Hasse, Warren 1976-07-13

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Warren Hasse discusses West Texas and New Mexico athletics.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Warren Hasse

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Date: July 13, 1976

Location: Pampa, Texas

Interviewer: Steven Gamble

Length: 1 hour, 45 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Personal background, Born, Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin, World War II, Aviation instructor, Newspaperman, Pampa Texas, Local newspaper, Sports editor, Broadcasting, West Texas-New Mexico League baseball, High school sports, Managing editor, West Texas baseball, Class B league, Little league, Lubbock Texas, Pampa, Business manager, Players, Black players, Effect on attendance, Fan support, Manager Seitz, Concession money, Advertising, Facilities, Broadcasting, Official scoring, Gambling, Penalties, Colorful players, Memorable games, Memorable plays.

Tape 1, Side 2: West Texas baseball (continued), Effect of light air, Umpires, Pampa basketball, High school coach, Players, Fan support, Integration, Facilities, Fan attendance, Rivalries, Memorable games, Championship, Top players, New Mexico basketball, Rule differences, Hobbs team, Pampa football, Top players, Rivalry with basketball, Fan support, Pampa band, Football, Rivalries, Coaches.

Tape 2, Side 1: Pampa football (again), Memorable games, Optimist Club, Spring practice, 5-A league possibility, Facilities, West Texas State University, Game broadcasts, Football, Growth and decline, Top players, Rivalry with Texas Tech University, Football games, Contract ended, Recruiting.

Tape 2, Side 2: West Texas State University (continued), Recruiting (continued), Joe Kerbel, Coaching career, "Pistol" Pete Pedro, Racial problems, Football, Marriage, Athletes, Graduation rate, Randy Matson.

Range Dates: 1940s-1976

Bulk Dates: 1940s-1960s


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