The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-07-03
DEMPSEY REMAINS
WORLDS CHAMPION
Skaters Titular Aspirations of
Carpenter With a Crush
ing Right Swing.

called ''battle of the century" here this
afternoon. The pile driving blow land
ed flush upon the jaw Of the French
man, flooring Carpenter for the Sec
ond time in trifle more than a min
ute OF fighting in the final and de-
cisive round
Although he had staggered to his
feet after the initial knockdown, he
was unable to survive the second one
and was motionless when Referee
Harry Ertle tolled off the fatal ten
counts.
Although the knockout punch was
driven TO Carpenters jaw the way to
Dempsey's victory had been paved by
a continual bombardnent of blows
which landed on every section of the
FrOnchman's body, each swing, jab
and uppercut. scored to the stomach
ribs and sides. contributed to the
slowing up process of the speedy Car
pentier.
In addition, clubbing right which
landed flush on the back OF Georges
neck in the third round, played an inn
portant part in his defeat. The French
man folded over in an attempt to pro-
tect his body, left the back of his
neck exposed, and Dempsey was the
fair target in front OF him drove
down terrific slam to Carpenters
vertabrae.
After the knockout the Frenchman
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
make UP and he was thereafter unable
to carry on any effective attack.
1t developed after Carpenter had
returned to his training camp at Man
hasset, N. ", that during his agrees
sive and effective attack in the sec
ond round, the Frenchman had broken
his right thumb and sprained his
wrist. Carpenter was unable TO cx
plain how the injury occurred, but it
Is thought that 1t came as a result of
hard swing which landed high on
Dempsey's head.
''What effect, If any, this injury TO
the European challenger's most effec-
tive fighting fist. had on the ultimate
outcome OF the battle, Il is impossible
TO state. Carpenter was almost en-
tirely on the defensive in the third and
fourth rounds. although he did not
noticeably avoid using his right hand
arm in blocking or striking out when
khe opportunity arose.
Regardless of just which blow
caused the vanquishing of Carpenter,
the Frenchman gave q remarkable ex-
hlbition OF pugilistic skill and game-
ness against heavier and more pun
fishing opponent. The favorite when he
entered the ring. judging from the
amount of cheering he received, he
left, the arena with even a greater
amount OF applause ringing in his ears
A tribute to an exhibition which in
every way verified and upheld a rec
ord which had preceding him regard
ing his boxing ability and danger
denying work during the world war;
Dempsey as the winner ran true to
his fighting form. Although Carpen-
tier struck the first blow OF the en-
counter, flying right to face, Demp-
sey newer at any time backed UP or
showed q disinclination to avoid trad
ing blows with his opponent. The
champion bored in at every opportu-
nifty and devoted as much of his at
fighting. Rights and lefts were stead
lily driven home to Carpenters body,
alternated at times by drives. jabs,
hooks and cuffs to the Frenchman's
face, jaw and head.
For the first round, Carpenter aid
not appear to feel the effects of this
punishment. He fought in and out
ut close quarters. using chiefly a right
swing or drive to Dempsey's face and
Jaw with an occasional shift of the
left to the body.
Most of the blows Dempsey blocked
or partly checked with elbows and
forearms but he was not able to pro-
tect his face as well. Time and again
Georges shot over his right TO Demp
aey's face and in the second round
when he turned loose the heaviest bat
teries Of his blows It appeared as
though the champion might be forced
to assume a defensive attitude. The
pause in Dempsey's attack, however
was due more to surprise and fluster
mt the savageness of his opponent
rally. After few second or indecision
he gathered himself together again and
Although the round was undoubtedly
Carpenters on aggressiveness and on
clean blows landed, there was not the
slightest evidence that Dempsey had
been hurt by Carpenters punches. He
shot out OF his cornec at the bell Tor
the third round with every evidence Of
an intention to finish the battle. With
q menacing scowl on his dark features,
he followed Carpenter about the ring
as the latter side-stepped and ducked
the Iunges, in an effort to corner the
Crouching low and with
body and fists swinging from side tc
side ha crept after Carpenter until
he caught him on the ropes in neu-
trail corner and began the battery
which presaged the end.
There was little question in the
minds OF the more expert among the
spectators as to the ultimate outcome.
Carpenter with his speed of footl
gone. confidence shattered, blood run
ming from HIS nose and mouth and q |