The New York herald., 1922-01-13


Copyright, 1922. By THE New YoRx HrRALp.
New York Herald Bureau,
London. Jan. 12.
Georges Carpenter, the heavyweight
champion of Europe, landed two swift
right handed punches on the chin OF
George Cook, heavyweight champion
of Australia, tonight in Albert Hall in
The presence Of 5000 spectators and
put his opponent down for the full
count Of ten. Cook was not uncon-
scious as the result of the French
mans blows and got on his feet very
shortly after the referee had declared
that the loser had been on the canvas
longer than the legal limit.
The manner in which the French
man vanquished his opponent was
conclusive proof of two things. First.
that the reports of Carpenters poor
physical condition had no foundation
in fact. Second. that Cook was COM
pletely outclassed by the European
titleholder and proved quite as easy
a victim as did Joe Beckett.
Carpenter when he stepped into the
ring had the same cool. confident bear
ing that has characterized him in his
bouts with Beckett, Bombardier Wells
and others of that caliber. lie never
exhibited greater pugilistic skill and
never appeared more fit and vigorous.
1t was quite evident early in the battle
that Carpenter was merely playing with
his opponent and simply waiting an
opportunity. to send decisive blow to
the chin of tho Australian
Cook Inferior Boxer.
Cook showed himself to be hopelessly
inferior as boxer and in addition ap-
peered to be ignorant of the ordinary
rules that govern ring contests. He
was frequently warned by the referee
for holding and clinching and also for
refusing to break at the order of the
third man in the ring. Cook also aimed
some blows that had they landed might
have resulted in his disqualification for
foul. but the Frenchman managed to
avoid these illegal deliveries The Aus
tralian also struck Carpenter after the
bell had ended round and. in fact, ap-
peared TO be bewildered and confused
from start to finish.
The decisive blows did not put Cook
on his back. He sank to his knees and
fell forward with his elbows on the ring
floor. thus supporting his body. His
eyes were open and he was entirely con-
scious. but apparently he had had all
the fight he desired. There is no ques-
tion that he could have arisen before
the referee counted the fatal ten. but
the Australian evidently decided to re-
main where he was until all danger was
past.
Carpenter received a tremendous well
come when he entered the ring. The
European titleholder started the first
round very deliberately. and feinted the
Australian into leading. Carpenter
clearly desired TO try out his opponent
and learn what he had In stock.
Cook apparently tried to emulate the
tactics of Jack Dempsey in Jersey City,
which consisted OF getting in close and
trying TO reach the body. However, the
Australian was entirely lacking in the
speed and hitting powers of the worlds
champion and had no success in his
endeavors.
the only blow landed by Cook being a
long left hand blow 20 Carpenters face.
The Frenchman devoted all his time to
feinting and maneuvering.
Played Waiting Game.
Cook appeared TO be rather confident
when he came out foe the second round
and showed considerable aggressiveness.
In rallies at close quarters Cook landed
several blows to the body and con-
tinued combative right up to the bell.
Carpenter was seen TO be playing q
waiting game. and about the only thing
he did was to enter q protest to the
referee against the holding tactics en-
pioyed by Cook.
Carpenter began TO lead in the third
round and when Cook got within range
tho men exchanged several hard blows.
in his efforts TO keep close to the cham
pion Cook developed much wiidness and
IL was seen that the delivery Of the finai
punch was not TO be delayed.
Very shortly after the fourth round
started Carpenter shot swift left to
the chin of the Australian, which caused
his head to bob backward. Before Cook
could regain his balance the Frenchmar
drove two heavy right handlers to tho
chin of his opponent, bringing him to
the canvas on his hands and knees AZ
Cook lay on the floor listening 10 the
count OF the referee Carpenter sauntered
over TO the ring ropes and leaned grace
fully against them. waiting for the con-
clusion OF the ceremony.
When the F'renchman had been de-
ciarcd the victor he smiled and bowed 20
the crowd and then. according 70 custom,
was lifted on tho shoulders of his faith
full trainer, Gus Wilson, and carried
about the ring in triumphal procession,
while the spectators shouted their ap-
proval.
Carpenter was not even brcathing
hard at the conclusion of the bout. show
ing that reports as TO his physical dts.
ability were not justified BY the facts.
Cook scaled 100 pounds to 10 by