W - Alpha Index

An Alpha Index of Star Athletes found within the FrankWykoff.com website. The Letter "W" includes athletes and others whose last name begins with the letter "W" -- comprised of: Mary Washburn, Bernie Wefers, Dick Wehner, Jeddy Welsh, Carl Wildermuth, Mildred Wiley, Percy Williams, Vic Williams, John Woodruff, Frank Wykoff, and others.

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WALSH, Stella (Sprinter):

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

WARNER, Karl (Yale - 1600M Relay - 1932)

WASHBURN, Mary (Sprinter - 1928):

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

WASHINGTON, Kenny (UCLA - Football)

1. Kenny Washington - UCLA Football Great! 1970 El Gordo Newsletter article headlined ... "Down Memory Lane" highlighted the physical plight of Kenny Washington -- who was suffering from a muscular disease, and also spotlighted Frank Wykoff's athletic achievements.

WATSON, Ray (Illinois A.C. 800M 1928)

1. 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)

WEAVER, Robert (President Southern Pacific Division of the AAU):

1. Newspaper: Weaver is mentioned in article "Paddock Tributes Wykoff" - 9-7-28.

WEFERS, Bernie (sprinter - Harvard):

1. Bernie Wefers is mentioned in a reprint of a newspaper article entitled: "Wykoff As Good As Our Greatest" written by Arthur Duffey who interviewed Frank Wykoff following OLYMPIC tryout finals held in Cambridge, Massachusetts July 6, 1928. (added 8-25-03)

2. Bernie Wefers is mentioned in an excerpt from the Boston Evening Transcript -- Saturday, July 7, 1928

WEHNER, Dick (Sprinter - Brawley, CA):

1. Dick Wehner is mentioned in the newspaper article entitled: "Wykoff Leads Powerful Team from Glendale" (added 2-12-03)

2. Dick Wehner 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)

3. Action newspaper shot of Dick Wehner at start of 100 meter race at Olympic Semi Finals in Los Angeles, 1928.

WEISSMULLER, John (Swimmer)

1. John Weissmuller (Swim - 100 meters) - included in the index of 1928 U.S.A. Olympic Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners. (added 6-11-03)

WELSH, "Jeddy" (Pasadena, California -- Star Hurdler):

1. Jeddy Welsh 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)

WELSH, (?) (Los Angeles B team - Sprinter 1929)

1. 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)

WHITE, Dr. Lori S. (Assoc. V.P. Student Affairs USC 2005)
1. Photo Gallery - At The Podium - Coach Ron Allice - USC; Sam Nicholson - Past President, Trojan Force; Velma Dunn Ploessel - Silver Medalist-Diving 1936; Dr. Lori S. White - USC; 4-30-05 Re-Dedication of the 1936 Olympic Oak Tree. (added 5-15-05)

WHITTIER COLLEGE:

1. Newspaper photo of Wykoff at the finish line defeating Draper and Boone at Pre-Olympic races held at Whittier College on 5-20-36.

WILDERMUTH, Carl - (Indoor Sprinter - Georgetown University)

1. Charley Paddock named Carl Wildermuth one of ten top sprinters in the United States

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)

WILEY, Mildred (High Jump)

1. Mildred Wiley (High Jump) - included in the index of 1928 U.S.A. Olympic Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners. (added 6-11-03)

WILLIAMS, Archie (1936 Sprinter - 400 meter)

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

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

WILLIAMS, Percy - Canadian Sprinter (University of British Columbia):

1. Williams wins Olympic Gold Medal - Wykoff comes in 4th - Amsterdam 100 meters 1928.

2. Newspaper Article .. (Percy) "Williams on Beaten Team" Regarding post Olympic Games 1928 - U.S.A. vs. Great Britain Frank Wykoff and USA Relay team won.

3. Reprint: Newspaper article with photographs of Frank Wykoff & Percy Williams headlined ..."Wykoff and Williams -- Future Intercollegiate Rivals?" (Added 11-23-03)

4. Newspaper: Williams mentioned in article "Paddock Tributes Wykoff" - 9-7-28.

5. Percy Williams is mentioned in the following Newspaper REPRINT: "Olympic Star Scintillates On Track Here"

6. Percy Williams is mentioned the the following article: COMPLAINTS OF U.S. ATHLETES during the 1928 Olympics that included being confined to the ship -- S.S. Roosevelt. (added 2-21-03)

7. Percy Williams is referred to in a reprint of an article the Frank Wykoff wrote for a school theme project entitled: "My Work during the Past Year" about his success during the 1928 Olympic trials, and it was published in the Glendale Jr. College Newsletter in September, 1928. (added 12-03-03)

8. 7-13-29 - Vancouver Meet-- Williams wins 1st place??? Wykoff - 4th.

9. Close up photo of Eddie Tolan and Percy Williams at the finish line - Vancouver - 7-13-29.

10. Newspaper article: Eddie Tolan claimed Percy Williams chosen winner of the 100 yard race was a "Homeland Decision" -- Vancouver 7-13-29.

11. Williams Hopes For A New Record (Assoc. Press 1929)

12. Claim Wykoff First in Race (Williams to move to Los Angeles - 1929)

13. Sprint King to Find Throne (Percy Williams - 1929)

14. Wykoff defeats Percy Williams 6-19-31 at the Coliseum in Los Angeles Pre-Olympic Event.

15. 1932 Pre-Olympics Track Meet Part 1 features photographs of Frank Wykoff & Percy Williams

16. Newspaper - Wykoff named Percy Williams as one of his top foes in 100 Yards Races (1958 interview reflections)

WILLIAMS, Vic (Southern California - 440-Yard Dash)

1. Newspaper photographs of Jim Stewart (high jump), Steve Anderson (high hurdles), Ken Churchill (Javelin), Vic Williams (USC Relay), Frank Wykoff (100 Yard dash), and Harlow Rothert (shot-put) named as the Coast's "ALL AMERICANS" ... during a NCAA competition in 1930 at Staggs Field, Chicago. (added 9-12-04)

2. Vic Williams photographed with Joe E. Brown, Frank Wykoff, and Dick Barber on set of movie ..."Local Boy Makes Good." (1931)

3. 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)

4. 1932 Pre-Olympic Track Meet features photographs of Emmett Toppino, Lee Barnes, Ben Eastman, Vic Williams, and Herman Brix. (added 10-23-03)

WOODRUFF, John (Sprinter 1936 - 800 Meters- University of Pittsburgh)

1. Woodruff is depicted in a Mullin Predicts Cartoon to be a winner in the 1936 Olympics IF he could realize just how fast he really is.

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

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

WOODWARD, Herbert: (1930)

1. Herbert Woodward hosts a banquet in honor of Frank Wykoff . Photo Gallery - Frank Wykoff Honored in Recognition of setting a New World Record in the 100 Yard Dash. (added 4-20-04)

WORLD RECORD HOLDERS:

1. 100 yard dash

WRIGHT, Marbeth (Little Personality Girl - Special Fashion Film)

1. Newspaper Photograph - "They're All Winners." 1928 Olympics Homecoming features: Marbeth Wright - Personality girl - standing left to right: Frank Wykoff, Dorothy Poynton (Hill); and Charles Paddock. (added 10-21-04)

WYKOFF, Frank Clifford (Sprinter - Olympic Champion 400 Meter 1928-1932-1936 - University of Southern California):

1. See Chronology

WYKOFF (Frank C.) FAMILY:

1. Bill Wykoff -- Frank's father's brother:

2. Clifford Wykoff - Frank's father:

d) Photo of Clifford Wykoff in reprint of news article: "Glendale Plumber's Son Surprised When He Humbled Paddock" Excellent newspaper article written by Maxwell Stiles. Frank Wykoff tells the story of his first 18 years of life (biography) after he became an instant celebrity upon defeating Olympic Champion, Charley Paddock in both the 100 and 200 meter races at the 1928 Olympic trials held in Los Angeles on June 16, 1928. (added 2-9-03)

3. Ethel Mae - Frank's wife:

a) Ethel Mae Richardson & Frank C. Wykoff wed - 1933.

b) Ethel Mae & Frank delighted with their newborn girl "Marjorie Louise" - 1936.

4. F. "David" - Frank's son:

5. Mabel - Frank's sister:

a) Early childhood biography of Frank - Mabel died at age 13 .

6. Marjorie Louise - Frank's daughter:

a) Ethel Mae & Frank delighted with their newborn girl "Marjorie Louise" - 1936.

7. Martha Wykoff - Frank's Great Grandmother:

8. Nellie Wykoff - Frank's mother:

b) Nellie Bagg Wykoff is quoted in article: "Glendale Plumber's Son Surprised When He Humbled Paddock" Excellent newspaper article written by Maxwell Stiles. Frank Wykoff tells the story of his first 18 years of life (biography) after he became an instant celebrity upon defeating Olympic Champion, Charley Paddock in both the 100 and 200 meter races at the 1928 Olympic trials held in Los Angeles on June 16, 1928. (added 2-9-03)

9. Terri Wykoff (Frank Wykoff's son - David's wife & family historian)

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