious volume, among other things, contains useful chapters on Training for Rowing, Boxing, Wrestling, and Pedestrianism, in addition t

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NEW YORK CLIPPER.

“ Treatise on Practical Training. ”—A new friend, and a most welcome one to all devoted to the pursuit of athletic exercises, has just made its appearance in the form of a neatly gotten-up book bearing the above title. It has been compiled with care and good judgment by Ed. James . In addition to the useful chapters on Training for Pedestrianism, Rowing, Boxing, Wrestling, etc., the book contains instructions in regard to practice for High and Broad Jumping, Running, Fair Walking, Hammer-throwin

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NEW YORK SUN.

Mr. Ed. James has just published an edition of his “Practical Training for Running, Walking, Rowing, and Wrestling,” embracing “Banting’s System of Reducing Corpulency.” It is an excellent work....

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NEW YORK SPIRIT OF THE TIMES.

“ Treatise on Practical Training. ”—The well-known sporting author, Ed. James , has just published a “Treatise on Practical Training,” which gives an immense amount of condensed practical information, valuable to lovers of athletics and all kinds of sports, besides containing important Tables of Statistics, revised up to January, 1877....

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NEW YORK SUNDAY DISPATCH.

“ Treatise on Practical Training. ”—The celebrated sporting writer, Mr. Ed. James , has just issued a “Treatise on Practical Training,” which we can confidently recommend to every amateur and professional athlete in the land. It contains minute instructions as to the method of training for races, walking-matches, wrestling, pugilism, jumping, stone and hammer throwing, and sports of every kind, beside a fund of useful record matter concerning time, weight, conditions, etc....

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NEW YORK CLIPPER.

“ 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 rule

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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, Billiar

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Rapiers, Foils, Single-sticks, Masks, Gloves, Etc.

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