Baseball in Los Angeles

Until the Dodgers moved west in 1958, Los Angeles was home to two AAA PCL minor league teams. The Los Angeles Angels, and the Hollywood Stars. The PCL formed in 1903. The first six teams were the Angels, Portland Beavers, San Francisco Seals, Oakland Oaks, Sacramento Solons and the Seattle Indians.

The Angels played in those days at what was known as Washington Park. It was also known as Chutes Park. This would be their home from 1903-1925. The Angels were also known at times as the Looloos, and Seraphs. They were pretty successful winning pennants in 03-05-07-08-1916 and 1918. From 1915 to 1921 they were owned by John Powers who was a Los Angeles socialite. They were managed by HOFer, Frank…