New Britain Herald Newspaper, July 1, 1921, Page 18

8 LOCAL SPORTING FRATERNITY NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD. FRIDAY, JULY 1, 192i. PICK CHAMPION JACK DEMPSEY TO SUCCESSFULLY DEFEND HIS TITLE AGAINST CARPENTIER TOMORROW—RETURNS ] ‘OF BOUT TO BE MEGAPHONED, ROUND BY ROUND, AT HERALD OFFICE TOMORROW—CHAMPION IN EXCELLENT SPIRITS—CHALLENGER CONFIDENT AMPION JACK DEMPSEY PICKED r LOCALLY TO BEAT CARPENTIER| Opinions Gathered At Random of Boxing Fans Here Are Jack to Come Through a Victor Over French Challenger—Consensus is That Kayo Will Terminate Georges Hopes. As the day for the Dempsey-Car- entier is near at hand, and with a ood-sized delegation of local box- g fans either on their way or pre- aring to leave early tomorrow morn- g for Jersey City, the interest is t a high pitch regarding the out- lome of the fray. The Dempsey looters are greatly in the majority, et there is heard at intervals, some lan who advances the theory that jhe Frenchman stands a better chance f winning the world's heavyweight tle, than many are crediting him ith. On form *“Black Jack’ should | in, and by a knockout. He enters Into the fray, with everything in is favor, weight, height and youth. is tremendous punching power that as sent Willard, Fulton, Brennan, vinsky and Miske, to the canvas lor the count, seems to be his great- st asset. Those who have seen Dempsey at work, credit him with being a very fast man on his feet. arpentier, by hic quick knockout bt Beckett, and that “affair” with vinsky at Jersey City, lend many o the belief that he is able to put cross a haymaker, and that Demp- ey must be on the alert all the time. Dempsey in O. K. Shape. Some have ventured the opinion at the champion erred in select- ng Atlantic City as a training round, because of its attractions, hat might have the tendency to de- ract from his taking training seri- pus. This coupled with the fact hat Jimmy DeForrest, who condi- ioned him for the fray with Willard, as not his trainer this time, would lso have a tendency to affect the hampion’s condition. Experts of e ring have looked over Dempsey fluring the final days of his work- buts, and all pronounce him fit for i.e battle. While he may not be in s good a shape as he was when he battled the giant Kansan, is still in he pink, and there need be no fears, hese experts claim, of his not being In readiness to tackle George on Sat- rday. Carp Has Madc Friends. Carpentier has made a decided hit th those who have been to his raining quarters on days when the elcome sign was displayed. All ave agreed that he is lightning ast, and packs a punch. Betting Favors Champ. The betting on the pattle rules Dempsey the top favorite to win. As be affair is a no-decision one, the hampion must kayo his opponent or lse lose considerable prestige. News- paper or popular verdict in the event f the bout going the entire 12 ounds, will not satisfy the follow- prs of the champion. Some Local Opinions. Some of the local followers of box- n ;. have given the following opinions ph the bout: Only Heavy Rain Will Prevent Bout —o0— Misty weathcr or a drizzle of rain will not stop the Demp- sey-Carpentier fight. Only a severe rainstorm will cause a postponement until July 4. If the spectators arc assem- bled and the prcliminary bouts get under way the main event will go on regardless of the weather, even if there is a smart downpour. Nothing short of a blinding, drenching rain will prevent the championship contest. In the event of tomorrow beginning with a rainstorm that apparently will last all day there will be a postpone- ment, but it must be a real storm. The title contest will begin at 3 o'clock sharp, (daylight saving time), regardless of whether all the preliminaries are over or not. Tommy Gibson—If the bout goes over five rounds Carpentier will win. Henry Ziegler—I'm for Dempsey. Judge Bill Mangan—It won't take Dempsey as long to win as it did my baseball team. Artie Pilz—I have got a picture of the winner, no matter how it comes out. Jack McCarthy—Dempsey is Irish. That settles it. Bill Brennecke — Dempsey will knock Carpentier for a flock of goals within five rounds. Attorney D. L. Dunn—TI pick Demp- sey to win by a knockout. I would not venture any round limit, be- cause the manner in which the men box will have some bearing on it. Owen Riley—Dempsey looks good to win, but not inside of seven rounds. Jack Finneran—Dempsey, inside of six rounds. Bally Shaw—It won't be a at all. Whoever heard of a of dubs putting up a battle. Albert Venberg—I would not go if the bout was held in North Haven. I like Dempsey to win in about two rounds. much about the boxers, but I think Dempsey will win. I wouldn't pay a cent to see the go. “Jacko” Walsh—My Dempsey to win inside rourds by a kayo. Herbie Lyons—Carpentier ner, but it will take him rounds to pull the trick. fisht couple is seven choice of win- five a over “Honest John” Willis—Dempsey ill win in a walk and by a knock- put in less than fie rounds. The 1k of the Frenchman being speedy fmeans nothing. He will be unable o “dog it” for more ,than a round pr two before Dempaey connects. Jim Curtin—If the bout is on the evel, I look for Dempsey to wintin- ide of three rounda. Tommy Kelly—There is nothing to t but De.apsey. The Frenchman i1l not last more than three rounds. Dan Cousghlin—I would like to jmeet the winner in a game of bil- piards. Constable Fred rotten. “Dan” Richardson — Carpentier ooks like a good short ender in the betting. “Sailor Jim” Clerkin—Dempsey in hort order. Winkle—Business Harry C. Jackson—l have taken the short end of a ket on Carpen- tier. At even money 1 would select Dempsey as the winner. Johnny Mullen—If Carpentier can succeed in keeping away from Demp- sey, he will continue to long way from his God. But if he docsn’t it means a bad mangling for the challenger. | H. L. Mills—I don't think there is anythiig to it. Dempsey is a fighter and Carpentier a boxer. William J. Farley—Dempsey ought to win in about four or five if the fight is not carried the benefit of the moving of it. Jack Lash—I predict that Demp: will win in five rounds.n Uf he doesn’t knock out Carptntier by then, the championship will go to the French- man, be a rounds along for pictures BASEBALL IN AMERICAN LEAGUE. Resulty Yesterday. The New York-Boston and Wash- ington-Philadelphia games were post- poned on account of rain. Detroit 6, Cleveland 3. St. Louis 6, Chicago 1 (first game). St. Louis 1, Chicago 0 (second ga~e). Standing of the Clubs. Won. Lost. 44 41 37 32 34 31 26 26 Cleveland New York Washington Boston Detroit £ St. Louis .. Chicago .... Philadelphia Games Today. Boston in New York. Chicago in St. Louis. NATIONAL LEAGUE. Results Yesterday. The New York-Boston and Brook- lyn-Philadelphia games were post- poned on account of rain Pittsburgh 4, Cincinnati 3 (protest- ed game of Ma eighth and nimth innings replayed). Pittsburgh 5, Cincinnati 3 Other teams were not scheduled. Standing of the Clubs. wen. 46 40 . 35 34 P.C. Pittsburgh -676 ew York Boston st. Louis Brooklyn . 34 ‘hicago .... 29 neinnatl ........ 25 Philadelphia . 19 Games Today. New York in Boston Virooklyn in Philadelpin Cinetnnatj in Zittsbuigh. A NUTSHELL INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE. Results Yesterday. The Newark-Jersey City game was postponed on account of rain Syracuse 7, Toronto 6 (11 innings) Buffalo 6, Rochester 1. - Baltimore 9, Reading 1. Standing of the Clubs, Won. Lost. 15 30 33 35 39 38 38 51 Baltimore Buffalo Rochester Toronto Newark Reading Games Today. Syracuse in Toronto (A. M.). Rochester in Buffalo. Baltimore in Reading. 1 EASTERN LEAGUE. Results Yesterday. All zames postponed, rain Standing of the Clubs, Worcester New Haven Bridgeport Hartford Pittsfield Springfield Waterbury Games Today. Albany at Hartford. Bridgeport at Springficld New Ilaven at Pittsfield. Waterbury at Worcester., DEMPSEY MOVES 10 SCENE OF BATTLE Champion and Trainers Move on) to Jersey City Atlantic City, July 1.—This is get away day for Jack Dempsey, world'sy heavyweight champion. Before sun- down this evening, the grim, deter- mined Dempsey will be secluded amid the strange surroundings of a private residence in Jersey City, perhaps to face a mnight that may scem endless; there to remain until he faces Georges Carpentier in the battle of his life to- morrow afternoon. Everything is in rcadiness for the champion’s departure. The exact hour | a JACK DEMPSEY. however, has not been divulged nor has Jack Kearns, Dempsey's manager, vealed the railroad over which the champion and his party will travel. Where Dempsey will sleep in Jersey City tonight also is a guarded secret The location. will not be revealed even to Dempsey himself manage: Kearns is taking every precaution to have him rest in absolute quiet, away from the eyes of the curious thousands. Released from the close confinemen of two months' training the titleholde: s happy in his liberation and mor like a boy brimming over with antici pation than a heavyweight champio. facing the most important battle of hi: career. Champion in Fine Spirits. Dempsey revealed his happy, care free state of mind yesterday when hc sat on the front porch of his house ana for more than two hours took part in a conve on that includcd a variety of subjec While a driving rain beat down on the huge ficld surrounding his camp, Dempsey laughed heartily ana joked with a smaller circle of friends, frequently taking a friendly slap whoever might be within range, Denpsey had intended taking « light workout of a round or two at the punching bags yesterday but the driv ing rain prevented all excicise except a long walk in the morning with ‘Mike” Trant, the Chicago detective scrgeant will act his body suard in and out of the arena tomor- Low. After playing cards with his handler: ast night, and reading telegrams con taining messages of good luck Dempsey went to bed at ¥:30 o'clock and Traut, who slept n an adjoining room, says the chumpion slept soundly for neariy nme hours. Dempsey an unusual champion in at least one conspicuous respect. He 15 displaying none of the grouchmes: traditionally has come to 1e sarded as the conclusive proof of tighter being “‘on for an im vortant battle, Manager Kearns and others sected with the champion have feit the strain of the protracted training periou and are showing it more than the lat ter. What of those around him cousider an annoyance Dempsey ceplo as an amusieg interuption, Preparing to Leave Camp., Iinal preparations for the departurc to Jersey City weke completed after breakfast today. lixpresimen were busy hauling trunks to the sta tion. All outstanding accounts with he sparring partners, cooks and other dlaches of the camp scttled up nd the Keys of the two houses, whicn wve been Dempse camp during the 'n weeks training, were turned over o their owners. Dempsey's thiee Belgian police dog which have been with him during the train grind already are in Jersey Ci hey ;were taken in the champion's liflousine by his brother, Bernard Dempsey, yesterday. “*Don’t forget to let them out once in a while for a brief run,”” were D sey's final instructions as the big rolled aw with the their heads out of the Bat Nelson's 1 Battling Nelson, wio downfall of Jess Wiilar year t shorte th re- at who is edge” some ac- soon were ng predicts il b the W oin conte on will it Dempsey wins i the round look for the baltlc 1y end before Demp- — l omebody Is Always Taking the Jog; Out of Life - By Briggs = = e e e e [—— TICKET To THE FIGHT i ’ e CHAMPION SHIP HA- HA‘HA;}J wARN® r Carpentier gets n said today. You'll recall that I told the boys at Toledo that' Willard would get the punching of his life. Well, the same thing goes for Carpentier. Dcmpsey loo] like a cinch. If Dempsey gets a oir shot at his body with his right hand, Carpentier will be slowed up for a left hook that will knock him in somebody’s lap.” CARPENTIER RESTS ONEVE OF BATTLE Challenger Declines Invitation to Attend Ice Cream Social warmed up,’’ Manh lizht exercise iram of ind to keep his mind off tomorrow's attle Trainer prescribed »honograph he woods et, N. Y., July 1.—Only was on the work pro- Georges Carpentier today, Wilson music, and a long The camp was hesieged by an irmy of last minute well-wishers but they met stout resi: a automobile ~ide. ance at the gate GEORG CARPENTIER. in a squad of county policemen and camp attaches, and were turnsd o This of was to ner Wilson peace for the challcnger and he was not to be bothered even by personal friends. AL miembers of the camp were zetting things in ocder for th said, be a day of D mpse;;—Carpentier AT FOX’S Saiurday Afternoon walk through | ! | LOOK-- SECTION H- i Box 226 - SEAT As L sl SEE > &:THERE AL S SO | DoLLARS - Look! [ siGNED TEX RICKARD P — SUPPOSE ] 0 LI . @‘ LooK- RwGa PP IN FRONT SEcTIoN "H” row. Everybody was champing the hit in their patience, but was only a slight display of real nervousness. This was on the part of Manager Descamps who appeared to be “up in the air” because of a number of telephone calls. He said that he had been asked all the fool- ish questions imaginable. E Declines Invitation. Some fellow who said he was going to bet on Carpentier wanted to talk to the challenger himself and ask his advice. A woman' thought at there Descamps an attend an Although plans had been fight, Descamps rude because ice cream made for er Wilson will be placed and will condition the French and Paul Journee, the heavyweight. It is that Marcel Denis, the weight will train here OF % White Canvas Beginning Tomorrow Morning Just at the beginning of the vaca- tion season—the very time when a saving in summer shoes is most wel- come—comes this Annual NEW- ARK Sale of White Oxfords for Men. 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