jnviani Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 I happened onto a newspaper article dated May 16, 1925 in the Los Angeles Evening Post-Record (via newspaper dot com). Featured was a photo of my father, Joe Viani, 12-years-old, who was competing as a representative of Recreation Center in the city-wide marbles tournament sponsored by the paper (I believe). The winner of the competition was going to be flown to Atlantic City for the National Tournament. So I searched that, and learned that Joe Viani was NOT a winner (although also saw a post of someone buying a trophy from the event). My curiosity is how did he fair among the other LA contestants. I've attached the clips I found, and they make for entertaining reading. It was quite a thrill to find that article, and inspired me to pull out the baggie with some of his marbles I had kicking around. Can't guarantee they're his originals, however. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted February 22 Report Share Posted February 22 1 hour ago, jnviani said: Can't guarantee they're his originals, however. Welcome to "TheMarbleConnection". This is some great stuff here jnviani. It is beyond my scope of knowledge. I suggest that you get in touch with this person at this link. https://www.marbleauctions.com/contact He may have some info for you, or someone that does. Show the marbles here for sure! Marble--On!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted February 22 Report Share Posted February 22 What a fun trip back into time. A special find. Thank you for sharing it with us. Would be neat to see his marbles also. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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