The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-07-16
ENGLAND GOES WILD
OVER TWO "HEAV|ES"
lack Johnson Puts Money on
Gunboat and Admits willing
ness to Meet Winner.

can, and Georges Carpenter, the
champion of Europe, who enter the
ring at the Olympia for a twenty
round bout that may decide the next
challenger of the worlds undisputed
titleholder, Jack Johnson. Though
the Frenchman had been ruling ia
vorite in the betting, so much Amer
lean money showed up here within
the last two days that the betting
is now even. Americans, who are
fiocking here in large numbers, in
sist that Gunboat Smith will win in
side five rounds. Followers of the
Partisan idol claim the same thing
for their hero.
While both boxers are confident
Of victory, and that in short order,
too, the undercurrent is setting in
toward the American. Smiths I'M
willingness to talk hoastfully of his
chances has kept many from backing
him, but at the last moment they are
rushing to his support. Smith should
be a slight favorite in the wagering
by the time they enter the ring.
of course, when we big fellows get
together" said Smith today, something
is likely 20 break loose. I hope it's
Carpenters title prospects. never felt
any better. My training has been light
ever since 1 came here, as have been
in good shape for the last four months.
when I quit sparring with my partners
Monday. I knew that I was right I
hope to win"
All. these American boxers are all
so SLOW" sighed Georges Carpenter,
when asked what he hoped to happen
tonight 81 have seen so many and
they are all alike They are in-fghters.
never standing of and sparring. I
expect Gunboat Smith to be like them
all IN that case shall win. I expect
to put him away"
While each man is certain of victory,
TO the Vnprejudiced observer the Ameri-
can looks the classier. In the first
place he will have at least ten pounds
advantage in weight He has a longer
reach and hits harder. Furthermore,
and this Is most important, his record
shows him to be tougher than the
Frenchman. Smith is awkwardly clever.
He is not so fast on his feet, but he
can move around we'll enough to suit
himself. He does not have to be set
to deliver his terrific right. His right
hand is considered his best stock in
.rade. though frequently his left jolts
and hooks have upset mis- opponents.
Carpenter is typical light-heaVy-
weight, fast on his feet, a clever boxer,
possessing sting in either hand and
Inequaled GOODNESS in action His per-
formances on this side of the water
nave been excellent Only those tough
lniddleweights, Frank Klaus and Billy
Papke. have ever given him much pun
that followers of the ring are in doubt
as to his ability to take much or
beating. Both Papke and Klaus de-
feated him, pounding him into help
harder than either Klaus or Papke. II
he is able to land on the Frenchman
often enough. he may repeat the doses
handed out by his fellow-countrynen.
Not a seat remains unsold. The ad-
vance sale is more than $4,000. and II
is probable that the grand total viii
reach $4,000, the highest sum ever paiu
in England to see a boxing match.
Fully 1000 spectators have come from
France and Belgium, with not lew
from Germany. Ireland. Scotland. and
Wales have added their quota to the
assembly, and more than uOcO Nspec.
jators will see these heavyweights get
So popular has boxing become IN the
English capital that ZOO women VIII
be in attendance tonight. A speclaI
stan of women ushers will care Tor
them, and q spacious retiring room has
been erected for their comforG. Many
society leaders will see the battle.
Il have $500 bet on Smith to win.
said Jack johnson today. Il nave
seen Carpenter in several bouts. he
s clever, no doubt of that but l do
not think him strong enough TO tackle
smith The American is tougher and
should take punishment better. He
isn't as. clever as Carpenter. but he's
fast enough to keep moving and thats
all that's necessary. I am willing 10
meet the winner in october. We should
draw a big house in Paris"
After looking at Smith in training;
I should pick him to win. was an
Freddie Welsh, the new worlds light
weight champion, would say:
Smith is my cnoice, though he will
have to go fast" said Eugene Corrgoh'
who is down TO referee the bout
Carpenter ought to win. Il his
work against Wells is any criterian,
said Lord Lonsdaie, the great Eng ilSh
sportsman. The Frenchman is the
cleverest heavyweight 1 have ever
seen"
these fellows have drawn the big
gest house England ever saw" said
Dick Burge. the promoter of the bout
4 never thought heavyweights would
DO this"
Carpenter and Smith exchanged
greetings over the telephone today. the
Frenchman calmly informing the Cum
nrr that he intended 10 knock him out
tonight.
oh ! guess nothing as bad as that
will happen" Smith retorted.
Physicians examining the two men
today declared they were in perfect
physical condition.
FreEchmen are bas.ng their hopes on
Carpenters ability to keep away from
Smith in the early rounds of the fight.
Carpenter viii be- outweighed at least
twenty pounds, bit lis hackers believe
his speed and cleverness will carry him
oct Of harms reach, until ne tires
Smith by his jabDinS and getting away
and then will be able 10 put over the
knockout.
Those backing smith are confident
that the Amer can rush and punch will
pU, the Freedman DOWN. They point
30 Carpenters defeat at the hands
Of Billy Papke and Frank Klaus when
- was E middl5Weisht as hearing out
their contention that IL FrsnSaassn