The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-03
CHAMPION DROPS INVADER WITH A
 HARD RIGHT SMASH
All Georges Speed and CIev- erness Fades Before Pile driving BloWs-Jack
 Staggered Once
By Associated Press

 fist of the American fighter shat tered the titular aspirations of Georges Carpenter in the fourth round of the so-called Battle of the Century" here this afternoon. The pile-driving blow landed flush upon the jaw of the Frenchman, flooring Carpentier for the second time in trifle more than a minute of fighting in the final and decisive round
 Although he had staggered to his feet after the initial knockdown, he was unable to survive the second one and was motionless when Ref cree Harry Ertle toled off the fatal ten counts.
 Continual Bombardment
 Although the Knockout punch was driven to Carpenters jaw, the way to Dempsey's victory had been paved by continual bombardment of blows which landed on every section of the Frenchmans body Each swing. jab and upp6rcut, scored to the stomach, ribs and sides, contrib uted to the slowing up process of the speedy Carpenter.
 In addition a clubbing right which landed flush on the back of Georges neck in the third round played an important part in his defeat The Frenohman folded over in an attempt to protect his body, left the back or his neck exposed and Dempsey, with the fair target Tn front of him, drove down a terrific slam to Carpenters vertabrae,
 After the knock -out the French- man stated in his dressing room that this punch was the cause of his pugilistic downfall He said that the punch stung his entire physical and mental makeup and he was there after unable to carry on any effec- tive attack.
 Georges Is skiIIfui
 Regardless of just which blow caused the vanqu shing of Carpen- tier. the Frenchnan gave rel> able exhibition of pugihsta and gameness against his hea and more punishing opponent favorite when he entered the rtns\ judging from the amount of cheer-N ing he received he left the arena with even a greater amount Of ap- plause ringing in his ears, trlpute to sn exhibition which in every way verified and upheld record Wh'cn had preceded him regarding his box ing ability and danger-defying worh during the World war.
 Dempsey, as the winner, ran true to his fighting form.
 Although Carpentier struck the f,rat hlow of the encounter. flying rt,ht to the face, Dempsey never at any time backed up or showed dls- Inclination to avoid trading blows with his opponent. The champion bored in at every opportunity anu devoted as much of his attention as was noasible to close-in fighting. Pjghts and lefts were steadily driven home to Carpenters body, alternatea at times by drives. jabs. hooks and cuffs to the Frenchman's face' Jaw and head. -
 For the first round. Carpenter did not appear to feel the effects of this punishment He fought in and out at close quarters. using chiefly right swing or drive 10 Dempsey's race and jaw. with an occasional shift of the left to the body.
 Georges Landed Right.
 Most of the body blows Dempsey blocked or partly checked with ei- bows and forearms. but he was not able to protect his face as well. Time
  to Dempsey's face and in the second round. when he turned loese the heaviest batteries of his blows. 1t ap- neared as though the champion might be forced to assume defen- sive attitude. The pause in Demp- sey's attack, however, was due more to surprise and fluster at the savage ness of his opponents rally After few seconds Of indecision. he gathered i olt foxn the round was undoubtedly Carpen- tiers on aggressiveness and clean blows landed, there was not the slightest evidence that Dempsey had Seen hurt by Carpenters punches. He shot out of his corner at the bell for the third round with every evidence Of an inten- tion to finish the battle With a menacinG scowi on hts dark tea lures he followed Carpent.ar about the ring IS the later sdesterped and tucked in an endeavor 10 corner the challenger Crouching low and with body and fists swinging from side to side he crept after Carpenter until he carght him on the ropes near neutral corner and began the battling which preseseG the end There was little question in the minds of the more expert among the spectators as to the ultimate outcome.
 Result Inevitable
 Carpenter. with his speed of foot gone confidence shattered. blood running from his nose and mouth anu gasn over his cheekbone, looked like a hunted animal. Dempsey. like an averaging nemesis, punished Car pentier without mercy. The bell at the end of the third round found Car pentier in a semi helpless condition on the ropes and the gong saved him from a knock -out at taht point. Tn fourth and final round was soon completed. and the picture pre- scented by Carpentfer, helpless on the floor, and his stunned handlers in his corner. was in marked contrast to the supreme air of confidence with which the Frenchman entered tho ring.
 Carp Enters Ring First Carpenter was first to enter tho | 1S-foot pugilistic amphitheatre at 2:57 p. m. He wore gray silk bath robe over his white silk trunks and smiled and watched an airplane fly ing overhead with the utmost un- cncern. At D. m. sharp the cham 1 pion followed. wearing dark maroon | coat sweater and white trunks Man ager Deschamps was fussy about the | bandaging on Dem?seys hands, which was twice as heavy as that ! fcont,nu.d on Page I've,