Duchess of Weaselskin

Bayfield, Colorado - Since 28 June 2011 Google has ventured into a NEW social networking, which some of you might have been experiencing in the last few weeks. NW Okie has been reading and trying to organize her Google+ account (nwokie). You might have noticed a NEW icon link at the top of the OkieLegacy eZine webpage next to the twitter icon. It is the Google +1! Google's +1 works like Facebook's "Like" button.

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Territorians To Boomers

Ardmore, Oklahoma - We have been reading about professional baseball in Ardmore (1904-1926), entitled Territorians To Boomers, written by Peter G. Pierce, that we received in the mail this last week. Being born and raised in Northwest Oklahoma, I did not realize that Oklahoma's Indian Territory had a Pro-Baseball league between 1904 through 1926 in Southern Indian Territory, near Ardmore, Oklahoma.

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Western Association (Baseball)

Oklahoma - The Western Association was the name of 5 different leagues in American Minor League baseball during the 19th and 20th centuries. The oldest league (established as the Northwestern League in 1883) was refounded as the Western Association on October 28, 1887. It began operations in 1888 season, lasting through 1891 season.

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This Day In History (July 18)

America - On this day in history, July 18, 1936, the Spanish Civil War began as Gen. Francisco Franco led an uprising of army troops based in North Africa. Go to Article

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Oklahoma State League (Baseball)

Oklahoma - According to Wikipedia, The Oklahoma State League was a Class-D minor baseball league based in Oklahoma and existed around 1912 and from 1922 to 1924. Do some of you remember the Hall of Fame Pitcher Carl Hubbell (born in Carthage, Missouri, 22 June 1903 and died 21 November 1988)? Hubbell was raised in Meeker.

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Larry Sanchez Baseball Playing Information

Ardmore, Oklahoma - James Bradley sent us this baseball information for Lawrence "Larry" Sanchez. In it mention was made of Larry Sanchez's semi-professional baseball days. At Larry's funeral James was able to talk with Lloyd Stout who played baseball with Larry. Lloyd told him that Larry was a catcher. They played for the Ardmore Indians team and played against Whitey Herzog when he was playing for the McAlester, Oklahoma, semi-pro team. James said he has not been able to dig out information like he would like to.

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NW Okie's Ancestry Corner

Bayfield, Colorado - The photo on the right shows the "Alva The Champions" . . . They played in the Alva, Greensburg and Hopeton area around the 1904. Listed Left to Right, Front Row: George Brannan, Jess Clifton, the dog, Lynn White, Ramsey; Middle Row: Helena boy, Frank Crowell, Wilhite; Back Row: Museller, Quinlan, Bill McGill, Rolly Wilton, Ross Frazier. Correct me if I am wrong, but was one of these photos the "Alva Giants?"

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Texas League (Baseball)

Texas - According to Wikipedia, the Texas League was a minor league baseball league which operated in the South Central United States, classified as a Double-A league. It was founded in 1888 and ran through 1892. It was revived as a Class D league in 1902, moved to Class C in 1904 where it played through 1910. In 1906 it was a Class D again and played at class B until 1920, when it moved up to class A in 1921. The Texas League and other baseball teams shut down during World War II.

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