The "Wykoff's Betrothal Told" page highlights several newspaper photo clips that announced the engagement of Olympic Champion, Frank C. Wykoff to his childhood sweetheart, Ethel Mae Richardson.

Reprint of an unknown newspaper source:

Betrothal Told

Frank Wykoff, Sprint Star,
To Marry Sweetheart of
High School Days

Frank Wykoff, famous sprinter and holder of the 100-yard dash record, which he set while attending University of Southern California, and Miss Ethel Mae Richardson, his sweetheart of Glendale High School days, will be married August 29 (1933).

Announcement of the approaching nuptials was made last night at a bridge party given at the home of the track star's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Wykoff, 617 Portola. Miss Lois Richardson, sister of the bride-elect, was the hostess.

CHURCH WEDDING

The wedding will take place at the Central Christian church of Glendale. Wykoff will take his bride to Atascadero, where he has been instructor in the Moran Boys (Jr. College).

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