Ochs, Herman 1976-07-12

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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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