Ditto DTA kennels. Mr. Mims was one of the few that could deal with Bass. May have been because Mr. Mims was a Boxer in his younger days so had something in common. Might have helped and give good coaching advice to Bass' Son. First time I ever saw Bass was when myself and brother went to a Boxing club over in Florence S.C. Bass' son was sparing that day, and also a young upcoming heavy weight, Weldon Benton. Weldon Benton lost the main Golden Gloves event to Ken Norton. Ken Norton went on to be a tough Pro Heavy weight, giving Ali one or two of his hardest bouts.

Mr. Mims got dogs direct from Bass and Miss Marlowe and knew what was the best breeding's of the Red Boy stock. Ever talk to him, fix you a long sipping drink. He loves to talk dogs. He was also good friends with Mr. M. Gainey who had some good straight bred Red Boy dogs and Red Boy Jocko crosses. He and Mr. Mims may have did some dog dealings. Only Mr. Mims' would know for sure.

Mr. Mims is a very likeable sorts and can get along with most anyone if you are straight talking with him. One of the best little bitches I ever owned came from Mr. Mims. Shown on most pedigrees as Mims' Sally, later Young's Sally. Mr. Mims gave Sally to G. Cox, Cox always spoke highly of Mr. Mims. Mr. Mims by profession according to G.Cox, was a very specialized wood grader. Could grade the best cuts of various type timber and value of the cuts. Something very few can do today.

When G. Cox quit the dog game he gave Sally to me. Sally was up in age and never could get any pups off My Chuck dog and V. Jackson's Tunney. Did not catch both times. Did get some pups off her when bred to my Young's Winchester dog and J. Spruill's Gr CH Jack dog. My biggest mistake was not breeding her to my Young's Jake dog. 20/20 hindsight can be hell sometimes. LOL

When you are dealing with Mr. Mims you are dealing with one of the top dog men of my time era. He has the dogs he says he has. Pedigrees are right on. Cheers