Johnny Weissmuller (TARZAN) Wins Gold Medal 1928...

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August 12, 1928

NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, New York, August 12, 1928

* Johnny Weissmuller wins Olympic gold... Swimming...
* Star of Tarzan with photo...

This 70+ page newspaper has two column photo of Johnny Weissmuller on the 1st page of the sports section with one column headlines that include: "5 More Swim Titles Taken By U.S. Team," "Weissmuller Is Victor," "Keeps 100-Meter Free-Style Crown, With a Hungarian Next, as Kojac Trails," and more.

Other news of the day throughout including reports on Herbert Hoover's nomination for President on the front page with illustration.

Rag edition in great condition.

source: wikipedia: Johnny Weissmuller (June 2, 1904 – January 20, 1984) was an American swimmer and actor who was one of the world's best swimmers in the 1920s, winning five Olympic gold medals and one bronze medal. He won fifty-two US National Championships and set sixty-seven world records. After his swimming career, he became the sixth actor to portray Tarzan in films, a role he played in twelve motion pictures. Dozens of other actors have also played Tarzan, but Weissmuller is by far the best known. His character's distinctive, ululating Tarzan yell is still often used in films.

Category: The 20th Century