Hoskins, Homer 1976-08-26
Flip Hoskins discusses his involvement in athletics in the Wichita Falls area, concentrating on semi-pro baseball and the growth in popularity of high school football.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Homer "Flip" Hoskins
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: August 26, 1976
Location: Wichita Falls, Texas
Interviewer: Steven Gamble
Length: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Athletic career,
Minor league baseball teams,
Dusty Bodkis,
Semi-pro baseball,
Compares baseball when he played to baseball today,
Umpire,
Abilene Texas player,
"Dizzy" Dean,
Spring Exhibition competition,
Minor league players,
Scouting,
Wichita Falls Spudders games attendance,
Wichita Falls,
Professional baseball failed,
High school baseball,
Baseball facilities,
Richard Moss.
Tape 1, Side 2: Bill Huff ("Mr. Baseball"),
Wichita Falls Spudders,
Effect of Depression,
Local stockholders,
Money raising,
Front office employee (1946-1950s),
Sherman and Denison as rivals,
Players,
Relationship with church and community,
Residences,
Salaries,
Bonuses (1920s),
Off-season employment.
Tape 2, Side 1: Building Coyote Stadium (1930s),
High school football,
Use of "ringers",
Leo Baldwin,
Football equipment,
Leather helmets,
Sweat shirts,
Pumpkin-shaped ball,
High school football,
Oil town teams,
Rowdy crowds,
Competition,
Return of minor leagues.
Tape 2, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1920s-1950s
Bulk Dates: 1920s-1940s
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