IronMan, Vol 27, No 1, Page 15, January 1968

Pearl and Schwarzenegger Win Mr. Universe Titles

By George Greenwood
Editor, Man's World Magazine

THE 19th annual Mr. Universe Contests sponsored by Britain's National Amateur Bodybuilders' Association (NAABA) were staged at London's Victoria Palace Theatre on Saturday, September 23rd.

Nearly 70 of the world's best-built men traveled from various parts of the globe to compete in the amateur and professional classes. Never before was such an array of talent assembled on one stage.

All tickets for the big show were sold out more than two months before the event took place. The theatre was packed to capacity with enthusiasts thronging the gangways. Several hundred optimists, who had hoped to squeeze in, had to be satisfied with listening to the roars of applause as they were unable to gain entry.

As in previous years, the, amateur Mr. Universe Contest was split into three separate classes: class 3 for men up to and including 5'6"; class 2 for men over 5'6" up to 5'9"; class 1 for men over 5'9".

Amateur Class 3 --

Seventeen competitors linde up for the short men's class with representatives from England, St. Lucia, France, Sweden, Singapore, Jamaica, Barbados and Wales. Speculation was rife. Could the current Mr. Britain, Wilfred Sylvester, in superb shape, make it a double? He looked good, in fact, quite fantastic, but was not quite a match for husky John Citrone of England. John at 5'4" has 18" upper arms and a 47" chest with other measurements to match. Very muscular and very strong, he is perhaps one of the most popular bodybuilders in Britain today.

Amateur Class 2 --

This class also had 17 entries with men from Germany, South Africa, Belgium, Spain, Norway, England, Malta, Barbados, Sweden, Holland, Italy and Wales. Muscular sensation, Albert Beccles of Barbados, took first place, with Roy Callandar, also of Barbados, second. Third position went to Arthur Fairhurst of England. Albert Beccles has simply superb definition with upper arms taping 19". His physique resembles that of the great Melvin Wells. A worthy victor indeed!

Amateur Class 1 --

Eleven giants from South Africa, India, England, Jamaica, Scotland, Trinidad, Mexico, Austria and U.S.A. made a spectacle worth traveling a long way to see. Current Mr. America, Dennis Tinerino was a big favourite, but the question was, could he defeat the young Austrian giant, Arnold Schwarzenegger? Arnold, in the best shape of his short but brilliant career, proved too good for everyone. He carried off the Class 1 title and was nominated Amateur Mr. Universe 1967. Just look at his measurements: height 6'2", weight 245, neck 18", waist 32", thigh 27", calf 18½", upper arm 21½ ", chest 57"-age 20! He is doubtless the biggest man in the world of bodybuilding and thoroughly deserves his victory. Tinerino was a good second and with Henry Greaves of Trinidad third.

The Professionals --

Two classes only in this section: class 2 - 5'8" and under, and Class 1 for men over 5'8".

In Class 2 the lineup included champions from France, Italy, Guadeloupe, Norway, and the standard was high. Diminutive Charles Sintat took first prize in this class. He is perhaps the most muscular man in France today. Guiseppe Deiana of Italy was second, with Ludwig Ingebregsten of Norway third.

Professional Class 1 --

Everybody present was waiting to see the mighty Bill Pearl. He did not disappoint, and really looked magnificent as he stood in line with competitors from Germany, England, France and Guadeloupe amongst others. There could be no doubt whatsoever that Pearl was going to win. In marvelous shape, he is rightly regarded as one of the top bodybuilders of the century. Just look at his measurements. Height 5'11", weight 230, neck 18¾", waist 34", thigh 28½", calf 19", upper arm 19½ ", chest 54". Bill is 36, but definitely in best ever condition. He "brought the house down" with his superb display of muscular posing and delighted the audience with his friendly smile. A great champion, a great showman and a professional in the true sense of the word.

Thus ended another great Mr. Universe Show. Show organizer, Oscar Heidenstam, one of the big personalities of the bodybuilding game, is to be congratulated on a faultlessly organized and presented programme, one more success to his long list of achievements.

PHOTO CAPTIONS

- Bill Pearl at left posing with his trophy just after winning the professional Mr. Universe title. Bill looks great, and his victory was an easy one.

- Photo below shows Dennis Tinerino and Arnold Schwarzenegger. It was a close thing between Dennis and Arnold, but Arnold with his huge massiveness and height finally won out. This photo by Loveday gives an interesting comparison of their physiques.

- At left is a fine back pose of Schwarzenegger. Arnold is 20 years of age and has 20½ inch arms. See the July, Vol. 26, No. 5 issue of Iron Man for a full story on Arnold.

- At the right and upper left we hae John Citrone, winner of Class III Amateur (see his story in a coming issue). At the upper right is Wilf Sylvester, the present Mr. Britain (a story is forthcoming on him also). Citrone photo by Temperley. Sylvester photo by Loveday. Amateur class winners are shown at bottom, with John Citrone class 3 winner; Arnold Schwazenegger Class 1; Albert Beckles Clas 2 winner. Photo by Greenwood.

Facts and Figures

Statistics of those competing in the 1967 Professional and Amateur Contests

AMATEUR Class 3 (up to and including 5 ft. 6 in.)
No	Name	Country	Age	Height	Weight	Neck	Waist	Thigh	Calf	Upper Arm Flx.	Chest Ex.
1	COX, George	England	30	5-2	140	15½	29	23	15½	15¾	44
2	SYLVESTER, Wilfred	St. Lucia	21	5-3	168	16¾	27	24	16¾	17¼
3	WILD, Alan	England	30	5-4	158	16½	29½	24	15½	16½	46
4	VAUGHAN, Leslie	England	27	5-4½	165	16¾	31	23	15	17	48
5	LECREN, Jean	France	23	5-4¾	173	16½	-	24½	15	16¾	46½
6	ANDERSON, Lars-Goran	Sweden	25	5-4¾	170	-	30	25	16	17	48
7	HEMSWORTH, William	England	30	5-4¾	161	16	29½	24¼	15¾	17	48
8	CHANDRAN, S. R.	Singapore	25	5-4	158	16	28	23	15	16¾	48½
9	CITRONE, John	England	24	5-4	172	16	30	24	16	18	47
10	PARKINSON, Terry	England	27	5-5	180	16	31	24½	16½	18	48
11	McFARLANE, Harry	Jamaica	28	5-5½	174	17¼	28	25	16¾	17	47½
12	HOUSE, Brian	England	28	5-5½	168	17	29½	24	17	16¾	47½
13	BAKER, Michael	England	30	5-5½	174	16½	29	24	15½	17	48
14	WOOD, Theophilus	Barbados	31	5-6	180	17½	29	25	16½	17½	48
15	BROWN, Ronnie	England	29	5-6	172	17	29	25	17	17½	47½
16	PILIOTIS, Michael	England	26	5-6	175	16¼	31	25	16	17¾	47
17	ASHTON, Ken	Wales	27	5-5	166	16½	29	23½	15	16	47
AMATEUR Class 2 (over 5 ft. 6 in. and up to and including 5 ft. 9 in.)
No	Name	Country	Age	Height	Weight	Neck	Waist	Thigh	Calf	Upper Arm Flx.	Chest Ex.
18	WEIMER, Friedrich	Germany	25	5-6½	172	16½	30	24½	15½	17	48¾
19	VAN DEN BERG, Francois	S. Africa	25	5-6½	190	16½	30	25	16	18	51½
20	JACOBS, Serge	Belgium	27	5-6½	166	15¾	30	24¼	16	15¾	48
21	ASTORGA, Jesus	Spain	25	5-7	170	17¾	31	24¼	15½	17¾	48¼
22	LUNDE, Lars	Norway	19	5-7½	169	15¾	27½	23½	16¼	16¾	47
23	FAIRHURST, Arthur	England	30	5-7½	174	17½	29½	25½	16½	17¾	49½
24	CAMILLERI, Frans	Malta	31	5-7½	180	16½	31	24	16	17	48
25	PERROTT, Roy	England	30	5-7	180	17	31	24	16	17	48
26	WHITEHEAD, Bill	England	29	5-8¼	190	17	31	25	16¾	17¾	50
27	CALLENDER, Roy	Barbados	22	5-8	196	16½	31	25½	16½	18	49½
28	ALLEN, Gordon	England	26	5-8	182	17½	31	25	16	17½	49
29	RUDMAN, Janko	Sweden	28	5-8	185	18	31	25½	17	18½	52
30	BLOKZIEL, Bob	Holland	32	5-8½	190	16½	-	24½	16	18	-
31	BECKLES, Albert	Barbados	29	5-8½	182	16½	31	25	16¾	19	48½
32	GREER, Leslie	England	28	5-8¾	185	17	32	24½	16	17¾	49½
33	TAMPELLINI, Ruggero	Italy	28	5-9	182	17	29	25	16¼	17¾	49
34	MAGGS, Alcwyn	Wales	31	5-9	198	17½	31	26	17½	18	52
AMATEUR Class 1 (over 5 ft. 6 in.)
No	Name	Country	Age	Height	Weight	Neck	Waist	Thigh	Calf	Upper Arm Flx.	Chest Ex.
36	ARENSTEIN, Soll	S. Africa	28	5-9½	214	-	32	26	17	19	52
37	DUTTA,DulalKanti	India	34	5-9½	195	16½	31	24	15½	17¼	48
38	CALLAN, Michael	England	24	6-0	190	16	31	25	16½	17	46
39	HIBBERT, Gladstone	Jamaica	26	5-10	205	18½	30	26	17½	18½	49
40	RICHARD, Frank	England	21	5-10	203	16½	31	25	17	17	49
41	YEATS,Edward	Scotland	26	5-10	196	17	32	24½	16	16¾	49
42	ENGELBRECHT, Dick	S. Africa	-	5-11	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
43	DOWNS, Vic	England	38	5-11	220	17	32	26½	17½	19½	50½
44	GREAVES, Henry	Trinidad	35	5-11	200	17	31	25¾	16¾	18¾	49
45	CHOUSAL, Alfonso	Mexico	24	6-0	190	16½	29	25½	16½	17½	50
46	TINERINO, Dennis	USA	21	6-0	225	18	33	27½	18	19¾	53½
47	SCHWARZENEGGER, Arnold	Austria	20	6-2	245	18	32	27	18½	20½	56½
PROFESSIONAL Class 2 (5 ft. 8 in. and under)
No	Name	Country	Age	Height	Weight	Neck	Waist	Thigh	Calf	Upper Arm Flx.	Chest Ex.
49	SINTAT, Charles	France	29	5-4¾	175	16¾	27½	24¼	16	17¼	46
50	DEIANA, Guiseppe	Italy	25	5-4¾	163	16¾	26½	24½	17¼	17¼	49
51	GILLES, Vincent	Guadeloupe	35	5-5¼	185	17¾	30¼	25	16½	18¾	50¼
52	INGEBREGSTEN, Ludwig	Norway	22	5-5¼	176	16¾	30	24¼	16	17¼	49
53	PICHEREAU, Maurice	France	35	5-7¼	172	16½	30¾	24	-	16¾	47½
54	DEMANES, Jean	France	27	5-7¾	190	16½	30	25	16	17	48
PROFESSIONAL Class 1 (over 5 ft. 8 in.)
No	Name	Country	Age	Height	Weight	Neck	Waist	Thigh	Calf	Upper Arm Flx.	Chest Ex.
56	BLOMER, Karl	Germany	29	5-9¼	196	17¼	31	26¾	16½	18	51½
57	BUBB, John	England	32	5-8½	190	16½	32	25	16½	17	47
58	FRANCOIS, Roger	France	31	5-8¾	198	17	30½	26	16½	17¼	50
59	GIBBONS, Derek	England	35	5-10½	202	17½	32½	25½	16¾	17	50½
60	KLEBER, Nicolas	Guadeloupe	-	5-11	210	-	-	-	-	19½	-
61	PEARL, William	USA	36	5-11	230	18¾	34	28½	19	19½	-

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