The New York herald., 1921-07-02

risk mixup with the worlds champion
in the early rounds of the battle. for
Dempsey hits with such pile-driving
force and attacks so tornadically that
the object of the assault would require
tie speed OF n fash of lightning to avoid
being hit. Therefore, 1t can readily be
understood that Carpenter would be un-
wise to risk the battle on toe to toe
engagement early in the proceedings.
The conclusion Is Irresistible that Car.
pcntier and his advisers have decided on
stay away fight, with the hope that
Dempsey, who has been referred to as a
"three round fighter" may tire and tho
Frenchman gradually wear him down.
II the Frenchman could keep out Of
danger for six or eight rounds, and thus
check the cyclonic speed and vigor Of
the champion. he might have a chance
to prolong the contest till the limit and
thus take his chances of getting the
popular decision. In any event, II the
contest lasts the limit 1t will be a moral
victory for the Frenchman. and he could
return to France with flying colors.
Dempsey Needs Early Victory.
Therefore Dempsey must end the con-
test before the end of the twelfth round
or suffer In reputation and future at
tractiveness on etage and film.
There Is not the slightest doubt TINT
Dempsey intends to end the bout with
all possible despatch, as his future status
in pugilism depends on a decisive VIC
tory over the Frenchman.
1t Is not difficult to understand why
the betting is in favor of the worlds
champion. The American patrons of
pugilism have for forty years witnessed
bouts between the best heavyweights in
the history Of the squared circle. and
the American title holders in all classes
have demonstrated their superiority over
the champions of England. Australia and
France.
Carpenters reputation is based on
his victories over mediocre performers
In Europe and two heavyweights of this
country-Gunboat Smith and Battling
Levinsky. Neither of these Americans
was at his best when defeated by Car
pentier. and both were at the top Of
their form when stopped by Dempsey in
jig time.
Dempsey has disposed OF nearly every
heavyweight in America In quick time.
the only exceptions being Wills. the
negro and the rotund Meehan. There
Is not shadow of doubt that Dempsey
as he stands to-day could make short
work of either.
Dempsey, In prime condition, with the
addition of confidence and experience.
Is n better man than he was at Toledo
and will win the contest this afternoon
before the twelfth round Is called.
The Frenchman may avoid danger for
a time by using his feet, but the first
time he essays aggressiveness he Is
quite likely to meet with counter at
tack that will spell defeat for him.
The contest promises to be the most
spectacular in the history of boxing
II the weather Is propitious all condi-
tions will be ideal. and the spectators
be they 6O.0o0 or 5000, will all have an
unobstructed view OF the ring. for the
arena Is so arranged that those in the
last row will be able to see the fight
as well as those in the ringside seats.
While the only title at stake is Demp-
sey's world championship. yet more
hinges on the battle than any event
OF the kind in years. II Dempsey wins
decisively he will remain the chief fig
ure of pusilism.
III the F'renchman were to win by
Knockout, Dempsey would be relegated
to the pugiistic discard, and Carpenter
would be crowned monarch of all heavy
weights.
II Carpenter lasts tho limit and
makes a good showing. he would be
regarded as the real victor. and Demp-
sey would have a hard time reinstat-
| ing himself in the good opinion OF
! patrons of boxing, both here and In
| Europe.
Dempsey understands the situation
and II he fails TO score a quick knock
/ out II will be due to clever defensive
work on the part or the Frenchman.
Crop or numors.
! No pugilistlc match for champion
/ ship has progressed far without rumor'
TO the effect that IL was not on it'
merits. Nearly every important battle
In the history OF the ring has met witt
unpleasant accusations regarding th'
honesty OF the contestants. The mattel
between Dempsey and Carpenter hat
been no exception to the rule. Highl,
splced reports have been In circulation
rega riding schemes by which the hgtcr
would pound the air with their gloves
glare fercely at each other. count thei
money and 60 on their ways rejoicing.
One interesting rumor was to IN
effect that the gladiators would box rap
idly but carefully for the entire twcsv
rounds. thus giving the public chanc
| TO pick the winner. after when tn
warriors would journey across the oceai
TO London or Paris. and engage In an
other furious battle for the largest purs
| attainable.
or course II spch a plan was con