New Britain herald., 1921-07-01
CHAMPION JACK DEMPSEY PICKED LOCALLY TO BEAT CARPENTERS
Opinions Gathered At Random of Boxing Fans Here Are Jack to Come Through Victor Over French Challenger-C Consensus is That Kayo Will Terminate Georges Hopes.

As the day for the Dempsey-Car- entier is near at hand, and with tood- sized delegation of local box ng fans either on their way or pre- (aring to leave early tomorrow morn hg for Jersey City, the interest is t high pitch regarding the out ome of the fray. The Dempsey footers are greatly in the majority, let there is heard at intervals, some Ian who advances the theory that The Frenchman stands better chance If winning the worlds heavyweight title, than many are crediting him with. On form Black Jack" should vin, and by a knockout. He enters nto the fray, with everything in bis favor, weight, height and youth. His tremendous punching power that has sent Willard, Fulton, Brennan, 1evinsky and Miske, to the canvas tor the count, seems to be his great est asset. Those who have seen Dempsey at work, credit him with being very fast man on his feet. Earpentier, by his quick knockout bf Beckett, and that affair" with levinsky at Jersey City, lend many Eo the belief that he is able to put hcross a haymaker, and that Demp- icy must be on the alert all the time.
 Dempsey in O. K. Shape.
 Some have ventured the opinion hat the champion erred in select ng Atlantic City as training Eround, because of it's attractions, hat might have the tendency to de- ract from his taking training seri- bus. This coupled with the fact hat Jimmy DeForrest, who condi- ioned him for the fray with Willard, was not his trainer this time, would also have a tendency to affect the Champions condition. Experts of Ehe ring have looked over Dempsey During the final days of his work puts, and all pronounce him fit for El.e battle. While he may not be in hs good a shape as he was when he battled the giant Kansan, is still in he pink, and there need be no fears, these experts claim, of his not being n readiness to tackle George on Sat nrday.
 Carp Has Made Friends.
 Carpenter has made a decided hit with those who have been to his Training quarters on days when the welcome sign was displayed. All nave agreed that ne IS last, and packs a punch.
 Betting Favors Champ.
 The betting on the battle rules Dempsey the top favorite to win. AS the affair is a no-decison one, the Champion must kayo his opponent or else lose considerable prestige. News paper or popular verdict in the event pf the bout going the entire 12 rounds, will not satisfy the follow ers of the champion.
 Some Local Opinions.
 Some of the local followers of box n have given the following opinions oh the bout:
 Honest John" Willis-Dempsey will win in a walk and by knock put in less than fl ye rounds. The talk of the Frenchman being speedy means nothing. He will be unable to dog it" for more .than a rount pr two before Dempsey connects.
 Jim Curtin-If the bout is on thu level, I look for Dempsey to win in s.de of three rounds.
 Tommy Kelly-There is nothing tt lit but Dempsey. The FrenchmaI will not last more than three rounds
 Dan Coushlin-I would like tC meet the winner in a game of bil lizards.
 Constable Fred Winkle-Busines ts rotten.
 Dan" Richardson - Carpentie looks like good short ender in tn betting.
 Sailor Jim" Clerkin-Dempsey il short order.