On Saturday evening, September the 2nd, bodybuilding aficionados from across the United States jammed into the majestic Cincinnati Music Hall auditorium to witness the main event in the realm of muscledom...the crowning of a new Mr. America. Tony Pearson would prevail and take the crown over other class winners Ron Teufel and Manual Perry. Source:…
Another Dan Lurie extravaganza! The 1978 WBBG Pro Events. Anibal Lopez would capture the Mr America title, Lesley Boxer the Miss Body Beautiful USA and the Miss Olympus, whilst Sergio Oliva would win the major title of the evening the Mr Olympus uncontested. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4)
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Dennis Tinerino captures the first NBA Natural Mr America in 1978. Chet Yorton, the champion of the non-steroid cause, was the muscle behind the contest. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4)
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The 1978 NABBA Mr Universe for both Amateur and Professional competitors was held in London England. Bertil Fox would outpoint Serge Nubret for the Professional title whilst Dave Johns would win the overall Amateur title. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4)
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Frank Zane captures his second Mr Olympia crown. Robby Robinson would finish 2nd and Roy Callendar 3rd. A disappointed and angered Kalman Szkalak, the 5th place finisher, expressed his disappointment with the now infamous "Nailed to the Cross!" pose. No doubt about it he felt that he was maliciously crucified. This 17…
A great article on Serge Nubret. The accompanying photos of him training are something to be seen. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 4)
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Steve Davis provides his chest routine in this excellent article. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 3)
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A great interview with George Eiferman in 1977. George won the 1948 AAU Mr America and the 1962 IfBB Mr Universe. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 3)
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A flash report of the 1977 Mr Europe and Miss Europa. Jacques Neuville and Linda Cheeseman would take out the majoe titiles. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 3)
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A flash report of the 1977 NABBA Mr Britain. Eddie McDonough beat out a solid field which included Bill Richardson and Walter O'Malley. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 3)
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In this article Tony Emmott gives exact details of his training and diet to win the 1977 NABBA Mr Universe. He beat some of the strongest competition in the form of Serge Nubret, Warren Fredericks, Steve Davis and Don Ross. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 3)
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Ron Koontz takes the 1977 AAU Mr USA title. This article provides photos and judges scorecards. Source: MuscleMag International (Annual 3)
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