Iowa, University of Iowa 1932

8vo, 33pp, orig. wrapps 210 by 140mm (8¼ by 5½ inches).

Possibly privately printed as a thesis August 1932. The cover notes that it is ‘a thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts…University of Iowa.

Contains information on the origins of boxing,; the move to America and early American fights; Pugilism becomes big business, discussing gate money; Sullivan Kilrain fight; Division of the spoils; promoters, Roosevelt, Feminine interest etc