Press Snatch 85

C&J Total

100

135

320

145

125

175

445

130

115

175

420

195 190

225

610

185

175

225

585

185

165

225

575

190

170 210

570

Ed Peters.

150

155

220

525

Angel Monserrat.

160

205

525

165 lb. Class

Charles Adelman.

210

190

255

655

Ray Horner

190

250

630

John Healy.

185 190 240

615

Rafael Ramos.

175

180 240

595

Lenny Waxman

175

185

230

590

Bob Allen......

180

145

200

525

Russ Stillwagon.

150

155

200

505

Thomas Kopp.

Robert Williams. 181 lb. Class

John Grover.

135

135 170

440

165

145

310

200

210

250

660

Ray Suraci

190 185

270

645

Luis Santiago..

200

190

250

640

Steve Tsoukas.

185

200

250

635

Chris Tsoukas.

175

185 240

600

Raymond Rosario...

170

185

235

590

Morton Singer.

195

150

215

560

198 lb. Class

Arnold Biassey

220

220 280 720

Ernest Rossi

225

195

265

675

Vince DeBellis.

205

190

245

640

George Dawson

180

180 245

605

Bill Wieber.

175

185 240

600

Ed Rouse..

175

180

245

600

Marzo Caruncho.

180

175

215

570

Walter Foster.......

155

160

200

515

Heavyweight Class

Felix Gedraitis.

235

190

265

690

Victor Erosa.

220

185 255 660

Sam Slay.

190

200

245

635

Rolf Kohnert.

190 190

245

625

148 lb. Class

Bob Lawrence.

215

230

445

Vincent Paghense...

200

**280

680

NEW

Team Trophy: Cooper A.C., 12 points; New Haven,

Conn., 11 points.

Outstanding

on to his second attempt jerk of 265, he would have totalled 650.

Referees: Adam Swirz, Stan Cheifetz.

Judges: Wally Underhill, Stan Wieczorek, Joseph Nieves, Bob Colli.

YORK STATE AAU WEIGHTLIFTING

CHAMPIONSHIPS

Sponsored by Eldorado A.C.

BROOKLYN CENTRAL YMCA

SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 1957

123 lb. Class

Alan Chasnov.

205

195

260

660

Al Mueller.

*215

200

245

660

Lifter: Larry Mintz. Had he held

Larry Mintz.....

190

260

640

123 lb. Class

Press Snatch

C&J Total

165 lb. Class

Steve Sparling

130

165 425

St. Clair Warner.

250 220 300

770

132 lb. Class

Chris Colon.

210 200 270 680

Stuart Sparling....

135

130

175 440

Alton Slater

190

240

430

148 lb. Class

181 lb. Class

Leslie Snooks.

190

200

250 640

Rudy Sablo.

200

235 290

725

Joe Flesia.

170 150

205

525

James Fantry

230

220

270

720

Edward Smith.

155

145

200

500

John Autuori

215

270

485

Paul Hendele.

145

185

475

James Lathen....

240

Hank Feireisen

150

185

335

198 lb. Class

165 lb. Class

382

Absent

Best Afternoon Lifter 18 years of age and underCharles Hull.

Best Afternoon Lifter 18 years of age and over-

Best Evening Lifter 18 years of age and underLeroy Avery.

OPEN NOVICE WEIGHTLIFTING

COOPER A. C.

JUNE 23, 1957

CONTEST

Reported by Morris Weissbrot

Just the bare figures of this contest don't begin to tell even half the story. This was one of the best novice contests ever held in this area, with lifters. coming from various sections of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. A meet of this type is of tremendous value in developing new lifters, and giving some of the younger fellows a chance to win fine trophies. The competition was very keen in the three heavier classes, and the winners were not actually determined until the final clean and jerk. Arnold Biassey, of New Haven, Conn., did some very fine lifting, just narrowly missing making 760. Larry Mintz, of the Cooper A. C. made sure of first place in his class with 225 in the C. & J., and then cleaned 265 but missed the jerk. This young lad gives promise of becoming one of our leading lightweights. Barely out of his teens, he started lifting nine months ago, and did 550. His best to date is 650. At a bodyweight of 142 lbs. he has curled 140, proned 300, deadlifted 400, and made a full squat with 405! What we need is more of these Open Novice meets ... who knows? .. we may find another Vinci or Berger or Anderson!

123 lb. Class

Matt Napoleon..... 132 lb. Class

Leo Gagan. Don Ferguson.

148 lb. Class Larry Mintz. Vince Orlando. Joe Grossono Bob Bernett.

NATIONAL SENIOR A.A.U.

4.4. and Mr. AER

TEENAGE WEIGHTLIFTING CONTEST HELD AT THE PHILLIPSBURG ELKS HOME

APRIL 14, 1957 Reported by Bart Carhart

Robert Clark.

Alfred Keen.

Harry Clevenger.

Gerald Drinkwater.

Curtis Laubach, 143.

150

C&J Press Snatch 165

Total

Philip-Lower.

210 525

Robert Wren.

Huckle Best, 120.

150 130

175

455

*Robert Spoletini.

John Pfeffer, 1681⁄2..

200

175

225

600

*Copeting for Mr. Camden Y.M.C.A.

Walt Darran, 164...

175

185

215

575

Ron Getz, 141.

165

145

195

505

John Santas, 177.

175

185

240

600

Jere Defuhvio, 1691⁄2

175 165

220

560

Aldo Bucci.

Pete Lampart, 146.

160

135 170

465

Charles Chidsey, 152

155

130

195

480

Freddy Frey, 152.

Jack Manazer, 132

125 75

110

190

425

75 120 270

Here is an example of perfect position in the jerk. Jim George is driving up 360 lbs. at the Senior Championships in Daytona Beach. Note the locked arms, the forward step under the bell. It will be easy for him to stand erect and hold the weight for the count. Oddly enough, Jim missed his first attempt by poor position. He holds the world record in the 181 lb. class with 388 pounds.

Daytona Beach Area Photo

THE IOWA STATE OPEN WEIGHTLIFTING AND MR. IOWA CONTEST

JUNE 8, 1957, DAVENPORT, IOWA

The judges were Paul Kiska, Jim Broscius and Frank Fabian.

The scorekeepers were John Mason and George Brown.

The M.C. was Lou Colletta.

The winners were chosen by the most weight they totalled above 3 times their bodyweight.

The match was sponsored by The Elks Crippled Children's Fund.

MONTANA STATE WEIGHTLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIPS

APRIL 27, 1957

Reported by George Kovarik, Chairman A.A.U.

Dan Fisher

C. Zakovi

Best Evening Lifter 18 years of age and overSeymour Viditsky.

Mr. Camden County-Dave Gurtcheff.

2nd place Mr. Camden County-William Eicholtz. 3rd place Mr. Camden County-Frank Pellegrino. Mr. Camden Y.M.C.A.-William Eicholtz. Gold, silver and bronze medals were given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in the 18 years of age and under and 18 years of age and over Weightlifting Contest.

Judges for the contest were Richard Kokoszka, Raymond Frantz, Dan Leone, Henry Wayne, Joseph Simon, Al Graham, and Jack Elliott.

INTERMEDIATE ONTARIO

WEIGHTLIFTING

JUNE 1, 1957, HAMILTON Sanctioned by Southwestern Ontario A. A. U.; Directed by Joe Taylor's Gym 132 lb. Class

123 lb. Class

Press Snatch

C&J Total

Mike Iams

120 110

175

405

Jack Todd

130

315

Press Snatch

C&J

Total

132 lb. Class

Aldo Roy

Nelson Strecker.....

130

140

190

460

Joe Burk.....

140 160

140

190

#470

130 180 470

B. Swenson

120

140

380

Bill McMurter.

150 140

175 465

148 lb. Class

Bob Langabeer.

145

130

160

435

Mattingly.

185

165

215

565

148 lb. Class

D. Glass.

180 165 215

560

Bob Euler.

170

165

240

575

170

155

195

520

Terry Evers.

180

165

225 570

155

140

205

500

Ralph Roy.

150 160 210 520

G. Gratzer

145

155

300

Morris Cole

145

140

190

475

Freeborne.

135

165 lb. Class

Ab Blondin..

195

200

250

645

Gene Petty.

195

175

235

605

Ken Evans.....

175

200

245

620

Turner.

195

170 225 590

George Whittaker.

160 160 200

520

Stephens.

155

195

350

Primo Marotti.

180 XXX

XXX

180

181 lb. Class

Gustafson.

220

200

250

670

181 lb. Class Mack Rogers.

Knapstad.

190

240

430

...

Frazier

190

210

400

198 lb. Class

H. Kessler.

Roger Koch.

225

185 *265

675

Cliff Mahoney.

155

200 210 280 690 200 210 260 670 190 195 250 635 185 175 220 580 180 245 580

Harry Freeborn.

210 170 235

615

Al Gaudin

195

190 XXX

385

Father H. King.

185

145

220

550

Bob Hollands.

XXX

Waymire..........

130

135

165

430

K. Carr-Braint.

XXX

Heavyweight Class

198 lb. Class

Frank Lukes........

200

190 235

625

Bill Beda..

215

200

255

670

Sullivan.

160

145

175 480

Steve Vanneste.

205

190 250

645

*Indicates new State Record.

Peter Bencze.

180

230

590

Dave Dunseith

XXXX

XXX

Heavyweight Class

Don Palmer.

240

220

260

720

Willy Swaluk.

230

Stan Spetman......

225

195 260 675 190 235

650

Team points were as follows: 1st-Billings, 23 points; 2nd-Great Falls, 20 points; 3rd-Butte,

12 points; 4th-Livingston, 3 points; 5th and 6thBozeman, 1 point; Plains, 1 point.

Mr. Montana Contest: 1st-Rev. 2nd-John Frazier, 3rd-Father King.

Gustafson,

MR. CAMDEN COUNTY AND MR. CAMDEN YMCA PHYSIQUE CONTEST OPEN NOVICE AGE GROUP WEIGHTLIFTING

CHAMPIONSHIPS

CAMDEN CENTRAL YMCA SATURDAY, MAY 25, 1957 123 lb. Class

Murray Veno.

Frank Hollands.

Clubs represented: Belleville YMCA, Belleville Apollo BB Club, Minnow-Lake W/L Club, Sarnia Police A. L., Jim Papai's Gym, Brantford; Lloyd Garner's Gym, Kitchener; Joe Taylor's Gym; YMCA Peterborough, Broadview YMCA, Toronto; Inco-Club, Sudbury; Mack Miya's Gym, Toronto; YMCA, Stratford; London YMCA, R. C. A. F.

SENIOR CLEVELAND WEIGHTLIFTING

YORK

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Press Snatch

C&J

Total

*William Bertino....

125

130

180

435

CONTEST

Gary Abdill......

115

110

155

380

Held at J. Raymond's Farm

Walter Pomroy

105

135

335

JUNE 9, 1957

Alex Palombo

125

310

123 lb. Class

Press Snatch

C&J

Total

132 lb. Class

D. Ferry.

185

180

230

595

Charles Hull.

135

145

175

455

Robert Vizachero.

140 125 170

S. Ferry...

170

220

560

435

132 lb. Class

Philip Lower....

135

125

170

430

L. Hauserman

200

180

250

630

Ed Brendamour, Inc., Cincinnati

Press Snatch

C&J

Total

Wallace Underhill...

245

*260 **330

835

Joseph Nieves......

185 160

220

565

Orlando Lugo...

Dave Brown.

200 190

240

630

Robert Clark.

115

110

145

370

P. Asher.

145

140

175

460

The Higbee Co., Cleveland

250 220 300

770

Andy Byerly

180

200

250

630

148 lb. Class

R. Strecker.

130 145

185

460

Charles Pitt, Jr.....

155

145

190

490

Carmen Abbondandelo

230 230 300

760

John Simkovich

150

170 240

560

*Aldo Bucci.

165

210

525

148 lb. Class

132 lb. Class

225 lb. Class

181 lb. Class

*Frank Hartman.

165

160

190

515

W. Murro.

210

215

255

690

Pedro Camacho.

200

*205

250

655

Stanley Cheifetz.

260 *235

*310

*805

Walter Nelson.

180

*185 250

615

Tony Petillo.. Stan Leotta.

**210

185

240

635

Adam Swirz.

*270

230 290

790

Gary Mann......

170

135

175

480

175

160

210

545

Dick Ranno.

235 225

300 760

198 lb. Class

Nat Melnicker.

210

200

245

655

John Lovell........

Pete Braginton.

*250

Paul Matthews *Harry Clevenger..

James Hoff........

140

125

180

445

J. Benes.

215

205

255 675

140

110

170

420

R. Haley.

170 170

220 560

115

135

170

420

165 lb. Class

*245 *315

*800

Henry Schoenewald

Absent

B. Cox.....

210

215

425

Frank G. Davis.

205

255

665

165 lb. Class

J. Schubert.

Superheavy Class

Thomas Gursky....

Karl Jauck.

185

215

285

665

*Daniel Ebert.

145

195

485

E. Ciarcia..

280

270

550

*Denotes new State Record.

**Denotes record tied.

Weight Lifting NEWS

The Cooper Athletic Club of Brooklyn ran away with the Team Trophy, gaining 28 points, with 5 firsts and 3 thirds.

The Long Island Weightlifting Club was second with 16 points, and the McBurney Y. third with 6. This made a clean sweep for the Cooper A. C. this season. They won the team honors at the development meets, the Junior Metropolitan and Senior Metropolitan Championships, and also the Eastern States in Schenectady. Incidentally, had Tom Gursky succeeded with his cleans, he would have totalled 900!

Mr. New York State-Larry Gaisin, 39 points; Rene Claybor, 38% points; James Lathen, 37 points; Kenneth Hall, 36 points; Kenneth Rosa, 35 points; Helmut Richartz, 35 points; Frank Romero, 34 points; Leo Downes, 33 points; Claude Powell, 32 points; Al DiPalma, 311⁄2 points.

Most Muscular-Larry Gaisin (also Best Poser).

Five new state records were made. Walter Nelson set a new record of 2121⁄2 on his fourth attempt in the snatch. Pete Braginton, Manson, Iowa, set 4 new records in the 198 class. Pete was the national teen-age champ last year at Chicago.

The weightlifting and Mr. Iowa contest was held at Ralph's Gym in Davenport, Iowa. The judges were: Toni Vitkelewicz, Dave Molthen, Jack Koster. The scorekeeper was Lloyd Haut. The announcer was Stanley Sparling.

Warren S. Nolan of Davenport was selected as Mr. Iowa.

Marvin Moeller, Cedar Rapids, YMCA, was second.

Thomas N. Waller of Ralph's Gym was third.

STRENGTH AND HEALTH

Leroy Avery....... 198 lb. Class *Vincent De Bellis..

*Vincent Fabisiak.

Dave Gurtcheff

*Jack Hurdle.

NOVEMBER, 1957

Dan Pace.

225

185

250 660

Max Iles.

145

140

180

465

181 lb. Class

Harry Stubbs.

200

190

270

660

*Anthony McCoy...

145

125

185

455

C. Huff

230 220 290 740 235 220 280 735 180 155 230 570 230 240 300 770

Charles Simkovich...

200

175

235

610

Robert Wren.

145 130 170

445

J. Misic.

220 215

270

703

James Jones...

190

175

225 590

Over 198 lbs.

Gerald Drinkwater. Vincent Verdecchia.

130 125

180

435

W. Groeschel.

225 200

270

695

125

110

155

390

Allen Matous.

250

145

235

630

*New State Records.

*Alfred Keen.......

J. McNally.

220 210

XXX

430

160 140

300

198 lb. Class

181 lb. Class

G. Tomlinson.

240

245 325

810

*Charles Jankiewicz.

210

195

255 660

R. Goodman

205

200

265 665

Seymour Viditsky..

215

195

230

640

D. Mitchell

210

195

250 655

165

160

210

435

225 lb. Class

B. Sterns..

255

205 255 700

215

200

260

675

E. Jackson.

225

195

265

685

185

160

220

565

Heavyweight Class

Heavyweight Class Donald Berth......

135 140

195

470

L. Rankin......

255

260

320

835

Mr. Cleveland-J. Benes.

*Indicates over 18 years of age.

Most Muscular-L. Gorecki.

PHYSIQUE CONTEST

Outstanding Lifter-G. Tomlinson.

Points

662

points.

*William Eicholtz.

*Frank Pellegrino.

Leroy Avery.

Meet Director A. Pasternack.

56%

Report by D. Mitchell.

512

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