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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1949

Page

21

Frank Medina Leads Southwest Trainers Association Emergence

Frank Medina UT trainer emerges as a central figure in college sports medicine as the Southwest Trainers Association forms with leaders from Texas Oklahoma New Mexico and Arizona. The group aims to elevate treatment standards and collaborate with national bodies while Medina previews a growing alliance and his clinical approach to ankle sprains sacroiliac issues and general care.

Frank Medina Ben Proctor Joe Arnold Ben Procter Wojecki Eddie Wojecki Rice Institute Southwest Trainers Association Sam Langford University of Arkansas Langford Delmar Brown Baylor Wayne Rudy SMU Bill Dayton Texas A&m Bill Tulane Blaine Rideout Aggie Nebraska Texas Oklahoma New Mexico Arizona Southeastern Loop STA Barley Horse Friendly Frank

SMU Players Hold Meeting as Coaches Excluded

SMU football players held a Wednesday meeting with coaches barred and then sprinted through a strenuous workout ahead of the Kentucky game. Doak Walker, a captain, was hospitalized with influenza and will miss the Kentucky contest.

D. AS Southern Methodist University Kentucky Doak Walker Dick McKissack Thera Kennetucky Doak

Crosby’s Son Gary Out for Bel larmine Varsity Grid

Gary Crosby, son of Bing Crosby, is sidelined from Bel larmine Prep football due to an injury. The California school confirms his absence from the varsity squad as team plans adjust.

Bing Gridder Gary Crosby Bellarmine Prep California

SMU Coach Matty Bell Won't Quit, Mouzon Calls Rumor Bunk

Dr. E D Mouzon SMU athletic council chairman says reports Matty Bell will resign after the season are false and bunk He notes Russell signed a seven year deal July 1 1949 and says Russell did not take Vanderbilt job because he lacked a long term contract

Dallas E. D. Mouzon Southern Methodist University Matty Bell H. N Rusty) Russell Matty Vanderbilt Mouzon Russell SMU Newsmen

Schreiner Homecoming Day Set In Kerrville

Schreiner Institute plans Homecoming Day on November 4 in Kerrville. Bully Gilstrap returns to greet former Mountaineer lettermen at 1 to 6 pm Open House, followed by a banquet, then a non conference football game against Southwest Texas Junior College at Antler Stadium. W C Weir and the coaching staff will attend.

Keyraville Sy Cc Gilstrap Schreiner Institute Kerrville Schreiner Mountaineer J. J. Delaney Southwest Texas Junior College Uvalde Antler Stadium W. C. Weir Institute Leo Daniels Rex Kelly Ted Oer F. H. Junkin

Steer Harriers In Meet Today

Texas cross country hosts North Texas in the season opener at 2 45 p m on a 2 7 mile course from 2nd Street and East Avenue to Memorial Stadium. Captain Dick Brooks leads UT with Don Edwards and Ben Sparks pacing the Eagles. A return meet is set for Oct 28 in Denton.

Austin University of Texas North Texas North Texas Eagles Longhorn 2&Th Street East Avenue Memorial Stadium Froggie Lovvorn Dick Brooks Lytle Tom Rogers Childress Don Sparks Fort Worth Lowell Hawkinson Rockford, Ill Walter Broemer Jamis Caruthers San Antonio Neil Caldwell Boling Don Edwards Ben Sparks Eagle Squad Denton

Mancuso Released As Mission Skipper

Gus Mancuso, former National League catcher, was released as manager of the San Antonio Missions of the Texas League. William Byrd cited missed playoffs in two seasons and noted Mancuso would be replaced after the upcoming National Baseball Association meeting in Baltimore.

San Antonio Gus Mancuso San Antonio Missions William Byrd Gus National Baseball Association Baltimore

Baggett Galvan Battle Tonight In Main Event

A Mexico vs Dallas showdown headlines the City Coliseum card as Otilio Galvan faces Buddy Baggett in a 10 round main event. Reduced prices apply while ringside seats stay at two dollars. under 16 admitted for fifty cents.

Mexico Dallas City Coliseum Otilio Galvan James Buddy) Baggett Baggett Austin Galvan San Antonio Coahuila Nuevo Leon Lenny Alvarez Tito Rivas Rivas

Tripucka Dropped by Eagles to Strengthen Roster

Philadelphia Eagles placed Frank Tripucka on waivers to free a roster spot and bolster the injured fullback corps by recalling Ben Kisk. Coach Earle Neale noted Tripucka saw no regular season action and two veterans, Tommy Thompson and Bill Mackrides, remained ahead on the QB depth chart.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Eagles National Football League Frank Tripucka Notre Dame Earle Greasy) Neale Tripucka Ben Kisk Misk Eagles Neale Tommy Thompson Bill Mackrides

Fresh UT Longhorns to Brand Steers Amid Rice Opener

The University of Texas Yearlings open their season Friday at Memorial Stadium against Rice Owlets. Branding will mark freshmen to keep them in the Longhorn fold as Rice’s lineup includes Roden Daniels Westerfer Billund etc. Kickoff is 2 30 p m with admission 1 20 adults 50 cents for students.

University of Texas Rice Owlets Memorial Stadium Steers Longhorn Owlets McNeese Junior College Lake Charles Uthern Methodist University Colts Rice Owlet Don Roden Billy Ed Daniels Kerrville Antlers Weldon Westerfer New Braunfels Roden Jerome Bi Jack Davis Palestine Shorthorns Owls T Jones Childress Gib Dawson Douglas Ariz Bobby Honeycutt Gladewater Tom Stolhandske Baytown

Knott Named Business Manager of Austin Pioneers

Jack Knott was named business manager of the Austin Pioneers to replace Bill Elliott. A native Texan from Dallas, Knott has 20 years in baseball including major leagues and has been a Reds scout for three years. He recently signed a contract with the Big State League club and will assume duties immediately.

Jack Knott Austin Pioneers Bill Elliott Ed Knebel Knott Dallas Knebel Cincinnatii Reds Brownies Chicago White Sox Philadelphia A's Hank Dana

Highland Park Dallas Visits Wichita Falls In Key Week Game

The top Texas schoolboy football clash features Highland Park Dallas traveling to Wichita Falls. Both teams boast strong records with Highland Park's defense allowing only one score against them and both sides aiming to stay undefeated. The weekend schedule lists numerous matches across cities including Dallas Fort Worth Houston San Antonio and El Paso with a mix of high profile and regional games.

Horned Frogs Fort Worth TCU Horned Frog Mississippi Dutch Meyer Orein Browning Arkansas Highland Park Dallas Wichita Falls Coyotes Waco United Lamesa Lubbock Isleta Grand Prairie Highland Burbank San Antonio Kerrville Amarillo Pampa Highland Park Dallas Hollis Okla Quanah Brownfield Levelland Plainview Bowie el Paso Borger Ysleta el Paso High Phoenix Arne Breckenridge Brownwood Mineral Wells Cisco Stephenville Bonham Denison Sherman Gainesville McKinney Greenville Denton Sulphur Springs Texarkana Gladewater South Park Beaumont Marshall Kilgore Longview Tyler Henderson Conroe Lufkin Palestine Bryan Jacksonville Nacogdoches Orange Port Neches San Benito Pasadena Freeport Galveston Galena Park Baytown Texas City Hillsboro Cleburne Austin Temple Ennis Weatherford Waxahachie Victoria Corpus Christi Laredo Kingsville McAllen Harlingen Robstown Edinburg Adamson Crozier Tech Sam Houston Houston Lamar Houston Jefferson San Antonio Harlandale Roswell N. M

Richards Resigns As Bison Manager

Paul Richards submitted his resignation as manager of the Buffalo Bisons, confirming reports from Waxahachie Texas by telephone. This season he guided the Bisons to their first International League pennant in 13 seasons and has been linked to other job openings.

Buffalo N. Y Courier-Express Paul Richards Buffalo Bisons Richards Waxahachie Texas Bisons

Fox hits 30 homers in 12 seasons tied for second place

Jimmy Fox produced 12 seasons with 30 or more home runs, ranking only behind Babe Ruth who had 13 such campaigns. The fact highlights Fox as one of the premier power sluggers of his era, surpassing many peers in sustained power.

Jimmy Fox Babe Ruth

Meyer To Stay As TCU Coach

Meyer denies retirement plans stating he will not resign or quit as Texas Christian University head football coach for 16 seasons. He cites youth and intent to continue battling opponents despite rumors of leaving after his wife’s death and the 1949 season.

Fort Worth Leo Dutch) Meyer Texas Christian University Meyer Horned Frog Dallas News Charles Burton Burton Grand Little Battler Dutch Meyer Othel Abe) Martin Ier Ae Is TCU Star-Telegram

Syracuse Buys Jolly From Tulsa Oilers in 1949 deal

Syracuse announces the conditional sale of Dave Jolly a right handed pitcher from Lees Texas league team to the International League club. Jolly posted 11 wins and 7 losses for the Oilers in the 1949 regular season.

Syracuse JOLLY TULSA Okla Dave Jolly Lees Texas League International League Oilers

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