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State or Province_ Addrt ADVERTISING SECTION rKlMfi OP CHAMMONS A Sport Series V.—STANISLAUS ZBYSZKO, HEAVYWEIGHT WRESTLING CHAMPION BY GRANTLAND RICE A magnificent specimen of physical perfection — Stanislaus Zbyszko, the man who defeated the most formidable wrestlers of his time. Stanislaus Zbyszko is one of the greatest grappling artists that the wrestling profession has ever developed. The Polish- bom champion is massive, powerful, and is one of the few men who has been able to master all the more formidable holds that make him the terror of his opponents. The champion is famous for his tremendous grip and his ability to deliver the flying mare, one of the most dangerous throws in wrestling. He has also shown a keen mind and a scientific knowledge of the wrestling game. The champion is famous for his tremend ous grip and his ability to deliver the flying mare, one of the most dangerous throws in wrestling. He has also shown a keen mind and a scientific knowledge of the wrestling game. Zbyszko is the embodiment of the success¬ ful grappling artist. His career began when he was a boy wrestling in his native Poland. He came to America and established himself as a formidable wrestler through a series of brilliant victories. He has defended his title against all comers and has never once been defeated while holding the championship. Zbyszko was bom in Poland in 1879. He represented America, however, during