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Mount Rushmore of Olympic sprinters. Three our still household names, but Bobby Morrow teeters on anonymity. Even in his home of the RGV and among sports fans. As the summer Olympics are underway, Let’s remember the RGV athlete that captured the world in 1956. Morrow grew up on a B o b b y M o r r o w o n t h e cotton and carrot farm cover of LIFE Magazine outside of San Benito, TX. He played football December of 1956. for the San Benito Special to LFN Greyhounds, but his true Jesse Owens. Bobby prowess was on the sprint Morrow. Carl Lewis. track. Morrow only won Usain Bolt. That’s the
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2 early season races during his sophomore year. He did well at local meets and qualified for the state meet in both the 100y and 220y distances, but did not place at the state meet in either (Track and Field News). Those performances certainly showed a promising high school star that might be looking at a scholarship. But no one would have expected this boy would one day be the fastest human on the planet. In his 11th grade season, Morrow took Texas track by storm with 18 first place
finishes in the 100y and 220y included 1st place in 100y and 3rd in 220y at the State Meet in 1953 (Track and Field News). Now every one could see this kid growing up catching wild rabbits by hand in South Texas was a legitimate sprinting star (Texas Monthly). His senior year featured 17 races and he came first in all of them. Offers came in from power track and field universities. But the San Benito Bullet chose Abilene Christian College for the next phase of this life. Most articles reference
Morrow’s desire to stay in Texas or strong commitment to the Church of Christ being the only to motivations for choosing ACC. While those were very important to Morrow, everyone should know that ACC was a very strong track program at the time. Small yes, but fast. ACC track and field coach, Oliver Jackson, was young and had gone from being a ACC football star and directly into coaching at the same school. Before Morrow came to ACC, Jackson ► CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
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had coached runners to national colligate titles in 1952 and 1954. In college, from 1954 to 1958, Morrow competed in 88 individual races and placed first in 80 of those. During those years he racked up 14 individual national titles and set or matched 8 world records (Track and Field News). A sports illustrated article before the 1956 Summer Olympics records this about Morrow and the opinion of his college coach: “Despite his (Morrow’s) physical education major, he plans to farm rather than coach upon graduation. He believes now, despite his love of running, that he will never compete again once out of college. ACC Coach Oliver Jackson, however, says that if Morrow is drafted for two years in 1958 he almost certainly will continue to run in service competition and be ready for the 1960 Olympics as well. Jackson also believes that if this happens Morrow will become the greatest sprinter the world has ever seen. “He loves to work, and once his starting faults were corrected there wasn’t much else I could do—except sit back and enjoy myself.” Both coach and runner believe Morrow’s best race is the 220 and one day soon he should run it well under 20 seconds flat. “We really have no idea,” says Jackson, “how fast that boy can actually run.” 1956 proved to be the golden year for Bobby Morrow. His dominance at collegiate races proved he was the favorite to win the Summer Olympic sprints. And he would anchor the US Men’s 4x100 relay team. Morrow pulled through and earned gold medals in all three events. It was the first time since Jesse Owens in 1936, that an Olympian earned three gold medals in a single Olympics. Jesse earned
4 in 1936: 100m, 200m, 4x100m and the long jump. Jesse Owens was on hand to see Morrows races. Morrow set world record times in the 200m and the 4x100m. Only 4 men have ever won Olympic gold medals in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100: Jesse Owens, Bobby Morrow, Carl Lewis, and Usain Bolt. The Olympics were so much more than athletic achievement then. WWII had only ended 10 years earlier. The Korean war was barely cool. Bobby Morrow. Creidit Dignity Memorial The Cold War was meant no endorsement heating up. Vietnam money, speaking fees, was on the horizon. or free trips. Anything Germany was divided and Russia was collecting given to him had to be donated which he did eastern Europe and the usually to ACC. Now Middle East. Those out of college he had to races, victories, and medal counts meant a lot support his family and to the people back home. try to train for the 1960 Olympics all on his own So fame came fast for Morrow. He worked hard dime. Injuries and to do right by it, but he always remained humble. circumstances prevented him from going to Italy Sports illustrated to the Olympics by the named him sportsman very thinnest of margins. of the year over some To read more about Mr really great athletic Morrow, read The Fastest achievements. Mickey Nice Christian Boy in the Mantle had just won World in the August 1984 the triple crown. Dan issue of Texas Monthly. Larson, another New The Morrow name is York Yankee, had just front and center in San pitched a perfect game Benito High School in the World Series. Athletics. After the Floyd Patterson had just 2006 refurbishing of the become the youngest football stadium, it was heavy weight boxing named in his honor. champion. Bobby Morrow died Even the United States May 30, 2020 at home. Chamber of Commerce He was laid to rest at the named Bobby Morrow Restlawn Memorial Park one of the 9 greatest in La Feria, TX. living Americans. Bobby means a lot to When he returned San Benito, the RGV, home to San Benito, Track and Field, USA, a BBQ reception and and the Olympics. One parade was held in his final quote that sums his honor. An estimated sportsman ship from San 1500 people were in Benito track coach Jake attendance. The San Watson, “No dishonor Benito High School has ever been connected Gymnasium was with his name, and never renamed in his honor. will.” What better legacy Bobby knew he was is there? an inspiration. He kept his amateur status for the next four years. This
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July 28, 2021 • LOS FRESNOS NEWS • 5 Helps us rise beyond the DAY. And, HOPE HE gives, along the way To keep our ship afloat. No matter night or searing day, Or waves so high about…. No WIND can blow the HEART away, No WAVE can crush it out!
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Beneath the darkening Maelstrom Of sickness, fear, and pain My Bark, my SOUL Tossed to and fro Despaired of LIGHT Again!
Oh FATHER! Send thy Angels, To save and comfort Me. For, FAITH doth lift The hearts of those Tossed on such angry seas.
Into the gathering dark clouds Grim as DEATH Where only GOD could see….
Thine ANCHOR holds Throughout the STORM The towering waves above Cannot defeat this heart of mine When grounded in THY LOVE!
Twirling twisting torrents My SOUL adrift, was tossed on TEMPEST’S Sea. The Rolling Mountains covered me,
For who needs light To guide the WAY, For FAITH is surer still. That sees the things we cannot see, Beyond the distant hill.
My feet could barely stand. The DEPTHS were great, My SPIRIT feared, Oh, GOD! Please take my Hand!
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HE hears us in the darkest STORM In whisper or in shout! And last of these And greatest far The ESSENCE OF GOD DOTH GO! To lift us up When we fall.... TROUBLED Here Below. For Angels tread the Earth They say. I know, I saw THEM there! They aid and comfort Gave to me With greatest LOVING CARE. And in my NIGHT’S GREAT DARKNESS…. When I had lost my way Their LOVING CARE did lift my SOUL To see a brighter day. So, if sickness storms do gather, And blow your life away, I pray, Oh LORD, you find the ONES Who brought me through that day.
Credit: https://www.maxpixel.net/photo-6119750 For there’s no darkness, Their gift from GOD Not even DEATH For all to see That e‘er can take away IS LOVE beyond all The HEALING POWER MEASURE! AND ESSENCE OF GOD! They gave me all those days. I thank THEE, LOVING FATHER For the Angels of these halls Who bear our souls like DOVES OF WHITE Above the Storm Cloud Walls. Who give us all COMPASSION FREE And LOVE beyond all MEASURE Who touch our lives, Our SOULS to THEE Do guard as PRECIOUS TREASURE.
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Newborn Prepaid Tuition Program
Texas Prepaid Tuition Program Newborn Enrollment Deadline Approaches Community Health Outreach Program The City of Los Fresnos offers a free Community Health Outreach Program within its community. The program offers a variety of free classes/activities, nutrition support, cooking classes and diabetes prevention classes. It also offers free health screenings such as blood pressure screenings, BMI screenings, A1C testing and follow-up care to both men and women 18 years of age and older.
Class Update: Exercise classes are offered both virtually and in person. Virtual classes are offered through Facebook post on the City of Los Fresnos Community Health Outreach Program’s Facebook group. In person classes are offered at the Los Fresnos Memorial Park. The current exercise class schedule offers Walk 2 Fitness, Cardio Kick Boxing, Zumba, Body Sculpting, Boot Camp, Dance 2 Fitness, Lap Swimming, Water Aerobics and Family Open Swim. All classes are taught by Certified Fitness Instructors. To register for the City’s Community Health Outreach Program contact Los Fresnos Community Health Worker Christine Martinez at 956-312-1406 or email at cmartinez@citylf.us. Once enrolled in the program participants are able to participate in all classes/activities at no charge as offered by the City of Los Fresnos. The current schedule offers 30 classes to choose from each week! For more information contact Christine Martinez, Los Fresnos Community Health Worker at 956-312-1406 or email at cmartinez@citylf.us or Los Fresnos City Hall at 956-233-5768
For more information contact Christine Martinez, Los Fresnos Community Health Worker at 956-3121406 or email at cmartinez@citylf.us or Los Fresnos City Hall at 956-233-5768
Christine Martinez
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(AUSTIN) — Texas families have through July 31 to enroll their newborns in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund® and pay this academic year’s rates for all or some future tuition and schoolwide required fees at Texas public colleges and universities, excluding medical and dental institutions. Newborns are children younger than 1 year of age at the time of enrollment. “For parents of newborns, saving for college may not always be top of mind,” Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said. “That’s why we’re reminding new parents to take advantage of the opportunity to lock in this year’s rates before next year’s rates go into effect on Sept. 1.” Under the Texas Tuition Promise Fund, the state’s prepaid college tuition program, participants can purchase tuition units and lock in the costs of undergraduate resident tuition and schoolwide required fees at Texas public colleges and universities based on today’s prices. For additional flexibility, the plan also can be used at Texas medical and dental institutions, private Texas colleges and universities, out-of-state colleges and universities and career schools or eligible apprenticeship programs, where tuition is not locked in and the benefits and payouts would be based on the Transfer Value. Enrollment at 202021 prices closed on Feb. 28 for children 1 year of age and older. The next annual enrollment period begins on Sept. 1, with new contract prices based on Texas public college costs for the 2021-22 school year. Complete plan information, including the plan description and agreement,
current sales prices, enrollment forms and more, is available at TuitionPromise.org or by calling 800-445GRAD (4723), Option 5. The program’s outreach team also
offers free webinars to provide an overview of the plan and discuss the different tuition unit types and payment options, as well as provide information about Texas Match the Promise Foundation℠
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