Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-07-02
DEMPSEY PLANS
CELEBRATION
AFTER BIGBOU'T
Never Felt Better in My
Life" is Final Comment
of Champion.

Jersey City, N. j., July 2.-'Never
felt better in my lffe," remarked Jack
Dempsey as he sat down to a light
breakfast this morning in a private
home here, where he had spent the
night
The champion slept without inter
ruptien from 10 o'clock last night un-
til seven this morning and awoke in
a happy frame Of mind. Teddy Hayes,
his trainer. who occupied an adjoining
room, was still asleep and Jack
amused himself by tickling his train
ers nose until he opened his eyes.
Then he pulled Hayes Out OF bed.
Dempsey's breakfast consisted Of
two boiled eggs, toast and a pot Of tea.
Accompanied by Hayes. he started
out for a walk. but such a large
crowd followed at his heels that he
was forced to return to the house.
Hero worshippers had spent most OF
the night in the vicinity to get a
glimpse OF the defender and to shout
words Of encouragement to him when
he made his appearance.
Although his Whereabouts was sup
posed 20 be secret. the news leaked
than a few hours and fight fans were
on constant patrol along the street In
which he is housed. There was a
large percentage Of women among the
spectators, while the American boy
who generally picks his gods in the
flesh. was well represented.
Jazz Records Amuse Champ.
After returning from his brief walk
Dempsey amused. himself by playing
He appeared to be the most light.
hearted member Of his encourage and
did not show a single trace Of the
anxiety. that he naturally would BIZ
expected to feel before engaging In
what probably will be the supreme
ring test Of his life.
Jack Dempsey is going to put on
"big party" at the Belmont tonight tc
celebrate the ending Of his long train.
over Georges carpentier-provided hi.
massive Jaws come out Of today'i
battle in good working order.
1T all depends on how the old jaw
h,' Dempsey said when asked about
his after-the-hght plans. Then, tt
show how he felt about his ability tt
evade a knockout punch, he FASTENED
to add that reservations for the biz
party already had been made. Hi.
Bernard and Johnny; Mayor Bader o.
Atlantic City, where the champion
trained; Manager Kearns. Trainer
Hayes and other members of thu
Dempsey training squad.
Chicago Friends Furnish Trunks.
Mrs. Mae Brown of Chicago. {
friend Of Dempsey. and his forebear
ing landlady in the day Of ''slim pick,
ines" that preceded his rise in tn.
pugiltstic world, arrived here las
night with two pairs Of hand mad4
white silk trunks, one Of which thu
champion selected to wear in the rim
today.
The champion did not let the com
ing bout affect his appetite. whe,
the call came for dinner, Jack wa.
first among the present" He att
generous portions Of steak, potatoes
string beans and toast and wound "
with a large pot Of tea.
Before luncheon the champion en-.
gagged in a pool game with Mayor
Bader of Atlantic City, who &C.
companied him here from his trainins
quarters. Later Mayor Hague ,ol
Jersey City and a host Of other cit,
officials called to pay their respects.
Just before l o'clock Jack stole up.
stairs for an hours nap before gettins
ready to go to the ringside.