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The Bucyrus Evening Telegraph
Bucyrus, Crawford County, Ohio
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James J. Corbett describes Georges Carpentier's boxing training methods, emphasizing acrobatics learned from Descamps, which developed his physique. In Manhasset, L.I., on June 20, 1921, Carpentier intensifies private workouts ahead of a big fight and plans to spar for reporters.
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TRAINING IS DESCRIBED.
BY JAMES J. CORBETT
Copyright 1921, by International News Service.
Manhasset, L. I., June 20.-Georges Carpenter's ideas of training are practically the same as those of American fighters, with the one exception that he prefers to work in private.
"When Descamps first began to teach me," said Georges, in conversation with me the other day, "he started with much acrobatics. Before I was taught to box, I learned to -what you call 'tumble.' When I was a boy, I could walk anywhere on my hands. Acrobatics as much as anything else, aided in my physical development and I believe they are just as essential to me today."
Carpentier's wonderfully developed arms, shoulders and legs prove the assertion. Had it not been for the sort of training he has had, he would not have had them today and he uses acrobatic stunts scientifically in training for a fight.
With the big fight getting closer now, Carpentier plans to put in his best licks since coming to Manhasset. His private workouts will be full of ginger and he is showing more for the members of the press, too.
Today, he was slated to box for the reporters.
Tonight, he may go over to Ebbets' field, where Paul Journee will make his first appearance in an American ring against Charlie Weinert, in a scheduled fifteen-round bout.
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Manhasset, L. I.
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June 20, 1921
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Georges Carpentier shares with James J. Corbett how his trainer Descamps began with acrobatics, including tumbling and hand-walking, which built his physique essential for boxing. Ahead of a major fight, he ramps up private training in Manhasset and spars for press; mentions Paul Journee's debut against Charlie Weinert at Ebbets Field.