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SJSU Wrestling Archives The Spartan Daily 2-22-50 |
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Mumby And Sons Are Great Wrestling Family |
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by Sam Goldman |
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| There's an old saying, "Like father, like son!" When it comes to Wesley E. Mumby, traditionally called "Ted," SJS's head wrestling coach, the age-old quote is "Like father, like sons! Coach Mumby and his two sons, Winston and Hugh, are a trio in the sports world that could be compared to the Millers of Notre Dame, Pooles of Mississippi, and Wisterts of Michigan. In fact, the grappling tutor for Sparta will admit, with blushing modesty, that at times all three Mumbys are taken for brothers. Both boys, Winston and Hugh, are following their father's path as physical education instructors. They have perfected their physical talents in the fields of wrestling, swimming, and track. The two "younguns" have been reared in an atmosphere of prime physical conditioning and keen mental alertness as practiced and exemplified by their father. Under Ted's leadership, the trio maintains a close relationship in their vocational as well as family activities. With Winston guiding the Stanford wrestlers and Hugh tutoring the University of California matmen, Ted is always assured of top competition in the wrestling field. The San Jose coach is a graduate of Indiana University, class of 1921, where he reigned as king of the Big Ten 175-pound wrestling throne. He was also an outstanding football player for the Hoosiers. Upon graduation, Ted spent 20 years in an occupation that would be the envy of any true adventurer. He held the position of Dean of College of Physical Education at Lucknow College, United Provinces, India. This college of 1400 students, is situated at the base of the Himalayan mountains in central India. There Mumby tutored track, wrestling, soccer, and sports common to the region. Mumby's Indian trackmen possessed nine of the 15 All-India cinder records. He also sent representatives to the 1932, 1936, and 1940 Olympic games. He returned to the United States in 1942 on a furlough to receive his Master's degree at Stanford. The war prevented his return to India. Ted taught at Stanford until 1947 and then moved to San Jose State College. Like their father, Winston and Hugh have spent a major part of their lives in India. Winston is 24 years old and is the eldest of the two. He was born in Lucknow, India, and will return there next month where he will teach physical education at Woodstock High School, his alma mater. A graduate of Stanford University, Winston won his block letters in the 165-pound wrestling class and also in diving. Meanwhile, 23-year-old Hugh, decided to give his brother competition. He had enrolled at the University of California at Berkeley. At the "big school" Hugh became the pride and joy of the Bears by winning the PCI wrestling crown in the 175-pound division in 1946, 1947, and 1948. He also won his letter in track in the discus event. Hugh holds the position of Junior Supervisor at the UC campus and teaches the grappling tricks to the Golden Bear wrestling squad. Here rests the story of three men whose happiness and success have been in working together as one great team. |
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