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The Sun Rises on the ‘Universe’

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After a fall out with the IFBB in 1975 Serge Nubret would compete in and win the 1976 NABBA Pro Universe. The amateur event would be dominated by two Japanese competitors Shigeru Sugita and Kozo Sudo. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2 (1977) Page #174 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #175 - MuscleMag International Annual…

Muscle firecrackers in Philadelphia

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A comprehensive report on the 1976 AAU Mr America event which includes some incredible color photographs of the event. The judges scorecard has also been included. Short biographies of the key competitors can also be found within the article. Kal Szkalak would win the crown following up from his Mr California victory. Kalman's career would…

1971 WBBG Contest Report Mr New York

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Contest report forthe 1971 WBBG Mr New York. Source: Muscle Training Illustrated (Oct 1971) Page #41 - MuscleMag Training Illustrated (Oct 1971) Page #42 - MuscleMag Training Illustrated (Oct 1971) Page #43 - MuscleMag Training Illustrated (Oct 1971) Page #44 - MuscleMag Training Illustrated (Oct 1971) Page #45 - MuscleMag Training Illustrated (Oct 1971)

The Great 1971 AAU Mr America show

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Casey Viator becomes the youngest man ever to win the prestigious AAU Mr America. In 1971 at just 19 years old he claimed the title from Pete Grymkowski. Casey also won the Most Muscular, Best Arms, Chest, Back and Legs. Source: Muscle Training Illustrated (Oct 1971) Page #36 - MuscleMag Training Illustrated (Oct 1971) Page #37…

The AAU Delmarva

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The AAU Delmarva is a bodybuilding and bench press competition held on the banks of Chesapeake Bay, Baltimore, Maryland. All competitions are held on the grasses of the banks in the open sunshine. It was an annual event in the 1970's and this article cover the 1976 event. Jan Novak would take the Mr Delmarva…

1976 Mr Colonial America & Teenage Mr Colonial America Contests

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Ron Teufel would claim the 1976 AAU Mr Colonial America title a year after taking the AAU Teen Mr America. This article covers it. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2 (1977) Page #128 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #129 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #130 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977)

AAu 1976 Mr New Jersey Contest

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Dusty Caldwell wins the AAU 1976 Mr New Jersey Contest. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2 (1977) Page #152 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977)

Mr North America 1976

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The 1976 Mr North America was taken out by Ron Chambers. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2 (1977) Page #152 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #153 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977)

A Fab’s Hero Scene in Mad Sq

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On 2 October 1976 The Felt Forum hosted the IFBB Mr America, Mr Western Hemisphere and the Miss Americana Contests. Over 2,000 fans saw Mike Mentzer edge out Danny Padilla for the Mr America title. Darcy Beckles would win the Western Hemisphere contest whilst Marilyn Pearson would take out the Miss Americana title. Frank Zane…

The AAU Mr World 1976

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With a 4 year lay off, after a successful junior career, Bertil Fox returned to competition in 1976 to capture 3 titles (Mr Britain, Mr Europe and Mr World). This article covers his Mr World victory. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2 (1977) Page #78 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #79 - MuscleMag International Annual…

The 1976 NABBA Britain Contests

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Bertil Fox with the biggest arms in the competition took out the 1976 NABBA Mr Britain. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2 (1977) Page #41 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #42 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #43 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #44 - MuscleMag International Annual 2 (1977) Page #45 - MuscleMag International…

IFBB Mr & Miss Eastern United States

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George Snyder in his first promotion handles the 1976 IFBB Eastern USA championships like a professional showman. Ray Mentzer edged out Charles Thomas to win his first major bodybuilding show. Whilst April Nicotra took out the female title. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Robby Robinson were guest posers at the event. Source: MuscleMag International Annual No.2 (1977) …