Stamey, O L 1976-11-26

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O. L. Stamey, retired high school coach, principal and school district superintendent, discusses high school football in Cisco.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: O.L. Stamey

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: November 26, 1976

Location: Cisco, Texas

Interviewer: Richie Cravens

Length: 50 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Born in Comanche County, Tarleton, Texas, High School, Football, Cisco, Texas, Teaching (1925), Coaching, High school principal (1936), Various coaches, World War II, District, Sammy Baugh, Outlaw teams, Arlington Heights game, Abilene game (1924 season), Abilene-Waco game, Consolidation of rural schools, Oil boom, Football ranking, Game attendance, Gambling, Lighting football field (1926 or 1927), Special trains.

Tape 1, Side 2: Non-district games, Corpus Christi, Recruiting, Controversies, Oil Belt years, Coaches, Chapman, Bull Elkin, J. T. Petty, Outstanding players, Paul Irving, Bill Smith, C. D. Grist, Howard Brown, Junior college (1946), G I Days, Superintendent of schools, Letter jackets.

Range Dates: 1920-1946

Bulk Dates: 1920-1946


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