The Newspapers are Justified, Both in Reader Interest and in Circulation Increase, in the Amount of Space They Now Devote to Professional and Amateur Sports

Author

Leo William Loftus, Marquette University

Date of Award

1930

Degree Type

Bachelors Essay

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Department

Communication

First Advisor

Maynard W Brown

Abstract

In this thesis, an attempt will be made to show that the modern newspaper is justified in giving the large amount of space to sporting events that it now finds necessary. A fair and impartial view of the problem will be taken and an earnest endeavor will be made to show both sides of the question, and thus present a fair and unbiased attitude. The benefits and good points of the sports page amid its Influence will be shown as well as the abuses and evils that have crept in. An effort will be made to give a clear and concise explanation of the difference between advance sports news and press-agented publicity and ballyhoo.

Comments

A Thesis, Respectfully Submitted To The Dean And Faculty Of The College Of Journalism, As A Partial Fulfillment Of The Requirements For The Degree 3 Of Bachelor Of Philosophy. Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Recommended Citation

Loftus, Leo William, "The Newspapers are Justified, Both in Reader Interest and in Circulation Increase, in the Amount of Space They Now Devote to Professional and Amateur Sports" (1930). Bachelors’ Theses. 1883.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/bachelor_essays/1883