Ochs, Herman 1976-07-12
Herman Ochs, retired Southwestern Public Service employee, discusses athletics in Dumas.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Herman Ochs
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: July 12, 1976
Location: Dumas, Texas
Interviewer: Steven Gamble
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Personal background,
Born in Kansas,
Moved to Texas (1942),
Transferred to Dumas, Texas (1950),
Employed by Southwestern Public Service,
Dumas state championships (1961-1962),
Son on high school football team,
Community spirit,
High school coach, Span,
Dumas football (1950s),
Team (1961-1962),
Team size,
Kelly Baker,
Jim Boxwell,
Dumas-San Juan Alamo game,
Coaching staff,
Fan support,
On the road,
Basketball team,
State basketball championships (1950s, 1971),
Team enthusiasm,
Community support,
Decline,
Exceptional football games,
Brownwood, Texas game,
Exceptional players,
Women’s athletics,
Basketball.
Tape 1, Side 2: Brownwood-Dumas games (1965, 1967),
Defeat of Dumas,
Town’s reaction to team’s winnings,
Football,
Basketball,
Support of athletic teams,
Newspaper,
Radio station,
Outstanding athletes,
Disappointing behavior of some athletes.
Range Dates: 1942-1976
Bulk Dates: 1942-1971
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