The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-13

sharkey did his part by thrash ing Primo Camera over a 15-round route at Ebbets field last night. and doing it so decisively that the "super man, myth surrounding the Italian was dissipated.
 However, had 1t not been Tor Smith, the fight would have ended in the fourth round with Sharkey winning on a technicality and S0,- 900 spectators robbed of the con- test they paid $100,000 to witness.
 The Gunner" who fought 2o- years-ago when ringmen scorcd victory by technicalitics, saved the fight when a less determined ofh- cial might have been srampeded into allowing the contest to term- mate in another. questionable hn~ ish.
 Sharkey leading from the fourth round and punishing his foe at will, fioored the 261-pound Italian with smashing, long left hook to the jaw. Primo was confused when he got off his back and on his knees. He pulled erect at the count of six, but hearing the shouts of his seconds urging him to take advan- tage of a full count he dropped back to his knees.
 The Squawk That Failed Sharkey and his manager, Johnny Buckley, shouted protests to Referee Smith, claiming the bout on a foul because Primo went down without being hit-a rule violation punishable by dis qualification. Primo, at a loss to understand 1t all, got up again and then dropped to his knees second time as Sharkey rushed forward. and then finally came up, ready to fight, at the count of eight. Smith urged Sharkey forward, but Jack ran to his own corner and at- tempted to jump through the ropes. Sharkey then waived the foul claim and went back to fight. Encouraged by the knowledge that Camera could be hurt, Sharkey blasted away with jolting left hooks to the head and body and went on to win as he pleased. He boxed beautifully, evading all of Cameras blows save an unex- pectedly capable left hook. He feinted Primo into position for smashes to the head and face. Sharkey soon had him bewildered. Camera Belted Hard The fifteenth was Sharkey's best round. He landed a terrific left \ hook to the chin as the round opened and for the remainder of the session drove Camera about the ring. Primo reeled about, and appeared out on his feet.
 With the very fans who had booed his entrance then cheering his every move, Sharkey didn't even wait for the decision before seeking out his protege, Ernie Schaaf, with a request to run on out and phone the Mrs that I pounded hell out of the big ba- boon."
 All Were Agreed Sharkey's great showing, which won him the unanimous decision of Referee Smith and Judges c. F. Mathison and George Kelly, set at rest the unsavory rumor that Jack planned to retire and had agreed to dive" He also proved that he is far from washed up,"
 as many critics contended after his bout with Mickey Walker. His PcIIOIuldnCc was HIS DcSt SluCe lR6 first won fame by defeating Harry Wills in the same ring, five-years- ago to the day.
 Tribute From Winner
 Camera, still a clumsy novice, proved more capable and more courageous than almost anyone had suspected. Even Sharkey was willing to admit that fact, visit ing Primo's corner to declare:
 You're a hell of a sight better than thought-and plenty game.'
 That just about told the story. Carnera, clumsy and lacking knowl- edge of how to hit properly. proved unexpectedly game. took his pun ishment without a whimper and gave promise of developing into a farish sort of fighter. Sharkey looked to be what critics have hailed him for the past five years -the most worthy contender for the worlds heavyweight champion ship.