The New York herald., 1921-05-18
FRENCH CHAMPION
LIKES MANHASSET
Carpenter Delighted With His
Training Quarters on
Long Island.
ny CHARLES r. M,THIsoN.

Georges Carpenters first Gay At his
training quarters near Mauhasset, J.. J.,
Was largely devoted to inspection and ad-
niration. He first looked over the iadoor
ana outdoor eymnasiums, which are
fitted with every conceivable apparatus
for muscle building, and tested each
piece OF mechanism under the eye OF Gus
Wilson, his chief Of training staff.
Then the champion went into the
culinary department, and Henri Marcot,
chef and boxer exhibited al the shiny
cooking utensils and the great ice chest
4lled with food calculated to strengthen
and invigorate tile athlete.
Georges looked into the sleeping rooms
tested the springy mattresses sent by his
good friend. NJ Jacques Curley, and pro-
rounced them admirable.
The French boxer next went out under
the trees. through the branches of which
the suns rays eiinted on the ereenswarA
inhaled the fresh, pure air that was
waited from the Atlantic and then, with
a smile at the watchful Descamps ana
the ever present Wilson. murmuTsd (:
Ma gnhqUe!" !"
Through the Interpretation OF pes-
camps the writer learned that Carpen-
tier was delighted with his quarters.
"Et is 70 ideal spot" said Descamps,
who has mastered English TO q surpris-
Ing degree. "Eet Il so private and so
quiet. All. Georges will become ser
strong and queeck here. We are
charmed"
Carpenter. who remained in the home
OF capt. Mallet last Monday night, went
down to Manhasset early yesterday
morning. and will remain continuously
at his quarters till he starts FOR the ring
in Boyle's Thirty Acres July ..
fHa..ss ffaF4 tg an
camped is but short distance from the
ocean. and the champion was asked
thro ourh Descanps II he would take
ocean baths during his training.
"He say non, non.' replied Descamps
che not believe in hcem."
Which would seem to indicate that
the Frenchman does not believe that
salt water baths are beneficial to a man
preparing for a severe physical combat.
Descamps' attention was attracted 10
the statement that the champions dog
Flip was with Carpenter In the trenches.
Georges not In 70 trenches" said the
manager. Georges fly. Dog no fly"
and Descamps showed q wide smile.
Descamps then said he would like to
correct the wrong impresvion 10 the
effect that the champion would train in
secret The manager said in substance
that II the general public was to crowd
into the quarters II would interfere with
Carpenters work and take his mind OFF
the tasks before him. He added that
the champion did not purpose to charge
admission fees for looking at the boxer
at work, and he hoped the public would
understand his position. At the same
time the champions preparatory work
would be open to representatives, of the
press at any time ana the public would
thus he kept we'll informed as TO every
move made by the challenger for Demp-
sey's title.
Having explored every nook and cor
ner of his quarters and pronounced them
perfect. Carpenter had a light lunch
prepared by Chef Mareot, after which
he lounged about the living rooms for a
I few hours.
/ Then he repaired to tho outdoor gym
nasium and went through gymnastics
such as arm and leg movements. bending
and skipping the rope.
4 This was followed by breathing exer-
ciscs. after which he shad boxed for
a time.
He then donued sweater, cap and
heavy shoes and went for a three mile
stroll on the road with Gus Wilson.
On his return he received q rub down
ana then rested in hammock till din
ner
After the meal Carpenter and Wilson
took another short wan and on his re-
turn he retired for tNe night. lights
being out at 8 o'clock.
Wilson said the champion would do
only the lghtest kind Of work for
several days. as he was IN excellent
condition now and dld not need TO take
off any weight