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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1921
Page
8
Damon Runyon surveys the looming Dempsey Carpentier title clash from Atlantic City. He and Harry Greb weigh the fight’s psychology and national stakes, noting Carpentier’s bold showings and Dempsey’s rugged power, while dodging hype about mental edges.
In Atlantic City on June 30, weeks of training end as Jack Dempsey plans a Jersey City rest phase before facing Georges Carpentier in the heavyweight title clash. Reporters note Dempsey’s cheerful mood on his porch amid approaching storm, with security and final preparations underway.
In New York the gloves for the Dempsey Carpentier heavyweight bout rest overnight in Tex Rickard’s safe. Each set weighs eight ounces, dark maroon with blue tape, and padding concentrates on tips and wrist gauntlets. Carpentier has two sets. a second pair arrived today. Both fighters will test the gloves on Saturday before final selection.
Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier will fight for the world heavyweight title wearing eight ounce gloves. Promoter Kearns and referee Descamps approved the heavier knuckle coverings though Dempsey reportedly preferred lighter equipment.
Inside the champion’s camp the team shouted support for the Chicago White Sox. Bernard Dempsey, brother of the champion, drove Dempsey’s three Belgian police dogs to Jersey this morning in the champion’s limousine.
New York June 30 The arena gates in Jersey City will open at 8 A.M July 2 for the Dempsey Carpentier heavyweight title fight. Promoter Tex Rickard said the first preliminary bout starts at 1 P.M with the champions to enter the ring at 3 P.M EDT. If bouts end early, Dempsey and Carpentier may enter sooner to avoid delays. About 3,090 five dollar seats are available with a large crowd expected despite only three tiers remaining. The arena is 690 feet wide and timekeepers will be announced tomorrow.
Tex Rickard announced the ring will be twenty feet square after measurements contradicted earlier reports of eighteen. Promoter Deacamps and the New Jersey boxing law discussions center on ring size, with most championship bouts historically held in twenty foot rings.
The weather bulletin stated fair conditions are expected across regions, with continued stable temperatures and light winds. No major storms are anticipated, and travel plans may proceed as usual under clear skies.
A flood of local readers weigh in on the title bout, predicting Dempsey will win by rounds ranging from four to seven. Many favor Dempsey, while a few dispute or hedge on the French challenger Carpentier.
In the International League scores from Reading and Buffalo venues, players including Groves Lafley Karpp Barnhard Johnson and Lente appear in scattered lineups. At Jersey City Newark the schedule is postponed due to rain with a likely rain risk today and possible delays.
New Jersey boxing officials issued a permit for the Carpenter Demspey contest at the New Jersey Athletic Club as legal challenges fade. The commission, after inspection by commissioners Onnerts Lyons and referee J Harry Erte, appointed referees for preliminaries and doctors to examine fighters ahead of the ring.
Georges Carpentier wrapped up a hard training camp in rain swept conditions at Manhasset. He weighed 172 pounds, declared himself in peak form, and prepared for a 2:30 pm ring appearance. Trainers and visitors were restricted as he readied for the bout amid public worry and letters from supporters.
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