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385 bench press, Bert Elliott's 365 bench press, Frank Spellman's 475 ful squat and lightweight Doyle Brewer's 325 bench press were top performances in the Odd Lift meet staged at Oakland on the 26th of March. Sensation of the women's section of this variety competition was Darlene Snelson, of Crowle's North-Park A.C. of San Diego. This 142-lb. barbelle champion did an upright row with 100, bench pressed 115, squatted with 205 and dead lifted 340. Finale of the marathon meet was Dennis Nelson's success among the muscular marvels vying for the Jr. Mr. Calif. title. This handsome 6'4" superman from Page's Gym was a finalist at last year's Mr. America Contest. Second place in this physical excellence event was won by Alex Bernard, of Walt's Gym, and Alvin Lee, of LaLanne's finished third.... Jerry Ross added to his prestige as a physique star by winning the Mr. Southern Calif. honors at Los Angeles in February, with Ludwig Shusterich in second place.... London Palladium will be filled to capacity on the 11th of June when the Mr. Universe events are staged at this famous theatre. Dick DuBois definitely intends to participate. Plans to remain in England for a time to study dramatics. Eventually he looks forward to visiting India in connection with his ardent interest in Yoga. George Eiferman is another of the Mr. America winners planning to compete in this year's Mr. Universe competition at London.

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long ago this prodigious lifter had occasion to give an impromptu display for some of the big brass at a military base. Without much of a warm-up and attired in street clothes, Kono cleaned a 275-lb. barbell and pressed it three reps. After a short pause he repeated this remarkable performance. When World War II was in progress Henry "Milo" Steinborn toured Army camps giving exhibitions as a strongman wrestler. His barbell, which was loaded to 400 or more lbs., would be purposely left off the stage or ring. Assistance of the soldiers would be invited to hoist it up for Steinborn's strongman display. Volunteers would come forth in abundance. After an amusing demonstration of uncoordinated strength, the group of G.I. volunteers, usually numbering a half-dozen or more, would manage with floundering effort to elevate the ponderous barbell to the exhibition platform. Then, without much ado, this veteran hercules, who was then about 50 years old, would upend the barbell. From this position he would rock it across his shoulders and proceed to perform several full squats. This convincing showmanship aroused an enthusiastic response of appreciation from the audience for they realized the genuine heaviness of the barbell. PIECE OF MIND:-Three cheers for the Southern Calif. Weight Lifting Assn. for taking a step in the right direction in the management of physique contests. This year this capable organization has imposed a rule requiring all "Mr." contestants demonstrate their ability to lift a total of no less than three times bodyweight on the Olympic lifts. This gives encouragement to the hope that eventually major physique events will be further improved by making it compulsory for all finalists to give a talent display of a physical nature, such as tumbling, hand balancing, strength feats, etc. Prestige of the "Mr." contests would be greatly elevated and the audience. appeal would be increased by including the talent demonstration.... For some strange unknown reason, General Motors circulated a booklet among their vast personnel designed to belittle and discourage vigorous

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