The producers news., 1927-04-01
Robbins Wins Decision
Over Trapp Through Foul

Last Friday nights boxing card at
Clutes new arena has been the sub
ject of an unlimited amount of argu-
ment, general discussion, etc., during
the days since.
Robbins outfought Sammy Trapp
through the first four rounds of the
main event but was floored by a body
punch in the first of the fifth and
therein is the trouble. The referee,
Young Retzlaff, of Minot, started to
count Robbins out but after consider
able discussion, announced that the
blow was foul and gave Robbins
the decision. Some who are certain
that they saw the blow clearly, ar
in agreement with the decision, while
others vehemently deny a foul and
claim that the fairness of the blow
was easily apparent.
Whether or not the decision was
just ana proper, there remains the
fact that the bout was a humdinger;
while it lasted. Robbins showed a
greater speed and more vicious punch
than ever, putting in countless ter
rifle blows with both right and left.
He was also very clever in escap-
ing punishment by good footwork.
He put Trapp to the canvas twice,
through the ropes once, and onto the
ropes any number of times, and in
the third it seemed likely that the
colored boy would not last till the
gong. Trapp was a slayer, however,
and kept coming back for more.
While not nearly so fast as Robbins
he possessed stamina and great
strength and dealt his opponent pun
ishment which would undoubtedly
have finished off a less hardy man
than the Chief, although the latter
was not effected to any visible ex-
tent.
An eight-round semi-wind up fight
between Sammy Davis of this city
and Young Retzlaff of Minot, was
one of the prettiest boxing exhibi-
tiOns that could be desired. Both of
the men are exceptionally fast and
both are expert boxers. They made
no effort to hurt each other, however,
and this took the kick from the bout
for majority of the fans who like
to see little punch mixed in with
the science. The decision was a
draw.
A bout between Steve Handran of
Kahle and Kid O'Brien of Brocton,
ended in the second when O'Brien
took the full count after a game
fight. Handran is both strong and
clever and O'Brien, while fast, was
neither heavy enough or experienced
enough to stand the pace.
/ Bill Whitright, Jr., of Poplar and
Bud Johnson of Grand Forks, were
the principals of a six-round bout.
Bill did his best to provide some ac-
tion for the fans chasing Johnson all
over the ring and soaking him when
ever he caught him, but as a scrap
per Johnson showed that he was a
fine dancer, refusing to mix it thru
out. The Grand Forks boy made no
noticeable effort to do anything ex-
cept cover his face, dance out OF
reach and clinch. They were given
a draw.
Two curtain raisers provided the
crowd with a good deal of entertain.
ment. A 'battle royal" carried lots
of action and showed some promising
material among the younger boys Of
the city. A bout between two young
Whitright boys showed each to be ex
perienced in the manly art and gave
the fans fast and furious match.
Seating arrangements and rims
were both fine and the Arena, wher
the work of remodeling is completed
will be an ideal boxing center. Tht
lighting was well adapted and will
the exception of what discomfort wa.
caused by the cold the patrons were
well cared for.