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05/05/2005 Entry: "5/6/05: Norb Schemansky: Lifting History as Reported in S&H (Part 1)"

Norb Schemansky: lifting history as reported in S&H, compiled by Joe Roark
[this is not intended as an exhaustive recap of Norb�s contests, but it should be a good launching point for anyone wanting more information on what Strength and Health reported on his contests. For a splendid �feel� for the man that Norb is, see S&H July 1973 and August 1973 for the two part:� Norb Schemansky, the �Old� Master� wonderfully written by Vernon Hollister. Excellent writing!

As always, any additions or corrections are welcome.

Part 1: The 1940s for Iron History on Cyberpump May 6, 2005

Strength & Health magazine:
Norb was born in Detroit, Michigan on Friday, May 30, 1924:

Feb 1942 p 10 AAU Sr. Nationals of Michigan 1941 age 17
170-200-250 = 620 2nd place heavy (bodyweight 182.25 lbs)
winner:195-200-235 = 630 was C. Kratkowski bodyweight 189

Apr 1942 p 10 In Detroit Feb 15, 1942 bodyweight 187
195-215-260 = 670 2nd place heavy
winner:230-210-270 = 710 was Jack Stanley bodyweight 201.5

Jul 1942 p 12 AAU Sr. Nationals, Cincinnati at Veteran�s Memorial Club House
On May 24, 1942 just six days before his 18th birthday!
190-220-265 = 675 4th place heavy bodyweight 182
1. John Davis 275-275-355 = 905 bodyweight 193
2. Charles Neitling 245-240-300 = 785 bodyweight 211.5
3. Mike Boross 230-230-290 = 750 bodyweight 198

Jan 1943 p 11 AAU Michigan Sr. Championships
215-240-310 = 765 Wins heavy

May 1943 p 11 Mar 14, 1943 Central States Meet at Chicago Duncan YMCA
220-245-290 = 755 2nd place heavy bodyweight 191
winner:250-225-330 = 805 was Hubert Curtis bodyweight 200

Jul 1946 p 50 AAU Sr. Nationals Jun 2, 1946 at Detroit Gymnasium age 22
242-252-322 = 816 5th place bodyweight 198.75
1. John Davis 282-282-353 = 917 bodyweight 215.25
2. George Shandor 247-257-327 = 831 bodyweight 207.50
3. Erwin Roger 252-262-317 = 831 bodyweight 212.75
4. Frank Orant 252-252-322 = 826 bodyweight 193

Aug 1946 p 47 AAU Michigan Sr. Championships Apr 28, 1946
245-245-325 = 815 Wins heavy bodyweight 203.50

Jul 1947 p 48 AAU Michigan Sr. Championships May 25, 1947
260-270-330 = 860 Wins heavy

Aug 1947 p 50 AAU Senior Nationals Jun 28-29, 1947 age 23
250-275-345 = 870 2nd place heavy (bodyweight 198.75)
winner:290-280-330 = 900 was John Davis bodyweight 215

Nov 1947 p 33 World Weightlifting Championships
259-286.5-363.75 = 909.25 2nd place heavy
winner:308.75-308.75-385.75 = 1,003.75 was John Davis

Feb 1948 p 45 Midwest Weightlifting Championships
255-275-350 = 880 Wins heavy (bodyweight 205)

Apr 1948 p 47 Feb 20, 1948 New York Invitational at St. Nicholas Arena
260-275-340 = 875 3rd place bodyweight 199
1. John Davis 340-300-360 = 1,000 bodyweight 225
2. Louis Abele 295-290-340 = 925 bodyweight 217

May 1948 p 47 Mar 21, 1948 North Central States Championships, Detroit, MI.
270-295-365 = 930 Wins heavy (bodyweight 198)

Sep 1948 p 47 Senior Michigan Weightlifting Championships May 16, 1948
275-292-352 = 919 Wins heavy

Aug 1948 p 46 Central Section Olympics Tryouts, Chicago, Jun 20, 1948 age 24
275-295-350 = 920 Wins heavy (bodyweight 201)

Sep 1948 p 49 Final Olympics Tryouts Jul 9, 1948 in NYC
270-297.5-352.75 = 920.25 2nd place heavy bodyweight 201.75
winner 292-281-363.75 = 936.75 was John Davis

Sep 1948 p 47 Olympics Aug 11, 1948
270-292-374.75 = 937 2nd place heavy bodyweight 198
winner: 303.25-303.25-391.25 = 997.50 was John Davis

[ interesting note: Norb told Roger LaPointe in World Weightlifting magazine in 1997:3 p 29, �I didn�t start training seriously until 1949.�]

May 1949 p 44 NYC Invitational Meet Feb 18, 1949
260-280-000 = 540
winner:275-300-360 = 935 was John Davis

Jun 1949 p 46 Senior Nationals Weightlifting May 21-22, 1949
275-290-320 = 885 Wins heavy (bodyweight 205.5)

Aug 1949 p 48 Detroit Metro Weightlifting Meet Feb 26, 1949
280-290-370 = 940 Wins heavy

Aug 1949 p 48 Michigan State Weightlifting Championships Apr 24, 1949 age 25
280-280-350 = 910 Wins heavy