Carl Zamloch
Encyclopedia
He was also the coach of the Cal Bears' soccer tearm from 1925-1931, and during Zamloch's time as head coach, the soccer team had a record of 34-17-7. http://calbears.cstv.com/sports/m-soccer/archive/cal-m-soccer-a-coach.html
baseball team in the Pacific Coast League
. He also served as the Oaks'
manager from 1930-32. http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Oakland_Oaks
According to a history of the Oakland Oaks
, the team abolished the salaries of all team officers in 1932 due to financial hardship. Zamloch won a lawsuit against the club when it stopped payments on his $10,000 salary. http://oaklandoaks.tripod.com/zamloch.html
There is some indication that Zamloch may have also managed the Twin Falls Bruins in the Utah Idaho League in 1926.
and Cleveland Indians
, signing Bob Loane
and Mike McCormick (outfielder)
.
, who was one of the most famous magicians (performing under the name "Zamloch the Great" and "Professor Zamloch") in the late 19th Century and early 20th Century. http://magicgallery.com/images/zaml.jpg http://www.prices4antiques.com/itemsummary/348460.htm http://www.sharlot.org/archives/history/dayspast/text/2006_11_19.shtml
In 1937, Carl Zamloch published a book, "17 Simple but Mystifying Tricks to Entertain Your Friends," under the pseudonym "The Great Zam." The book was a pamphlet published by Signal Oil Co. as a premium. http://ds.uhoc.utah.edu/dspace/bitstream/123456789/1593/2/California%20Production%20Stats%201937.pdf Carl Zamloch is credited by magicians today with inventing tricks, including the "Card on the Ceiling" trick, that are still in use today. http://themagiccafe.com/forums/reply.php?topic=133577&forum=130&post=4324979"e=1http://themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=133577&forum=130&12&start=0#11
Zamloch reportedly was adept at using "a bit of magic" to attract prospects like McCormick. Zamloch was "a master of the sleight of hand, an actual magician who could eat glass, swallow fire, and perform a host of magic tricks." (The 1940 Cincinnati Reds, by Brian Mulligan, p. 102) http://books.google.com/books?id=rv2AkdfW0noC&pg=PA101&lpg=PA101&dq=carl+zamloch&source=web&ots=v_d17Apz8-&sig=XagMZb3dC1z_S9olrv4S-tOW8ug#PPA102,M1
He performed these tricks for young players, which served as an ice-breaker to a conversation about the player's future.
A biography of baseball player (and amateur magician) Joe Abreu
reports that he first became interested in magic when Carl Zamloch put on a magic show at McClymond’s High School in 1932. "Abreu was hooked and a few years later went to see Zamloch to learn more skills as a magician." http://www.garybed.co.uk/Player_Bios/abreu_joe.htm
In 1946, The Sporting News
reported: "Carl Zamloch, former pitcher, and a son of the famed magician, Herman the Great, afforded delegates to the convention occasional entertainment with his card tricks and sleight-of-hand stuff. " (The Sporting News," December 11, 1946 p. 28)
In his later years, he worked as a sales executive and legislative consultant for the Signal Oil and Gas Company. He died of a stroke at the age of 73 in Santa Barbara, California
in 1963. He is buried at Sunset View Cemetery, El Cerrito, California
.
The Oakland Oaks
In 1929, Zamloch acquired a minority interest in the Oakland OaksOakland Oaks (PCL)
The Oakland Oaks were a minor league baseball team in Oakland, California that played in the Pacific Coast League from 1903 through 1955, after which the club transferred to Vancouver, British Columbia...
baseball team in the Pacific Coast League
Pacific Coast League
The Pacific Coast League is a minor-league baseball league operating in the Western, Midwestern and Southeastern United States. Along with the International League and the Mexican League, it is one of three leagues playing at the Triple-A level, which is one step below Major League Baseball.The...
. He also served as the Oaks'
Oakland Oaks (PCL)
The Oakland Oaks were a minor league baseball team in Oakland, California that played in the Pacific Coast League from 1903 through 1955, after which the club transferred to Vancouver, British Columbia...
manager from 1930-32. http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Oakland_Oaks
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 91-103 | 5th | Carl Zamloch | none |
| 1931 | 86-101 | 5th (t) | Carl Zamloch | |
| 1932 | 80-107 | 7th | Carl Zamloch | none |
According to a history of the Oakland Oaks
Oakland Oaks (PCL)
The Oakland Oaks were a minor league baseball team in Oakland, California that played in the Pacific Coast League from 1903 through 1955, after which the club transferred to Vancouver, British Columbia...
, the team abolished the salaries of all team officers in 1932 due to financial hardship. Zamloch won a lawsuit against the club when it stopped payments on his $10,000 salary. http://oaklandoaks.tripod.com/zamloch.html
There is some indication that Zamloch may have also managed the Twin Falls Bruins in the Utah Idaho League in 1926.
Baseball scout
Zamloch also scouted for the Washington SenatorsMinnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the...
and Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
, signing Bob Loane
Bob Loane
Robert Kenneth Loane is a former Major League Baseball player. He played two seasons with the Washington Senators and Boston Bees .-External links:...
and Mike McCormick (outfielder)
Mike McCormick (outfielder)
Myron Winthrop "Mike" McCormick was an American professional baseball player. He was an outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds , Boston Braves , Brooklyn Dodgers , New York Giants , Chicago White Sox and Washington Senators of Major League Baseball...
.
Professional magician
Zamloch also worked as a magician for many years. In the off-season, he toured the country performing a magic act. His father was Anton ZamlochAnton Zamloch
Anton Zamloch, also known as “Professor Zamloch” and “Zamloch the Great,” was an American magician who toured with his magic act from 1869 through 1912. Zamloch performed at mining camp “opera houses” in the wild west, New York theaters and locations in Mexico, Hawaii, Canada and across the United...
, who was one of the most famous magicians (performing under the name "Zamloch the Great" and "Professor Zamloch") in the late 19th Century and early 20th Century. http://magicgallery.com/images/zaml.jpg http://www.prices4antiques.com/itemsummary/348460.htm http://www.sharlot.org/archives/history/dayspast/text/2006_11_19.shtml
In 1937, Carl Zamloch published a book, "17 Simple but Mystifying Tricks to Entertain Your Friends," under the pseudonym "The Great Zam." The book was a pamphlet published by Signal Oil Co. as a premium. http://ds.uhoc.utah.edu/dspace/bitstream/123456789/1593/2/California%20Production%20Stats%201937.pdf Carl Zamloch is credited by magicians today with inventing tricks, including the "Card on the Ceiling" trick, that are still in use today. http://themagiccafe.com/forums/reply.php?topic=133577&forum=130&post=4324979"e=1http://themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=133577&forum=130&12&start=0#11
Zamloch reportedly was adept at using "a bit of magic" to attract prospects like McCormick. Zamloch was "a master of the sleight of hand, an actual magician who could eat glass, swallow fire, and perform a host of magic tricks." (The 1940 Cincinnati Reds, by Brian Mulligan, p. 102) http://books.google.com/books?id=rv2AkdfW0noC&pg=PA101&lpg=PA101&dq=carl+zamloch&source=web&ots=v_d17Apz8-&sig=XagMZb3dC1z_S9olrv4S-tOW8ug#PPA102,M1
He performed these tricks for young players, which served as an ice-breaker to a conversation about the player's future.
A biography of baseball player (and amateur magician) Joe Abreu
Joe Abreu
Joseph Lawrence "Joe" Abreu was a Portuguese American Major League Baseball infielder. He played nine seasons in professional baseball, one at the major league level. He served in the United States Navy during World War II....
reports that he first became interested in magic when Carl Zamloch put on a magic show at McClymond’s High School in 1932. "Abreu was hooked and a few years later went to see Zamloch to learn more skills as a magician." http://www.garybed.co.uk/Player_Bios/abreu_joe.htm
In 1946, The Sporting News
The Sporting News
Sporting News is an American-based sports magazine. It was established in 1886, and it became the dominant American publication covering baseball — so much so that it acquired the nickname "The Bible of Baseball"...
reported: "Carl Zamloch, former pitcher, and a son of the famed magician, Herman the Great, afforded delegates to the convention occasional entertainment with his card tricks and sleight-of-hand stuff. " (The Sporting News," December 11, 1946 p. 28)
In his later years, he worked as a sales executive and legislative consultant for the Signal Oil and Gas Company. He died of a stroke at the age of 73 in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara is the county seat of Santa Barbara County, California, United States. Situated on an east-west trending section of coastline, the longest such section on the West Coast of the United States, the city lies between the steeply-rising Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean...
in 1963. He is buried at Sunset View Cemetery, El Cerrito, California
El Cerrito, Contra Costa County, California
-Transportation:The city's primary transportation infrastructure consists of the El Cerrito Plaza and El Cerrito del Norte BART stations along with several local bus lines, operated by AC Transit, providing access to the surrounding area and the nearby cities of Albany, Berkeley and Richmond...
.