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IFBB Mr Universe Mr Olympia 1975

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The Weider's held the IFBB Mr Universe and Mr Olympia contests in Pretoria, South Africa. 150 contestants and delegates of all races, represented 33 countries. This article provides a brief summary of the event that would later be the basis for 'Pumping Iron'. Source: MuscleMag International Annual (Annual 76) Page #136 - MuscleMag International (Annual…

eye Witness Results IFBB Show

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Muscular giants from all of the United States -- the best built amateur bodybuilder's in the country -- clashed in a mammoth battle of muscle and might on July 19, 1975, at the Los Angeles Embassy Auditorium. Sensational Robin Robinson, in his first IFBB appearance, became the new American Bodybuilding Champion as he convincingly outscored…

1975 AAU Mr USA Contest

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1975 AAU MR USA. Clint Beyerle would take the title and his biggest win of his career. The exceptional Anibal Lopez would finish a credible second in the event. This article provides a quick summary of results and an array of excellent photo's. Source: MuscleMag International Annual (Annual 76) Page #130 - MuscleMag International (Annual…

Morris Wins Mr America Title

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Jim Morris won the 1974 Mr America by a record margin. I didn't know to much about Jim so I did a little research. At the time of winning the Mr America title he was the oldest champion to do so at 37 years old. Jim was also the first openly gay African American man…

Professional Mr World 1975 WBBG

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The Dan Laurie 1975 Mr World WBBG was won by Boyer Coe. He would beat out Chris Dickerson for the title. This was Boyers last competition prior to entering the IFBB. The 1975 WBBG Professional Mr America was also run on the same show. Ralph Kroger would win this event beating out the very capable…

1975 Mr. Northeastern USA

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The 1975 Mr Northeastern USA was won by Paul Price. This qualified him for AAU Mr USA later that year. He would finish 12 in this event behind Clint Beyerle. Source: MuscleMag International Annual (Annual 76) Page #34 - MuscleMag International (Annual 76) Page #35 - MuscleMag International (Annual 76)

1975 NABBA Universe Pictorial Review

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The NAABA Universe 1975. Boyer Coe won the Professional event. Ian Lawrence won the Amateur event. Boyer Coe would join the IFBB the following year. Source: MuscleMag International Annual (Annual 76) Page #5 - MuscleMag International (Annual 76) Page #6 - MuscleMag International (Annual 76) Page #7 - MuscleMag International (Annual 76) Page #8 - MuscleMag International (Annual…

Mr. America 1944

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The 1944 AAU Mr America was held in conjunction with the national weight lifting championships at the Memorial Stadium in Chattanooga, Tennessee on May 27 1944. Steve Stanko would win the title from Dan Lurie. Laurie would take that the Most Muscular consolation award. Source: Strength & Health (Issue Jul 1944) Page #16 - Strength & Health…

The frosting on the cake

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Frank Zane captures the 1968 IFBB Mr America. The competition was stiff. Don Peters won the Tall Class and Rock Stonewall won the Short Class. Frank had to beat out the very impressive John DeCola in the Medium Class on his way to overall victory. Source: Muscle Builder / Power (Issue Jan 1969) Page…

The Columbus Diary

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An extensive and comprehensive review of the 1979 World Bodybuilding Championships, Mr International and the Mr Olympia. A great read for any bodybuilding enthusiast. Source: Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #30 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #31 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #32 - Muscle & Fitness (Issue Feb 1980) Page #33…

Oliva, Sipes and Zane win IFBB titles

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Flash report on 1968 Mr Olympia (Sergio Oliva), Mr Universe (Frank Zane) and Mr World (Chuck Sipes). Arnold Schwarzenegger would taste defeat for the first time at the hands of Frank Zane. Sergio would win the Mr Olympia unopposed! Harold Poole was consumed with business opportunities, Dave Draper had a heavy movie making schedule in Hollywood,…

Jr Mr America title to Coe

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Great article on the 1969 AAU Jr Mr America. Boyer Coe would win the overall title from Chris Dickerson. The youthful Coe presented a greatly improved physique from prior competitions to overcome Chris Dickerson who was not quiet at his peak. Source: IronMan (Issue Sep 1969) Page #18 - IronMan (Issue Sep 1969) Page #19 - IronMan (Issue…