Frank Ciavattone Sets New England Weightlifting Record at Norwood Civic Center Championships-October 15, 1974

Strength and muscle were on full display Sunday at the Norwood Civic Center as local and regional athletes converged for the New England Clean & Jerk Weightlifting Championships.

Local standout Frank Ciavattone of Norwood delivered a stellar performance for the host town, shattering a New England record and capturing top honors for his age group.

Ciavattone Sets New England Record

Competing in the 16-17 age division, Ciavattone dominated the platform by hoisting an impressive 255 pounds in the 198-pound weight class, earning him the prestigious title of Best Lifter for his age group.

Norwood athletes enjoyed a strong showing across multiple weight classes during the championship meet:

• Paul Dallalis captured first place in the super heavyweight class for 16-17-year-olds with a 200-pound lift.
• Kevin Reilly finished second in the 114-pound class for 16-17-year-olds, totaling 155 pounds.
• Harvey Sklar claimed second place in the 242-pound class for 18-19-year-olds with a 220-pound clean and jerk.

Regional Competitors Shine

Neighboring towns also made their presence felt on the podium. Dave Corman of Randolph was named the meet’s Most Improved Lifter in the 16-17 age group, taking first place in the 165-pound class with a 225-pound lift. Additional Randolph medalists included Ira Jones, who won the 123-pound class for 14- and 15-year-olds, and Hilton Weiner, who finished second in the 242-pound class for 18- and 19-year-olds by successfully executing a 315-pound clean and jerk.

Archival Note: This article has been dynamically reconstructed from the original public record print archives of the Patriot Ledger