Spalding Baseballs: The Official Choice for Major League Games in 1954
This page from the 1954 Sporting News Baseball Ball Guide discusses the use of official baseballs in Major League Baseball since the establishment of the National League in 1876 and the American League in 1900. It emphasizes that the Spalding baseball has been the sole official ball for the National League, while the American League adopted the Spalding-made Reach ball. This tradition of using Spalding baseballs continues in every World Series game and All-Star game, underscoring that Spalding and Spalding-made Reach baseballs are the only ones in play throughout the season. The noticeable continuity in using these baseball brands highlights their significance in the game during that era. The ball design showcases each league's branding, with official signatures from league presidents, adding a level of authenticity to the equipment used by players during games.