June 7, 1939 Charles Batta died. Though primarily a performer Batta could one arm
snatch 154.5 pounds, put over head 209 pounds with one hand, and hold by the
ring a weight of 55 pounds at arms length. During his performance he would lift
259 pounds over head with ease. One of Batta’s challenges was to place a
glass of water, a bottle, some gold rings and other jewels plus some gold coins
on the seat of a straight back chair. He would then lift the chair with one
hand at arms length by one of the horizontal rungs and not spill any of the
water. He offered what was on the chair to anyone who could duplicate his lift.
No one ever did.
June 6, 1942 Chuck Amato was born. Amato competed in bodybuilding for nearly 20 years, and judged competitions as well. Dave Draper once called Amato his favorite "clean" bodybuilder.
