Roark Posted November 1, 2001 Share Posted November 1, 2001 November first was a chosen day for some significant happenings in grip matters: Nov 1, 1878 in New York Dr. Dudley Allen Sargent opened his gym, and can't we just imagine all the wondrous thick handled objects that passed thru there in the ensuing years, and all the stars of strength that signed that guest book! Nov 1, 1907 Warren Lincoln Travis according to The Super Athletes, accomplished several lifts, including the (believeable?) two fingers lift of 1,105 lbs at a bodyweight of 185. There were several witnesses at the Brooklyn Athletic Club that day, so the question becomes what style did he use? Was this a real lift of a Travis-ty of one? Nov 1, 1921 I wish Ed Jubinville were here today to celebrate his 80th birthday, but he died Oct 6, 1993 immediately after completing a set of lat pulldowns. About 100 of his hand grippers were manufactured, if you own one you have a very rare item. If you knew Ed you own a cherished memory. A wonderful, wonderful man who could not be bought or influenced by the politics of our game. At one famous bodybuilding show where Ed served as judge, the promoter mentioned that a lot of money had been spent promoting a certain bodybuilder and it would be fitting if that man won. Ed understood the message and said, 'No problem, he will win then. IF HE IS THE BEST MAN ON STAGE'. I have never heard anyone say a bad word about Mr. Ed Jubinville. I miss you, sir. Nov 1, 1931 Goerner performed a very tricky lift: He upright rowed 264.5 lbs, and then while the barbell was at his shoulders, he switched his hands so that his palms were UPWARD. He was age 40 at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest todd_xxxx Posted November 1, 2001 Share Posted November 1, 2001 A quick note to tell you how much I enjoy your posts. Your obvious love for the grip game is applauded, at least by me. Thanks for sharing information with us that we would have next to no chance of obtaining otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted November 1, 2001 Share Posted November 1, 2001 I second that!! Well done, Roark!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roark Posted November 2, 2001 Author Share Posted November 2, 2001 Thanks fellas, I have been reading the muscle mags since 1957, and organizing material since 1970. My real area of specialty is bodybuilding since I am the historian for the IFBB men's division, but my passion has always been the strongman era of 1880-1915, particularly in grip strength, and one arm lifting. At first I hestitated to post history here because in bodybuilding, history does not seem to be of much interest; here is does. So, as long as the moderators do not object, I'll keep mentioning key events relevant to specific days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mac Posted November 2, 2001 Share Posted November 2, 2001 Joe, I think that the moderators were probably just as pleased as we were when you joined this forum and began sharing some of your knowledge with us. Beyond that, on many occasions your posts have led to a great deal of debate (ie. Inch Dumbell) which is what the board is for. Also, it is hard to discuss things if we don't know the facts, as near as can be known. Chris McCarthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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