NOT TO BE LURED.

Auckland Star, Volume LVIII, Issue 151, 29 June 1927, Page 9

NOT TO BE LURED.

WRESTLER ROBIN INVITED TO U.S.A. ARENA. "TAIHOA!" SAYS IKE. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) NAPIER, this day. As proof of the respect which his wrestling prowess has aroused amongst followers of the grappling game in other countries, Ike Robin's recent offer of a contract from a Melbourne firm has now been followed by an invitation that almost amounts to an appeal to make the trip to America. This is in the f"-:i of a letter emanating from Emil Kraai., who, for some time past, has been guiding the fortunes and (if tho cables can be relied upon) the misfortunes of Stanislaus Zbyszko, the ex-world champion, who recently returned to U.S.A. in a somewhat shop-eoiled condition as the result of a rather unfortunate European tour.

Mr. Krank points out, and doubtless rightly, that purses amounting to several thousands are waiting for Robin, and further unburdens the opinion that the giant Maori would beat all with whom he came in contact in Yankeeland with comparative ease.

It will apparently take more than promises of a few thousands to awake the desire for travel in Ike's manly breast, however, for the genial giant, who was in Napier yesterday, expressed the opinion that he would, to use his own expression, "hang on for a bit yet." Hβ still apparently clings to the hope that the champions will follow him tc New Zealand, and is content to wait patiently for such event. Questioned regarding his plans now that Ted Thye has arrived in Australia, Robin said that he had not considered making the trip across the Tasman as yet. He said that Thye would regain the world's championship crown frrom Sam Clapham, who is also in Melbourne, and it would be time enough to go over when there would be a chance for the title. "There- are too many wrestlers in Melbourne at present anyway," -was Ike's parting remark.