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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1921
Page
7
A Seattle crowd watched the Dempsey Carp bout with mixed fervor. Wagers ranged from five hundred to two hundred fifty, and reactions varied as each fighter was announced. Bystanders recalled the crowd’s intensity and personal bets amid the boxing spectacle.
The crowd saw Jack Dempsey overwhelm Georges Carpentier in a 12 round no decision bout. Dempsey's power and dominant rally drew a vast audience of about 80 000 as Carpentier showed grit and sportsmanship amid heavy rain threats and a charged arena atmosphere.
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