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Memoirs of forty-five years as a boxing referee from supposedly the first man to officiate from inside the ring in 1907. Also referee of the fight with the first million dollar gate, Dempsey and Carpentier in 1921. A lovely conversational style takes the reader from fights with Jack Johnson through to Gene Tunney. 1st edition. 8vo. 288pp. plus 16 page soft black and white photos. Internally very good, very mild foxing throughout. Publisher's compliments stamp to title page. In the original black cloth boards, gilt titles to spine which has some wear to head and tail, corners a little bumped else a very good copy of this scarce title. Seller Inventory # 29801
Bibliographic Details
Title: Gloves & The Man: The Romance Of The Ring
Publisher: Hutchinson
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