The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-09
By GEORGE KIRKsEY

By GEORGE KIRKsEY
 United Press Stan Corrcspondent)
 Milwaukee, Feb 9--(UP(--IThe Dem psey of 1882 is a long way from the Dempsey who conquered Willard. Miske, Brennan, Carpen- tier and .Firpo, but far from hn- tshed as a fighter.
 The surest thing about the new Dempsey is his punch. His legs may 20 back on him, his stamina may desert him, and he may be- come weary of body but Dem psey's punch probably will remain as long as he lives. aF
 Dempsey proved that he punches just as viciously as ever in the opening of his second exhibition tour here last night before 7,877 persons who paid 314D70 to get a glimpse of him in two bouts of two rounds duration.
 On the Floor
 Wearing 10-ounce gloves Demp- sey had his two opponents on the floor five times. He dropped Buck Everett, 1s7, Gary, Ind, four times in the second round, and he foored Jack Roper, 193, Los Angeles, once in the last round.
 The first punch that dropped Ev- erett was lightning fast left hook, a perfect punch that travelled less than six inches. 1t almost ripped off Everett's head. a7
 If Dempsey had been wearing G. ounce gloves Everett probably would have been counted out. As it was only his courage enabled him to get to his feet at nine. tk. 1 ..N fx. floor, twice from left hooks and the last time from a short, right chop that exploded like dynamite on Ev- erett's chin. In all Everett took three counts of nine.
 The blow which dropped Roper was right to the solar plexus, sending the Californian to the can- vas holding his mid-section and gnsping for breath. Roper arose at the count of four. i-
 Blccds Easily
 The flaws visible in Dempsey's work last night were his total ab- sence of defense, his laborious breathing and his tendency to cut and bleed easily over the eyes and on the lips. taEi 5s '#'
 Dempsey never did have any de- faHse. His offense was his defense. Now he does not charge to the at tack as recklessly and relentlessly as he did in his prime.
 Everett and Roper both landed punches at will to Dempsey's head and body. Dempsey took them, ana kept walking in for more. Roper hit him left hook in the last round which rocked Demp- sey's head backward, butit appar- ently didn't hurt him. ',c"
 Dempsey was pufiing hard from almost the first minute until the end of the IF minutes. But he has had a cold for several weeks. He didn't put any harder at the finish than he did in the first. round.
 Dempseys lip was cut In the first round by Everett Blood trickIed down the thick black stubb1e on his chin. Roper opened an old cut over Dempsey's left eye which also bled.
 Kind Words
 Dempsey is 100 per cent better than when I met him in KanSas City" said Roper. "He is stronger and punches faster and sharper. I tried last night to grab his arms and spin him. and I couldn't budge him. If Dempsey's legs were weak he couldn't prevent me from spin ming him. He's as strong as a bull in hls legs.
 If he keeps on improving as rap- idly as he has in the last two and one-half months. I would like to see him fight Schmeling in about six months, and I think Dempsey would knock him out"
 Dempsey returned to Chicago early to-day, and prepared to leave for Cleveland where he will meet Meyer (k.OD Christner. Akron, O., in . 4-round bout Thursday night.