There were two things that trumped everything when I was in school. The
World Series and launching Astronauts into space. Even work placed eased
back during those events.

I can remember as late as 10th grade, that would be '68, our history teacher at NEHS, Colonel Potter, (yes, really) rolling out the TV to watch the Tigers and ??? whoever the Tigers played in the Series that year.

I don't remember space launches in school after Mercury, but then again, during Gemini I was in Catholic school and the nuns wouldn't think of having TV in the room.

I can remember as late as 10th grade, that would be '68, our history teacher
at NEHS, Colonel Potter, (yes, really) rolling out the TV to watch the Tigers
and? whoever the Tigers played in the Series that year.

I don't remember space launches in school after Mercury, but then again,
during Gemini I was in Catholic school and the nuns wouldn't think of having
TV in the room.
That would have been the 1968 World Series. Denny McLain had 31 wins!
Detroit won the series.

That would have been the 1968 World Series. Denny McLain had 31 wins!
Detroit won the series.

Who'd they play? We watched almost every game in history class, but for the life of me I can't remember the otther team. Interesting that it was mostly day games then too.

Who'd they play? We watched almost every game in history class, but for the life of me I can't remember the otther team. Interesting that it was mostly day games then too.

St. Louis Cardinals, if memory serves me right. Beat Bob Gibson in game 7.

Jan and Jill? Maybe?

That sounds right. They were probably 6 or eight years older than me but I've always been a fan of the "more mature" ladies!

I don't remember space launches in school after Mercury, but then again, during Gemini I was in Catholic school and the nuns wouldn't think of having TV in the room.

At St. James, we watched a lot of the NASA launches. I was sitting in class when they set foot on the Moon. I still remember that grainy 300 lb. television on the gun metal stand. You guys must have had Carmelite nuns. Hard core to the bone, they are! :^)

Who'd they play?
St. Louis!

At St. James, we watched a lot of the NASA launches. I was sitting in class when they set foot on the Moon. I still remember that grainy 300 lb. television on the gun metal stand. You guys must have had Carmelite nuns. Hard core to the bone, they are! :^)

???? The first moon landing was in July at night time CDT. Unless you were in night summer school that must have been one of the five other visits to the moon.

Our penguins were Sisters of Mercy.

Yep...my memory seems to as grainy as that old tv. Must have been a special "rerun". Our penguins were Sisters of (No) Mercy too.

A little off the subject, skyrick, but can you imagine one of your nun/teacher's reaction if a cell phone would have gone off during class? Or if someone would have actually answered theirs? I still have scars from just passing a note!

Who'd they play? We watched almost every game in history class, but for the life of me I can't remember the otther team. Interesting that it was mostly day games then too.

I miss day games. Regular season or post season. Would go into the Capitol Hill Sports Center and they had a portable t.v. on the counter showing a game. Of course those guys in there in the daytime were gamblers.

Who'd they play? We watched almost every game in history class, but for the life of me I can't remember the otther team. Interesting that it was mostly day games then too.

I miss day games. Regular season or post season. Would go into the Capitol Sports Center and they had a portable t.v. on the counter showing a game. Of course those guys in there in the daytime were gamblers.

At St. James, we watched a lot of the NASA launches. I was sitting in class when they set foot on the Moon. I still remember that grainy 300 lb. television on the gun metal stand. You guys must have had Carmelite nuns. Hard core to the bone, they are! :^)
Just curious but did you live close to the Saint James Catholic School??? I did was why I was wondering... In fact I watched them build it from the time of ground breaking!!

Hey Papa....They didn't have doubleheaders in the World Series! :smile:
You know, double post, double....

Hey Papa....They didn't have doubleheaders in the World Series! :smile:
You know, double post, double....

What was that?

What was that?

What was that?

What was that?

Pay no attention to the man behind the mirror.
Pay no attention to the man........................

Okay, okay. Sorry for the diversion. I miss the day games too. I also clearly remember the TV's being rolled into the classroom to catch the daytime series games. I also remember watching LBJ give a talk to students about the importance of schooling, etc. His daughter, Lucie, was on with him and she talked too. It just doesn't seem like that long ago.

Yep...my memory seems to as grainy as that old tv. Must have been a special "rerun". Our penguins were Sisters of (No) Mercy too.

A little off the subject, skyrick, but can you imagine one of your nun/teacher's reaction if a cell phone would have gone off during class? Or if someone would have actually answered theirs? I still have scars from just passing a note!

How about if someone would have smarted off to the teacher, like I've heard kids nowadays?

Father Micheliska would have his paddle on your ass in a heartbeat!

Pay no attention to the man behind the mirror.
Pay no attention to the man........................

Okay, okay. Sorry for the diversion. I miss the day games too. I also clearly remember the TV's being rolled into the classroom to catch the daytime series games. I also remember watching LBJ give a talk to students about the importance of schooling, etc. His daughter, Lucie, was on with him and she talked too. It just doesn't seem like that long ago.

It wasn't! It was only...oh!!...45 years ago...hmmm

It wasn't! It was only...oh!!...45 years ago...hmmm

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Hey, I've still got a messed up Knuckle from Sister Pendleton...Oh wait a minute...It was Mrs. Pendleton in Typing class and she slapped me across the Knuckles with a pointer...OKC Public Schools....11th grade....1962-1963. Learned how to type though......She wasn't the least bit worried either....If you guys will read the paper today you'll see where at Jefferson Middle School some mother made a citizens arrest on another child for cutting part of her SON'S pony tail ....Man, I can't begin to wonder what would of happened back in the 50's and 60's....
We put Rocks in Snowballs????Carltonskeeper's best friend jumped on my back and caught a real sharp pencil in a place he shouldn't have...Plus a fight incurred.....Man, when do you let your kids settle their disputes (w/o guns though) by themselves. I remember Coach Brown making you put on the gloves and "duke" it out until he decided you had had enough.....and then you got how many swats he wanted to give you....You'd go home (once) and tell your parents....He's apologize and then bust you again....Loved High School though...wouldn't mind doing it all over again (not as a teacher though).... Sorry I got off topic. Really sorry I missed the meeting today. Had a death in the family and there were too many folks from across the country here.....My brother-in-law:...CHHS Graduate (1960)....wasn't quite expecting this one ....Good guy married to a great woman...(my sister)....48 years sheesh....she was a tough old gal when we were growing up.....turn off the tears....Thanks guys and Gals....

... If you guys will read the paper today you'll see where at Jefferson
Middle School some mother made a citizens arrest on another child for
cutting part of her SON'S pony tail... Man, I can't begin to wonder what
would of happened back in the 50's and 60's...
The principal would probably have helped hold him down until it was all cut
off.

When I was in 8th grade there was this Indian guy (Claude Tonahma) was growing his hair long. Not a good idea with the many greasers at CHJH in 1969. There were close to 10 guys after the one. He didn't run and fought the scissors, knifes, and a cigarette lighter off.
I had a few "arguments" with the greasers as well. You guys would have not thought I had long hair would you?

Just curious but did you live close to the Saint James Catholic School??? I did was why I was wondering... In fact I watched them build it from the time of ground breaking!!

No, I lived down by 55th and Agnew.

Just curious but did you live close to the Saint James Catholic School??? I did was why I was wondering... In fact I watched them build it from the time of ground breaking!!

I did and still do....live by St James.....where did you live?.

When I was in 8th grade there was this Indian guy (Claude Tonahma) was growing his hair long. Not a good idea with the many greasers at CHJH in 1969. There were close to 10 guys after the one. He didn't run and fought the scissors, knifes, and a cigarette lighter off.
I had a few "arguments" with the greasers as well. You guys would have not thought I had long hair would you?

Small world...grew up down the street from and went from kindergarten thru
12th grade with Claude. Claude wasn't a big fighter but wouldn't run from one.
CHJH had plenty of greasers to go around back then.

gm

CHJH had plenty of greasers to go around back then.

gm

Usually I would be offended by that type of remark. But seeing your user name, osu cowboy, I realize you are a mentality challenged pig farmer........

Usually I would be offended by that type of remark. But seeing your user name, osu cowboy, I realize you are a mentality challenged pig farmer........

I was simply quoting you directly from your post. Yes I'm a cowboy grad and a CHHS grad a little older than yourself. I don't know if your having fun or serious but I'm not gonna trash talk your choice of school (OU). I have througly enjoyed reading the posts on this forum having spent most of my life in south OKC and teaching in one of the southside schools for 27 years. If
you want to start the crap that belongs on the sports blogs then I won't bite.

I was simply quoting you directly from your post. Yes I'm a cowboy grad and a CHHS grad a little older than yourself. I don't know if your having fun or serious but I'm not gonna trash talk your choice of school (OU). I have througly enjoyed reading the posts on this forum having spent most of my life in south OKC and teaching in one of the southside schools for 27 years. If
you want to start the crap that belongs on the sports blogs then I won't bite.
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Easy BIG BOY this is a whole bunch of Southside people just having a good time
with each other. We all joke with each other and are very excited to have you and anyone else that wants to be on this thread....Me, I'm a TEXAS Fan....Sorry Papa....

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Easy BIG BOY this is a whole bunch of Southside people just having a good time
with each other. We all joke with each other and are very excited to have you and anyone else that wants to be on this thread....Me, I'm a TEXAS Fan....Sorry Papa....

That's great to hear if that's the case. I no doubt know some of the people
posting and older/younger... brothers/sisters. I wouldn't trade growing up on the southside for anything. About the only thing I didn't enjoy was the Redskins football streak from 69-71 plus part of 72 I think. 0-40 something.

I did and still do....live by St James.....where did you live?.
James Drive, same as 41st and Blackweder!! Lived on S.W 34th just East of Douglas til I was 6 then moved to James Dr, til I was 20 years old!! Heronville, Rancho Village and then U.S. Grant 7th through the 12th!!!

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Easy BIG BOY this is a whole bunch of Southside people just having a good time
with each other. We all joke with each other and are very excited to have you and anyone else that wants to be on this thread....Me, I'm a TEXAS Fan....Sorry Papa....

Hey! There's Northsiders here too!

!!!! You're a LongWhore fan??!! I have some respect for you (less now, now that I know this) so I'll hold my tongue.

They'd let us watch the World Series day games when I was in school. The best was in 1960, watching Mazeroski's home run beat the Yankees. I must have been in Mrs Rucker's 5th Grade at Nichols Hills. No, not rich, we had a house with one car garage, 1 phone, 1 TV, 1 bathroom, and I had a younger and older sister...we lived in OKC between Britton & Nichols Hills.

The hero of the '68 World Series (I'm a lifelong Cards fan) was Mickey Lolich, not Denny McLain.

Born in 1950, I don't remember radio shows, but I love old radios, have a couple I need fixed. Great memories of sitting next to my Grampa's big floor model twisting the dial slowly to hear distant places like New Orleans and Chicago and Denver. Would love a working old floor radio...but I'd love a working '67 GTO or even a '71 Fiat 850 Spider, my favorite fun car to drive.

I am really a fan for whoever I'm rooting for at the time....Love to watch the game when Dallas Plays Eagles...but, about 12-13 years ago I was in the wholesale Grocery business and I guy from back east was doing everything in his power to buy from us. One day we were talking Little League Baseball and he asked if I had ever heard of (going to misspell it) Carl Yastremski?...Of course who hadn't....The Great Yaz was this guys Father-in-law....He had autograph baseballs sent to my son and his friends....who did Yaz-whatever play for anyway?????

I was simply quoting you directly from your post. Yes I'm a cowboy grad and a CHHS grad a little older than yourself. I don't know if your having fun or serious but I'm not gonna trash talk your choice of school (OU). I have througly enjoyed reading the posts on this forum having spent most of my life in south OKC and teaching in one of the southside schools for 27 years. If
you want to start the crap that belongs on the sports blogs then I won't bite.

never ever take anything on this web seriously.

... who did Yaz-whatever play for anyway?
He took Ted Williams place in left field at Fenway. He was a Redsox.

He took Ted Williams place in left field at Fenway. He was a Redsox.

who were they???I'm Serious....I know names in baseball but, that is it....I can tell you about Kress, Woolworth's, K-Mart, TG&Y and so on...Not sports though...

The Boston Redsox.

who were they???I'm Serious....I know names in baseball but, that is it....I can tell you about Kress, Woolworth's, K-Mart, TG&Y and so on...Not sports though...

You said you worked at TG&Y for sometime. I spent a couple of years at the
29th and May store. Don't remember the manager but I think the assisstant was a J. Knorr who moved to 74th store possibly in 72 maybe? I enjoyed working there, CHHS and Grant kids working side by side.

Who was Crusader Rabbit's sidekick?

Who was Crusader Rabbit's sidekick? I remember Crusader Rabbit but, can't recall his pard. I want to remember.

I remember Crusader Rabbit but, can't recall his pard. I want to remember.

Rags! Ragland Tiger.

I remember Crusader Rabbit but, can't recall his pard. I want to remember.

Why that was Rags, Ragland T Tiger, helping him fight off the evil Dudley Nightshade. YouTube - Crusader Rabbit Crusade 1 Episode 02 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMyhH81IV9o&feature=related)

Crusader Rabbit was the first animated program made for television.

Crusader Rabbit was the first animated program made for television.

I remember in the early '60s a cartoon show that came on weekdays just before the 6:00 News. It showed Crusader Rabbit and Tom Terrific cartoons. Tom Terrific had a funnel for a hat.

Rags! Ragland Tiger. Thanx..

Why that was Rags, Ragland T Tiger, helping him fight off the evil Dudley Nightshade. YouTube - Crusader Rabbit Crusade 1 Episode 02 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMyhH81IV9o&feature=related) Did Crusader and Rags change appearances in later episodes?

James Drive, same as 41st and Blackweder!! Lived on S.W 34th just East of Douglas til I was 6 then moved to James Dr, til I was 20 years old!! Heronville, Rancho Village and then U.S. Grant 7th through the 12th!!!

I lived on 38 th just east of Douglass - Kindergarten, then moved to 26th and Blackwelder - Heronville and Capitol Hill Jr.. The back to 43 and Rancho Drive went to Capitol Hill graduated in 73

I lived on 38 th just east of Douglass - Kindergarten, then moved to 26th and Blackwelder - Heronville and Capitol Hill Jr.. The back to 43 and Rancho Drive went to Capitol Hill graduated in 73
Obviously you lived right around the corner from me! Do you still live at 43rd and Ranch? If so, would you mind telling me what years you've lived there to see if we were both in the neighborhood at the same yime! I lived on James Dr. from Dec. 1953 til May of 1968!! I think I knew every neighbor and kid in the vicinity....

I remember in the early '60s a cartoon show that came on weekdays just before the 6:00 News. It showed Crusader Rabbit and Tom Terrific cartoons. Tom Terrific had a funnel for a hat.

Introduced by our local Tom Paxton. Tom's nephew lived on the next block from me.

Obviously you lived right around the corner from me! Do you still live at 43rd and Ranch? If so, would you mind telling me what years you've lived there to see if we were both in the neighborhood at the same yime! I lived on James Dr. from Dec. 1953 til May of 1968!! I think I knew every neighbor and kid in the vicinity....

Moved there in 1970...I will send you a private message

Introduced by our local Tom Paxton. Tom's nephew lived on the next block from me.

Yep, TP. I couldn't remember his name. I think he also threw in some Mr Magoo and Dick Tracy cartoons too. Didn't he have a mid-day show before Dannysday was created? Seem to remember the TP Show. Or was that the cartoon show?

Yep, TP. I couldn't remember his name. I think he also threw in some Mr Magoo and Dick Tracy cartoons too. Didn't he have a mid-day show before Dannysday was created? Seem to remember the TP Show. Or was that the cartoon show?

Used to watch Tom while at home from school for lunch. Three Stooges and Foreman Scotty were after school fare. Saw the show when Orville faahted, then watched Jack Ogle lose it and laugh himself silly when he signed off the late news with "and good night Orville, where ever you are"

Oh, that reminds me of the newscast when Bob Barry Sr. misspoke and said "farting linebacker" and never missed a beat. But Linda Cavanaugh, who could always get his goat, said going into the break, "well we all now know a position you wouldn't ever want to play behind". And everyone broke up. This was way before the "laughing man".

Gail Storm was the star in "My Little Margie" but, what was the story line?...I only remember something about a boat....No, not the Love Boat....Another one is what did Sky King do for a living?...I know he flew a plane but was he just a pilot?.....Fury:....Now there was an action packed show....Every young boy wanted a wild Stallion to be his own horse....But is ranching all it was about???
Spin and Marty :.....any of you new guys remember them...if so, what was the alternate show when they weren't on?....What show did Spin go to after that one???? What color horse did Marty ride???? Spin didn't care...Marty had to have a certain horse....If you remember the show if took two or three episodes for him to obtain the rights to that horse...

Gail Storm was the star in "My Little Margie" but, what was the story line?...I only remember something about a boat....No, not the Love Boat....Another one is what did Sky King do for a living?...I know he flew a plane but was he just a pilot?.....Fury:....Now there was an action packed show....Every young boy wanted a wild Stallion to be his own horse....But is ranching all it was about???
Spin and Marty :.....any of you new guys remember them...if so, what was the alternate show when they weren't on?....What show did Spin go to after that one???? What color horse did Marty ride???? Spin didn't care...Marty had to have a certain horse....If you remember the show if took two or three episodes for him to obtain the rights to that horse...
My little Margie was a (working Girl) at Fisherman's Wharf going from boat to boat!

Sky King was a pilot flying cocaine in from South America and worked as a Rodeo clown on week-ends!

Not only was it about ranching but also farming, Marijuana growers big time!

Spin & Marty were both "Gay" (not that there is anything wrong with that, per Jerry Seinfeld). Alternative show for Spin & Marty was Pee Wee's Playhouse. Marty always liked Palomino's but rode a gray mule, now Spin he actually didn't ride anything but Black Thoroughbred's and he always rode side-saddle. Spin went on to become the star of the Richard Simmons show..

I hope I answered all these questions right!!!!!!!!

My little Margie was a (working Girl) at Fisherman's Wharf going from boat to boat!

Sky King was a pilot flying cocaine in from South America and worked as a Rodeo clown on week-ends!

Not only was it about ranching but also farming, Marijuana growers big time!

Spin & Marty were both "Gay" (not that there is anything wrong with that, per Jerry Seinfeld). Alternative show for Spin & Marty was Pee Wee's Playhouse. Marty always liked Palomino's but rode a gray mule, now Spin he actually didn't ride anything but Black Thoroughbred's and he always rode side-saddle. Spin went on to become the star of the Richard Simmons show..

I hope I answered all these questions right!!!!!!!!

I knew all those answers I just couldn't think too long ago.

My little Margie was a (working Girl) at Fisherman's Wharf going from boat to boat!

Sky King was a pilot flying cocaine in from South America and worked as a Rodeo clown on week-ends!

Not only was it about ranching but also farming, Marijuana growers big time!

Spin & Marty were both "Gay" (not that there is anything wrong with that, per Jerry Seinfeld). Alternative show for Spin & Marty was Pee Wee's Playhouse. Marty always liked Palomino's but rode a gray mule, now Spin he actually didn't ride anything but Black Thoroughbred's and he always rode side-saddle. Spin went on to become the star of the Richard Simmons show..

I hope I answered all these questions right!!!!!!!!

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You did pretty good you only missed 7 of the 6 questions....Oh yeah, you graduated after I did.....

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You did pretty good you only missed 7 of the 6 questions....Oh yeah, you graduated after I did.....

But a Grant grad none the less (Wait! that should be none the LESS)........:fighting3

Used to watch Tom while at home from school for lunch. Three Stooges and Foreman Scotty were after school fare. Saw the show when Orville faahted, then watched Jack Ogle lose it and laugh himself silly when he signed off the late news with "and good night Orville, where ever you are"
Did you know that ol' Tom P. was a little light in the loafers, that's OK and none of my business. When I was about 11 years old I was a car hop where he frequented. This was like 1958 and he gave me a dollar tip (big bucks back then) and had me give my sister a dollar tip who was the cook at the drive-in!! What does all that mean, absolutely nothing!!!!!!! LOL

Did you know that ol' Tom P. was a little light in the loafers, that's OK and none of my business. When I was about 11 years old I was a car hop where he frequented. This was like 1958 and he gave me a dollar tip (big bucks back then) and had me give my sister a dollar tip who was the cook at the drive-in!! What does all that mean, absolutely nothing!!!!!!! LOL

Heard he had all-boy swim parties at his home in Wildwood Hills.

Heard he had all-boy swim parties at his home in Wildwood Hills. What's wrong with all-boy swim parties? Back in the the day they used to keep boy-girls seperated. Just ..kidding ..(know what ya mean) Where is Wildwood Hills?

Heard he had all-boy swim parties at his home in Wildwood Hills.

You thilly gothip mongers are in for thum BIIIG trouble. :fighting4