Mead, Noah 1976-08-28
Noah Mead discusses his career in West Texas baseball and recounts incidents from 1915 to the 1950s.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Noah Mead
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: August 28, 1976
Location: Vernon, Texas
Interviewer: Steven Gamble
Length: 1 hour 20 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Early sports participation (1917),
Clarendon Junior College,
Outstanding players,
Amarillo team (1920s),
Work for oil company,
Fayetteville, Arkansas team,
Selling Amarillo, Texas team,
Anecdote about Stubby Greer,
Jimmy King,
Trading and drafting players,
Cotton Russel,
Amarillo High School competition,
Community support,
Football plays,
Rules,
Eligibility,
Injured at Texas Christian University,
Blair Cherry,
Amarillo competition (1920).
Tape 1, Side 2: Cal Farley’s semi-pro team,
Panhandle and Pampa, Texas facilities,
Carnegie Indians,
Vernon, Texas baseball club (1946),
Vernon rivalry,
Fights at games,
Midland Indian owner,
Attendance at Vernon games,
Fireworks,
Demonstrations,
Finances of Vernon club,
Affiliated players,
Salaries,
Contact with ex-players,
Hiring Cubans cheaply,
Organized labor,
Vernon rivals,
Dealing for players.
Tape 2, Side 1: Buying players,
Finances,
Selling players,
Trading players,
Players and community,
Signing Marshall Eberson,
Obnoxious players,
Natural ability,
Vernon baseball spring training,
Mission competition,
Driving baseball bus,
Lessened baseball interest.
Tape 2, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1915-1950s
Bulk Dates: 1915-1950s
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