THE BIG EIGHT

Otago Witness, Issue 3513, 12 July 1921, Page 24

THE BIG EIGHT

DEFEAT CANDIDLY ADMITTED. .... PARIS. July 3. the newspapers candidly admit that Carpentier met his master, though the result was a great disillusionment to the it renen people. the crowds were silent and dumbfounded at Carpentier. s defeat. Madame Carpentier burst into tears on learning that her husband s nose had. been broken and his eyes injured. She said: “Oh, poor Georges! I hope he was not much" hurt.” » Ihe_ Petit Journal’s comment on the light is: Goliath sent David into the land of dreams. The better man won.” T , , NEW YORK, July 2. Uempsey showed no marks after the fight. Le claimed that Carpentier never hurt him, and declared that he could have finished his opponent sooner, but was taking no chances. It : is officially announced that the receipts totalled 160,000d0l (presumably 1.600 OlOdolj and it is expected that Rickards will make a clear 500,000d01.A surgeon discovered a compound fracture of Carpentier’s thumb and a sprained band sufficient to render it useless. The injunes were caused in the second round, when Carpentier smashed Dempsey with his right hand. 'lhe newspapers gave credit to Carpentier tor his gameness, but insist it was a case of the best big man against the best small man. The latter could not overcome the handicap of weight, height, and superior strength. CARPENTIER’S INTENTIONS. NEW FORK, July 4. Descamps (Carpentier’s manager) says that Carpentier is ready to take on all coiners. As the light heavy-weight champion admits that Dempsey is his superior lie will not seek a return match. His injured hand is he a ling.-