The 1949 NCAA gymnastics championships were contested at the seventh annual National Collegiate Athletic Association-sanctioned men's gymnastics championships to determine the team and individual national champions of men's collegiate gymnastics among its member programs in the United States.[2]
| 1949 | |
_(14597912639).jpg) Gymnasium for Men, site of the 1949 NCAA gymnastics championships | |
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Sport | Collegiate gymnastics |
| Location | Berkeley, California |
| Date | April 16, 1949 |
| Administrator | National Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Host(s) | University of California, Berkeley |
| Venue(s) | Gymnasium for Men |
| Participants | 12 teams[a] |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Temple (1st title) |
| 1st runners-up | Minnesota |
| 2nd runners-up | Illinois |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Attendance | 4,500[1] |
| All-Around Champion | Joe Kotys, Kent State (1035) |
The championships were hosted by the University of California, Berkeley at Gymnasium for Men in Berkeley, California.[3]
Defending champions Penn State were bested by Maximillian Younger-led Temple. It was the Owls' first team gymnastics championship.
The individual all-around championship was won by Joe Kotys from Kent State.
Team results
editThe table below reflects the official NCAA record books. However, newspaper recaps of the event reported 15 total teams with additional participation from Arizona, San Jose State, and Stanford who all reportedly scored 0 points.[4][5][6] Some coverage reported Minnesota scoring 19 points,[1][7] while another had major differences including overall placement.[4]
| Rank | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
 |
Temple | 28 |
 |
Minnesota | 18 |
 |
Illinois | 17.5 |
| 4 | California | 17 |
| Kent State | ||
| 6 | Michigan State | 15 |
| 7 | USC | 14.5 |
| 8 | Army | 11 |
| 9 | Michigan | 10 |
| 10 | UCLA | 3 |
| 11 | Colorado | 2 |
| 12 | Occidental | 1 |
Individual event finals
editMedalists
edit| Event[6][8][9] | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual All-Around | Joe Kotys, Kent State (1035) | Mel Stout, Michigan State (1025) | Bob Stout, Temple (1003) |
| Side Horse[b] | Joe Berenato, Temple (270) | Harry Shuler, USC (266) | Joe Kotys, Kent State (264) |
| Parallel Bars | Joe Kotys, Kent State Mel Stout, Michigan State (274) |
— | Frank Dolan, Illinois (270) |
| Horizontal Bar | Bob Stout, Temple (277) | John Hodes, Army (275) | Mel Stout, Michigan State (270) |
| Trampoline | Edsel Buchanan, Michigan (275) | Gay Hughes[c], Illinois (268) | Charles Lucchesi, California (257) |
| Tumbling | Charlie Thompson[d], California (286) | Jim Peterson, Minnesota (265) | Charles Lucchesi, California (264) |
| Rope Climb | Ken Foreman, USC (3.4 sec.) | Bob Pearce, USC (4.2 sec.) | Bob Howell, California (4.4 sec.) |
| Flying Rings | Jerry Todd, USC (276) | Lewis Jamison, Army (273) | Donald Hedstrom, Minnesota (256) |
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ As reflected in the NCAA Record Book. Newspaper articles state participation from 15 teams. Arizona, San Jose State, and Stanford all reportedly scored 0 points.
- ^ Currently known as Pommel Horse
- ^ As reflected in the NCAA Record Book. Illinois has also referenced him as Gaylord Hughes.[10]
- ^ As reflected in the NCAA Record Book. California has also referenced him as Chuck Thompson[11] and newspapers have referenced him as Charles Thompson.[12]
References
edit- ^ a b "Kotys Gives Kent State U Fourth Spot In NCAA Test". Akron Beacon Journal. April 18, 1949. p. 25. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ^ "National Collegiate Men's Gymnastics Championships" (PDF). ncaa.org. 2023. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
- ^ "SC Star Aims for Rope Climb Record In US Gym Meet". Berkeley Daily Gazette. April 14, 1949. p. 17. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ^ a b "Gym Meet Won by Temple; Muir Places". Pasadena Star-News. April 17, 1949. p. 44. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ^ "College Sports". Berkeley Daily Gazette. April 18, 1949. p. 13. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ^ a b "Temple Takes NCAA Gym Title". The Philadelphia Inquirer. April 18, 1949. pp. 25–26. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ^ "Temple Gymnasts Win NCAA Crown". Courier-Post. April 18, 1949. p. 21. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ^ "Bear Tumbler Retains Title". Oakland Tribune. April 17, 1949. p. 23A. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ^ "Sets New Record In 20-Foot-Rope Climb". The Indianapolis Star. April 17, 1949. p. 6, Sec. 7. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ^ "Fighting Illini Gymnastics 2024 Men's Gymnastics Record Book" (PDF). fightingillini.com. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ^ "CHUCK THOMPSON". calbears.com. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ^ "Penn State Wins, Temple 2d In NCAA Title Gym Meet". The Philadelphia Inquirer. March 28, 1948. p. 4S. Retrieved May 3, 2024.