Gibson, A P Skeet 1976-07-12

Mr. A. P. "Skeet" Gibson discusses West Texas baseball and his involvement in semi-professional and professional baseball.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: A. P. "Skeet" Gibson

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Date: July 12, 1976

Location: Amarillo, Texas

Interviewer: Steven Gamble

Length: 40 minutes

Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Coming to West Texas, Early interest in baseball, Amarillo Sandy, Origination of name, Cal Farley, National Baseball Congress, Baseball season (1925), Frank Gerrard manager of Gold Socks, Players in Texas League, Demise of Western League (1928), Game in Pensacola Florida (1929), Semi-pro baseball (1930s), Red River Valley League (1946), J. R. Corbett, Pampa Texas team, Facilities (early 1920s), Number of games played, Attendance, Nickname "Skeet", Publicity, Expenses, Football in Amarillo, Texas.

Tape 1, Side 2: Salary, Facilities for Western League, Advice to ball players, Foreign Clubs, Minorities, [Tape from here is recorded at a speed too slow to understand voices.].

Range Dates: 1925-1976

Bulk Dates: 1925-1946

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