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01/29/2004 Entry: "Ironhistory Jan 30, 2004 by Joe Roark"

I have been busier than usual lately trying to catch up after my computer problems, and my upcoming distractions, so this week a little leisure for you friendly provider as we take a casual look at Jan 30th

In February we will be starting segments of the John Grimek file as regards Strength & Health magazine. It contains approximately 1,200 lines of references. Muscular Development will follow, and later the other mag refs to John�s participation in this fine finagled physique mess we all so love. Interspersed will be other material, so if you have not re-upped your subscription at $12 per year you may want to consider that. Believe me, if someone would have offered me this Grimek material I would have paid far more than $12 for it alone, and gone away skipping and whistling!

As usual you are reminded of the free forums at ironhistory.com. Be kind to yourself and follow the registration demands that some say makes a fortnight naked in Siberia seem easy. That is, use your real first name- then leave a space- then use your real last name. Any other method is highly recommended IF you do NOT really want in. We are having some fun there and we have several people posting who are very savvy. Hope you join us!

Beauty/Beast

January 30, 1966. He was busy posing to win his third bodybuilding contest; she was busy being born.

He, even these 38 years later is known for his mass and brutal power and dominant presence; she could dominate any man she chooses by a tilt of that lovely head and a wink.

His battles including facing the tornado from Austria; she faced other beautiful women in the only wars that have appeal.

Sergio Oliva won Mr. Chicagoland that day; Amy Fadhli won a lifetime of rare beauty.

Here are some other happenings from Jan 30 through the years:

1884 Charles O. Breed did 6 one arm jerks with 201 pounds
1897 The St. Petersburg Athletic Club was founded
1904 Hackenschmidt defeated the wrestler Madrali
1930 Ron Ledas was born
1938 LeRoy/LeeRoy Saba was born
1941 Joe Bednarski was born
1941 Vancouver City WL chps
1941 Ozark AAU WL chps
1949 The Swedish National Weightlifting Chps in Stockholm
1954 Paul Waldham won the Open Novice Physique in Philadelphia
1955 Bill Holland won Jr. Mr. Cleveland
1960 Robert Merenda won Mr. Camden County
1960 John Hazel won the inaugural Mr. Niagara Peninsula Miss:Edna MacVicar
1960 San Diego City & County Powerlifting chps; bench, curl, squat
1964 Bill Myles was born
1965 Tuny Monday won Mr. Central State
1965 Oklahoma State Powerlifting chps in Tulsa
1965 Von Lamon won Mr. Bay Area
1967 Trish Swandler was born
1968 Bill Hilton placed 3rd in his 3rd contest, Mr. Sunshine State
1971 At 6th annual Mr. Denver. John Schoechl won
1971 Mr. Novice California: Gordon Myer
1971 Mr. Camder YMCA: Primivito Peredo
1982 Mr. Lynchburg: Hugh Huggins Ms: Amitee Baramore
1987 Someone claimed an overhead, one hand lift of 7,063 pounds
1988 Carol Appling won the Challenge Cup
2001 Paul Borresen died

and on Jan 30, 1991 a press conference happened at the Plaza Hotel in New York City, to announce the World Bodybuilding Federation (WBF) formed by a body slam of an idea in the mind of McMahon. The 13 men signed proved to uphold the superstitious in their wariness. Eventually the WBF held only two contests- each a world level, each won by Gary Strydom, and each demonstrating why prepaid bodybuilders tend to become as lazy as the rest of us when we are prepaid. Arnold had the message, �Stay Hungry�. Eventually some of the bare backed wanderers came nap sacking home to the IFBB, growled about fines imposed, and hopes deposed, and rejoined the only game in town.

I will be in and out for the next several days, so if I do not respond to your email- it is because I have not seen it.

Meanwhile, I can usually be found unshaven and haggard at ironhistory.com forums, where by the way, we have a contest going on to name our logo.