Muscle Builder, Vol 15, Num 1, Page 29, January 1974
This year's I.F.B.B./A.A.B.A contest, held in Brooklyn, New York, Saturday Sept. 8, was absolutely the greatest bodybuilding show ever presented . . . !
The very fortunate - and absolutely amazed - audience witnessed body-building history in the making . . . and will certainly never forget the awesome massive muscularity of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Franco Columbu! What the spell-bound audience saw displayed that night on the stage by the "King", Arnold, they will never see again, in my professional opinion, for many years to come. . . Arnold is absolutely the best-developed man of all time! And. . . on that memorable night, he was at his absolute best. Period!
The same can be said for the mighty Franco Columbu! I sincerely doubt that any man of his height and weight displays so much impressive size, strength and quality of physique line and form. The entire show was conducted and presented in the highest quality tradition for such an event. The contestants were all of the highest caliber, and the judging went extremely well and was very fair. The house was literally packed!
This article is just a sneak preview - next month I'll give you all the details of this spectacular event. . . You will be given a break-down of all the great contestants, the very deserving winners, etc. - with photos galore! Plus a complete verbal report of what took place. If you weren't fortunate enough to be there in person, we will present this unforgettable contest to you, thru the pages of MUSCLE BUILDER, with such clarity, emotion and fine photos, you'll almost be able to imagine you are there . . . !
This month, as I mentioned, we simply want to give you a photo sneak preview, list the winners, and in general, keep our readers up-to-date on the I.F.B.B.'s never-ending and spectacular "muscle happenings."
RESULTS OF THE 1973 I.F.B.B./A.A.B.A. MR. AMERICA - MR. WORLD - MR. OLYMPIA | |||||||
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MR. WORLD | Mr. America | ||||||
Short Class:
1st - John Maldonado 2nd - Fred Berange 3rd - William Mitchell Elliott Gilchrist Andreau Bergeron Courtney Brown Eddie Bates Guy Salassa Saul Teutli | Medium Class:
1st - Ed Corney 2nd - Steve Burnett 3rd - Paul Rehaus Ronald Berthelette Jaque Neuville Loftus Roach Nick Perottie Jefrey Reid Ruggerio Tampalini | Tall Class:
1st Ken Waller 2nd- Dennis Tinerino 3rd - Bill Grant Serge Lerus Ed Wolinski Earrol Katarro Neal Dean Ted Siddal John Mikl | Short Class:
1st - Leon Brown 2nd - Kennedy Gomez 3rd - Alan Brown David Mastriakis David Strasser Paul Keough Marcellos Joyner Rodney Langens Gregory Martin | Medium Class:
1st - Bob Birdsong 2nd - Frankly Greene 3rd - Kent Kuehn Jeff Smith Tony Roma Donald Madzelewski Roman Austin Hardeman Jackson David Covert Phillip Ray Ellis | Tall Class:
1st - Lou Ferrigno 2nd - Bill Howard 3rd - Bob Klez Tony Mancionne Larry Rubin Dave DuPre John Romeo Bob Balodis | ||
"MR. WORLD" WINNER: Ken Waller | "MR. AMERICA" WINNER: Lou Ferrigno |
- Is this the same Serge Nubret that Ken Waller challenged last issue . . . ? It sure is - and he really looks great! Still want to challenge him, Ken?
- Here is the main reason this contest was "mind-blowing!" The mightiest physique the world has ever seen . . . ! Arnold Schwarzenegger wins the "Mr. Olympia" title for the 4th time!
- Arnold's future wife, Barbara, gives her conquering here a big kiss as the magnificent 2nd place, Franco Columb, and 3rd place, Serge Nubret, look on. This contest was spectacular in every way . . . !
- The mighty "Austrian Oak", and his famous trainer, Joe Weider, justifiably look pleased. Just look at those beautiful trophies!
- Unbelievable . . . !Here is the undisputed top collection of muscular might in the whole world! And well-deserved, too . . .
- Left to right: Mr. World, Ken Waller; I.F.B.B. Mr. America, Lou Ferrigno; and Mr. Olympia, Arnold Schwarzenegger. "There's no room on the stage anymore when such modern bodybuilding giants compete for titles. . . !" says Joe Weider as he squeezes between Lou and Arnold.
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