DE FOREST, JIMMY SIGNED CONTRACT (1918)

immy DeForest was an early 20th Century trainer of such boxers as Stanley Ketchel, Harry Greb and Jack Dempsey. He later became a boxing matchmaker for the Polo Grounds. Offered here is an original contract between De Forest Gym Athletic Corporation and the State of New Jersey in which it is agreed De Forest can conduct and give sparring exhibitions in the state. Boldly signed by De Forest on page two.
This is an original, typed, two page agreement. Boldly signed by De Forest in fountain pen ink on page two. Includes the original folds and includes the original jacket. Clean. No tears. 8 1/2" x 12."