Friday, December 23, 2005

Sparks Circus 1920's #1


This is Franz Woska, well known animal trainer that presented a cat act on the show for years.
I have a loose leaf folder with all the elephant men of note listed and the order of the shows they were on. I wish I had done the same for cat trainers, Mr. Woska had an outstanding career and after the Sparks Show was taken off the road following the 1931 season he remained in the Sarasota quarters as a trainer and sometimes would present a cat act to the public.

Posted by Buckles at 12/23/2005 07:21:00 AM

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

From the Jan.12,1957 Billboard--

King Bros. Debts Exceed $400,000

Bill Woodcock is adding a dog to his elephant act.

One of Paul Kelly's elephants, Clara Belle, died and was buried at Peru, Ind. quarters.

23 December, 2005 09:50
Anonymous said...

From the Feb.9,1957 Billboard--

North Bid to Buy Out 49'ers; Mrs. Sanford Gets Court Order; No Decision on $1,750,000 Offer; Judge Orders Firm's Books Opened;

23 December, 2005 09:54
Anonymous said...

From the Feb.23,1957 Billboard--

BEATTY TURNS TO TRUCKS, DISPOSES OF SHOW TRAIN;

Sanford Auditors Look Into Ringling Records;

Davenport to Use Dailey Title Again;

Johnny Herriott has broken a 12-pony act for the Gil Gray show;

23 December, 2005 10:00
GaryHill said...

Don't know if I'll be online tomorrow so I want to wish you a Merry Christmas to you and Yours Buckles! Also to all that read this great blog! Gary

23 December, 2005 23:45
Anonymous said...

I've known of Mr. Woska, and that he was a true master of the Old School. But I've seen comparatively little about him in the circus press. Can anyone provide his history?

25 December, 2005 03:21

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