New-York tribune., 1919-12-04

100000 Cate
Expected for
Titular Battle
Bitish Sporting Fans Eager
IL Await Outcome of Bout
IN Holborn Stadium
Ncsc York Tribune
European Bureau

Ncw York Tribune
r. European Bureau
..cvrtxht. 1919, New York Tribune Ino.)
LONDON, Dec. Georges Carpen-
,sys stock .oc.s decided boom here
..dsv. Unquestionabiy the Frenchman
i the popular favorite for his bout
xsA Joe Beckett tomorrow evening,
sbsn the next logical opponent for
lack Dempsey will be determined.
aoveyer, Beckett still rules the IA
,ori,e at the odds Of to d.
Eddie McGoorty. who fought Beckett
.,d trained Carpenter. picks the
smnehnsan, but adds that he must win
r;hjn the first ten rounds, for Beck
,rs condition and strength are ad-
mittedly superior. Eugene Corri, the
monument referee, also believes that
(arpentier will win.
The men will take the ring Thurs
ssy night with the sportsnen of both
yncland and France deeply interested
n the result. The contest is the sole
ulk in all sporting circles and the
sssir has assumed the Importance OF
lie recent WillardDempsey fight
Gains New Admirers
Carpenter is gaining many new fol-
levers, due to reports emanating from
lis training quarters, where accord
;sg to his hackers, the Frenchman has
driven away all traces of stiffness
which characterized his bout with
Gunboat Smith, the American, il
Paris. The Frenchman's supporters
also declare that he will enter the
r:rc fit for the fight of his life.
1t is also stated that" if the Euro
sssn champion can show a flash of his
Old form which he displayed in his
famous bout with Bombardier Wells
be will carry the money of many of
those now skeptical of his chance on
account of his drained strength after
five years with the French army
Carpenter is a popular idol He is
sS.- picturesque figure in the ring,
skillfu boxer rather than a fighter. It
is said that Carpenter also carries a
punch that is calculated to knock out
Beckett The latter has had skillful
handling in his training, but it is be-
lieyed that he cannot stop the French
man.
Conserves His Strength
Beckett is a gypsy with a native
temperament, but he has been trained
TO hold himself in and to resist the
impulse to fly at his opponent in fury
and, instead, fights battle of wearing
his rival down on sheer physical
strength.
beckett is not without science as
boxer, but is not of Carpenters
ealiber. Both fighters have had
clever handlers training them for the
important battle, Deschamps having
won many fights for Carpenter, while
Aortlmer, who manages Beckett, has
taught MS boxer all his knowledge of
ring craft. Still there seems to be
no reason to doubt Beckett's ability
70 win. All doubt as to condition,
stamina md strength is on Carpen-
tiers side. Heckett is always ready
Tor finish fight.
The Holoorn Stadium, in which the
light Will be held, is sold out, as the
applicants have exceeded the seating
capacity Of 1000. Tickets are also
selling greatly in excess of their face
value and il is likely that thousands
Will have to await the result outside
oi the clubs doors The fight is eX-
pscted to draw about 100000. of
san @nlcn On osao,o5V will go to the winner and
@vuoo to the loser
most # prominent government Of
,css II from France and England are to
in attendance. while the Prince of
'ales IS also expected to occupy a
@gside seat. B. j. Angle will act as
fefae.