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The youngest member of the U.S. track and field Olympic team, Jones earlier became the first American high schooler to reach the Games’ 100-meter finals since Glendale (Calif.) High senior Frank Wycoff managed the feat in 1928. Competing against the elite sprinters of the world, Jones finished sixth. An article by Billy Dale- A tribute…
Todd Hunt notified TLSN that Carter Hill has passed away. Todd said: “All, We have lost Longhorn Carter Hill. Carter passed away on April 4th. Carter leaves behind his wife, 2 sons and a daughter. Carter was an offensive lineman of the class of 1984 football team and discus thrower for the University of Texas at Austin.” Lance Seach says “Could…
TED Gorski’s Eulogy By Jim Bayless Tina, Susanna and James, it is an honor to be with you and Ted’s former teammates, protégés, doubles partners, flummoxed opponents and other friends at this time and place. It makes me smile to remember and celebrate his life and his considerable impact on many, not least me. When…
OBITUARY T (James C.) Jones JANUARY 10, 1931 – SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 T.Jones (James C Jones), 89, born on a farm in Childress, TX, passed away on September 15, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 44 years and the love of his life, Phyllis Jones, formerly of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; son, Micheal J Jones of…
Joe Nobis drowned while swimming near Mansfield Dam in 1968. Tommy Nobis was his older brother. Joe was a member of the 1967 football recruiting class at UT Austin. If he had survived, Joe would have contributed to two national football championships. Barbara Wainscott Tommy Nobis asked Loyd (my husband) to go with him to…
Former Texas coach Cliff Gustafson to be eulogized at where else: Disch-Falk Field Story by Kirk Bohls, Austin American-Statesman • Yesterday 4:12 PM The family of Cliff Gustafson will hold a celebration of the life of the legendary Texas baseball coach next week at UFCU Disch-Falk Field. The services will be held at 3 p.m….