Baseball Day
Restored portrait of Marge “Poncho” Villa Cryan as a teenager, digitally cleaned and color-corrected to reduce discoloration and surface damage while preserving the original photograph’s details. Restoration by IMCarolina.
Join the Montebello Historical Society on March 7th, 2026, for our Baseball Day celebration honoring local sports legend Marge “Poncho” Villa Cryan, a trailblazer in women’s baseball and Montebello history.
At just 14 years old, Marge joined the Orange Lionettes in 1940, playing under the name “Maggie Villa.” That same season, the team captured the Southern California championship, marking an important chapter in early women’s athletics and community pride.
This special event celebrates Marge’s legacy and the broader history of women in sports. Visitors can explore historical displays about the Lionettes, and learn about Montebello’s local baseball heritage!
Event Highlights:
• Tribute to Marge “Poncho” Villa Cryan and the Orange Lionettes
• Women’s sports history and local baseball heritage
• Complimentary hot dogs, popcorn, and soda
• Marge Villa Cryan coloring book
• Family-friendly and free admission
March 7th, 2026
📍 Location:
Juan Matias Sanchez Adobe Museum
946 N. Adobe Ave., Montebello, CA 90640
🕛 Saturdays 12–3 PM | Always free & open to the public
☔ Rain does not cancel
Come celebrate Montebello history, women’s athletics, and community spirit with us.
Have you visited our permanent exhibit dedicated to Marge Villa’s legacy?