The New York herald., 1921-05-17
CARPENTER HERE
FIT TO ENTER Ring
European Champion Declines
to Express Opinion That He
Will Beat Dempsey.
TO TRAIN AT MANHASSET
Rickard Amazed at French
mans Condition; Says Odds Of
3 to | Are Unwarranted.
TO TRAIN AT MANHASSET

Georges Carpenter. heavyweight
boxing champion of Europe. who Is
holding the last line Of defence in be-
half Of the Old Worlds pugilistic pres
tige, and who will stake all in his COM
bat with Jack Dempsey on the red soil
of New Jersey on July 2, made his
third entry Of the United States yes
terday afternoon and received q well
come befitting a courageous invader.
Carpenter, accompanied by his re-
sourceful manager, Francois Des-
camps, and retinue of trainers and
helpers, reached this port on the
steamship La Savoie Of the French
Line, and was greeted on the pier by
fully 1000 enthusiasts, including Tex
Rickard. promoter OF the spectacular
international battle; Jack Curley, who
piloted the French champion in a stage
venture on his first visit TO this coun-
try, and Capt. j. III. Maliet, a warm
personal friend Of the champion.
The French boxer. brown skinned and
vigorous looking. as result OF daily
exercise on the deck Of the steamer on
the voyage across the ocean. was piloted
through the big crowd by Tex Rickard TO
q waiting automobile. and with the pro-
moter and Capt Mallet was whirled
away to the Ritz-Carlton for lunch.
Manager Descamps. with Paul Jour
nee. the big blond heavyweight who will
,n$ - vrfp oyof
Henri Marcot. chef and nniddleweight
boxer. and Flip. the Belgian war cos
that the boxer has had for six years
brought up the rear OF the procession.
Jack Curley carried Descamps away
in his car to the Claridge. where they
arranged terms for tour of America In
the event that the Frenchman wins his
bout on July 2.
Later Descamps Joined Carpenter at
the Ritz-Carlton and after lunch the
boxer went to the home OF Capt. Mallet
to re 1ain over night, while Descamps
went to Manhasset to get the training
quarters In readiness for Carpenter. who
will reach there to-day.
Does Not Claim He VIII Win.
with Capt Mallet acting as inter-
prefer several questions were put to Car
pentier in the Ritz-Carlton and his an
swer to the first one showed plainly that
he declines to be put on record with a
prediction that he will win the big fight.
II would prefer to leave that question
to be answered by the result OF the con-
test on July 2" was his reply. In re-
sponse to other queries Carpenter said
he weighed LIS pounds and expected to
scale about 10 pounds. which was his
customary fighting weight.
He declared he would not begin active
training for week or ten days, as he
desired to get rid of his sea legs before
doing even light work
The champion said he had an excellent
voyage. not being sick for a minute, and
that he was able to exercise every morn
ing. putting in an hours work. shadow
boxing, running and sparrins with
Journee.
He said he never felt better in his life
and II he was beaten II would not be
because OF lack of condition on his part
Descamps, the energetic manager OF
Carpenter. was more outtspoken than
his charge.
Georges will win" said Descamps
but II would be foolish TO say in what
round, or how many rounds the contest
will last. You do not think I would have
made the match II I did not think Car
pentier had a chance to win"
When informed that Dempsey weighed
200 pounds at the present time and
would enter the ring at about 100. Des-
camps calculated "Ooooh," and then
added: Seventeen or eighteen pounds
handicap for Georges"
Then, with a shrug OF his shoulders:
"Eet Is nothing"
Descampe said he expected Carpenter
TO enter the ring at ia and declared the
French champion would be In first class
condition
All he needs In three weeks OF work