Nell, Gordon 1976-07-13
Gordon Nell talks of West Texas baseball, concentrating on the baseball league in and around Borger.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Gordon Nell
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: July 13, 1976
Location: Borger, Texas
Interviewer: Steven Gamble
Length: 30 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Personal history,
Coming to West Texas (1939),
Early teams in Pampa and Borger,
Borger, Texas,
Grover Sykes,
Salaries in early years,
Ownership of team in Borger,
Players,
Memorable,
Ex-major league,
Facilities in Borger,
Rivalries,
Responsibilities as manager,
Team-community relations,
Playing teams from Mexico,
Support from radio and newspaper,
Weather problems,
Special nights for attendance,
Superstitions,
Traveling to games,
Salary maximums,
Types of players,
"Class men",
"Limited service men",
"Rookies",
League presidents,
Opinions on disappearance of baseball in West Texas,
Roy Parker, player,
Teams affiliated with major leagues,
Publication for West Texas Baseball,
Impact of World War II on baseball,
Shutdown (1943-1946).
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1939-1946
Bulk Dates: 1939-1946
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