In Memorium – Nick Oliva

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NICK OLIVA high run, 165-145-131-125-105 from Central Illinois a student of Don Tozer played in the Midwest for many years, moved to the West Coast about 5 years ago. He turned down a contract with Cleveland Indians, played in minor league with Phil Caveretta of Chicago Cubs. He has two brothers. Fine cue star Frank ,winner of Chicago City Champion High Run of 145-131-123-101. Charles held Illinois State Championship, Won Herald American Pocket Billiards Tournament. High run 138-126-115-105. NICK OLIVA the Decator, Ill., Cue sportman who will compete in the World’s Billlard Tournament on Navy Pier beginning, Feb. 16-22, 1940, […]

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[book collector]

I believe he was a great promoter of pool in the Midwest, I seem to remember articles about him and youth teams , maybe even getting some of the females in the early ladies side of pool.