M - Alpha Index

An Alpha Index of Star Athletes found within the FrankWykoff.com website. The Letter "M" includes athletes and others whose last name begins with the letter "M" -- comprised of: Billy Mainland, Harold Manning, Milton Mauer, Robert Maxwell, Bob McAllister, Charles McGinnis, Matt McGrath, Johnny McHugh, Loretta McNeil, Earle Meadows, Jack Medica, Ralph Metcalfe, Al Miller, Art Moliner, Glenn Morris, Feg Murray, and others including General Douglas Mac Arthur.

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MADISON, Helene: (swimmer)

June, 1930: Newspaper article entitled "New Queens & Kings" featured Frank Wykoff, Helene Madison, Herman Brix, and Stella Walsh. (added 12-04-03)

2. Helene Madison congratulates Frank Wykoff in Photo Gallery.

MAINLAND, Billy - Glendale High track:

1. Photo: 1927 - Modesto

2. Billy Mainland is mentioned in the newspaper article: California State Championship - May 7, 1927 -- Modesto, California Frank Wykoff sets a new World Mark in the 220 yard dash (added 2-14-03)

MANNING, Harold (USA Olympic Team)

1. Frederick Graham's Column -- Olympic Financial Woes - 1936 (added 2-13-04)

MARTIN, George (Stanford 1929)

1. Jeanne McDaniel, E-mailed autographed photos that her uncle, Bruce Caulder, snapped of great athletes competing at the 1929 A. A. U. National Track & Field Championships that were held in Denver. Photographs included: Ticket of the event; Claude Bracey; Herman Brix; Bruce Caulder; A. A. U. Denver band; Daniel Ferris - A. A. U. Secretary Treasurer; Eric Krenz; Hugo Leistner; George Martin; Robert Maxwell; Charley Paddock, and Frank Wykoff. (added 9-20-05)

MATTHEWS, Orville (University of Southern California 1936)

1. Newspaper Photo in race segments -- Frank Wykoff's comeback race. Sprinters included: Al Fitch, Matt Robinson, Frank Wykoff, Vincent Reel, "Mushy" Pollack, Orville Mathews, and Adrian Talley.

MAUER, Milton (Sprinter - CA - U. S. C.):

1. 7-4-29 - AAU Meet - Denver, Colorado

2. Milton Mauer is mentioned in an article entitled: Sprint King to Find Throne (Percy Williams - 1929) (added 10-22-03)

3. Milton Mauer is mentioned in a newspaper article entitle: "(Percy) Williams Hopes for a New Record" (added 10-22-03)

4. "Dark Horse Winner In Weird Contest." Sprinters should never look back -- or else they may lose the race -- as what happened to Frank Wykoff (the national 100-yard champion), on May 5, 1929; allowing an unexpected 1st place victory to Nate George and 2nd place to Milton Mauer. Charley Borah (the national 220 champion) had cramps, and Wykoff looked back in concern for his friendly foe, and Nate George followed the rules of contest, and rushed to the finish line. (added 11-09-03)

5. Frank Wykoff, Leo Lermond, Ken Doherty, Albers, Haynes, Mauer, Paddock, Roll, Proudlock, Grumbles and Welsh are featured in a live event photo by E. O. Eisenhand of the Denver Post staff during the 1929 A. A. U. National Championship Track meet held in Denver, Colorado July 3-5. (added 11-30-04)

6. Milton Mauer placed 3rd at Intercollegiate race held in Palo Alto 5-17-30.

7. Reprinted article by Braven Dyer of the Los Angeles Times entitled: "Two World Records that Generate Thrills" concerning a USC vs. Stanford track race on May 17, 1931 includes the accomplished results of competitors: Aebersold, Dick Barber, Berry, Brugman, Earl Callahan, Kenneth Churchill, Crawford, Hector Dyer, Ben Eastman, Vic Fitzmaurice, Gardner, Bill Graber, Al Hables, Les Hables, Bob Hall, Cliff Halstead, Bill McGeagh, Milton Mauer, Ted Meredith, Spud Mossman, Nesbit, Ernie Payne, Ches Unruh, Frank Wykoff, and Vic Williams. Also mentioned were: Coach Dean Cromwell, Charles William Paddock and Coach Dink Templeton. (added 9-22-04)

MAXWELL, Robert (Track & Field):

1. Photograph of Maxwell with Olympic Athletes aboard SS Roosevelt (1928).

2. Robert Maxwell amongst Southern California Track Stars that made the 1928 Olympic Team

3. Jeanne McDaniel, E-mailed autographed photos that her uncle, Bruce Caulder, snapped of great athletes competing at the 1929 A. A. U. National Track & Field Championships that were held in Denver. Photographs included: Ticket of the event; Claude Bracey; Herman Brix; Bruce Caulder; A. A. U. Denver band; Daniel Ferris - A. A. U. Secretary Treasurer; Eric Krenz; Hugo Leistner; George Martin; Robert Maxwell; Charley Paddock, and Frank Wykoff. (added 9-20-05)

MC ALLISTER, Bob (Sprinter - New York's "flying cop):"

1. Photo: Olympic Final Tryouts - Cambridge 7-7-28

2. Newspapers: McAllister places 2nd in Big Headlines -- Cambridge July 7, 1928.

3. The "Headlines -- Olympic Finals 1928" . Star Athletes featured (images) were Arthur W. Sager, Frank Wykoff, Roland Locke, Folwell Scull, Hank Russell, Jackson Scholz, Claude Bracey, Chet Bowman, Bob McAllister, Jimmy Quinn, Virgil Gist, Ray Watson, John F. Sittig, Russell Chapman, and Edward Hamm. (added 2-02-05)

3. Bob Mc Allister is mentioned in Column by sportswriter Arthur Duffey entitled DUFFEY PICKED WYKOFF TO WIN! (1928 Olympic Finals - Massachusetts) (added 8-23-03)

MCDANIEL, Jeanne & Jim: (photograph contributors)
1. Jeanne McDaniel, E-mailed autographed photos that her uncle, Bruce Caulder, snapped of great athletes competing at the 1929 A. A. U. National Track & Field Championships that were held in Denver. Photographs included: Ticket of the event; Claude Bracey; Herman Brix; Bruce Caulder; A. A. U. Denver band; Daniel Ferris - A. A. U. Secretary Treasurer; Eric Krenz; Hugo Leistner; George Martin; Robert Maxwell; Charley Paddock, and Frank Wykoff. (added 9-20-05)

MCGEAGH, Bill (880 - Track & Field)

1. Reprinted article by Braven Dyer of the Los Angeles Times entitled: "Two World Records that Generate Thrills" concerning a USC vs. Stanford track race on May 17, 1931 includes the accomplished results of competitors: Aebersold, Dick Barber, Berry, Brugman, Earl Callahan, Kenneth Churchill, Crawford, Hector Dyer, Ben Eastman, Vic Fitzmaurice, Gardner, Bill Graber, Al Hables, Les Hables, Bob Hall, Cliff Halstead, Bill McGeagh, Milton Mauer, Ted Meredith, Spud Mossman, Nesbit, Ernie Payne, Ches Unruh, Frank Wykoff, and Vic Williams. Also mentioned were: Coach Dean Cromwell, Charles William Paddock and Coach Dink Templeton. (added 9-22-04)

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MC GINNIS, Charles (Pole Vault)

1. Charles McGinnis (Pole Vault) - included in the index of 1928 U.S.A. Olympic Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners. (added 6-11-03)

MC HUGH, Johnny (Veteran Starter):

Johnny Mc Hugh is mentioned in a newspaper article entitled "Wykoff Lacks Reserve." (added 8-29-03)

MCNEIL, Loretta (1928 - 400 Meter Relay - Sprinting):

Loretta McNeil - included in the index of 1928 U.S.A. Olympic Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners. (added 6-11-03)

MEADOWS, Earle (Pole Vault - USC):

1. Meadows is depicted in a Mullin Predicts 1936 Olympic Winners Cartoon

2. Columnist Claude Newman's - For What It's Worth -- 1936 Olympic Expectations (added 2-13-04)

3. Newspaper Photo: Earle Meadows - set Olympic Record - Pole vault 1936.

4. Earle Meadows newspaper photo is featured in: "Blazing Desire = Golden Moments." -- Olympic Gold 1936 (added 1-10-04)

5. 1936 Olympic Champions Honored (added 2-12-04)

6. Victorious Athletes 1936 Olympics (2-11-04)

MEDICA, Jack (Free-Style Swimmer Olympic Gold 1936)

1. Jack Medica's newspaper photo is featured in: "Blazing Desire = Golden Moments." -- Olympic Gold 1936 (added 1-10-04)

MEREDITH, Ted (440 -yard dash World Record holder - from Pennsylvania)

MERRILL, Ellred (Cheer Leader - USC 1931)
1. Ellred Merrill in Photo Gallery - Wykoff's University Years.

METCALFE, Ralph (Sprinter - Marquette University - Wisconsin):

1. Page 1 of 12 pages: The Sprint Races - Sports Library Highlights action photographs 1-10 featuring Frank Wykoff, Ralph Metcalfe, and Charley Parsons practicing together prior to the 1932 Olympic Trials. Each action clip is scrutinized and critiqued by Coach Dean Cromwell, University of Southern California.

2. 100 Meter Final - 1936 Olympic Tryouts Two newspaper photographs splitting full page images of Jesse Owens, Ralph Metcalfe, Frank Wykoff, Sam Stoller, and Marty Glickman in placement (added 2-17-04)

3. Photo - 100 Meter Race - Olympics - Wykoff places 4th - Owens 1st / Metcalfe 2nd USA.

4. Columnist Claude Newman's - For What It's Worth -- 1936 Olympic Expectations (added 2-13-04)

5. Frederick Graham's Column -- Olympic Financial Woes - 1936 (added 2-13-04)

6. Newspaper: USA 400 Meter Relay (Wykoff - Draper-Metcalfe-Owens) team -- World Record.

7. Metcalfe is mentioned in an excerpt of a newspaper article entitled "Wykoff Star of Yank Sprint Win -- Frankie Gains Six Meters During Anchor Lap." (added 11-08-03)

8. Action newspaper photographs of Jesse Owens passing Baton to Ralph Metcalfe entitled -- "American Relay Off to a Fast Start." (added 11-08-03)

9. Newspaper photo of: Frank Wykoff, Jesse Owens, Ralph Metcalfe, and Foy Draper headlined ..."Speed Their Business" (added 11-08-03)

10. Ralph Metcalfe's newspaper photo is featured in: "Blazing Desire = Golden Moments." -- Olympic Gold 1936 (added 1-12-04)

11. Newspaper - Wykoff named Ralph Metcalfe as one of his top foes in 100 Yard Races (1958 interview reflections)

MILLER, Al (Sprinter - Harvard University):

1. Newspaper photographs - Article: March 26, 1928 - Charley Paddock named Al Miller one of ten top sprinters in the United States (added 1-29-03)

2. Cartoonist Bob Coyne - "Pick The Man" - features: Charley Borah; Chester Bowman; (?) Daley; (?) French; Frank Hussey; Roland Locke; Al Miller; Charley Paddock; James Quinn; Folwell Scull: Jackson Scholz; Carl Wildermuth; and Frank Wykoff. (1928)

MOLINER, Art (1936 Olympic Basketball Squad):

1. 1936 Olympic Champions Honored (added 2-12-04)

MORRIS, Glenn (Colorado - Decathlon - 1936 Olympic gold)

1. Frederick Graham's Column -- Olympic Financial Woes - 1936 (added 2-13-04)

2. Glenn Morris's newspaper photo is featured in: "Blazing Desire = Golden Moments." -- Olympic Gold 1936 (added 1-10-04)

3. Victorious Athletes 1936 Olympics (2-11-04)

MORRIS, Ron (University of Southern California -- 1936 Olympics - Pole Vault - Silver)
1. Photo Gallery - Parade of Champions - Roland Sink (1948 Olympics); Velma Dunn Ploessel (1936 - Diving - Silver): Ron Morris (1960 - Pole Vault - Silver); Peter Clentzos (1932 Pole Vault); Terrezene Brown (1964 - High Jump); Wilbur "Moose" Thompson (1948 Shot Put - Gold) at 4-30-05 Re-Dedication of the 1936 Olympic Oak Tree.(added 5-15-05)

MOSSMAN, Spud (2 mile run - California University)

MULLIN - (Cartoonist)

1. "Olympic Lowdown from a Guy in the Know" -- Mullin. A cartoonist by the name of Mullin created caricatures of the athletes he predicted would either do or not do something at the Olympic game events to be held in Berlin, Germany. The Olympic characters depicted were Frank Wykoff, Jesse Owens, Archie San Romani, Donald Lash, pole vault-- Graber, Sefton, and Meadows, John Woodruff -- and coach Dean Cromwell. (1936) - added 10-30-04

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