Comeback of Frank Wykoff  (Newspaper Photos)

• Frank C. Wykoff (25 yrs old), who was out of the Athletic scene for nearly four years,  decided to re-enter the amateur sports arena, and the right to compete in the Olympic tryouts of 1936--however, it certainly wasn't an easy task. Newspaper article from  either the  L.A. Times, or Examiner some time in early 1936.

Wykoff Defeats Foy Draper

• Big Upset -- Frank Wykoff Defeats Foy Draper and George Boone at the 1936 Pre-Olympic Track & Field Races.
   

Greenway Field Day - AAU Track Meet 1936  (Newspaper Photos)

• Full page newspaper photo spread.  The University of Southern California's track and field team run away with record breaking titles at the Greenway Field Day track meet in Phoenix, Arizona. The event was held in April, 1936.  Those photographed below include:  Frank Wykoff - 100-yard dash; Roy Staley, high hurdles; Kenneth Carpenter, discus;  Bud Deacon, pole vault;  Jack Rand, pole vault;  Harold Smallwood, 440-yard dash;  Swede Hanson, shot-put; and Charles (Chuck) Soper, Javelin.  (added 9-14-04)

Western Regional Olympic Tryouts 1936

• The 1936 Western Regional Olympic Try-Outs were held in Los Angeles, California on Saturday, June 27, 1936. Although the winners of the competition were thrilled they won the right to compete in the Olympic Finals to be held at Randall's Island in New York, they all soon found out that they would have to pay the price of transportation to New York themselves.  (added 2-19-04)

Dig Into Your Pockets (article)

• The "Dig Into Your Pockets"  page contains an article written by sports writer, Frederick Graham, who sought monetary contributions to be applied toward the traveling expenses of Frank Wykoff -- winner of the 100 yard dash in the Olympic semi-finals so that he could compete at the Olympic finals at Randall's Island, New York.

The Big Gyp  (article)

• "The Big Gyp" -- article written by Frederick Graham.  Graham first thanked his readers for the contributions made towards the traveling expense of  Frank Wykoff -- while he questioned why the 1936 Regional Semi-final Olympic trials program booklet clearly stated that the funds raised from those attending the meet would be applied towards the transportation of winners to compete in New York at the Olympic Finals. 

100 Meter Final - Olympic Tryouts

• At the 1936 Olympic Final Tryouts held at Randall's Island Stadium in the state of New York, Frank Wykoff placed third to Jesse Owens in the 100 Meter race; and earned to right to represent the United States in the XI Olympiad to be held in Berlin, Germany - 1936.
   

1936 Olympic Expectations (article)

• Reprint of Claude Newman's Column ..."For What It's Worth" in which he made predictions concerning who  would be bringing home the Gold to the USA.  Newman centers much of his column on the skills of Jesse Owens, and comments on other star athletes including: Frank Wykoff, Ben Eastman, John Woodruff, Foy Draper, Ralph Metcalfe, Cornelius Johnson, Dave Albritton, Earle Meadows, Bill Sefton, and Bill Barber.  (added 2-13-04)
   

1936 Financial Woes (article)

• Reprint of the sports column of Frederick Graham -- News-Press Sports Editor, who turned over his column for the day to Henry McLemore of the United Press to inform the public about the financial problems facing the athletes chosen to represent the USA at the 1936 Olympics to be held in Berlin. (added 2-13-04)

Dorothy Poynton Hill Was Not Over The Hill  (article)

• Dorothy Hill, 1932 Olympic Gold Champion, was upset by sports editor Frederick Graham predicting that she would not make the 1936 American Olympic Swimming Team. Graham later wrote an apology in his column that sounded more like he may have been the reason she was able to win the Final Olympic try-outs competition due to her then trying harder. (added 2-18-04)     

Pre-Olympic Picks - Caricatures

• "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. 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.

 Slated Color-Bearer - 1936 Olympics (article)

• The "Color Bearer 1936" page contains an article written by George T. Davis announcing that Frank Wykoff would most likely be chosen for the honor to "act as color bearer of Old Glory in the parade of American athletes at Berlin ..."  Davis also mentions the athletic comebacks of Dorothy Poynton Hill,  Anna Vrana O'Brien, Max Schmeling, and Fred Perry.

 1936 OLYMPICS - BERLIN   

Largest U.S.A. Olympic Squad - 1936 (article & newspaper photographs)

• The "Largest U.S.A. Olympic Squad - 1936" page highlights photographs and excerpts of an article dated July 16, 1936 by the United Press entitled "Largest Squad in History Shoves off for Berlin and Huge Games."  Also included is a newspaper photograph of Jesse Owens, Frank Wykoff, and Ralph Metcalfe training aboard the Olympic Ship, S. S. Manhattan.

While Aboard S. S. Manhattan  (article)

• The "While Aboard S.S. Manhattan" page highlights a reprint of an article written by sports Editor, Frederick Graham, who described the final results of the 100 Meter Track and Field Event at the 1936 Olympics held at Berlin.  Mr. Graham also included a reprint of a personal letter that Frank Wykoff wrote to him aboard the S. S. Manhattan en-route to Berlin dated July 17, 1936.

Olympic Village Berlin - 1936

• The concept of the Olympic Village that debuted in California during the 1932 Olympics was adopted as the solution to housing athletes competing in the 1936 Olympics held in Berlin.  The page includes photographs of members of the USA Olympic team outside of their cabins, and singing folk songs in the evening.  Also included is a reprint of the layout of Olympic Village according to participating nations.

"100 Meter Race"

• Included on this page is a photograph of the 100 Meter Race ; and an article by George T. Davis announcing that Wykoff was chosen to be a member of the 400 Meter Relay Team.

Olympic Gold

USA 400 Meter Relay Team

• Frank Wykoff gained six meters during anchor lap to bring the USA 400 meter relay team consisting of Jesse Owens, Ralph Metcalfe, Foy Draper, and himself to a record breaking victory at the Olympics held in Berlin on August 9, 1936.

1936 SC Gold  (newspaper photograph presentation)

• The "1936 Southern California Gold" page contains a newspaper photo presentation of the Southern California athletes who brought home Olympic Gold medals from their victories at Berlin, Germany's XI Olympiad games. Photographs include: Dorothy Poynton Hill, Earl Meadows, Cornelius Johnson, Foy Draper, Frank Wykoff, Ken Carpenter, Frank Lubin, and Margie Gestring.

Victorious Athletes 1936 Olympics  (article)

• The "Victorious Athletes 1936 Olympics"  page contains an edited reprint of a column entitled 'For Sake of Sport' written by George T. Davis that recapped  star athletes performances at the 1936 Olympics held in Berlin, Germany.  Those highlighted in the article include: Jesse Owens, Frank Wykoff, Earle Meadows, Helen Stephens, Johnny Woodruff, U.S.C. Coach Dean Cromwell, Ken Carpenter, Archie Williams, Cornelius Johnson, Dave Albritton, Delos Thurber, Glenn Morris, Bob Clark, Jack Parker, and Mack Robinson.

Blazing Desire Earns Olympic Gold  (newspaper photograph presentation)

• The "Blazing Desire = Golden Moments" page highlights action newspaper clips of several Olympic Gold winners including Helen Stephens; Forrest Towns; Foy Draper; Glen Hardin; Cornelius Johnson; Earle Meadows; Glenn Morris; Kenneth Carpenter; Jack Medica, and Marjorie Gestring.

1936 Olympic Champions Honored  (newspaper photograph presentation)

• Frank Wykoff's hometown, Glendale, CA -- went out of its' way to welcome him and Delos Thurber who were both successful in winning 1936 Olympic Medals while representing the United States in Berlin.  Two articles appearing in the Glendale Press-News entitled "Glendale Greets Olympic Athletes," and "Wykoff - Thurber Welcomed" have been reprinted and added to this document.        

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