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ALL-AMERICAN GIRLS PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL LEAGUE RULES OF CONDUCT, 1943–1954
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breaking down with heart trouble or a nervous collapse are mostly too well founded. Other instances are recorded where schoolgirls have broken down in training for tennis tournaments, or for running, jumping and swimming contests. These instances generally occur in schools or colleges where efforts are made to arouse interest in athletics by arranging matches between rival teams, clubs and institutions, and appealing to school pride, loyalty, etc., to furnish the driving power. Under the sway of these powerful impulses the individual is not only forced to do her best, but to do even better than her best, though she breaks down in her efforts to surpass her previous records. There will be little honor or glory in winning a race, playing a game or doing a “stunt” which every other girl could do. It is in the attempt to win distinction by doing something that others cannot do that the girl who is over-zealous or too ambitious is likely to do herself an injury. For this reason girls who are ambitious to enter athletic contests should be carefully examined and selected by a physician or trained woman expert, and the usual method of trying out unprepared candidates by actual contests in order to determine “the survival of the fittest” should not be allowed. y ALL-AMERICAN GIRLS PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL LEAGUE RULES OF CONDUCT, 1943–1954 The Rules of Conduct for Players as Set Up by The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League The management sets a high standard for the girls selected for the different clubs and expects them to live up to the code of conduct which recognizes that standard. There are general regulations necessary as a means of maintaining order and organizing clubs into a working procedure. 1. always appear in feminine attire when not actively engaged in practice or playing ball. This regulation continues through the playoffs for all, even though your team is not participating. at no time may a player appear in the stands in her uniform, or wear slacks or shorts in public. Negotiating Masculinity and Femininity 59 From The Official Web Site of the AAGPBL Players Assoc., http://www.aagpbl.org/index.cfm. 60 WOMEN AND SPORTS IN THE UNITED STATES 2. Boyish bobs are not permissible and in general your hair should be well groomed at all times with longer hair preferable to short hair cuts. Lipstick should always be on. 3. Smoking or drinking is not permissible in public places. Liquor drinking will not be permissible under any circumstances. Other intoxicating drinks in limited portions with after-game meal only, will be allowed . Obscene language will not be allowed at any time. 4. All social engagements must be approved by chaperone. Legitimate requests for dates can be allowed by chaperones. 5. Jewelry must not be worn during game or practice, regardless of type. 6. All living quarters and eating places must be approved by the chaperones . No player shall change her residence without the permission of the chaperone. 7. For emergency purposes, it is necessary that you leave notice of your whereabouts and your home phone. 8. Each club will establish a satisfactory place to eat, and a time when all members must be in their individual rooms. In general, the lapse of time will be two hours after the finish of the last game, but in no case later than 12:30 a.m. Players must respect hotel regulations as to other guests after this hour, maintaining conduct in accordance with high standards set by the league. 9. Always carry your employee’s pass as a means of identification for entering the various parks. This pass is not transferable. 10. Relatives, friends, and visitors are not allowed on the bench at any time. 11. Due to shortage of equipment, baseballs must not be given as souvenirs without permission from the Management. 12. Baseball uniform skirts shall not be shorter than six inches above the knee-cap. 13. In order to sustain the complete spirit of rivalry between clubs, the members of different clubs must not fraternize at any time during the season. After the opening day of the season, fraternizing will be subject to heavy penalties. This also means in particular: room parties, auto trips to out of the way eating places, etc. However, friendly discussions in lobbies with opposing players are permissible. Players should never approach the opposing manager or chaperone about being transferred. 14. When traveling, the members of the clubs must be at...