Evening star., 1921-07-03


1t developed after Carpenter had
returned to his training camp at
Manhasset y. Y. that during his ag-
gressive and effective attack in the
second round, the Frenchman had
broken his right thumb and sprained
his wrist. Carpenter was unable to
explain how the injury occurred. out
1t is thought that it came as result
of a hard swing which landed hish
on Dempsey's head.
What effect, II any, this injury 10
the European challenger's most et-
fectiye fist had on the ultimate out
come of the battle it is impossible TO
state. Carpenter was almost entireiE
on the defensive In the third ana
fourth rounds. although he did not
noticeably avoid using his rlght-haho
arm in blocking or striking out ~hen
the opportunity arose.
Regardless Of just which olo"
caused the vanquishing Of Carpenter
tho Frenchman gave a remarkaoie
exhibition of pugilistic skill anu
pameness against heavier ana more
pun;shing opponent. The favorite
when he entered the ring, judging
from the amount of cheering ne re-
ceived. he left the arena with even
greater amount OF applause ringing
j., his ears. a tribute to an exhibition
which in every way verified and up
held a record which had preceoeo MIN
regarding his boxing ability and dan
.er.defying work during the world
war.
Dempsey True to Form.
Dempsey as the winner ran true to
his fighting form.
Although Carpenter struck the first
h,o,,, of the encounter. a flying right
to head, Dempsey never at any time
hacked up or showed an inclination
m avoid trading blows with his op-
,,onent The champion bored in at
every opportunity and devoted as
,,,cb Of his attention as was possible
to close mitigating. Rights and lefts
,,ere steadily driven home to Carpen-
tiers body, alternating at times oy
drives, jabs, hooks and GUNS TO the
Erenchman's face, jaw and head.
For the first round Carpenter did
not appear to feel the efects OF this
punishment. He fought in and out al
close quarters, using chiefly right
swing or drive to Dempsey's face and
law. with an occasional shift OF the
left to the body.
Most of the body blows Dempsey
blocked or partly checked with ell
bows and forearms, but he was not
able to protect his face as well. Time
and again Georges shot over his right
to Dempseys face, and In the Sec
ond round, when he turned loose the
heaviest batteries of his blows. 1t
appeared as though the champion
might be forced to assume defensive
attitude. The pause in Dempsey's at
tack, however. was due more to sur
prise and fuster at the savageness OF
his opponents rally.
Gathers Himself Together.
After a few seconds of indecision
he gathered himself together again.
and, although the round was un-
doubtedly Carpenters on aggressive
ness and clean blows landed, there was
not the slightest evidence that Demp-
sey had been hurt by Carpenters
punches. He shot out Of his corner at
the bell for the third round with
every evidence of an intention to I'm
i.h the battle With a menacing
acou,, on his dark features, he fol-
lowed Carpenter about the ring as
the latter sidestepped and ducked the
lunees in an endeavor to corner the
challenger. Crouching low and with
body and fists swinging from side to
aide. he crept after Carpenter until
he caught. him on the ropes near
neutral corner and began the batter
ing which presaged the end.
There was little question in the
minds of the more expert among the
spectators as to the ultimate outcome.
Carn.n.!ss. with Ills s9eed CO -: