1949 McMurry Indians football team

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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

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.

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 Paynedagger
  • 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]

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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 Open access icon.
  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 Open access icon.
  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 Open access icon.
  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 Open access icon.
  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 Open access icon.
  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 Open access icon.
  7. ^ "Football". Corpus Christi Caller-Times. Corpus Christi, Texas. October 1, 1949. p. 5B. Retrieved March 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  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 Open access icon.
  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 Open access icon.
  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 Open access icon.
  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 Open access icon.
  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 Open access icon.
  14. ^ "Kangaroos Try McMurry '11'". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Fort Worth, Texas. October 29, 1949. p. 10. Retrieved March 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  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 Open access icon.
  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 Open access icon.
  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 Open access icon.
  18. ^ "Homecoming Slated At McMurry College". The Hamlin Herald. Hamlin, Texas. November 11, 1949. p. 6. Retrieved March 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  19. ^ "Tribe Thumps Howard Payne". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Fort Worth, Texas. November 12, 1949. p. 11. Retrieved March 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  20. ^ "Indians, Pirate Clash At Georgetown Tonight". Abilene Reporter-News. Abilene, Texas. November 19, 1949. p. 5. Retrieved March 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  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 Open access icon.
  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 Open access icon.
  23. ^ "Two (continued)". The Galveston Daily News. Galveston, Texas. January 3, 1950. p. 9. Retrieved March 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  24. ^ "The Vikes Beaten". Kansas City Times. Kansas City, Missouri. Associated Press. January 3, 1950. p. 19. Retrieved March 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  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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