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Jim Prince speaks of his minor league baseball career, the demise of minor league baseball in West Texas, and his subsequent occupations.  

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Jim Prince

'''Additional Parties Recorded:''' None

'''Date:''' August 03, 1976

'''Location:''' Midland, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Steven Gamble

'''Length:''' 1 hour


==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Baseball league in Florida, 
Virginia team, 
Baseball teams, 
Lubbock, Texas, 
Nederland, Texas, 
Lamesa, Texas, 
Abilene, Texas. 
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'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Fan participation, 
Facilities, 
Team travel, 
Player-manager, 
Spring training, 
Team owners, 
Team members, 
Relationship with community, 
Sunday ballgames, 
West Texas baseball, 
Demise, 
Integration of teams, 
Colorful players, 
Cigarette vending machine business, 
Post office, letter carrier, 
Baseball managers, 
Umpiring, 
Top players. 
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'''Range Dates:''' None Given 

'''Bulk Dates:''' None Given


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