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1949 McMurry Indians football team

The 1949 McMurry Indians football team represented McMurry College—now known as McMurry University—as a member of the Texas Conference during the 1949 college football season. Led by third-year head coach Wilford Moore, the Indians compiled an overall record of 8–2–1 with a mark of 4–0–1 in conference play, winning the Texas Conference title.[1] McMurry was invited to the Oleander Bowl, where the Indians defeated Missouri Valley. The team played home games at Fair Park Stadium in Abilene, Texas.

1949 McMurry Indians football
Texas Conference champion
Oleander Bowl champion
Oleander Bowl, W 19–13 vs. Missouri Valley
ConferenceTexas Conference
Record8–2–1 (4–0–1 Texas)
Head coach
Home stadiumFair Park Stadium
Seasons
← 1948
1950 →
1949 Texas Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
McMurry $ 4 – 0 – 1 8 – 2 – 1
Texas A&I 3 – 2 – 0 8 – 2 – 0
Howard Payne 3 – 2 – 0 6 – 5 – 0
Austin 3 – 2 – 0 5 – 5 – 0
Abilene Christian 1 – 4 – 0 3 – 6 – 0
Southwestern (TX) 0 – 4 – 1 3 – 7 – 2
  • $ – Conference champion

Schedule edit

DateTimeOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 178:00 p.m.at Tulsa*
L 26–2710,000[2][3][4]
September 24at West Texas State*
W 34–7[5]
October 18:00 p.m.at Corpus Christi*
W 58–12[6][7][8]
October 8at Mississippi Southern*
L 32–5510,000[9]
October 158:00 p.m.Texas A&I
  • Fair Park Stadium
  • Abilene, TX
W 39–14[10][11]
October 228:00 p.m.Abilene Christian
  • Fair Park Stadium
  • Abilene, TX
W 21–010,000[12][13]
October 298:30 p.m.at Austin
W 34–19[14][15]
November 5vs. Sul Ross
W 46–207,000[16][17]
November 118:00 p.m.Howard Payne 
  • Fair Park Stadium
  • Abilene, TX
W 27–6[18][19]
November 19at Southwestern (TX)
T 20–20[20][21]
January 22:00 p.m.vs. Missouri Valley*
W 19–137,500[22][23][24]
  • *Non-conference game
  •  Homecoming
  • All times are in Central time

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References edit

  1. ^ "Texas Conference Gridiron Figures". Austin American-Statesman. Austin, Texas. November 21, 1949. p. 13. Retrieved June 6, 2020 – via Newspapers.com  .
  2. ^ Charvat, Jack (September 16, 1949). "TU Faces Rough Test in Opener". Tulsa Tribune. Tulsa, Oklahoma. p. 35. Retrieved March 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  3. ^ Turner, John H. (September 18, 1949). "Hurricane Finally Win One: 27 To 26". Tulsa Sunday World. Tulsa, Oklahoma. p. 1, sports section. Retrieved March 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  4. ^ Turner, John H. (September 18, 1949). "Hurricane Wins (continued)". Tulsa Sunday World. Tulsa, Oklahoma. p. 2, sports section. Retrieved March 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  5. ^ Cooke, Bob (September 25, 1949). "Mighty McMurry Bumps Surprised Buffs, 34-7". Abilene Reporter-News. Abilene, Texas. p. 16. Retrieved March 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  6. ^ McNair, Dalmon (October 1, 1949). "Indians Clash With Tarpons". Corpus Christi Caller-Times. Corpus Christi, Texas. p. 3B. Retrieved March 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  7. ^ "Football". Corpus Christi Caller-Times. Corpus Christi, Texas. October 1, 1949. p. 5B. Retrieved March 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  8. ^ Terrell, Roy (October 2, 1949). "McMurry Buries Tarpons, 58-12". Corpus Christi Caller-Times. Corpus Christi, Texas. p. 1D. Retrieved March 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  9. ^ "Southerners conquer McMurry, 55 to 32". The Abilene Reporter-News. October 9, 1949. Retrieved March 31, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ Francis, Buck (October 15, 1949). "Indians, Hogs Collide In Important Contest". Abilene Reporter-News. Abilene, Texas. p. 5. Retrieved March 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  11. ^ Holt, Corlis (October 16, 1949). "Indians Cop Conference Opener 39-14". Abilene Reporter-News. Abilene, Texas. p. 14. Retrieved March 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  12. ^ Kellam, George (October 22, 1949). "Indians Renew Rivalry With ACC Tonight". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Fort Worth, Texas. p. 10. Retrieved March 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  13. ^ Kellam, George (October 23, 1949). "Rowland, Indians Trim ACC, 21-0". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Fort Worth, Texas. p. 6, section 2. Retrieved March 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  14. ^ "Kangaroos Try McMurry '11'". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Fort Worth, Texas. October 29, 1949. p. 10. Retrieved March 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  15. ^ Francis, Buck (October 30, 1949). "Indians Subdue Kangaroos, 34-19". Abilene Reporter-News. Abilene, Texas. p. 14. Retrieved March 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  16. ^ Gregston, Gene (November 4, 1949). "Miners Host Tech Saturday". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Fort Worth, Texas. p. 15. Retrieved March 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  17. ^ "Indians Thump Lobos, 46-20". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Fort Worth, Texas. November 6, 1949. p. 3, section 2. Retrieved March 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  18. ^ "Homecoming Slated At McMurry College". The Hamlin Herald. Hamlin, Texas. November 11, 1949. p. 6. Retrieved March 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  19. ^ "Tribe Thumps Howard Payne". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Fort Worth, Texas. November 12, 1949. p. 11. Retrieved March 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  20. ^ "Indians, Pirate Clash At Georgetown Tonight". Abilene Reporter-News. Abilene, Texas. November 19, 1949. p. 5. Retrieved March 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  21. ^ Francis, Buck (November 20, 1949). "Fumbling Indians Settle For Tie With Bucs, 20-20". Abilene Reporter-News. Abilene, Texas. p. 12. Retrieved March 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  22. ^ "Second Oleander Bowl Game To Climax Holidays on Island". The Galveston Daily News. Galveston, Texas. January 2, 1950. p. 1. Retrieved March 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  23. ^ "Two (continued)". The Galveston Daily News. Galveston, Texas. January 3, 1950. p. 9. Retrieved March 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  24. ^ "The Vikes Beaten". Kansas City Times. Kansas City, Missouri. Associated Press. January 3, 1950. p. 19. Retrieved March 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
  25. ^ "McMurry University Football Record Book" (PDF). Abilene, Texas: McMurry University Athletics. July 30, 2022. p. 52. Retrieved March 15, 2024.


 

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