Childhood Memories of OKC

[Generals64]

Hey, Now we all have to keep on going, I'm not quite as adventurous of some of you. Or, we just didn't try some of those things...lol.....The reason Grant only played in one out of state football game was the year I was a Junior the team demolished the Motel they were staying at..

[Prunepicker]

... The reason Grant only played in one out of state football game was the year I
was a Junior the team demolished the Motel they were staying at...

That was unusual for a public school to play a game in another state. Some of
the private schools played out of state games.

Who'd we play? Tulsa?

[bluedogok]

For a Central Oklahoma public school, it is a bit unusual. Some of the ones near the borders have rivalries with schools across the border. My parents grew up in Altus and Vernon, Texas was a big rival and they still play each other most years. Of course, they are closer to each other than some of the in-state district games.

[The Old Downtown Guy]

Jack had absolutely the best salad dressing in the world.

It was good 60, but so was Nicolosi's Ranch House dressing. I remember Jack's as being creamy with quite a garlic kick to it and the salads having grated chedder sprinkled on. Nicolosi's was lighter with some sweetness, but a tangy finish.

Michael

Pray For World Peace . . . pass it on

[Generals64]

I think Grant played Jacksonville, Texas. The players ripped the sinks off the walls in the bathroom etc.. etc.. Shot themselves in the foot. they didn't get to go again. When thinking about Highschool football...I remember the fights at the round house at Capitol Hill. Most of them were quick but there were plenty.
Huh? red/Gen.......?????

[danielf1935]

My Highschool football and baseball coach (Al Miller) was a product of Capitol Hill, he went on to play a little pro ball in the St. Louis organization, he retired a few years ago from Carl Albert Highschool. Great coach, taught me as much about life as he did sports.

[Generals64]

You know, we're never too old to pay a compliment to our old School teachers. My wife has taught for almost 40 years.....Me I'd already been put in jail if I had to put up with those kids. However, through the entire OKC public School System I learn to read, Write and do the math......My favorite was my Band Director...Mr. Don Todd.....

[Prunepicker]

I think Grant played Jacksonville, Texas. The players ripped the sinks off
the walls in the bathroom etc... Shot themselves in the foot. they didn't
get to go again. When thinking about Highschool football... I remember the
fights at the round house at Capitol Hill. Most of them were quick but there
were plenty. Huh? red/Gen?

Jacksonville, TX! They would have been the Fighting Indians and the
venue was the Tomato Bowl. Did we win?

Those fights were guaranteed at any Generals/Redskins game. By the time
the police got there the fights would break up. You'd think they'd had a
clue by then.

At one game this joker threw a pop bottle cocktail at the church across the
street from the stadium. Methodist? It didn't burn long and we helped put it
out. I think it was just a pop bottle with gasoline.

[Generals64]

Jacksonville, TX! They would have been the Fighting Indians and the
venue was the Tomato Bowl. Did we win?

Those fights were guaranteed at any Generals/Redskins game. By the time
the police got there the fights would break up. You'd think they'd had a
clue by then.

At one game this joker threw a pop bottle cocktail at the church across the
street from the stadium. Methodist? It didn't burn long and we helped put it
out. I think it was just a pop bottle with gasoline.

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way to go REDSKINS.......

[Generals64]

I remember in the 50's and 60's (as in even now) there would be a fight break out simply because someone thought he/she were "tougher" than the little guy or girl and they wanted to show off and beat someone up. Bruises, Scratches and humility is what usually happened and it was usually a one on one, What happened? Now there has to be twenty to fight one and they have to have a gun or a knife ( that they don't really know how to use) and a great big stick.
Then they say "I'm going to kick you &%@. And the first thing they do is hit you in the nose. Do they not know where you &%@ is located?
Fights hurt and nothing comes out of it except torn clothing, humiliation on both sides...Because most generally the big guy beats up the little guy and everyone makes fun of him for whipping up on a little guy....None of it makes sense.........Oh well, COWGIRLS don't cry.

[Prunepicker]

I remember in the 50's and 60's (as in even now) there would be a fight
break out simply because someone thought he/she were "tougher" than the
little guy or girl and they wanted to show off and beat someone up.
Bruises, Scratches and humility is what usually happened and it was usually
a one on one, What happened? Now there has to be twenty to fight one
and they have to have a gun or a knife ( that they don't really know how
to use) and a great big stick.

Then they say "I'm going to kick you &%@. And the first thing they do is
hit you in the nose. Do they not know where you &%@ is located?

Fights hurt and nothing comes out of it except torn clothing, humiliation on
both sides...Because most generally the big guy beats up the little guy and
everyone makes fun of him for whipping up on a little guy... None of it
makes sense... Oh well, COWGIRLS don't cry.

That is a sad editorial of today's young people.

[amstoker]

I grew up in the OKC area as did my dad before me. I remember many of the places and people mentioned here. I actually worked at Molly Murphy's in 1986. I also remember Spring Lake Amusement Park and Frontier City. Other landmark resturaunts I remember: Casa Bonita, Cock of the Walk, Ann's Chicken Fry, Beverly's, and the Split T. My dad was a musician and my godfather owned The Greeks (the place to be in the 1970's). Later my dad owned Bit of Italy over on 29th and the Expressway (I think that was the location).

Anyone old enough to remember a place called the Dungeon on Classen? What about Neptune's Submarine Sandwiches and Sambo's?

[Prunepicker]

Anyone old enough to remember a place called the Dungeon on Classen?
What about Neptune's Submarine Sandwiches and Sambo's?

The Dungeon, I believe was originally an Episcopal Church. After they
moved it became several bars. Beethoven's was one. I can't remember
them all. At one time they had some big rock band acts. Brownsville
Station was one.

I never cared for Neptune's.

Sambo's was a staple for late night coffee. I still have a wooden nickel for
a free cup of coffee. I got it in California in the 60's.

Does anybody remember Nick's Deli just north of 23rd on N. Western? They
had the best sandwiches, ever!

[USG '60]

I grew up in the OKC area as did my dad before me. I remember many of the places and people mentioned here. I actually worked at Molly Murphy's in 1986. I also remember Spring Lake Amusement Park and Frontier City. Other landmark resturaunts I remember: Casa Bonita, Cock of the Walk, Ann's Chicken Fry, Beverly's, and the Split T. My dad was a musician and my godfather owned The Greeks (the place to be in the 1970's). Later my dad owned Bit of Italy over on 29th and the Expressway (I think that was the location).

Anyone old enough to remember a place called the Dungeon on Classen? What about Neptune's Submarine Sandwiches and Sambo's?

Your dad and your God-father were both terrific guys and I enjoyed their hospitality over many years. You told me about your dad in the PM but what happened to OKC's Jimmy the Greek?

[Prunepicker]

Amstoker,
I tried to send you a private message but it didn't work. I'm a pro musician
who goes back a long way. I may have played with your dad, if he was a
jazzer.

Does Baird Jones or Wayne Nichols ring a bell? Larry Skinner? Norma Jean?
Benny Garcia (the world's greatest guitarist)?

[USG '60]

Hey Prune, her dad is Eddie Peak. He certainly did some jazz and I'd bet 50 cents he at least knew Wayne Nichols even if he didn't play with him. I saw him on occasion backing up some of the lady jazz singers back in the '60s and early '70s. He was a terrific keyboardist and entertainer. But I would like to know if she knows what happened to Altice Moore, and if she knew Dean McDanials died a few years ago.

[Prunepicker]

Hey Prune, her dad is Eddie Peak.

I first met Norma Jean at her restaurant in the basement of the Tiffany
apartments in the 70's. "Hoagies". A lot of musicians played there including
Barney Kessel. She was a good vocalist.

My brain doesn't grasp names very well. I may know those people you
mentioned but their names don't ring a bell.

[USG '60]

Hey, Prune, those last 2 are guys that played in Eddie's band at The Greeks. I just remembered that I had seen Eddie playing with Preacher Smith, and I just KNOW you knew Preach. Since you knew Wayne, I'm wondering if you ever knew 2 jazz drummer friends of mine, Bud Moran and Bill English, as they both did stints with him. And, for that matter, Jazzbo Jansen?

[Prunepicker]

Hey, Prune, those last 2 are guys that played in Eddie's band at The Greeks. I
just remembered that I had seen Eddie playing with Preacher Smith, and I
just KNOW you knew Preach. Since you knew Wayne, I'm wondering if you
ever knew 2 jazz drummer friends of mine, Bud Moran and Bill English, as they
both did stints with him. And, for that matter, Jazzbo Jansen?

I knew the Preacher. Played almost everything using the black keys.
Bud and Bill are familiar names. Someone was talking about Jazzbo
yesterday.

[USG '60]

Where was he discussed, you mean here at OKCtalk or in "the real world?" Does anyone know where he is now or did they say? Last I knew he was backing Jerry Fisher in The Fantastics. Either he disappeared or I did. lol

[village idiot]

Any of you guys remember "The Third Avenue Blues Band"? Think they were formerly "The Jades". That was a smokin band. Harold Jones, Harlin Rogers (hamond B-3), Hadley Hawkinsmith, Billy Maxwell plus a couple of horn players. Hadley has been with Neil Diamond for years, I think Jones died a couple of years ago and not sure about the rest. Jones was the main singer but Rogers had some pretty good pipes also. Ive still got and LP album they made. Too bad electronic keyboards put alot of good horn players out of work.

[USG '60]

You betcha. Another great group, indeed. As with all the others, I first met them coz I was selling them their stage duds. Neil somethingornuther was one of the horns but I can't think of the other one.

[Prunepicker]

Where was he discussed...

Somebody mentioned Jazzbo at a gig. Either yesterday afternoon or that
night. It was in passing so I didn't think much of it.

[Prunepicker]

Any of you guys remember "The Third Avenue Blues Band"? Think they were
formerly "The Jades". That was a smokin band. Harold Jones, Harlin Rogers
(hamond B-3), Hadley Hawkinsmith, Billy Maxwell plus a couple of horn
players.

Harold is still alive and well! His band, BLT, was at Maker's last night. Harold
and I go back a ways as does Earl Day & Scotty Scott.

[USG '60]

I met Earl Day in about '78 while he was playing at Mahogany West and he was having a hell of a time keeping Billy Paul perpendicular. Is Trey Burton still in BLT. Wife and I still go see Barbara and Charles at least once a year, but we haven't seen Trey since he quit playing with his folks as a teenager but I know he was in BLT at it's inception but I was not aware that Harold was in it, too. Oh, and I just remember that it was Neil Bloomfield that played horns for Third Avenue...... or at least I THINK that was it. I SURE used to get out more than I do now. Just too oooooold.