Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 27
lengthwise, and not cross sharply,particularly over the handle. A knot in the han-dle will often lead to a break, but one fartherdown toward the end is not of any moment. Ifa bat is varnished highly, the handle should bescraped, so that it will not turn easily in the hands.The first-base man and… … THE BODY PROTECTOR AND CATCHER S MASK. a Stout pair of buckskins. The fingers andthumbs should be cut oftat the first joint for thebasemen, and if any extra padding is needed,pieces of felt can be sewn on. The catchersgloves may be made in a similar way, except that the left-hand glove is kept…
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