Mariah Press/Productions

01/25/2022

Author, Phil S. Dixon will be making a presentation and signing books at Augustana University, Sioux Falls on Monday, February 21. He will be making a presentation and signing books at the Brookings, South Dakota Public Library on February 22. Further details are forthcoming.

10/30/2021

08/03/2021

PHIL DIXON'S PRESENTATION POSTPONED. Phil S. Dixon's presentation on the 1934 Dizzy and Daffy Dean Tour, scheduled for August 6th has been postponed. We will be rescheduling the presentation in the very near future.

07/13/2021

THE DIZZY AND DAFFY DEAN BARNSTORMING TOUR
Race, Media, and America’s National Pastime

By Phil S. Dixon

Phil S. Dixon, distinguished Baseball Historian will return to Sioux Falls on Friday, August 6. Dixon’s latest publication, The Dizzy and Daffy Dean Barnstorming Tour will be featured at Phil’s appearance in Sioux Falls. Dixon first appeared at Augustana College during the summer of 1988. Phil has been a regular visitor to Sioux Falls over the past thirty years. Phil was last in Sioux Falls in 2016 on his The Kansas City Monarchs in Your Hometown tour. Phil’s presentations highlight the exceptional role that Sioux Falls has played in the performances by African American players in past 125 years. It is a great history and an enjoyable presentation honoring diversity and inclusion.
This year’s appearance is special. Phil is scheduled to be at the Sioux Falls Sunfish game on Friday night, August 6th. The Sunfish play their home games at Ronken Field on the Augustana University Campus. Phil will be signing books, telling stories, and playing the National Anthem prior to the Sioux Falls Sunfish game.
Phil’s presentation will be held in a classroom in the Elmen Center adjacent to Ronken Field.

Phil S. Dixon’s Appearance Schedule:

August 6, 2021

3 P.M. Presentation and Booksigning: Elmen Center Classroom, Augustana University

5 P. M. Book Signing and Game appearance at the Sioux Falls Sunfish game at Ronken Field, Augustana University

02/17/2021

Looking For Rock Rapids, by Dan McKittrick is now available.
Looking for Rock Rapids are accounts of colorful adventures of childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. McKittrick is a South Dakota native, baby boomer. His stories include being a paper boy; working at his parent’s grocery store; cross country skiing on the Big Sioux River; hitchhiking to the West Coast during college; and meeting his wife on an Indian Reservation.
The tales describe a mostly carefree and idyllic childhood and the challenges of moving from town to town. These are stories of honor, sadness, excitement, and love. They are universal and recognizable to us all as we move through the adventure of called life

03/25/2020

Native Hoops: The Rise of American Indian Basketball by Wade Davies.

Mariah Press/Productions is working with the University Press of Kansas on the distribution of Native Hoops in the Upper Midwest Region. The books are in place at independent book stores and outlets throughout the region. The process of placing the books will be completed as travel and distribution restrictions end. You are now able to order the book online through the Mariah Press.com site. You may also contact Mariah Press at 605-367-6913 to order the book.

02/24/2020

In February 1920, the owners of eight independently owned black baseball teams met in Kansas City at the Paseo YMCA and the Negro National League was born.

12/12/2019

Congratulations to Mike Henriksen. The first edition of the First Person is now sold out.

08/14/2019

Charlie Klinker, the Lil' Stinker: A Tale of a Pioneer Mouse, by Randy S. Christensen; Illustrated by Mary Hines Lee is now available. Randy's text retails for $ 16.95. Charlie Klinker is available through mariahpress.com and at bookstores throughout South Dakota. Randy Christensen is currently serving as a historical interpreter at the Saloon No. 10 in Deadwood.

12/15/2018

Please note the the Spirit of SuAnne Big Crow Award video is now available for viewing on the sdsportshistory.com site. Production was carried out by Mariah Press/Productions through the support of Schoenemans and KILI Radio.